Abstract: A support device for receiving and supporting official device elements includes a casing rotatably secured on a base. The casing includes two groups of opposite partitions disposed in a peripheral wall for forming two or more spaces within the casing and for receiving the official device elements. The partitions are parallel to each other for forming one or more channels and for receiving discs or the like. The partitions each includes a curved inner end connected to each other for forming a barrel, and include a height greater than the peripheral wall for allowing the official device elements to be easily obtained.

Abstract: A shallow tray of the type for use on a worksurface or other support top having a construction which enables several such trays to be disposed vertically one above the other and at least partially nested one within another, either when the trays are empty or contain only a small number of documents therein to permit compact storage on a worksurface top while utilizing minimal space. The tray construction in addition allows the trays to be vertically cross-stacked one on top of another to provide for desired vertical separation and hence at least limited visibility and access to the individual trays in the stack, while at the same time providing significant storage capability and document separation while minimizing the amount of space utilized on the worksurface top.

Abstract: A storage tray for paperwork and the like, including a pair of side elements, each side element including a first tray support surface and a second tray support surface generally perpendicular to each other, and a plurality of dividers, each divider including a first paper support surface and a second paper support surface extending generally perpendicularly from the first paper support surface, each first paper support surface being attached at opposite side edges thereof to the side elements, and each second paper support surface being attached to an adjacent divider, the tray being supportable on the first tray support surface wherein the first paper support surfaces are generally vertical and the second paper support surfaces are generally horizontal and adapted to support edges of paper sheets thereupon, and the tray being supportable on the second tray surface wherein the second paper support surfaces are generally vertical and the first paper support surfaces are generally horizontal and adapted to sup

Abstract: A modular desktop assembly is disclosed including a base and a plurality of modules including a vertical file releasably attached to and supported by the base and a cap releasably attached to the last to be stacked module.

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: An organizer assembly has a frame that includes a base that is adapted to rest on a horizontal surface, a rear support extending vertically from the base, and a support ring having a front edge and a rear edge that is attached to the rear support. The assembly further includes a removable tray having a rear edge that is removably engaged with the rear edge of the support ring, and a bottom that is supported by the front edge of the support ring, when the tray is deployed at a horizontal use position with the frame. The removable tray may be deployed by inserting the rear edge of the tray through the support ring at an angle, and then engaging the rear edge of the tray with the rear edge of the support ring.

Abstract: A modular desktop vertical file assembly is disclosed including a base, a plurality of vertical files releasably attached to and supported by the base and a cap releasably attached to the last to be stacked vertical file.

Abstract: A self-adjusting storage rack including a plurality of coaxial coils wherein at least one pair of adjacent coils are provided with an extender to extend the storage area for flexible documents such as magazines so that they may stand in an upright position, the extender having a lower section which provides forcible contact with the coils to provide support for the extender in the upright position.

Abstract: A file folder/organizer rack includes a left support member having an L-shaped supporting wall, and a plurality of parallel, spaced apart left shelves connected with the supporting wall, each left shelf being angled downwardly and rearwardly, and each left shelf having a width less than one-half of a width of the rack; a right support member having an L-shaped supporting wall, and a plurality of parallel, spaced apart right shelves connected with the one supporting wall of the right support member, each right shelf being angled downwardly and rearwardly, with each right shelf being in alignment with a respective left shelf, each right shelf having a width less than one-half of a width of the rack such that a space is provided between the left and right shelves; a plurality of bars interconnecting the supporting wall of the left support member with the supporting wall of the right support member, such that the space is also provided between the supporting walls of the left and right support members; an upper d

Abstract: A modular shelf organizer for partitioning a shelf. The organizer includes a plurality of trays each having a floor and four short upright walls, and a fence for spanning adjacent trays. The fence forms a storage compartment between two trays, and prevents stored items from rolling off the shelf. The fence comprises one or more fence members further comprising a short wall having a plurality of slots. Corresponding slots are formed in right and left lateral walls of the tray. Fence members can therefore attach to a tray by friction and gravity, and are manually removable therefrom. Supports are provided to support otherwise unsupported fence members where fence members are arranged in series between two adjacent trays. A support has a slot for receiving one or two fence members, and a flared opening for guiding a fence member into the slot. Each tray has interior subdividers which interconnect in a manner similar to that attaching fence members to trays.

Abstract: A office organizational apparatus constructed of interlocking slat wall sections. Each individual slat is T-shaped for receiving one or more hooks incorporated on the mounting side of organizational accessories. These accessories are removably placed on the slatwall as needed and positioned upon consumer preference. The apparatus also includes a wire chase assembly attached to the bottom of the slat wall sections for receiving and organizing wires running along the desk. The slat wall sections and chase are encompassed in a frame structure which is supported by vertical members attached to the edge of a desk via clamps or directly to a wall.

Abstract: A desktop organizer, particularly for CD's and computer discs, comprises an elongated base having a track with a slot extending axially therealong, end walls supporting the base and a rear wall extending perpendicularly between the end walls and parallel to the base. A support member includes a coiled spring mounted within an upper recess and affixed at its lower end within the base slot for spring urged movement of the support member to and fro along the base. The coiled spring provides a resilient force to the upwardly extending support member to maintain objects on the base between the support member and one of the end walls. The support member and associated track are detachable and may be reassembled along the rear wall or in the opposite direction along the base. The organizer may be mounted on a turntable and includes a plurality of legs mounted to the end members which permit stacking of several organizers or positioning of the organizer at a particular height.

Abstract: A selectable height computer monitor stand is formed by one or a plurality of rectangular rigid spacers underlying a top secured to at least one of the spacers by bolts extending through lateral edges of the top and respective end portions of a clamp plate laterally projecting through one of the spacers. The stand height is increased or decreased by inserting or removing additional spacers under the primary monitor stand.

Abstract: A modular container provides a first bin having a compartment for holding general shaped objects and a second compartment for holding vertically a pad of paper in the longitudinal dimension relative to the first compartment. The container includes a slidable printing surface extending from and recessing into said first bin while being prevented from complete removal. A second modular bin is removably attachable to the first bin without covering the compartment of the first bin for vertically holding a pad of paper, and is positionable in a plurality of selectable positions.

Abstract: A multi-tray storage unit that allows for individual trays to be combined in a number of configurations is disclosed. The storage unit may be stood upright or hung from a wall, using various components, many of which are interchangeable, to make maximum use of available space.

Abstract: A base plate supporting a plurality of spaced vertical stands, such stands mainly, in turn, also supporting a plurality of note clips thereon, and thereby providing a means for isolating notes placed in such clips to permit designating areas of urgency of action denoted by such notes. One of the vertical stands is provided with a rotatable ring holder to permit placing more notes in a small space than otherwise possible. Another stand is in the form of a cylindrical pedestal to permit the placing of a decorative object such as a vase of flowers thereon.

Abstract: A multi-tray storage unit that allows for individual trays to be combined in a number of configurations is disclosed. The storage unit may be stood upright or hung from a wall, using various components, many of which are interchangeable, to make maximum use of available space.

Abstract: A multilevel tray for letters or other contents is disclosed which includes two or more spaced apart bins having upwardly extending side rails and an upwardly bent backstop. Other attributes for ease of access and for installation may also be included. The multilevel tray of the present invention may be injection molded as a unitary form.

Abstract: A modular stationery stand including a rotary base, a lower case with many shell-shaped spaces, an upper case, and a lattice cover. The base has a large cylinder in the center, and smaller cylinders mounted in the four corners. There are corresponding hollow cylinders installed in the upper pen case and the lower case. The lattice cover covers said pen case and has a hole to receive hollow cylinder so as to form a rotating stationery stand with upper and lower layers.

Abstract: A two-tier stackable tray assembly (10) is provided comprising a first and second trays (12,14) including a bottom wall (22) having guide rails (28) and a first U-shaped bracket (1) including a bottom leg (60), a top leg (62) and a bight portion (64). The bracket bottom leg (60) is received by the guide rails (28) of the first tray (12) in snap-fitted relation and the top leg (62) is received by the guide rails (28) of the second tray (14) in snap-fitted relation above the first tray (12). A three tier stackable tray assembly (20) is provided comprising an additional third tray (16) and a second U-shaped bracket (2). The third tray (16) includes a bottom wall (42) having guide rails (49) and the second U-shaped bracket (2) includes a bottom leg (160), a top leg (162) and a bight portion (164).

Abstract: A plurality of goods contained at random or in a predetermined arrangement, particularly in a three rows or more in a container such as a corrugated fiberboard box and a plastic container, etc., are stored in a goods storage device arranged in no more than two rows and having a plurality of goods storage sections. After the goods have been shifted to a goods drop-out device having a plurality of goods storing sections arranged in no more than two rows, a shutter disposed along a side surface portion of the goods drop-out device is opened and shut by an actuator, so that the goods which have been shifted to the goods storage section of the goods drop-out device are discharged into a goods storage section unit. By shifting the goods stored in a storage apparatus to a goods take-out device which has moved toward the storage apparatus side, a shifting operation of goods can be performed with ease.

Abstract: The riser and divider system of the invention includes risers 1, dividers 2, two divider connectors 3 on each divider 2 and cross divider. Each connector 3 has a hook 5 which grips the riser 1 or other divider 2. A tongue 4 is provided on each divider 2 for the retention of the connector 3. The pinned riser fixing component 21 comprises a plug 22 having a shoulder 23 and pin 24. The shoulder 23 fits in the corresponding shaped cut-out and the pin 24 fits through poles provided in the shelf. The system also includes an end-stop 28 which is fixed to the end of each riser 1. A stabilizer component is optionally provided on a divider 2. Other components are support clips 211 and 231.The system can be used for the erection of standard riser and divider arrangements, stepped divider arrangements, binning arrangements, hopper arrangements, shelf-arrangements and various other shop display.

Abstract: A file folder conveyor which comprises a rotatable spiral mounted in a base that has opposite ends and has a back wall which extends higher than the front wall such that as the spiral is rotated, files can be moved which rest in the spiral and extend out of the front of the base so that they can be easily removed by a user. The spiral may be driven manually or by a motor means.

Abstract: A stackable tray system used, for example, as an organizer tray system in offices, includes two or more trays spaced vertically from one another. Support elements are provided for separating the trays and for supporting the upper tray in each tray pair. Furthermore, the support elements, in combination with the upper tray in a pair and a slide retainer, permit the upper tray to be moved horizontally with respect to the lower tray to provide a cascading appearance. With the upper tray displaced horizontally from the lower tray, access to the lower tray is facilitated, both to add material thereto or to remove contents of the tray.

Abstract: A storage system for the storage and retrieval of material goods, having an inserter assembly for inserting containers onto a storage carousel while the carousel remains in continuous motion.

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: An organizer rack for use on a desk surface, having a pair of parallel spaced legs, a rigid beam secured to both of the legs and holding them in spaced parallel vertical position extending generally normal to the beam, the beam having a plurality of upwardly opening pockets for securing and supporting accessory elements and having an anchor bracket at each end. Each of the legs has a vertical member with an offset portion extending lengthwise of the beam and telescoped into the end portion of the beam enclosed by an anchor bracket. The front and rear vertical portions of each anchor bracket are compressed toward each other to clamp the offset portion of the vertical member therebetween.

Abstract: A support or separation, especially a book-end consists of a resilient element (1) and a support element (2). The support or the separation achieves its function by, that the branch (5) of the resilient element, which engages the underside of the shelf and the upper branch (3), which the support element slides upon, is wedge shape, thereby one can adapt the support or separation to the thickness of the shelf by displacing the support element on the resilient element. Hereby is obtained a surface pressure between the parts, which results in, that the support is self-locking, and hereby is the function of the support or the separation obtained. The two holes in the support element are placed so, that by turning the support element upside down variations in adaption to the doubled thickness of the shelf can be obtained.

Abstract: A super-thin type file holder comprising (a) a base having a plurality of dovetail slots with longitudinal grooves and positioning tabs, and (b) a plurality of partitions each having a footing board with positioning notches to seize the positioning tabs so that the respective partitions can be positioned at any desired dovetail slot to meet different requirements.

Abstract: A work station organizer and copyholder having storage compartments for file folders and task related items that includes a support base having a bottom surface and front and rear portions. The front portion is formed into at least one compartment having a top opening adapted to secure task related items, and the rear portion having first and second upstanding portions forming a channel adapted to removably support file folders and the like. Also included is a generally vertical support member having a lower end portion secured to the support base and a upper end portion connected to a document support panel adapted to support copy and the like. The document support member is rotatably secured to the upper end portion of the generally vertical support member via joint means that allows for rotation of the document support member about at least two axes.

Abstract: A file drawer system for containing and positioning a plurality of file folders comprising a file drawer and forward and rear file positioners for positioning the file folders so that they are in an inclined position in which they are inclined rearwardly as they extend upwardly. The positioners are releasably coupled to the forward and rear walls of the file drawer, respectively. The positioners engage the forwardmost and rearwardmost file folders to urge the file folders toward the inclined position.

Abstract: An improved vertical sorter system consisting of identical modules that can be coupled to one another in either an aligned front-to-front configuration or a variable position front-to-back configuration. The size of the overall vertical sorter system and the orientation of the modules relative to one another can be varied by the user as desired. The connecting components are integral with the modules such that no additional connecting components are required. The connecting components are hidden from view after the modules are coupled to one another.

Abstract: An office accessory is used to aid in the organization of incoming and outgoing printed material. This accessory takes the form of a printed material organizer having a flat base extending horizontally in two directions from an upright portion in vertical relationship with a shelf, desk top or the like. A second upright portion, perpendicular to the first upright portion, co-extends with the flat base in one of the two directions to form an open pocket for storing papers or pamphlets. Two of these accessories may be used in tandem to form a three sided pocket or, with one rotated one hundred eighty degrees, to form a closed pocket to store papers or other material that may require support on several sides.

Abstract: A vertical file assembly which is easy and less costly to manufacture with injection molding techniques has (1) a divider unit with spaced apart dividers rising from an integral base panel to form compartments for books, catalogs, file folders and documents and (2) two wedge-shaped adapters each with a pair of barbed projections projecting inwards from an upper edge. These projections are inserted in receiving slots and latched in apertures formed in the bottom of the base panel of the divider unit. When the adapters and divider unit are assembled, the base panel slants upward from front to back to elevate each divider a certain measure above the preceding divider. The wedge-shaped adapters also have tabs with ledge portions which slide along the sidewalls and are caught in niches in the sidewalls of a supporting letter tray.

Abstract: A interim holder of open framework construction for computer diskettes comprising a base portion including a rear member, a pair of forwardly extending side members, and end members which preferably extend downwardly from the respective forwardly extending side members to provide an inclination of the plane of the base member from the rear member to the forward end members. An upper rack portion is attached to the base portion and includes a pair of rearward elements which extend upwardly from the respective base side members with angular members having portions extending laterally, forwardly and inwardly from the respective rearward elements and forming an overall generally rectangular configuration in the horizontal plane, the angular members providing respectively rearward, lateral and forward support to diskettes in the holder.

Abstract: Book support apparatus includes a thin planar base and a plurality of thin planar supports projecting vertically from the base whereby books, cards, notebooks or the like can be supported and stored within the apparatus. The base and vertically projecting supports are flat to permit quick and easy insertion into and removal from the apparatus of books or the like, and the base and supports are comprised of very thin material to enable the apparatus to unobtrusively visually blend in with the stored books.

Abstract: An element for document ordering with pigeon-holes is disclosed, where the ordering elements are inclined. The ordering element comprises a plate bent or folded for defining intersection angles (2) and walls (3) including a backing (3A), a support surface (3C) and a connection wall (3D) between the foundation base (3B) and the support surface (3C). An intersection angle (2B) and an intersection angle (2C) are formed with the latter. The ordering element comprises essentially a connection wall which is bent in the same direction as the backing (3A) in such way for forming with the said backing and the said foundation a U with unequal wings. The support surface (3C) is bent in a direction opposite to the foundation base (3B) relative to the connection wall (3D). The intersection angle (28) is provided to rest on one such surface (4). Another ordering element is placed on the said surface such that the backing (3A) is inclined versus the foundation base (3B).

Abstract: A mail delivery system including, a plurality of portable trays each tray having a bottom, an open top, at least two rigid oppositely disposed sides affixed to the bottom, at least one open side, a gate member to open and close the open side. Separators removably attached to at least the bottom. Regularly spaced slots within the bottom to receive the separators. At least one set of handle members to assist in the transportation of the portable tray and to assist in the withdrawal or insertion of the portable tray from holder members arranged to receive the tray. A tray case containing a plurality of holder members to removably receive a plurality of the portable trays, members for raising and lowering the case and the trays from a loading position to a sorting position. A transport member containing a plurality of holder members to receive the portable trays and transport the portable trays from the tray cases to a tray rack in a delivery vehicle.

Abstract: A collapsible display stand and container comprises a base member onto which a plurality of trays are stacked. The trays are separated from one another at two opposed sides by panels which support and space the trays from one another, and a riser member is attached to the top of the uppermost tray. The tray elements are formed from separate cut and scored blanks of corrugated paperboard or the like, and include slots in the upper and lower edges of two opposed side walls for accommodating locking tabs integral with the support/spacer panels. The support/spacer panels are also formed from separate cut and scored blanks of corrugated paperboard or the like. Each element of the invention can be collapsed for shipment and set up at the point-of-use by hand for accommodating the desired product. Alternatively, the elements of the invention can be set up and loaded with product prior to shipment. As product is sold, the empty trays and support/spacer elements can be removed from the display stand or restocked.

Abstract: A magazine or paper rack storage system including one or more interconnectable racks, the rack system being mountable in any of three independent orientations. Each rack comprises two side panels, a base panel and a back panel. One side panel has an opening therein which permits the viewing of items in the rack and the placement of items in the rack when such is oriented as a tray. The other side panel covers a larger area thereby serving as the bottom of the rack, again, when the rack is positioned as a tray. A rack interconnection arrangement includes a pair of spaced integral slots on the base panel in combination with interconnecting spline members. The slots include a ridge to provide a friction three-point engagement with the spline. The rack interconnection arrangement further includes a tab fitted into slots which slots are located generally within the side panels at positions spaced from the bottom panel.

Abstract: A tiered desktop tray assembly including a lower tray and an upper tray utilizes a pair of spacer brackets operatively connected between the trays for supporting the upper tray and the lower tray. The spacer brackets are maintained in a stressed condition while interconnected between the upper and lower trays so that the interconnected relationship of the brackets and trays is enhanced by the stress under which the spacer brackets is maintained.

Abstract: A portable apparatus for retaining a bicycle in the manner of a conventional bicycle repair stand, and which can be used in conjunction with a conventional sports rack attached to the roof of a car or van. The apparatus can be attached to the conventional bicycle sports rack which is attached to the roof of a car and therefore utilizes the car and the sports rack as the supporting body framework to hold and support a bicycle in any desired orientation. The apparatus comprises an elongated member whose exterior cross-sectional dimensions are slightly smaller than the interior cross-sectional dimensions of the elongated base of a conventional sports rack attached to the roof of a vehicle, and is fitted into the interior section of the elongated base of the sports rack and retained therein by a press fit. Additional portions attached to the elongated section support a clamping mechanism which can retain a portion of a bicycle such as the horizontal tube of the frame.

Abstract: A modular rack for holding and displaying carpet samples. The rack has sloping spaced-apart baffles that form slots to receive the samples. The underside of the rack has attachment means to attach to a grip on a stand. Preferably the grid includes parallel rods to which hook-like attachment means are engaged.

Abstract: The file tray comprises a plurality of superposed file boxes (1-3) interconnected by guide-rods (4-7) in such a way that an upper box can be spaced from a lower one. For the purpose of limiting their rotation, the guide-rods are provided with stop means comprising blocking ridges (16) on heels (4a-71, 4b-7b) joined to the guide-rods. The heels co-operate with rims projecting toward the guide-rods from the edges of the boxes.

Abstract: A container (10) for computer floppy diskettes (D) and the like includes a body portion (11, 12, 13, 14, 15) open at the top and a cover (16) attached to the body portion (11, 12, 13, 14, 15) by a hinge assembly (45) which limits the movement of the cover (16) such that when it is fully open, it extends generally vertically upward thereby not unnecessarily using space. The container (10) is provided with file dividers (29) which are arcuately movable therein. Upon closure of the cover (16), if one or more of the dividers (29) is in the way, a camming surface (44) carried by cover (16) engages the divider (29) and swings it out of the way so that complete closure can be effected.

Abstract: A rack device for the storage, display, retrieval and replacement of articles of substantially two-dimensions with like shapes but of different contents like items of mail, cards or photographs and similar articles. The device is comprised of a support frame holding two substantially different mechanisms that comprise the device and retain said articles. One mechanism consists of a shelf that extends between the two sides of the support frame and contains vertical elements for the support of said articles. Another mechanism of the device is a removeable rod located below the aforementioned shelf and extending between the sides whereby said articles are suspended from this rod. The device may be employed as a free-standing device or may be flush-mounted on a vertical surface.

Abstract: A modulable oblique bin, in particular for the sorting of documents, which includes a series of compartments laid out side by side within a container having two parallel vertical walls connected to each other at the lower ends thereof by a horizontal wall. The compartments consist of a plurality of obliquely-oriented divider units nested together and disposed within the container, each dividing unit having first, second, third and fourth planar sections connected together in series in end-to-end relationship to form a unit having a W-shaped cross-section. The adjacent sections are at right angles to each other and form inner and outer corners at the intersection of said sections. The first section extends obliquely upward from the horizontal wall and is the longest of the four sections, the second section is next longest, and the third section is the shortest section.

Abstract: A card file of compact and efficient design which is fitted with a compact rotary base and separate stabilizers fastened to the bottom surface of the card file. A swivel base and stabilizers attached to the file housing provide a low profile, lighweight and efficient means by which the card file can be swivelled to any desired position in the horizontal plane. Adjusting means are also available to ensure that the stabilizing means can accommodate any irregularities in the bottom surface of the file or other object to which the swivel is attached in order to provide a proper disposition of the stabilizing elements.

Abstract: In a stacking tray combination of the kind containing a series of trays overlying one another in vertical spaced relationship and containing support means for holding said trays in that described position, the improvement is characterized by at least a portion of the support means comprising a hollow channel shaped member, which is connected to the side of a tray and which contains an open side portion; and by an insertable key means positioned within said channel shaped member, with said key means containing a key portion for linking said channel member within another portion of said support means; and with said key means further having a surface for closing the open side of said channel shaped member and together with that member simulating a thick solid post. In an additional aspect of the invention a cap is provided for covering the upper end of the channel member to add to the impression of solidness of form.

Abstract: A message organizer formed by a plurality of substantially identical message trays arranged in vertically stacked relation and connected in snap-engagement to each other and to a support base. Diagonally opposite corners of each message tray are truncated to expose the corners of rectangular message sheets received within the trays. The trays are closed at opposite sides and open at the front and rear ends. Inclined inner and outer surfaces on the low opposite end walls of each message tray provide angled lable areas and aid in the placement of messages in and removal of messages from the trays.