Abstract: Apparatus for assisting individual or multiple patients to comply with a medication dosage schedule, and/or other medical regimen, and maintain a log of associated activities, includes a wall or table mountable base member upon which is mounted a log pad, a question pad, a card holder, a document holder, and a medication bin for retaining medication containers.

Abstract: A holder for related items used in an activity where such items are likely to be used, includes a substantially planar base to be placed on a surface and an open top receptacle hinged to the base so that the receptacle can be tipped about the hinge with respect to the base. The hinge is positioned substantially along a lower side edge of the receptacle and provides resistance to tipping movement of the receptacle so a user can tip the receptacle with respect to the base and the receptacle will maintain the tipped position until readjusted by the user. A divider unit is preferably removably positioned in the receptacle to divide the receptacle into sections for organizing and holding items to be held. A coil spring has ends attached to the receptacle so that the spring assumes an arcuate position extending from a side of the receptacle to receive and hold elongate items.

Abstract: A cover plate for household appliances having enhanced utilization potential by being at least partially provided with a raised edge on a perimeter thereof.

Abstract: A point-of-sale shelf organizer for product containers which includes a product container organizer; and, an integral literature dispensing chamber. In one of the embodiments of this invention, the front of the organizer includes a mini bill-board extension for display of graphics and/or a promotional message. This organizer is preferably formed from transparent thermoplastic materials so as to permit visual access to the items of promotional literature and graphics that are retained therein.

Abstract: A mail sorting and delivery system in which a portable mail tray is filled with sorted mail while positioned in a compartment having mail dividers. After the portable mail tray has received the sorted mail it is completely removed from the housing along with the mail in the portable mail tray and employed to deliver the mail.

Abstract: A multi-compartment facility having a master door which can be opened by use of a master key and, when opened, admits substantially unrestricted access to all of the mailbox compartments, the master door incorporating a plurality of pivotally-mounted, sub-doors arranged to register each with a different one of the compartments and the sub-doors being individually lockable and openable only by assigned key holders. A manually operable control determines the condition of the flaps and employs a gear and rack system which moves a cam to longitudinally displace hinge rods for the sub doors, flap locking members being carried by the hinge rods and either preventing opening of the flaps or permittting them to open depending on the displacement condition of the hinge rods. In a modified arrangement, the flaps can be selectively and individually rendered non-lockable whereby the users can opt to receive junk mail and other deliverables.

Abstract: A one piece hanging file made from a continuous web of a flexible sheet material. In one embodiment, small loops are heat-welded at intervals along the strip creating channels or hems for removable hangers. Larger loops between the channels become the file pockets. In another embodiment spring clips clamp small loops of the strip and have notched overhanging ends to engage the support rails. In another embodiment, laminated film is welded directly to the edges of the hanger strips. In all embodiments the filed objects, such as compact discs, rise smoothly out of the looped file pocket when a hanger is lifted. In all embodiments, an opening or aperture made in the center of the looped bottom prevents round media such as CDs from accidentally rolling out of the pocket.

Abstract: A display device including a plurality of display panels, at least one of the panels having a dimension differing in at least one aspect from a corresponding dimension of another panel. The invention also includes sets of display panels for use with such a display device, and related display methods.

Abstract: A mail case system includes facilitates sequence-sorting various types of mail together into individual bags that each represent unique delivery points. The mail case uses multi-bag inserts so that the bags for several stops can be set up quickly for sorting. At the end of the sorting operation, the entire insert may be pulled down from the case as a single unit to maintain the established delivery point sequence. This eliminates the carrier's need to find separation points or to combine selections from multiple sequenced stacks of mail during the delivery operation. This results in a dramatic improvement in delivery efficiency.

Abstract: A highly functional desk organizer includes a base (10) with a bottom surface (12) and a top surface (16), (108) with a thickness that is relatively small in relation to the periphery of the base (10). An array of three pockets (26), (28), (30); (110), (112), (114) is located on the top surface (16), (108) that includes a relatively shallow pocket (28), (112) in the center of the array and is adapted to receive and provide support for a note pad, and the two side pockets (26), (30); (110), (114) on each side of the central pocket (28), (112) which are deeper than the central pocket (28), (112) and adapted to receive paper clips, rubber bands, business cards or the like. Two cylindrical pockets (32), (34); (116), (118) are located in the top surface (108) and are substantially identical and relatively deep in relation to the central pocket (28), (112).

Abstract: A modular organizer includes a plurality of walls, two faceplates, and a plurality of shelves. In a storage mode, the walls and shelves of the organizer are stored within the containing walls of the faceplates. The containing walls of the faceplates are each equipped with an exterior edge that presents an uneven outline. When the uneven outlines of each faceplate are positioned adjacent each other, a substantially sealed interface is created containing the walls and shelves within. In an organizer mode, the walls are supported by, and serve to separate the faceplates. The shelves are placed within the structure formed by the walls and are positionable between a display and storage position. Each faceplate of each modular organizer is identically configured to incorporate at least one post and hole pair.

Abstract: A highly functional desk organizer includes a base (10) with a bottom surface (12) and a top surface (16), (108) with a thickness that is relatively small in relation to the periphery of the base (10). An array of three pockets (26), (28), (30); (110), (112), (114) is located on the top surface (16), (108) that includes a relatively shallow pocket (28), (112) in the center of the array and is adapted to receive and provide support for a note pad, and the two side pockets (26), (30); (110), (114) on each side of the central pocket (28), (112) which are deeper than the central pocket (28), (112) and adapted to receive paper clips, rubber bands, business cards or the like. Two cylindrical pockets (32), (34); (116), (118) are located in the top surface (108) and are substantially identical and relatively deep in relation to the central pocket (28), (112).

Abstract: A display for merchandising products is disclosed. The display includes a base panel, two side panels coupled to the base panel, and a top panel coupled to the two side panels. A plurality of display panels are disposed between the two side panels. The display panels are configured to receive products. The display panels have surface treatments. At least two display panels have different surface treatments and the different surface treatments are configured to be associated with different product lines.

Abstract: A modular organizer includes a plurality of walls, two faceplates, and a plurality of shelves. In a storage mode, the walls and shelves of the organizer are stored within the containing walls of the faceplates. The containing walls of the faceplates are each equipped with an exterior edge that presents an uneven outline. When the uneven outlines of each faceplate are positioned adjacent each other, a substantially sealed interface is created containing the walls and shelves within. In an organizer mode, the walls are supported by, and serve to separate the faceplates. The shelves are placed within the structure formed by the walls and are positionable between a display and storage position. Each faceplate of each modular organizer is identically configured to incorporate at least one post and hole pair.

Abstract: A modular organizer includes a plurality of walls, two faceplates, and a plurality of shelves. In a storage mode, the walls and shelves of the organizer are stored within the containing walls of the face plates. The containing walls of the faceplates are each equipped with an exterior edge that presents an uneven outline. When the uneven outlines of each faceplate are positioned adjacent each other, a substantially sealed interface is created containing the walls and shelves within. In an organizer mode, the walls are supported by, and serve to separate the faceplates. The shelves are placed within the structure formed by the walls and are positionable between a display and storage position. Each faceplate of each modular organizer is identically configured to incorporate at least one post and hole pair.

Abstract: An undeliverable-mail organizer and method has a mail-organizer tray (1) with a plurality of mail slots (2) on a support (14, 16, 18) predeterminedly above a mail-delivery tray (3) for a mail-delivery vehicle. The plurality of mail slots is preferably equal to a standard plurality of classifications of undeliverable mail, which presently is five. Preferably also, the mail slots are color-coded and titled. The mail-organizer tray is preferably removable for being carried into a post office for handling its undeliverable mail without being re-sorted. The support can be extended tray sides (14) of the mail-organizer tray which rest on the mail-delivery tray, a strut (16) or universal-holder arm (18) extended from a floor (17), ceiling or wall of the mail-delivery vehicle or an extension of the mail-delivery tray. The undeliverable-mail organizer can include a base (15) with a removable tray of mail slots.

Abstract: A time-saving display board including a magnetic backing surface for placement upon a surface such as a refrigerator door and further including a region for recording notes and the like and another region of overlapping display sleeves for selectively retaining various articles and maintaining the identification thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device capable of organizing and storing a variety of items. The present invention comprises a base, a primary tubular member, one or more hollow tubular storage members, one or more hollow tubular delivery members and one or more collection compartments. The present invention is designed to rotate allowing the user to quickly and efficiently locate the desired items. In theory the present invention is capable of organizing and storing an infinite number of items. However, in its preferred embodiment the present invention is ideal for organizing and storing small and medium sized items such as LEGO® building blocks.

Abstract: This invention overcomes the disadvantages of the prior art by providing an apparatus that will assist in sorting mailpieces which increases the efficiency of the mail sorting apparatus, provides an organized space for intermediate storage of mailpieces and provides ergonomic features that reduce injury to the mail sorting apparatus operator and increases productivity. The present invention is directed to, in a general aspect, a mailpiece storage rack. The storage rack is used to hold partially sorted mailpieces between sorting passes in multiple pass sorting of mailpieces using a mail sorting apparatus or stores mailpieces after sortation and prior to delivery. The storage rack maintains the grouping, sequence and stack quality or alignment of partially sorted mailpieces which provides for more efficient re-feeding. The rack is designed ergonomically for easy transferring of mail into and out of storage and also provides for organized workflow.

Abstract: An apparatus for supporting multimedia packages employs a corrugated support having at least one crowned surface for supporting the multimedia packages from below in a closely spaced side-by-side configuration. A pair of front and rear retainers confine the series of packages therebetween. The crowned surface includes a series of curved projections for defining a series of equally spaced apart notches disposed at intersections between adjacent ones of the projections to receive corner portions of the packages for supporting them in an inclined position and for enabling each of the supported packages to be repositioned to another one of said notches so that the packages can be flipped between forwardly and rearwardly inclined positions.

Abstract: A modular organizer includes a plurality of walls, two face plates, and a plurality of shelves. In a storage mode the walls and shelves of the organizer are stored within the containing walls of the face plates. The containing walls of the face plates are each equipped with an exterior edge that presents an uneven outline. When the uneven outlines of each face plate are positioned adjacent each other, a substantially sealed interface is created containing the walls and shelves within. In an organizer mode, the walls are supported by, and serve to separate the face plates. The shelve are placed within the structure formed by the walls and are positionable between a display and storage position. Each face plate of each modular organizer is identically configured to incorporate at least one post and hole pair.

Abstract: A confectioner's work station for the organization, display and storage of equipment, books and supplies used by the confectioner in the practice of their art. The work station includes a pastry bag rack sub-assembly, a tube rack sub-assembly, a magazine and tool rack sub assembly, and a coloring bottle rack sub-assembly, which are housed between a bottom portion, a left side portion, a top portion and a right side portion. The coloring bottle rack sub assembly stores the coloring bottles in an inclined position. The pastry bag rack sub assembly features clips which are secured to rods to releasably secure pastry bags thereto. The tube rack sub-assembly features a plurality of inclined pegs extending from the back portion of the work station. The inclined pegs are spaced apart and sized to receive tubes thereon. The magazine and tool rack sub assembly includes inclined partitions sized to receive magazines and books therebetween.

Abstract: A wall mounting organizer is constructed to include a flexible mounting base having mounting holes for hanging and pockets of different sizes for holding small items, detachable small bags detachably fastened to the mounting base by hook and loop materials, and a dirty clothes collecting bag detachably fastened to turn-locks at the mounting base, the dirty clothes collecting bag having a zipper at a bottom panel thereof that can be opened for enabling collected dirty clothes to fall out of the dirty clothes collecting bag when picking up collected dirty clothes for washing.

Abstract: A bin filling chute is useful for filling the compartments of a parts storage bin and also for filling stackable singular compartments, as well as compartments having a lip of some sort. The filling chute has a floor with upstanding side walls. A brace projects transversely from the floor. A leg of the brace makes a predetermined angle of approximately 45 degrees with the floor. The chute first end is placed inside a selected compartment to be filled. The brace leg is inserted into the vertical spaces between the compartment side partitions and the front barrier of the selected compartment. The chute floor then makes the predetermined angle with the compartment bottom wall. Small components dropped onto the chute floor at its second end slide by gravity along the floor to fill the selected compartment. In a modified embodiment, the chute has hooks that are generally coplanar with the brace leg. The hooks support the chute on the barrier of the next higher compartment.

Abstract: A device for manually sorting paper products includes a rigid lower divider support base holding a plurality of essentially flat, planar, semi-flexible dividers. The dividers are slidably held within the divider support base to provide adjustability in sorting articles of varying thicknesses. In one embodiment, each divider rotates forward and rearward within the divider support base to position and view the contents held within the dividers. The dividers include at least one protruding recessed shoulder to engage a channel in the divider support base to retain the divider in place in the forward or open position. In another embodiment, the dividers are maintained in a vertical position and are slidably held within the divider support base. The dividers can each include an indexing tab on an upper portion.

Abstract: A dual-slant file holder for angularly directing file folders in two directions. The dual-slant file holder has a front face, a base for carrying a slanted support surface and a pair of parallel side panels, wherein the angle between the slanted support surface and the base is between 5.degree. and 40.degree., and wherein the angle between the pair of parallel side panels and the front face is between 5.degree. and 40.degree.. By holding a file folder within the dual-slant file holder any marking indicia disposed on the file folder is easily visualized by a clerk and can be easily removed and reinserted.

Abstract: A spacial work organizer comprising an upright support arrangement having a generally vertically and horizontally stepped configuration defining a series of generally L-shaped support trays which are disposed in vertically adjoined but horizontally staggered relationship. The support arrangement is preferably of a horizontally concavely curved configuration, whereby a worker can readily position a plurality of documents such as papers and the like on the various vertically spaced trays, with several such documents being disposed in self-supporting relation on each level or tray.

Abstract: A support device includes a frame having a number of hooks for engaging with keys and having a channel and having a number of openings and having a number of fins arranged corresponding to the openings for allowing the fins to be secured to a support wall member. A panel is engaged in the channel of the frame for making notes to the keys and for allowing the keys to be easily found. The frame includes a number of slots formed in the bottom portion and arranged corresponding to the openings and the fins for allowing the frame to be easily secured to the projections of the support wall member.

Abstract: An attractive design for a cabinet or a storage rack for CD cassettes that makes it possible for the CD cassettes to be stored toward the left or toward the right in tilted, stand-in adjacent compartments, wherein each case is partitioneed into a number of rectangular compartments positioned in the housing in such a way that as a result, the CD cassettes are maintained by their own weight in a tilted arrangement in respective compartments or in the CD storage rack.

Abstract: A mailbox system (10) for the delivery and retrieval of mail, is described. The mailbox system has a rack ladder system (12) within which is mounted mailboxes and parcel lockers (30). The back of the mailbox system is closed by back doors (46 and 48). The doors are mounted by hinges (50) to the rear face plates (42) of the rack ladder system. The doors have a locking system (52) which prevents the doors from being opened from the inside of the boxes or lockers and allows quick and easy access to all the boxes or lockers at the same time. The locking system has a top and bottom lock rod (54 and 56) and a handle assembly (60). When the handle (66) of the handle assembly is rotated, the rods move into and out of top and bottom lock brackets (78 and 80) to allow for locking and unlocking the doors.

Abstract: The instant invention provides a television channel selection station. The station includes a first rectangular well portion generally contoured for cradling a remote control for a television set. It also includes a second substantially planar rectangular well portion adjacent and contiguous to said first well portion dimensioned for cradling a printed television program schedule guide. Finally, it includes a substantially straight rigid wire member having a two ends, each mounted in an opposing wall of said second substantially planar rectangular well portion, substantially parallel and opposite to the major dimension of said first rectangular well portion, for engaging the folds of said printed television program schedule guide sufficient to substantially fix it to said television channel selection station. The invention also contemplates a process for manufacturing the foregoing station.

Abstract: An article holding apparatus having front, rear, side and bottom walls of uniform thickness forming a box. The box has a slanted open top surface to provide easy access to writing instruments and supplies, and personal items. A middle wall extends generally parallel to the front and rear walls dividing the article carrying space of the box into a forward and rear portions. A plurality of transverse upright walls extend between the middle wall and the front wall further dividing the forward portion of the article carrying space into a plurality of forward pockets. An inner wall is located in a longitudinal plane above the bottom wall. Upright inside walls are joined to the inner wall and bottom wall to define an inner compartment open to the front thereof. A vertically slidable sheet member having an outer reflective surface is mounted on the front of the box. The sheet member encloses the inner compartment.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for sorting and storing diverse articles wherein the apparatus comprises a base assembly and an integral upstanding storage panel assembly associated therewith. The base assembly forms a bin for receiving articles to be stored and serves the dual function of providing stabilizing support for the entire receptacle. The upstanding storage panel has a front face, a rear face, one or more openings extending orthogonally therethrough, and one or more shelves, each extending rearwardly from the rear face proximal to a corresponding aperture, respectively. A removable annular closure assembly in the form of a collar member insertable into each aperture is provided for temporarily attaching the open-end portion of a flexible storage bag to the panel assembly in the region of a corresponding opening with the remainder or closed-end portion of the storage bag extending rearwardly and reposing on its corresponding shelf.

Abstract: The invention relates to a constructional system for frames, racks and casings and in particular for sub-racks and equipment cabinets for accommodation of electrical and electronic assemblies, units and printed circuit boards.At least one joint system having engagements is provided for thread-forming screws as fastening elements for particularly cost-effective manufacture of such type of constructional systems, and for simple assembly as well as for ensuring effective EMC screening in accordance with the invention between horizontally and vertically arranged components, in particular between side parts and a top part and a base part having multi-folded horizontal struts and/or vertical struts.

Abstract: A system for monitoring utilization of surgical sponges with reference to a surgical procedure. The system features a monitor board with a tally panel. The tally panel is generally planar, has reverse and obverse surfaces, and defines a substantial number of trans-panel deposit sites. Each site has small portions adapted suitably to deform in response to application of modest force. When the panel is in in-service orientation, and as the small portions of one site become deformed, the site is adapted to receive and retain a used sponge in trans-panel deposit. Each deposited sponge in part protrudes from the obverse surface and, against the background thereof, is visually accessible and displayed, for tallying. Stands for the monitor board as well as erectile and foldable-as-erected versions of the board and disposal containers for the a board (with a complement of used sponges) are also disclosed.

Abstract: An organizing device for sorting and mating members of a plurality of members, the mated members forming a matched set. A panel has a plurality of spaced-apart openings which are in a series of horizontal rows and staggered vertical columns. The inner surface of each opening is formed to receive and retain a member of the pair which is manually inserted into the opening. The panel is supported in a substantially upright position. A method of using the device is disclosed.

Abstract: A rack for keys and small articles has multiple split rings to receive and carry such items. The rings are held by a support with feet and a handle. By providing two rows of five rings, keys may be classified and stored on a decimal basis, that cross-references to the last digit of an auto license plate.

Abstract: A box-shaped container for temporary storage of filled or empty cigarette trays defines a plurality of compartments for temporary storage of a set of trays. The compartments have open front sides for introduction or extraction of trays and at least partially open undersides to permit evacuation of tobacco particles and/or other solid particulate matter. The container is provided with pairs of tracks at the lower portions of upright or sloping partitions which flank the compartments, which extend to an upright rear wall of the container, and which are overlapped by a horizontal top wall of the container. The latter is or can be designed in such a way that the contents of filled trays in the compartments are at least substantially sealed from the surrounding atmosphere.

Abstract: Apparatus and procedure for sorting mail and the like rapidly and accurately. An array of sorting modules each contain a shelf or base and a series of vertical separator panels which divide the shelf area into a plurality of bins into which individual mail items may be selectively placed. A frontal connection feature extends transversely of the shelf, holding all of the grid of panels for movability as a set upwardly away from the shelf, but also individually movable transversely to give a bin-size adjustment to individual bins automatically in accordance with respective bins' needs. The frontal connection provides for the upward rotation with respect to the shelf, from a fore-and-aft panel-position which provides the sorting bins to move to an upraised position in which the panels are freed from the sorted mail batches so that the full set of sorted mail batches may be bundled as a group of code sets.

Abstract: A fingernail color display device has two or more platforms attached to a shaft which is rotatably mounted on a base. Apertures around the perimeter of each platform receive and hold for display colored artificial fingernails, so that the platforms may be rotated for viewing a variety of colors and a customer's finger may be placed under a nail for comparison with skin color, etc.

Abstract: A purse has walls that form an enclosed cavity. The walls have an opening that communicates with the cavity. Inside of the cavity are plural holders. A holder can be of a variety of configurations, such as a bag, a wallet, a checkbook, a key ring, etc. Each holder is secured to a support member by a line. The support member is coupled to the purse walls and has notches formed therein, which notches are located near the purse opening. The line from each holder extends through a respective notch in the support member. The free end of the line has a stop located thereon to prevent the line from being pulled through the notch. The stops can have unique tactual and visual characteristics to help a user of the purse identify a particular holder.

Abstract: The rotary device includes a center pillar mounted in a pedestal, and rotatable circular plates or shelves mounted to individually freely rotate about the pillar. Vertical partitions are mounted on at least some of the shelves. These partitions extend from the central area of a shelf towards but short of the periphery thereof at which point a perpendicular wing is provided to constitute a guard. The ratio between the length of the partition and that of the wing is adjusted so as to maximize the area of the circular shelf which is used for storing articles and for filing documents, thereby leaving a negligible unused area of the shelf.

Abstract: A novel mail carrier sorting case arrangement facilitates the sorting of mail according to current conditions. Compartments formed in a case by vertical dividers are provided for each delivery address. Flags reflecting special current delivery situations with respect to particular addresses are temporarily placed across the entrances to corresponding compartments which must be noted by the sorting mail carrier when inserting the mail. The flags are obstructions which will be noticed physically if not visually, and may be readily deflected. The flags are formed of a strip of flexible material mounted on one end on a spring clip readily attachable to and removable from a divider. A flag has one bending point about which the free end of the strip moves inward facilitating the easy insertion of a single piece of mail into the compartment. The strips may be color coded to indicate broad categories of special situations, and may bear readily mounted and removed information cards which carry detailed instructions.

Abstract: A modular display system for the efficient storing and displaying of a variety of substantially flat products, such as alphanumeric sign characters, includes a first display module having a width of a single length unit, an open front, a first arrangement of internal divider elements separating the internal volume of the first module of a plurality of predetermined volumes, each shaped to receive a predetermined amount of a particular product, a second display module having a width of two length units, a second internal divider arrangement separating the internal volume into a second plurality of volumes, each shaped to receive a predetermined amount of a particular product, a strip extending along the first and second modules for receiving indicia indicative of the contents of each of the first and second volumes and a connector for interconnecting a first and second module such that a plurality of first and second modules can be attached to each other and arranged in a plurality of configurations to form di

Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, the L-shaped status bar is modified by the addition of a mount to form a status bar subassembly. In the subassembly, the mount is preferably slidably attached to the status bar by an inverted U-shaped clasp, such U-shaped clasp being open along one side to slidably attach about a vertically extending leg of the L-shaped status bar. Positioned above the U-shaped clasp is a upright U-shaped, indicia supporting frame. The frame includes a pair of side walls and an end wall. The frame is open along one side and attaches to the U-shaped clasp at an opposite common end wall. The cavity formed between the side and end walls of the frame is constructed to receive a card that contains written indicia wherein all data related to an addressee's (or addressees') change in status per slot. In that way, efficiency of service is greatly improved.

Abstract: A stackable partitioned shipping container has a plurality of partitions and shelves defining compartments. The partitions are aligned parallel from one side of the shipping container to the other. The shelving is arranged in columns between the partitions. Rods are strung through the partitions to support the shelves. The frames have hollow tubular columns at each corner thereof. At the top of the columns are inserts which are insertable into the hollow columns of another shipping container stacked upon the first shipping container. Wheels that support the shipping container are supported above the top of a bottom container when the container is stacked upon the bottom container.

Abstract: A sorting tray having a plurality of adjacent bins. Each of the bins has a front, a back and a bottom. Each bin is v-shaped with inclined sides diverging upwardly from the bottom thereof. Preferably the sorting tray includes recesses for protecting corners of cards placed or dropped in each bin.

Abstract: A coupon holder container includes a forward container cavity spaced in adjacency to and below a rear container cavity, with the rear container cavity of a rear container including a rear wall mounting a spring clip to an upper end of the rear wall for securement to a handle portion of a shopping cart. The forward container cavity of a forward container includes a forward wall mounting a plurality of U-shaped supports for selectively receiving a pencil or alternatively, a calculator support plate having a support flange projecting forwardly of and below the forward container.

Abstract: An adjustable storage rack for a document processor in which a plurality of document receiving slots are each associated and aligned with one of the sorter pockets when the rack is secured to the document processor frame. Advantageously, the securing occurs through a pivoting hinge, allowing the rack to be supported in one of a plurality of defined positions.

Abstract: An upright, generally cubicle sheet metal mail sorting rack for at least temporarily storing a plurality of trays filled with items of mail. Each cabinet comprises a pair of rigid, spaced apart end panels of generally rectangular dimensions. A plurality of vertically spaced apart retractable shelves are supported within the cabinet between the end panels by a dynamic mounting system. The shelves can be manually displaced from a retracted within the cabinet to an extended, tilted position facilitating tray access. The mounting system comprises a pair of segmented tracks for each shelf, and suitable wheel bearings which ride upon the tracks. Each segmented track comprises separate horizontal and angled track members mounted on the interior of the cabinet end panels. Pairs of wheel bearings project outwardly from each shelf end; front wheel bearings ride on the horizontal track and the rear wheel bearings ride on the angled track.