Abstract: A flag anti-wrapping device for reducing friction and side loading, which are common causes of flag wrapping. The flag anti-wrapping device includes an inner race, an outer race, a plurality of roller bearings, and a cap. Roller bearings are placed in an annular cavity, which is defined by the outer race having an inner circumference with a diameter larger than an outer diameter of the inner race. Thus, a flag may rotate about a flagpole with reduced friction and side-loading. Thereby, eliminating side load binding and reducing wrapping of the flag about the flagpole.

Abstract: A foldable shelving unit includes one or more foldable shelves positioned between first and second frame members. A slide rail pivotably couples between the foldable shelves. A stop is fixed to the slide rail and a slide locking mechanism is slidable along the slide rail. The slide locking mechanism includes a latch to latch to the stop to lock the shelving unit in an unfolded configuration and unlatch to slide the slider along the slide rail away from the stop to fold the shelving unit into a folded configuration.

Abstract: An artificial nail holding device including a pair of bases, at least one rotatable dowel, and a pair of double-sided adhesive strips. The pair of bases includes a right base and a left base. The at least one rotatable dowel has a right end rotatably disposed within the right base and a left end rotatably disposed within the left base. The pair of double-sided adhesive strips is continuously attached to the at least one dowel from proximal the right end of the dowel to proximal the left end of the dowel.

Abstract: One feature provides a portable storage apparatus that comprises a frame, a hanger rod, a shoe shelf, and a drawer. The hanger rod, the shoe shelf, and the drawer are coupled to the frame. The hanger rod is adapted to receive and support garment hangers and garments. The shoe shelf is adapted to receive and support shoes. The drawer includes a cavity that may receive and store a plurality of objects, including clothing, toys, and books. The shoe shelf may include two surfaces that are angled with respect to each other and the ground. The drawer may be either a one-way drawer that opens from the front side of the apparatus or a two-way drawer that opens from the front and the rear of the apparatus. The apparatus may further comprise a plurality of wheels that are attached to the bottom of the apparatus to allow for easier mobility.

Abstract: A compactable wall mounted storage assembly is provided for organizing and storing items in a position elevated off of a floor surface. The assembly includes a mounting plate configured for being coupled to a support surface. A plurality of arms is pivotally coupled to the mounting plate. Each arm is pivotable into a retracted position parallel to the mounting plate and further pivotable to extend outwardly from the mounting plate. A plurality of clips is provided with each clip being coupled to an associated one of the arms proximate a distal end of the associated arm relative to the mounting plate.

Abstract: The present document describes a bag for storing and drying garments or sports equipment. The bag comprises an external envelope substantially made of flexible resistant material. The bag further comprises a frame supporting the external envelope and comprising frame sections capable of adopting a retracted position and an extended position in which the frame occupies more space than in the retracted position. The bag further comprises a tubular structure for hanging the garments or sports equipment and through which air can be blown for drying the hung garments or sports equipment. The tubular structure is mounted on the frame and comprises tube sections capable of adopting a retracted position and an extended position in which the tubular structure occupies more space than in the retracted position.

Abstract: An adjustment shoes frame includes a top part, a bottom part and an adjustment device. The top part and the bottom part are pivotably connected to each other and the adjustment device is connected between the top and bottom parts to sect the desired angular distance between the top and bottom parts. The space required for the shoes frame can be adjusted according to the purposes of the display of the shoes.

Abstract: A modular folding shoe rack includes first and second side rails; first and second arms pivotably connected with the side rails at a first end of the arms; a first crossbar connected with the opposite ends of the arms; and a second crossbar connected with the side rails. Each side rail may also include complementary male/female connectors at its opposite ends to allow for connection of one side rail to another, resulting in a modular design.

Abstract: A kitchen lid storage sack fabricated from a series of fabric panels each folded back upon itself in a U-shape forming a plurality of open mouth pockets, a rigid tube positioned in a pocket across the top of the sack providing a sliding support for the sack positioned between two adjacent surfaces, such as in the dead space between a cabinet and the side of a refrigerator. The sack is being supported by a stationary bar attached to one of the adjacent surfaces restricting the space between the adjacent surfaces thereby permitting the sack to be freely moved horizontally in and out from between the adjacent surfaces for removal and insertion of pot lids in the plurality of pockets.

Abstract: A rack and tray assembly for supporting foot apparel and collecting and retaining water, snow and debris temporally released therefrom. The rack and tray assembly comprising a folding frame structure having left and right legs and a tray support assembly situated and mounted thereinbetween for supporting at least one tray. Each tray comprising inclined sides extending upwardly from a base and terminating an upper rim collectively forming a reservoir for holding and retaining water, snow, and debris released from foot apparel. The upper rim comprising a ledge having an upper exposed surface for receiving thereon a grate and a lower exposed surface for engaging left and right tray rails integrally made part of and extending downwardly from the tray support assembly, which substantially serve to position each tray above a floor's surface to prevent inadvertent spillage of water, snow and debris contained therein.

Abstract: A hockey equipment drying rack that is placed in a hockey equipment carrying bag and remains in the carrying bag while functioning as a drying rack. The base of the drying rack is rectangular in shape and fits snugly against the walls of the bag, the base having arms that rotate up and out of the top of the bag. Holding devices are attached to the arms for holding wet hockey equipment in a spaced out fashion for drying. After drying, the hockey equipment remains on the holding devices as the arms cooperate to fold down into the bag for transporting.

Abstract: An organizer for use with a closet rod extending along an axis includes a row of side-by-side compartments at least partially formed from a flexible material. Each side-by-side compartment has a floor, a pair of side walls extending from the floor and a mouth between the side walls. The organizer further includes a suspender coupled to the row of side-by-side compartments. The suspender is configured and adapted to hang the plurality of compartments from the closet rod such that each mouth faces a forward horizontal direction perpendicular to the axis of the closet rod when the organizer is hung from the rod.

Abstract: A suspended shoe rack providing a series of horizontally, or slightly inclined, shoe supports laterally within a structure of a rack, between a pair of side rods, and guide line or stabilizing rods, with the side rods providing structure for supporting the racks to a closet door, during usage. In addition, a plurality of such shoe racks may be nested together, to facilitate their packing assembly, for shipment, storage, or when displayed for sale.

Abstract: An article storage system capable of being suspended and having two vertical rows of article receiving compartments having side access openings. Lower brackets are affixed to flexible strips to allow the article storage system to be hung under tension in conjunction with upper brackets. Rods are provided adjacent the side access openings to rigidize the article receiving compartments.

Abstract: A shoe rack has two frame members spaced laterally to provide an open space between them sufficient to receive shoes. Each of the frame elements has crossbars spaced vertically from one another and carrying a plurality of shoe mounts spaced along the bars and arranged to hold shoes with their soles and heels facing inwardly into the open space between the frame members. A spacer extends between the two frame members. The spacer has a channel running along each edge, that carries on each side, a roller. Rails are mounted to a fixed element of a closet and the rollers on each side of the spacer are mounted to roll in the rails. The rails have rollers that run on a track carried by the spacer. The two frame members are connected by links pivotally mounted at two ends, so that the frame members, when not attached to the spacer, can be folded substantially flat for shipping or storage.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for holding bottles, especially fingernail polish bottles, in such manner that tipping and spillage is virtually impossible, featuring a padded strap-like apparatus which can be laid flat on a surface or draped over an object in such manner that an attached bottle holder featuring a pierced and serrated diaphragm in which a bottle is placed will remain in alignment with the bottle upright at all times.

Abstract: A carrier (10) for skates (12) and other articles comprising an elongate upstanding member (14). A structure (16) on a lower end of the elongate upstanding member (14), is for holding a pair of skates (12) and other articles in a side-by-side hang down relationship. A facility (18) on an upper end of the elongate upstanding member (14), in a first instance is for grasping by a hand (20) of a person (22), so as to transport the pair of skates (12) and other articles. In a second instance the facility (18) is for hanging, such as on a pole (24) in a closet (26), to allow the pair of skates (12) and other articles to be stored for future use.

Abstract: An easily manufactured, inexpensive shower accessory that holds various toiletries in an organized method so as to be easily accessible during bathing, and is made out of an attractive toweling material, such as terry-cloth, so as to coordinate with other towels and decor of the bathroom in which the shower is located, and to be easily washable and resistant to mildewing, corrosion, and destruction.

Abstract: A combination transport-display box for shoes openly displays the shoes in an upright display condition in which the shoes directly face a purchaser.

Abstract: A foldable footwear support device for displaying and/or storing footwear articles comprises two rectangular panel sections having a hinge joint therebetween and an upwardly open pouch attached to each of the panel sections, the pouches being capable of containing the toe portions of footwear articles such as slippers and the panel sections being pivotable relative to one another. When pivoted into a coplanar orientation and when the two panel sections have holes in their upper corners, the device can be hung from wall brackets to display the footwear articles. When the two panel sections are pivoted about the hinge joint to be partially folded together, the device can be positioned on a flat surface to display the footwear articles.

Abstract: A transparent container is formed essentially with the shape of a rectangular parallelelepiped by a base and a cover which are hingedly attached together and enclose a cavity within which is disposed preformed shapes for receiving and positioning one or more articles to be displayed and stored. In the preferred embodiment the articles to be displayed and stored comprise a pair of shoes. The shoes are stored in the base in an interlocked heel to sole manner in the preformed inner shapes. This affords efficiency in display packing and shipment. The storage device is adaptable to all size and styles of men's, women's and children's shoes as well as to other articles.

Abstract: A support member for an inclined open mesh or wire type shelf that can be spaced anywhere along a wall and shelf area to provide support for the inclined shelf. The support is a one piece molded structure having a T-type cross-section with the shank having curved lower and upper ends with those curves providing about a 60.degree. angle of inclination for the shelf. One end includes a flat surface for engaging the wall with the other end including a forwardly directed groove for receiving a crosswise support in the middle of the shelf and a pair of grooves extending perpendicular to that forwardly directed groove sized so that that end of the support can snap in place between two stringers within the shelf structure.

Abstract: The invention relates to a rack for the storage of shoes or other objects which is designed to be mounted on the ceiling or wall of a clothes closet having article retaining means positioned upon a platform which is forwardly slideable, preferably at a downward angle to permit ready access to the stored objects and which can be retracted to a normal storage position.

Abstract: A shoe hanger including individual inserts that deform and frictionally engage the inner surfaces of a shoe between the insole and vamp. Each insert includes an elongated core and protruding resilient surfaces spaced along the length of the core for frictional engagement within the shoe. A suitable support extends rearwardly from the core. The resilient members are illustrated as transverse fins or bristles having coplanar lower transverse surfaces and convex upper transverse surfaces. Individual fins are progressively wider and higher relative to one another from front to back along the length of the core.