Abstract: A rotatable package display rack comprises a post made of four vertically extending boards, two of the boards being spaced and parallel boards, and the other two boards being spaced and parallel, and perpendicular to the first two boards. An edge of one board engages the side of another board, and a hollow provided by faces of the vertical boards receives and journals a shaft extending upwardly from feet which support the post. The boards are notched, to receive cross arms, the cross arms supporting hangers from which packaged products may be suspended. Each cross arm is in engaging relationship with notches in two of the boards of the post, and engages the faces of the other two boards of the post.

Abstract: A tree support for receiving a Christmas tree to permit rotation thereof is arranged to include a truncated conical base rotatably mounting a truncated conical rotary head. The rotary head is mounted upon an annular array of bearings mounted within the base, with the base including a transmission plate secured to the base receiving a tubular support shaft therethrough. The tubular support shaft is received to an upper end of a drive motor to effect rotation of the tubular support shaft fixedly secured to the rotary head. The transmission plate is in electrical communication with a plurality of electrical outlets. The transmission plate may be formed of continuous annular electrical tracks, or alternatively of discontinuous annular tracks to effect a twinkling effect of lights and the like mounted to the tree support by the apparatus.

Abstract: A storage unit or rack for recording-media boxes such as CD boxes or other such containers which rack supports the boxes in a series of parallel substantially horizontal planes or in planes inclined at some other angle. The rack has one or more pairs of sidewalls lying in planes which intersect at right angles and which engage two adjacent side edges of each box and leave the other two side edges of each box facing outwardly and exposed so that they are visible for reading labels on the boxes and to provide easy access for placement and removal of such boxes.

Abstract: Kitchen storage unit having a body, a top, hollow vertical members around a perimeter of the body, with apertures for receiving containers in columns in each hollow vertical member, and pegs extending from the body between the vertical members. The body may be rotatably mounted on a base. An opening in the top provides access to a receptacle in the interior of the body.

Abstract: A jewelry support utilizing an element extending outwardly along a selected dimension. The element includes an outer skin capable of being repeatedly punctured without substantial damage to the same. A hanger device possessing an elongated member is capable of puncturing the element. The hanger device also includes a tab portion connected to the elongated member which may be engaged by jewelry. The elongated member and tab unit is capable of supporting jewelry to the element when the elongated member punctures the element. The tab is constructed with a friction surface to aid in the support of the jewelry.

Abstract: A circular, stackable, rotatable display case is provided for floppy disks/compact disks and the like which consists of a mechanism for radially storing a plurality of the floppy disks/compact disks and the like and another mechanism for rotating the radially storing mechanism, so that any one of the floppy disks/compact disks and the like can be selectively removed from the radially storing mechanism.

Abstract: An improved gravity feed display system and display card for the display of jewelry articles and the like. The gravity feed display system comprises pairs of inclined slots spaced apart to slidably receive the display cards in such manner that when a lower card is pulled out, a card situated adjacently above slides down to occupy the position of the card being removed. Each display card comprises a generally flat panel and a top flange, and means to prevent the overlapping of an adjacent card while in the display system.

Abstract: A buoy deployment system for an aircraft is disclosed which includes a multi-store gravity launching system which allows for discharge of different lengthsn and types of buoys. The gravity launch system includes a plurality of launch tubes, each including a spring biased door at the discharge end thereof, with the doors being either electrically actuated from the pilot cockpit via electrical controls, or, in the event of an electrical malfunction, being manually operable by an operator. Each buoy loaded therein is accessible for reconfiguration in flight, with each tube similarly being reloadable in flight. Also disclosed is a rotatable storage carousel including a plurality of semi-cylindrical tube section/latch assemblies, sized to restrain a plurality of buoys, which form storage stations on the carousel.

Abstract: An improved extendible rotary shoe rack (10) for mounting between a lower surface (12) and an upper surface (14). The shoe rack includes a pedestal (16) adapted for placement against the lower surface and an upper mount (18) adapted for placement against the upper surface. A lower tube (20) is rotatably mounted to the pedestal and extends upwardly therefrom. An upper tube (22), having an open end (60) sized to receive a portion of the lower tube and to allow slidable movement therebetween, is rotatably mounted to the upper mount and extends downwardly therefrom. A helical compression spring (26) is disposed within the upper tube to secure the lower and upper tubes together so that they rotate in unison, and to provide a telescoping function by urging the upper mount against the upper surface over a range of upper surface-to-lower surface distances. A plurality of substantially equally spaced shoe support members (24), disposed in a plurality of circumferential rows (66), are attached to the lower tube.

Abstract: An elongate, coaxially aligned housing rotatably mounted to a carousel interiorly thereof, with the carousel including a plurality of planar support plates angularly inclined relative to each vertical wall of the carousel, with a window opening mounted overlying and coextensive with an upper terminal edge of each planar support for securing an upper portion of a shoe therewithin.

Abstract: A solar powered rotary display is assembled on a base having a stationary table mounted on a post fixed to the base, a rotary table mounted for rotation on the base about a main axis defined by the post, and a plurality of display disks mounted for rotation on the rotary table about respective planetary axes carried by the rotary table. A number of drive wheels are mounted on respective axles carried by the rotary table in positions about the main axis for supporting and balancing the rotary table on the base. Each of the drive wheels includes an annular friction surface in contact with both an upper surface of the base and a bottom surface of the display disks for rotating the disks in a fixed ratio with rotation of the rotary table.

Abstract: A rotating shelf is provided for the housing of books and magazines which is attractive, sturdy, and stores books and magazines efficiently. The shelf is characterized by L-shaped vertical supports between the shelf units which permit efficient storage and provide strength. Manufacturing methods employed in constructing the bookcase can also be used to construct storage racks for other items, such as wine bottles.

Abstract: A display tube having a hollow elongated upright main body portion with a plurality of spaced slots for receiving display hooks therein. A plurality of hinged foldable flaps are provided at the top and bottom of the main body portion. Each flap has a first portion that folds about a second portion, the second portion then folding again into the interior of the main body portion. These flaps portions have cut out sections so that, when the flaps are so folded, a plurality of spaced cutout areas are provided about the inner periphery of the main body portion. An insert or panel can be inserted into the interior of the main body portion after folding the flaps. A hole in the insert can receive a pole of a rotatable stand therethrough.

Abstract: In order to improve a revolving storage facility for tape cassettes comprising a base and a rotary frame rotatable thereon about an axis of rotation and carrying shelf units with cassette compartments for tape cassettes such that the number of cassette compartments is increased while the space requirements is kept as small as possible, it is proposed that the rotary frame comprises a supporting frame which is rotatable about the axis of rotation relative to the base and on which subframes carrying the shelf units are mounted for rotation about subframe axes of rotation arranged sidewardly of the axis of rotation.

Abstract: A revolving storage device useful for organizing and storing small items in a multiplicity of containers. The device provides a drum assembly comprised of spaced-apart multi-sided end caps to which an equal number of side panels disposed therebetween, are affixed. The side panels include recessed receptacles for receiving the containers. The assembly exhibits structural integrity by virtue of the joints between adjacent panels formed of mitered edges and an internal ledge within the end caps on which the extremities of the side panels rest. The end caps include unitary shaft stubs which are engaged by a bracket to provide support for the assembly. A simple but effective detent system employing a protuberance in the bracket and depressions in an end cap permit desired angular orientations of the device.

Abstract: An apparatus including a base formed with a central hub, with the hub including a cylindrical turn-table member rotatably mounted about the hub, with the turn-table member including a matrix of cylindrical bores directed therethrough, with each cylindrical bore cooperative with an inclined locking sphere cavity rotatably mounting a locking sphere therethrough, wherein absence of a crayon member mounted within a cylindrical receiving socket effects locking of the turn-table relative to the central hub.

Abstract: A quartz tube carousel device for vertically storing quartz tubes used in semiconductor fabrication. The carousel stores the quartz tubes in an upright position to conserve floor space and, further, provides for 360 degree rotation for ease of access. Laminar air flow is provided through openings in the device for purging the tubes. Optional features allow for different size, shape and number of tubes to be stored, as well as forced gas purging of the quartz tubes.

Abstract: A rotary shoe rack, comprising a post for mounting a plurality of ring-shaped rotary members respectively vertically separated from one another by a plurality of sockets permitting said ring-shaped rotary members to be respectively rotated with respect to said sockets. The ring-shaped rotary members have each a plurality of supporting rods obliquely extending upward outward therefrom around a circle for mounting a shoe each, which supporting rods have each a chemical bag at the top with aromatics contained therein to expel odor smell from the shoe mounted thereon.

Abstract: A jewelry caddy which is characterized in a first preferred embodiment by a base, a support rod upward-standing from the base, a top strut frame attached to the top end of the support rod, a slat frame fitted over the support rod and the top strut frame and extending to a point above the base, and multiple, curved slats removably clipped to the slat frame and fitted with holes for mounting ear screws thereon. The strut frame is characterized by spaced, horizontal, outwardly-extending, elongated struts having upward-turned tips for receiving such jewelry items as beads, rings and the like. In a preferred aspect of the invention a strip of foam rubber or like resilient material is attached to the inside concave surface of the curved slats to facilitate mounting a retainer on the post of the ear screws when the post is projected through a hole in one of the slats.

Abstract: A jewelry caddy which is characterized in a first preferred embodiment by a fixed or rotatable vase, a support rod or rods upward-standing from the base, an optional top strut frame attached to the top end of the support rod or rods and secured with a ring receptacle, a slat frame fitted over the support rod or rods and attached to the top strut frame and extending to a point above the base, and multiple, curved slats removably clipped to the slat frame and fitted with holes for mounting earrings thereon. The strut frame is characterized by spaced, horizontal, outwardly-extending, elongated struts having upward-turned tips for receiving such jewelry items as beads, rings and the like. In a first preferred aspect of the invention the slats are constructed of a resilient material having horizontal or slanted holes therein for receiving the earring posts.

Abstract: A rotary shoe rack is disclosed for mounting in a storage space having generally fixed upper and lower surfaces. The rack includes a shaft that extends generally vertically between the upper and lower surfaces. There are upper and lower bearings rotatably mounting the upper and lower ends of the shaft, respectively, to the upper and lower surfaces of the storage space. A plurality of storage shelves are secured to the shaft at spaced apart intervals for supporting respective groups of shoes thereon. Each shelf is disposed about the shaft and has a generally horizontal platform that includes inner and outer sections. A heel support is attached to the inner section of the platform and is disposed about the shaft for elevating a heel portion of each shoe in the respective group above the platform such that a forward portion of the shoe is engagable with the outer section of the platform.

Abstract: Document holder for holding magazines, brochures and other looseleaf papers in an upright position, with a relatively large portion of each document being exposed to view. The device is constructed in modular form and is readily increased and decreased in size to hold different numbers of papers. THe disclosed embodiments include both a wall-mounted rack and a carousel rack.

Abstract: A novel packaging assembly for displaying artistic gift bags and banners, as well as a novel display assembly wherein these banners and bags may be artistically displayed in their packaging. The bags or banners (16) are stacked in register, and the stack (16) is enclosed in a cardboard package which is provided with a gap in the header. The display assembly includes a plurality of racks (50) which may be mounted for swinging movement on a mounting plate assembly (52), each rack including two arms (60, 62) one of which may be slipped through the gap in the header to support the packaging. The mounting plate assembly may be supported on a pegboard (46) or slotwall (54). Alternatively it may be mounted on a novel floor stand (56) or other wire store displays comnmercially available to receive slotwall fixtures.

Abstract: The shoe rack includes a stand with a vertical pole in the center, circular layers in sections from the center point and mounted through a center hole on to the vertical pole, and at least one vertical pin through the layers to hold the layers together for rotation. Each layer has pie-type sections with an opening on its outside portion to insert or remove shoes. Each section is sloped downward slightly toward the center and is ridged on the outside bottom portion of each opening to help secure the shoes especially during rotation of the rack. The section angular size may vary in degrees to suit the needs of variation in women's shoe heels. The number of layers may vary to suit the needs of the number of shoes to be stored. The sections are structured so that the toes of the shoes are to be placed toward the center of the section, shoes placed sole to sole, and heels on the outer portion of the section.

Abstract: A carousel for storing and displaying compact disk albums or cases comprises one or more reels rotatably mounted on a turntable base where the reels include a central core and a pair of parallel spaced-apart disks having sets of parallel ribs disposed at equal angular positions around the core. The dimensions are such that the CD case readily fits between the pair of disks and are held upright by their engagement with the ribs formed on the disks. When a reel populated with a plurality of CD cases is placed on the base, it may be rotated so as to bring the cases into view for selection of a particular recording for play.

Abstract: A magnetic display holder for hair bows and other accessories having ferromagnetic parts comprising a base defining an outer peripheral edge and a top defining an outer peripheral edge. At least one support member connects the top and base together and supports the top in vertically spaced-apart relation to the base. A thin sheet or a plurality of thin bow-holding strips are connected to the respective peripheral edges of the top and base and extend substantially vertically between the base and the top of the display holder. Each of the strips define an outwardly facing side and an obverse inwardly-facing side. A plurality of magnets are positioned in vertically spaced-apart relation along the inwardly facing side of the bow-holding strips.The magnets exert sufficient magnetic attraction through the bow-holding strips to hold bows or other accessories having ferromagnetic parts solely by magnetic attraction to the outwardly facing side of the strip opposite the magnets.

Abstract: A stock unit for carriers includes a stocker having shelves, for storing carriers containing semiconductor wafers, a mounting port on which the carriers are temporarily mounted, and a handler for transporting the carriers between the shelf and the mounting port.

Abstract: A rotatable merchandise display unit comprising a base with a support projecting generally vertically upwardly from the base, and supporting a vertically elongated column-like structure is rotatable relation thereon, with the column being formed of hinged sides and having a plurality of generally vertical rows of merchandise receiving trays disposed along the plural sides of the column, in laterally spaced relation with respect to one another. Each tray of such rows of trays provides upwardly opening pockets for receiving therein merchandise for display. Cams on the inner surfaces of the column sides coact with the central support and provide for the pivotal movement of the column sides relative to one another and thus the pivotal movement or undulation of the merchandise receiving trays with respect to one another during rotation of the column about the central support.

Abstract: A display assembly includes first and second tray members, each including a body portion and a central tubular portion, first and second peripheral support rims on the tray members, respectively, and a tubular central support post. The central support post is received in snug engagement in the interior of the tubular portion of the first tray member and on the exterior of the tubular portion of the second tray member for supporting the second tray member in upwardly spaced relation to the first tray member. The display assembly can be effectively utilized for supporting items for display on the support rims thereof and it can be adapted to meet the needs of various retailers by varying the number of tray members and support posts.

Abstract: This invention relates to a detachable stationery case rack and more particularly to the one which includes a polygonal bottom case divided into several receiving compartments defining therein a hollow central shaft for setting therein of a central column for further mounting thereon of stationery accessories receiving cases. The base of the stationery case rack has a packing set therein, which packing includes several round balls to permit rotation of the whole assembly against the base. Through series connection, the number of stationery receiving cases may be flexibly arranged according to requirement.

Abstract: A shoe holding carousel is adjustable in several planes and includes a telescoping support which as a ball joint therein. Shoe holding compartments are movably mounted on the carousel and thus the carousel is adjustable in both a vertical plane and in a horizontal plane.

Abstract: A rotary file unit provided with radially extending shelves and compartments for the storage of files, which unit may be used standing alone or housed within a cabinet having opposed access openings. A door unit is rotatable within the cabinet relative to the file unit to effect simultaneous opening or closing of both access openings. Divider elements are provided for dividing the spaces above the shelves into compartments of various widths; and backwall members are provided for varying the depths of the compartments.

Abstract: A rotating merchandising stand is disclosed for the display of merchandise contained in tubular containers, such as tubes of haircolor. A circular merchandise support tray containing a plurality of truncated conical cavities extending therein from a top surface of the tray to allow rotation of the tray about the base. The tapering side walls of the conical cavities support tube caps of the tubular containers to allow the tubes to be supported in an upstanding position upon the tray.

Abstract: A device for holding and displaying a plurality of containers of a cylindrical nature having a circumferential wall, a bottom wall, and an opening opposite the bottom wall provided with a closure. The device comprises three chambers circumferentially spaced about a central vertical axis, each of the chambers comprising a vertically-extending planar support wall, the planar support wall having at least one aperture through which one of the containers may be inserted, and back-up walls associated with the support wall in spaced relation thereto, whereby a container inserted through the aperture is supported by engagement of its circumferential wall of the aperture and by engagement of its bottom wall with the back-up wall.

Abstract: A display stand for displaying spherical articles, which when displayed with golf balls has the appearance of a spheroid with dimples thereon. The upper section of the stand includes generally circular support plates of varying diameters arranged in a stacked fashion one atop the other, and separated by centrally positioned generally tee-shaped spacing elements. The plates include generally C-shaped cut-out recesses cut into the peripheral edge thereof for receiving and holding golf balls therein. A light bulb may be positioned atop the top most spacing element or, alternatively, a fluorescent light tube may be positioned within the central support shaft, for lighting the display stand.

Abstract: A disassembleble clothes or other garment rack or stand having a base, a supporting axle rod extending upwardly from the base and a plurality of spool-like elements separated from each other, and disposed for rotation about the rod at different height levels, and each said element having angularly, upwardly extending peg-type hangers insertable into it, with each of said elements and its hangers being greater in size and extent than the element and its hangers at the level immediately below.

Abstract: A disassembleable clothes or other garment rack or stand having a base, a supporting axle rod extending upwardly from the base and a plurality of spool-like elements separated from each other, and disposed for rotation about the rod at different height levels, and each said element having angularly, upwardly extending peg-type hangers insertable into it, with each of said elements and its hangers being greater in size and extent than the element and its hangers at the level immediately below. The stand may be converted into a decorative simulated tree by providing an annular support member having a plurality of spaced-apart coaxial rings disposed on the top of the base arm branches hung from the peg hangers and resting upon the coaxial rings.

Abstract: There is disclosed a dusttight storage cabinet apparatus used for storing works such as wafer cassettes for containing semiconductor wafers. The storage cabinet apparatus includes: a housing having an entrance, formed in its front wall, for allowing works to come in and go out of the housing therethrough; an air supply duct for supplying the inside of the housing with clean air; a vertical rotation shaft rotatably disposed in the housing for turning about its longitudinal axis; a drive motor for turning the rotation shaft; and a rack assembly of a substantially cylindrical structure. The rack assembly is coaxially secured to the rotation shaft and has a plurality of compartments for storing the works therewithin. The compartments open radially outward and are partitioned off from one another so as to prevent cross contamination by dust among the compartments.

Abstract: A multi-component merchandizing stand having tiered article support racks and/or trays which are interchangeably mounted for rotational movement with respect to a vertical support column so that a plurality of varied items may be selectively arranged and displayed from a common support base.

Abstract: A jewelry support device comprises an upper section defined by an upper octagonal plate and a lower octagonal plate between which are supported four jewelry support members each formed by two plates at right angles rotatable relative to the plates about a vertical axis at a mid-line of the plates. The members are spaced around the periphery of the plates with mirrored panels positioned between each member and the next to provide a pleasing appearance. A lower section of the device is formed by drawers between the lower plate and a bottom plate with the drawers being pie-shaped. A base plate can be supported on a suitable surface with the whole device being rotatable relative to the base plate by a suitable bearing. The device allows organized storage of a large quantity of jewelry particularly earrings and ready access to the jewelry in a device of attractive appearance.

Abstract: A rotary closet wardrobe mounted on a vertical column extending from floor to ceiling of a clothes closet having three rows of drawers on the top portion. Immediately below the drawers a horizontal bar supports an elliptical shaped horizontal clothes hanger rod providing rotational clearance for clothes suspended on clothes hangers in the typical modern home closet. Beneath the clothes hanger a cylindrical structure having two vertical layers of bins rotatable around the vertical column mounted on the floor of the closet.

Abstract: A heavy-duty tiered compote tray in which the tray supports are cantilevered laterally of a vertical supporting column to permit facilitated replacement of trays as required during use. Each tray is supported upon a rotating frame element, including a horizontally disposed ring member underlying the tray, and a hollow vertical column having both horizontally and vertically oriented bearing surfaces to facilitate orbital movement while supporting the trays. The device may be conveniently disassembled for periodic lubrication and intermediate storage, as required.

Abstract: A tray-hanging device is disclosed for trays used in an analyzer. It comprises a rotatable platform having a raised annular lip configured to engage a first part of the tray along a first side of the lip, and a depending skirt portion positioned above the platform, configured to receive the weight of a second part of the tray pressing on a side of the skirt portion opposite to the engaged first side of the lip, the lip further including centering notches shaped to cooperate with ribs on the tray to prevent relative respective rotation of tray and device, and to properly locate the tray on the platform.

Abstract: This invention is a rotary shelf in which a shelf can rotate centering around a shaft which is put into one of two stationary holes opened at a face to be set through a square bottom face of a shelf.

Abstract: A device for holding a plurality of floss bobbins is described. The invention comprises a floss bobbin holding carrier which has a peripheral surface and a plurality of mounting sites on the surface. A plurality of modular floss bobbins are detachably mounted onto the floss bobbin holding carrier, which are arranged spatially on the peripheral surface of the floss bobbin holding carrier.

Abstract: A data carousel stand for accessible storage of data-holding materials is disclosed, having a base, a hollow vertical central hub for adjustably supporting a hollow vertical newel. One or more data carousels is rotatively mounted on the newel, each carousel comprising a plurality of radial arms in vertically adjustable offset stacked array. Each arm has a slidable upwardly extending bracket on each side which cooperate to hold data-containing materials therebetween.

Abstract: A merchandising stand is provided with a plurality of walls for displaying items for sale, and the walls enclose storage space that can be used for storage of additional merchandise. Adapter panels can be fixed to one or more of the walls to change the surface, and change the mounting arrangement for items for sale. With the several walls and several surfaces, a great variety of forms of merchandise can be displayed. One or more of the adapter panels may be stored within the stand. The merchandising stand includes a base allowing rotation of the stand so the merchandising stand can be placed adjacent to a wall or the like and all surfaces are viewable by a customer.

Abstract: An article support structure for supporting various articles such as plants, clothes, towels, etc. comprises a main vertical upright having a series of vertically spaced, horizontally extending through-holes arranged at different angles about the axis of the main vertical upright. Horizontal rods extend through the through-holes so as to be adjustably positionable through the through-holes, and hence relative to the main vertical upright. The main vertical upright provides one point of support for each rod and a further vertical support for each rod is provided by an auxiliary vertical upright which is joined to the rod in horizontally spaced relation to the support provided by the main upright, preferably at the distal end of the rod. The main upright may be constructed in a manner in which the through-holes are arranged at fixed angular relationships to each other.