Abstract: A shelving system that includes a plurality of horizontal support shelves and a plurality of vertical dividers wherein the vertical dividers are configured to extend vertically intermediate adjacent shelves and provide segmentation of the shelf to which the vertical divider is secured. The vertical divider of the shelving system includes a first portion and a second portion wherein the second portion is slidably secured within the interior volume of the first portion. The first portion includes a front wall having a slot formed therein wherein a slider is movably secured within the slot and is operable to provide adjustment of the second portion so as to alter the height of the vertical divider. The vertical dividers include a first fastener and a second fastener secured to opposing ends thereof that are operable to releasably secure the vertical dividers.

Abstract: A display stand suitable for displaying items with round, flat or uneven bottoms, including desserts such as French macarons is disclosed. The display stand can be assembled by the user, and includes at least one base sheet and at least one shelf sheet.

Abstract: A racking system and components are provided in which multiple storage positions are provided for individual storage boxes and automated guided vehicles are present to carry out automated placement, relocation and retrieval of boxes from storage positions in which they are located. The racking system has horizontally extending storage layers in each of which multiple storage positions are located and alternating vertically juxtaposed transfer layers in which automated guided vehicles are movable in at least two directions that are at right angles to each other to place, relocate and retrieve boxes to and from storage positions by vertical movement of the boxes into and out of storage positions in storage layers located above or below a transfer layer. The storage positions have associated with them storage guides for guiding boxes into and out of the storage positions and support arrangements for supporting the boxes in their storage positions.

Abstract: A chassis structure includes a chassis body and at least one holder module. The at least one holder module includes a frame, a handle, and a guiding assembly. The frame is detachably disposed in the chassis body and has a first linking portion. The handle has a holding portion, a second linking portion, and a third linking portion pivoted to the frame. The guiding assembly is disposed on the chassis body and has a first guiding channel, a second guiding slot, and a third guiding slot. The first guiding channel has a first segment, and the second guiding slot has a second segment and a third segment curvedly connected to each other. The first linking portion, the second linking portion, and the third linking portion are adapted to respectively move along the first segment, the third segment, and the third guiding slot simultaneously such that the frame moves upwards and rotates from a first position to a second position simultaneously.

Abstract: In some embodiments, apparatuses and methods are provided herein useful to provide a visual indication of a weight of products stocked on a display assembly, such as a shelf of a shelving unit. The visual indication is provided by virtue of the display assembly having a product support member with a curved configuration that sequentially flattens as additional weight is added thereto. An electronic imaging device can be mounted proximate to the assembly and oriented to capture an image of the product support member and a control circuit can be configured to receive the image and analyze the image to determine a current stock level.

Abstract: The invention relates to an inclined shelf case having a shelf body having at least one inclined shelf which drops away to the take-out side and has an abutting element holding a placed object on the bottom end thereof, wherein the at least one inclined shelf is held to the shelf body via guide rails and is designed as a pull-out running on the guide rails which can be pulled out to the take-out side and having a spring device for decelerating the inclined shelf during the pull-out, which operates between the shelf body and the inclined shelf.

Abstract: A collapsible file organizing assembly retains flat items in an organized disposition through vertical arrangement of tiered, sloped shelves that organize item. A pair of side frames carry panels, channels, crossbars, and fastening mechanisms. The panels easily disassemble and collapse for stowage. The side frames have a top bar, a bottom bar, a straight lateral bar, and a bent lateral bar. A plurality of sleeves join with the straight lateral bar so that a rear panel can be slidably pulled out or into the sleeves. A base panel forms the lowermost surface of the assembly. A plurality of channels extend between the straight lateral bar and the bent lateral bar at an angle. The channels provide a slidable surface that receives shelves. The shelves slidably engage the channels to form a tiered, sloped arrangement. A rear shaft on the shelves abuts against rails disposed along the rear panel.

Abstract: A multi-color pyrometry imaging system for a high-temperature asset includes at least one viewing port in optical communication with at least one high-temperature component of the high-temperature asset. The system also includes at least one camera device in optical communication with the at least one viewing port. The at least one camera device includes a camera enclosure and at least one camera aperture defined in the camera enclosure, The at least one camera aperture is in optical communication with the at least one viewing port. The at least one camera device also includes a multi-color filtering mechanism coupled to the enclosure. The multi-color filtering mechanism is configured to sequentially transmit photons within a first predetermined wavelength band and transmit photons within a second predetermined wavelength band that is different than the first predetermined wavelength band.

Abstract: Embodiments of cascading ice luges and embodiments of apparatuses and methods for making cascading ice luges are disclosed. One apparatus embodying the principles of the invention features shelves and attached brackets in stepwise configuration. The shelves are affixed to a scaffold. Ice blocks can be frozen in trays such that pre-formed lanes are formed in the ice blocks. The trays can be of convenient size that can be placed in a conventional household freezer. Ice blocks can be arranged on the shelves in stepwise figuration and oriented so that a liquid or beverage placed on the uppermost ice block will flow in the pre-formed lanes in a cascading manner thereby rapidly cooling the beverage with minimal dilution.

Abstract: The invention relates to an underlay device (1) for a transportation and presentation container (12) for food, such as fruits and/or vegetables, wherein the transportation and presentation container (12) comprises a bottom part (13) and four side wall parts (14, 14?, 14?, 14??), and the underlay device (1) has four sides walls (3, 3?, 3?, 3??) arranged in a frame shape as an underlay frame (2) of the transportation and presentation container (12) and/or at least three side walls (17, 17?, 17?) having dimensions as an underlay apparatus (16) so that the bottom part (13) of the transportation container (12) can be placed on the underlay frame (2) or the underlay apparatus (16).

Abstract: Improved ice luge trays and methods for use and assembly thereof. The ice luge trays include a trough and a lid that fits above the trough. The trough, with the lid disposed thereon, is configured to be filled with water and placed in a freezer to form an ice block. The lid includes features that forms a channel extending along or through the ice block. The tray is mounted on a support structure to enable a beverage to be chilled as it flows down the channel under gravity, and delivered to a drinking vessel or directly into the mouth of a user.

Abstract: A surgical stand has a support post in a substantially vertical orientation. A frame extends from the support post in a substantially horizontal orientation. A disposable tray has a first deck that rests on and is supported by the frame. A second deck is connected to and transversely spaced apart from the first deck, such that at least lateral access to both the first and second support surfaces is provided.

Abstract: A cosmetic organizer and display assembly holds multiple cosmetic products in an organized manner that displays the cosmetics to facilitate selection of a desired product. The assembly includes a back panel, a bottom panel, and a front panel. The front panel extends upwardly from a forward edge of the bottom panel. A pair of side panels extends between the front panel and the back panel. A top panel extends between the side panels. The top panel has a top edge coupled to a front face of the back panel. The top panel extends downwardly and away from the front face of the back panel whereby a bottom face of the top panel forms an acute angle with respect to the front face of the back panel. A plurality of support panels is coupled to and extends between the side panels and outwardly from the top panel.

Abstract: A display rack capable of being transformed between a first configuration, in which a plurality of rack boxes are arranged in tiers and a second configuration, in which the plurality of rack boxes are vertically arranged in line, the display rack comprising an upper rack having an upper rack box and an upper back plate for holding the upper rack box, a lower rack having a lower rack box and a lower back plate for holding the lower rack box, and a connection member for connecting the upper rack and the lower rack the connection member being rotatably supported at a horizontal line lower than the upper rack box on a front side of the upper back plate and a horizontal line higher than the lower box on a back side of the lower back plate.

Abstract: A kitchen sink organizer is disclosed that provides for a housing with a sloping dish washing detergent reservoir in a bottom base area, a reservoir insert that rests inside the reservoir that allows for degrees of penetration of dish washing implements such as sponges, soap pads and the like, and a plurality of reservoir covers that are formed with open channels through which liquid can drip back into the reservoir when the washing implements are placed on the covers, and where the housing also provides for an upper storage area for sponges, scrub pads, brushes dish towels, a bar of soap, and a ring or wrist watch, and also for a plurality of swinging hanging rods and rod sleeves that are molded onto the outer walls of the housing and which a user can swing outwardly for placement of a damp dish towel or rubber cleaning gloves.

Abstract: A retail display apparatus has a transparent inner cylinder with a top. An outer sleeve surrounds a portion of the transparent inner cylinder and has a top such that a first part of the top of the outer sleeve is a first distance from the top of the transparent inner cylinder and a second part of the top of the outer sleeve is a second distance from the top of the transparent inner cylinder.

Abstract: A surgical stand has a support post in a substantially vertical orientation. A frame extends from the support post in a substantially horizontal orientation. A disposable tray has a first deck that rests on and is supported by the frame. A second deck is connected to and transversely spaced apart from the first deck, such that at least lateral access to both the first and second support surfaces is provided.

Abstract: Particular embodiments of a display fixture for displaying sheet products to consumers can include first and second frame members that are toollessly and removably mounted to a rear support frame, wherein the first frame member includes horizontal trays and the second frame member includes vertical bays. The display fixture may also include a first set of vertical bays that are arranged lateral of the horizontal trays and angled away from the horizontal trays at a first angle. The display fixture may further include a second set of vertical bays that are arranged lateral of the horizontal trays and angled away from the horizontal trays at a second angle that is different from the first angle.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an inventory system with stackable trays that permits access to individual trays. The inventory system comprises an upright pole having a top and bottom, a support attached to the bottom of the pole, and at least two stackable trays, each tray having a fastening device to engage a back of the tray to the pole, wherein when a tray is moved away from the pole, the fastening device disengages the pole, and when a tray is pushed toward the pole, the fastening device can engage the pole. Also disclosed is a stackable tray. Also disclosed is method for removing a lower stacked tray from underneath a higher stacked tray.

Abstract: Particular embodiments of a display fixture for displaying sheet products to consumers can include first and second frame members that are toollessly and removably mounted to a rear support frame, wherein the first frame member includes horizontal trays and the second frame member includes vertical bays. The display fixture may also include a first set of vertical bays that are arranged lateral of the horizontal trays and angled away from the horizontal trays at a first angle. The display fixture may further include a second set of vertical bays that are arranged lateral of the horizontal trays and angled away from the horizontal trays at a second angle that is different from the first angle.

Abstract: A display apparatus can include a substantially self-supporting panel adapted to be erected and used without the use of a support frame. In one embodiment, a frameless display fixture includes first and second panels fastened to one another proximal their upper edges, recesses adapted to receive retail merchandise integrally formed along a front side of the panel, and mating portions proximal their lower edge which interlock with a substantially rigid base unit such that the lower edges of the panels are held a fixed distance from one another. The first and second panels may be substantially mutually self-supporting so as to form a frameless display fixture.

Abstract: A merchandising display assembly. The assembly includes a mounting portion adjustably coupled to a support surface associated with a first product, and a suspending portion for suspending a second product. The suspending portion coupled to the mounting portion, and the mounting and suspending portions are adapted for at least reducing interference with the visibility of the first product.

Abstract: A pedestal comprising (i) a pedestal base whose upper surface defines at least two pairs of open channels, (ii) horizontal lower support members placed in the channels, and (iii) at least one block component which is fitted slidably over one or more of the lower support members. Two or more block components can be used together, and upper support members can be placed in channels in the upper surfaces of the block components so that they are at right angles to the lower support members. The pedestals are particularly useful in the catering and hospitality industry for supporting food and beverage containers, tableware, flower vases and sculptures.

Abstract: A display apparatus can include a substantially self-supporting panel adapted to be erected and used without the use of a support frame. In one embodiment, a frameless display fixture includes first and second panels fastened to one another proximal their upper edges, recesses adapted to receive retail merchandise integrally formed along a front side of the panel, and mating portions proximal their lower edge which interlock with a substantially rigid base unit such that the lower edges of the panels are held a fixed distance from one another. The first and second panels may be substantially mutually self-supporting so as to form a frameless display fixture.

Abstract: A display tree for electrical ornaments has a support tube. A male electrical plug is connected to the support tube upper end. A female electrical socket is connected to the support tube lower end. A flange electrical contact is electrically connected to the female electrical socket. The flange electrical contact is connected to the lower flange. A shelf electrical contact is connected to the shelf bottom side. The shelf electrical contact is for detachable connection to the flange electrical contact. A shelf electrical outlet is connected to the shelf top side. The shelf electrical outlet is electrically connected to the shelf electrical contact.

Abstract: A display system for displaying samples of wallpaper includes a display stand having a frame and at least one panel, a plurality of wallpaper display samples affixed to the at least one panel in a pre-selected pattern, a plurality of pre-cut wallpaper samples correlated with the display samples and a plurality of containers sized and shaped for removably holding the pre-cut samples. The pre-cut samples are sized to be substantially smaller than the display samples, and each of the containers is secured to the at least one panel in front of a pre-selected portion of one of the display samples so that a significant portion of the display sample is exposed for visual and tactile examination. The display stand may include four upstanding members which are arranged at approximately ninety-degree intervals about a notional central axis and which project outwardly from that axis, and which each have at least two substantially oppositely faced mounting surfaces on which wallpaper samples may be displayed.

Abstract: A simulated wedding cake includes a plurality of stackable layers oriented in a vertical manner. One of the plurality of layers defines a base and another of the plurality of layers defines an apex. The plurality of layers have apertures formed therein that are radially spaced about the respective perimeters thereof. The present invention further includes a plurality of capsules removably positionable in the plurality of apertures. Such a plurality of capsules can be filled with bird seed and confetti and may covered with a plurality of a tulles respectively.

Abstract: A display rack for articles comprising a plurality of elongate channels having a generally J-shaped cross-section defining a high rear wall, a low front wall, and a bottom surface to form a trough for supporting articles therein. Each of the elongate channels further have a front surface and a rear surface. Two weight transfer segments are removably attached to the rear surface of the elongate channels such that, when articles on displayed on the rack, the weight of the articles is distributed uniformly among the weight transfer segments.

Abstract: The present invention is a display rack for articles comprising a plurality of elongate channels having a generally J-shaped cross-section defining a high rear wall, a low front wall, and a bottom surface to form a trough for supporting articles therein. Each of the elongate channels further have a front surface and a rear surface. Two weight transfer segments are removably attached to the rear surface of the elongate channels such that, when articles on displayed on the rack, the weight of the articles is distributed uniformly among the weight transfer segments.

Abstract: Sports trading cards are attractively and functionally displayed and stored in an environment or setting related to the sport in which celebrity was achieved, comprising a replica of a sports stadium having a playing field for the play of a given sport and one or more sections to decks of spectator stands surrounding the field, the replication of the stands having slanted surfaces facing a simulation of the playing field for display of cards having relationship to the given sport.

Abstract: A cable tie wrap holder system has a plurality of vertically oriented primary tubes in a cylindrical configuration with an open upper end and a closed lower end. A plurality of vertically oriented secondary tubes are in a cylindrical configuration with an open upper end and a closed lower end. The primary tubes are coupled with the secondary tubes to form a tube assembly with the axes of all the tubes parallel with respect to each other.

Abstract: A merchandise display device for dispensing and displaying digital media cases. Digital media cases are inserted vertically into the opening between the front panel and the lateral supports. This opening limits the number of cases which can be removed and/or inserted at one time. The width of the opening allows only two cases to be inserted or removed at a time, to deter theft. The opening, however, still allows for easy access when removing or inserting the cases. A replaceable pusher is attached to the back wall of the unit to bias the digital media cases toward the front panel. The display units are broken into two separate components, a right and left side. The components allow for flexibility in arranging the display system, depending on the need of the vendor.

Abstract: A display rack for displaying displayed items can be an opaque cabinet with a light source located in the opaque cabinet. The cabinet has a transparent light pipe having a light accepting end and a light emitting end, connected by a light conducting body having an index of refraction that transmits light from the light accepting end to the light emitting end. The cabinet has at least a first tray having an item display portion for holding the displayed item and a second tray having an opaque bottom wall and an opaque front portion configured to operably connect the light accepting end of the transparent light pipe to the light source and maintains the light emitting end of the light pipe in a position where the light emitted by the light emitting end illuminates the card holding portion of the first tray.

Abstract: A bracket system for a display unit can be arranged in a tiered array, one bracket depending from the other. Each bracket includes a back portion, a base and a front portion. The front is shorter than the back portion and the back of each bracket depends from the front of the prior bracket, thereby to provide a progressive tiered array of displays depending downwardly from the first bracket towards subsequent lower arranged brackets to form a display arrangement.

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: An integral dual display rack assembly includes a first frame member at front central position having a plurality of base-plate members attached thereto in a vertical column array to support a display of multiple first sample items of carpeting, flooring or the like. A second frame member, at least partially disposed rearward of the base-plate members and extending laterally from the plurality of base-plate members, includes a guide track assembly supporting a rollerable plurality of carriage frames suitable to support a second display item and to laterally move the same between a first storage position and a second display or viewing position. In such a fashion, a selected first display item upon the first frame member can be readily compared and contrasted with a selected second display item of the second frame member.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a display unit for displaying various flat or flat-packaged articles, such as greeting cards, magazines, brochures, and the like. The display unit includes a molded backboard having a plurality of walls joined to one another by a plurality of horizontal channels and a snap-in retainer for holding the displayed articles which is easily inserted into and removed from the channel of the backboard. Additionally, the present invention relates to a method of making such a molded backboard and a mold insert tool for use in forming the channel of the backboard.

Abstract: A display unit for displaying various flat or flat-packaged articles, such as greeting cards, magazines, brochures, and the like includes a molded backboard having a plurality of walls joined to one another by a plurality of horizontal channels and a snap-in retainer for holding the displayed articles which is easily inserted into and removed from the channel of the backboard.

Abstract: A support rail assembly for positioning work-related accessories adjacent a worksurface such as a table. The rail assembly includes a horizontally elongated rail supported in upwardly spaced relationship from the worksurface by a support arm or stanchion. The rail defines therein an elongate slot which permits the mounting of accessories in various positions on the rail which are convenient to the user. The rail is supportable from either the rear edge of a worksurface or may be cantilevered forwardly from a wall adjacent the worksurface or from a wall panel to which the worksurface is attached.

Abstract: A newsstand module having a triangular shaped module which is composed of similarly juxtaposed lateral shelves, one front module, one back module showcase, an upper display area, one storage room coupled with a safe and a neon sign. The display module permits a computer operator to have full visual control of a store room. In addition, sales are computer operated via a bar code optical reader.

Abstract: An adaptable retail merchandise product display system is particularly suited for display and storage of printed media in planar or roll form. The system includes display cassettes supported in tiers in a cabinet or rack; adjustable roll trays which accommodate rolled merchandise in various roll widths and also supported in tiers in a cabinet or rack; a fin to support merchandise displays and with integral storage compartments; and display spinners having a central vertical axis and radially extended attachment points between which display media extends in a concave form to maximize displayed surface area. The various aspects of the adaptable display can be combined in different arrangements according to the type of merchandise and the retail environment.

Abstract: A modular display system for polyhedron shaped merchandise, such as DVD's, software, computer games, CD's and the like, and a method for manufacturing such a display, is relatively inexpensive to fabricate and presents a highly attractive and functional display. In a preferred embodiment, the system comprises a plurality of individual pocket constraints configured as integral modules aligned and retained in a set of cascading shelves. The individual pocket modules are an integral form having side constraints, a connecting portion extending between the side portions, and a pushing portion having merchandise engagement portion connecting to a bias-providing portion. The cascading shelves are, in a preferred embodiment, formed from a plurality of stackable shelves. Each shelf, in a preferred embodiment, has a horizontal lower base, a vertical back side, a vertical front portion, and a horizontal top piece forming generally a G-shape in the cross-section.

Abstract: A modular display having upper and lower modules. Each module has a pair of upstanding walls and a base therebetween, to define an open ended receptacle. The lower end of the upper module and an upper part of the lower module have mutually engagable hanger parts for connecting the modules together by hanging the lower module from the upper module. A tube may be attached to the back side a lower module upstanding wall for spacing the lower module from a wall such that the modules are angled as desired to receive articles therein.

Abstract: An adaptable retail merchandise product display system is particularly suited for display and storage of printed media in planar or roll form. The system includes display cassettes supported in tiers in a cabinet or rack; adjustable roll trays which accommodate rolled merchandise in various roll widths and also supported in tiers in a cabinet or rack; a fin to support merchandise displays and with integral storage compartments; and display spinners having a central vertical axis and radially extended attachment points between which display media extends in a concave form to maximize displayed surface area. The various aspects of the adaptable display can be combined in different arrangements according to the type of merchandise and the retail environment.

Abstract: A stackable case has a base wall, a pair of opposed side walls and a back wall which are molded together to form a unitary crate structure with an open top and an open front. The open top and open front are designed to provide access to the articles to be accommodated in the crate structure. The base wall is arranged so that its upper surface provides a low friction, article-carrying floor inclined downwardly toward the open front. Partitions are provided to divide the floor area into two or more parallel tracks for receiving articles in rows. The tracks extend forward from the back wall so that the articles in each track are carried by the floor and are allowed to gravity feed toward the open front. A front stopper is provided at the open front for engagement with the leading article in each track to prevent the leading article from falling out of the crate structure.

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