Abstract: A plant stand includes a first support having a first tier, a second tier and a third tier and a second support having a first tier that corresponds with the first tier of the first support, a second tier that corresponds with the second tier of the first support and a third tier that corresponds with the third tier of the first support. The third tier of the second support has a height that is substantially equal to a height of the third tier of the first support. The plant stand also includes a plurality of shelves. The height of the third tiers substantially corresponds to a length of each shelf. In addition, the first support, the second support and the plurality of shelves are configured into one of a flat pack state having a flat pack height and an assembled state having an assembled height.

Abstract: A rack includes a supporting open frame, a flat baffle bonded to the supporting open frame, and a flat holder sheet member attached to the supporting open frame over the flat baffle for holding cap-shaped items vertically in a line. The flat holder sheet member has an upper opening, a lower opening, and an elongated slot connected between the upper opening and the lower opening and kept in proximity to the flat baffle.

Abstract: A holder rack includes a supporting open frame, a rod baffle bonded to the supporting open frame in vertical, and a flat holder sheet member attached to the supporting open frame over the rod baffle for holding cap-shaped items vertically in a line. The flat holder sheet member has an upper opening, a lower opening, and an elongated slot connected between the upper opening and the lower opening and kept in proximity to the rod baffle.

Abstract: Modular storage systems employing discrete one-piece stud-like fasteners for readily mounting one or more storage bins onto at least two spaced apart support rails. The stud-like fasteners are inserted through a storage bin's hanging slots from its rear side into the storage bin cavity in an opposite manner to hitherto employed fastening screws. Kit for assembling a rectangular rigid support structure including an upper spacer and a base spacer for spacing apart a pair of vertical support rails. The spacers include spacer ends with integrally formed inter-engagement arrangements for mechanical inter-engagement with support rails. The inter-engagement arrangements include one or more integrally formed projections intended for insertion into the support rails. The spacers are preferably rigidly assembled from a left spacer member and a right spacer member by a screw, a snap-fit, and the like.

Abstract: A storage system for a pharmacy that has a frame containing a rack-like structure with a plurality of storage carriers detachably suspended therefrom. The carriers are sized to receive filled prescription orders and the like and include individual identifiers that facilitate locating the carriers at a specific location on the rack-like structure. Preferably, the storage system includes a tracking system that detects, monitors, and displays to a worker the location of the storage carrier containing a particular customer's prescription order, thereby providing easy retrieval of the customer's prescription order.

Abstract: A convertible media and document storage system uses elements of common pallet rack framing and is convertible between open slot and container storage. The container storage includes pilasters hanging from horizontal beam elements of the framing, and vertically spaced apart pairs of adjustable wireform racks engage the pilasters and provide horizontal ledges for supporting containers of various sizes. The use of hanging pilasters minimizes strength and material requirements. The open slot storage includes tall vertical drawers riding on overhead rails attachable to the same horizontal beam elements and individually horizontally drawn for access to the stored material such as data tape and disk media. The storage system optimizes utilization of space and allows large facilities to reconfigure storage between open slot and container storage when demands change.

Abstract: The breast-cancer recovery system comprises a breast cancer recovery garment, an organizational subsystem and a needs kit. The breast cancer recovery garment comprises a body portion defining an opening, positioned, configured and dimensioned to allow the performance of a breast cancer treatment procedure and a closure device suitable for closing the opening when a procedure is not being performed. The body portion of the garment defines the elongated pocket proximate the bottom edge, extending along the bottom edge and defines slits in at least one of the sleeves. The body portion of the recovery garment comprises of a warm material and/or of decorative pattern. The organizational subsystem comprises a frame configured to support a plurality of color-coded files, and marked with identification tabs which relate to breast cancer patient needs, and customized medical information.

Abstract: A multiple cup or multiple can beverage holder formed of an upper surface having a plurality of depending receptacles having circular side walls and a flat bottom wall, or inverted conical side walls and a flat bottom wall or a concentrically stepped side wall and flat bottom wall, each receptacle dimensioned for the receipt of a beverage cup or beverage can, and including at least one receptacle for receipt of incidental objects, the multiple cup and multiple can holder supported on at least one vertical rod secured to the underside of the upper surface of the holder, the lower end of the rod engageable in the earth for supporting the holder and its contents at a convenient height above the ground for a user either standing or sitting.

Abstract: Storage racks for coolers. Embodiments provide storage racks for coolers each of which includes a spacer and pairs of supports, standoff portions, and arms. The standoff portions couple with the supports while the arms couple with the standoff portions and are oriented along the first direction. The spacers couple with the arms; are oriented along a direction perpendicular to the first direction; and space the arms apart by the width of the coolers (or less). Some racks are continuous, curvilinear, and are made from rods or heavy gauge wire. The spacers can define straight or additional standoff portions. Further, the arms and spacers of some racks define a plane and the supports define another plane. These planes can intersect each other although they can be parallel.

Abstract: A cart according includes a frame for supporting a container. A pedal is connected to the frame. An arm for opening a lid of the container is supported by the frame. Linkage connects the arm to the pedal, so that when the pedal is depressed, the arm lifts open the lid of the container. Existing container designs can be used with the cart. The pedal and arm can be used to lift open the lid of the existing container. The existing containers can easily be removed and replaced on the cart.

Abstract: An apparatus including one or more beverage container receptacles for holding a beverage container in the upright position in multiple convenient and possibly unstable locations is described. Slender legs separate the beverage container receptacles from direct contact with the mounting or bearing surfaces and serve to damp spilling forces transmitted from these surfaces when the apparatus is placed in various horizontal or vertical orientations such as vertically between couch cushions; or horizontally between a bed mattress and box spring; or on a picnic blanket. Multiple stemmed and non-stemmed beverage container types such as wine glasses, coffee cups, large soda cups are simultaneously held. Additional storage space for personal effects such as digital electronic devices, remote controls or reading glasses is included One embodiment of the invention includes speakers, amplifying electronics and batteries for playing digital music from a users digital electronic device.

Abstract: A portable cushion tray includes a cushion coupled to a tray. The tray has a first maximum perimeter. The cushion has a second maximum perimeter. The first maximum perimeter is one of the same as the second maximum perimeter and disposed inside of the second maximum perimeter. The portable cushion tray is used as a furniture accessory and selectively provides each of a pillow and a working surface for use with furniture.

Abstract: A ceiling support system includes a bracket mechanism that can be attached to ceiling joists. An upwardly extending flange arrangement provides support for a ceiling fixture while allowing adjustment of its position before being secured to the support system. The flange arrangement may be flexible and secured to the ceiling structure via resilient hangers.

Abstract: A cupholder has a substantially tubular shell configured to be mounted with a longitudinal axis oriented substantially vertically. A floor received in the shell is vertically movable along the longitudinal axis for defining a variable depth cup well. A ring coaxially atop the shell has a plurality of vertical guide extensions disposed around a periphery of the shell. The ring is vertically movable. A linkage is provided between the floor and the guide extensions providing reciprocal motion of the floor and the ring wherein pushing down the floor raises the ring and wherein pushing down the ring raises the floor.

Abstract: An array of storage receivers such as bins of various sizes supported by a transportable stand to which the bins may be removably attached. The stand may have a handle for carrying, and wheels for movably supporting the stand and the array of storage bins.

Abstract: A canister for removable attachment to a dispenser is formed as a hollow shell defining a cavity into which wet or dry paper can be fitted and removed from the canister through a dispensing opening therein. The shell is formed with a part-cylindrical shape and has a outwardly projecting rim at its bottom for detachable mounting on the dispenser.

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments relate generally to a system for displaying plants. The system includes a tray and at least one grow pot with a protruding wick. Grow pots are easily and securely placed at an angle in the tray for display of foliage. The grow pots are easily rearranged and replaced without plant removal from the grow pot. Trays may be stacked together to provide a foliage area. Plants are easily watered by filling a tray to create a reservoir that conserves water. Individual grow pots need not be watered since the wicks take in water to the plant. Messy drainage of plants is avoided by the tray's ability to self-contain the water. Trays may be filled manually or with an automatic watering system. Slots or holes in the tray prevent over watering. Trays may be wall mounted or stacked in carriers. Carriers may have wheels for mobility, and a wheel cover for added appearance.

Abstract: A spice rack is adapted to hold a plurality of spice containers. The rack includes opposing back-to-back rows of compartments, with each compartment having resilient sidewalls for holding at least one spice container. The back-to-back pairs of compartments are integrally formed, with laterally adjacent pairs of compartments having mating edges which couple together. Any number of compartments can be added so that the rack has any desired linear length.

Abstract: A rack for comestible fluids with conduit portals in front and rear rails for passage and support of the conduits passing from the fluid container to the pump.

Abstract: A container organizer comprises a base element and a perimeter wall which extends from the base element. The base element and the perimeter wall define an enclosure for the insertion of a plurality of containers. An intermediate wall divides the enclosure into first and second channels. The intermediate wall extends from the base element and is spaced from the perimeter wall at at least one end. The said space is dimensioned to allow the said container to pass between the first and second channels. A plurality of inventory indicators are included, whereby as containers are moved along at least the first channel the inventory indicators indicate a number of replacement containers that can be inserted. Preferably, the base element includes an embankment portion at a space between the end of the intermediate wall and the perimeter wall.

Abstract: A display tray stores and dispenses a plurality of articles. The display tray includes an upper region and a lower region. The upper region of the display tray contains a greater number of articles than the lower region. The display tray may be used upon an angled shelf to optimize the number of articles presented.

Abstract: A unique beverage holder is adapted to be mounted on a vertical wall surface, and includes a cantilevered beverage holder platform and an advertising display, preferably including a slot or other arrangement for receiving an advertising media and an outwardly facing window for viewing the advertisement. The device is preferably installed in bathrooms, and the like, such as above urinals to provide bathroom users with a place to set their beverage, and at the same time attracting attention to the advertisement while the user is captive. In one embodiment, the beverage holder is adapted to be reversibly mounted on a wall bracket such that the shelf unit may alternately be at the top or bottom of the device. The reversible beverage holder is preferably secured to the wall bracket by release tabs.

Abstract: A bracket (3) is installed in an engine room (12) of a vehicle (1) for supporting accessories (2). The bracket (3) includes: an upper anchoring portion (3a) and a lower anchoring portion (3b) each for anchoring the bracket (3) to the vehicle body (11); and a first supporting portion (3c) and a second supporting portion (3d) for securing the accessories (2) thereto, respectively. The lower anchoring portion (3b) is located below the upper anchoring portion (3a). The first supporting portion (3c) extends vertically between the upper anchoring portion (3a) and the lower anchoring portion (3b). The second supporting portion (3d) extends from the upper anchoring portion (3a) and is horizontally opposed to the first supporting portion (3c). The upper anchoring portion (3a), the lower anchoring portion (3b), the first supporting portion (3c), and the second supporting portion (3d) form an integrated body.

Abstract: An equipment rack assembly having a member; a first securing assembly, where the first securing assembly is operationally connected to the member; a second securing assembly, where the second securing assembly is operationally connected to the member; and an equipment pulling assembly having a first part and a second part, where the first part of equipment pulling assembly is operationally connected to the first securing assembly and the second part of equipment pulling assembly is operationally connected to the second securing assembly; and where the equipment pulling assembly includes a movable cable and a hanger that is operationally connected to the cable, where equipment is attached to the hanger so that the equipment can be moved between the first part and the second part of equipment pulling assembly while being hanged on the equipment rack assembly.

Abstract: The glassware rack for dishwashing machines includes an outer frame adapted to be slidably mounted inside a dishwasher. A plurality of wire-frame, glassware mounting bars are disposed between two sides of the outer frame. Each glassware mounting bar includes spaced loops for mounting the stems of the glassware. A mesh cover is pivotally attached to each glassware mounting bar and locks onto the bar by a latching mechanism. The cover overlies the bases of the mounted glassware and prevents the same from undesirable movement during subsequent washing and cleaning cycles of the dishwasher. Alternatively, the bars may be configured to hold the glassware at an angle.

Abstract: The present invention improves upon storage racks with a design that accepts and organizes a plurality of bottles, cans, and other objects of varying size. The device comprises a four-sided frame having a plurality of apertures forming container members spaced thereon and adapted to hold objects of varying size. The interior frame includes a plurality of container support brackets that provide support to both the frame, and a plurality of objects stored therein. The device further comprises a plurality of apertures spaced about the front face, which creates a pegboard surface that can accept a variety of attachments for hanging objects therefrom. The present invention can further be mounted to a vertical support wall, thereby preventing the device from taking up floor our countertop space, which can then be utilized for other purposes.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for protecting the surfaces and labels of beverage containers are disclosed. The invention includes a beverage tray having a floor and walls extending from the floor. The beverage tray includes a plurality of dividing sections that divide the beverage tray into beverage sections. Each beverage section may hold a single beverage container. The beverage tray may include a plurality of contact strips positioned within the beverage tray and configured to contact the surface of the beverage container. The contact strips may be placed on the walls of the beverage tray or on the dividing sections of the beverage tray. The contact strips may be applied to existing beverage trays to protect the surfaces and labels of beverage bottles from being damaged by the surface of the beverage trays.

Abstract: A potted plant holder features a number of post pieces that assemble to form a post structure that supports a number of hubs thereon, which in turn each support a number of branch-like supports. A reduced diameter end of each post piece nests within the other end of another post piece for easy assembly. Each branch has a simple wire structure with a bent end configured to form two parallel legs jutting perpendicular to the branch length for receipt of the legs in an outer opening of the hub around the post. A pot-size adapter features a ring of smaller diameter than an integral pot-supporting ring of the branch and hangers that suspend the smaller ring therefrom. A watering system features ring-shaped conduits that fit over the different levels of branches and branch conduits running outward along the branches of each level from the respective ring-shaped conduit.

Abstract: A user configurable container storage system array comprised of a plurality of movable container-nest modules securely anchored to a pegboard or similar backing allowing removal and insertion of the containers with one hand.

Abstract: Various aspects include a rack module comprising a side including one or more receptacles. A receptacle may include a contact surface shaped to receive a container. A rack module may include one or more engagement features operable to removably attach the rack module to another rack module having complementary engagement features. The other rack module may also have a side including one or more receptacles, and the attached rack modules may commonly orient their respective receptacles such that the containers received therein may be used.

Abstract: An organizational music stand architecture for practicing or performing, while at the same time organizing and storing various accessories for music. The stand comprises a base section, two side sections, and a back section secured together. An accessory plate assembly, situated at the top of the unit, is secured to the two side sections. A music rest platform is secured to the accessory plate assembly so as to display objects in a near vertical position. The height of the base section is designed for placement of the organizational stand on a floor surface. Typically, the organizational stand would also comprise wheels, positioned at the bottom of the base section toward the rear of the stand, enabling the stand to be rolled on the wheels to another location. There would also be at least one or two drawers, such as a utility drawer and a hanging-file drawer.

Abstract: An aspect of the invention involves a wheeled sports board holder for hanging a wheeled sports board on a vertical surface, the wheeled sports board including a support deck with an upper portion supported by one or more upper wheels, and having an upper edge, and a lower portion supported by one or more lower wheels. The wheeled sports board holder includes a base with a front and a rear, the rear of the base mountable to the vertical surface; a wheel holder projecting forwardly relative to the front of the base, and having a wheel guide; and a clasp projecting forwardly relative to the front of the base, above the wheel holder, the clasp configured to hold the upper edge of the wheeled sports board towards the vertical surface so that the one or more lower wheels do not contact the vertical surface.

Abstract: A parts container having adjustable racks that are adjustable in both a vertical and horizontal direction.

Abstract: A rack for a plurality of capped tubes, including a frame having a longitudinally extending bottom base member having a row of spaced open top recesses adapted to receive the capped tubes. Vertical supports at the ends of the row of recesses fix a cover member above the base member. The cover member has openings therethrough smaller than the capped tubes. A wall is along one longitudinal side between the base member and the cover member, with the other longitudinal side between the base member and the cover member being open. Support fingers extend horizontally from the wall toward the open longitudinal side and are vertically aligned between the recesses to secure capped tubes in a generally vertical direction in a longitudinally extending vertical plane. The base member and cover member are vertically spaced a distance sufficient to permit tipped capped tubes to be moved into the frame with the tipped tubes then dropped into the recesses and tipped back to an upright vertical position.

Abstract: A cover for a container fits with a sliding air tight fit over the container body. A cover air release valve allows escape of air from the container when removing and installing the cover to create a vacuum seal fit. A handle positioned adjacent to the air release valve enables a user to remove and install the cover with a single hand gripping the handle and pressing the air release valve. Protrusions extending from opposite sides of the container sleeve engage mating L-shaped openings in a bottom edge of the cover to lock the cover in place. Special dual sided cradles engage a top of a vacuum sealed container below each cradle and a bottom of a vacuum sealed container above each cradle so that a series of cradles are used to vertically stack a number of vacuum sealed containers.

Abstract: This invention relates to an improved apparatus configured to store different kinds and types of media cases and boxes, preferably used for audio and/or video media, such as for example including but not limited to cases or boxes for DVD's, CD's, Blu-rays, movies, audio, video games, VHS tapes and the like. The apparatus includes at least two similar constructed apparatuses which are releasably connected together by at least one pair of mating connecting means.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a base member, a first leg member pivotably engaged to the base member, a second leg member pivotably engaged to the base member, a third leg member pivotably engaged to the base member, the third leg member including a linkage portion, and a retaining member engaged to the linkage portion.

Abstract: A detecting device packing tray is provided which prevents a detecting device from being contaminated and damaged. The detecting device packing tray includes a tray main body configured to support a detecting device including a detection region to detect a reaction result. The tray main body includes a non-contact groove provided at a position corresponding to the detection region of the detecting device when the detecting device is supported by the tray main body so that the detection region does not contact the tray main body.

Abstract: A cargo rack for transferring loads between a marine vessel and an offshore marine platform provides a frame having a front, a rear, and upper and lower end portions. The lower end of the frame has a perimeter beam base, a raised floor and a pair of open-ended parallel fork tine tubes or sockets that communicate with the perimeter beam at the front and rear of the frame. The frame includes a plurality of fixed side walls extending upwardly from the perimeter beam. A plurality of gates are movably mounted on the frame, movable between open and closed positions, the gates enabling a forklift to place loads on the floor. The frame has vertically extending positioning beams or lugs that segment the raised floor into a plurality of load-holding positions. Each load holding position has a plurality of positioning beams or lugs that laterally hold a load module.

Abstract: The invention relates to a holder for holding a carrier, wherein the holder is inserted into a cylinder-shaped well, for example, of a multiwell plate. In addition the invention relates to a multiwell plate with such a holder. In order to provide a possibility for the reliable support of a carrier in a holder, wherein the holder ensures a secure and specified positioning of the carrier in a well and reliably prevents the carrier and the holder from falling out of the well, a holder is proposed for insertion into a cylindrical well and to support the carrier. The holder comprises a support, a holding piece and a connecting piece which connects the supporting piece with the holding piece, wherein the holder together with the lateral external surfaces of the supporting piece, the holding piece and/or connecting piece lies against at least one lateral internal surface of the well, and wherein the carrier is inserted on the support and under the holding piece.

Abstract: A support device includes at least one fixture and at least one support member connected with the fixture. The fixture includes an intermediate layer, an adhesive layer mounted on a first surface of the intermediate layer, a printing layer mounted on the adhesive layer, an outer layer mounted on the printing layer, a bonding layer mounted on a second surface of the intermediate layer, and a releasing layer mounted on the bonding layer. Thus, the bonding layer of the fixture is directly bonded onto a smooth surface to attach the fixture to the smooth surface without having to nail or drill the smooth surface so as to prevent from producing holes on the smooth surface.

Abstract: A tray insert device formed of a paper substrate is adapted for temporary insertion onto a correspondingly shaped serving tray. A top side of the insert device has an arrangement of designated beverage placement areas, each being intended for taking an individual customer's order. The beverage placement areas are color-coded and numbered for convenience. Customer orders are written in the beverage placement areas and then the drinks or dishes that were ordered by each customer are placed in their respective areas corresponding to the specific customers to make the taking and delivering of orders easier, organized and more efficient.

Abstract: A storage rack comprising a pair of uprights, with each upright having a plurality of equally-spaced keyhole slots extending along the upright. A plurality of cross braces is mounted on the uprights, each cross brace having a pair of spaced fasteners at each end which are shaped to engage the keyhole slots. The fasteners are spaced a distance equal to the spacing of the keyhole slot, each including a head having a dimension greater than at least a portion of the keyhole slot. A plurality of bins is removably mounted on the cross braces. A center support is provided, secured to and extending from the cross braces, and, in one form of the invention, a tray is located at the top of the uprights. The uprights can be secured to a base stand, or secured to a wall.

Abstract: Provided is a financial device, which comprises a medium cassette, a cassette box, and a shock prevention apparatus. The medium cassette accommodates a medium. The medium cassette is installed on the cassette box. The shock prevention apparatus is disposed between a portion of the medium cassette and a portion of the cassette box facing the portion of the medium cassette. The shock prevention apparatus prevents a shock from being applied to the medium cassette while the medium cassette is installed on the cassette box.

Abstract: Provided is a planter support frame apparatus in which a strong green-planted artificial ground can be formed with a simple structure and a high construction freedom. The planter support frame apparatus includes: support plate members which are provided on a plurality of support bars and each include fitting-subject coupling portions on side surfaces thereof; and coupling members each including, at both ends thereof, fitting coupling portions detachably fitted to the support plate members. The coupling members form, together with the support plate members, at least one support frame body having a support space amid the coupling members and the support plate members. The at least one support frame body supports a support flange from below by accommodating a planter body in the support space.

Abstract: A storage apparatus for containers, which have a diameter at one end which is different from the diameter at the other end, comprising supports for two rests, projecting from said supports, for containers positioned side by side transverse to the removal direction, one rest supporting one side of the container and the other rest supporting the other side, the supports of the rests being mounted adjustably relative to one another on a mounting. The rests are mounted at different heights from one another on the supports thereof for oblique storage of the containers transverse to the removal direction. A substantially rod-shaped lateral prop for propping up the container bases extends parallel to the associated rest and away from the rest support propping up the container end having the larger diameter.

Abstract: A sink rack and system for supporting large frying pans within the confines of a kitchen sink, comprising at least 2 elongate platforms configured to span across the inside confines of a sink. The elongate platforms terminate at each end at a vertical extension and the top of each vertical extension terminates at a support that is configured to rest on the top perimeter of kitchen sinks. The elongate platforms are also configured with an upper surface on which to place large frying pans horizontally within the confines of a sink. The sink rack is formed of rigid rust proof material, and at least the elongate platforms are formed of rigid rust proof and heat resistant material. In a preferred aspect of the present invention the two sides of the sink rack provide a system for receiving large hot frying pans and a variety of other cookware, by placing the platforms horizontal and parallel to each at desired distances apart, or in various horizontal V patterns within a sink.

Abstract: A mounting post for supporting a plurality of electronic cabinets, each having different bolt patterns, comprising a hollow post configured to receive a hollow mount at the upper end, a stabilizer plate attached to the lower end of the post, and a hollow mount selected from a plurality of hollow mounts, each having a lower end configured to mate to the post, and having a substantially planar upper surface with openings formed therein corresponding to a unique bolt pattern for an electronics cabinet.

Abstract: A rack tray, a rack, and a rack transport system that can safely perform transport and setting in an apparatus with a plurality of racks supporting a plurality of specimen containers arranged are provided. For this purpose, it comprises a rack dropout-preventing mechanism (10b) preventing the rack (9) from being dropped out of an rack tray (10) opening when a rack (9) is stored on a tray base (10a); a rack movement-preventing mechanism (10c) preventing the plurality of racks (9) arranged on a tray base (10a) from moving and falling; and a guide rail (10e) having a plurality of engagement sections (10h) at positions corresponding to the number of racks held and stored on the tray base (10a). The rack movement-preventing mechanism (10c) comprises a projection (10p) and the projection (10p) is engaged with an engagement section (10h) to lock the backward direction movement of a rack tray opening.

Abstract: A tray has a plurality of receptacles. A receptacle is enabled to receive a container with a locking device. The container contains a potted plant. The locking device contains a protrusion, the protrusion being a protrusion on a wall of the container when the locking device is in a neutral position. The protrusion can move inwards and outwards from the neutral position relative to the wall when an inward or outward force is applied. The container is in a secured position in the receptacle when the protrusion mates with an opening in the receptacle. The protrusion has a slanted side allowing the protrusion to be lifted from the opening by rotating the container around a vertical axis.