Abstract: A bicycle holding device for holding a bicycle that has a perforation at the bottom end of each of the left and right fork blades of the front fork thereof is disclosed to include a bicycle holder frame settable on the ground or wall, and a front fork support rod located in the bicycle holder frame and passing through the perforations of the left and right fork blades of the front fork. Thereby, the bicycle holding device of the present invention can allow the user to easily complete bicycle parking, and can provide good stability after the completion of the parking.

Abstract: A fiber optic telecommunications device includes a frame and a fiber optic module. The fiber optic module includes a main housing portion defining fiber optic connection locations for connecting cables to be routed through the frame and a cable management portion for guiding cables between the main housing portion and the frame. The main housing portion of the fiber optic module is slidably mounted to the frame, the main housing portion slidable between a retracted position and an extended position in a sliding direction. The cable management portion of the fiber optic module includes a radius limiter slidably coupled to both the main housing portion and the frame, wherein movement of the main housing portion with respect to the frame slidably moves the radius limiter with respect to the main housing portion along the sliding direction.

Abstract: A position measurement reference sheet for image position measurement on a recording medium includes a body having a front face to face an image reading face of a reading device, a recording medium detection window in the body to measure a position of an end of the recording medium, and an image detection window in the body to measure a position of an image on the recording medium. The position measurement reference sheet is interposed between the image reading face and the recording medium.

Abstract: A refrigerator cabinet including a plurality of U-shaped shelves is provided. Each of the plurality of U-shaped shelves includes left, right and back portions located in a horizontal fashion with one shelf above another. A mounting structure is provided for supporting the U-shaped shelves; and a removable shelf is located within one or more of the U-shaped shelves. In addition, a tuck shelf is mounted in at least one of the plurality of U-shaped shelves, the tuck shelf being disposed either against at least a back portion of the at least one U-shaped shelf or between the removable shelf and a portion of the at least one U-shaped shelf that is closest to a user of the refrigerator.

Abstract: An image measurement sheet for measuring an image formed on a recording medium includes a sheet having a plurality of medium scan windows used for detecting the recording medium, a plurality of image scan windows used for detecting the image formed on the recording medium, and an information scan window used for detecting imaging condition information recorded on the recording medium with the image, the plurality of medium scan windows to be corresponded to a portion of sides and a corner of the recording medium, the plurality of image scan windows to be corresponded to a portion of the image formed on the recording medium, and the information scan window to be corresponded to the imaging condition information recorded on the recording medium.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an optical fiber organizer (1) comprising at least one fiber storage means (4, 10, 19), a first support (3) for supporting the storage means, whereby the storage means (4, 10, 19) are rotatable connected to the first support (3), a second support (2) with at least one cable termination retention means for securing an incoming or outgoing cable having at least one optical fiber, characterized by the first support (3) being rotatably connected to the second support (2).

Abstract: A U-shaped adjustable shelving system comprised of a plurality of interconnecting shelf sections including a back shelf section, a right side shelf section and a left side shelf section. The right and left side shelf sections are coupled to the back shelf section with a sliding dovetail arrangement so as to allow adjustment of the right and left side shelf sections relative to the back shelf section in order to change the width of the adjustable shelving system. The back shelf section is adjustable in length to substantially match the width of the space in which the shelving system is to be installed. The adjustable shelving system includes support risers for self-supporting the shelving system above a surface. The adjustable shelf can be easily installed into a variety of cabinets, and allows access to small containers, such as those for herbs and spices.

Abstract: A refrigerator cabinet including a plurality of U-shaped shelves is provided. Each of the plurality of U-shaped shelves includes left, right and back portions located in a horizontal fashion with one shelf above another. A mounting structure is provided for supporting the U-shaped shelves; and a removable shelf is located within one or more of the U-shaped shelves. In addition, a tuck shelf is mounted in at least one of the plurality of U-shaped shelves, the tuck shelf being disposed either against at least a back portion of the at least one U-shaped shelf or between the removable shelf and a portion of the at least one U-shaped shelf that is closest to a user of the refrigerator.

Abstract: A tray unit includes a first tray, a second tray, and a cover. The first tray includes a first holding surface for holding thereon a first sheet. The second tray includes a second holding surface for holding thereon a second sheet and is configured to slide above and along the first holding surface from a second position to a first position in a first sliding direction and from the first position to the second position in a second sliding direction opposite to the first sliding direction. The cover is configured to cover from above at least a part of the second tray when the second tray is in the second position.

Abstract: An anti-sweep apparatus for engagement with a wire which holds articles is disclosed. The anti-sweep apparatus includes a first portion, a second portion disposed proximate to the first portion and a camming surface disposed on the first portion. The camming surface is engagable by a portion of a lead article on the wire to cam the anti-sweep apparatus between an enabling orientation and a blocking orientation. In the enabling orientation, the lead article is removable from the wire. In the blocking orientation, a second article is prevented from being removed from the wire. The first portion and the second portion are lockable with each other and are sized to at least partially encapsulate a portion of the wire therebetween. When the lead article is moved proximally, the lead article engages the camming surface and causes the anti-sweep apparatus to move between its enabling orientation and its blocking orientation.

Abstract: The invention relates to a sheet-retaining system for securing sheets on a sheet carrier, in particular for securing paper sheets in a cover, having a retaining and connecting device for securing at least one sheet at the sheet edge and for connecting the at least one sheet to the sheet carrier indirectly via the retaining and connecting device. According to the invention, the retaining and connecting device has a retaining bar which is connected to the at least one sheet, may possibly be subdivided into separate sections and extends along the sheet edge which is directed towards the sheet carrier.

Abstract: A rug display system includes a base having a plurality of upwardly extending posts and a frame comprising a front, top and rear section. At least a portion of the frame is configured to be rotatably mounted on a post of the base. The rug display system can further include a front support member attached to the frame adjacent to the front section and configured to movably support the frame on a display surface in use. A rug clip for use in a rug display system includes a channel-shaped bracket including a top leg, a bottom leg, and a connecting member. The connecting member biases the top leg toward the bottom leg. Packaging systems are disclosed for shipping the rug display system of the invention either partially assembled or disassembled.

Abstract: A rug display system includes a base having a plurality of upwardly extending posts and a frame comprising a front, top and rear section. At least a portion of the frame is configured to be rotatably mounted on a post of the base. The rug display system can further include a front support member attached to the frame adjacent to the front section and configured to movably support the frame on a display surface in use. A rug clip for use in a rug display system includes a channel-shaped bracket including a top leg, a bottom leg, and a connecting member. The connecting member biases the top leg toward the bottom leg. Packaging systems are disclosed for shipping the rug display system of the invention either partially assembled or disassembled.

Abstract: A work environment provides a work area and a workstation. An information display system includes a track system adapted to attach to a mounting structure and display panels coupled to the track system for movement with respect to the mounting structure. The display panels may pivot and translate to selectively display information. The display panels may extend from the track system at a vertical elevation to provide clearance for a seated worker. Containers may be coupled to the track system for movement with respect to the mounting structure, with each of the containers adapted to include at least one display panel. The display panel may present information, which can selectively be presented for display by movement of the containers. The display panels may include a display board. A docking area may be positioned along the track system and configured to partially conceal the display panels.

Abstract: A display device including a plurality of display panels, at least one of the panels having a dimension differing in at least one aspect from a corresponding dimension of another panel. The invention also includes sets of display panels for use with such a display device, and related display methods.

Abstract: Display panel systems make it possible to access a wide range of information. Such systems have a stand and a support for swivel panels upon which information carriers can be placed. The stand is modular and has two side parts which can be combined with a variable number of intermediate parts, each of which has a support for swivel panels.

Abstract: A product display system and method for displaying product samples between opposed brackets. The system preferably comprises pairs of hinge members securing opposed edges of rigid product samples or display panels. The rigid product samples maintain the hinge members in opposed hinged engagement with the brackets.

Abstract: In a device for the pivotable mounting of information carriers (2) provided with pivot pins, provision is to be made for the respectively outer information carriers (2) to assume a certain end position, i.e., in particular, they do not swing rearward. In order to achieve this aim with simple means, it is proposed to provide at least one of two retaining webs (5, 6) with end stops formed by punched tongues (24, 25), which retaining webs (5, 6) are provided with holes (18) for accommodating the pivot pins of a multiplicity of information carriers (2), are designed as sheet-metal punched parts and are connected to one another via a back part (4).

Abstract: A display rack for ceramic tiles having two framed sides, a back, and an open front. It has the following additional elements: left and right frames having tops, bottoms, backs, and fronts. Further, it has a top beam, having a front, a back, a top, and a bottom, connecting the back of the tops of the left and right frames. Also, there is a bottom beam, having a front, a back, a top, and a base, connecting the back of the bottoms of the left and right frames at a point slightly ahead of the position of the top beam. Also, there is a plurality of equidistantly, spaced apart angled pins located in the bottom of the top beam and in the top of the bottom beam, arranged in the form of approximately equal arcs that has their apex at the center of the top and bottom beams. A further element of the display rack is a plurality of wings removably mounted within the display rack. These wings have vertical holes in the tops and bottoms of their backs that mate with the pins.

Abstract: Display panel systems make it possible to access a wide range of information. Such systems have a stand and a support for swivel panels upon which information carriers can be placed. The present invention provides display panel systems by which information-carrying capacity of the system can be adjusted, as required. The stand is modular and has two side parts which can be combined with a variable number of intermediate parts, each of which having a support for swivel panels.

Abstract: A stationery organizer includes a rotary table supported on a base, the rotary table having an upright post, a plurality of stepped bushings respectively mounted on the upright post of the rotary table and longitudinally connected in a line, a screw cap fastened to the upright post to secure the stepped bushings to the upright post, and a plurality of springy plastic retainer flap elements detachably radially fastened to the stepped bushings around the upright post and closely attached to one another for holding stationery items in sector-like receiving space in each plastic retainer flap element or in between each two adjacent plastic retainer flap elements.

Abstract: A display system having a first card having oppositely facing first and second surfaces, at least one display object on the first surface, and a spacer assembly with a first spacer element that is attached to the first card and projects from the first surface.

Abstract: A storage device is provided for use with a shelf having an accessible edge. A frame is formed from a single piece of rod stock that is shaped to define first and second U-shaped members that can slidably engage the accessible edge of the shelf. The first and second U-shaped members are coupled to one another in a spaced-apart opposing fashion by a portion of the frame that is spaced a distance from the first and second U-shaped members. In this way, when the first and second U-shaped members engage the accessible edge of the shelf, the portion of the frame is positioned away from the accessible edge of the shelf to extend along and under the shelf. A plate is hingedly coupled to the portion of the frame that couples the first and second U-shaped members to one another. The plate extends from this portion of the frame to approximately the accessible edge of the shelf.

Abstract: An adaptable retail merchandise product display system is particularly suited for display and storage of printed media in planar or roll form. The system includes display cassettes supported in tiers in a cabinet or rack; adjustable roll trays which accommodate rolled merchandise in various roll widths and also supported in tiers in a cabinet or rack; a fin to support merchandise displays and with integral storage compartments; and display spinners having a central vertical axis and radially extended attachment points between which display media extends in a concave form to maximize displayed surface area. The various aspects of the adaptable display can be combined in different arrangements according to the type of merchandise and the retail environment.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a document display stand with pockets used to store documents. A connecting device is used to mount each of the pockets on a holder. The connecting device has a guiding device with a beak to prevent the pockets from being mounted to the holder in an upside-down manner. The display stand is modular, flexible and multipurpose, and can accommodate a variety of pocket formats.

Abstract: A display system including a frame defining a storage area for samples of an article to be displayed, a first structure for holding an article in a display position, and an element cooperating between the first structure and frame for allowing selective repositioning of the first structure relative to the frame between (A) a first position wherein (a) at least one of the first structure and an article in the display position on the first structure substantially blocks the storage area from view from a front display viewing vantage point and (b) an article in the display position on the first structure is viewable from the front display viewing vantage point and (B) a second position wherein the storage area is at least partially exposed so that samples in the storage area are accessible from the front of the display system. The storage area includes a plurality of vertically spaced shelves each defining a storage receptacle for articles.

Abstract: Disclosed is the apparatus and method for hanging and storing documents. The invention utilizes a substantially planar base, a hanging brace, a substantially planar hub longitudinally extending from the base and an arm having a first end adapted to slidably accept the inner circumferential edge of the hub. A document pocket is adapted to accept the arm such that the document pocket is suspended by the arm. The document pocket is sufficiently translucent to allow viewing of a document when positioned in the document pocket.

Abstract: A sample display rack is designed for displaying samples of flat materials like carpet. The sample display rack has a stand with an upper and a lower horizontal cross member connected to vertical support rods with each rod rotating about its vertical axis. A swing arm is connected to each rod and has a horizontal portion connected to the upper portion of the rod and a bracing portion angling down to the lower portion of the rod. A mounting assembly is used to connect the display sample to the swing arms. The mounting assembly has a mounting sleeve with an upper wall and two perpendicular side walls that fit around the cross section of the swing arm. The free end of each side wall has an abutting lip extending inward for preventing excessive flexing of the mounting sleeve. A display clamp extends outward from each mounting sleeve side wall. Each display clamp has an upper wall joined to the mounting sleeve and a side wall depending downward from the upper wall.

Abstract: A hanger device comprises a plurality of clip assemblies slidable along a support such as a rope or the like. Each assembly comprises a plurality of clamps rotatable about the central axis of the rope by means of a collar rotatably mounted to a base, the base receiving a portion of the rope in longitudinal extension therethrough. Each clamp is further rotatably mounted about a shaft extending from the collar and through a hub associated with the clamp. Each clamp is further pivotal about a pivot pin extending through first and second arms extending from the hub. The plurality of clamp positions, relative to the rope, allows for various articles, such as ball caps, towels, etc. to be displayed in various positions along and about the support.

Abstract: An improved display rack for the commercial display of tableware comprising a back panel, having two side panels attached thereto, a plurality of full shelves in parallel relationship to one another, each abutting the back panel and side panels, at least one rotatably hinged front panel corresponding to each full shelf, each front panel positioned so that a bottom edge is aligned with a corresponding full shelf, a display pad detachably affixed to at least one front panel, at least one hinge rotatably affixing each front panel to the rack, and at least one retainer for retaining tableware on the front of the display pad for display thereof.

Abstract: A rug rack includes a pair of similar frame structures supported in substantially parallel, spaced relation by an intermediate frame structure extending diagonally between and secured to both of said frame structures. The rug rack is free-standing, and does not need to be secured to any other supporting structure. A plurality of rug supporting members are pivotally secured to said intermediate frame structure for holding respective rugs in depending position, each being freely pivotable into a viewing position. The pair of frame structures further includes outboard supports for holding a plurality of rolled rugs in axially upright position. A canopy surrounds the upper portion of the rug rack, and has lights mounted interiorly thereof to illuminate rugs supported by said rug rack.

Abstract: A merchandise display assembly comprising a frame of posts and struts defining recesses for groups of mens' shirts, by sizes, each recess having a pair of display racks on an extendable slide. The display racks have hinged wickets comprising elongated, channel-shaped trays, with downturned end tabs pivoted to the sidewalls of bases of the racks, and upright supports formed by rods at each end bent to form front and rear legs for supporting the shirts. The front leg has a forward closed-loop bend at its upper end and the rear leg has a laterally offset V-shaped return for rear support, and an integral bend between the legs is clamped against the open end tab of the tray by a rivot which also forms the pivot. An individual rack also shown is for countertop use.

Abstract: A portable hand held photo copy reproduction holding device for use with black/white or color photography or photo reproduction and which has transparent copy window panel which is attached to a layout board structure. Layout board structure has non-photogenic natured alignment grid allowing freehand alignment of subject matter and non-photo reproduction of layout board alignment grid. The layout board structure also has a transparent copy window panel adjoined to layout board structure at a pivot point that allows opening and closing in a book like or tablet like manner. Layout board structure and copy window panel work synergistically to create a static electrical energy field that holds subject matter in position without the need for any glues, tapes or other adhesive materials. Allows user to rapidly and easily arrange and rearrange subject matter. Protects reproduction equipment from paper clips staples, and other holding devices.

Abstract: A drapery fabric sample, or like fabric sample, is displayed in an effective yet simple manner. A drapery fabric sample having unpleated top, bottom, and sides edges is mounted in association with a cantilever arm. The arm is preferably a rectangular configuration plastic arm having a hinge pin at least one end, and a tab surface and side surfaces for receiving the top edge of a drape sample. The arm also preferably includes first and second sections which are mounted for pivotal movement with respect to each other by a vertical hinge. The drape sample, after engaging the tab and side surfaces is wrapped around the arm at least once, and the arm is mounted by a channel which receives the pivot pin(s) so that it extends generally horizontally.

Abstract: Variable display presentation of carpet samples with variable juxtaposition is accomplished by a presentation display storage system which is economical, light in weight, easily assembled without tools, easily movable and subject to easy rearrangement of the samples. The system is made up of a wheeled starbase which supports a vertical spindle upon which presentation platforms are mounted. A slide-and-spin-resistant support slider is positioned at a baseline position axially on the spindle. A bottom presentation platform, made up of a relatively fragile lightweight presentation platform shelf and a hold-down slider, cantilever the presentation platform by compressing the shelf between itself and the support slider. The top surface of the hold-down slider forms a support surface for the presentation platform shelf of the overlying presentation platform, in sequence.

Abstract: An apparatus for installing table skirts to the perimeter of a banquet table having a fastener with an adhesive pile material substantially similar to an adhesive pile material on a top underside of the table skirt. The table skirt is wound in an upward direction on a hanging device having strips of adhesive pile material substantially similar to both the adhesive pile material of the fastener and of the table skirt. Once the table skirt is hung on the hanging device, the device is placed on a swivel hook attached to a rod mounted on a moveable rack in a manner so that the hook turns as the table skirt is unwound from the hanging device and the adhesive pile material of the table skirt and fasteners are pressed together as an installer moves around the perimeter of the table. To disassemble the table skirt from the table, the procedure is reversed by choosing a free end of the table skirt and pulling it apart from the adhesive material of the fastener and attaching it to the hanging device.

Abstract: A display fixture for displaying articles (e.g. carpeting, linoleum, tile or wall covering samples or the like) comprising a base frame having a series of generally side-by-side swingable page members thereon for supporting the articles to be displayed, with each page member being pivotally mounted for swinging movement on the base frame in a generally horizontal plane and with respect to generally vertically spaced pivots on the base frame. The lower one of each pair of pivots, and its associated page member, has a gravity actuated self return means for causing the page member to automatically move into a predetermined reposed position with respect to the base frame and the adjacent page members of the series.

Abstract: A support structure is disclosed for vertical filing systems to suspend binders horizontally by supporting one end of the binder on an end support fixedly located on the support structure while supporting the binder from another position on the binder remote from the first end by an elongate suspension means coupled at one end to the support structure and extending therefrom to the binder. The support structure provides for easier manual engagement of binders to the support structure and easier disengagement therefrom as compared to prior art support structures.

Abstract: An X-ray film cassette holder for use in X-raying injuries to large animals in the field, especially race horses, and especially adapted to knee and ankle X-ray procedures.

Abstract: A filing unit for storage and retrieval of magnetic recording disks is disclosed. The unit includes a plurality of pockets or storage panels which can be removably stored in a modular holder and the holder itself can be combined with various other filing components, such as a storage binder having front and rear covers or a desk-top filing stand. In the preferred embodiment, the pocket is carried by a file bar affixed along one edge thereof. The holder includes a plurality of parallel channels each adapted to pivotally receive the file bar of a storage panel. Each channel includes retaining lugs which straddle the channel and are flexible to permit snap-insertion and removal of the bar from the holder.

Abstract: A phonograph record rack having a framework with upstanding pins for carrying on said pins elongate hinge clamps. The hinge clamps are of one piece extrusion reinforced plastic material being formed of two integral sections, an opening at its spine for mesh engagement with its associated pin and tensioned lips for holding a record album jacket. The hinge clamps are of substantially the same height as the jackets they carry and are adapted to secure in position an arcuate portion of the record itself. It is evident that each of the jackets is disposed in an upright position and can be readily swivelled for identification purposes.

Abstract: A device for organizing optical fibers and the like at splice or slack points is provided. The device comprises a plurality of stacked tray-like supports having partially turned-up edges, with each separately hinged at one side thereof to a carrier. Each tray-like support is adapted to retain a looped fiber portion without damage by having a width at least equal to twice the minimum bending radius specified for that fiber.

Abstract: A carpet display assembly including a number of carpet sample clamps for receiving an edge of carpet samples, and a pair of supports disposed at an angle of greater than 90.degree. with respect to each other. The support members mount the clamps so that carpet samples received by the clamps may lay flat in a substantially horizontal plane in a first position thereof, and may be pivoted more than 90.degree. from the first position and disposed in a second, flipped-over, supported position. In this way, each sample will be displayed in a substantially horizontal position--for proper viewing--and each sample is fully visible when the overlapping sample is flipped-over, the flipped-over samples do not require holding in their flipped-over position, but rather are naturally supported in that position.

Abstract: A display rack for bolts of fabric and the like includes a plurality of freely rotatable display arms mounted on an elongated support member. In a prefered embodiment of the invention, two tiers of display arms are disposed.

Abstract: An apparatus for displaying goods in suspended form includes a fixed carrier support having horizontally and vertically spaced bores, a bearing pin rotatably disposed in each bore and a U-shaped rail bracket extending from said pins with spacer brackets of varying length removably inserted between the legs of said rail bracket.

Abstract: A carpet sample display apparatus including a plurality of hanger members for holding a plurality of carpet samples extending downwardly to facilitate display thereof, the hanger members including a plurality of slotted channels adapted to receive carpet samples extending downwardly, the slotted channels including protruding tab flanges along the channel slots to fixedly secure the carpet sample into place within the slot of the channel, the hanger member further including a mounting sleeve along the upper side thereof, the entire hanger member being formed as a single extrusion of flexible material to facilitate gripping of the carpet samples, the mounting sleeve including a longitudinally extending sleeve slot therein such that when a mounting rod or hanger arm is placed within the sleeve the slot will expand to allow the sleeve to fixedly grip the supporting rod, the display apparatus including a plurality of such hanger arms extending from a support assembly which is maintained in fixed relationship with