Abstract: A readily transportable rack or assembly for holding packages or bags in a stable condition, comprising a collapsible and expandable framework for providing spaced, side-by-side compartments, accessible from overhead to place packages or bags therein. The collapsible and expandable frame can be extended linearly providing for compartments of greater size or collapsed linearly for providing compartments of lesser size. Collapsible and expandable frames are adjustably positionable, depending upon a particularly chosen size to correspond to packages or bags to be held. In addition, hooks on a top end of the frames can be utilized for purposes of holding handles of grocery bags to prevent the bags from toppling over. Ideally, the rack is utilized in vehicles to prevent the packages or bags from rolling around in the vehicle during its movement.

Abstract: A pull down display and storage device in one aspect has a member movable with respect to a fixed support having pivot apparatus interconnected between the fixed support and the movable member, the movable member moving out and down from the fixed support, and in one aspect a spring or springs and/or a dampener controlling motion of the movable member and permitting balanced movement of the movable member or of the movable member and a load thereon; in one aspect, the device including the fixed support; and in another aspect, the device being releasably locked in a downward position due to the disposition of the pivot apparatus and spring. A support, shelf or case with one or more such devices.

Abstract: A collapsible support structure for receiving flexible grocery bags. The structure includes a locking mechanism which positively locks it in the open position and which semi-locks it in the closed position. The entire structure is composed of only two sizes of plastic panels.

Abstract: A collapsible storage rack assembly includes a plurality of upstanding, generally inverted U-shaped frame members between which extend a plurality of vertically spaced, hingedly collapsible shelf assemblies. The storage rack construction is preassembled, and can be easily and quickly opened for use by moving the frame members away from each other. In a similar manner, the storage rack can be easily collapsed by moving the frame members toward each other and into juxtaposition, with the shelf assemblies collapsing by upward hinging movement. In the closed and collapsed position, the shelf assemblies are substantially completely nested within the frame members, thereby facilitating convenient handling, shipment, and storage of the construction.

Abstract: An improved expandable and compressible carrier which is expanded and compressed in all three dimensions. The carrier structure includes multiple but identical components for economy in cost of manufacture. The carrier may be expanded and compressed manually or by one or more motors. Carrier components are interconnected such that by movement of components in one dimension, the carrier expands or contacts in the other two dimensions.

Abstract: The invention is a movable frame for connection to and movement with respect to a fixed support, said movable frame may be comprised of multiple elements including a movable frame member, a pivot means, a spring means, a dampening means, and a support means. The combination of the movable frame, the pivot means and a fixed support form the preferred invention embodiment of a pull down display and storage apparatus. The invention also includes a method for moving products from an initial raised position to a final lower position by the step of pulling down on a movable frame, when the movable frame is comprised of the elements discussed herein.

Abstract: A compressible carrier wherein the carrier may be compressed or expanded in all three possible axial directions. The present invention provides a cart whose interior volume may be adjusted in three dimensions to accommodate variously shaped and sized items. The carrier may be altered axially both manually and by motors, both of which are described.

Abstract: The invention concerns an inside loader, designed as a trailer for a semi-tractor, for road traffic, and for loading, transporting and unloading transportation racks, preferably for plate glass. The loader includes an undercarriage having parallel longitudinal members, on the outside of each of which are located the axles of one side of the trailer. The axles are individually mounted on axle rocker arms supported by air shocks which, in their filled condition, serve as axle shocks, and in their empty condition are used to load or unload a transportation racks. Preferably, the invention's inside loader is equipped at the back of the undercarriage with a hinged gate which, when closed, connects the longitudinal members of the undercarriage with one another.

Abstract: An expandable and contractible frame, for a display rack, which comprises moveable telescoping sides and an extendible top valance which are placed against and supported by an existing display such as a perforated board and a base such as a store gondola. The frame can be adjusted for the most advantageous display of merchandise.

Abstract: A preassembled, foldable display rack that is movable to and from an open display position and a folded closed position without the assembly or disassembly of any of the component parts thereof, the display rack including a plurality of vertical support members that are pivotally interconnected by cross members, the cross members to which the vertical support members are secured defining a parallelogram and being pivotally movable from the folded closed position to the open display position, each of the cross members having a flexible pad located in an end thereof that is engageable with an adjacent cross member so that when the cross members are pivotally moved from the folded closed position to the open display position, the flexible pads frictionally engage the adjacent cross members to lock the cross members and support members to which they are joined in the open display position.

Abstract: A shelf support structure with upright posts of sheet metal sections and horizontal braces of sheet metal sections, connecting these with each other, provides with a simple structure an inherently stable connection between the posts and the horizontal braces. The sheet metal sections of the posts have an aperture at one longitudinal side and are symmetrical in cross-section with respect to a plane crossing this aperture. The aperture is terminated on both sides by flanges protruding outwardly at right angles from the walls adjoining it and a longitudinal ledge protruding into the post is located opposite the aperture, symmetrically to the plane crossing the aperture. The horizontal braces engage with their ends into the sheet metal sections forming the posts up to the wall lying opposite the aperture and are there equipped with an indentation in whose area they embrace the longitudinal ledge in the posts in a fork-like manner.

Abstract: A collapsible cart-stand, convertible to a bandstand comprises a pair of upright parallel spaced frames mounting casters, with spaced pairs of foldable support links at their free ends pivotally connected to lower ends of the side frames. A platform spans a support rod on each side frame and is removably secured thereto. A pair of spaced anchor links at their one ends are pivotally connected to upper end portions of one side frame and at their other ends adjustably connected to upper end portions of the other side frame. The frames, on removal of the platform and adjusting the other ends of the anchor links, are adapted for collapsing into parallel engaging registry. The platform being alternately mountable upon top rods of the side frames and secured thereto. With a change in the connections of the anchor links to the other side frame the platform is inclined forwardly and downwardly.

Abstract: A method of assembling a folding rack is provided which makes horizontal hollow beam members collapsible but not vertical hollow support members. The horizontal hollow beam members are pivotally connected with the support members through connectors. Each support member has vertically spaced projections on each of which connectors on the adjacent beam members are coupled one above the other and pivotally retained thereon as by caulking the head of the projection on the support member, so that the beam members are pivotable substantially 90.degree. about the projection.

Abstract: A folding pallet (10) is disclosed which has frame members including upright posts (11,12) base members (16) connecting the front and back posts at their bottoms, top side members (14) connecting the front and back posts (11,12) at their top ends, the top cross rods (17) and bottom cross rods (18) connected to and extending between the vertical posts (11,12) at their tops and bottoms, respectively. A bottom tray (20) is pivotally mounted to one of the bottom cross rods so that it can be moved from a horizontal position covering the bottom of the pallet to a vertical position out of interference with the folding of the various frame members. The vertical posts (11,12) are rotatably mounted to the base members (16) and top side members (14) so that when the tray is lifted up, the pallet can be folded to a flat configuration by drawing a diagonally opposed front post (11) and back post (12) together.

Abstract: A collapsible hang-rack assembly for supporting and displaying merchandise, such as garments, the assembly having a base structure having one or more end walls which can be extended outwardly of the base structure by means of interconnecting members, such as hang-rods and tie rods, the hang-rods also functioning to stabilize the assembly in the extended form. In its collapsed form, the assembly presents a compact unit for merchandise display, storage or transit. The interconnecting members are adapted to be disposed within the base structure or within the end wall so that they are hidden from view. The interconnecting members may have a construction to allow adjustability in length so that the hanging support for the garments may be varied within a predetermined range. The base structure comprises a framework which can be fitted around a post or column in a store display area.

Abstract: An adjustable garment assembly comprising in combination an inner frame and an outer frame with mounting means for removably securing the inner frame to a door or the like. Coupling means extends between the inner frame and the outer frame, with coupling means comprising expandable sections connected at one end thereof to the inner frame and at the opposite end thereof to the outer frame so as to obtain adjusted positions of the outer frame relative to the inner frame. Supporting means extends between the inner frame and the outer frame and having a plurality of hooks extending downwardly therefrom for receiving hangers thereon for supporting of garments, with the supporting means being longitudinally movable to different positions in conjunction with the coupling means. Closure means extending on each side of the inner frame and the outer frame to enclose same may be utilized and being expandable and contractable with the movement of the outer frame relative to the inner frame.

Abstract: A file organizer which can either stand on a desk and which, when loaded will fit conveniently in a briefcase. The file organizer consists of a pair of frames connected together by a pair of support members which hold the frames in substantially parallel and spaced apart relationship. The connection is such as to allow the organizer to be easily adjusted for different depths of briefcases. As an additional feature it has a compartment supported by one of the frames for pencils, pens, etc.

Abstract: In a collapsible junction support bracket, a series of frameworks, vertically disposed, are pivotally mounted to each other through the agency of a series of side stringers, and braces also connect laterally of the bracket for holding it erect, as when assembled, but said braces are removable to provide for collapsing of the bracket to facilitate its shipment.