Abstract: A plurality of factory constructed modules are user assembled to form a free standing display rack. Each module includes a pair of vertically aligned open front pans that are secured to an L-shaped frame constructed of rectangular tube elements. First and second modules are connected together to form a side-by-side array and a third module is connected to the array at right angles thereto. One end of the third module is adjacent the rear of the array and the open front of the third module is generally coplanar with a side of the array. A corner adapter interposed between the third module and the array includes a cover section that is generally coplanar with the front of the third module and bridges a narrow vertical gap between the front of the third module and array side adjacent thereto.

Abstract: A modular constructed supporting frame having a specific constructional shape affording interchangeability, such that the frame may be converted to a base unit, stacking unit, or a floor line unit, adapted to be combined with a modular rollstand frame into a floor unit. The modular frame includes a cavity cast pedestal, providing stacking convenience between modular frames while permitting internal access for repairing or replacement of operating units supported by the frame.

Abstract: A kit for assembling a portable display system. The kit includes a plurality of H-shaped members which can be assembled one on top of the other, a flexible panel attachable to the assembled H-members and a tensioning device for tensioning the flexible panel.

Abstract: A storage rack for storing goods and/or materials in a stackable arrangement thereon including a base member and a plurality of elongated support members cooperatively engageable with the base member at spaced locations thereon, some of the support members including a target at the upper end portion thereof and some including a stacking projection. The underside portion of the base member likewise includes stacking projections and targets which are cooperatively engageable with the projections and targets associated with the support members, the base projections and base targets being located such that, when the support members are properly located and engaged with a first base member, a second base member may be vertically stackably arranged in mating relationship thereabove. The construction of the present base members also enables the base members to be stackably arranged one upon the other in an unassembled condition for ease of storage and transportation.

Abstract: A multi-level stacking/nesting tray is disclosed in which the trays are configured to permit multi-level stacking through an interlocking stacking leg/slot configuration. A plurality of slots are formed at an angle from the vertical and are disposed in groups in two end locations of two opposing end walls of the tray. The slots in a selected group have progressively lower terminating points to thus permit varying levels of stacking/nesting. The slots are also configured so that the terminating point of each of the slots with a group lies along the same vertical line. Stacking legs are disposed on the exterior surface of the end walls of the tray at the location of the slots and are appropriately angled so as to permit insertion of the legs of a first tray into the corresponding slots of a second tray positioned below the first tray. By proper selection of a particular slot having the desired terminating point, various levels of stacking may be obtained.

Abstract: An engine storage and transportation rack is provided for shipping and storage of internal combustion engines. The rack includes a frame upon which is transversely mounted a plurality of pairs of engine support pods. Each pair of pods is designed to accept one engine. The pods include downwardly angled guide surfaces to direct engines being loaded thereon into contact with horizontal support surfaces which accept discrete structure on the underside of the engine for support of the engine on the pod. The remaining portions of the engine are spaced slightly from the pods so as not to be in contact with the pods. However, the pods do restrain longitudinal and transverse movement of the engines.

Abstract: A knock-down merchandise display unit adapted for use as an end cap device for an elongated merchandise display structure, and comprising a plurality of generally vertically spaced trays having pockets formed therein for receiving and displaying merchandise, with the trays being vertically spaced with respect to one another by separate spacer members supporting the trays in spaced relation. The spacer members provide for either lateral offsetting the trays with respect to one another so that the trays are disposed in a generally terraced arrangement, or for generally aligning the trays vertically with respect to one another, to thus obtain a plurality of possible orientational and visual effects for the display unit.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an arrangement for a product or display stand (1) with holders (6) arranged above one another and capable of being folded one after the other viewed from above, which holders for the purpose of their ability to be folded are in engagement in an articulated and detachable fashion on one rear side with a frame component. This comprises two vertically arranged uprights (3, 4) preferably situated at the rear corners of the holders. Each upright (3, 4) has a form such that it encloses the rear corners of the respective holder (6). Projections (7) are arranged preferably at identical mutual distances along the aforementioned uprights (3, 4). Every one of these is so arranged as to be in engagement with at least one part of a corresponding contact surface (8) on each holder (6). The contact surface (8) is bounded by a rear stop (9) and a front stop (10) acting against the aforementioned projections (7).

Abstract: A free-standing stacking shelf system is disclosed which includes at least two shelves, each of the shelves being provided with at least two stacking elements which are removably coupled thereto and extend downwardly therefrom. Each of the stacking elements is substantially U-shaped having first and second arms and a base extending therebetween. The arm members are removably coupled at the ends thereof to a respective shelf and include means for preventing relative vertical movement of the shelf and the stacking element coupled thereto. Each of the stacking elements also includes indented portions for engaging a next lower shelf so that the stacking element maintains adjacent shelves in vertically spaced relation. The stacking elements also preferably include a horizontally extending bar element on at least one arm thereof so as to maintain the stacking element and the shelf in a predetermined angular orientation.

Abstract: Empty wafer cassettes are stored on a transfer stand having one or more storage locations on a post which extends below a wafer comb while the wafers are being processed. Each storage location generally has a cross bar with spaced upward projections for receiving the leg of a cassette.

Abstract: A display assembly for eyeglass frames, each having a bridge and spaced temples. A plurality of upright modules are arranged edge-to-edge to define a multi-sided geometrical configuration. Each module includes a forwardly projecting mid-portion defining a vertical front face. A plurality of upwardly opening hooks, having downwardly opening hook portions, project forwardly of the front face and each serve as a cradle for the bridge of an eyeglass frame. Horizontally spaced, generally planar side portions extend rearwardly of the vertical front face, and vertically extending convex edge portions are formed at the rear of the side portions. Spaced apertures are provided at the base of each convex edge portion through which the temples of the eyeglass frames can be extended, with the convex configurations of the edge portions serving to guide the temples into the apertures.

Abstract: The present invention is a wire cube which includes a pair of screens each of which is formed out of a steel grid in which steel wires are disposed on a rectangular member, which is formed out of steel wire, and arranged in cris-crossing vertical rows and horizontal columns. Each of the vertical rows is spaced apart a particular distance from each adjacent vertical row. The pair of screens are spaced apart. The wire cube also includes a plurality of rectangular spacing members which are formed out of steel wire. The plurality of rectangular spacing members are affixed to the pair of spaced-apart pair of screens. The plurality of spacing rectangular members are coaxially aligned with each other, but are off-set from the pair of spaced-apart screens in order to form a male end and female end so that at least two of the wire cubes may be joined together to form a modular display rack.

Abstract: An assembly for supporting load carrying pallets which is collapsible and storable when not in use and which includes a rigid base member for holding a pallet and removable upright members which engage one base member and support another base member.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a portable cabinet for dispensing medication and more particularly, to a medication dispenser in which a plurality of different medication dosages are contained in separate compartments with the dispenser being properly marked to indicate which dosages are to be given to which patients and the times at which they are to be given. The apparatus includes a portable cabinet having a plurality of vertically arranged and spaced apart trays disposed within the cabinet, with each of the trays including a plurality of compartments for receiving the medication dosages. The trays are individually rotatably mounted within the cabinet.

Abstract: A module (20) comprising a top panel (22) that is attached to a pair of opposed side panels (32). The assembly forms a channel or "U" shaped structure with a rear channel cover (42) snapped into place over a channel (26) defining a horizontal raceway. A pair of cable recess covers (46) enclose a recess (34) in the sides (32) providing a duct that forms a path for wires and cables. Electronic equipment is positioned upon the top panel (22) of the module (20) with ancillary components in the area underneath; thus providing a management system for the equipment, including a passageway for interconnecting the wires and cables. A number of modules (20) may be stacked together on a base (60) having casters (62) in each corner. A paper basket (64) and a keyboard storage board (66) may also be added to allow an entire electronic system, such as a computer complex, to be self-contained within the structure.

Abstract: A collapsible display and storage container adaptable for use in modular display units or as an open, free-standing bin, which container is collapsible into a flat package requiring minimum storage and shipping space. The present container device may be constructed from any suitable lightweight material, however, the preferred material of construction is corrugated plastic board.

Abstract: A multi-level rack assembly comprising a plurality of base members each including a generally rectangular platform portion and an upstanding tubular portion at each corner of the platform portion having a plug dividing the interior thereof into upper and lower tubular volumes; a plurality of side support members each including a pair of spaced upstanding tubular portions and truss means interconnecting the tubular portions; and a plurality of core rod means sized to fit slidably within the tubular portions of the base members and of the side support members. In one embodiment, the core rods are elongated and unitary and have a length somewhat greater than the length of the side support member tubular portions so that the core rods may extend vertically within the side support member tubular portions and seat at their lower ends in the upper tubular volumes of the tubular portions of a lower base member and seat at their upper ends in the lower tubular volumes of the tubular portions of an upper base member.

Abstract: A slidably staggerable tiered document tray has upper and lower trays with feet. A pair of risers slidably mounted on the side walls of the lower tray provides vertical separation between the upper and lower trays. The risers are designed with ledges upon which the upper tray rests and the feet on the upper tray extend through holes in these ledges and thereby couple the upper tray to the risers. The risers are held on the lower tray with interlaced inner bottom tabs and outer bottom tabs having an alternating inner bottom tab and outer bottom tab arrangement along the length of the risers that slidably attach over the side walls of the lower tray. The upper tray is held on the riser ledges by a combination of the operation of the upper tray feet loosely coupling with the holes in the ledges and tabs on the risers that are in contact with the outside of the upper tray side walls.

Abstract: A display assembly of the type having a rear display panel angularly joined by lateral display panels includes foldable end sections which allow the display assembly to become relatively flat when disassembled. The relatively flat folded assembly may then be packed into a relatively small container for more cost-effective shipping.

Abstract: A modular storage device is disclosed which promotes convenient and efficient storage of microfilm cartridges or a plurality of like objects. The modular nature of the construction is provided by a plurality of unitary, vertically stackable rack members, selected numbers of which can be readily stacked upon the base of the unit. Each rack member is preferably of a generally circular configuration, and includes a plurality of outwardly extending support members, with adjacent ones of the support members adapted to support one of the film cartridges. For economical manufacture, each stacking rack member is configured for minimization of material, and further configured for fabrication from "structural foam" so that further material-savings can be effected. Convenient use and economical fabrication are further promoted by the configuration of the base of the unit, which together with the lowermost one of the rack members defines a pair of bearing races.

Abstract: A synthetic resinous rack construction formed entirely from planar molded sections having resiliently flexible interlocking means to maintain the component parts in assembled condition. As contrasted with prior art metallic construction, interconnecting component parts results in immediate maintenance of correct mutual angular relation thereby facilitating the further assembly of the remaining component parts.

Abstract: According to the invention, a collapsible display module has a wall blank with wall panels connected end to end foldably relative to each other to define a continuous wall structure. The wall blank is convertible between a flattened state wherein it can be readily stored and transported, and an expanded display state wherein pairs of opposed, facing panels bound a storage space. Flaps with associated teeth are foldably associated with the panels of one wall panel pair. The flaps on the one wall panel pair have teeth that can be meshed in mutually overlapping relationship to define a shelf for placement of display articles.

Abstract: An improved knockdown tray assembly which is capable of supporting heavier loads than the tray assembly of my companion co-pending patent application Ser. No. 639,045, using paperboard or cardboard trays and supporting members. The tray supporting members are of a new construction and are formed of inverted U-shaped beams which are provided at the center of each beam with interfitting pivot structure. The interfitting pivot structure is formed by providing a pin in a shallow wall molding on the bottom U-beam and a socket which has a much greater elevation on the upper U-beam, the shallow beam and deep socket improving the stability of the interfitting pivot portion of the beams thereby preventing any unintended disengagement of the pivot and socket element.

Abstract: In a multi-story tower for goods display with rectangular platforms and spacer supports extending between successive platforms, the reception sockets for the spacer supports are arranged in the region of the short side of the rectangle of the platform outline and offset away from the corners in the direction towards the middle of the short side of the rectangle, so that the observer looking in the direction of the long side of the rectangle can better recognize and gain access to the goods.

Abstract: An office accessory system for use on both horizontal and vertical surfaces and in both conventional and open-plan environments. Accessories are provided, each being self-supporting on a horizontal surface, one of them being self-supporting on a horizontal surface in either a horizontal or a vertical orientation. The accessories have recesses for receiving support hooks engageable with the arm of a cantilever support. The cantilever support has an attaching bracket which is selectively engageable with the side channels found on a wide variety of open plan wall panels for mounting the accessories thereon in a vertical orientation.

Abstract: A cabinet for the storage and carrying of a plurality of phonograph record albums in non-warping disposition is comprised of a box-like structure having top, bottom, rear and side panels and having a pivoted, fold-away carrying handle and open front extremity. The carrying handle is positioned in the top panel such that the center of gravity of the cabinet is rearward of the handle. The combined effect of the position of the handle and its pivoted nature causes the open front extremity of the cabinet to be angled upwardly when the cabinet is carried by the handle. Several such cabinets may be stacked in stabilized configuration because of the fold-away characteristic of the handle, and interengaging depressions and projections in the upper and lower panels.

Abstract: A stacking element comprising interconnectable panels, each consisting of at least two wires or bars bent in the plane of the panel, said wires or bars being interconnected with interposition of at least one wire or bar bent in the shape of a U, substantially projecting at the bottom from the two wires or bars bent in the plane of the panel. On the upper elements there may be provided set and/or floor portions which may be fitted at the top with recesses or the like for mounting chairs thereon.

Abstract: An apparatus for storing and displaying eyeglasses is provided. The apparatus includes a first module having a central axis and including a plurality of radially extending, circumferentially spaced compartments, the compartments defining a plurality of radially extending compartments therebetween. Also included are display panels which are disposed within the spaces.

Abstract: A carrier for self-supporting sheet-like articles such as printed circuit boards and the like comprises first and second frames and first and second spaced-apart panels supported by the frames. The panels are adapted to receive and support articles such as printed circuit boards, which can be inserted from the front of the carrier. The frames and the panels are connected in such a manner that the panels support the frames and provide front-to-back rigidity in the carrier, while the frames provide side-to-side rigidity.

Abstract: A knockdown tray assembly which is capable of supporting heavy loads, using paperboard or cardboard trays and supporting members. The tray supporting members are of a new construction and are formed of inverted U-shaped beams which are provided at the center of each beam with interfitting pivot structure. The interfitting pivot structure is formed by providing a pin in a shallow wall molding on the bottom U-beam and a socket which has a much greater elevation on the upper U-beam, the shallow beam and deep socket improving the stability of the interfitting pivot portion of the beams thereby preventing any unintended disengagement of the pivot and socket element. Also trays are utilized in which the circular openings are ordinarily provided within the corners and at the bottom of each tray to accommodate the circular posts are modified to provide trays which are relatively long. The placement of the circular openings for the sockets is determined by the dimensions of the interfitted U-beams.

Abstract: An expandable modular storage system for holding slides and cassettes comprises storage compartments formed by a first wall element of C-shaped transverse cross-section having a pair of parallel facing walls integrally joined by a web or side wall normal thereto. The outer edge portions of the C-shaped elements are slidably interconnected with additional C-shaped elements along the opposite edges of the side wall to provide additional storage compartments as needed and a last compartment in a row is closed with a generally flat wall element having opposite edges slidably interconnected with the free outer edges of the walls of the last C-shaped wall element in a row. The storage system may include any number of rows of modular compartments and the rows are stacked vertically and interconnected with joining elements.

Abstract: A display assembly comprising a plurality of modules each having a display area particularly suitable for mounting eyeglass frames. Each module has spaced vertical edges having male and female hinge portions permitting successive mating of adjacent modules. The male hinge portion has an elongate vertical member which is received in a vertically extending opening defined in the female hinge portion. The adjacent modules are joined by aligning the male portion with the opening in an adjacent panel and advancing the modules vertically, each toward the other. The female hinge portion defining the opening has a plurality of tabs which are extendable through cutouts in the wall of the adjacent module with the male hinge portion. The passage of the tabs through the cut outs extends the range of relative pivoting between adjacent modules and permits arrangement of the modules in configurations from flat to continuous interconnection with the use of three modules.

Abstract: A knockdown tray assembly comprising a plurality of horizontal rectangular trays made of paperboard or cardboard from a one-piece blank and supporting members formed by interfitting a T-beam bracing member over a comparable T-beam by the interfitting of a pin on the top of the beam with a socket at the bottom beam at the center, these beams serving as a cross brace below the tray and each of the beams having a double socket at the end with a supporting web, these double sockets adapted to receive tubular members which are supported on the webs. The sockets each have a flange and each of the trays has a hole cut out at the corners for the insertion of the socket. Tubular posts fit in each socket above and below the trays to form the assembled rack useful for storage or display.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a display stand and in particular relates to a maximum accessible density three-sided display stand. The stand comprises a base having a pyramid shape to which a first group of cubic cells are interconnected. The first group of three cubic cells are connected in such a fashion that their inside surfaces are adapted to receive a three-sided pyramid structure of the base. The cubic cells are each provided with an inclined open face for receiving the articles. The three faces open in directions generally 90.degree. angles apart from each other. The display stand further includes a plurality of spacers which are cubes providing pyramid and inverted pyramid structures. Additional cubic cells of the same configuration as the first group of cubic cells are interspaced by the cube spacers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a modular panel construction comprising a plurality of generally rectangular, individual panel sections. The panel sections include side coupling brackets for interconnecting the adjacent side marginal edges of adjacent panel sections. A tongue and groove arrangement is provided for coupling the lower marginal edge of an upper section with the upper marginal edge of an adjacent lower section. The plurality of sections cooperate to form a wall panel having an outer periphery defined by the arrangement of the panel sections. A pair of spaced apart hinge brackets are utilized to pivotally connect one wall panel to a second wall panel.

Abstract: A modular storage system for the storage of cylindrical objects such as wine bottles or the like is disclosed which features triangular modules which may be attached at their corners to one another to form a storage system. The triangular modules are formed by closely packed arrays of cylindrical tubes, each of which is so sized to hold a single bottle, or other object to be stored. Additional bottles may be stored between adjacent triangular modules, thus substantially increasing the storage capacity of the overall assembly.

Abstract: The display rack is formed from a number of modules which consist of molded plastic framing units having projecting guide pins which permit the units to be interconnected. The side edge of each unit adjacent the guide pins is open, while the remaining edges of the unit are provided with raised border means. Therefore, tile or literature to be displayed can be slipped into the framing unit and when the modules are attached together, all edges of a display are framed. The unit gives the appearance of a single unit rather than a unit formed form a plurality of modules.

Abstract: A display rack has a pair of opposed end sides, a plurality of spaced apart transverse shelves that are tilted forward in between the sides and a planar back panel attached to the sides; the rack is intended for the upright display and selling of large bottles of soft drinks and the rack features a novel construction wherein the structure is made of smaller parts enabling a kit for the rack to be easily shipped and packaged, and the rack features novel high end graphics; each end side has an upper and lower segment that are each shorter than a shelf, each end has a billboard that is in two sections and each section is shorter than a shelf, and the back panel is divided into segments with each segment being of no greater width than the depth of a shelf.

Abstract: There is provided a modular planter system for forming an endless variety of horizontal, vertical and spatial arrangements. The modular planter system includes three or more pot housings each capable of receiving a plant pot. One or more connecting members are attached to each of the pot housings at a plurality of radially spaced-apart locations. The connecting members mate together vertically in order to permit the interconnection of the pot housings in various angular orientations. The pot housings have hollow interiors to permit them to be filled with water and provide water to plants received within the housings by means of a wick. At least one of the pot housings may alternatively be adapted to receive a light fixture to provide the planter system a source of artificial light. The system is supported by a variety of external support means including a floor support base, an adjustable length pole and a ceiling-mounted chain.

Abstract: A knock-down support system for standard-sized containers which enables the containers to be automatically handled on rails, hangers or the like for routing, loading and unloading onto trucks.

Abstract: A display rack for sunglasses includes a series of individual compartments oriented in the vertical plane and arranged in a stacked array. The display rack includes a plurality of vertical wall members with at least three central members oriented to form a "Z" like cross sectional configuration. At each compartment location, there are secured to the vertical wall members first and second planar members with each planar member having a first triangular shaped arm extending from a common base and separated from a second arm by a triangular cutout. The cutouts of each planar member are inserted into respective sides of said "Z" configuration to form first and second shelves at said compartment location with each shelf capable of accommodating a pair of glasses.

Abstract: A modular display unit having upper and lower wall panels, side panels, and a rear end panel, the front of such unit being open, interlock connectors extending upwardly and inwardly from the upper wall panel, and downwardly and inwardly from the lower wall panel, being interengageable with corresponding interlock connectors on adjacent units for vertical stacking, whereby said lower panel means of one said unit rests generally square against said upper panel of an adjacent lower said unit, and further having display panel supports extending forwardly from one side of the unit to receive a display panel and having information supports attached to the unit, to receive product information.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for the home freezing of water in relatively large blocks for subsequent use in insulated portable ice chests for maintaining the contents cool over a period of days is disclosed and includes a plurality of support racks of truncated pyramidal configuration having open rectangular tops and bottoms and trapezoidal side walls of an open mesh configuration along with a like plurality of relatively flat floor panels each having a groove for receiving an upper edge of a subadjacent rack and a groove for receiving an edge of a superior rack so that a plurality of flexible open-topped containers may be stacked in a column in a freezer on successive floor panels with each floor panel supported by a corresponding rack to allow free air circulation around the containers to facilitate cooling as well as supporting and storing the water and the subsequent blocks of ice.

Abstract: The invention relates to a bottle rack comprising shelves provided on one side with adjacent cavities extending transversely of the direction of the length of the shelves for receiving the bottles and with spacing members arranged between the shelves. Each spacing member is constructed at one end in a manner such that the end concerned fits in at least one cavity.

Abstract: A stackable rack for footwear is made from a plurality of identical frame members. Each of the frame members has its own integral connectors for interconnecting the individual frame members to form the rack.

Abstract: An integrally formed spring clip support for supporting articles and including an elongated steel support member having a plurality of clips formed along its length and which are partially punched from the support member to form integrally formed clips that resiliently engage an article to be displayed. The clips are formed with an arcuate, spring-like portion integrally attached to the support and about which the clip pivots.

Abstract: A modular display stand is constructed from a plurality of vertically-connectable, tubular sections extending upwardly from a carriage which supports the lower-most tubular section. The connected sections are topped with a placard holder connectable to the upper-most section. Each tubular section has shelves cantilevered on either sides thereof via support rods, and each shelf has spring-biased movable side walls to accommodate materials of different dimensions.

Abstract: A stackable shelf unit is disclosed which is adapted to be stacked and supported upon a like shelf unit. The shelf unit is preferably fabricated from plastic coated metal wire, and includes a pair of spaced side frame members between which extend a plurality of spaced shelf members. The side frame members each include a pair of downwardly depending leg portions, with each leg portion including an offset portion adapted to engage and be supported upon the like shelf unit so that the shelf unit may be stacked thereupon.

Abstract: A modular rack array for supporting in stacked vertical relation, successive rows of horizontally disposed barrels. An elongated base rack for supporting a base row of barrels is assembled from a plurality of modular base rack sections. Each modular base section is formed from members having hill and valley portions, and the valley portion of each section supports a barrel oriented with its bung facing upwardly. One or more stacking racks, each including a series of similar modular rack sections, is successively assembled, stacked, and loaded with barrels, the entire assemblage resting upon the underlying, established row of barrels. Modular end braces, connected to the end extremities of each rack, add further rigidity to the rack and barrel array.

Abstract: A gravity-feed system for storing and dispensing canned goods on a "first-in, first-out" basis is provided. The system comprises an upper track assembly which is supported by an upright frame and is inclined downwardly from the front to the back of the frame. The upper track assembly includes at least one track adapted to receive a number of cans disposed on their sides. The track has an aperture at its lower end to enable the cans to drop from the track. A lower track assembly is positioned below the first track assembly and is supported by the upright frame. The lower track assembly is inclined downwardly from the back to the front of the frame and includes at least one track corresponding to the track of the upper assembly which is adapted to receive the cans dropping from the track of the upper assembly. Guide means are provided to insure that the cans remain aligned as they move from the upper track to the lower track.