Abstract: A greeting card display device comprising a base and a pair of display modules stacked one atop another and mounted on the base. Each module comprises four upright support panels secured together at adjacent vertical edges, and a plurality of card-supporting tiers secured to the upright support panels. Each of the support panels is in the form of a U-shaped channel section having a pair of side walls and a web wall connected between the side walls. Adjacent vertical edges of the support panels are secured together by securing the side wall of one of the adjacent panels to the web wall of the other adjacent panel. The panels include a plurality of slots which accept tabs on the tiers. Each tier comprises a back, bottom and a front wall connected at adjacent horizontal edges, a pair of securement tabs connected at the upper free edge of the back wall and projecting upwardly and rearwardly, and a pair of securement tabs connected to the lower edge of the back wall and projecting downwardly and rearwardly.

Abstract: A stackable partitioned shipping container has a plurality of partitions and shelves defining compartments. The partitions are aligned parallel from one side of the shipping container to the other. The shelving is arranged in columns between the partitions. Rods are strung through the partitions to support the shelves. The frames have hollow tubular columns at each corner thereof. At the top of the columns are inserts which are insertable into the hollow columns of another shipping container stacked upon the first shipping container. Wheels that support the shipping container are supported above the top of a bottom container when the container is stacked upon the bottom container.

Abstract: A storage rack is described consisting of a base (112), a substantially vertical support rod (116) and a plurality of storage clips (120) rotatably mounted on the rod. Each clip is adapted to retain the corner of a CD-case (14) lying in a predetermined first plane relative thereto and to permit the CD-case so retained to be opened. The clip (120) is arranged so that the retained CD-case (14) and the axis of rotation (150) of the clip about the support rod are so positioned relative to one another that rotation by no more than about 90.degree. is sufficient to remove a CD-case (14') from the stack and enable it to be opened. The clips (120) consist of a support shelf (130), first (122) and second (124) retaining walls which engage the edges of the CD-case and a cantilevered gripping member (118) which grips the hinge region of the case. Rotation by no more than about 90.degree.

Abstract: A scaffold stacking device of unitary construction is provided, comprising a generally elongated block member having a top side and a bottom side; a plurality of semi-circular recesses formed along the top and bottom sides, wherein each of the recesses is sized to receive a scaffold member; and vertical posts attached to the ends of the block member for mating with vertical bores in other identical stacking devices. Multiple stacking devices are secured to one another by passing a cable through cleats attached to the stacking devices. The resulting configuration allows the scaffold members to be easily and quickly counted, and the scaffold members can be transported to and from construction sites safely and without wear or damage from contact with other scaffold equipment.

Abstract: A rack for display and storage having multiple decks with each deck including corner supports, side supports and a supported plate. In addition, extruded side rails connect the several supports. Elongate columns make multiple decks possible. Casters under the lowermost deck provide a rolling feature to the structure.

Abstract: A specimen carrier is designed for transporting specimen tubes throughout an automatic laboratory conveyance system. The specimen carrier includes a generally rectilinear carrier body with a forward face having an identification zone delimited thereon. An identification code is marked in the identification zone so as to permit mechanical sensing and identification of the carrier on a conveyor system. A plurality of holes of various diameters and depths are provided in the top surface of the carrier to receive specimen tubes of various types. The deepest holes are located centrally, so that the carrier is stable while retaining specimens therein. A groove is formed in the top surface of the carrier body which extends between the specimen tube holes, so as to communicate any fluid spilling from a test tube to the other empty holes in the specimen carrier, thereby retaining the fluid within the body of the carrier.

Abstract: A stackable culture tray for growing young plants includes pots which are moulded in parallel rows to a cover plate so as to be oriented downwardly relative to the cover plate, the bottoms of the pots including holes, the cover plate including a circumferential edge extending downwardly. A first row of pots has, instead of the two outermost pots, two supports and the last row has, instead of the two pots located second from the end, two supports which are hollow and open at the bottom and are oriented upwardly. Each of the two pots in the first row located second from the end includes a supporting ring at its bottom and each of the two outermost pots in the last row includes a supporting ring at its bottom. The upper end of each support has a centering shoulder.

Abstract: A gravity feed display unit capable of being both vertically and horizontally arranged to achieve a wide variety of modular gravity feed configurations comprising a plurality of shelf members each having opposed side wall portions and a planar floor portion extending therebetween dividing each shelf member into respective upper and lower portions, a plurality of socket cavities integrally formed with the respective upper and lower portions of each of the shelf members, the shelf socket cavities being positioned at spaced locations adjacent the opposed side wall portions of each respective shelf member and each socket cavity including angularly oriented side wall portions, a plurality of elongated support members each having opposed end portions adapted to be insertably receivable within each of the shelf socket cavities so as to connect adjacent shelf members in spaced apart relationship one above the other, the planar floor portion of each shelf member being angularly oriented relative to a horizontal surfac

Abstract: A modular storage rack for optical disc storage cases consisting of a plurality of rods extending between, and supported by, a pair of side frames. A slide abutment is removably connected to at least one of the rods for positionable sliding movement therealong, such that the abutment acts as a vertical support when less than the maximum number of cases is positioned upon the rack. Each side frame includes a groove arrangement in the top and a mating tongue arrangement at the bottom such that plural side frames may be stacked one upon the other in a stable manner. Each side frame also includes a tube support holes at each side thereof sized to receive an associated one of the rods. As such, the rods may be inserted within the receiving holes of two side frames to define a rack of single unit length. Thereafter, an additional pair of rods may be inserted into the receiving holes on an opposite side of one of the previous side frames, and a third side frame connected to the free ends of these additional rods.

Abstract: A storage rack assembly system is made up of a plurality of vertical members and a plurality of cross-members supported by the vertical members. The vertical members can be stacked one on top of another and locked together by means of suitable connectors, which connectors are also used to support the cross-members. In a first embodiment of the invention, the connectors are rods on the ends of the cross-members engaging aligned holes extending laterally through connecting portions of the vertical members. In another embodiment, the vertical members are vertically locked to each other by suitable bolts, the bolts providing stepped portions for engaging recesses in shelves extending between the vertical members. The connectors further enable the system to be expanded horizontally as well as vertically.

Abstract: An instrument tray assembly including a tray and an optional cover for the storage, transport and sterilization of medical instruments is disclosed. Each tray and cover is perforated to permit the flow of sterilizing medium therethrough, and each is comprised of materials which will withstand soaking and steam or gas autoclaving. Interchangeably disposed along the surfaces of the tray and cover are a plurality of support members, each including variously dimensioned notched receptacles for receiving medical instruments. Each tray may also include a set of handles which may be extended at a variety of angles, thereby avoiding contact and possible contamination between gloved hands and instruments, depending upon the orientation of each handle. Alternative embodiments for resilient instrument support members are disclosed. One embodiment includes resilient projections which are insertable directly into the perforations on the trays and covers. An alternative embodiment further includes a rigid extrusion.

Abstract: An individual container or a rack of containers for storing and displaying bottles in a secure manner. Each container is slightly longer in length and wider in width than the bottle to be displayed and stored; has a slot for viewing and handling the bottle slightly larger than the width of the bottle and slightly shorter in length than the bottle; each container has an aperture at the bottle neck end of the container slightly larger than the neck but smaller than the diameter of the bottle to be stored; and each container has a means to open and close the aperture and secure the aperture in the closed position. The bottle to be stored can only be inserted or withdrawn through the viewing and handling slot in the container provided the aperture is open to allow the bottle neck to be inserted into and through the aperture thus allowing the base and the body of the bottle to be positioned at an acute angle and maneuvered through the smaller length of the viewing and handling slot.

Abstract: A modular storage device for compact disc cases having a plurality of interconnecting frame units including separating members to provide parallel separation between frame units and provided with interconnecting male and female elements permitting the formation of a complete storage device of indeterminate, variable, and adjustable length in which the frame units can be joined together and used in a vertical or horizontal orientation.

Abstract: A modular system for holding water cooler bottles on their sides so as to be easily stored and readily accessible for removal and placement in a water cooler. The present invention is an integrally formed molded plastic bottle holder unit which is vertically stackably interconnectable and horizontally interconnectable to form a bottle holder system. Each unit has four vertical supports. Two parallel horizontal supports are provided, each integrally formed with and connecting a pair of vertical supports. These pairs of connected vertical supports are connected by two horizontal supports each shaped and arcuately contoured to support the curved side of a water bottle. An integrally formed horizontal support member extends between the two contoured horizontal support members substantially parallel to the bottle longitudinal axis.

Abstract: This invention relates to a multi-purpose CD container and in particular to one including a base having two threaded holes, a plurality of supporting screws joined together to form two supporting rods engaged with the two threaded holes of said base, a lower protection member formed with two tubular members fitted over the two supporting rods, a plurality of frames formed with two tubular members aligned with the tubular members of said lower protection member and fitted over the two supporting rods, an upper protection member formed with two tubular members aligned with the tubular members of said frames and fitted over the two supporting rod, and two bolts inserted into the two tubular members of the upper protection member to engaged with the two supporting rods, whereby the CD container can be adjusted in capacity and used as a lamp for giving light.

Abstract: The tray assembly includes a body having a front end portion, a rear end portion, a base and a pair of side walls disposed at right angles to the base. An adjusting assembly is associated with the base and the side walls to adjust the horizontal width of the tray assembly so as to accommodate merchandise products of various widths.

Abstract: A rack system is provided for storing a plurality of elongated pieces, such as bar stock, rods, shafts, and angle iron. The rack includes a frame with a front, a back, and opposite ends. A plurality of compartments extend horizontally and diagonally within the frame. Each compartment is designed to store one or more identical pieces in a horizontal orientation such that the pieces are horizontally slideable from their respective compartments into an area forward of the front of the frame. The diagonal orientation of the compartments with respect to the frame allows a piece having a length greater than the width or depth of the frame to be stored in the compartments. A plurality of diagonally oriented walls may also be provided within the frame to define enlarged slots for receiving sheet metal and the like. A triangular-shaped storage area is provided behind the columns of compartments.

Abstract: A tissue cassette holder including a rectangular open-top tray having a pair of locking side rails affixed to the upper portion of the longitudinal sides thereof, the rails having a raised elastomeric protuberance projecting inwardly from the center thereof and spaced sufficiently apart to permit a conventional tissue cassette to snap firmly therebetween. Preferably, the trays are configured to permit removably locking a plurality thereof into superposed and/or side-by-side relationship, and further to positively lock a plurality of cassettes within each such tray for liquid processing and to break such cassettes loose after the tray and cassettes are wax-dipped preparatory to slicing the tissue therein for microanalysis.

Abstract: Rack apparatus for removably retaining and transporting a multitude of folded stack and stackable chairs is described. The apparatus includes a base frame upon which are mounted upstanding stanchions with alignment surfaces providing for the lined stacking of chairs in a sequence of chair stacking bays. The chairs may be locked within fully filled bays and the entire apparatus is movable with a conventional forklift truck into rack upon rack stacking orientations on the bed of a flat bed trailer for transportation to a site or for purposes on site and warehousing storage.

Abstract: A rotatable carousel for storing a variety of rear suspended data storage media holders. This carousel includes a base unit having a base member rotatably affixed thereto. A plurality of modular compartment units are securely stacked ont top of one another by engagement with the upper portions of a lower modular unit with the lower portion of an upper modular unit. The lowermost modular unit is affixed by screws to the base member. This causes all of the stacked modular units to rotate relative to the base unit. A top plate is mounted onto the uppermost modular unit.Compartments are formed in each of the modular units. Apertures in the rear wall of the compartments engage the rear suspension members of the data storage media holders. This provides an efficient and compact storage systems, particular for staging sites.

Abstract: An open-frame rack which affords self-service sales of evergreen merchandise, thereby avoiding the necessity of an attendant at the display site. The open-frame rack is composed of a frame structure having interlocking stories. Each story is composed of multiple compartments which may be structured for the sale of Christmas trees and/or grave blankets and/or wreathes. Each compartment is provided with a customer access door which has a key retaining key-lock. The customer access door is by the customer to remove the evergreen merchandise contained in the respective compartment after the customer has paid therefor. It is preferred for the compartments containing large evergreen merchandise, such as Christmas trees, to be further provided with a merchant access door which has a conventional key-lock operable only by the merchant, the access door providing for stocking of the compartments so equipped.

Abstract: A suture display cabinet having a plurality of interconnected suture display boxes and suture storage boxes. The boxes are connected to each other through integral dovetail connection members which secure suture display boxes to suture storage boxes and suture display boxes to each other in a side by side arrangement. Various modifications are presented to facilitate transportation of the suture display cabinet from place to place in a surgical environment.

Abstract: A sawhorse comprises a central beam and a pair of injection molded plastic end supports. The end supports each provide an upwardly facing notch for receiving a standing 2.times.4 acting as the beam of the sawhorse. The 2.times.4 is attached to the end supports by nailing to provide a fixed sawhorse or by bolting to provide a partially collapsible sawhorse. The end supports provide a maximum strength to weight ratio, are partially nestable to reduce costs during storage and transportation and provide an inexpensive, sturdy sawhorse assembly.

Abstract: A printer-support stand which comprises a pair of first and second support legs adapted to be placed in a spaced-apart relationship to provide a printer-support stand. Each leg is comprised of an integrally molded plastic material, and comprises upward front and back sections, a base element extending between the front and back leg sections and characterized by an elongated, internal open space, and an elongated support-bar element having a generally flat top surface extending between the front and back sections, to provide an upper support surface for the printer. Each of the legs is characterized by an open internal space which mimics the shape of the leg, so that the first and second support legs may be stacked nestably within each other for convenience in shipping and displaying, with the support-stand element within the internal open space of the base in the nestable, stacked condition.

Abstract: A stackable tray system used, for example, as an organizer tray system in offices, includes two or more trays spaced vertically from one another. Support elements are provided for separating the trays and for supporting the upper tray in each tray pair. Furthermore, the support elements, in combination with the upper tray in a pair and a slide retainer, permit the upper tray to be moved horizontally with respect to the lower tray to provide a cascading appearance. With the upper tray displaced horizontally from the lower tray, access to the lower tray is facilitated, both to add material thereto or to remove contents of the tray.

Abstract: This invention involves racks or tray arrays for use in clinical laboratories, in particular, to support tubes and other containers holding body fluid specimens. The invention allows the user to "build" racks or arrays of larger and/or smaller capacity, depending upon the user's requirements, by rapid snapping together of a plurality of identical modular tube units. The racks or units may have a variety of size openings for accommodating different size specimen containers, and containers of different configuration. Thus, the user can maintain stable support of a great many containers simultaneously for handling in the laboratory, thus avoiding the danger of dropping or spilling specimens. The arrangements of the invention may be comprised of reusable, autoclavable moldable plastic materials, or less expensive throw away moldable materials. The individual components making up the tube rack array may be of a variety of geometric configurations.

Abstract: A container for holding assorted items includes a rack, a compartment having a rear face and connected to the rack, a flange member extending from the rack which can pivot flat against the rear face of the compartment, and a wheel mounted on the flange member which can pivot with the flange member against the rear face of the compartment, to conserve space and prevent unwanted rolling of the container. The compartment is preferably an elongated, hollow cube, and a plurality of such compartments may be provided, one on top of the other, for the segregated retention of items. The rack preferably includes an essentially inverted U-shaped tube having a cross-segment and two parallel side segments. The compartment top and bottom faces have rack receiving ports for receiving the side segments of the rack. The side segments are each formed of multiple link portions removably connected together.

Abstract: A stackable portable engine mounting stand for supporting an engine above the floor. The engine mounting stand has a pair of vertically disposed front and rear legs firmly fastened to the engine block by means of bolts passing through the legs and received in threaded holes within the engine block. The bottoms of the legs are mounted on rollers to permit the engine mounting stand to be moved about on the floor. In one of the embodiments the tops of the legs have protrusions which are received in the bottom of legs of a stationary engine mounting stand. This stand is similarly attached to an engine block. By means of a second stationary engine stand up to three engines can be stacked vertically one above the other.

Abstract: A modular stand which includes a pair of geometrically shaped end wall members and an article supporting member positioned therebetween. The end wall members include dovetail tongue and grooves which allow them to be connected to one another. A cylindrical holder is positioned on both sides of each end wall member for engaging the ends of the article supporting member. The ends of the article supporting member are configured to matingly engage and connect with a corresponding cylindrical holder formed in the side of the end wall members. The article supporting member can engage the end wall members so as to be selectively positionable at a plurality of angles, thereby allowing the articles supported therein to be displayed at a selected angle.

Abstract: A pizza dough shell container which makes up into a package having a plurality of similar containers supporting a single pizza dough shell in each container so that by forming a package of many containers the pizza dough shells are protected during transit to a place of sale and at the same time the shells are free to relax and undergo some shrinkage but are free to be removed from the containers to supply the demand.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for storing audio/video cassettes and compact discs which consists of a plurality of shelf units. Each shelf unit is sized to hold only one type of the audio/video cassettes and compact discs therein. A mechanism is for mounting each shelf unit against a vertical flat surface. A structure is for interconnecting the shelf units together in a stacked one over the other relationship against the vertical flat surface.

Abstract: A display or storage unit used to hold compact or laser disc cases, video or audio tapes or cassettes, or the like. The unit may be made from a number of modular units attached to each other. Each modular unit has a number of openings used to hold cases, tapes or cassettes. The openings may be angled to facilitate holding the cases, tapes, or cassettes in place. Apertures are provided in side portions, back portions, and top or bottom plates of the modular units, which allow the modular units to be attached to each other in order to build different configurations for the display or storage unit, or to be hung on a supporting structure such as a wall. Upright units formed by the modular units may be mounted on bases using bolts to fasten bottom plates of the units to the bases.

Abstract: A plastic modular support and display unit whose three sides and base are in grid or lattice form comprising intersecting bars with interstices therebetween; a flexible hinge joining the sides and base; the sides having a plurality of ridges or extensions adjacent the upper edge thereof; the base having a plurality of slots or recesses in undersides, said extensions and recesses being of substantially similar dimensions to provide for a snap fit or friction fit when joined whereby one modular unit may be stacked upon another through the joinder of the extensions on the top of the side walls in one unit within the recesses in the underside of the base in another unit; said units being shippable nested together in inverted form or U-shape; and a cover member for the top of the unit or the top of the stack comprising a plastic grid or lattice with slots or recesses in the underside thereof to be stack fitted or frictionally fitted to the extensions on the top edge of the side walls.

Abstract: A modular storage rack for CD jewel boxes, or the like, comprising individual tray units that are stackable vertically and connectable laterally. The tray itself has no moving parts but only a ribbon spring which acts to both secure the jewel box when inserted and eject the same when retrieval is desired. Release of the jewel box is obtained by inward pressure against the spring and rotation of the box about a fulcrum on one of the tray walls, permitting the spring to urge the box out of the tray.

Abstract: A holder for VCR and TV remote control units and other articles of like dimension in the form of a one-piece extrusion having a central web like panel with a predetermined length and thickness dimension adapted to removably receive thereon the unit or article to be held by the holder. The holder has a pair of side walls disposed in spaced apart parallel relationship connected to said web panel along the opposite longitudinal edges thereof. The central web is positioned approximately midway between the opposite longitudinal edges of each side wall such that the holder generally has an "H" configuration in transverse cross section. The side walls have their respective height dimensions, in a horizontal orientation of the center web, equal to one another and slightly greater than the maximum thickness dimension of the associated remote control unit or article to be held by the holder so that the same is nestable within the confines of receiving space defined by the side walls and center web panel.

Abstract: A pallet holds a cassette that has a projection and a recess for registering the cassette relative to the pallet. The pallet has a surface that supports the cassette with a recess in the surface for receiving the projection on the cassette and a projection on the surface for receiving the recess in the cassette. A pair of rails project upwardly above the surface by a distance sufficient to allow a similar pallet to be stacked on top of the rails without interfering with the movement of the cassette on the surface. Locating elements on the rails accurately position one pallet on top of another.

Abstract: A modular shoe rack consisting of a pair of rods extending between, and supported by, a pair of side frames. The side frames are generally rectangular in configuration and are identical in construction. Each side frame includes a groove arrangement in the bottom and a mating tongue arrangement at the top such that plural side frames may be stacked one upon the other in a stable manner. Each side frame also includes a receiving hole at each side thereof sized to receive the rods. As such, the rods may be inserted within the receiving holes of two side frames to define a shoe rack of single unit length. Thereafter, an additional pair of rods may be inserted into the receiving holes on an opposite side of one of the previous side frames, and a third side frame connected to the free ends of these additional rods.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cargo unit having a rectangular bottom flat (2) provided with ends (3), the upper corners of the ends and respectively the lower surface of the flat having gripping and guide members (8, 8') for the stacking of the cargo units one on top of another and for the automatic transfer of the cargo unit. The cargo unit has several intermediate flats (1) having a length approximately the same as the mutual distance of the ends (3) and a width at maximum that of the flat (2), and fastening members (5) for fastening the intermediate flats (1) at desired heights one above another, and possibly adjacently, to bear on the ends (3).

Abstract: A collapsible display stand which comprises a plurality of boxes and a base structure. Each box has an end wall, top and bottom walls, and a pair of side walls. These walls of each box define an internal space for accommodating products. The end wall of each box closes a first end of the box. Each box has a second end opposite the first end. The boxes are fixedly stacked one on top of another to form a stair structure wherein each box is secured at its botttom wall near the first end thereof to the top wall of the lower adjacent box near the second end of the lower adjacent box. Each box has at least one opening for permitting access to its internal space. The base structure is separably engaged with one or more of the boxes, and supports the stair structure in a tilted manner such that the first end of each box is lower than the second end.

Abstract: A stackable and nestable rack construction formed essentially of wire material so as to be capable of use in displaying articles, or for storing personal items, on a select stack of the racks. The racks are capable of being nested in groups, to facilitate their storage, transfer, and display, and then assembled or erected into a stackable configuration, for usage. The racks may accommodate slides, incorporating runners, upon which a wire or other material basket may be accommodated, to add variety to the manner of storage that may be undertaken through usage of this invention. A base member incorporating rollers, may be connectable onto the bottom of the assembly, to add to the maneuverability of the racks, when laddened with stored articles.

Abstract: Modular units (1, 11, 21, 24, 37 and 45) are stackable to form various types of multiple-unit bureaus, dressing tables, office desks and other types of drawer, shelf and rack furniture for rooms or closets. The modular units are single or multiple drawer, shelf or rack sections of furniture. Brace-legs (1) at corners (3-6) can be positioned sequentially, end-to-end vertically to position the bureau units firmly in a stack and to bear the load-weight of the drawers, shelves and cabinets together with contents on each with-out transmitting the load-weight to walls (7-9) of the bureau units.

Abstract: A storage rack for squeeze tubes is provided with a plurality of openings to allow the tubes to rest there within. An upright structure includes a panel which pivots and a removable panel which sets below the pivotable panel. The pivotable panel forms a slope which permits access to all storage openings. The storage racks are configured to be stackable with a tab and tab receiving slots on the top and bottom surface of the right and left side vertical supports.

Abstract: A rack for storing flexible cords provides two spaced elongate sides interconnected inwardly adjacent each end by similar ends, each end defining a plurality of spaced grooves to positionally maintain coils of cord. A medial cross support communicates between the medial portions of the sides between the ends to prevent excessive sag of cord carried on the holder. Keyhole type grooves are defined in the rack to receive and releasably maintain end portions of cord stored on the rack. The side elements define cooperating sets of nubbins and indentations to align and positionally maintain a plurality of racks in stacked array. The rack is particularly adapted to formation from moldable plastic material.

Abstract: A tray rack is constructed with a plurality of tray supports of approximately Z-shaped form adapted for supporting trays, each having four through holes arranged in the corners thereof, four supporting columns extending across the four through holes of their respective tray supports and having castors mounted to the lowermost ends thereof respectively, a plurality of spacer tubes fitted onto the four supporting columns for spacing the tray supports at equal intervals, and four retainer members attached to the uppermost ends of the supporting columns respectively for tightly fastening the tray supports and the spacer tubes mounted alternately. Accordingly, the tray racks can nest in a traverse direction for compact storage.

Abstract: A stackable storage and dispensing rack for multiple articles such as computer tape cassettes which includes a plurality of side frames each being formed by a perimeter member of generally rectangular configuration, an intermediate structural member extending longitudinally of the perimeter member and an intermediate strut member oriented in substantially normal relation to the intermediate structural member. The side frames are secured in side-by-side relation by means of upper and lower stringer members and form elongated article storage and dispensing compartments between each side frame member. An article support in the form of a single elongated support wire is positioned between the lower portions of the side frames to support the articles and to permit the articles to slide toward the front of the rack when the rear portion of the rack is elevated.

Abstract: A stacking trolley particularly used to load plants and cut flowers at the growers and to transport the loaded trolley by lorry to the auction comprises a mobile sub-frame 1 with a number of trays fitted thereon above one another at a mutual spacing. Each tray constitutes part of a table 2 with legs 3 and each table is provided with structure for the stable support of a corresponding table stacked thereon. The tables can easily be removed from the trolleys and placed on the floor. The plants and flowers do not have to be removed from the trays in the shop and can be displayed to the public on the tables.

Abstract: A modular storage tray assembly is attached to a wall by means of a headpiece with two pins spaced a predetermined horizontal distance apart. A number of tray assemblies are suspended in series from the headpiece by means of these pins. Each tray assembly has a horizontal tray, a connecting member adapted to removably attach to the pins of the headpiece or to the tray assembly immediately above, and a pair of pins on the edges of the tray to permit attachment of the next tray assembly below. The spacing between each pair of pins is substantially uniform, so that the tray assemblies can fastened together in any order. Removable dividers can be inserted to divide the trays into separate compartments. A frame with a number of forward-extending members can be added below the bottom tray assembly to hang necklaces, bracelets or rings.

Abstract: A coated wire shelf assembly capable of free standing support and collapsible to a reduced size to facilitate shipping and storage thereof. The shelf assembly includes a shelf and a pair of laterally spaced shelf supports connected by hinge joints to the shelf. Separate locking mechanisms releasably secure each shelf support in a shelf supporting position and allows each shelf support to be rotated about a respective hinge joint to a storage position to substantially reduce the size of the shelf assembly thereby facilitating shipping and storage thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides a multicomponent brochure display system comprised of a plurality of interconnectable brochure pockets and variable height brochure support shelves that interconnect with the brochure pockets. The preferred brochure pocket includes an open front enclosure having a bottom back wall and two side walls, the brochure pocket open front providing access to the back wall for mounting of the variable height brochure support shelves. One brochure pocket may serve as the front wall of a rearward brochure pocket when they are interconnected. A separate member is provided to serve as a front wall of the forwardmost brochure pocket. Also provided are an optional vertical divider and optical antisag tabs.

Abstract: A stackable modular unit for a storage structure for flat objects, having two lateral, mutually distanced, wall members to which are attached or with which are integral at least two bottom members and at least one top member. The bottom and top members define supporting and guiding surfaces for the object, the lateral walls are provided with cut-outs in their lower portions, the upper edges of the walls and the cut-outs so configured as to permit, in the stacked state of the units, the nesting of the upper portion of each lateral wall of each unit in the cut-out of the corresponding wall of the next-higher of the stacked units. Any one of the objects, when introduced into, and slid onto the bottom members of, the nth of the stacked units, mechanically joins the nth unit to the (nth-1) unit.