Abstract: A metal sheet comprises a main body forming with at least two opposite mounted portions and two opposite strengthened portions on peripheries thereof; wherein each mounted portion includes an initiating terminal end connected to the main body, a finishing terminal end contiguously extending from the initiating terminal end and a space surrounded by the mounted portion between the initiating and finishing terminal ends; wherein a center line X is defined by connecting center points of cross-sections of various transverse positions of each mounted portion and provided inside of the space; wherein the finishing terminal ends of the two opposite mounted portions define a first distance, and the center lines X of the two opposite mounted portions define a second distance, with the first distance being smaller than the second distance.

Abstract: The present invention provides in one aspect a shelving system which comprises a plurality of uprights and a plurality of shelves, wherein at least one anchoring device is provided that extends rearwardly from an upright of the anchoring system to anchor under a skirting board. The uprights suitably also have base ends that, from rear to front of the shelving system, slope downwardly whereby the floor-standing shelving system leans rearwardly to lean in toward a wall. This system is ideally suited for ease of assembly and installation by, for example, tenants who have no tools for furniture assembly and drilling of walls and often have no permission to drill walls of their rented house or apartment.

Abstract: A double sided bin holder assembly comprises four upstanding posts and at least one horizontal H-shaped frame including two spaced apart parallel side bars and at least one middle bar connected between the side bars. A collar is positioned at each end of the side bars for adjustable connection to the upstanding posts. At least one upwardly extending flange on the middle bar functions to receive and support a plurality of bins with undercut portions thereon that fit over the upwardly extending flange on the middle bar on the H-shaped frame.

Abstract: An ultra narrow, tall, flexible fixture that is capable of holding and displaying greeting cards or other non-greeting card related merchandise in a retail environment. The fixture is easily configured to hold both greeting card and non-greeting card merchandise in an array of display configurations supporting different numbers of display units and shelves. Merchandise may be displayed along one length of the fixture or alternately along two opposing sides of the fixture. The fixture also contains two endcap pieces that are capable of supporting an array of unique fixtures such as gift card holders and curved card pockets. The display units contain multiple levels for storing greeting cards. The fixture additionally provides ample storage space at the base of the fixture for excess merchandise and restocking materials. An area of the fixture can also be configured to support signage and lighting.

Abstract: A handle rack includes a frame having first and second side edges and front and rear crossbars. A plurality of bar extend between portions of the frame. A handle cross-member is disposed rearwardly of the front crossbar and has a first end secured to the first side edge of the frame and a second end secured to the second side edge of the frame. At least one strengthening bar is provided which has a first portion coupled to the front crossbar and a second portion coupled to the handle cross-member.

Abstract: The method for constructing a shelf assembly in a locker having on each side thereof a generally vertically extending longitudinal lip, the lip on one side of the locker hingedly mounting a locker door, comprises the steps of: providing a first sidewall having in an inner sidewall surface thereof a transverse slot located generally midway between upper and lower ends of the sidewall and an inner shoulder at the upper end of the sidewall and a second sidewall having in an inner sidewall surface thereof a transverse slot located generally midway between the upper and lower ends of the sidewall and an inner shoulder at the upper end of the sidewall a first shelf and a second shelf: Inserting the first sidewalls in the locker against a sidewall of the locker; Inserting the second sidewall in the locker higher than the first sidewall and holding the second sidewall at that higher position while the first shelf is inserted at an angle but with side edges of the shelf generally aligned with the slots; lowering the s

Abstract: A storage system includes a rear frame, a plurality of divider panels, and a plurality of shelving supports. The divider panels include a first divider panel and a second divider panel, each divider panel having a front vertical bar and a rear vertical bar, each divider panel being removably connected to the rear frame adjacent the rear vertical bar. The shelving supports are coupled to the divider panel by hoop and prong couplings. A plurality of U-shaped connectors are provided in spaced apart manner along the front vertical bars and the rear vertical bars of each divider panel. Each shelving support has a perimeter that defines corners, with each corner of each shelving support fitted inside a U-shaped connector. Alternatively, loops are provided along the vertical bars of each divider panel, and prongs are provided at the corners of the shelving supports.

Abstract: A rack structure of an oven is provided. In the rack structure, a fixed shelf is disposed in a cavity of an oven and it includes an opening with a predetermined size and a vertical bar arranged on each side of the opening, a slide bar includes an end slidable along the vertical bar, and a movable shelf includes at least one portion supported by the slide bar and it is capable of opening and closing the opening.

Abstract: A locker shelf assembly which has first and second side walls and a shelf. Each of the side walls includes substantially horizontally extending grooves. The shelf has a first end and a second end. The first end of the shelf is positioned in the groove of the first side wall and the second end of the shelf is positioned in the groove of the second side wall. When the assembly is positioned in a locker, the shelf acts to position the first and second side walls against the walls of the locker.

Abstract: The present invention provides a sectional shelf including vertical support members and the metal wire shelf units transversely assembled between the support members. The shelf unit is made up of the metal wire frames and the flexible shelf board. Threaded rods are protruding at two positions in the spacing of two opposite sides of the shelf units, and on the support member, through holes are set, which have studs made up of convex pipe, a screw hole and a diameter-expanding end cap. The convex pipe crosses the through hole, the end cap connects to the outer side of the support member, and the screw hole is for the protruding threaded rods of the shelf unit inserting into the stud.

Abstract: A product display highlighter has a product carrier body for containing and displaying product, and which is configured to fit with a relatively larger display in a manner in which the product carrier body of the display highlighter and products therein are physically set apart from the products of the larger display. The product display highlighter can be placed at any of multiple locations on a larger display, and multiple product display highlighters can be used in connection with a single larger display.

Abstract: A wall mounted shelving unit comprises a pair of shelf supporting wall mounting brackets, each including an upright rear segment and an upright front segment with horizontal crosspieces extending between and connected to the rear and front segments of each bracket. Each crosspiece includes a pair of spaced apart upwardly extending loops or a pair of spaced apart downward extending troughs, and a rear segment of each bracket includes loops for attachment to a wall. Wire shelves rest on the crosspieces, and the upwardly extending loops engage wires on the shelves to prevent relative movement between the shelves and the brackets. Alternatively, the shelf includes downwardly extending shelf trusses that rest in the troughs of the crosspieces.

Abstract: A shelf system is shown and described. In one embodiment, the system is for use with a post having at least one aperture. The system comprises a first head and a second head configured to mount to the post. The system also includes a collar configured to encircle the post and rest on the first and second heads. The collar may engage a shelf or may be integral with a shelf. The collar has an inner track configured to contact the first head and an outer track configured to contact the second head. The collar is configured to allow the shelf to rotate around the post from a first rest-position and return to the first-rest position without encountering a second rest-position.

Abstract: A combination storage rack includes a plurality of upright supports each formed of a plurality of bamboo rods equiangularly arranged around the periphery and a plurality of spacer blocks fixedly mounted in the bamboo rods at different elevations to keep the bamboo rods apart from one another, a plurality of tapered locating members respectively fastened to the upright supports and supported on the spacer blocks, and a plurality of rack panels that have tapered through holes for the passing of the upright supports and for engagement with the tapered locating blocks.

Abstract: A combination storage rack includes multiple upright supports each having two parallel bamboo slats and multiple spacer blocks fixedly connected between the bamboo slats at different elevations, conical locating members each formed of two symmetrical halves and respectively fastened to the upright supports and supported on the spacer blocks, and rack panels horizontally fastened to the upright supports at different elevations, each rack panel having multiple tapered through holes for the passing of the upright supports and for engagement with the conical locating blocks at the upright supports.

Abstract: A retail store shelving structure adapted to be positioned between a first aisle and a second aisle comprises vertical support elements. At least one horizontal shelf is supported on the vertical support elements. A first retail product display volume is located between the vertical support elements for displaying a first retail product. The first retail product display volume is accessible from the first aisle and the second aisle. A second retail product display volume is located between the vertical support elements for displaying a second retail product. The second retail product display volume is accessible from only one of the first aisle and the second aisle.

Abstract: Assembly of a structurally sound modular shelving system includes forming an H-shaped base structure, or otherwise-shaped base structure, by releasably hooking a tie beam into a first base piece and a second base piece. A first column member is slid into the first base piece by sliding an insert tab at an end of an elongate body of the first column into a vertical passage through the first base piece. A second column member is similarly slid into a second base piece. A header member is releasably hooked into the first and second columns, the header member extending substantially horizontally between the first and second columns and substantially perpendicularly to the first and second base pieces.

Abstract: A removable plate tensioning shelf for accommodating articles includes two lateral racks (1) and several plates (2) mounted between the racks (1). It is provided a plurality of grooves (4) engaging with the surface configuration of the pillars (3) of the racks (1) from respective corner on each connecting side of the plates (2) and the racks (1). The grooves (4) can surround pillars (3) firmly and make plates (2) tension firmly in the racks (1) when the plates (2) are mounted in the racks (1). It is allowed to adjust the width of the racks (1) at any moment and add additional support racks between the racks (1).

Abstract: A kit and shelving system to store work tools, equipment and supplies in a motor vehicle and plastic shelves for use therein are provided. Each of the shelves includes a reinforced composite panel of the cellular core sandwich-type. Each of the panels has front, back and side edge portions. Each of the shelves includes a first shelf support having an outer facing surface and an inner channel dimensioned to receive and retain a first one of the edge portions of the panel. The first edge portion of the panel is bonded to the first shelf support within the inner channel.

Abstract: A shelving system includes a product, a base, a tray insert, a template, and a placement clip. The base has a top surface forming a receptacle and includes a hanger assembly for releasably securing the base to a shelving unit positioned in a retail environment. The tray insert is releasably secured into the receptacle formed in the top surface of the base. The tray insert has a plurality of slots spaced along a length of the tray insert. The template is received over the tray insert to cover the tray insert. The template has a plurality of openings through the tray insert to selectively expose a desired subset of slots. The placement clip is releasably secured through one of the openings in the template into a pair of the desired subset of slots. The placement clip acts to releasably secure the template to the tray insert and is adapted to maintain the product.

Abstract: Disclosed are shelf systems, in particular shelf systems which are used to support, display and/or organize articles having a length substantially greater than their width or diameter. Such elongated articles include, but are not limited to, the following: construction materials, such as pipes, moldings, lumber, extrusions and the like; garden tools, such as rakes, hoes, shovels, picks and the like; and home cleaning tools, such as brooms, mops and the like.

Abstract: There is disclosed a pocket door system. The pocket door system comprises a pocket door sized and shaped to fit into a pocket opening in a wall. Associated with the pocket door is a storage means which is sized and shaped to fit into the pocket opening in the pocket door. The pocket door system also comprises a means for sliding the pocket door and the associated storage means into and out of the pocket opening. A kit for installing a pocket door system is also disclosed.

Abstract: A particularly styled shelf of a simplified design has a unique structure and appearance from a minimum of components. The shelf may be both stackable, one shelf upon the other, for the storage of goods, and can be easily nested into a compact state, when shelves are desired to be stored or shipped. Each of the shelves has a platform with spaced apart planks upon transverse ribs, and the platform provides a smooth transition for ready storage of goods. Each shelf has two closed loop wire legs, at each end, and the legs elevate the shelf when upon another shelf or a surface. The downward end of each leg has a foot portion of less width than the handle. The foot portions may be inserted through the handle to furnish interconnection of stacked shelves, even when subject to a lifting force.

Abstract: A shelf arrangement for storing and exhibiting products of at least a first product type and a second product type in a showroom including a first shelf of a first shelf type having at least two shelf bases and a second shelf of a second shelf type having at least two shelf bases. The first shelf base provides a first surface for exhibiting products and the second shelf base has a console attachment that provides a second surface for exhibiting products.

Abstract: A domestic refrigerator comprises a cavity (c) with side walls (10a) provided with removable opposing supporting elements (16) and having guides (22) capable of co-operating with lateral sliders (26) for shelves (14) in order to permit the latter to be positioned at different heights. Said shelves (14) comprise two planar portions (18, 20) articulated with one another, a first portion (18), which is more extensive in the manner of a leaf, co-operating with the guides (22, 22a-d) with the aim of being able to assume two stable positions at different heights, a second portion (20) in the manner of a bracket co-operating rotatably with seats for said supporting elements so as to be able to assume a first configuration substantially coplanar with the leaf and a second configuration angled relative to the latter.

Abstract: A shelf is connected to risers that are interference fit together to achieve a clamping effect between the shelves and the risers. Each shelf may comprise a plastic shelf portion and at least one reinforcement portion secured to the plastic shelf portion to reinforce the plastic shelf portion along its length. In one embodiment a plurality of metal bars are used as the reinforcement portion having a tapered end. The reinforcement portions may be inserted into channels formed in the plastic shelve portions and secured to the shelf portions using an interference fit.

Abstract: A merchandise display unit configured to be coupled with fixed shelving. The merchandise display unit comprises a frame that is configured to be coupled to fixed shelving and a display tier for displaying merchandise. The merchandise display unit may be moved to various locations within a retail environment while still displaying the merchandise outside of the merchandise packaging.

Abstract: A shelving system including a pair of upright members, a plurality of cross-members extending between the upright members, and a plurality of shelves. Each shelf includes a plurality of first wire members defining a support surface, as well as at least two second wire members defining a support channel. Portions of the second wire members are upturned and define first and second engagement members. During assembly, each shelf is lowered onto a cross-member until the support channel engages the cross-member, whereupon the engagement members receive a respective upright member and thereby prevent rotation of the shelf about the cross-member.

Abstract: An extending vertical wall secures to the rear edge of a shelf assembly inside a refrigerator compartment. The vertical wall comprises a vertical panel with two downwardly protruding legs. The legs removably reside within sockets included in the rear edge of the refrigerator shelf assembly. When the vertical wall is attached to the refrigerator shelf assembly, the vertical wall prevents items placed on the shelf from toppling off the back edge of the shelf assembly. At the user's discretion, the vertical wall may be quickly and easily removed from the shelf assembly. In an alternative embodiment, the wall is a formed retainer having an inserted U-shape such that the legs are received in the shelf sockets.

Abstract: A merchandiser rack comprising a rear storage module having a storage area including at least one shelf and at least two display modules. The display modules have shelves, with at least a portion of the rear of the display modules having shelves being open to allow stocking of the shelves from the rear. The display modules are pivotally connected to the rear storage module to allow the display modules to be rotated relative to the rear storage module between an open position and a closed position. The open position allows access to the rear of the display modules. The merchandiser rack, when in the closed position, has an outside periphery, and the display modules are not accessible through the rear of the display modules from the outside periphery along any horizontal line.

Abstract: A display for a group of semi-rigid to semi-flaccid sheet goods has a base, and a pair of parallel sidewalls that extend upward from the base a spaced distance from each other that is smaller than the width of the sheet goods. A plurality of channels is fixed to each sidewall so that each channel is perpendicular to the base and points toward the other sidewall at a uniform inclined angle. The angle of the channels is such that one of the sheet goods can be received between opposing pairs of the channels when curved in an arc. This arcuate presentation of the semi-rigid to semi-flaccid sheet goods ensures that the sheet goods will remain erect for an extended period of time while situated in the display.

Abstract: Work stations for nail technicians are provided. In this regard, a representative work station, among others, includes a center console module having front, rear, top, and bottom walls. The rear wall includes holes at the proximal end and distal end for storing a nail drill device. The rear wall further includes an opening for storing a control unit of a nail drill device. The opening is adjacent to the holes at one of the proximal end and distal end. The rear wall further includes a drawer positioned between the holes at the proximal end and distal end. The work station further includes two end modules that are coupled to the center console module, forming a “U” shape configuration.

Abstract: Decking for a storage rack system is presented in which the decking is formed from a single sheet of sheet metal. The single sheet of sheet metal is cut and folded to form a plurality of parallel deck members having an upper deck surface, a lower deck surface, and sidewalls. The single sheet of sheet metal further folded to form two cross rails perpendicular to the deck members at either end of the deck members. Each cross rail comprises a lower rail surface and a side rail surface. Each lower rail surface overlaps at least a portion of the lower deck surface of the deck members. The lower rail surfaces are secured to the lower deck surface at the overlap of the lower rail surface and the lower deck surface.

Abstract: A bottle for a medicine is disclosed. The bottle may have a base portions a threaded neck portion, a child resistant cap and a grip portion. The bottle may be part of a kit having other bottles without a grip section. The bottle may be part of a retail display system.

Abstract: A merchandise display system is presented. The display system includes a support frame, a plurality of shelves disposed on the support frame, and a plurality of dividers coupled to each shelf. Each shelf includes a base having a plurality of arcuate surfaces extending continuously as tangent radii from a front end to a rear end of the base. In one embodiment, the arcuate surfaces and the dividers cooperate to define a plurality of lanes. Each lane is dimensioned to accommodate a front to back column of merchandise items. When a merchandise item is placed at the rear end of one of the lanes, the merchandise item traverse the lane by gravity to the forward end of the lane such that the merchandise item is presented to a prospective consumer in a substantially upright and forward facing position.

Abstract: A gravity feed shelving system is provided in which specially configured tiers contain necked-down channels for the receiving, storing and dispensing of series of flexible packages such as flex bags. Each channel is configured with relatively wide receiving and dispensing portions at the rear and front of the tier, respectively, and a narrowed intermediate portion that partially compresses the flex bags and restrains them against their removal from the channel until the flex bag passes from the intermediate portion into the dispensing portion. The tier has an operatively sloped orientation so that, once placed within the receiving portion of the channel, each flex bag is urged along the channel and into the intermediate portion by the force of its own weight.

Abstract: A postal cart according to the invention includes a base on wheels and a support frame mounted on the base. An upper shelf and a lower shelf are mounted at the top and bottom of the frame and accessible from a front side of the cart. A series of rectangular compartments are accessible from the front side of the cart, each compartment configured for storage of one postal tray filled with mail, but insufficiently wide to store more than one such postal tray side by side in the same compartment. A number of pull out sliding shelves are mounted along the bottom of no more than about half of the compartments, the remaining compartments being free of the sliding shelves. The compartments are configured to fit one tray in each. The vertical density of the compartments is greater than would be possible if a sliding shelf were disposed in all of the compartments.

Abstract: A movable rack for supporting articles. In a preferred embodiment, the rack comprises a frame which supports first and second shelf groups. The second shelf group can be added to the rack when additional shelf space is required and can be removed when additional shelf space is not needed or when the rack is to be moved through or stored in places with limited floor space. Wheel supports and wheels are secured with respect to the frame permitting the rack to be moved. The wheel supports are extensible outward from the frame thereby improving rack stability, particularly when one or more of the second group shelves are attached or when it is desired to move the rack.

Abstract: A shelf-edge rail device and method are provided that can be easily attached to existing shelves over the built-in C-channels or can be built into the shelves at manufacturing time. In addition to providing the capability for mounting a variety of display devices within the shelf-edge rail device, the shelf-edge rail device is impact resistant and adjustable to configure the angle of display by the display devices. Thus, the shelf-edge rail devices can be angled differently for shelves of different heights to maximize view-ability by a shopper.

Abstract: A rack mounted computer system. In one variation the computer rack is configured for side-by-side placement of computers. In another variation, the computer rack includes flanges for supporting the placement of computer units within the rack. In another variation the computer rack is configured with retaining clips. In yet another variation, the computer rack is configured to receive computers with chassis that are adapted for side-by-side placement.

Abstract: A board for a display rack includes a top surface and a bottom surface, and at least one elongate groove is defined in the top surface and the bottom surface, respectively. The elongate groove is defined by ribs with trapezoid-shaped cross section so as to reinforce the structural strength of the board. A plurality of holes are defined in corners of the board so as to be connected with connection members which assemble the boards to be the display rack.

Abstract: A merchandising display system having a molded shelf unit containing a plurality of shelves and/or a pegboard for holding goods, and one or more graphic panels for displaying advertising or other information is disclosed. The shelf unit includes first and second side walls having undulating front edges. The graphic panels conform to match the undulating edges.

Abstract: A mechanical picking system for a x-y picker dispensing apparatus that includes at least one substantially horizontal shelf operable for supporting a product, and a picker assembly which further includes an unpowered end effector. The unpowered end effector includes a plurality of receiving fingers and a holding area. The unpowered end effector is rotatable with respect to the shelf to enable the fingers to transfer the product from the shelf to the holding area.

Abstract: A shelf storage system having an interim storage shelf which is disposed in a group of primary storage shelves for preliminarily receiving products and a shelf control appliance for receiving products from the interim storage shelf. Products are always stored via the interim storage shelf, with the aid of a transport device. Because of the use of the interim storage shelf, the product can be parked until the shelf control appliance has handled output processing or retrieval of products. Moreover, a second shelf control unit is not required in order to distribute the products in this shelf for the purpose of storage.

Abstract: A display rack system includes a main frame with a selectable number of swingable display frames releasably attached thereto. Each display frame includes vertical mounting arms with a plurality of slots therealong. Item support assemblies releasably engage these mounting arms, on each side thereof, so as to releasably attach item support assemblies, e.g., shelves, hooks and clamps, thereto. Wire supports are further releasably attached to the arms to restrain item movement during swinging movement of the display frames. The main frame can either be basally supported or attached to a vertical surface.

Abstract: A shelf, having a primary surface (20); a wall (30) extending from the primary surface (20), the wall (30) having a right wall (34) and a left wall (36); a rear edge (40) extending from the primary surface (20); a flange (50) disposed rearwardly and immediately adjacent to the right wall (34), and the left wall (36); the flange (50) extending downwardly to extend lower than the primary surface (20); a member (60) extending away from the rear edge (40); whereby the member (60) is capable of being received by a hole, and the flange (50) is capable of supporting the shelf in place.

Abstract: A apparatus for moving an article that contains a first telescoping tube movably connected to a second telescoping tube, a suction cup connected to said first telescoping tube, and a drive assembly connected to the first telescoping tube.

Abstract: A shelf assembly for use in a refrigerator includes a shelf panel and a pair of opposite support rails. The shelf panel has upwardly angled perimeter regions and may comprise a strengthened glass material, such as a transparent strengthened glass material, such as tempered glass. Each of the support rails includes a base portion and an angled portion that extends at an angle from the base portion. The angled portions of the support rails are bonded along the lower surface of the upwardly angled side perimeter regions of the shelf panel.

Abstract: Disclosed is a lightweight caster assembly and modular shelf system for use on an existing collapsible foldable cart with four wheels.

Abstract: Shelving assemblies and methods of use of the same are disclosed. The shelving assemblies include at least a pair of side units having protrusions that extend therefrom and that are received in receptacles on a plurality of shelves.