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 receptacle for storing an article, and usable with a similar receptacle for forming a storage unit, including a base defining a top surface and a bottom surface, a substantially elongated rib extending substantially outwardly from the top surface and a substantially elongated groove provided on the bottom surface. The groove is configured and sized to releasably engage a rib of the similar receptacle. The groove is further oriented at an acute angle with respect to the rib.

Abstract: A compact disk container includes a base having a central bar to support serially stacked compact disks, a cover being diametrically smaller than the base and having a downward extended central sleeve, first connecting means including angularly connected horizontal and vertical bars, and second connecting means including angularly connected horizontal and vertical tubes. By connecting the horizontal bar and tube together, the vertical tube to the central bar of the base, and the vertical bar to the central sleeve of the cover laid in a reversed position, compact disks stacked on the base may be shifted along the connected first and second connecting means to the reversed cover, enabling a user to conveniently locate a desired compact disk and remove the same from the container by separating the connected horizontal tube and bar, or the connected vertical tube and central bar from each other.

Abstract: An article dispensing apparatus includes a bin for storing articles to be dispensed therefrom. The bin includes front, rear, left, right, top and bottom, and an adjustable ramp for accommodating articles of various sizes. The storage capacity of the bin can be increased by adding one or more expansion bins.

Abstract: A stackable, folding transport rack generally including a base, a plurality of supports, at least one foldable A-frame hingedly secured to the base and an optional securing assembly. The base of the transport rack is supported by a plurality of legs bearing supports which are adapted to support the lower edges of objects, such as glass sheets or other sheet materials to be carried by the transport rack. The supports are configured to be as low as possible to the resting surface of the transport rack so as to provide for a minimal lift height for loading and unloading. The low arrangement of the supports also maximizes the size of glass sheets that can be carried and maintains the lowest possible center of gravity. The top of the sheet supports may be cushioned with appropriate resilient material.

Abstract: In a preferred embodiment, a can dispenser, including: a housing with a base unit and one or more stacking units removably disposed on the base unit, the base unit and the one or more stacking units defining together a plurality of vertical, arcuate, can-containing channels therein; edges of the vertical, arcuate, can-containing channels in the base unit extending to less than diameters of cans in the vertical, arcuate, can-containing channels so that the cans can be removed therefrom; and edges of the vertical, arcuate, can-containing channels in the one or more stacking units extending past diameters of cans in the vertical, arcuate, can-containing channels to hold the cans in place therein.

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 system for storing equipment in a rack comprises a U-shaped enclosure having two opposing side surfaces perpendicularly coupled to a bottom surface, and an attachment element for detachably coupling the U-shaped enclosure to at least one other U-shaped enclosure to form a plurality of configurations, such that an electronic component storage rack can be constructed incrementally.

Abstract: An apparatus in one example comprises a first electronic device module that comprises a structural stackable rack component that is attached to and supports an electronic device. A second electronic device module that comprises a stackable rack component that is attached to and supports an electronic device is stackable on and detachably coupled to the first electronic device module.

Abstract: A letter tray kit is disclosed to include two trays and an accessory set. The trays respectively include a floor panel for lodging papers, two side walls respectively positioned at a left side and a right side of the floor panel, and at least one connection portion at each of the side wall. The accessory set includes at least two supporting members, each of which is coupled with the connection portions of the trays respectively at a top side and a bottom side thereof so as to set one tray vertically apart from the other tray at a predetermined height. Each of the trays is provided with a plurality of retaining grooves at a bottom side thereof for detachably embedding the supporting members.

Abstract: A metal shipping crate is provided with a tubular steel construction. The crate is modifiable and expandable to enclose varying sizes of cargo. The crate requires no tools to pack and unpack, and is stackable and economical to use and store.

Abstract: A display rack stand for a hairbrush has a base plate and support bars standing upright from opposing ends of the base plate in a manner of being removably connected to the opposing ends of the base plate, a support panel of a bridge shape which is positioned between the support bars and connecting and supporting opposing upper ends of the support bars, and hangers removably connected to holding grooves of the support panel to hold certain items like a hairbrush thereon in an arranged manner. The display rack stand is easy to assemble and disassemble, and therefore, it is capable of not only increasing packing and transportation efficiency, but also increasing display effectiveness and space utilization greatly.

Abstract: A modular holder is described. The modular holder is suitable for holding candles, flowers and the like, and is suitable for building an array of such holders. Each modular holder has four rigidly interconnected transversely spaced upright legs. Each leg has the shape of an equilateral prism. Each modular holder also has four sockets on top, such that each socket is capable of tightly accepting the insertion of a leg. An aperture located medially to the sockets can accept the insertion of a cup for holding items. Arrays of holders are created by inserting the legs of modular holders into the sockets of other modular holders. The equilateral shape of the legs and sockets allows the creation of arrays in a variety of configurations. Preferred embodiments include lower leg parts and sockets having cross sectional shapes that are square or hexagonal.

Abstract: A stackable storage unit may be vertically stacked for storage and transportation of storable members. The storage unit comprises at least one pair of rails extending in a first direction and having a contoured surface for supporting a surface area of a generally cylindrical storable member. At least two generally vertical walls extend in the first direction on opposing ends of the storage unit. The walls comprise a flat top surface with a plurality of alignment openings therein. A plurality of alignment tongues extending from the bottom of the wall are positioned and configured to engage corresponding alignment openings in an underlying storage unit. A rib structure underlies the rails and connects the walls to the rails. Feet extend below the bottom of the alignment tongues and support the storage unit on a generally flat surface or fit inside the walls of an underlying storage unit.

Abstract: Some embodiments of the present invention provide a rack for comestible fluid dispensing containers used in a comestible fluid dispensing system. The rack is expandable and/or adjustable in some embodiments to enable an assembler or user to change the capacity of the rack as desired. The racks can be stackable upon one another and can have supports for supporting comestible fluid containers in the rack. In some embodiments, a rail and bracket assembly is employed to facilitate adjustment of the position of fluid dispensing components on the rail. The rail and bracket assembly can be employed on a comestible fluid container rack or in other locations.

Abstract: A support or divider element between layers of objects displayed in a stack has two identical sheets, assembled facing in opposite directions. The top sheet of a divider element holds the bottoms of objects in a next upper layer. The bottom sheet of an identical element, facing in the opposite direction, holds the tops of the objects in the next lower layer. The oppositely facing sheets are snapped together by engaging protuberances and hollows. A space between edges of the assembled sheets can receive a printed or decorated band.

Abstract: An article dispensing apparatus includes a bin for storing articles to be dispensed therefrom. The bin includes front, rear, left, right, top and bottom, and an adjustable ramp for accommodating articles of various sizes. The storage capacity of the bin can be increased by adding one or more expansion bins.

Abstract: Improved modular transient voltage surge suppressor apparatus that provide a simple structure for coupling multiple modules are disclosed. In general, such apparatus includes a substrate; a mounting post coupled to and extending substantially perpendicular to the substrate; and a transient voltage surge suppression module, wherein the module includes a non-conductive housing having a surge suppression circuit contained therein, and mounting means coupled to the non-conductive housing, the mounting means comprising a bore therethrough for slidably mounting the transient voltage surge suppression module on the mounting post, the bore having an internal profile corresponding to an external profile of the mounting post.

Abstract: A CD organization device comprises a telescopic component and two supports. The user can take the target disc by using the telescopic component and a location disc. Besides, a horizontal fixed component installs individually on the upper side and lower side of two supports and a vertical fixed component installs individually on the outer surface of said two supports. Using the horizontal fixed component or the vertical fixed component can combine two CD organization devices horizontally or vertically.

Abstract: A seat adapted to receive a wood working tool is composed of a seat body and a receiving body. The seat body has a hollow room at interior thereof. The receiving body is connected at a bottom thereof to the seat body and has a receiving hole communicated to the hollow room of the seat body, a plurality of hollowed portions disposed at a lateral periphery of the receiving body, and a plurality of spring members disposed in the receiving hole corresponding in location to the hollowed portions respectively for clamping the handle of the wood working tool which is inserted in the receiving hole of the receiving body.

Abstract: A bakery rack comprising a base frame supporting side frames and a top frame, the base and top frames each comprising a pair of spaced apart members connected by a cross brace extending from a rear portion of one member to a front portion of the other member. A plurality of racks can thus be stored in nested relation with a portion of one rack disposed between the side frames of another rack. The bakery rack is substantially laterally and vertically symmetrical, and is easy and inexpensive to manufacture because it utilizes substantially identical components for many different purposes, while providing a nesting rack which takes up significantly less storage space than a conventional rectangular bakery rack.

Abstract: A stackable, folding transport rack generally including a base, a plurality of supports, at least one foldable A-frame hingedly secured to the base and an optional securing assembly. The base of the transport rack is supported by a plurality of legs bearing supports which are adapted to support the lower edges of objects, such as glass sheets or other sheet materials to be carried by the transport rack. The supports are configured to be as low as possible to the resting surface of the transport rack so as to provide for a minimal lift height for loading and unloading. The low arrangement of the supports also maximizes the size of glass sheets that can be carried and maintains the lowest possible center of gravity. The top of the sheet supports may be cushioned with appropriate resilient material.

Abstract: Two illustrative candle holding modules, each of which have a plurality of openings for receiving candles therein for display and a plurality of projections which individually fit into a selected opening in other similar modules. The combination allows the building of an innumerable variety of three dimensional arrays of candles. One module includes a linear array of candle receiving cells with an equal number of projections beneath them, each cell and its associated projection being structurally related to allow combining a plurality of such modules together in a variety of arrangements. A second module includes a square array of identically sized and shaped cells and projections to interfit with other first or second type modules.

Abstract: The combination of a shipping container and a plurality of parallel planar panels having a pallet with a horizontal platform frame perpendicularly fixed to a rear frame, a rear wall support which is tilted obliquely and rearwardly extending from the rear of the horizontal platform frame to the top of the rear frame and a planar rear wall attached to the rear wall support. A laminated corrugated paperboard wedge having an inclined load bearing surface in conjunction with a shipping container having an obliquely tilted and rearwardly extending rear wall which provides an economical, reusable, recyclable and efficient transport container for vertically standing parallel planar panels, such as multi-glazed glass units. The shipping container is particularly useful for transporting refrigerator and freezer doors and insulating window units.

Abstract: Transport racks for shipment of a variety of objects are described. In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, transport racks are configured with vertical and horizontal support members. Cross-braces positioned atop the horizontal support members support partitions of a variety of configurations creating a plurality of longitudinally extending cells forming compartments for secure storage of the cargo. A panel is positioned atop the framework creating a covered storage area with a first and second open end. Netting and lattice gates positioned at the first and second open end secure the cargo, provide high visibility of the rack contents, and maximize ease of loading and unloading of the racks.

Abstract: A stackable rack having a frame of vertical members and horizontal members, where each vertical member terminates in a foot portion at one end and a top engagement portion at the other end. The foot portion has a flange for accepting a wheel, and an upward tapering sleeve portion surrounded by the flange, the upward tapered section creating an engagement pocket. The top engagement portion of a vertical member is shaped to be insertable and engagable with the engagement pocket, to allow the top engagement end of one rack to be inserted into the engagement pocket of another rack for stacking racks.

Abstract: A combination display rack includes a plurality of rack units, and locating pins fitted into respective pin holes in the rack units to secure the rack units to one another, each rack unit including four rectangular sideboards and a bottom board, the sideboards having coupling slots for enabling the sideboards to be coupled to one another, two of the sideboards having a respective coupling groove for the mounting of the bottom board.

Abstract: A display rack stand for a hairbrush has a base plate and support bars standing upright from opposing ends of the base plate in a manner of being removably connected to the opposing ends of the base plate, a support panel of a bridge shape which is positioned between the support bars and connecting and supporting opposing upper ends of the support bars, and hangers removably connected to holding grooves of the support panel to hold certain items like a hairbrush thereon in an arranged manner. The display rack stand is easy to assemble and disassemble, and therefore, it is capable of not only increasing packing and transportation efficiency, but also increasing display effectiveness and space utilization greatly.

Abstract: A combination display rack includes a plurality of rack units, and locating pins fitted into respective pin holes in the rack units to secure the rack units to one another, each rack unit including four rectangular sideboards and a bottom board, the sideboards having coupling slots for enabling the sideboards to be coupled to one another, two of the sideboards having a respective coupling groove for the mounting of the bottom board.

Abstract: A support for casks includes a base structure having (a) stanchions which can be disassembled or folded down, (b) complementary intermediate stanchions which can be disassembled or folded down, and (c) pivots or housings for forming mortised connections to the free ends of the stanchions or intermediate stanchions of subjacent supports. The pivots or housings are out of alignment with respect to the stanchions and intermediate stanchions, such that the supports and casks supported thereon are arranged in staggered, parallel rows when stacked. The support can also include a plurality of freely rotating wheels such that the casks seated thereon can be rotated on their axes.

Abstract: A number of racks make up a stack. An upper rack includes releasable catches received into orifices in the next lower rack to releasably attach the two racks to one another. A loader and receptacle cooperate with one another to release the bottommost rack from the stack and deposit it into the receptacle where pipette cones held therein are accessible for use. The bottom rack is placed into the loader where it is held by catches engaging ribs of the rack. The stack of racks with the loader attached is placed onto the receptacle. The stack of racks is pressed downwardly. The downward movement releases the bottom rack from the loader. At the same time, studs projecting up from the bottom of the receptacle engage catches of the second-from-the-bottom rack and free the bottom rack. The bottom rack now rests freely in the receptacle.

Abstract: A connector is configured to securely hold two twin-column supporting posts of an upper and a lower side supporter of a sectional rack to a linearly connected position. With the connector, the side supporters having twin-column supporting posts of the rack could be assembled from two or more shortened units. The shortened units of side supporters allow the disassembled rack to be packed into a largely reduced volume to facilitate convenient and economical transport and storage of the rack.

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 support for casks includes a base structure containing four feet, four frames, and at least two crosspieces. The frames include two upwardly divergent lower tubes, and two vertical upper tubes. Each of the vertical upper tubes is connected to an end portion of one of the upwardly divergent lower tubes. The feet are adapted to rest on a ground surface or on another of the supports. Each of the frames is joined to one of the feet, and the upper tubes are perpendicular to a plane defined by an upper surface of the feet. A first pair of frames is situated in a first plane and secured to each other by an adjacent pair of vertical tubes. A second pair of frames is situated in a second plane, which is parallel to the first plane. The second pair of frames is connected to the first pair by the crosspieces.

Abstract: A modular test tube rack for assembly with similarly constructed racks comprise a flat rectangular body displaying, in a first position, a series of wells extending from its top wall to its bottom wall and adapt to receive tubes therein. A pair of handles vertically extend at opposite end walls of the body, each handle having a lower portion adapted to tightly engage an extension on each end wall and a hand gripping upper portion. The lower portion has a bottom edge configured to anchor with the top edge of the handle of an underposed similarly constructed rack to thereby enable a stacking of two more of these racks. In one embodiment, the body displays a second series of wells extending from the bottom wall to the top wall whereby the body, when in a second position reversed relative to the first position, may also receive test tubes, the handles being reversably mountable to the end wall extension to still enable a stacking of racks in the second position.

Abstract: Shelf support system in which “T”-shaped mid base members and support members and “L”-shaped end base members and support members have inner sections which contact and hold a shelf board and outer sections containing alternating extensions and indentions so that adjacent base members and support members interlock with each other. The shelf system may thus be assembled without tools. The rear aspects of base members are angled forwardly and downwardly and the side aspect of end base members are angled inwardly and downwardly to allow the shelf system to clear a baseboard and/or molding along a wall so that the main portion of the shelf unit may fit flush against the wall. The shelf support system is suitable for use with standard shelf boards of any length.

Abstract: A system for storing equipment in a rack is disclosed. The system comprises a U-shaped enclosure having two opposing side surfaces perpendicularly coupled to a bottom surface, and an attachment element for detachably coupling the U-shaped enclosure to at least one other U-shaped enclosure to form a plurality of configurations, such that an electronic component storage rack can be constructed incrementally.

Abstract: A display rack for holding bottles by the neck has stackable units with keyways for holding the bottles. Each unit has a vertically extending central hub with a horizontally extending flange attached thereto. A downwardly extending skirt is attached to the flange. The keyways are formed in the skirt alone or in the flange and skirt. An upper portion of each hub has a smaller dimension than a lower portion of the hub so that one unit may be stacked on top of another unit to accommodate a desired number of bottles.

Abstract: A storage rack for storing baby bottles. The storage rack includes a frame being designed for resting on a support surface. At least one holder assembly is positioned within the frame. The holder assembly is designed for holding a baby bottle. The holder assembly is designed for facilitating storage of the baby bottle.

Abstract: A drying and organizing rack for kitchen utensils, flatware and china including a support member comprised of a square lower platform having four leg members coupled therewith. The four leg members have lower ends' positionable on a recipient surface and upper ends disposed above the lower platform. At least two square trays secured to the four leg members of the support member in a spaced relationship. The upper tray is defined by an open upper end, a closed lower end, and a peripheral side wall. The closed lower end has a drainage aperture therethrough. The open upper end has a plurality of compartments formed therein. The plurality of compartments dimensioned for receiving utensils, flatware, and china therein. The peripheral side wall has a plurality of cup hooks secured thereto.

Abstract: A combination rack includes two upright boards, two locating rods detachably connected between the upright boards, a plurality of stretcher rods detachably connected between the upright boards, and a flexible sheet member connected between the first locating rod and the second locating rod and extended over the stretcher rods and adapted to hold things between the upright boards.

Abstract: A rack assembly for holding industrial components, such as vehicle components, including class A components includes a frame and a carrier assembly which is suspended from the frame. The carrier assembly is adapted to individually support a plurality of components in a spaced vertical or horizontal arrangement and is slidably mounted to the frame such that the carrier assembly is movable between a stored position within the frame and an extended position whereby the vehicle components are easily accessible for retrieval. Preferably, the frame includes a plurality of the carrier assemblies with each carrier assembly including a plurality of holders arranged at least on one side of the carrier assembly. In preferred form, the holders comprise pockets which are arranged in a plurality of rows and columns, with the pockets being configured from a flexible substrate to gently cradle the respective components.

Abstract: A modular display rack having a main panel from which extends a support shelf for holding the articles to be displayed. A handle aperture extends through the main panel. The main panel includes a rear support foot with a connector portion which mates with a connector section on the top edge of the main panel, and a connector prong extending from its rear face at a position to engage the handle aperture when the connector portion mates with the connector section. The main panel may also include a male snap connector and a female snap connector positioned to secure the modular connector racks together with rear faces of the main panels opposed. Multiple modular display racks may thus be assembled together.

Abstract: A storage unit assembly kit is provided in which only two rectangular panel pieces are repetitively interlocked to form a storage array for miniature toys. The first of the panels includes enlargements at each corner pierced by a first and second aperture extending completely across the plane of the panel. The second panel, in turn, includes a first and second set of posts extending laterally in the panel plane for insertion in the respective ones of the apertures. The second panel may also include a bounding barrier generally dimensioned to receive and confine the toy therebetween.

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.

Abstract: A storage rack for hockey sticks comprising a frame, a base, and at least one transversely extending support member, a retaining member being pivotably connected proximate said support member and being moveable between an open position to permit hockey sticks to be placed in a storage position on the rack and a closed position wherein the retaining member prevents removal of the hockey sticks from the storage rack. The storage rack is preferably transportable and includes a storable stand.

Abstract: A modular organizer includes a plurality of walls, two faceplates, and a plurality of shelves. In a storage mode, the walls and shelves of the organizer are stored within the containing walls of the face plates. The containing walls of the faceplates are each equipped with an exterior edge that presents an uneven outline. When the uneven outlines of each faceplate are positioned adjacent each other, a substantially sealed interface is created containing the walls and shelves within. In an organizer mode, the walls are supported by, and serve to separate the faceplates. The shelves are placed within the structure formed by the walls and are positionable between a display and storage position. Each faceplate of each modular organizer is identically configured to incorporate at least one post and hole pair.

Abstract: Intended to support two laterally adjacent casks (6), and incorporating a base structure (1), stackable, in which vertical and lateral stanchions take part, for stacking the supports, its characteristics focus on the incorporation of a pair of intermediate stanchions (5′) which, along with the establishment of pivots or housings (8) on the base platform (1) intended to join to the free end of said stanchions (5-5′), out of alignment with respect to the latter, allow the supports to be arranged in staggered, parallel rows when stacked, and thus the same arrangement for the casks (6), which are thus more easily accessible. In addition, the rods (7) which constitute the fixed resting place for the casks (6) may be replaced by sets of wheels (22) to facilitate the rotation of the casks on their own axes, to at the same time facilitate accessibility to said casks.

Abstract: Intended to support two laterally adjacent casks (6), and incorporating a base structure (1), stackable, in which vertical and lateral stanchions take part, for stacking the supports, its characteristics focus on the incorporation of a pair of intermediate stanchions (5′) which, along with the establishment of pivots or housings (8) on the base platform (1) intended to join to the free end of said stanchions (5-5′), out of alignment with respect to the latter, allow the supports to be arranged in staggered, parallel rows when stacked, and thus the same arrangement for the casks (6), which are thus more easily accessible. In addition, the rods (7) which constitute the fixed resting place for the casks (6) may be replaced by sets of wheels (22) to facilitate the rotation of the casks on their own axes, to at the same time facilitate accessibility to said casks.

Abstract: A set of components for the construction of a shelf assembly comprises at least four uprights of a length approximating to a predetermined shelf spacing, at least one shelf member, and a plurality of locating members engageable with the uprights and provided with locating means engageable with the or each shelf member to form a shelf assembly supported on the uprights. The locating means may define sockets adapted to at least partially surround end portions of the associated uprights, each socket being adapted to receive an upper end of one upright and a lower end of another upright whereby to interconnect the uprights in vertical alignment with one another.