Abstract: A collapsible hook hanger includes a hook having a threaded end and a hanger body including a cross bar having a top edge. A hook receiving body extends from the top edge of the cross bar and is defined by a first side wall and an opposing second side wall. An inner surface of the second side wall includes a recess that is located opposite a through hole formed in the first side wall. The hook receiving body has a hook receiving slot for receiving the hook. An axle member is rotatably disposed within the through hole of the first side wall and is rotatably contained within the through hole. The axle member includes a threaded bore that receives the threaded end of the hook which is securely coupled to the axle member. The axle member is snap-fittingly attached to the hook receiving body while permitting free rotation of the axle member within the hook receiving body.

Abstract: A hang tab can be configured into a plurality of different positions that allow the merchandise with which it is used to be display in different configurations. The hang tab can be configured in an extended position for hanging the merchandise and a collapsed position wherein the merchandise is going to be placed on a shelf. In one configuration, the hang tab includes a body defined by a hook portion and a base portion. The hook portion is pivotably mounted to the base portion. One of the hook and base portion includes at least one locking tab with the other of the hook and base portion defining at least one locking recess. When the locking tab is received in the locking recess, the position of the hang tab is fixed with the locking tab in the extended position that allows the hang tab to hang from a hook.

Abstract: A storage system is provided. The storage system includes a shelf, a number of elongated frame members and a number of support assemblies having a spherical coupling. The support assemblies are coupled to beams. The frame members extend downwardly from the support assemblies and are coupled to the shelf. The support assemblies' spherical coupling allows for the frame members to be disposed at an adjustable angle relative to the shelf. Thus, regardless of the spacing of the beams, the support assemblies are directly coupled to the beams.

Abstract: A storage apparatus includes an elongate support rod pivotally mounted to a roof or ceiling structure for movement between a storage configuration adjacent and generally parallel to a ceiling and an extended configuration generally perpendicular to the ceiling. Upper and lower support members are attached to the support rod and are configured to removably hold items such as fishing rods. The support apparatus includes a capture member also mounted to the ceiling structure for releasably holding the support rod at the storage configuration.

Abstract: A rack for storing objects on a door has at least two uprights, at least two hanging brackets, a plurality of shelf supports, a plurality of shelves and at least two hanging links. The uprights are spaced apart a distance equal to a length of the shelves and spaced from the door by ends of the uprights angled toward the door. The shelves may be disposed at an angle relative to a vertical position of the uprights wherein a superior mounted pair of uprights has hanging links depending from a lower support end and the hanging links are engaged upon an upper support end of another pair of uprights.

Abstract: An assembly for hanging ladders from surfaces such as ceilings and walls. The assembly includes a first ladder hanger that defines an aperture that receives a first end of the ladder and a second ladder hanger that receives a second end of the ladder. The second ladder hanger includes movable members that can be moved to permit the second end of the ladder to be stored in the storage space and can further retain the ladder in the storage space. In one implementation, rotating members are used to manipulate the ladder hanger into a storage configuration, in another implementation; pivoting members are used.

Abstract: A shelving system attached to an overhead surface that includes a shelving frame pivotally connected to a number of supports that are attached to the overhead surface. A number of hanging shelves are pivotally connected to the shelving frame. One end of the shelving frame can be disconnected from the supports and lowered toward the ground. The other end of the shelving frame rotates with respect to the supports. As the shelving frame is lowered, the hanging shelves rotate with respect to the shelving frame so that the shelves remain horizontal, parallel, and level with the ground. As a result, the storage area provided by the shelves is easily accessible, and the items placed thereon remain on the shelves as the shelving frame is returned to the overhead position.

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments of a drying apparatus, for drying flexible objects such as bags or gloves, comprise a first suspension couplable to an external support, and a second suspension magnetically couplable to the first suspension. An object is supported between the first and second suspensions through the magnetic coupling. In a first embodiment, the second suspension comprises a magnetic hub and one or more spreaders, which may be fixed, removable, or moveably attached to the magnetic hub, and which may be repositionable between open and closed positions. The spreaders may be flexible, articulated, rigid, repositionable, collapsible, extendable, jointed, forked, hinged, slideable, continuous, or merged, and further may have substantially puncture-resistant terminations. The first suspension also comprises a magnetic member and a suspending member, such as an open hook or a clamp suspending member, for supporting the apparatus with the secured object from or by many types of external supports.

Abstract: A hanging garment storage unit includes a hanger, a frame, and a drawer. The hanger is arranged to removably couple the frame to an external support. The frame has a broad side and a top. A track is coupled to the broad side of the frame, and the drawer is slidably coupled to the frame. The frame has a broad side and a narrow side, and the drawer is arranged to slide along the track with the broad side of the drawer facing the broad side of the frame. The drawer is further arranged to pivot about an end of the frame to allow movement of the drawer from a storage position to an access position.

Abstract: An overhead rack system is provided that may be mounted to the ceiling of a structure such as a garage for storing items in an organized manner off the floor. Overhead rack system is designed to make use of a garage's previously unused ceiling space, allowing home owners to store their items overhead and out of the way. The system is ideally configured for storing large or heavy items that otherwise can quickly fill a garage's available floor space.

Abstract: A garment hanging device includes an elongated bar, having a plurality of receptacles defined in the bar, each of which can receive a garment hanger. Each receptacle has a receiving portion open at the top edge of the bar, and a retaining portion between the top and bottom edges being connected with the receiving portion. At least one hook is provided, having a coupling end pivotably coupled to the bar, a hooking portion extending from the coupling end through an apex portion opposite the coupling end to a terminal end. A distance between the hook's pivot point on the bar and a corresponding receptacle corresponds to a distance between the coupling end and the apex portion such that the hook is flexed and pivoted into a stowed position wherein the apex portion is disposed within the corresponding receptacle, and into a deployed position wherein the apex portion is removed from the corresponding receptacle.

Abstract: A storage device. The storage device has at least one pivot arm that is pivotally mounted to a support frame. A storage rod is attached to the pivot arm(s). The pivot arm(s) control the movement of the storage rod between a conveniently accessible lower use position and an upper storage position. In a preferred embodiment the storage device is mounted inside a closet and is used in conjunction with storage drawers that rest on the floor. Also, in a preferred embodiment a linear actuator is connected to the pivot arm and controls the pivoting of the pivot arm.

Abstract: A garment hanging device includes an elongated bar, having a plurality of receptacles defined in the bar, configured to receive a garment hanger. Each receptacle has a receiving portion open at the top edge of the bar, and a retaining portion between the top and bottom edges in communication with receiving portion. At least one hook is provided, having a coupling end pivotably coupled to the bar, a hooking portion extending from the coupling end through an apex portion opposite the coupling end to a terminal end. A distance between the hook's pivot point on the bar and a corresponding receptacle corresponds to a distance between the coupling end and the apex portion such that the hook is pivotable into a stowed position wherein the apex portion is disposed within the corresponding receptacle, and into a deployed position wherein the apex portion is removed from the corresponding receptacle.

Abstract: An overhead storage container in a closet like form that utilizes unused space inside a garage, above a garage door. The storage container is raised to a horizontal position and lowered through a 90-degree rotation to a vertical position through the use of two ropes, one of which is connected to a safety ratchet. The container will not lower or rise unless the safety ratchet is disengaged by the rope it is connected to. The second rope allows for lowering or raising of the container until more rope must be released through the use of the safety ratchet.

Abstract: A main frame is formed front and rear components. Each component has a pair of vertically oriented exterior legs and interior legs. A pair of upper connectors have horizontal central and end sections. The end sections are coupled to the upper ends of the exterior legs. Pairs of lower connectors are coupled between the lower ends of the exterior and interior legs. The lower connectors are at an angle to support ties. Upper and lower spacers join the exterior in a major rectilinear configuration. The upper and lower spacers join the interior legs in a minor rectilinear configuration. A generally semicircular finger extends upwardly and outwardly away from the interior legs to receive belts. A swivel assembly includes a hook at the upper end. The swivel assembly includes a vertical leg. The vertical leg is rotatably coupled to the central sections of the upper connectors.

Abstract: A clothes-hanging device includes a fixed seat having pivot and support pins, and a support rod connected pivotally to the fixed seat and having an elongate pivot hole receiving the pivot pin. The support rod is pivotable about the pivot pin to move to a used state in which the support rod projects from the fixed seat in a cantilever fashion, or to a non-used state in which the support rod is hung downwardly from the fixed seat, or is folded upwardly to extend over the fixed seat. When the support rod is in the used state, the support pin abuts against and presses a top side of a first end of the support rod, and a pull member is fixed to the fixed seat, and is connected releasably to a second end of the support rod.

Abstract: A rack apparatus (100) for facilitating workpiece treatment includes a frame member (20) and a plurality of rack members (30). The rack members are detachably mounted on the frame member, wherein each rack member, in turn, includes a plurality of rack poles (305) that are detachably mounted thereon. When workpieces of large dimension or complicated shape require hanging/mounting on the rack apparatus, some rack poles and rack members can be disassembled, and thus the rack apparatus can provide more space to contain/carry these workpieces.

Abstract: A system for storing and displaying pom pons is provided with a frame and a plurality of securement members positioned in a spaced-apart relationship with one another along opposite side portions of the frame. The securement members releasably secure the gripping portion of pom pons. A multi-segmented frame may be provided that allows the segments to move independently from one another. Spirit adornment may be provided to the frame as well as shaping the frame itself to exhibit such adornment. Various hanging and ground supports are provided for supporting the frames.

Abstract: A storage apparatus is disclosed having a central post capable of rotating and having a plurality of extensions pivotably attached thereto for receiving items. The extensions may pivot between a position for displaying, selecting, or attaching items and a position for compactly storing the items. The items may be clothing, and the items may be secured by hooks, clamps, or the like.

Abstract: A merchandise display system includes a rod lockably connected to a peg board, a hanging member hanging from the rod and a swivel member rotatably connected to the hanging member about a first axis. The swivel member is connected to a lockable display case for carrying an item of merchandise and is rotatable about a second axis perpendicular to the first axis. Thus, the display case is rotatable about the first and second axes to facilitate viewing the merchandise from any angle while the case is lockably connected to the rod. The hanging and swivel members may be a ball and socket combination. Alternately, the swivel member may connect to the display case via a hinge pin about which portions of the case may rotate to open and close. Alternately, a lower member may extend from within the case through holes therein to rotatably connect to the swivel member about the second axis.

Abstract: A hanger trolley for supporting and transporting hanger-hung garments in a vertical and horizontal position is provided. The hanger trolley includes a load carrying member for carrying the at least one article, the load carrying member having a free end and rotating end; and first and second coupling members for coupling each end of the load carrying member to the rail system, wherein the first coupling member is detachable from the load carrying member and the second coupling member enables the load carrying member to be positioned in two different orientations.

Abstract: A spiral tie and accessory rack includes an elongate supporting member that defines both a curved hook portion for supporting the rack from a closet rod and a downwardly extending straight core portion for rotatably receiving and supporting a plurality of annular pole segments thereon. The pole segments each carry at least one support arm and are provided with interlocking, angularly phase-shifted male and female features on their lower and upper surfaces, respectively. When the pole segments are properly stacked around the core portion so as to be mated to one another, the tie support arms are arranged to spiral around the inner supporting member. The rack may be supplied in kit form, and may also be converted to a table-top (standing) rack or a wall-mounted rack.

Abstract: A merchandise display system includes a rod lockably connected to a peg board, a hanging member hanging from the rod and a swivel member rotatably connected to the hanging member about a first axis. The swivel member is connected to a lockable display case for carrying an item of merchandise and is rotatable about a second axis perpendicular to the first axis. Thus, the display case is rotatable about the first and second axes to facilitate viewing the merchandise from any angle while the case is lockably connected to the rod. The hanging and swivel members may be a ball and socket combination. Alternately, the swivel member may connect to the display case via a hinge pin about which portions of the case may rotate to open and close. Alternately, a lower member may extend from within the case through holes therein to rotatably connect to the swivel member about the second axis.

Abstract: A fishing lure storage and display apparatus is provided which features transparent storage receptacles releasably suspended from a hanging rod allowing the lures to be easily viewed and readily accessed. The storage receptacles retain the lure in isolation from the outer environment thus sustaining the shape, color and scent of the lure and protecting it from crushing damage or entanglement. The receptacles can take on a variety of forms such as a flexible polypropylene pouch or a tubular member constructed from a semi-rigid plastic.

Abstract: A spiral tie and accessory rack includes an elongate supporting member that defines both a curved hook portion for supporting the rack from a closet rod and a downwardly extending straight core portion for rotatably receiving and supporting a plurality of annular pole segments thereon. The pole segments each carry at least one support arm and are provided with interlocking, angularly phase-shifted male and female features on their lower and upper surfaces, respectively. When the pole segments are properly stacked around the core portion so as to be mated to one another, the tie support arms are arranged to spiral around the inner supporting member. The rack may be supplied in kit form, and may also be converted to a table-top (standing) rack or a wall-mounted rack.

Abstract: A spiral tie and accessory rack includes an elongate supporting member that defines both a curved hook portion for supporting the rack from a closet rod and a downwardly extending straight core portion for rotatably receiving and supporting a plurality of annular pole segments thereon. The pole segments each carry at least one support arm and are provided with interlocking, angularly phase-shifted male and female features on their lower and upper surfaces, respectively. When the pole segments are properly stacked around the core portion so as to be mated to one another, the tie support arms are arranged to spiral around the inner supporting member. The rack may be supplied in kit form, and may also be converted to a table-top rack or a wall-mounted rack.

Abstract: The information display system includes a base assembly adapted to attach to a mounting structure and a plurality of display panels coupled to the track system for movement with respect to the mounting structure. The display panels are adapted to present information selectively for display by pivotal and translating movement of the plurality of display panels. The track system may include at least one rail. The display panels may be cantilevered away from the track system at a vertical elevation to provide clearance below the display panels for a seated worker. A container may be adapted for coupling to the track system. The container may provide at least one display panel adapted to reveal or conceal information.

Abstract: A rack useful for drying pasta includes a mountable base member; at least one pivoting member connected to the base member and dependable therefrom, the at least one pivoting member being elongate with two opposing ends, about a first opposing end of which being pivotable with respect to the base member; and a service member connected to the at least one pivoting member at a point away from the first opposing end. The rack may be mounted as a fixture, particularly in a kitchen. A method of drying pasta includes providing a supply of raw pasta noodles, the supply being a plurality of the noodles generally parallel one to another; inserting a pasta rack dowel under the noodle supply; lifting the noodle supply with the dowel, and securing the same by a dowel retaining feature on a service member of a pasta drying rack.

Abstract: An apparatus for drying clothes is attached to a ceiling and includes a first planar member that is mounted to the ceiling. Four members are pivotally attached, each about an axis at one end to the first planar member and are pivotally attached, each about an axis at an opposite end to a second planar member. Each of the eight axes are parallel with respect to each other. The second planar member is maintained in a parallel relationship with respect to the first planar member and is able to pivot in an arc thereto until contact is made. A latching mechanism is attached to the first planar member and also to the second planar member which secures the second planar member in position adjacent to the first planar member. A handle is attached to the second planar member and is used to urge the second planar member either toward or away from the first planar member. A clothes receiving rack is detachably attached to the second planar member and is adapted to receive clothes thereon for air drying.

Abstract: The specification discloses a pull-down, storage unit for use in overhead areas. The unit includes a bin and a frame for attaching the bin to a ceiling. The rear of the bin is pivotally suspended from the frame. The front of the bin is releasably secured to the frame by a cable and catch system and may be moved between a raised closed position and a lowered open position. The bin is secured on the frame when closed and suspended on the cables when open.

Abstract: A garment holder assembly supports garments while being disposed in either of two different attitudes. The assembly includes an elongated rigid support structure with a plurality of spaced, interior dividers. A hook extends from one or more dividers to support the garment holder assembly in a horizontal attitude. A link secured to one end of the support structure can be connected to a hook for supporting the assembly in a vertical attitude.

Abstract: A wet gear hanger has a vertical support member and a hook support member swivelly connected to an end of the vertical support member. An upper swivel member housing is connected to the vertical support member and an upper swivel member is rotatively inserted in the upper swivel member housing. There is a first upper support member connected to an end of the upper swivel member and a second upper support member connected to another end of the upper swivel member. A first lower swivel member is rotatively inserted in a first lower swivel member housing. There is a second lower swivel member rotatively inserted into a second lower swivel member housing. A third lower swivel member is rotatively inserted into a third lower swivel member housing. A second lower support member is connected to the second lower swivel member. There is an upper support swivel member lock in the upper swivel member. A first lower swivel member lock is located in the first lower swivel member.

Abstract: A storage basket is arranged for pivoted mounting to a ceiling structure such as in a garage and the like, wherein support flanges pivotally mount the basket therebetween, with the support flanges including latch means for securement of the basket in a horizontal orientation and wherein actuation means are provided to selectively release the latch means to permit pivotal movement of the basket to a vertical orientation. The basket is formed of side wall frames having mesh side walls therewithin, as well as a mesh floor and mesh end walls. Shelf frame members are mounted within the basket structure with a partition frame movably mounted within the basket to provide for adjustment of the storage division within the basket.

Abstract: A rack includes a plurality of horizontally disposed tie support arms which are rigidly fixed to a central pole. The tie support arms are so arranged as to spiral at least partly around the central pole. A hook is rotatably connected to a top portion of the central pole and is adapted to suspend the central pole from a closet rod. The rack facilitates quick and easy access to any one of a plurality of ties or similar items which are hung from the tie support arms.

Abstract: A swivelling hanger for suspending western-style boots or related footwear from various supports, and which consists of an elongate stem with a upper hook portion allowing the hanger to be suspended from a variety of objects and a lower support portion which has two arms parallel to each other, and perpendicular to the elongate stem, that engage and hold the boots by their loops, and an integral arrangement in the elongate stem for joining the two portions and which also allows either of the hanger portions to rotate on the axis of the elongate stem 360 degrees, thus allowing the hook to be facing in one direction while the support arms face in any other direction thus multiplying the hanger's utility where space or other constraints would restrict application of the prior art, and thus further broadening the range of use of the hanger.

Abstract: A workstation tray device for easy connection with a plurality of collapsible ironing board configurations, for temporary but secure storage of containers of compositions applied to articles being ironed, in hinged cooperation for retractable storage in connection with the ironing board without being detached therefrom. The device consisting of a tray member of resilient material for attachment to a ironing board by fingers for receiving a hinged adjustable collar for clamping to one ironing board leg, and by two support arms each movably attached, at one end by a bolt to the flat end of the board member, and at the other end to a bracket attached to the tray such that the shelf is horizontally disposed under the board in convenient close proximity having adequate clearance for storage of items, all without interfering with the legs and feet of the operator. The arms have arch members hingeably attached to strut to cooperate with the tray.

Abstract: A garment supporting apparatus for the efficient suspension of articles of clothing in a constricted space is described. The apparatus comprises a brace element with a pivotally engageable mounting hook on each end for attaching to a garment rod. The brace element includes a series of spaced apart holes for suspending a number of clothes hangers and a series of laterally projecting integral hooks, along at least one longitudinal edge, for suspending a further number of clothes hangers where one of the mounting hooks is released from the rod.

Abstract: A garment hanger comprises a hook member coupled with a garment supporting frame by a pivot joint. The hook member can be rotated within a fixed degree of angle relative to the garment supporting frame so that the garment hanger can be conveniently hung on a clothes-line for holding a garment to keep it in shape. Several garment hangers can be connected in series by a hook joint, for holding several garments, to reduce space occupation.

Abstract: An improved multiple garment hanging device is for simultaneously hanging and storing several articles of clothing or the like on a clothes hanger rod, which includes a rigid bar having a plurality of holes extending therethrough for receipt of clothes hanging elements therein, a pair of hooks pivotably mounted at opposite ends of the rigid bar, the pair of hooks being substantially alignable toward each other for being held by a human hand for supporting the garment hanging device at least during insertion of the clothes hanging elements in the holes of the rigid bar. The rigid bar has a central plane and a longitudinal axis lying within the central plane, and the plurality of holes are separated one from the other and displaced along the longitudinal axis, with each of the holes extending substantially perpendicular to the central plane. The rigid bar has a pivot hole at each of the opposite ends thereof which extends substantially perpendicular to the central plane.

Abstract: A workstation tray device for easy connection with a plurality of collapsible ironing board configurations, for temporary but secure storage of containers of compositions applied to objects being ironed, in hinged cooperation for retractable storage in connection with the ironing board without being detached therefrom. The device consisting of a tray member of resilient material for attachment to a ironing board by of fingers for receiving a hinged adjustable collar for clamping to one ironing board leg, and by two support arms each movably attached, at one end by bolt to the flat end of the board member, and at the other end to a bracket attached to the tray such that the shelf is horizontally disposed under the board in convenient close proximity having adequate clearance for storage of items, all without interfering with the legs and feet of the operator. The arms have arch members hingeably attached to strut to cooperate with the tray.

Abstract: A multiple-garment hanger with hooks pivotal at the ends of a support bar has guide rails projecting to one side of the support bar on which sliders are shiftable and carry respective garment-carrying rods so that the latter are simultaneously spaced from the guide rails and can be displaced to the opposite side of the support member for application of a garment or its removal.

Abstract: An improved multiple garment hanging device is for simultaneously hanging and storing several articles of clothing or the like on a clothes hanger rod, which includes a rigid bar having a plurality of holes extending therethrough for receipt of clothes hanging elements therein, a pair of hooks pivotably mounted at opposite end of the rigid bar, the pair of hooks being substantially alignable toward each other for being held by a human hand for supporting the garment hanging device at least during insertion of the clothes hanging elements in the holes of the rigid bar. The rigid bar has a central plane and a longitudinal axis lying within the central plane, and the plurality of holes are separated one from the other and displaced along the longitudinal axis, with each of the holes extending substantially perpendicular to the central plane. The rigid bar has a pivot hole at each of the opposite ends thereof which extends substantially perpendicular to the central plane.

Abstract: Tray apparatus for patients, including a tray member having a bottom and contiguous sides upstanding from periphery thereof, and a removable plate, releasably disposed over said tray member and provided with a series of receptacle-receiving apertures. The apertures accommodate the placement of plate, cups and the like which, when inserted into the apertures, contact and are supported by the bottom of the tray member. Upstanding arms are fixably disposed relative to opposite sides of the tray member and are articulatively coupled to horizontal cross-bar structure by means of a type of link. The composite tray structure enjoys a gravity-assist, whereby such tray structure is maintained essentially in a horizontal position even though its support might be jarred or even moving. Locking means is provided for releasably locking the tray structure to external support structure.

Abstract: A molded plastic rack for bolts of fabric is integrally molded in blank form and includes a frame structure including outer perimeter slender members forming a substantially rectangular support frame and secondary reinforcing members of circular construction interconnected with one another and lying within the outer perimeter members. A hanger hook, integrally molded as part of the blank and connected to the frame by means of severable portions, is removable from the blank and insertable in an appropriate hole and the top of the rack. A plurality of fabric holders are also integrally molded as part of the blank and are severable from their initial positions for subsequent attachment to the frame so that fabric can be hooked thereon.

Abstract: A longitudinally extending, or extendable, member is pivotally positioned by being snapped into a housing. The member includes a recess by which the member is snapped into the housing. A protuberance at the pivot position facilitates the pivoting of the member outwardly from the housing into position for receiving an item that is to be suspended by the member. In accordance with one aspect of the invention, the housing is a frame with a rectangular opening and opposed protuberances for receiving, by snap action, the longitudinally extendable member. In accordance with another aspect of the invention, a plurality of nested members are includable by snap action within the housing at the pivot position. The suspension members can be pivoted outwardly from the housing and used like a clamp to secure the item being suspended.

Abstract: A hanger especially adapted for supporting washed garments for rapid drying. The hanger includes a garment-supporting hoop having a central hub with a suspension hook capable of being detached and/or folded for storage and travel.

Abstract: In a hanging arrangement for holders intended for holding sheet-like articles (6) the holder (1) comprises two pivotable parts (2,3) which embrace the upper edge of respective suspended articles. The shaft (4) about which the holder parts pivot is bent to form an inner hook member (4a) and an outer hook member (4b), which extend in different planes. A hanging frame (10) comprises two mutually parallel U-shaped sections having wires or rods (13) extending therebetween. The inner hook member (4a) of the holder (1) is intended to be placed on a wire (13), therewith enabling the holder to be moved inwardly. The outer hook member (4b) is then attached to the outer U-shaped section (12), to complete the operation.

Abstract: A cooling frame includes a holding member in which a standard pie plate and/or a cake cooling plate may be nested. A top handle portion is adapted to be clamped to a clothes line. A hinge with hinge pin orthogonal to the clothes line connects the handle portion with the holding member portion of the frame so that the hot baked goods is suspended horizontally, and being hot and subject to plastic flow does not run. A netting or other barrier to birds and insects may be included for pulling down over the baked goods.

Abstract: A longitudinally extending, or extendable, member is pivotally positioned within a housing. The member includes a protuberence at the pivot position to facilitate the pivoting of the member outwardly from the housing into a position for receiving an item that is to be suspended by the member. In accordance with one aspect of the invention, the housing is a frame with a rectangular opening that receives the longitudinally extending or extendable member. The latter desirably has a rectangular cross section in its longitudinal direction and is similar in its rectangularity to that of the opening in the housing within which it is pivotally positioned. In accordance with another aspect of the invention, a plurality of nested members are includable within the housing at the pivot position. In one form of nesting, a central member is bridged by adjoining legs which are in turn joined by the bridge.

Abstract: A support structure is disclosed for vertical filing systems to suspend binders horizontally by supporting one end of the binder on an end support fixedly located on the support structure while supporting the binder from another position on the binder remote from the first end by an elongate suspension means coupled at one end to the support structure and extending therefrom to the binder. The support structure provides for easier manual engagement of binders to the support structure and easier disengagement therefrom as compared to prior art support structures.