Abstract: A table is provided. The table defines a cutout region such that the table may be placed closely to a tree trunk or other upright element, with the table partially surrounding the element via the cutout region. The table may be particularly useful to provide enhanced decorative ability for decorative Christmas displays, decorative store displays, and the like.

Abstract: A storage unit comprising a frame portion and a liner portion. The frame portion is comprised of vertical supports that engage and support the liner portion. The liner portion included a backer portion. The liner portion also comprises angled shelving components that extend from the front and back of the liner portion, with the shelving components attaching to the backer portion and the frame.

Abstract: Shelf for evacuating water from wet footwear, and a footwear rack equipped therewith. The shelf comprises a gutter for channeling water, a front longitudinal footwear depositing surface along one side of the gutter and a back longitudinal footwear depositing surface along another side of the gutter. The shelf also comprises an evacuation aperture in a lowermost section of the gutter. The evacuation aperture defines a channel through the shelf.

Abstract: A rolling storage rack for a closet includes a base storage cart and base tracking. The base storage cart has a front, a back, sides that are open, and wheels attached to a bottom of the base storage cart at approximately each corner on the bottom of the base storage cart. The base tracking is configured to be mounted on a floor of the closet. The base tracking is configured to allow at least rear wheels of the wheels of the base storage cart to roll on top of the base tracking from a stored position in the closet to an access position pulled out from the closet.

Abstract: A drying and draining multi-leveled shoe rack system including a modular storage rack having a base including a base-tray, and a base-rack, a plurality of tiers each having a rack, a drainage collection tray, and a pipe system in connection with the plurality of drainage collection trays. The base includes the base-tray and the base-rack, the base-tray is configured to collect water and debris filtered through the base-rack and from the plurality of tiers via the pipe system. The plurality of tiers each has a respective the drainage collection tray being substantially horizontal and positioned below the rack. The modular storage rack provides the drying and draining multi-leveled shoe rack system for collecting and removing the water and the debris from footwear placed thereon. The water and the debris is collected in the drainage collection tray and directed towards the base-tray via the pipe system.

Abstract: A rack for storing items that typically come in pairs. The rack includes a frame, a first shelf pivotally connect to the frame, and a second shelf connected to the frame beneath the first shelf such that the second shelf is declined toward the base from a side of the second shelf nearest a front of the frame to a side of the second shelf nearest a back of the frame. The first shelf being moveable from a first position in which a portion of the first shelf is spaced a distance from the second shelf and a second position in which the portion of the first shelf is moved away from the second shelf.

Abstract: An enhanced boot tray that combines the functions of a boot tray, shoe scraper, foot rest or stool. This boot tray has a plurality of upward extending projections connected to a flat base. The base is surrounded by a wall that may rise up to the height of the projections to serve as an additional scraping surface for footwear. This boot tray may optionally be used with a foot rest designed with a top surface that has the same characteristics as the tray, and walls elevating the top surface. When used with the foot rest, the boot tray is placed underneath to save space while providing additional space to store footwear. The foot rest also serves as a boot tray and shoe scraper.

Abstract: A foldable multi-shelf stand includes two frame structures, a plurality of foldable storage shelves located in a pivotal manner between the two frame structures, a plurality of fixation mechanisms for controlling the folding of the corresponding storage shelves and at least one supportive member. Each the frame structure has a plurality of vertical columns and a plurality of horizontal beams connected with the respective vertical columns. The storage shelf is separated to two foldable halves and consisted of a plurality of foldable first-directional horizontal members. The fixation mechanism mates the corresponding plug hole structure at the respective half of the storage shelf so as to perform the folding control of the corresponding storage shelf. The supportive member located to a respective connection place of the first-directional horizontal member and the frame structure is to support the unfolded first-directional horizontal member at the respective vertical columns.

Abstract: A footwear rack has at least one pan configured and sized for supporting a pair of footwear. The pan has a pair of hooks extending rearwardly therefrom and which are releasably attached to slotted hooking columns. The columns have a plurality of slots configured and sized for connecting with the hooks. The columns can be fixedly attached to a wall or to a mounting stand. The mounting stand is designed to be free standing by having a base from which perpendicularly extend the columns. The pan has a sloping surface for concentrating the water away from the footwear.

Abstract: A shelf for boots storage includes a base, a bottom plate, at least one intermediate plate, plural connecting elements, and at least one hanging element. The bottom plate is rotatably disposed on the base. The intermediate plate is located by a side of the bottom plate opposite to the base and has a predetermined distance from the bottom plate. The connecting elements connect the intermediate plate and the bottom plate. A receiving room is defined between the connecting elements, the intermediate plate and the bottom plate. The hanging element extends from a bottom of the intermediate plate toward the receiving room, and a hanging space is defined between the hanging element and the intermediate plate.

Abstract: A shoe carousel device that includes a base with a top and a bottom, the base stabilizes and supports the shoe carousel device, a support stem with an end, the support stem is attached at an approximate 90 degree angle to the top of the base and extends upward and a plurality of stackable shelves with a top surfacing, the stackable shelves are circular shaped with a circumference, the stackable shelves each include a raised outer rim and a relatively thin mesh surfacing. The shoe carousel device also includes a motor and a foot pedal to rotate the shoe carousel device.

Abstract: A shoe carousel device that includes a base with a top and a bottom, the base stabilizes and supports the shoe carousel device, a support stem with an end, the support stem is attached at an approximate 90 degree angle to the top of the base and extends upward and a plurality of stackable shelves with a top surfacing, the stackable shelves are circular shaped with a circumference, the stackable shelves each include a raised outer rim and a relatively thin mesh surfacing. The shoe carousel device also includes a motor and a foot pedal to rotate the shoe carousel device.

Abstract: A modular stackable shoe organizer kit that includes an interchangeable series of modular stackable shelving units with specific dimensions configurable to store shoes in a tidy and organized capacity.

Abstract: A hanging closet includes closet body having horizontal partition panels connected between two opposing sidewalls thereof at different elevations to divide the holding space of the closet body into vertically spaced storage spaces, first sleeves located on each sidewall of the closet body at different elevations, suspension flaps each having a fixed end affixed to one sidewall of the closet body between two first sleeves and a free end provided two second sleeves that are spaced at a distance equal to the length of the first sleeves, and rod members insertable into the first sleeves and the second sleeves to secure the free end of each suspension flap to one associating sidewall of the closet body so that each suspension flap defines with the associating sidewall of the closet body a storage space.

Abstract: A combined shoe rack comprises a combined frame and at least one movable spacer plate. The combined frame is defined with at least one holding groove. The movable spacer plate is disposed in the holding groove of the combined frame, and an edge of the movable spacer plate is pivotally combined to an inner edge of the holding groove in such a manner that the movable spacer plate can be pivoted about the inner edge of the holding groove within the holding groove. When the movable spacer plate is pivoted to incline along a diagonal plane of the holding groove, the holding groove will be divided into a first chamber and a second chamber both of which are triangular in cross section, so that one holding groove can hold two pairs of lower shoes or a pair of higher shoes, thus making full use of space to hold more shoes.

Abstract: A shoe rack includes shoe support subassemblies each comprising a lower support including a rear hook, a sleeve passing through a rear end of the lower support and having a longitudinal first ridged section on an inner wall, an annular first projection extending inward from top of the first ridged section, and an annular second projection extending inward from an intermediate portion of the first ridged section; and an upper support including a hollow cylinder passing through a rear end of the upper support and having a longitudinal second ridged section on an outer surface, an annular first groove on top of the second ridged section, and an annular second groove on an intermediate portion of the second ridged section wherein the cylinder is inserted into the sleeve to be pivotably secured thereto; and a tube comprising slits each adapted to secure to the hook.

Abstract: Modular shoe storage apparatus comprises at least two opposite side wall members, a rear wall member for interconnecting the side wall members, and at least one shelf member for interconnecting the side wall members. A plurality of first keyway channels is integrally formed as one-piece with the side wall members or the shelf member, and a plurality of first keys is slidably engagable with the first key way channels only via the ends and are integrally formed as one-piece with the other of the side wall members and the shelf member. A plurality of second keyway channels is integrally formed as one-piece with the side wall members or the rear wall members, and a plurality of second keys is slidably engagable with the second keyway channels only via the ends and are integrally formed as one-piece with the other of the side wall members and the rear wall member.

Abstract: A rack for supporting footwear and handling footwear drainage, the rack comprising a base member having a tray opening, a tray slidably removable from the base member through the tray opening, a shelf supported on the base member and wherein the shelf has drain spouts openings that are in fluid communication with the tray. Hollow support legs are provided having first and second ends, and the first ends of the support legs are interlocked to the drain spouts. Another shelf is stacked on the second ends of the support legs. Additional shelves may be stacked thereon to increase the height of the rack.

Abstract: The present invention provides a shoe cupboard in which boots can easily be put into and taken out from the shoe cupboard, it is possible to prevent boots from losing their shapes, and low shoes can be accommodated if necessary. A shoe cupboard according to the present invention is characterized by containing a shoe cupboard body (1), boot holders (5) which are fixed to the shoe cupboard body (1), part or all of which are detachably mounted on a bar which extends in a horizontal direction, which boot holders can rotate forward and backward around an axis and move laterally, and a low shoes shelf or shelves (4) which can be held in a horizontal position after the boot holder (5) is detached, so that a boot(s) is held upside down and is accommodated on the boot holder.

Abstract: A rotary shoe storage device includes a base member and a pivot extending outwardly from and attached to the base member. A shelf for supporting shoes has an inclined surface and a hub connected to and extending outwardly from the shelf. The hub is provided with an aperture for engaging the pivot thus enabling pivoting of the shelf about the base member. The hub is further provided with a plurality of surface slots for receiving partitions which divide the shelf into adjustable compartments to accommodate various shoe sizes. The shelf is provided with a peripheral flange to generally confine the shoes within each compartment. The device can be placed beneath a conventional bed or mounted to an underside of the bed. The shelf can be provided with a clamp for mounting to a vertically disposed shaft of a rotary shoe rack.

Abstract: A rotating shoe rack, comprising a vertical member atop a base, wherein the vertical member further comprises several disk-shaped platforms that serve as supports for pairs of shoes. The disk-shaped platforms comprise dividers to create compartments between the platforms. The vertical member rotates relative to the base to allow a user to access different compartments. Rotational motion is achieved by turning a handle disposed at the top of the vertical member. The apparatus further comprises casters on the base, so that in addition to rotational motion of the vertical member, horizontal motion across a planar surface can be achieved by the apparatus.

Abstract: A shoe rack has two supports respectively and detachably mounted on top of the two elongated bases, a top tube detachably connected to free ends of the two supports via connectors and multiple shoe resting brackets sandwiched between the two supports. Each shoe resting bracket is adjustably connected to the two supports via a fixture which a first cutout, a second cutout, a first indentation defined in a side face defining the first cutout and a second indentation defined in a side face defining the second cutout. When the rods are received in the first cutout and the second cutout, the shoe resting bracket is tilted relative to a horizontal surface and when the two rods are received in the first indentation and the second indentation, the shoe resting bracket is parallel to the horizontal surface.

Abstract: A modular footwear display system includes a display module having a display surface for supporting an item of footwear and a divider for identifying boxed footwear associated with the displayed item of footwear. The display module has at least one mounting fixture for slidably suspending the display surface from a track. A plurality of display modules may be provided in a cabinet and adjusted to accommodate varying quantities of boxed footwear for efficient use of retail space.

Abstract: A modular footwear display system includes a display module having a display surface for supporting an item of footwear and a divider for identifying boxed footwear associated with the displayed item of footwear. The display module has at least one mounting fixture for slidably suspending the display surface from a track. A plurality of display modules may be provided in a cabinet and adjusted to accommodate varying quantities of boxed footwear for efficient use of retail space.

Abstract: A wall mounted adjustable, shelf structure for organizing and facilitating drying of wet wearing apparel includes a tray and shelf with grooves for channeling water from the apparel to a removable receptacle. The shelf structure facilitates drying of the apparel and prevents soiling of floors, walls and the like.

Abstract: A display unit for use in combination with a shelf having a depressed well at its front end, the display unit providing a stop for merchandise resting on the shelf and being formed of a multiplicity of integrally formed panels, portions of which can be seated and locked into the well of the shelf, with other portions then being interengaged to rigidify the unit and preclude accidental collapse.

Abstract: A shoe rack has a pair of supports with bottoms arranged to lay in a base plane reference. The bottoms are adapted for resting on a support surface that is co-planar with the base reference plane. The pair of supports are spaced apart and define a shoe storage region therebetween on a support surface. At least a first shoe storage shelf has a front edge, a rear edge, and a pair of sides. Each side is coupled to a respective one of the pair supports. The first shoe storage shelf is supported in an elevated position relative to the base reference plane and lays in a first shelf plane that is tilted at an angle relative to the base reference plane with the front edge higher than the rear edge.

Abstract: A rotating lamp shade display system including a carousel having a main body portion having an upper surface and an underside for receiving a plurality of shades on upper surface, a main body portion rotating means is mounted to the underside of said main body portion whereby said main body portion rotates about said rotating means. A plurality of said shades are placed on the main body portion for display.

Abstract: A shoe carousel particularly suitable for use in closets and other confined areas comprises a series of rotatable wire rack members spaced apart and coaxially mounted upon a central shaft so that each respective wire rack member rotates independently at separate locations along the shaft. The shaft is adapted to be stationed upon a floor surface in a substantially vertical position supported within a base stand and may be adjustable in its length to provide floor to ceiling engagement when necessary. The wire rack members are separately mounted and supported upon the shaft in substantially horizontal planes and are specially formed to hold and display a variety of shoes upon the surface of the rack member. Each rack member is constructed from a plurality of radial spokes centrally connected to a hub member at inner ends of the spokes.

Abstract: A movable rack for storing and organizing in-line skates. The rack comprises a frame to support at least one platform containing elongated slots. The frame includes four horizontal support members to support the platform extending between four vertical members. The elongated slots contained within the platform have a suitable width to allow only a wheeled portion of the in-line skate therethrough, thus supporting the in-line skate in a substantially upright position.

Abstract: An adjustable storage rack for books includes a frame having a U-shaped horizontal base, a pair of upwardly extending support members and a brace connecting the upper ends of the support members. A plurality of adjustable shelves have end portions connected between the support members and are arranged in a spaced parallel stair-step configuration.

Abstract: A product display system having a backing plate which supports both a product support member and a reflective member. In the preferred embodiment, the backing plate is mounted to a supporting vertical wall and the support member and reflective member project outwardly therefrom. The support member is adapted to support a product such as an athletic shoe and the reflective member is adapted to reflect one surface of the shoe such as the sole, which may not easily be observed absent removing the shoe from the display.

Abstract: A shelf rack such as for storing both men's and womn's shoes including a stack of shelf angles, a shelf angle being a pair of rectangular panels joined along a common edge and each shelf angle having a pair of bar members adapted for hanging shoes with high heels on side edges of the shelf angle. In one embodiment, the rack is structure of wooden panels and rods. The panels are hinged to fold together against a central panel for storage. In another embodiment, the rack is heat formed from a blank plastic panel. The heat formed panels may be stacked for convenient storage.

Abstract: An activities module is positioned on a support surface, such as the floor of a room, to provide activity stations with horizontal work surfaces. The module includes an upright post member that has at least two vertical grooves. A flat panel has an opening sized to receive the post member when the flat panel is oriented horizontally, and upright partition panels are provided corresponding to the vertical grooves in the post member. Each partition panel has an inner edge fitted into the groove, an outer edge and a bottom edge that rests on the support surface. The partition panels each have a slot to receive the flat, horizontal panel, and fasteners secure the module together. A second flat, horizontal panel may similarly be mounted below the first flat panel, and a third flat, horizontal panel may provide a shelf or bench.

Abstract: A cabinet for the storage of shoes and the like comprising a plurality of spaced, vertical dividers slit at spaced intervals at the front, each slit extending part of the way back from the front of the cabinet to about half the depth of the vertical dividers. Spaced, horizontal dividers are slit at spaced intervals at the rear of the cabinet, each slit extending part of the way from the back of the cabinet, the vertical and horizontal dividers being interleaved with each other so that the slits in the horizontal dividers accommodate the vertical dividers and the slits in the vertical dividers accommodate the horizontal dividers forming vertical columns and horizontal rows of cubby holes for the shoes. The forward edges of the vertical dividers extend forward of the front edges of the horizontal dividers.

Abstract: Disclosed is a device for hanging boots comprising a mounting bar and a plurality of clips, one for each boot. The mounting bar can be secured to a vertical or horizontal surface and includes a metallic contact surface and an upwardly directed supporting surface. Each clip includes two spring-biased leg members for grasping an article and a magnet for securing the clip to the metallic contact surface of the mount. The upwardly directed supporting surface prevents the clips from sliding off the contact surface because of the weight of the supported boot.

Abstract: A shoe and accessory carousel storage unit designed to accomodate men's and women's shoes, ties, belts, necklace and the like. The carousel is stackable in multiple units or can be used individually. The unit is readily convertible from a hook type shoe rack to a multi-shelf unit. Two separate support systems are disclosed for providing rotation to the unit. One approach being the provision of a rotatable base, and the other being the provision wherein the unit or units can be rotatably suspended from conventional closet shelving, either metallic or wooden.

Abstract: The assembly, in the embodiment shown, is adapted for replaceable and operative installation upon the back of a standard door or on a wall space. It comprises a plurality of foldable shelves, which are maintained at an angle, to accomodate a number of shoes or boots and allows dirt and fluid to drain. The shelves are attached to a vertical support frame and they fold inwardly into the frame when not in use. A base collector is positioned at the bottom of the frame in order to retain all materials which are drained from the stored shores. A undershelf storage bin has connectors which allow it to be placed under any of the shelves and to be removed as desired.

Abstract: A collapsible or knock-down headdress display device is provided. The display comprises a base member and a head silhouette member which is connected to the base member to provide a three dimensional (3-D) headdress display. When the display is assembled a full or partial facial mask or hair wig can be realistically displayed. Additionally, head contour members are also provided which connect to the head silhouette member and provide a curved back support for the sides of the facial mask or wig displayed.

Abstract: A piece of furniture possibly provided with shelves and usable for the storage of various goods. This piece of furniture comprises at least one storage unit consisting of an upper tray and a lower tray both secured at right angles to a vertical support element, which forms either a part of the door or the door itself of the furniture frame; the storage unit being pivotally mounted on bottom and top wall portions of the frame, respectively, at location areas which are decentralized with respect to the axis of the frame; the trays having a peripheral edge so irregularly curved as to enable the furniture doors to be swung about the decentralized location areas without any shock between two adjacent storage pivoting units.

Abstract: The shoe rack includes a pair of end supports and a platform releasably secured between the end supports. The platform is inclined from one side to the other and has a central upstanding shoulder providing a step for engagement by the heels of shoes for retaining the shoes on the platform. Like units similarly formed are stacked one on top of the other to provide a plurality of superposed platforms for supporting the shoes. The end supports of each underlying rack have upstanding pins cooperative with the margins of openings through the lower edges of the end supports of the next superposed rack for releasably securing the racks in stacked superposed relation one on top of the other. For an elongated rack, a central support is provided for supporting the intermediate portion of the platform.

Abstract: A cabinet for the storage of shoes and the like comprising a plurality of spaced, vertical dividers slit at spaced intervals at the front, each slit extending part of the way back from the front of the cabinet to about half the dept of the vertical dividers. Spaced, horizontal dividers are slit at spaced intervals at the rear of the cabinet, each slit extending part of the way from the back of the cabinet, the vertical and horizontal dividers being interleaved with each other so that the slits in the horizontal dividers accommodate the vertical dividers and the slits in the vertical dividers accommodate the horizontal dividers forming vertical columns and horizontal rows of cubby holes for the shoes. The forward edges of the vertical dividers extend forward of the front edges of the horizontal dividers.