Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed comprising a tray which is rotatably connected to a base. The tray can be comprised of a plurality of recesses, wherein each of the plurality of recesses is adapted to receive a corresponding one of a plurality of garbage cans. Each of the plurality of garbage cans can be placed in a corresponding recess so that when the tray is rotated with respect to the base, the position of any of the plurality of garbage cans with respect to the base changes. This allows easy access to the appropriate garbage can such as an open garbage can. One or more handles may be connected to the tray to help rotate the tray.

Abstract: A storage rack for thin flat objects such as CD's, DVD's and the like has multi-lobe “flower-like” pieces which may be stacked for rotation or non-rotation relative to each other. Each flower typically comprises three radially-directed lobes. Each lobe is divided into an outer portion to support an object, and a smaller inner portion for exerting downward pressure against the flat object and hold it in place. The lobes are positioned so that adjacent levels of lobes are radially displaced for viewing objects on underlying lobes.

Abstract: A display device for displaying articles of merchandise, such as books and posters, is provided. The display device has four rectangular support structures. Each support structures includes a base, a first side wall, a second side wall, a first door hinged to the first side wall, a second door hinged to the second side wall, a back wall, and a cover hinged to the back wall. Each side wall is hinged to a side wall of an adjoining one of the support structures. At least one wheel is connected to the base of each support structure. The display device is movable between an open position wherein the back walls of the support structures define an enclosed space and a closed position wherein the back walls of each support structure faces the back wall of an adjoining one of the support structures.

Abstract: A rotating display holder for VCR tapes, DVD's, and video games. The holder is round and contains multiple sleeves or compartments to hold the above media items, such that the user can easily read the title of each on the spine of the item. In the preferred mode of production, the compartments are spaced apart from one another so that the user can easily place his or her fingers around the tape or DVD to conveniently pull the item from the holder. Importantly, the rotatable holder can hold a mix of VCR tapes and DVD's or games, saving a great deal of space for the user. Therefore, the holder can be placed in a cabinet with shelves for VCR's or DVD players, as well as in a wall unit or entertainment center The rotatable holder may be produced in several sizes, such as a small and large size, and the holders can be stacked on top of one another to hold large collections of tapes, DVD's, and games. In addition, the rotatable holder may be motorized and remotely controlled.

Abstract: Herein is provided a display device for golfing-related items comprising a housing defining a periphery; a plurality of golf ball channels partially open to said periphery and receiving golf balls therein such that said golf balls are viewable through the portion of the golfball channels that opens to said periphery; and at least one item-retaining member selected from the group consisting of a score card slot retaining scorecards, a bore retaining ball markers, a pencil slot retaining score card pencils, a business card slot retaining business cards, and means retaining a divot repair tool.

Abstract: An apparatus for balancing wheels includes a chassis, a driven shaft extending from the chassis for rotating the wheel, a wheel mounting accessory operably mounted on the driven shaft for use in mounting the wheel, and an accessory storage device rotatably mounted on the chassis for storing the accessory when not in use.

Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed comprising a tray which is rotatably connected to a base. The tray can be comprised of a plurality of recesses, wherein each of the plurality of recesses is adapted to receive a corresponding one of a plurality of garbage cans. Each of the plurality of garbage cans can be placed in a corresponding recess so that when the tray is rotated with respect to the base, the position of any of the plurality of garbage cans with respect to the base changes. This allows easy access to the appropriate garbage can such as an open garbage can. One or more handles may be connected to the tray to help rotate the tray.

Abstract: A bag and system for dispensing thermoplastic bags or the like from a stack of bags. The present system is configured for point of use dispensing to a customer, such as in the produce section of a grocery store or market. Each bag pack is dispensed from a station which includes an underlying, medially situated, angled bag pack support, configured to provide optimal support for the user in opening and removing the bag to be dispensed from the bag pack. Further contemplated is a unique cover which is placed over the bag pack to be dispensed, the cover having an opening formed therethrough for the dispensing of bags therethrough, the opening configured to provide optimal dispensing of the bags while maintaining the remaining bags in a uniform bag pack.

Abstract: A revolving gun safety cabinet for holding and securing a plurality of rifles, shotguns and pistols. The revolving gun safety cabinet is made up of a multisided cabinet shell, a multisided storage compartment base used to support the multisided cabinet shell and to store gun accessories and supplies, a vertical post set within the center of the multisided exterior cabinet shell and a relatively large lower horizontal disk adapted to receive the butts of the rifles and shotguns held vertically upright within the revolving gun safety cabinet. There is also a relatively small upper horizontal disk adapted to receive the barrels of rifles and shotguns held vertically upright within the revolving gun safety cabinet and a locking mechanism to secure the rifles and shotguns to the vertical post.

Abstract: A mobile stand for storing and organizing hand held puppets includes a base supported on swiveling casters and carrying a pair of vertically spaced display decks each of which includes a plurality of upwardly projecting support rods for carrying individual puppets.

Abstract: A display stand for presenting consumer merchandise and which permits flexibility in the stocking and the aesthetic appearance of the merchandise includes at least one pair of elongated corner members which extend along a substantial portion of the vertical dimension of the stand, with each pair of corner members positioned and dimensioned to slidably receive vertically-extending and parallel first and second panels which may be used to control the appearance of the display, present different types of merchandise as seasonally required or change the graphics or appearance of the display.

Abstract: A hair accessory storage, display, and organizing device having a plurality of storage compartments, a centrally mounted hollow member and a plurality of pillars for the display and storage of a wide variety of various hair accessories.

Abstract: The present invention provides a combined support and rotary storage apparatus for use with a display device, preferably a computer monitor. In one embodiment, the apparatus comprises a stand having a top and a first cylindrical tube extending downward from the top and having an axis. The apparatus further includes a carousel having a base and a second cylindrical tube extending upward from the base. The second cylindrical tube coaxially surrounds the first cylindrical tube. A base plate is coupleable to the first cylindrical tube. As such, the carousel is advantageously rotatable about the first cylindrical tube axis and on the base plate without touching a surface upon which the base plate and/or stand rest. The carousel may further include space dividers or storage compartments, which may be removable, having varying shapes and sizes.

Abstract: A bag and system for dispensing thermoplastic bags or the like from a stack of bags. The present system is configured for point of use dispensing to a customer, such as in the produce section of a grocery store or market. The preferred, exemplary embodiment of the present system teaches a free standing bag dispensing stand configured to hold at least a single pack of produce bags, but which may include as many as four or produce bag packs of equal or different sizes. Each bag pack is dispensed from a station which includes an underlying, medially situated, angled bag pack support, configured to provide optimal support for the user in opening and removing the bag to be dispensed from the bag pack. Further contemplated is a unique cover which is placed over the bag pack to be dispensed, the cover having an opening formed therethrough for the dispensing of bags therethrough, the opening configured to provide optimal dispensing of the bags while maintaining the remaining bags in a uniform bag pack.

Abstract: A rotating bath bar and ceiling glass fixture display system including a carousel having a main body portion having an upper surface and an underside for receiving a plurality of glass fixture on upper surface, a main body portion rotating means is mounted to the underside of the main body portion whereby the main body portion rotates about the rotating means. A plurality of the glass fixtures are placed on the main body portion for display.

Abstract: A carousel type disc (compact disc—CD and/or digital versatile disc—DVD) holder comprising horizontally rotary panel with a cycle of spacers on top of it, which form a round of slots for keeping disc cases upright. Rotation allows easy access to every disc case. Since the standing CD/DVD cases form a cycle, the outer edges of the cases remain separated so that the cover of the cases are visible which eases the identification of individual disc case.

Abstract: A rotating display holder for VCR tapes, DVD's, and video games. The holder is round and contains multiple sleeves or compartments to hold the above media items, such that the user can easily read the title of each on the spine of the item. In the preferred mode of production, the compartments are spaced apart from one another so that the user can easily place his or her fingers around the tape or DVD to conveniently pull the item from the holder. Importantly, the rotatable holder can hold a mix of VCR tapes and DVD's or games, saving a great deal of space for the user. Therefore, the holder can be placed in a cabinet with shelves for VCR's or DVD players, as well as in a wall unit or entertainment center The rotatable holder may be produced in several sizes, such as a small and large size, and the holders can be stacked on top of one another to hold large collections of tapes, DVD's, and games. In addition, the rotatable holder may be motorized and remotely controlled.

Abstract: A jewelry holding device with a base, a lower rack, a middle rack, and an upper rack. Each of the three racks has a plurality of jewelry-holding fixtures. The racks are free to rotate with respect to one another so that a user can align the jewelry to his or her liking. Once the desired position is achieved, locking mechanisms are provided which allow the user to lock the three racks together. Portable and wall-mounted variants of the device are also disclosed.

Abstract: A rotary shelf assembly mechanism has shelves mounted on a vertical post arrangement formed by a first lower post and a second upper post. The mechanism is connected to a cabinet by upper and lower mounting brackets interacting with the top and bottom of the cabinet to support the posts and shelves carried thereby. The mechanism is mounted in the corner of the cabinet. To fit the mechanism within the cabinet, a height adjustment device is formed by positioning the second upper post in the upper end of the first lower post for slidable movement therebetween. When securement of the two joined posts and mounted shelves is desired, the slidably movable second upper post is extended upwardly until it engages the upper mounting bracket mounted on the cabinet. An elongated recess in the second upper post aligns with an opening in the first lower post, and a threaded member extends into a casting positioned within the upper post.

Abstract: A turntable for storing one or more items, including a base having a first diameter and a top rotatably coupled to the base and having a second diameter and a surface for storing the one or more items. The first dimension is larger than the second dimension to provide an offset so that objects stored adjacent the base do not interfere with rotation of the top.

Abstract: A rotating lamp shade display system including a carousel having a main body portion having an upper surface and an underside for receiving a plurality of shades on upper surface, a main body portion rotating means is mounted to the underside of said main body portion whereby said main body portion rotates about said rotating means. A plurality of said shades are placed on the main body portion for display.

Abstract: A rotating display system for assisting customers in visualizing various combinations of structures used in kitchens and bathrooms such as cabinets, countertops, backsplashes, flooring, and shower walls. The rotating display system includes a cabinet display rotatably supported above a surface, a countertop display rotatably positioned above the cabinet display, and a backwash display rotatably positioned above said countertop display. The cabinet display has a plurality of sample cabinet surfaces, the countertop display has a plurality of sample countertop surfaces, and the backsplash display has a plurality of sample backsplash surfaces. The user rotates the cabinet display, the countertop display and the backsplash display to visually illustrate various options and combinations.

Abstract: A display device stand with rotatable storage apparatus including a stand having a top and a first cylindrical tube extending downward from the top. The apparatus further includes a carousel beneath the stand top. The carousel has a base and a second cylindrical tube extending upward from the base. The first and second cylindrical tubes have a coaxial relationship relative to one another. A base plate elevates the carousel and maintains an elevated position of the second cylindrical tube relative to the first cylindrical tube. The elevated carousel rotates about the first cylindrical tube of the stand and on the base plate without touching a surface upon which the stand and base plate rest. The carousel may be divided into storage compartments having varying shapes.

Abstract: A carousel of the present invention includes a base tray including a plurality of receptacles, defined by an outer wall and at least one inner wall, and at least one mounting recess formed in the base tray. At least one tray assembly is operatively connected to the base tray for relative movement thereto. Each tray assembly includes a tray portion operatively connected to a sleeve. The tray portion includes a cylinder, a first exterior wall extending from the cylinder and a second exterior wall extending from the first exterior wall. A plurality of first receptacles are defined in the tray portion by the first exterior wall, the cylinder and at least one first interior wall. A plurality of second receptacles are defined in the tray portion by the second exterior wall, the first exterior wall and at least one second interior wall. The sleeve engages the cylinder of the tray portion in order to connect each tray portion to the base tray.

Abstract: A storage system for stacks of like articles consisting of a fixed base positioned within a storage area and carrousel like stackholder assembly between a position vertically aligned with the base and at least partially external of the storage system. The stackholder assembly is formed with a plurality of radially arranged wells which may be dimensioned to receive different sized and/or shaped articles.

Abstract: A kiosk includes multiple poles with a plurality of independently rotatable components disposed on each pole. Each component comprises a hollow supporting body made rotatable by way of bushings disposed on the top and bottom of the body and bearings disposed adjacent to each bushing. The component further includes a pair of slat boards removably coupled to the supporting body. Even though each slat board may have a different configuration of protrusions extending from the front surface for holding goods, clips on the back surface of each board are similarly configured to enable any board to be removably coupled to a supporting body. Related methods are also disclosed.

Abstract: A plating rack is provided and is adapted, for example, for use in connection with a physical vapor deposition system for plating components such as plumbing fixtures. The plating rack is adapted to be contained within a plating chamber and includes an elongated main support member. Secured to the elongated support member is a series of axially spaced component support assemblies with each component support assembly adapted to receive and hold an array of components to be plated. Respective components support assemblies are configured such that they include an open side that permits the entire component support assembly to be laterally moved into engagement with the main support member where the component support assembly can be secured thereto. In addition, a support structure is provided for axially adjusting respective component support assemblies on the main support member.

Abstract: A climatic cabinet for receiving objects, preferably microtiter plates, which contains a preferably rotatable object receptacle in the interior. The object receptacle is vertically adjustable for changing its position relative to an input and output door. The object receptacle is adjustable in a raised position with respect to its position relative to the input and output door.

Abstract: A holder for soft toys is provided having a sheet of material that contains at least one amoeba shaped opening. The amoeba shaped opening is adapted to hold and align the soft toy when the soft toy is inserted into the opening. The soft toy is held in position irrespective of the orientation of the opening with respect to gravity. A child's accuracy, dexterity or strength is adequate to insert or remove the soft toy from the opening.

Abstract: A storage system for stacks of like articles consisting of a fixed base positioned within a storage area and carrousel like stackholder assembly between a position vertically aligned with the base and at least partially external of the storage system. The stackholder assembly is formed with a plurality of radially arranged wells which may be dimensioned to receive different sized and/or shaped articles.

Abstract: A multi-level support stand (10) including an enlarged base member (20) having a central aperture (21) that is dimensioned to receive the closed lower end (31) of an elongated cylindrical support member (30) having an open end (32) and an interior receptacle (33); wherein, the elongated cylindrical support member (30) is dimensioned to be received through central apertures (42) formed in a plurality of support tray members (40) (40′) (40″) each having an upper surface provided with a plurality of recesses (43) and downwardly depending stem elements (41) which vertically space the support tray members (40) (40′) etc., from the base member (20) and each other in a rotatable relationship with the cylindrical support member (30).

Abstract: A motorized rack for holding the jewel cases or containers of CDs (or the CDs themselves) in a very compact manner includes a continuous loop formed of holders for the CD cases or other retainers which is driven by a pair of sprockets on which the holders are mounted for rotation. High density storage is provided by spacing the holders and their associated CD containers contiguously to one another and then removal is facilitated by allowing the holders and containers to fan out at the top the vertical tower for manual removal.

Abstract: A pistol nozzle rack comprises a rotary seat, an expandable support rod, and a holding seat. The rotary seat is formed of a rotary disk and a base in which the bottom end of the support rod is rotatably mounted. The rotary disk is provided in the upper side with a plurality of receiving slots for receiving one end of the grip of the pistol nozzle. The rotary disk turns along with the support rod. The holding seat is mounted on the top end of the support rod and is provided with a plurality of holding slots corresponding in location and number to the receiving slots of the rotary disk for holding the barrel of the pistol nozzle.

Abstract: An improved article storage display tower that in one form has a top and a bottom with a cell structure having a plurality of cells positioned between the top and the bottom. Each cell being capable of storing and displaying a plurality of articles, such as compact disks. The cell structure is rotatably connected to a base which provides for the cell structure to rotate about an axis perpendicular to the base.

Abstract: Modular storage units are formed for small, household articles so that the units can be stacked vertically one atop another. Each unit is formed with a box supported from beneath by a stand for rotation relative to the stand about a central, vertical axis of rotation. The stand has a base that covers a horizontal stand base area and supports the flat bottom of the box. The top of the box is flat and has a concave, upwardly facing recess at its center that has a shape configured to snugly received the stand of a unit stacked directly above. Any number of modular storage units can be stacked one atop another with the stand of each unit being centered and laterally confined by the stand receiving recess in the top of the box located immediately below. In this way all of the boxes are rotatable independently of each other about a common, vertical axis of rotation. The contents of the boxes may be accessed either by forming the box with an open side, or by forming each top of the box as a removable lid.

Abstract: A square hollow and vertically extending pole having floor engaging and ceiling engaging structure on the opposed ends thereof and a plurality of vertically and horizontally spaced openings therein. An attachment having a pair of pegs thereon engaging a pair of vertically spaced openings in the pole and also having a supporting portion for supporting an item placed thereon and an overlying portion for closely overlying an item placed thereon.

Abstract: A bag and system for dispensing thermoplastic bags or the like from a stack of bags. The present system is configured for point of use dispensing to a customer, such as in the produce section of a grocery store or market. The preferred, exemplary embodiment of the present system teaches a free standing bag dispensing stand configured to hold at least a single pack of produce bags, but which may include as many as four or produce bag packs of equal or different sizes. Each bag pack is dispensed from a station which includes an underlying, medially situated, angled bag pack support, configured to provide optimal support for the user in opening and removing the bag to be dispensed from the bag pack. Further contemplated is a unique cover which is placed over the bag pack to be dispensed, the cover having an opening formed therethrough for the dispensing of bags therethrough, the opening configured to provide optimal dispensing of the bags while maintaining the remaining bags in a uniform bag pack.

Abstract: A holiday light storage system, for storing holiday light strings having a main cord and a plurality of dangling strands spaced along and extending from the main cord, using a storage device having a base, a hub extending upward from the base, and a plurality of spokes extending radially from the hub. The main cord is wrapped around the hub above the spokes, the main cord is supported by the spokes, and the dangling strands hang perpendicularly downward from the main cord. Accordingly, the holiday lights are maintained in a substantially tangle-free condition. The base preferably allows the hub to rotate to facilitate wrapping the light strings around the hub, and removal of the light strings from the hub.

Abstract: A shoe carousel particularly suitable for use in closets and other confined areas comprises a series of rotatable wire rack members spaced apart and coaxially mounted upon a central shaft so that each respective wire rack member rotates independently at separate locations along the shaft. The shaft is adapted to be stationed upon a floor surface in a substantially vertical position supported within a base stand and may be adjustable in its length to provide floor to ceiling engagement when necessary. The wire rack members are separately mounted and supported upon the shaft in substantially horizontal planes and are specially formed to hold and display a variety of shoes upon the surface of the rack member. Each rack member is constructed from a plurality of radial spokes centrally connected to a hub member at inner ends of the spokes.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for storing and displaying electronic storage media includes a longitudinally extending rod and a storage media container adapted to receive the rod. A bore is provided in the storage media container through which the rod engages the storage media container. A hinge provided such that the storage media container can be opened while in engagement with the rod. An end bulb adapted to pass through the bore in the storage media container and be in interference contact with the bore at a point during the passing and a base adapted to removably engage an end of the rod is also included. The longitudinally extending rod is mounted such that the rod is able to engage a plurality of storage media containers concurrently. The storage media container is adapted to hingedly open while in engagement with the longitudinally extending rod.

Abstract: A multi-level support stand (10) including an enlarged base member (20) having a central aperture (21) that is dimensioned to receive the closed lower end (31) of an elongated cylindrical support member (30) having an open end (32) and an interior receptacle (33); wherein, the elongated cylindrical support member (303) is dimensioned to be received through central apertures (42) formed in a plurality of support tray members (40) (40′) (40″) each having an upper surface provided with a plurality of recesses (43) and downwardly depending stem elements (41) which vertically space the support tray members (40) (40′) etc., from the base member (20) and each other in a rotatable relationship with the cylindrical support member (30).

Abstract: A kiosk includes multiple poles with a plurality of independently rotatable components disposed on each pole. Each component comprises a hollow supporting body made rotatable by way of bushings disposed on the top and bottom of the body and bearings disposed adjacent to each bushing. The component further includes a pair of slat boards removably coupled to the supporting body. Even though each slat board may have a different configuration of protrusions extending from the front surface for holding goods, clips on the back surface of each board are similarly configured to enable any board to be removably coupled to a supporting body. Related methods are also disclosed.

Abstract: Systems and techniques for more efficient checkout are described. A triangular carousel having a relatively small footprint is employed proximate a bar code scanner and point of sale (POS) terminal so that a checker can efficiently load scanned items into bags, and a customer on the other side of the checkout counter and proximate the bar code scanner can also efficiently load filled bags into his or her shopping cart.

Abstract: A condiment table organizer accommodates single serving condiments, such as creamer, butter, etc. The organizer includes a base and a vertical post extending from the base. A circular condiment carousel is attached to the post at a position above the base. The carousel has a plurality of open-sided circular condiment receptacles defined in its outer periphery, each sized to accommodate an individual serving condiment. A pair of side baskets are attached to either side of the base. They are horizontally displaced from the base by a distance at least equal to the radius of the carousel so as to not interfere with the loading or removal of the condiments held by the carousel. A display card holder may also be attached to the post above the carousel. A second condiment carousel may be included on the post above the first carousel to hold additional or different condiments.

Abstract: Apparatus for storing strings of lights and accessories includes a container with a side wall having an upwardly and inwardly extending outer surface, between upper and lower radial flanges, on which the strings of light are wrapped, and subsequently unwrapped, as the container rotates about a vertical pivot mounted on a base. The container has an internal cavity accessible through a central lid covered opening in which accessories, such as ornaments and the like, are supported on circumferentially spaced, radially inwardly directed hangers alternately secured at staggered heights to the container side wall. Below the hangers are compartments for other accessories, especially fragile ornaments, which extend around a vertical post supporting a large tree topping ornament. A hood can extend down over the side wall to protect the strings of lights. A handle or hook for lifting and hanging the apparatus can project through an opening in the hood.

Abstract: A rotating device has a turning wheel, a threaded sleeve, and a nut. The turning wheel has a hub having a center hole, a wheel rim, and a plurality of spokes connected to the hub and the wheel rim. The threaded sleeve has a flange and an outer thread. The threaded sleeve is inserted through the center hole of the hub and a through hole of a table plate. The nut engages with the outer thread of the threaded sleeve. An umbrella has a center post inserted through the threaded sleeve.

Abstract: A disassemblable rotary pen exhibition rack of the invention comprises a base plate, a support seat, a central shaft, a plurality of balls and a ball bearing cap, a rotary platform, and a paper holder to form a fashion exhibition rack after assembly. The rotary platform, sustained on the plurality of balls under the ball bearing cap, can rotate freely 360°. The rotary platform provides a plurality of pen holes to hold pens upright. While the rotary platform is rotating, the specific features and patterns are displayed to eyes of the visitors. Under the bottom of the base plate, there is a recess to contain the paper holder which can be drawn out the buyer wants to try writing of the pen on the paper.

Abstract: A disassemblable rotary pen exhibition rack of the invention comprises a base plate, a support seat, a central shaft, a plurality of balls and a ball bearing cap, a rotary platform, and a paper holder to form a fashion exhibition rack after assembly. The rotary platform, sustained on the plurality of balls under the ball bearing cap, can rotate freely 360°. The rotary platform provides a plurality of pen holes to hold pens upright. While the rotary platform is rotating, the specific features and patterns are displayed to eyes of the visitors. Under the bottom of the base plate, there is a recess to contain the paper holder which can be drawn out the buyer wants to try writing of the pen on the paper.

Abstract: A flexible retail product display and storage system is adaptable to display and store a wide variety of products, so that the display remains fully stocked with seasonally appropriate merchandise to maximize the effectiveness of retail space. In a conversion tower embodiment, a receiving unit serves as a framework to support any suitable product display panel removably engageable with a frame, with the display panels having dissimilarly configured sides for supporting dissimilar types of products. This in combination with accessory panels on adjacent sides of the receiving unit which have interior volume and the ability to support complimentary products of still further dissimilar type, provides a flexible high density multi-product display and storage system. For display of eyewear products, a special spectacle support device which works in conjunction with anti-theft devices is also disclosed.

Abstract: A storage device for holding a plurality of medication containers. The device is a rotatable, multiple-tiered unit with adjustable storage compartments, formed with both permanent and temporary vertical dividers. Any number of tiers can be stacked atop each other and interlocked. A handle can be attached to make the unit portable.