Abstract: A support structure for hanging plants. The support structure includes a plurality of frames having a plurality of clamping sites formed thereon and a plurality of mounting members formed thereon. A plurality of rods are supported by the frames for suspending the hanging plants therefrom, wherein at least two frames support each rod. A plurality of clamping members are connectable to a respective clamping site for securing the rods to the frames. The frames are supported by a base portion, wherein a plurality of elongate support members extend between the base portion and the frames to hold the frames above the base portion.

Abstract: A reinforcing frame structure for a storage rack is disclosed having spacer blocks set in between outer rectangular open frame and inner rectangular open frame of each of top and bottom rectangular open frame units thereof at two sides of each of the upright supports at four corners, a reinforcing angle block attached to each rectangular open frame unit at each of the four corners at an inner side, and reinforcing pins transversely fastened to the inner and outer rectangular open frames, the spacer blocks and the reinforcing angle blocks at each of the four corners to reinforce the structural strength of the rectangular open frame units.

Abstract: A rack truss for use in forming shelf-type storage racks which may be assembled at the site using bolts and/or which includes reinforcement at the lower level of the rack truss.

Abstract: A rack truss for use in forming shelf-type storage racks which may be assembled at the site using bolts and/or which includes reinforcement at the lower level of the rack truss.

Abstract: A display system can accommodate a number of products. The system includes one or more modules. Each module may be mounted on a support wall and includes back and shelf portions. Advantageously, a number of modules are arranged in a number of rows, one row above another. A number of dividers are removably secured to at least one of the walls and may be moved in stepwise or continuous fashion to separate groups of the products within each row. Various of the modules may include hook bars secured to the back wall portions for hanging certain of the products and/or space thieves removably secured to the shelf portions for forwardly offsetting stacked or hung products.

Abstract: A base body comprises two frames to put lens and solar cells. The working process is simple and the weight and the cost of the base body is reduced.

Abstract: A docking assembly for a ventilated cage and rack system that can facilitate installation and reduce leakage of air is provided. The docking assembly is connectable to air plena of the rack system and includes a cup, and a tubular body having a docking base. The tubular body is constructed and arranged to be slideably displaceable between the cup and the docking base when the tubular body is aligned coaxially with the cup and docking base. A spring may also be provided outside and surrounding the tubular body. The tubular body includes a plurality of displaceable legs. The legs are preferably urged outward in the absence of pressure and may be displaced inward, toward each other, for insertion into a docking aperture of a plenum. Once inserted, the legs return to their normal, non-displaced position to secure the docking assembly to the plenum.

Abstract: A system for managing and securing product and deterring theft in a retail setting includes a system that resides either on a standard retailer shelf or may be a stand-alone system. In an embodiment, the system includes a plurality of shelves and product dividers positioned between the shelves and extending from the front edges of the shelves toward the rear of the shelves. Front retaining walls are positioned at the front edges of the shelves and are configured to have a height that inhibits access to products on the shelves. Individual retaining tabs of varying height may be added in front of rows of taller product to inhibit access to these products. In an embodiment, rigid or moveable barriers may be positioned above retaining walls that further restrict access to the products. With the invention, the “sweeping” of numerous products by a thief is deterred.

Abstract: Some embodiments of the present invention provide structure that can be installed within a warehouse-type rack to convert the rack for use as a merchandise and display rack. In this manner, warehouse-type racks can be provided with a greater degree of adjustability to accommodate a larger number of shelving and product storage and display configurations. The structure installed within a warehouse-type rack can include secondary uprights connected to secondary front-rear stretchers. Preferably, the connections between the secondary uprights and the secondary front-rear stretchers are adjustable so that the secondary uprights can be secured in different positions within the warehouse-type rack. In some embodiments, the secondary uprights can be secured in different front-rear positions in the rack and/or can be secured in different vertical positions with respect to the secondary front-rear stretchers.

Abstract: A unitary fitting for mating with and coupling a plurality of T-slot structures. The fitting comprises at least two sections to mate with the T-slot structures, with each of the sections having a first end, a second end, an outer surface circumferentially surrounding said T-slot structure, and an inner surface being capable of mating with one of said T-slot structures. the inner surfaces has at least one rail that extends inwardly into a recess of the T-slot structures. The fitting is formed of one piece construction.

Abstract: A storage system for organizing containers and lids of varying sizes, depths and shapes through the use of compartments. The compartments are configured in a variety of practical dimensions such as square, circular and rectangular. Retractable legs and sliding tracks offer additional storage capability and adaptability for users dealing with limited kitchen and cabinet space. The storage system also is collapsible for increased durability and this function—coupled with at least one front retractable leg and at least one rear retractable leg—allow the user to adjust such aspects as the height of the system. The containers and lids relating to the storage system are preferably of the plastic variety.

Abstract: A cross bar forming a support surface between parallel deck beams of rack-type storage systems to create storage shelves, the cross bars being lockable and readily removable and reusable.

Abstract: A plurality of separate display modules are interchangeably installed on a shelf of a cooperating cabinet structure and arranged to provide concavely curved display panels mounting selected arrangements of illuminated sample chips, an interactive video display, and brochure receptacles. The structure is provided with an integral sprinkler water distribution system and may include a two-part chip mounting mechanism which facilitates changing out of sample chips.

Abstract: A storage rack includes a plurality of connecting members and wall sections. Each connecting member includes a hexagonal base from which three engaging portions defining an engaging end project for allowing wall sections to be joined. The engaging portions are equally spaced on the base and each includes a bottom and three engaging fins. The engaging fins include engaging slots defined therebetween. Each wall section includes a sheet and a frame. The sheet and the frame include a bend defined therein. The sheet includes a plurality of folded sections formed therein. The wall section is received in the engaging slot. The connecting members and wall sections can be implemented to form a plurality of hexagonal storage rooms.

Abstract: Assembling a merchandising system includes placing a display fixture on a floor in a retail environment, where the display fixture includes a first end assembly supported on the floor, a second end assembly supported on the floor, a first cross-piece, and a second cross-piece, each of the first and second cross-pieces extending between the first and second end assemblies and substantially parallel to one another. A display fixture accessory is releasably secured to the display fixture and an accessory sheath is slid over the display fixture accessory by sliding an open bottom of the accessory sheath over the display fixture accessory until a top of the accessory sheath abuts a top of the display fixture accessory and the accessory sheath covers a substantial portion of the display fixture accessory. The accessory sheath includes a plurality of substantially horizontal bracket slots.

Abstract: Some embodiments of the present invention provide a support adapted to support a comestible fluid container on a comestible fluid container rack, and a container rack having such a support. The support can include a first portion extending from a stretcher of the comestible fluid container rack and a second portion extending substantially laterally from the first portion to support the comestible fluid container thereon.

Abstract: A collapsible foldable rack includes left and right scissors-type frames with dowel rods extending between the scissors-type frames. The dowel rods are attached to inner arms of the scissors-type frame by brackets that allow the rods to rotate relative to the frame. The brackets on one side of the frame allow the rods to rotate in one direction, whereas the brackets on the opposite frame member allow the rods to rotate in the opposite direction. The brackets also space the rods relative to each other to prevent adjacent rods from interfering with each other when the structure is folded. The device both collapses into a rectangular structure and then folds upon itself to provide a very compact structure for storage and reduce freight costs.

Abstract: A plurality of separate display modules are interchangeably installed on a shelf of a cooperating cabinet structure and arranged to provide concavely curved display panels mounting selected arrangements of illuminated sample chips, an interactive video display, and brochure receptacles. The structure is provided with an integral sprinkler water distribution system and may include a two-part chip mounting mechanism which facilitates changing out of sample chips.

Abstract: A shelving system includes one or more shelving units. Each shelving unit has posts each post having one or more indents, connectors with slots for mounting the post and one or more shelves. Each shelf has protrusions on a periphery to insert into one of the connector slots. Each shelving unit and shelving system can be assembled, disassembled, and adjusted without the use of tools or other components. The shelving units can be assembled together to create a multiple shelving unit system without the use of tools or other components.

Abstract: A space adjustable rack for storing fragile wine/Champaign/cocktail glasses during transportation and for storing the glasses in house is provided. The space adjustable precious alcohol beverage glass storing rack can hold glasses of different sizes at the same time. The rack of the current application is comprised of a bottom structure, pluralities of latitudinal spacing blades, and pluralities of longitudinal spacing blades. The space adjustable rack protects those wine/Champaign/cocktail glasses from severe vibration impact caused by earthquake and transportation.

Abstract: The assembly system has several profiled bars connected to each other, each of which has at least one clamping channel open to the outside with a bottom surface and two lateral surfaces. They are connected by an elongated or angled connecting element with two opposing external clamping surfaces, at least certain sections of which are straight, and an expansion joint extending between the external clamping surfaces. The connecting element is introduced into the clamping channel, and at least one spreading element is introduced into at least one section of the expansion joint in such a way that the external clamping surfaces of the connecting element are clamped against the lateral surfaces of the clamping channel of at least one profiled bar. The connecting element is covered at the ends by an extensible terminal element, which covers the expansion joint.

Abstract: A modular furniture system is provided. The system includes surface members, junctions, and connectors. Each connector has two engagement portions. The surface members and junctions each include one or more channels for receiving a connector, the channels are shaped to slidingly attach with an engagement portion of a connector. The channels are positioned so that the connectors being used to interconnect a surface member to a junction or a surface member to another surface member to assemble the modular furniture system.

Abstract: A rack for hingedly mounting at least one door has a lower mounting plate and an upper mounting plate which are jointed by a central, telescoping support shaft. A plurality of mounting apertures are formed, equally distanced from the center of each of the upper and lower mounting plates which receive the pins of upper and lower attachment brackets which are attached to the upper and lower surface of each door to be mounted. When mounted, each door may be pivoted about the upper and lower attachment brackets so it may be painted on each of its two sides without interfering with any other door mounted on the rack. The rack may be adjusted to receive over height doors, as well as standard doors.

Abstract: A combined components assembly of a combined rack is provided, which at least includes a lateral rack board, an erect rack board, an expansion material, an intensified rack board and a serial joint material. The lateral rack board and the erect rack board can form a frame unit and can be serial fixed by the serial joint material; and the expansion material can stride over the erect rack board and correspond to the lateral rack board to connect other frame units or bond the intensified rack board, such that elastic expansion and variation functions of the combined rack are provided. Furthermore, structural strength of the combined rack can be enhanced by the serial fixation of the serial joint material and the bond of the intensified rack board.

Abstract: A modular display rack includes a frame having a plurality of frame elements, and a first holding unit having a plurality of holding slots. The first holding unit is supported by the frame. By selecting appropriate frame elements, the frame is readily dimensionable to accommodate one or more holding units therein. The frame can include first and second sidewalls and a first holding unit support element extending between the first and second sidewalls. The first holding unit support element supports the first holding unit. The first holding unit can be dimensioned to accommodate multiple holding units side-by-side. Also, second or subsequent holding units can be accommodated between the first and second sidewalls to accommodate additional holding units, for example, in a stepwise fashion.

Abstract: A display rack has a longitudinal axis, and includes vertically stacked and coextensive grid members that are removably connectable. Each grid member has a pair of oppositely spaced arms equidistantly spaced from and parallel to the axis and further includes a mesh patterned central body that spans across a distance between the arms. A mechanism is included for supporting the grid members at both a vertically stacked position and a vertically non-stacked position. The grid member supporting mechanism is completely detachable from the grid members and is independently transportable therewith. The arms are connected to each other when the grid members are stacked and are disconnected when the grid members are not stacked. Selected arms have male and female portions. The male portions are telescopically conjoined with the female portions when the grid members are stacked.

Abstract: A shipping container for a motorized vehicle comprises a base frame and a top frame, each constructed of rigid tubing. The base frame has a plurality of tire rests on which respective wheels of the motorized vehicle will be placed. In addition, the base frame has a plurality of base sockets located at respective corners thereof. Each of the base sockets is oriented in an upward direction. The top frame of the shipping container includes a plurality of top sockets located at respective corners thereof. The top sockets are oriented in a downward direction so as to be opposed to the base sockets. A plurality of elongate posts respectively extend between each opposed pair of sockets such that the top frame will be supported in spaced apart relation from the base frame.

Abstract: A product packaging container including end caps with reciprocating pins moved by rotating cams that secure a sidewall sheet fabricated of a flexible material capable of receiving ink or laser printing on one surface, and an end cap may include a sound-playing circuit that plays when the pins are actuated to release the sidewall sheet. Embodiments of a frusto-conical floral stand with a nutrient-filled bladder are provided. A frame kit is provided that, when assembled, holds the sidewall sheet of the container therewithin. A method for processing orders and shipping parcels such as horticultural articles in such containers is also provided, and the orders may specify a personalized sound and a personalized message on the sidewall sheet for framing.

Abstract: A kit for producing a frame superstructure for switchgear cabinets including a cupboard frame having four horizontal width struts, four horizontal depth struts and four vertical frame legs having a predetermined width, depth and height. A vertical frame includes two horizontal width struts and two vertical frame profiles which are insertable into in the cupboard frame and connectable to the depth struts thereof. Covering elements are connectable in the form of external and internal elements to two vertical frames which are spaced so that an independent base frame is formed. At least one cupboard door is pivotally fixable to the covering elements. This invention makes it possible to obtain a great number of embodiments with several simple elements.

Abstract: An apparatus (20) and method for dismantling shelving units, in particular trolleys (1) for transporting flowers, plants and the like. The apparatus (20) comprises a gripping device (22) for gripping the shelves (4) as a whole, to allow separation of the shelves (4) from the remainder of the trolley (1). The gripping device (22) is then operable to controllably deposit the shelves (4) e.g. in a stack or onto a conveyor. In order to adapt to variations in the size and position of the shelves (4), the gripping device (22) may be flexible.

Abstract: The invention relates to a frame section (10) for a framework (1) of a rack, switchgear cabinet, or table system (30) and to a framework, switchgear cabinet, or table system comprising a frame section of this type.

Abstract: A cabinet having a frame, a plurality of posts and a plurality of connector assemblies. The connector assemblies adapted to connect the posts to the frame. The connector assembly is provided with a gusset fixed to the frame, and a clamp plate connected to the gusset and received in the post so as to be engageable with a portion of the post. The clamp plate being movable with respect to the gusset such that upon movement of the clamp plate toward the gusset the clamp plate clamps the post between the clamp plate and at least one of the gusset and the frame, and a clamp plate.

Abstract: A hanging storage system is presented with ceiling attachment strips that can be cut to fit a variety of storage spaces, that possesses attachment brackets long enough to span two or more roof support trusses, and with a C-shaped beam on its long axis designed to permit the system to carry increased weight of stored items.

Abstract: An LED display module having features for improvement over prior art devices by providing novel features for improved LED visibility, improved weather and climatological sealing, improved electromagnetic interference (EMI) suppression, improved heat dissipation, and improved airflow.

Abstract: The present invention is for an article for storing and supporting pots and pans that is simple to manufacture and assemble where the article is assembled without the use of tools or hardware, having a more than two identical vertical members, and more than two identical horizontal members.

Abstract: A display system can accommodate a number of products. The system includes one or more modules. Each module may be mounted on a support wall and includes back and shelf portions. Advantageously, a number of modules are arranged in a number of rows, one row above another. A number of dividers are removably secured to at least one of the walls and may be moved in stepwise or continuous fashion to separate groups of the products within each row. Various of the modules may include hook bars secured to the back wall portions for hanging certain of the products and/or space thieves removably secured to the shelf portions for forwardly offsetting stacked or hung products.

Abstract: A plurality of separate display modules are interchangeably installed on a shelf of a cooperating cabinet structure and arranged to provide convexly curved display panels mounting selected arrangements of illuminated sample chips, an interactive video display, and brochure receptacles. The structure is provided with an integral sprinkler water distribution system and may include a two-part sample chip mounting mechanism which facilitates changing out of sample chips.

Abstract: A system for managing and securing product and deterring theft in a retail setting includes a system that resides either on a standard retailer shelf or may be a stand-alone system. In an embodiment, the system includes a plurality of shelves and product dividers positioned between the shelves and extending from the front edges of the shelves toward the rear of the shelves. Front retaining walls are positioned at the front edges of the shelves and are configured to have a height that inhibits access to products on the shelves. Individual retaining tabs of varying height may be added in front of rows of taller product to inhibit access to these products. In an embodiment, rigid or moveable barriers may be positioned above retaining walls that further restrict access to the products. With the invention, the “sweeping” of numerous products by a thief is deterred.

Abstract: An improved product display adaptable to standard gondola systems. The improvement increases the retail sales space available by providing for the recovery of unused space traditionally existing below the original base deck of the display. This improvement comprises a new free-standing base deck to replace the original base deck. The free-standing base deck positionally registers in the space where the original base deck was located. The free-standing base deck rests directly on the floor surface beneath the product display thus reclaiming the unused space beneath the original base deck. The improvement includes an additional means for maintaining the product display's base brackets parallel to assist in retaining and positionally registering the free-standing base deck, and an additional means for maintaining the aesthetic appearance of the product display's base brackets by covering the exposed portions that were once hidden by the original base deck.

Abstract: A structure of a display rack which includes a plurality of main beams, connecting sockets, diagonal support beams, and extension sockets, characterized in that the main beam is of pre-defined length, the connecting socket is movable along the main beam, the diagonal support beam is installed in slots formed by the fins of the connecting sockets, and the slots are used for the attachment of face plates.

Abstract: A space-efficient workroom organization system comprising a slotwall panel and/or slot track storage system with at least one repositionable slotwall or slot track mounted storage cabinet, and a workbench system comprising a workbench having a work surface and defining a storage recess beneath the work surface, with at least one mobile storage cabinet.

Abstract: A modular shelf assembly has a vertical support having a channel in one face thereof and an adjustable bracket having a rear portion cooperatively configured and slidable in the channel. The bracket includes top and lower clamps each having a body portion with opposed clamping surfaces and depending leg portions. The leg portions are slidable relative to each other, and an adjusting screw is engaged with the upper clamp to effect relative movement between the clamping surfaces to clamp a shelf between the clamping surfaces. The bracket also has a positioning fastener seated in the lower clamp below the shelf and extending through the clamps to engage the support to secure the clamps to each other and to the support.

Abstract: An equipment enclosure for housing electronic components includes a front assembly having a front frame, the front assembly defining a front of the enclosure, and a rear assembly having a rear frame. The enclosure further includes at least two side brace members, each side brace member having a first end and a second, opposite end. A first connector is configured to releasably connect the first end of one of the side brace members to the front frame. A second connector is configured to releasably connect the second end of the one of the side brace members to the rear frame. Other embodiments and methods are further disclosed.

Abstract: A single formed rack of rectangular shape with a length substantially greater than its width is attached to a stud, the rack having a plurality of raised sections defining spaced unobstructed slots across its width, each slot having a hole therein for attaching the rack by nails or screws to the stud. To provide the racking system, a second rack is attached to an adjacent stud and the slots of the two racks are aligned horizontally between the two studs. One or more boards may be inserted into the horizontally opposing unobstructed slots.

Abstract: A modular rack for displaying tools and merchandise has a base, two rod assemblies and multiple display panels. The base has two adjustable foot frames. The rod assemblies are attached to the adjustable foot frames and individually comprise at least two exterior rods and at least one interior connector. Each exterior rod has multiple mounting slots. The display panels attach to the exterior rods of the two rod assemblies and individually have multiple hooks corresponding to and engaging the multiple mounting slots in the rod assemblies. Adding exterior rods and corresponding connectors extends the modular rack in height. Connecting other display panels on an adjacent modular rack to the mounting slots in a common rod assembly extend the modular rack in width. Assembly of most elements in the modular rack is accomplished by inserting the hooks in the mounting slots. Therefore, assembly and disassembly of the modular rack are convenient.

Abstract: A method of assembling a merchandising system includes placing a display fixture on a floor in a retail environment. The display fixture includes a first end piece resting supported on the floor, a second end piece supported on the floor, a first member, and a second member, each of the first member and the second member being substantially horizontal with the second member extending substantially parallel to, and vertically offset from the first member. A display fixture accessory is releasably secured to the display fixture by receiving the first member in a first bracket of the display fixture accessory and receiving the second member in a second bracket of the display fixture accessory. A display piece is inserted into the display fixture accessory. Additionally, the display piece is maintained with the display fixture accessory in a substantially vertical position with the display fixture accessory extending above the display fixture.

Abstract: Some embodiments of the present invention provide a support for a comestible fluid container on a comestible fluid container rack, and a container rack having such a support. The support can include a first portion extending from a stretcher of the comestible fluid container rack and a second portion extending substantially laterally from the first portion to support the comestible fluid container thereon.

Abstract: A relay rack includes a base including first and second base brackets. Each base bracket has a vertical base flange attached integrally to a horizontal base flange. First and second support brackets are connected to each base bracket. Each support bracket has a single vertical support and a single horizontal support connected to the vertical support. The support brackets may also include a single vertical end support adapted to be connected to the vertical flange of the base bracket. The vertical support extends along a substantially vertical plane that forms a dihedral angle of less than 90 degrees with the plane of the vertical base flange. In a direction in which the horizontal base flange extends from the vertical base flange, the vertical supports on each base bracket extend convergently toward one another.

Abstract: A plurality of separate display modules are interchangeably installed on a shelf of a cooperating cabinet structure and arranged to provide convexly curved display panels mounting selected arrangements of illuminated sample chips, an interactive video display, and brochure receptacles. The structure is provided with an integral sprinkler water distribution system and may include a two-part sample chip mounting mechanism which facilitates changing out of sample chips.

Abstract: A slatwall extrusion and assembly for a wall of a building to support hangers and shelving and the items they carry. Each section of slatwall has a continuous linear rear wall that integrally joins number of spaced boards. Each board has front, rear, top and bottom walls that form a continuous loop around a hollow interior. Each board also has a downwardly extending double-walled lip. The lip is spaced from its adjacent lower board to form an L-shaped slot. The continuous rear wall is firmly secured to the studs or drywall of the wall by self tapping screws or an adhesive coating. The linear rear wall, hoop shaped boards, and double-walled lips combine to form a sturdy, lightweight and inexpensive slatwall extrusion. High impact polystyrene (HIPS) is used to achieve even further cost and weight reductions while maintaining the strength of the slatwall extrusion and assembly.