Abstract: The present invention relates to an adaptable product storage and extraction tray, intended for being installed in a vending machine having several compartments. The widths of the compartments can be modified in a short time, in a very simple manner and eliminating the need to take out all the products stored in the different compartments to make these adjustments. The tray comprises a base, a front profile, dividing partitions which limit compartments, extractor assemblies, support plates which support the product, where the extractor assemblies, the dividing partitions and the support plates have the possibility of transverse displacement and where the support plates can be transversely coupled to one another and can be separately removed to constantly adjust the width of the compartments.

Abstract: Disclosed is an adjustable tool holder for holding elongate hand held tools. The tool holder comprises a telescopically adjustable base member comprising an elongate, rectangular, hollow outer member and an elongate rectangular inner member configured to be snugly and slidably received within the outer member, the inner member adapted to be secured to the outer member at a plurality of lock positions thereby rendering the length of the base member adjustable. The tool holder further comprises a compression spring, one end of which is secured at the free end of the outer member and the other end of which is secured at the free end of the inner member. The length of the spring is subject to change in accordance with the change in the length of the base member. A tool is adapted to be held between two consecutive loops of the spring.

Abstract: A stabilizing mat includes a first surface configured to inhibit movement of items placed thereon. The first surface includes a plurality of first parallelogram areas and a plurality of depressions. Each of the first parallelogram areas includes one of the depressions at a center of the first parallelogram area. Each of the first parallelogram areas further includes four first parallelogram corners and four first parallelogram sides. Each of the first parallelogram corners of the first parallelogram areas includes a protruding peak. Each of the protruding peaks is separated from an adjacent one of the protruding peaks by a concavity. Each of the concavities defines one of the depressions. The mat also includes a second surface including a plurality of substantially flat areas configured to rest on a flat foundation to provide support to the items placed on the first surface.

Abstract: A bookshelf defines a book stand space that is configured to receive a book, and includes a tilt guide bar that is located at a bottom portion of the book stand space and that extends in a lateral direction. The tilt guide bar is configured to, based on the book being pressed downward, allow the book to be tilted about the tilt guide bar and to guide a withdrawal of the book in a state in which an upper end portion of the book protrudes forward.

Abstract: A device adapted to hold and display a mobile telephone or digital device and formed into an operative shape comprising a front face set upon a first plane oriented at an acute first angle from horizontal, a back face set upon a second plane oriented at an acute second angle from horizontal, a sill disposed horizontally and joined to the front face, and a reveal disposed at an upward acute angle from horizontal and operatively joined to the sill, such that the front face, sill and reveal form a trough and that a mobile device lays against and is supported upon the front face, and the reveal retains the mobile device in the trough.

Abstract: Magnetically mountable tray device are presented including: a mounting plate having a front planar surface and a back planar surface; a number of mounting magnets positioned along the back planar surface; a base plate having a top planar surface and a bottom planar surface; a hinge mechanically coupled along a back edge of the base plate and along the front planar surface of the mounting plate; and a support element positioned along the bottom planar surface and mechanically coupled thereto, where the support element is positioned to contact the front surface of the mounting plate when the magnetically mountable tray device is in an open position. In some embodiments, magnetically mountable tray devices further include: a closure magnet positioned along the front planar surface; and a closure tab positioned along the top planar surface.

Abstract: The present invention relates to stationery and more specifically pertains to a foldable magazine rack. It includes a rack body and a bottom panel removably fastened with a bottom end of the rack body; the rack body is a plastic rack which is foldable and integrally formed by injection molding. The present magazine rack is convenient to use, susceptible to low production costs, and can be repeatedly used.

Abstract: Disclosed is a panel that includes: a board element formed from a rigid material and having at least one folding groove formed in a first surface thereof; and a surface laminate formed from a flexible material and coupled to a second surface of the board element opposite the first surface of the board element, where the folding groove comprises two triangular grooves, which are formed adjacent to and symmetrically to each other, and each of which is formed in a triangular shape with sides of substantially equal length, and the board element is folded at a particular angle at the folding groove such that the surface laminate is positioned outward and a chamfer is formed at a portion corresponding to the folding groove. This panel fabricated by a simple method using a smaller amount of material can still provide high structural stability and durability with improved user convenience and appearance.

Abstract: A binder management system having a cabinet with shelves for removable storage of searchable binders. Each binder has a body with front and rear covers and a spine. Inside the body is a binder mechanism for removably retaining sheet media. Each binder has externally extending upper and tower ohmic contact members which ohmically engage conductive members mounted on the shelf surfaces near the front. Each binder has a binder identification circuit coupled to an LED mounted on the binder spine in a location visible when the binder rests on a shelf. When a binder identification signal from a host computer is presented to the shelf conductive members it is transferred by the binder contact members to the binder identification circuit. If the signal matches, the LED is activated to aid the user in finding the binder. An LED and an optional audible indicator are mounted on the shelves to further aid the user in finding the sought binder.

Abstract: An organizational structure for supporting an object in at least a generally vertical manner includes a generally planar first support surface having a first end and an opposing second end. The first support surface extends in a first plane. A generally planar second support surface has a first end and an opposing second end. The second support surface extends in a second plane. The second plane extends generally perpendicularly to the first plane. A plurality of laterally spaced-apart strands extends parallel to one another. A first end of each strand is secured to the first support surface at a location spaced-apart from the first and second ends thereof. An opposing second end of each strand is secured to the second support surface at a location spaced-apart from the first and second ends thereof.

Abstract: A bookcase system is provided. The bookcase system includes at least adjacently arranged two bookcase units. Each of the bookcase units further includes a first RFID reader having an antenna and placed on a first lateral side of the bookcase unit. The bookcase unit further includes a separating structure placed between two of the adjacently arranged bookcase units. The separating structure may further include at least three metal plates forming a three-layer stacked structure, and a lateral side of each of the metal plates is larger than half of a wavelength of an operating frequency of the antenna. And books are placed along a direction parallel to the lateral side.

Abstract: An expandable bookcase having a fixed pilaster on one side and a removable pilaster on the side opposite thereto. The expandable bookcase is attachable to any number or combination of bookcase extension sections and corner sections.

Abstract: A one-piece support stand is provided for slantingly supporting an object on a work surface, and the support stand includes a central folding line for dividing the support stand into a left support panel and a right support panel interconnected with each other, and each of the support panels being substantially in a triangular shape and having a bottom edge and a bevel edge, and an inverted hook portion being formed at an intersection of the bottom edge and the bevel edge and bent towards the bevel edge, wherein the support stand is erected on the work surface by means of setting an included angle between the two bottom edges, and the two bevel edges and the two inverted hook portions being provided for supporting the object. The support stand features of a firm support, a foldable design, a convenient carry, a simple manufacturing procedure and a low manufacturing cost.

Abstract: A furniture component, particularly of the type of shelving, a bookcase or the like, comprising at least one upright member that is associable with a supporting base by way of coupling elements that extend along a longitudinal axis defined by the upright member.

Abstract: The invention broadly comprises a bookshelf system including a pair of stacking members fixedly attached to a mounting member. The shelf system also includes at least two ledges disposed on the lower surface of the mounting member, such that the at least two ledges are operatively arranged to hold a book cover. The at least two ledges can be disposed proximate a joint formed at the intersection of the mounting member and the stacking member. In some embodiments, a pair of ledges may be disposed on each side of each pair of stacking members. In some aspects, the joint is reinforced. A mounting hole or a mounting structure can be disposed on the mounting member to provide a mounting element with which to hang the shelf.

Abstract: A shelving system and components thereof is disclosed. Preferably, the shelving system is a reverse cantilever shelf mounting system, wherein one or more shelves are supported by and extend rearwardly from an inner face of upright vertical standards. The vertical standards are of two piece construction having a triangular cross-sectional shape and an inner face having vertically oriented slots along its length for mounting shelf brackets. Tensioned cross braces lock together welded side frames of the shelving system. A base facia or “kick plate” panel may be mounted to the base of the shelving system frame, and optional open-sided rod bookstops mate with punched out mounts that are integral with the shelf top surface to securely mount the bookstop to the shelf.

Abstract: A new method of creating a shelving system is disclosed which utilizes vertical supports in a flexible method of positioning horizontal supports. The method of installing the supports is a twisting “T” slot design which firmly locks the support in place in a manner that provides a high support strength. The supports may be installed in a variety of incremental positions rapidly, and is useful for permanent storage or for displays of items which involve rapid assembly and disassembly.

Abstract: Embodiments relate to food-product preparation kits and food-product preparation apparatuses. In one embodiment, a food-product preparation kit includes at least one support including a plurality of support slots, a food-product preparation apparatus, and at least one recipe card. The food-product preparation apparatus includes a base and walls attached to the base. The base and walls define receiving spaces for receiving food product. The food-product preparation apparatus includes at least one flange portion extending from the base. The at least one flange is configured to be received by at least one support slot and cooperate therewith so that the food-product preparation apparatus is supported in an upward fashion at a convenient viewing angle. The at least one recipe card is configured to be received by at least one of the support slots and cooperate therewith so that the at least one recipe card is oriented in an upward fashion.

Abstract: This application relates a multipurpose moveable toilet cabinet article of furniture that can be used for hiding toilets and beautifying the bathroom, and also can be used independently of the toilet for other furniture functions, such as a stool, chair, table, hamper, storage bin, or supplemental chest of drawers. In some embodiments, the toilet cabinet may be provided in kit or “ready to assemble” form to facilitate shipping.

Abstract: A magazine rack device includes a rack member having a back panel, two side panels and a front panel hinged together for forming a chamber among the panels and for receiving magazine or books or files, an anchor flap is hinged to one side panel and foldable to engage with the front panel and the back panel, a base flap is hinged to each of the back panel and the front panel and foldable relative to the panels to engage with the side panels, and a bottom board is hinged to the other side panel and foldable relative to the side panel for engaging with the other panels and for maintaining the panels in an opened working position. The bottom board is higher than the base flaps which are higher than the anchor flap.

Abstract: An interactive media storage system is disclosed. Specifically, the system can detect the insertion or removal of media items, such as books, and respond. The system may also track individual media items and/or the person or persons who remove and insert said media items for security and historical purposes. A version wherein the media storage system responds “in character” when characters are associated with the media items (e.g. for use with children's books) is also disclosed.

Abstract: A book or magazine shelving device (1), comprising a wall mountable bracket (2) having a comb-like book or magazine receiving member (5) with tapered teeth (6). The device holds books or magazines by gripping pages that are fed between the tapered teeth. The taper angle is in the range of 1.5 to 10.0 degrees.

Abstract: A bookshelf having a stacking surface fixedly attached to a mounting surface, where the stacking surface is roughly perpendicular to the mounting surface and the stacking surface has an upper surface and a lower surface. At least on ledge is disposed on the lower surface of the mounting surface and the ledge is operatively arranged to hold a book cover. The ledge can be disposed proximate a joint formed at the intersection of the mounting surface and the stacking surface. In some embodiments, the ledge is disposed proximate each side of the joint and the joint is reinforced. A mounting hole or a mounting structure can be disposed on the mounting surface to provide a mounting element with which to hang the bookshelf.

Abstract: A shelf having a stacking member fixedly attached to a mounting member, where the stacking member is substantially perpendicular to the mounting member and the stacking member has an upper surface and a lower surface. At least one ledge extends outwardly from the mounting member, essentially parallel to and beneath the lower surface of the stacking member, such that an article may be held in place securely between the ledge and the lower surface of the stacking member. The shelf is structured in such a way such that when books, towels, and the like are held and displayed on the shelf, the articles being held substantially conceal the shelf itself, hiding it from view.

Abstract: A system including pluralities of tubular lengths and T-connectors couplable with said lengths in a package for assemblage into an orthogonal frame of width, length and depth not in excess of 24 inches, 80 inches and 5½ inch, respectively, for securement to one of a planar wall and planar door surface.

Abstract: A freestanding splatter shield for use in kitchens and other food processing work areas including a central panel and first and second end panels pivotally attached to the respective opposite end portions of the central panel. The first and second end panels are selectively positionable at a plurality of different angular orientations relative to the central panel to accommodate different work areas and are foldable or collapsible into a compact storage position wherein the first and second end panels lie substantially parallel to the central panel in overlaying relationship thereto. In addition, the present splatter shield may include at least one extension member operatively associated with the central panel for selectively increasing and decreasing the overall length of the central panel.

Abstract: A foldable bookcase made up of two units comprising: (a) first and second units, each unit having a set of uniform sized shelves rigidly secured in spaced-apart parallel relation to and between a pair of opposed parallel, uniform-sized sideboards; (b) means for pivotally securing said first unit to said second unit to permit said first unit to be supported on said second unit with the side boards thereof aligned and also permits the back of said first unit to be folded against the back of said second unit with the side boards thereof aligned; and (c) wherein the relation of said first and second sets of shelves is such as to cause the positions of individual ones of said second set of shelves to be offset from the positions of individual ones of said first set of shelves when said first and second units are in a folded position.

Abstract: An apparatus for supporting a book or magazine for reading includes a bottom member and a top member. The top member is elevated at one end above the bottom member and is adapted to pivot about an axis from a first closed position for reading into a second open position for turning the pages. At least a portion of the top member is transparent to permit viewing of printed matter through the top member, which is adapted to press upon the book or magazine when it is disposed in the first position. A lip is attached to the bottom member and is used to further retain the book or magazine in position. A marking device is optionally detachably-attached to a top portion of the apparatus. A stand is described upon which the apparatus may be placed for hands-free use.

Abstract: According to the disclosed embodiments of the present invention, there is provided a storage device for supporting elements such as media packages, books and others, in an upright side-by-side configuration. The device includes a body having an inclined element support surface having a sufficient incline to cause at least one of the elements to be biased to fall under the force of gravity toward one direction and align itself against a vertical surface.

Abstract: An inexpensive, portable desktop bookcase is an open-sided carton suitable for holding a small number of books. The desktop bookcase allows the books to be portably stored together on the desktop, conveniently accessible, removable and replaceable. The bookcase carton is formed from folding a two-dimensional production blank, resulting in a storage unit which is suitable for its desktop purpose, as well as for transporting books from one location to another.

Abstract: A bookend that is formed from a single piece of sheet metal that is folded into a base, an upright, and a brace that has a free end. The single piece of sheet metal has a pair of edges and a fold line. The fold line and one edge form the base therebetween and the fold line and the other edge form the upright therebetween. The upright is maintained upright relative to the base by the brace. The base is divided into an outer base and an inner base. The inner base is cut out of the outer base and is coplanar therewith when folded outwardly therefrom. The upright is maintained vertical relative to the base when the brace is folded diagonally outwardly from the upright and the free end of the brace is affixed to the inner base.

Abstract: An inexpensive, portable desktop bookcase is an open-sided carton suitable for holding a small number of books. The desktop bookcase allows the books to be portably stored together on the desktop, conveniently accessible, removable and replaceable. The bookcase carton is formed from folding a two-dimensional production blank, resulting in a storage unit which is suitable for its desktop purpose, as well as for transporting books from one location to another.

Abstract: A combination rack includes two upright boards, two locating rods detachably connected between the upright boards, a plurality of stretcher rods detachably connected between the upright boards, and a flexible sheet member connected between the first locating rod and the second locating rod and extended over the stretcher rods and adapted to hold things between the upright boards.

Abstract: The invention relates to a modular column display system specially suitable for thin objects used to exhibit goods or pamphlets, and to adapter elements and angular adapters for merchandise boxes. The invention discloses a display system with multiple individual adjustment possibilities and whose modules are easy and economical to produce. To this end, the invention provides an adapter element (4) for a column display system (1) and angular adapters for merchandise boxes (7). The angular adapters for merchandise boxes (7) used in display systems comprise a stand segment (18) engaging in an adapter element (4) or in a supporting structure and a supporting segment (19) to fix a merchandise box, wherein the stand segment (18) has a rigidly configured hook-shaped retaining clamp (20) and at least one flexibly configured locking clamp (11).

Abstract: A rack includes a front and lower horizontal board, and a rear and upper vertical panel, and two or more plates coupled between the horizontal board and the vertical panel. The books, the documents or the files received in the rack may be engaged with the horizontal board to force and support the rack in the erect working position. Two or more racks may be stacked together to form a compact packing or packaging configuration for storing and transportation purposes. A stand is engaged with the rack for supporting the rack in the erect working position.

Abstract: A rack includes a front and lower horizontal board, and a rear and upper vertical panel, and two or more plates coupled between the horizontal board and the vertical panel. The books, the documents or the files received in the rack may be engaged with the horizontal board to force and support the rack in the erect working position. Two or more racks may be stacked together to form a compact packing or packaging configuration for storing and transportation purposes. A stand is engaged with the rack for supporting the rack in the erect working position.

Abstract: There is provided a knock-down bookshelf having a pair of trapezoidal base members each having front and rear slots which interlock with corresponding slots in front and rear vertical panels. When assembled, these members form a rigid base which supports a horizontal platform at a slight rearward slope so that books or similar articles placed on the horizontal platform are supported by the rear vertical panel without need for bookends or similar retaining devices. The bookshelf may be easily assembled and disassembled without need for tools.

Abstract: A bendable bookend having a first, non-operating position wherein the bendable bookend includes a substantially flat planar piece and a second, operating position wherein the bendable bookend includes a base and a support member extending upwardly from the base. In the non-operating position, the bendable bookend includes a base, a tongue extending from the base in a plane that is coplanar with a plane defined by the base, and a support member extending from the base in a plane that is coplanar with the plane defined by the base and in a direction toward the top end. In the operating position, the formed up bookend includes a base, a tongue, and an upstanding support member. The tongue extends from the base in a plane that is coplanar to a plane define by the base, and the support member extends upwardly from the base. Preferably, the bendable bookend includes a stiffening structure to help strengthen the formed up bookend.

Abstract: The instant invention provides a television channel selection station. The station includes a substantially rectangular planar member, an arrangement for attaching a program schedule guide having a column of television station call letter designation data indicia along the at least one page edge of it, opposite the folds of the guide, to the member, a channel designator on the station but separate from the member, but designed to slidably engage relative to the member in a left or right dimensional displacement, and/or up or down dimensional displacement, positioned to the right, of an attached program schedule guide; and, a scheme for attaching a remote control to the member.

Abstract: A combination book organizer and learning center which includes a body having a plurality of pockets of predetermined and varying shapes formed therein in which books having the same predetermined varied shapes are placed when not in use.

Abstract: An arrangement for displaying study aids together with textbooks, in which a horizontal supporting plate is mounted on vertical supporting plates or struts. A plurality of textbooks are stacked on the horizontal plate and are relevant to a specific field of knowledge to be learned by students. A plurality of study aids are located beneath the horizontal plate and within a volume defined by the horizontal plate as well as the vertical struts. The study aids are visible simultaneously with the textbooks to an onlooker when removing a textbook from the stack resting on the horizontal plate.

Abstract: A combination notebook/file folder includes a first side panel having upper and lower edges, a second side panel having upper and lower edges, channels in the upper edges of the first and second side panels. The combination also includes a binding edge which connects together the lower edges of the first and second side panels, a plurality of binding rings in the binding edge for holding a plurality of sheets of paper therein, and left and right hangers selectively retractably and extensively mounted in the channels at the upper edges of each of the first and second side panels. Each hanger includes a main body, a hook at an outer end of the main body and a post extending from each main body and engaged within a respective elongated slot for limiting sliding movement of the hangers in the channels. Each main body is elongated and includes a cut away portion at an inner end opposite the hook to form a reduced width portion.

Abstract: The invention provides a generally rectangular planar television channel selection station which comprises an arrangement of three parallel slits for fixing a program schedule guide thereto. These first, second and third slits are generally parallel to, and substantially adjacent to, a first side of the station. The first slit is substantially slightly longer in length than the folded side of a program guide schedule and is spaced the nearest of the three slits to the first side. The third slit is spaced the furthest from the first side. The spacing between the first second and third slits is sufficient to enable the program schedule guide to be fixed to the station when the last page of it is folded to substantially form a triangle having a base attached to the folded side of the program guide schedule and an apex opposite the base; and the triangle is threaded, the apex first, through the first slit; then through the third slit; and, finally through the second slit.

Abstract: A shelf restraint for holding books and other objects on a shelf in the event of an earthquake comprises a pair of identical bookends on the shelf, each with a deep central slot into which a rod is pivoted to form a gate spanning the space between the bookends. The gate is easily lifted for removal of a book and drops to a position near the center of the bookend for retaining the books.

Abstract: A cart for transporting case goods such as wine or beverage bottles is provided which is easy and convenient to use. Goods in open cases can be positioned on the cart at a bias along lateral shelves which allows an inventory control clerk to quickly scan the bar codes of the items without removal of the cases from the cart as they enter the store. The cart also includes a stabilizing mechanism to prevent movement as the cart is loaded or unloaded from a truck on a lift gate.

Abstract: A rotary book rack arrangement has a stand and a stable plate fixed to and extending upwardly from the stand. The stable plate has a circular groove on one side. A rotating plate is mounted for rotation to the stable plate. Multiple book racks are connected for rotation to the rotating plate. A lower pin is fixed to each book rack and extends into the circular groove for riding in said circular groove with rotation of said rotating plate. An upper pin mounts the racks to the plate and a line between the upper and lower pins for each book rack is always vertical. A motor rotates the rotating plate.

Abstract: A suspension bracket (10) holds a bound article (12, 86) in a suspension rail frame (14, 82). The suspension bracket has a structural arm (32) with an ear (24) on each end, adapted to hang from rails of the suspension rail frame, and a support arm (34), adapted to fit between pages of the bound article. The support arm and structural arm are attached at one end by a hinge (20) and at the other end by a latch (22) which removably attaches the support arm to the structural arm, to holds magazines, books and the like in the suspension rail frame.

Abstract: A furniture device to store telephone directory books and the like, providing easy user access. Books of various size and thickness are attached to brackets connected to a pivot rod. When in the book hanging down position, the printed spine information is visible through a window in the bracket. When pivoted up, the book comes to rest in an open position on top of the cart. Caster wheels of the cart permit transportation of the attached books from one office place of use to another.

Abstract: Apparatus for supporting binders includes a binder insert securable in a binder having a planar portion with a first edge proximate a spine of the binder. A second portion of the binder insert extends from the first portion beyond the cover of a binder and has a transverse portion. The transverse portion slides within a tubular member with an elongated slot. When the tubular member is attached to a horizontal support surface, inserting the transverse portion in the tubular member enables the binder to be supported by the insert with the binder spine lying in a vertical plane.

Abstract: A cart for transporting case goods such as wine or beverage bottles is provided which is easy and convenient to use. Goods in open cases can be positioned on the cart at a bias along lateral shelves which allows an inventory control clerk to quickly scan the bar codes of the items without removal of the cases from the cart as they enter the store. The cart also includes a stabilizing mechanism to prevent movement as the cart is loaded or unloaded from a truck on a lift gate.