Abstract: An add-a-rod bracket assembly for receiving a hanger rod, particularly for clothes, includes a mounting block in an upper portion of the bracket assembly wherein the mounting block includes a pair of horizontally extending grooves in vertically spaced alignment along a front of the mounting block for receiving longitudinally extending wires of a wire shelf and at least a pair of spaced horizontally extending grooves on a top portion of the mounting block for receiving the transversely extending wires of a wire shelf. The bracket assembly terminates at a lower portion with a U-shaped cradle sized to receive a hanger rod therein, particularly a rod for clothes hangers.

Abstract: A hanger assembly includes at least one upright post having a lower end portion fixedly mounted on a base. An upper bracket includes at least one supporting brace fixedly mounted on an upper end portion of the upright post, and an annular track fixedly mounted on the supporting brace. At least one suspension frame includes a top rack slidably mounted on the annular track, and a bottom rack slidably mounted on the base.

Abstract: The front end merchandiser has a fixed display rack forming part of the merchandiser. The display rack has merchandise display devices thereon. A movable display rack is movably mounted with respect to the display rack. The movable display rack also has merchandise display devices thereon. The movable display rack and display rack are preferably engaged by a track system which permits the movable display rack to move from a first position where it covers the display rack to a second position where it uncovers the display rack and blocks the check-out lane adjacent the merchandiser.

Abstract: A trolley and bag assembly adapted to transport hanger-hung garments on overhead rails from an initial point to other points, the bag protectively shrouding the transported garments. The trolley includes a pair of rolling sheaves that ride on the rails and a spaced pair of side arms depending from the sheaves to support a horizontal load bar onto which is hooked a set of hanger-hung garments. Bridging the side arms is a retractable hold-down bar which when raised above the load bar then permits the hangers to be hooked onto the load bar, and when lowered then clamps the hooks of the hangers so that the garments cannot be dislodged from the trolley.

Abstract: A shelf device for a refrigerator comprising a bracket or a guide rail horizontally mounted on a back wall of a refrigerating chamber, and a shelf assembly coupled to the bracket or the guide rail so that a user can horizontally displace or slide the assembly to a desired position depending upon a size of an object to be stored.

Abstract: An overhead track high density storage system is formed by connecting an overhead track to the top posts of stationary storage units, thereby holding the track above a horizontal support surface, such as the floor. Movable storage units, such as shelves mounted on casters, are positioned between the stationary storage units. Guide roller means attached to the top of the movable storage units are received within the track so that translational movement of the movable storage unit is confined to a path defined by the track. The guide roller means include a center guide roller and at least one side guide roller mounted for rotational movement to a guide roller support channel. Each caster is locked into a directional position to prevent swiveling with a single caster alignment clip, which includes upstanding fingers defining a slot therebetween. The slot of the clip engages a portion of the movable storage unit, such as a support rod in a truss of a wire shelf that forms a part of the movable storage unit.

Abstract: A system for the storage and retrieval of pairs of boots utilizing a plurality of chutes, each having a diamond-shape cross section, with the chutes arranged in a honeycomb fashion, each chute having a carriage assembly disposed along the length of its inner apex. A plurality of hangers are provided, each having a pair of upwardly extending arms on which such pairs of boots can be mounted upside down with the hanger slideably and removably engaged to the carriage assembly. The chutes are disposed at a downward angle so that a pair of boots mounted on a hanger entered from the rear end of a chute will advance by gravity toward the front end of the chute where it can be removed when needed. An optional heating unit can be disposed on the bottom of each chute to speed up the drying time of the boots if such boots are wet.

Abstract: A container unloading device which includes a two-tiered rail system that has been adapted to include an upper set of feed rails that cycle carts carrying containers from the back of the system to the front of the system for unloading. At the system's front end, the feed rails have sections of increased angularity which support the cart and container at an angle which increases accessibility to the container's contents. The system also includes a set of transfer ramps which allow the cart to move from rolling engagement with the feed rails to rolling engagement with the lower set of return rails where the cart and unloaded container then move to the back of the system into a position for reloading. The device may further include a speed reducer which retards the cart's acceleration down the sections of increased angularity.

Abstract: Mobile storage cabinets which are "slide-by" cabinets, that is, the cabinets ride on a carriage in a longitudinal direction on a cabinet track to allow access to the contents of a posterior cabinet. The top surface of the posterior cabinet includes an anti-tip track which is substantially parallel to the cabinet track. The anti-tip track has a cylindrical groove with a longitudinally extending top opening which forms a slot. A football-shaped is captured in the groove to form a journaled follower which optionally includes roller bearing surfaces, vertical link extends through the slot and is joined at a fixed angle to a horizontal link which is pivotally joined to a bracket member attached to the back surface of a front cabinet. The bracket extends beyond the top of the cabinet. If multiple rows of cabinets are used, the anti-tip assemblies for the cabinets of each row are stepped so that they clear the top of posterior cabinets.

Abstract: A load transfer and return storage rack system is provided where the wheeled carts or empty pallets or slip sheets may be selectively and automatically transferred from a pair of feed rails to a pair of return rails.

Abstract: A latching mechanism for a push-back cart storage system includes an outer side member having a notch, and a cart frame section having a wheel assembly supported on the outer side member and a latch assembly engageable with said notch. The mechanism prevents premature rearward rolling of unloaded carts in multiple cart push-back systems wherein the wheels of rearward rolling loaded carts roll on the unloaded carts.

Abstract: The collapsible housing frame has a pair of side frame boards opposed to each other, and connecting mechanisms which connect both the opposed ends of the side frame boards. Both ends of the side frame boards are connected to the connecting mechanisms through first hinges. Each of the connecting mechanisms is formed to be collapsible at a second hinge of the connecting mechanism, and a lock-unlock system to lock and unlock the hinge is provided at the second hinge.

Abstract: A tie rack cabinet which includes a rectilinearly shaped cabinet member having a pheripheral edge wall having a height of at least about that of one-half the length of a standard tie, a back wall connected to and spanning the peripheral edge wall, a tie rack mounted to the peripheral edge wall adjacent the top edge wall thereof; and further includes means for slidingly connecting the cabinet member to a dresser. A tie restraint for preventing flapping of the ties as the tie rack cabinet is slid is provided for each tie at a location remotely spaced from the tie rack. Optionally, loose article receptacles may be connected with the peripheral edge wall for holding various articles such as jewelry, coins, knickknacks, etc. The sliding connection of the cabinet member to the dresser may be integral with the dresser, provided by an opening in a rear portion of a dresser into which the cabinet member is integrated.

Abstract: A bottle dispenser has a gate mechanism to maintain the foremost one of the track-supported bottles substantially vertical. The dispenser includes an elongate track which defines a longitudinally extending pathway, a support assembly for the track, and a stopper provided at the front end of the track. The track supports a row of flanged bottles such that the bottles are suspended by their neck flanges for movement along the pathway and removable from the pathway through the front end of the track. The support assembly supports the track such that the track is inclined toward its front end whereby the suspended bottles are allowed to gravity feed toward the front end when the leading bottle in the row is removed from the track. The stopper engages with the leading bottle to prevent its accidental removal through the front end. The gate mechanism blocks the pathway at a position between the front and rear ends of the track.

Abstract: A gravity fed bottle dispensing and display rack is comprised of a support frame having front and rear transverse horizontal rigid members. A straight bottle support channel is interconnected between the transverse horizontal rigid members and inclined downwardly from a rear end thereof to a front open end. The support channel has a longitudinal slot defined longitudinally thereof in a lower end and extends between opposed support flanges. The support channel has a horizontally extending dispensing front section adjacent the front open end. Attachment clamps are provided for securing the support channel to the front and rear transverse horizontal rigid members. An arresting element is provided to abuttingly engage a forwardmost bottle suspended by a neck thereof by the channel at the dispensing front section to arrest the forwardmost bottle at the front open end of the support channel.

Abstract: Specification discloses a dunnage bar for a dunnage rack of the type used to store and transport parts within an automotive factory. The dunnage bar includes an outer C-shaped bar and an inner T-shaped bar both roll-formed from structural metal. The inner bar is closely received within and spot-welded to the outer bar. The stem of the inner bar engages the outer bar opposite the mouth and includes spaced webs permitting a welding fixture to be inserted through the mouth and between the webs. The cross arms of the inner bar also engage the outer bar and include spacer webs at their terminal edges to space the inner bar from the mouth of the outer bar.

Abstract: A container unloading device which includes a two-tiered rail system that has been adapted to include an upper set of feed rails that cycle carts carrying containers from the back of the system to the front of the system for unloading. At the system's front end, the feed rails have sections of increased angularity which support the cart and container at an angle which increases accessibility to the container's contents. The system also includes a set of transfer ramps which allow the cart to move from rolling engagement with the feed rails to rolling engagement with the lower set of return rails where the cart and unloaded container then move to the back of the system into a position for reloading. The device may further include a speed reducer which retards the cart's acceleration down the sections of increased angularity.

Abstract: A holder for supporting a curtain relative to a wall or ceiling surface. The inventive device includes an elongated support plate mountable to a wall or ceiling surface and having a pair of retaining channels extending therealong. A plurality of sliding hooks are movably positioned within the channel and extend downwardly from the support plate to couple with a curtain.

Abstract: A motorized accessory holder (12) includes a body (4) having a lower region defining a circumferential track (14). A belt assembly (6), including a continuous loop belt (28) and support arms (34) extending outwardly from the belt, is housed within the body. A drive assembly (8), used to drive the belt along a continuous loop path with the outer ends (38) of the support arms supported by the track, is also housed within the body. Different types of accessory supports (10) adapted to support different types of accessories are removably secured to and hang from the support arms. For example, the accessory supports can be configured to support neckties, earrings, necklaces, belts or even spice jars.

Abstract: A J-shaped slide bracket for receiving a hanger rod particularly for clothes includes a pair of hooks mounted on an upper portion of the bracket wherein the hooks are sized and spaced apart to receive a pair of shelf rods or wires therein. The J-shaped bracket terminates at its lower portion with a U-shaped cradle sized to receive a hanger rod therein, particularly one for clothes hangers.

Abstract: A simplified filing system which can be mounted on a stand-alone support structure, or mounted on a support structure that attaches directly to a wall in a storage area. The filing system comprises rows of support carriages for storage with all but the bottom row capable of lateral movement via a roller assembly to permit access to lower rows of storage areas. The support carriages contain hanging files or storage baskets to store a variety of documents or other items for storage.

Abstract: The storehouse consists of a plurality of frames (1) which are transversally movable and are supported by a base (2), which has beams. The storehouse is also provided with guiding wheels (4) which permit the displacement in the transversal direction of one group of frames with respect to the remainder for the purpose of providing a space through which some articles may be stored or removed. The storehouse is also provided with some eccentric pins and revolving rollers for the purpose of avoiding turnover at the time when the frames operate in an inclined position, which turnover would be dangerous to the working people.

Abstract: A merchandise display assembly comprising a plurality of modular sections adapted to be assembled stacked relationship. The assembly is of tubular design and each section has a plurality of elongated side members, the lateral ends of which are secured together. The upper and lower edges of the side members are provided with portions for interfitting the modular section with subjacent and superjacent modular sections when the sections are stacked. Ribs extend outwardly from the outer surfaces of the side members to which merchandise display cards or holders may be attached for displaying the merchandise. The ribs may differ in number, size and spacing to accommodate different types of merchandise display cards and holders.

Abstract: A modular produce display rack having a rectangular base track removeable, sidewall panels and a hinged, multisection, perforated product support track which mounts to the sidewalls. The support track sections detachably mate at hinge joints and couple to sidewall rails at mating slots. Lateral and longitudinal dividers selectively mount to the support track to segment the display surface. The base track, sidewalls and ones of the support track sections may include extension pieces. The peripheral edge of the sidewalls may be stepped or may be formed to a variety of angular alignments. A variety of rack arrangements are achievable to accommodate displays of any desired height and depth.

Abstract: An apparatus for accurately infusing large volumes of fluids into a patient at specific rates over an extended periods of time. The apparatus includes one or more dispensers of a low profile, laminate or layered construction each having a stored energy source in the form of a distendable membrane or an elastomeric cellular mass, which in cooperation with a base, defines a fluid chamber having a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet. The apparatus further includes a support for supporting the dispensers in a coupled relationship with a manifold system which has an outlet to which an administration set can be connected. In one form of the invention, the apparatus also includes a filling vial assembly that can be coupled with the dispensers to fill the fluid chambers thereof with the fluids to be infused.

Abstract: The glide runner support of the present invention is comprised of a pair of longitudinal members, spaced apart and aligned parallel with one another, each one being formed having a centrally located longitudinal interior channel extending the length thereof with a stop at one end. A holding bracket forming "C-shaped" flanges is integrally formed on each end of the longitudinal members for attachment of a support frame. A container such as a drawer, wire basket, or other organizer container having a pair of support members extending therefrom, such as a pair of support rods or lips, slidably engage the longitudinal interior channels of the longitudinal members.

Abstract: A system of office furniture and files including combinations of tubular leg and other vertical and lateral members interconnected by orthogonal joint connectors and channels to structurally strengthen and aesthetically appoint the furniture pieces. The channels require no special mounting or alignment and are automatically positioned and retained to the tubular members and joint connectors. The channels include spaced upper and lower holes at each end, one of the holes being substantially equal to the outer diameter of the tubular member while the other hole is substantially equal to the inner diameter whereby the larger hole is positioned and slid over the tubular member and the smaller hole is rigidly sandwiched between an end of the tubular member and the connector joint whereby the channels are thereby and automatically positioned and rigidly retained in fixed, predetermined relationship to the tubular members.

Abstract: A suspension folder filing system includes a drawer having a width dimensioned for one size of suspension folder and a pair of elongated file suspension rails or supports. The suspension rails each include a downwardly opening channel having a base and spaced, generally parallel sidewalls adapted to receive and grip elongated sides of the drawer. Each rail includes first and second, laterally spaced, vertically extending file suspension ribs. The supports may be reversibly positioned on the sides of the drawer. When in a first position, the first ribs are positioned to receive the suspension hooks or rods of one size suspension folder. When in a reversed, second position, the second ribs are positioned with respect to each other on the drawer to receive a second, smaller size suspension folder. One or more side-to-side rails are mountable between the elongated suspension rails.

Abstract: A multiple article organizing apparatus includes a circular base for resting on a support surface, a plurality of pairs of elongated support poles, and one or more circular shelves secured to the pairs of support poles. One of the pairs of poles is secured upright on the base. Another of the pairs of poles is secured upright on one of the shelves and spaced above the base such that the shelves are spaced above the base by the pairs of poles and vertically spaced from one another. The organizing apparatus also includes a plurality of hold-down rails slidably mounted to the support poles between the base and one shelf and between the shelves for undergoing sliding movement vertically along the respective pairs of poles toward and away from the respective base and shelves and any articles resting thereon for releasably retaining the articles thereon.

Abstract: The present invention is a mounting support for mounting a free-standing box fan on a narrow window sill in a manner that allows the box fan to be selectively adjusted, relative the window, into differing directions without interfering with the operation of the window or comprising the support for the box fan on the window sill.

Abstract: An integral wire shelf and hanger rod having a plurality of support brackets for interconnecting the rod with metal shelf. Each support bracket has a U-shaped section and spaced upper and lower arms welded respectively to the shelf and the hanger rod. The configuration of the support brackets permits a garment hanger to slide across the rod through a path uninterrupted by the support brackets.

Abstract: The organizer glide system of the present invention is comprised of a base frame slidably engaging a pair of support rails mounted to a support surface. A wire basket or other organizer container is removably secured to the base frame. The glide system is designed so that the application of external pressure, such as is generated by a heavy object held within the organizer, creates tension on the leg members of the base frame; thereby flexing the leg members resulting in a trussing effect by the side runners against the channel walls to control the sliding movement of the base frame and container. Interaction of the stop member of the base frame with the stops of the support rails limits the reciprocating movement of the glide system.

Abstract: A material handling system incorporates one or more interface trolley systems comprising a plurality of trolleys disposed adjacent one another and slidable on guides disposed parallel to one another either individually or in groups. The material handling system comprises one or more racks, each of which includes a series of columns of storage locations. The or each trolley system is disposed at the base of one or more of the columns, and the or each rack includes a lift mechanism located and arranged to move materials and articles into and out of the storage locations and deliver them to or retrieve them from individual or plural trolleys of the or one of the trolley systems under operator control or automatically.

Abstract: An upper endless rail has a downwardly opened guide channel, and a lower endless rail has an upwardly opened guide channel. A plurality of circulatory frames are mounted for movement along and between the upper and lower endless rails. Each circulatory frame has a plurality of casters mounted at a lower side portion thereof and positioned in the guide channel of the lower endless rail and further has a plurality of upper guide rollers mounted at an upper side portion thereof for contacting with and rolling on a side face or faces of and in the guide channel of the upper endless rail. Each caster includes a support roller for rolling on an inner bottom face of the guide channel of the lower endless rail and a lower guide roller for contacting with and rolling on an inner side face or faces of the guide channel.

Abstract: A clothing hanger assembly includes an upper loop track and a lower loop track and a rack connected therebetween for supporting the upper loop track and the lower loop track. A plurality of hanger units are slidably coupled between the upper loop track and the lower loop track and linked to each other, thereby having a synchronous revolution along the upper loop track and the lower loop track when operated by a user. Each hanger unit includes an upper sliding device and a lower sliding device and a clothing hanger frame rotatably coupled therebetween, such that the upper sliding device and the lower sliding device are used to execute the synchronous revolution along the tracks while the frame can have a free rotation about an axis therethrough when operated by the user.

Abstract: A bar to be used in a storage rack system is provided for the dual storage of computer tape reels and/or computer tape packs. The storage rack system has a series of bars arranged in rows and columns. The storage rack system has flexibility in that the bars are of one uniform design such that computer tape reels and packs can be stored simultaneously in one system.

Abstract: A carrying tray comprising a pair of end walls and a pair of side walls defining a rectangular space, a pair of half-shelves adapted to be received within the rectangular space for carrying objects thereon, and apparatus or rigidly securing the objects relative to the rectangular space. The half-shelves may be positioned at various heights to accommodate different sizes of object to be carried, such as flasks and containers.

Abstract: A storage rack system for providing high density storage of data cartridges. The storage rack system includes high density center racks having storage capability on opposing sides of the racks. Movable racks having upper rollers recessed below the plane of the upper surface of the movable racks and lower rollers are mounted on the system on both sides of the center racks. The movable racks allow access to at least one column of tape cartridge holders supported on the center racks. Brake members are resiliently mounted on the lower surfaces of the outer movable racks enabling the movable members to come to a complete stop without excessive jarring of the racks or tape cartridge holders.

Abstract: A securing arrangement for office panels accommodates off panel angular connection while structural securement of the panels is obtained. The panels have accessible rails at predetermined heights which can be engaged by a structural member which in turn locks with an adjacent panel. Preferably, several structural members are used for securing two adjacent panels.

Abstract: A safety device for storage rack systems to sweep tape cartridges out of the path of movement of a sliding rack and to at least partially absorb the impact of the striking the tape cartridges. Protective members are mounted on the sides of each of the sliding racks extending in a direction away from the center racks and in the path of movement of the sliding racks to move data tape cartridges out of the path of the sliding rack to reduce the damage to the data tape cartridges or storage rack system.

Abstract: A three dimensional wall mounted striping system for displaying a business or a company logo, name, trade dress, colors, announcements and other types of display graphics. The system includes a wall bracket for mounting on a wall. The wall bracket has a first bracket hanger arm and a first bracket snap arm. The bracket also has a plurality of index grooves along a length of the bracket for receiving fasteners therethrough and securing the bracket to the wall. The system further includes an elongated first profile member having a flat facing with an first profile hanger arm along a length of a top of the facing and a first profile snap arm along the length of a bottom of the facing. When the profile hanger arm of the profile member is hung on top of the bracket hanger arm of the wall bracket, the profile member is suspended therefrom. Further when the profile snap arm is pressed into releasable engagement with the bracket snap arm, the profile member is securely held on the wall bracket.

Abstract: The hanging book end device includes a slotted track for installation above a book shelf, and a book end which is hung from the track. The top of the book end is flanged to fit into the track slots in a manner such that book end can be positioned anywhere along the track. The flange is made so as to prevent inadvertent shifting of the book end when books lean against it. A typical application of this book end device would be installation in a bookcase.

Abstract: A support bar for a storage rack includes a first downwardly facing u-shaped channel forming two sidewalls each having a lower edge at the open side of the channel. A second upwardly facing u-shaped channel faces the opposite direction of the first channel, and is formed as an extension of the lower edge of one of the sidewalls so that the two channels form an s-shape. A low friction material is disposed in the second channel, the material having a channel formed therein. A flange is formed as an extension of the lower edge of the other of the sidewalls, the flange extending upwardly away from the lower edge.

Abstract: A storage rack system for providing high density storage of data cartridges. The storage rack system includes high density center racks having storage capability on opposing sides of the racks. Movable racks having upper rollers recessed below the plane of the upper surface of the movable racks and lower rollers are mounted on the system on both sides of the center racks. The movable racks allow access to at least one column of tape cartridge holders supported on the center racks. Brake members are resiliently mounted on the lower surfaces of the outer movable racks enabling the movable members to come to a complete stop without excessive jarring of the racks or tape cartridge holders.

Abstract: An improved push back pallet rack for loading and unloading pallets in which parallel channels inclining upward and rearward from a front of the rack on which pallets are stored are joined along their length and have longitudinal grooves, convex within each channel, to provide a lateral bumper guide(s) and a track on which carrier rails to support a pallet are mounted with rollers having concave rolling surfaces to roll on the track and are adapted with self-righting rolling surfaces.

Abstract: A plurality of parallel storage mounting panels slideably disposed with respect to each other. Said mounting panels being perpendicular with respect to a floor surface, yet not being connected to said floor surface. Further, said storage mounting panels are capable of storing items such as bottles, tools, cassette tapes and other miscellaneous items. When not in use, said storage mounting racks being in a side-by-side relationship, thereby occupying a minimum amount of space where the storage racks are utilized. The storage mounting panels are provided with bearing means which are connected to support means, the support means being of a design capable of accepting a plurality of slideably mounted storage panels. The bottom terminating ends of the storage mounting panels are free swinging with respect to the floor, swinging in a direction generally perpendicular to the support means.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for handling sheet metal stampings such as automotive body panels. A rack is disclosed in which a plurality of runner assemblies are positioned proximate the floor of the rack with each runner assembly including a galvanized steel base member secured to the floor structure of the rack and a top member secured to the base member. The top member includes a galvanized steel substrate and a cladding applied to the upper face of the substrate. The cladding comprises a lubricous material such, for example, as a polypropylene so that the cladding not only provides a mar-resistant surface to protect the finish of the sheet metal stamping but further provides a low friction lubricous surface to facilitate the sliding movement of the stamping along the runner as the stamping is moved into and out of the associated rack structure.

Abstract: Disclosed is a storage device for glassware which is particularly adapted for use in a transport vehicle having a cabinet which holds glassware. The device includes a base adjacent an entryway of the cabinet, and a glassware mounting member having glassware holding means. The glassware mounting member is slideably attached to the base to enable the mounting member to be manually pulled, at least partially, from the base to extend beyond the entryway to allow glassware to be placed on or removed from the glassware holding means.

Abstract: A modular storage system permits access to elevated shelves. A plurality of multishelved racks are movable together and apart on rollers or wheels in a room. Each rack includes a number of shelf stacks. Side-by-side stacks are interconnected so that the rack extends in a direction perpendicular to its direction of movement. Supported by wall of the room are plural catwalks which pass between adjacent shelves of each stack in each rack. The catwalks permit a person standing thereon to gain access to shelves above the catwalk. Selected racks may include facilities for supporting the catwalks without hindering rack movement.

Abstract: In accordance with the invention, cartridge storage racks are subject to being arranged end-to-end and back-to-back in stationary rows; and, adapted to be mounted to slide alongside the front of each row are similar racks. The number of stationary racks, without disturbing existing racks, may be extended to the extent of room space; and track elements may be added as needed to the extent of the rows of stationary racks for sliding thereon additional slide racks. The slide racks are subject to sliding relative to the stationary racks in such manner as not to block full access of an individual to the stationary racks; and means is provided whereby the slide racks are subject to being braked against over-travel relative to the stationary racks.The questions raised in reexamination request No. 90/003,277, filed Dec. 10, 1993, have been considered and the results thereof are reflected in this reissue patent which constitutes the reexamination certificate required by 35 U.S.C. 307 as provided in 37 CFR 1.570(e).