Abstract: A low cost automatic ice cube maker of simplified construction for use in the freezer compartment of a domestic refrigerator. The ice maker includes a one-piece, molded plastic bail or sensing arm for monitoring the level of ice cubes in an underlying storage bin. The movable bail includes fingerlike resilient projection extending radially from one of the end portions of the bail. The distal end of the projection engages a portion of the ice maker fixed in position relative to the movable bail wherein the resilient projection functions as a springlike member biasing the bail toward a lowermost position. The ice maker also includes a pivotally mounted ice tray that can be easily snapped out of its ice making position for removal and cleaning at a location outside the freezer compartment. An externally accessible mechanism for actuating a test switch of the internal control circuit of the ice maker is provided to facilitate servicing of the ice maker.

Abstract: The present invention is an adjustable refrigeration display rack arranged to support produce on a refrigerated produce case for display. The adjustable display rack includes a telescopic frame carrying a support rack and anchors for securing the frame to the refrigerated produce case. The display rack further includes a multi-section shelf unit comprising a plurality of shelf sections connected in end to end relation. One of the shelf sections is slidably mounted on the frame. The other shelf sections are supported above the frame by legs pivotally carried by the shelf sections. The support legs have a free end arranged to releasably engage selected teeth of the support rack to support the shelf sections on the frame in a selected angular orientation.

Abstract: A bracket assembly and shelf wherein the bracket assembly comprises an adjustable bracket assembly for supporting the shelf. The assembly includes a bracket member having a recess therein for receiving a shelf first portion, a slide member moveably mounted on the bracket member and having a recess therein for receiving a shelf second portion, and a lock means between the bracket and slide member for locking together and variably positioning the bracket and slide members relative to one another.

Abstract: A bracket assembly for supporting a shelf, the assembly including a bracket member, a first slide member having a first notch thereon, the first slide member being slidably mounted on the bracket member, a second slide member having a second notch thereon, the second slide member being slidably mounted on the bracket member such that the second notch is opposed to the first notch, the first and second notches being adapted to receive and retain shelving therebetween, and lock means for locking the first and second slide members in selected positions on the bracket member.

Abstract: A rack for forming a slide out support shelf in an enclosure such as an oven comprises an outer frame member defining the perimeter of the rack and having opposite front and rear limbs and opposite parallel side limbs, and a series of spaced parallel support members extending between and rigidly secured at their opposite ends to one of the pairs of opposite limbs of the outer frame member. The support members define a support surface of the rack and the rear limb of the frame member forms a stop member raised above the support surface when the rack is positioned in the enclosure with the side arms engaging above opposed guide ribs on opposite side walls of the enclosure. The side limbs have integrally formed rearwardly projecting and downwardly inclined hook-like projections for engaging over the guide ribs to prevent the rack from tilting and from pulling all the way out.

Abstract: A merchandise display of two upstanding standards each forming a longitudinally extending slot positioned so that the slots face each other with two bottom side members each connected to one of the standards and extending forwardly therefrom, each of the bottom side members having a front end and a retaining member near the front end. A shelf having means engaging the retaining member on each of the side members and having a ledge at the rear thereof disposed between the standards, a panel connecting the front ends of the bottom side members and an apertured board slidably held in the slots in the standards resting on the ledge.

Abstract: A shelf assembly comprising a plurality of parallel spaced platform members and a plurality of spaced frame members fixedly connected to the platform members so as to define a grid-like shelf, each of the frame members extending normal to the platform members and each having distal ends extending beyond the outer most platform members. A pair of allochirally configurated shelf end support brackets is provided, each end bracket having means for freely supporting the distal ends of the frame members so as to support the shelf in a generally horizontal plane when the support brackets are secured to an associated wall.

Abstract: An adjustable shelf assembly intended primarily for use with a rack having a plurality of spaced, slotted generally vertical uprights is disclosed. The adjustable shelf assembly includes a generally planar rectangular shelf pan to which are secured front and rear shelf support tabs. The tabs at the rear of the shelf are fixed while those at the front are slideable forwardly and rearwardly with respect to the shelf pan. An actuator button is provided for each of the slideable shelf support tabs which are biased forwardly by coil springs. Rearward force applied to the actuator buttons causes the slideable forward shelf tabs to move to the rear so that the shelf can be disconnected from the rack frame.

Abstract: A durable, lightweight, non-metallic replacement rack, or tray assemblage, which is uniquely designed to be readily interchangeable with the metal racks normally provided by the leading manufacturers of refrigerated cases adapted for use in displaying produce, meats, deli items and the like. The novel tray assemblage of the invention is constructed of lightweight, high density, injection molded polyethylene (structural foam). The unique assemblage embodies several interlocking, interchangeable parts such as partitions, elevated trays and data display standards, which can be interconnected so as to substantially increase the versatility of the assemblage over the metal racks of the type generally furnished by the display case manufacturers.

Abstract: To provide support for a plurality of shelf elements disposed one above another, each shelf element is provided with one or more apertures for receiving tubular shelf supporting posts and each aperture is arranged to be closed by means including a support sleeve projecting from a lower surface of each shelf element together with support means mounted on the inner surface of said support sleeve for supporting and positioning suitable closure means disposed within each shelf aperture and mounted on said support means so as to provide a partial closure therefor but which is adapted to receive the lower end of a support post for another higher shelf. Each shelf element affords a multiplicity of arrangements for receiving mounting posts so that the unused shelf apertures are partially closed so as not to derrogate from the function of the shelf as a supporting device for various items to be supported or displayed.

Abstract: The invention is concerned with a shelving structure of the kind which is assembled from a number of vertical elements (struts) and interconnected horizontal elements (beams), and in particular to a shelf for such a shelving structure. Such shelves are conventionally formed from sheet metal, comprising a horizontal shelf panel and flanges extending vertically downwardly from the shelf panel on at least two sides thereof, each flange being folded backwardly on itself to increase the strength of the flange. In accordance with this invention, each flange is so folded as to provide a pocket in which an elongate reinforcing member is positioned, such reinforcing members engaging the underside of the shelf panel.

Abstract: An open wire shelf and supporting brackets wherein the shelf has longitudinal wires to enter and be gripped by depressions in the brackets so as to be removable and adjusted to three positions of different extent from a support for the brackets.

Abstract: An improved shelf structure for use in a display rack having interconnected corner posts, comprising opposed, spaced shelf support arms connected by a plurality of telescoping cross members adapted to telescope between an extended and retracted position for varying the planar surface area of the shelf structure. An article support, carried by the cross members, includes top and bottom article engaging surfaces each having a different coefficient of friction and being adapted to contact articles placed on the shelf structure. Latch elements, releasably mounted to the shelf support arms, are adapted to mount the shelf structure to virtually all corner post designs of current display racks and to dispose the shelf structure in the desired angular attitude from front to rear.

Abstract: A removable display shelf is provided for being selectively mounted in either of two modes on at least a pair of spaced upright supports, the latter being positioned forwardly of an upright supporting member. The shelf includes a panel section having at least a portion thereof adapted to be disposed between a pair of upright supports. Provided on one surface of the panel section are first and second ramp sections. The first ramp section has an article-contacting surface extending angularly rearwardly from the panel section one surface. The second ramp section is positioned forwardly of the first ramp section and has an article-contacting surface extending angularly forwardly from the panel section one surface. When the shelf is in a first mode, the first and second ramp sections coact to support an article in an upwardly tilted position. The panel section includes a second surface provided with laterally spaced guide means between which an article is accommodated when the shelf is in a second mode.

Abstract: This invention relates to a gravity-feed shelf and to low friction tracks for use in such shelves. The tracks comprise a web panel and an integral flange panel together providing an "L"-shaped structure and are characterized by a frangible zone by which a portion of the web panel can be broken away from an adjacent portion to reduce the width of the web panel, whereby the tracks readily can be adapted for use in conjunction with various sizes of packages and/or single bottles.

Abstract: A display stand having two pair of uprights with each upright having an inwardly facing flat face portion. Horizontal beams connect each pair of uprights with each beam having an upstanding tab extending from near each end thereof defining a space between the tab and the adjacent flat face of the associated upright. A display shelf has integral mounting means extending perpendicularly from the shelf in registry with each upright and having an arcuate lip portion adjacent each upright with a slot therein. There is a slot in the shelf in vertical alignment with each slot in the mounting means, and each slot is sized snugly to receive the associated upstanding tab on said horizontal beams. Also disclosed is an extension shelf slideable with respect to the main shelf with detent latching means preventing disengagement of the shelf extension.

Abstract: A shelf supports a load in such a steam environment as a steam sterilizer. The shelf includes at least one load supporting member which has a thermally efficient configuration. Accordingly, the shelf members may be tubular, may have channels with U-shaped cross sections, may be beams having an inverted T-shaped cross section or may be a tray having a plurality of U-shaped channels. Thus, the surfaces of each load supporting member are so adapted that formation of condensation on the surfaces is inhibited. In addition, the members are designed to retain at least a portion of the condensation formed on the surfaces of the members and direct to a desired location any condensation that cannot be held by the load supporting member.

Abstract: A two-piece telescoping shelf adaptor construction adaptable to be supported on a shelf structure in a flat or inclined position and adjustable to accommodate varying shelf depths comprising first and second members each being formed having a similar number of spaced parallel adjacent guide channels extending thereacross, the first member having a front wall extending across the front edge thereof and the second member having a rear wall extending across the rear edge thereof, the guide channels each including a floor portion and spaced upstanding wall portions extending across the first and second members to form separators between the adjacent channels, the upstanding wall portions on the second member having cross-sectional shapes and being spaced to slidably receive and telescopingly cooperate with the upstanding wall portions on the first member whereby the first and second members can be moved relative to each other in order to achieve a desired length between the front wall of the first member and the

Abstract: An improved molded tray for a display stand is shaped to provide a rectangular planar product-support member, whose support area is free of structural invasion by other parts of the tray. The planar product-support member is reinforced by an integral, transverse, peripheral reinforcing flange that extends vertically along the periphery of the support member. Integral, tubular corner post-receiving means are provided adjacent each corner of the support member and tangent to the peripheral flange. Reinforcing strips extend parallel to and outwardly of the reinforcing flange at two opposed sides of the tray, and are integral with the tubular post-receiving means. A horizontal top wall joins the upper edges of the peripheral flange and each parallel reinforcing strip. The underside of the planar support member is reinforced by a grid of orthogonal ribs, and the support member is apertured, between the reinforcing ribs to reduce the amount of plastic used in forming the tray.

Abstract: A variable shelf organizer adapted to being assembled to provide shelf organizers of various sizes. The elements are constructed so that portions of them may be cut or broken away to adjust the length and/or width thereof and so that the parts interlock to give product troughs of various lengths and widths.

Abstract: A retainer for a shelf including a barrier member. The barrier member is adapted to be supported by the shelf and releasably secured to the shelf in at least two positions of adjustment including an article retaining position and an article access position. With the barrier member secured in the retaining position, articles are prevented from inadvertently falling from the shelf.

Abstract: A serving tray for use in a food rethermalizing cabinet. The tray is sectioned by a thermal divider and formed so that dishes of food placed therein can be selectively heated or cooled by separate air streams flowing from one end of the tray to the other. The thermal divider extends from one side of the tray to the other separating the tray interior into two channels. Inlet and outlet ports are provided at opposite ends of each channel. Tapered connectors on the sides of the tray are designed to mate with matching tapered sections in the cabinet such that when the tray is firmly seated in the cabinet, a fluid tight seal exists between the mating connector members. The inlet and outlet ports for each channel are precisely aligned with corresponding ports in the cabinet and the tray is supported thereby in the cabinet and cannot be inserted in reverse orientation.

Abstract: A variable shelf organizer adapted to being assembled to provide shelf organizers of various sizes. The elements are constructed so that portions of them may be broken away to adjust both the length and the width and so that the parts interlock to give product troughs of various widths.

Abstract: Easily assembled structures formed by light weight members that are readily and securely joined using a compressible clip. The clip is attached projectingly to one member and inserted axially into another member whose inner walls compress the clip and form the desired junction between the two members. The assemblage is mounted vertically using elongated hooks.

Abstract: The assembly includes a shelf bracket for constructing shelving from spaced elongated shelf boards that have a standard thickness. An elongated leg of rectangular cross section includes a longitudinal groove formed into one of its major surfaces. A pair of U-shaped clips each are in the form of a pair of plates joined by a flat bight with the widths of the plates being spaced apart for snug engagement with a marginal edge portion of a shelf board. The bight seats tightly in the groove and preferably has a thickness substantially equal to the depth of the groove. The clips are individually secured in respective different spaced portions of the groove with the bight seated therein.

Abstract: A shelf structure includes a shelf body having a pair of spaced gripping and strengthening projections, each projection extending longitudinally from one side edge to the other along the undersurface of said shelf body and being integrally attached to said undersurface. The shelf structure is removably attached to two opposed side supports, as, e.g., the side walls of a bathroom cabinet, by engagement of each of the gripping projections at its sides with opposed lateral projections on each of the side supports.

Abstract: A frame for forming a tray having a plurality of slats, the frame having a pair of spaced substantially parallel assemblies, each having a pair of components engageable longitudinally of each other to form a plurality of slat receiving openings facing laterally of the assembly on a first side and obstructed on a second side of the assembly; a pair of rigid members disposed in spaced substantially parallel relation extending between and engaging corresponding opposite end portions of the assemblies in substantially right angular relation to form a frame of a substantially rectangular configuration with the first sides of the assemblies facing each other and with corresponding slat receiving openings of the assemblies aligned along substantially parallel paths between the rigid members of the pair; and fasteners securing together the components of each pair and the rigid members and the opposite end portions of the assemblies in the substantially rectangular configuration and releasable for the removal of one c

Abstract: An elongated planar reversible shelf on which the opposite edges are curved so that one edge merges smoothly with one major face and intersects the other face at an angle of 90.degree., and the other edge merges smoothly into the other major face and forms a 90.degree. angle with the one. The faces and, if desired, the ends are covered with a wood or plastic veneer or laminate.

Abstract: A shelf system especially suited for installation in closed spaces such as van trucks. Four vertically, spaced front and rear posts are installed vertically as opposite corners of the shelf structure and each post comprises an open channel having vertically spaced openings therein. The channels in the front and rear posts are arranged to face towards each other. A plurality of shelves each comprises a flat steel band member on the elongated front and rear edges with each band member having an arcuate end leading to a notched tip or hook which fits in a respective opening in the vertical member. The ends of the band on one side are freely flexible for insertion of the hooks in the openings.

Abstract: An improved sheet metal shelf is disclosed which may be made without welding, thus allowing prepainted or finished metal sheet to be used. The shelf is a one piece metal shelf having a top panel, side walls and end walls extending down from the sides and ends respectively of the top panel, and co-operating means on the side and end walls for mechanically joining the side and end walls together at the corners of the shelf.

Abstract: An adjustable shelving rack is disclosed having two elements. The first element includes two sections interconnected by a series of planar rungs, one of the sections being disposed above the plane formed by said rungs and the other section being disposed below the plane formed by said rungs. The second element includes two sections supporting a series of planar rungs having both of its sections disposed on the same side of the plane formed by said rungs. The rungs of both elements lie in the same plane when the two elements are coupled together.

Abstract: A molded polystyrene foam wedge-shaped merchandise support with a plurality of reinforcing ribs with at least one transfer hole in each rib. The top, edges and sides of the support may be covered by a protective covering. The protective covering may be a thermoplastic sheet, such as an acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene polymer, or a laminated fiberboard.

Abstract: An ajustable shelf assembly which, in a four corner post embodiment, preferably includes novel latch structure at each of the opposed front corners of the assembly. Each latch structure is comprised of a flex arm with a latch finger mounted on one end, the flex arm being connected to the shelf at the other end. The flex arm, which preferably is inherently flexible, is normally in a connect position generally parallel to the front edge of the shelf, the latch finger being received in a front corner post hole in that connect position, thereby connecting the shelf and corner post into a shelf assembly. The flex arm's latch finger is retracted from the connect position simply by depressing or flexing the flex arm out of the front edge parallel position by temporarily exerting a force thereon generally normal to the shelf's front edge, thereby permitting the shelf to be easily assembled with or disassembled from the corner post by exerting a manual force on the flex arm generally normal to the shelf's front edge.

Abstract: The specification discloses an over liner having canted ribs for supporting an oven rack. The parallel elongated ribs are defined by converging canted upper and lower surfaces extending from the side walls of the oven liner into the oven cavity. A series of nodes are spaced along the upper surface of each rib to support an oven rack. A shoe protrudes from the lower surface of the ribs near the forward end of the oven cavity, the shoe engaging a boss formed on guide rails on two sides of the oven rack to prevent the rack from being completely withdrawn from the oven. The oven rack is a mesh formed of parallel bar members having guide rails disposed perpendicular to the plane of the mesh along two sides thereof. Supporting surfaces are provided at an angle to the rails so that the rack may be slidably supported at an angle to the horizontal by the nodes formed on the upper surface of the ribs.

Abstract: An adjustable shelving system comprises two or more upright standards each having a forwardly projecting shelf support member pivotably depending therefrom which is infinitely vertically adjustable therealong. When positioned horizontally, the support members lockingly engage with their respective standards. The members secure a shelf by means of brackets which are mechanically affixed to the shelf and spaced to define rearwardly opening cavities which receive the support members. Each shelf comprises a wire grid of a plurality of longitudinally and laterally disposed members. Each bracket has outwardly projecting tabs which encircle two adjacent longitudinal members of the shelf. Each bracket also has a raised central portion and downwardly, inwardly projecting tabs which collectively embrace the shelf support member.

Abstract: A two piece, lengthwise telescopically adjustable, shelf adapted to be mounted between vertical structural members or studs in a building. The lengthwise adjustability permits use of the shelf arrangement in spite of wide variations in the center-to-center spacing between the structural members.

Abstract: Shelving assembly includes vertically disposed corner posts interconnected at their bottom ends by base panels secured to the posts by disjointable connecting means and interconnected at their top ends by header panels disjointably secured to the posts together with a plurality of vertically spaced clips disjointably mounted to each post and arranged to support a plurality of shelves except for the bottom shelf which is arranged for disposition in a horizontal attitude and which also is tiltable by virtue of its support along its rear edge by a tilt beam, the shelf which is disposed immediately above the lowermost shelf being arranged to form a tiltable back portion for the device which is disposed in approximately perpendicular relation to the lowermost shelf when tilted.

Abstract: A protective, retaining device for shelf items stored in refrigerated or unrefrigerated enclosures to protect the items from spilling or breakage when the enclosure is jarred or moved is disclosed. The device of this invention is particularly adapted for use in recreational vehicles. The device consists of parallel, mutually spaced rods interconnected by at least one support. Each of said rods telescopes, and is longitudinally adjustable and spring-loaded. In addition, each rod has a skid resistant foot at either end so that the device may be mounted between opposed structural walls to retain objects on storage shelves while permitting access to the objects without removal of the retaining device of this invention.

Abstract: The invention relates to a universal shelving system including slotted conventional upright supports, bracket assemblies for interengaging slots of the upright supports, and shelf members having uninterrupted upper surfaces for supporting goods thereon, and being supported on the underside thereof by the bracket assemblies. Hat-shaped sections are provided on the underside of the shelf members for providing reinforcement for the shelf members and for providing a surface for supporting engagement by the bracket assemblies. Each bracket assembly includes a bracket tab section for attachment to an upright support, and a bracket arm section pivotally mounted to the bracket tab section. A pivoted spring clip detent means is attached either to the tab section or the arm section, and cooperates with detent openings in the other of the sections.

Abstract: Wall fixture including a rail having downwardly-directed slots formed on its outer surface and a shelf element having angular fins which fit into the slots for locking it to the rail.

Abstract: An adjustable refrigeration shelf is provided having means for directing cold air onto the goods on the shelf and means for holding the goods in a highly visible position within the refrigeration unit.

Abstract: An integrally molded, one-piece, plastic shelf unit which can be mounted directly on a surface either singly, or adjacent similar units, without the need for separate mounting structures such as brackets, and which is nestable for convenient shipment and storage is disclosed. It has a flat horizontal support wall, an integral front wall which extends downwardly from the front edge of the support wall, integral sidewalls which extend downwardly from the side edges of the support wall, and an integral external mounting flange wall which extends outwardly from the rear edges of the support wall and the sidewalls to provide an unobstructed rear opening in which a similar unit may be nested.

Abstract: The invention concerns a shelf comprising a shelf panel and at least one flange consisting of a first portion dependent from the panel and a second portion laid against the inside of the first portion and closely against a marginal portion of the underside of the panel. Advantageously an inwardly projecting hollow bulge is provided at the lower edge of the flange. Holes may be provided in the shelf panel and flange for receiving supporting means for a shelf divider. A shelf assembly may comprise a shelf with flanges at front and back, and a shelf divider mounted upon the shelf by rods which are carried by the divider and engage in holes in the shelf panel and in the front and back flanges respectively.

Abstract: An improved deflection-resistant rack designed to reduce the amount of deflection suffered by a rack because of weight being supported therewith. The rack strength achieved by this invention is the result of a design which utilizes each element of the improved rack as an integral member of its spaced double-bar construction. Frequently elements of the improved rack serve in multi-functional capacities within the improved rack design.

Abstract: A supporting base for a rack formed of four "c" channel members joined end to end defining a rectangular frame. The "c" channel members have an open side facing the center thereof into which the free edges of an expanded metal member corresponding in size to the frame extends and is secured to the bottom side of an upper flange thereof as by welding. Cross braces are carried below the expanded member and terminate within the "c" channel members with the expanded metal member being supported on an upper surface thereof. In one particular embodiment, the expanded metal member slopes towards an axis extending between opposed sides so that when articles are positioned thereon, such will also slope towards said axis.

Abstract: Wall fixture consisting of two parallel rails to which a shelf or the like is attached by means of inclined fins on the shelf engaging inclined slots on the rails.

Abstract: A shelf bracket assembly includes a bracket having a plate and a pair of flanges defining three orthogonal mounting surfaces. A clamp assembly is slidably mounted on one of the flanges, for clamping a shelf to the top of the other flange. A shelf extends between a pair of such brackets, and may be an expansible shelf.

Abstract: A display device is provided in the form of pairs of similar article supporting sections supported by a guide or rail or other equivalent support, the sections having adjustable spacing relative to each other. Each section includes a base with a flange accommodated in one of the guides, there being lateral and front lips arranged on adjacent sides of the base to form a box-like structure. With respect to two adjacent sections of this type an aritcle such as a shoe can be supported by such sections spaced either vertically or horizontally apart. Two or more such sections can also be arranged in a train to provide retaining walls for one another. A plurality of guide rails forming part of a framework can be vertically spaced in parallel relationship and the rails may be arranged in two parallel vertical arrays between which is wedged a panel which framework may or may not be telescopically arranged relative to a housing.

Abstract: Two halves, each identical, are formed with vertical leg portions terminating in horizontal loops. The tops of the vertical leg portions of each half are connected by a top horizontal portion which forms a pair of humps which are receivable into the loops of another identical shelf to thereby arrange the shelves in stacked relation. The two halves of the shelf are connected together by a plurality of legs terminating in vertical loops, which vertical loops of one half surround the legs of the other half to thereby vary the length of the shelf.

Abstract: A merchandising system is disclosed which provides improved supporting brackets for mounting wire shelves on spaced apart structures secured to a supporting wall. The supporting brackets are provided with a pair of detachable clamps by which the brackets can be simply hingedly attached to the sides of a wire shelf formed with a back wall as well as the sides of a more conventional wire shelf formed without a back wall.