Abstract: A metal cabinet for housing medical waste disposal containers includes a locking mechanism for controlled access into the metal cabinet and a cut-out or window integrated into the metal cabinet for visualization of a portion of the medical waste disposal container(s) housed therein.

Abstract: An apparatus for confining trash cans has a substantially E-shape upstanding frame. The frame has a left wall, a right wall, a rear wall, and a dividing wall. The left wall, the first part of the rear wall, and the dividing wall form a left enclosure, and the right wall, a second part of the rear wall, and the dividing wall form a right enclosure. Each the left enclosure and the right enclosure can accommodate a trash can. A first barrier closes an open front of the left enclosure, and a second barrier closes an open front of the right enclosure. Each the left enclosure and the right enclosure can have an open top. A first strap extends between the left wall and the dividing wall, and a second strap extends between the dividing wall and the right wall. Both the first strap and the second strap are such that to press the lid of the trash can in a close state i.e., over the container to prevent any leakage of the smell.

Abstract: A retail display unit including a riser having at least one tier and having a vertical rise, a horizontal width and a horizontal length. At least one removable lid has a first configuration and a second configuration. In the first configuration, a width of the removable lid covers at least a portion of the horizontal width of the at least one tier and a length of the removable lid covers at least a portion of the horizontal length of the at least one tier. In the second configuration, the removable lid is located in a pocket that is defined by a pocket depth that is a portion of the vertical rise of the at least one tier, a pocket width that is a portion of the horizontal width of the at least one tier and a pocket length that is at least a portion of the horizontal length of the at least one tier.

Abstract: The guard includes a left side extension operably connected to a left segment, the left segment operably connected to a left corner, the left corner operably connected to a middle segment, the middle segment operably connected to a right corner, the right corner operably connected to a right segment, the right segment operably connected to a right extension, wherein each of the left segment, the middle segment and the right segment comprise at least one support maintaining a distance of each of the left segment, the middle segment and the right segment from a supporting surface, and wherein the left segment, the middle segment and the right segment are configured to form a first opening, the first opening so dimensioned and configured as to accept insertion of a first container.

Abstract: A rack apparatus for managing laboratory animals and is easy to clean includes a plurality of animal cages (1) stored at intervals in a storage space (16) on a shelf plate (15) supported by frame structure (13). The rear of the storage space (16) is closed by a back plate (12b), the exhaust box (19) is installed at the top of the rear side, and a cage top cover (23) is installed at the top of the front side. A back stay (25) is demountably attached to the back plate (12b), a movement-restricting bar (27) is attached to the back stay (25), and spacers (29), which maintain intervals between the animal cages (1), are demountably attached to the back stay (25). The spacers (29) are selectively installed by mounting to/dismounting from the back stay (25) to maintain planned storage positions corresponding to sizes of the cages (1) in the width direction.

Abstract: A display fixture includes a shelf having a tester product receptacle, at least one first tester product assembly and an elongated channel. The at least one first tester product assembly has a base and a cover. The cover includes a hinge component. The base is located in the tester product receptacle of the shelf. The elongated channel is coupled to the shelf and is configured to receive and retain the hinge component of the cover such that the cover is rotatable about a back edge of the base of the at least one first tester product assembly.

Abstract: A bin system includes a plurality of bins arranged in stacks, wherein each of the bins in a stack includes a first element which interlocks with a second element in a lower bin in a stack of bins. The interlock holds the upper bin in a defined position on the lower bin. The first element includes a projection and the second element includes a lateral recess in a side wall of the bin. The system further includes two cross beams for supporting the stacks of bins, wherein the first element of the lowermost bin of a stack of bins is received between the two cross beams. The first element may comprise at least one additional projection arranged to engage an inner side of the side wall for additional support. The interlock between the first and second elements provides a self stacking function in that the interlock retains the upper bin on the lower bin.

Abstract: An apparatus for slidably storing stemware in an inverted position employs horizontally elongated front and rear track members held by spaced apart support members and an overhead anchoring member, and interactive to receive stemware in a direction orthogonal to the direction of elongation of the track members.

Abstract: A container rack with a locking member configured to hold one or more containers in a secure, transportable, and closed fashion. The rack includes a platform having a plurality of slots sized and shaped to accept containers of various sizes, with each slot having at least one locking member associated with it to form a locking groove. The locking member and platform form the locking groove which is adapted to secure a container in the rack in an upright and stable position. Advantageously, when containers having lids are in the locked position within the rack, the locking member makes contact with the lid to keep the lid in its closed position.

Abstract: A ball dispenser having a plurality of connecting members and a plurality of basic sections, each connecting member dimensioned for a particular ball size, and each basic section having a triangular portion, vertical portion, and rectangular portion. When two or more basic sections are integrally connected together by means of varying sized connecting members, a funnel section, column section, and bin section are formed. This allows a number of balls to be placed into the funnel section at the top of the ball dispenser, and to fall one at a time through the column section, and into the bin section. Ball dispenser is designed to be affixed to a wall and to rest on a floor so that the wall and floor provide the back and bottom of the ball dispenser. Additional equipment storage may be affixed to the ball dispenser.

Abstract: An electronic product display system comprises a housing, a support plate, and a tilt mechanism. The housing includes a pair of side walls defining a cavity and defining an opening to the cavity. The support plate is configured to support an electronic product. The support plate extends between the side walls of the housing and includes a pair of opposite sides mounted to the side walls of the housing via the tilt mechanism. The tilt mechanism is configured to enable the support plate to move relative to the housing between a first position in which the support plate extends within the cavity of the housing generally upward at a non-perpendicular angle relative to a generally horizontal plane, and a second position in which the support plate extends partially out of the cavity generally parallel to the generally horizontal plane.

Abstract: A drive bracket assembly for carrying data storage devices, includes a first carrying bracket having a pair of side walls, a second carrying bracket mounted in the first carrying bracket, and a locking latch. The second carrying bracket includes a pair of side walls. A securing member including a first blocking tab formed on each side wall of the second carrying bracket. A locking latch is resiliently and moveably attached to one of the side walls of the first carrying bracket. A blocking member corresponding to the first blocking tab of the securing member is formed on the locking latch, for preventing a movement of the second carrying bracket along a first direction parallel to the side walls of the first carrying bracket. The first carrying bracket can be mounted in the first carrying bracket for carrying small type data storage devices. The second carrying bracket can be removed from the first carrying bracket so that the first carrying bracket can hold more large type data storage devices.

Abstract: A hair accessory storage, display, and organizing device having a plurality of storage compartments, a centrally mounted hollow member and a plurality of pillars for the display and storage of a wide variety of various hair accessories.

Abstract: A modular urn holder comprising a niche panel made of polymer material whereby each niche panel is convertible to be used as a top wall, a bottom wall, and a side wall of the urn holder. Niche panels are connected together by corner connectors that slidably connect to the ends of the panels. The niche panel comprises two panel members that are snap-fit together to provide for the hollow panel. Each panel is molded to contain recesses to allow shelves to slidably engage within the recesses to subdivide the niche into smaller compartments. The niche is adaptable to accept varying types of front shutters.

Abstract: A sharps disposal system (2) includes a fiberboard container (6) mounted to a wall (8) by a lockable cage (4). The container has an entrance opening (70) formed through the top (20), sized for the deposit of sharps into its interior. A baffle (60) extends within the interior from the back downwardly and forwardly and is sized and positioned to discourage manual access to the interior while directing sharps into the interior. The container also includes a lid (84) hinged to the top for movement between stable opened and closed positions to permit one hand operation when opened. For disposal the lid is secured to the top using a foam adhesive strip (104) to provide a secure, substantially leakproof seal. The container is coated on the inside surface with a hydrophobic material and has the seams and corners sealed to make the interior of the container substantially leakproof. A view port (50) can be provided to permit the user to determine when the container is full.

Abstract: A tray is described for storing and transporting a module. The tray includes a slot which can be used to hold the module in an upright position to allow the module to be filled with water.

Abstract: A system for displaying a plurality of aquatic tanks, such as in an aquarium or pet store includes a first tank support frame portion for supporting a plurality of aquatic tanks at a first level; a second tank support frame portion for supporting a second plurality of aquatic tanks at a second level; and a step frame portion for supporting the first and second support frame portions with respect to an underlying surface so that the aquatic tanks supported by said first and second support frame portions are substantially at eye level. According to one aspect of the invention, the first tank support frame portion, the second tank support frame portion and the step frame portion are fabricated from a plurality of interconnected elongate structural members made of a lightweight, non-corrosive material that will not conduct electricity. The system is easy to deploy, durable against saltwater-induced and other corrosion and protected against transmitting electrical shocks.

Abstract: A trash receptacle having a pair of baskets rotatably mounted on a support. Each basket is fixable in an upright position by a latching member which prevents rotation of the basket about a horizontal axis unless the basket is being emptied.

Abstract: A storage rack for holding a plurality of substantially box-like containers. The rack is provided with a plurality of independent locking members, one associated with a single box-like container. The locking member may be rotated in and out of a locking position.

Abstract: A system for the packaging, shipment, storage, and reconstitution of dry pharmaceuticals includes a flexible bag manufactured from two layers of plastic laminated film and a rigid port-forming member. In the system, the package is used for shipment and storage of dry pharmaceuticals and for their reconstitution in a liquid solution and their intravenous administration. A plurality of such packages may be handled as an assembly by flexible plastic strips both during processing and packaging and during the reconstitution of the dry medicine as a liquid solution. The flexible plastic strips are formed with a plurality of cavities. Each cavity of the strip has a plurality of sites located in its central portion and adapted to engage and retain the port-forming member and to protect its opening from contamination. A plurality of such package assemblies can be enclosed within an outer protective bag to provide protection against moisture and the effects of the environment during shipment and storage.

Abstract: Supporting apparatus for a refuse container and the lid for such container. The apparatus includes a bracket mountable on an upright and a support pivotally mounted to the bracket between a lower generally horizontal position and an upper generally vertical position. The support has portions which confine the container against lateral movement and portions which rest on the lid when the support is in the horizontal position so as to prevent access to the container by dogs and the like.

Abstract: Intended primarily for use in the commercial photofinishing industry, a convertible loading and delivery pouch together with associated mounting means in an automatic sorter device is disclosed. A number of such pouches demountably installed at successive loading stations along the sorter conveyor path are maintained suspended from parallel support arms in normally open, article receiving position with the front walls of the individual pouches bowed outwardly to accommodate the articles being discharged from the conveyor at such stations. With the pouches removed from the support arms, the front walls can be bowed inwardly against the sidewalls and rear wall in order to permit interengaging the cooperating elements of a closure device such as a slide fastener to secure the contents within the pouch for delivery purposes.