Abstract: An internal hinge (34) for a fire-resistant enclosure is provided. The internal hinge includes a cabinet end (36) and a door end (38). The cabinet end is pivotally coupled with a bracket (64) mounted on the enclosure and the door end is fixedly coupled with a door (32) of the enclosure. The hinge includes first, second, third, and fourth segments (72, 74, 76, 78). The first segment extends linearly from the cabinet end of the hinge. The second segment extends from the first segment in a generally curved path wrapping around the cabinet end approximately 90 degrees. The third segment extends linearly from the second segment and at an angle relative to the first segment. The fourth segment extends linearly from the third segment to the door end of the hinge and is perpendicular to the first segment. The internal hinge of the present invention allows the door of the enclosure to open approximately 147 degrees.

Abstract: A food display including a container for holding a product and having at least one translucent portion that facilitates viewing the product from outside the container, a sign panel that is coupled to the container and is at least partially translucent, and a light assembly that includes a light source positioned to provide light to both the container and the sign panel. Preferably, the sign panel and the light source are both positioned above an upper plane of the container to facilitate backlighting the sign panel. The food display may further include a fan positioned above the upper plane of the container, and an air circulation system that circulates air within the container. In one embodiment, the container includes a conduit, such as a hollow corner post that supports a side panel of the container, extending from the upper portion to the lower portion.

Abstract: There is provided a magnetically held hinged door for a display unit. The magnetically held hinged door includes a top plastic extruded component having three parts; a flange portion having one or more magnets adapted to removably attach the hinged door to metal shelves and other metal parts of the display unit; a retaining portion comprising an inverted U-shaped channel and a plurality of gripping tabs disposed in the inverted U-shaped channel; and a flexible hinge interconnecting the flange portion and the retaining portion. The magnetically held hinged door also includes a panel having an upper end removably retained within the inverted U-shaped channel. The magnetically held hinged door swings about the flexible hinge between a first closed position and a second open position.

Abstract: A product server for holding and displaying products. The product server has a front customer side, a rear employee side and a breath guard. The breath guard comprises a panel attached to the product server and moveable between a lowered position preventing access to products held by the product server and a raised position allowing access to the products. The panel being sufficiently transparent to allow viewing of the products held in the product server.

Abstract: A portable display system may comprise a display unit and a carrying case. The display unit may comprise a base, a plurality of posts, a top, a plurality of base fasteners and a plurality of post fasteners. The base may have a top, a bottom, a rear, sides extending outwardly from the rear, a curved front opposite the rear, a plurality of passageways formed therein, and door receiving recesses formed in the top and extending laterally adjacent the rear. The plurality of posts may be adapted to engage the base to extend upwardly therefrom. The top may be adapted to engage the plurality of posts and preferably has a top, a bottom, a rear, sides extending outwardly from the rear, a curved front, a plurality of passageways formed therein, and door receiving recesses formed in the bottom and extending laterally adjacent the rear.

Abstract: A draft protection device for a balance, which encloses a weighing compartment surrounding a weighing pan, has at least one opening that can be closed by a window. The at least one window has at least two slidable window sections which partially overlap each other in any of their positions. According to the invention, a drive mechanism is provided for the opening and closing of the window, which drive mechanism couples the window sections to each other in such a way that all of the window sections move simultaneously and at different speeds during the opening and closing, wherein a fixed ratio between the respective speeds of the window sections can be predetermined by design.

Abstract: A protection and display case comprises a sealed display space, a load-bearing base platform, which includes a lower portion and an upper portion separated by a sealed horizontal separator. The base platform is sealingly coupled to the sealed display space in a manner such that the upper portion of the base platform is inside the sealed display space while the lower portion is outside the sealed display space.

Abstract: A combination of a floor surface, a metal structure, and a support system supports product. The metal structure is adapted to be supported by the floor surface defines a display surface and a door surface and further comprises a glass door arranged to allow product within the metal structure to be viewed through the door surface. The support system supports product for retail display from the metal structure. The support system comprises an accessory, a bottom portion, and a front portion. A magnetic portion is rigidly connected to the front portion.

Abstract: A cabinet for displaying goods that designed to minimize the opportunity for tampering. Assisting in such improved tamper resistance are: a welded steel frame around the (two) glass door, having a high flange in front in which the doors are installed from the rear of the frame and upon assembly of the case, are captured on the back side by the bottom panel and the top panel assembly with a top reinforcing channel and covering flange that prevents the top from being pried off the door frame as well as side reinforcing angle channels that prevent the end panels from being pried off of the door frame.

Abstract: The subject of the invention is a transparent glazing unit having at least one viewing area and its use in a door of a refrigerated enclosure and more particularly a glazed door, the glazed area of which essentially consists of a vacuum glazing unit. According to the invention the viewing area is combined with an antifrosting absorbent layer deposited on at least one surface of the said area.

Abstract: A glass-front merchandiser that includes a case. The case includes a base that has a forward portion and a rear portion. The merchandiser further includes an upper case frame, a glass member, and at least one pivot arm. The upper case frame is coupled to the rear portion of the base and extends substantially above a product display area defined by the case. The glass member includes an upper edge portion that defines an axis of curvature and a lower edge portion that is supported by the forward portion. The at least one pivot arm includes a first end that is pivotally coupled to the upper case frame, and a second end that is disposed at an oblique angle from the first end. The second end is coupled to the upper edge portion of the glass member substantially orthogonal to the axis of curvature.

Abstract: A wall-mounted urn display cabinet comprising: a cabinet top; a first sidewall in communication with a cabinet top; a second sidewall in communication with the cabinet top, in opposition to the first sidewall; a front urn wall in communication with the first sidewall and second sidewall, the front urn wall comprising: a rear side of the front urn wall; a front side of the front urn wall located on a side opposite the rear side of the front urn wall; a first keepsake volume located generally in the rear side of the front urn wall; a first urn sidewall defining a perimeter of the keepsake volume; a first routed front wall located adjacent to the first urn sidewall, and adjacent to the front side of the front urn wall; a rear wall in communication with the first sidewall, the second sidewall, and the cabinet top; and a first keepsake panel attachable to the rear side of the front urn wall, and configured to seal the first keepsake volume with a volume of ashes located in the first keepsake volume.

Abstract: A food display comprising a container for holding a product and having at least one translucent portion that facilitates viewing the product from outside the container, a sign panel coupled to the container and being at least partially translucent, and a light assembly including a light source positioned to provide light to both the container and the sign panel. Preferably, the sign panel and the light course are both positioned above an upper plane of the container to facilitate backlighting the sign panel. In one embodiment, the display further includes a fan positioned above and defining a gap between the fan and the upper plane of the container, and the light source is positioned in the gap and is generally horizontally aligned with the sign panel. The food display also has an air circulation system that efficiently circulates air within the container.

Abstract: An improved display case may be used to show and eventually sell items such as jewelry. The display case is both aesthetically pleasing as well as functionally useful for displaying and selling items. Additionally, methods are likewise disclosed for preparing display trays without warping and for providing for ease in restocking items once the display tray is depleted.

Abstract: A security case for merchandise held on a shelf includes a first side wall positioned along a first side edge of an associated shelf. A first securing member is provided for securing the first side wall to a first associated support surface. A second side wall is positioned along a second side edge of the associated shelf. A second securing member is provided for securing the second side wall to a second associated support surface. At least one of the first and second securing members is movable in order to accommodate associated shelves of varying depths.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a door, in particular, a cooking appliance door, through which a useful space can be closed, and having a stowage space, into which the door can be lowered at least partly, guided by a guide system that has a pivot axis and at least one guide element guided in a guide track, through which the door is guided in its movement along the guide track during a pivoting movement. The position of the pivot axis is fixed in the housing.

Abstract: A balance is equipped with a draft shield that surrounds a weighing compartment and has at least one sidewall which can be designed to be slidable to allow the draft shield to be opened and closed. An access opening is provided in the sidewall, and a closure element serves to close off the access opening. The size and position of the access opening in the sidewall can be varied by means of the closure element.

Abstract: An animal display and habitat assembly having a number of modular animal display units coupled together to enclose a common access area, each of the display units including an outwardly facing display frame with a viewing section between opposing upright members and laterally disposed transition members that include first sections coupled to the upright members and second sections projecting inwardly from their respective first sections to provide a pair of door jambs across which an access door may enclose a display compartment or may be opened into the common access area.

Abstract: The present invention 10 discloses a display case 12 for musical instruments 26. The display case comprises a housing 12 having spaced apart top surface 14 and bottom surface 16 with side walls 26, back wall 18 and front wall 21 positioned therebetween. Both the interior and exterior of the cabinet 12 are covered with fabric material, along with the inside of the back panel. The front wall 21 is a removable structure 22 having a border with a transparent member 24 positioned therein for viewing the displayed musical instrument 26. The interior of the case has a fastener or fasteners 28 on the back wall for attaching the musical instrument 26 and a light 42 which can be located on the base for illuminating the displayed article. A door stop 38 is located on the interior side walls having hook and loop material 40 on the anterior side that mates with hook and loop material located on the interior side of the front panel 22 forming retaining means for the front panel.

Abstract: A refrigerator door assembly for mounting within an opening of a refrigerator cabinet for movement relative to the refrigerator consisting in combination the following components within a hollow rigid plastic welded structural door frame: a multi-paned insulated glass pack drop-in unit, a bushing means and a hinge means, each secured in the door frame and cooperating to support the dynamic and torsional loads of the glass pack unit.

Abstract: A point of sale display station for holding products to be sold, includes a peripheral wall which forms an enclosure for the products, the peripheral wall having a front open area for removal of the products from the enclosure; a roof secured to the peripheral wall, the roof extending substantially to a front surface of the display station; a cover pivotally mounted at a top front section of the peripheral wall for movement between a first position in covering relation to the front open area and a second position above the front open area and substantially flush and parallel with the front surface of the display station, the cover including a display arrangement on a rear surface thereof for providing information regarding the products in the enclosure; and a securing arrangement for releasably securing the cover in the first and second positions.

Abstract: A cabinet having a hinged, see-through door for viewing wine and like drinking glasses suspended from the underside of its top surface and shelves in an inverted upside-down orientation with internal illumination and with a self-sealing felt composition compressible inwardly when closing the door to seal out entry of dust.

Abstract: A protected display case for securely displaying items and for securely storing the items out of view. The display case having a top section that has at least one transparent window and a bottom section. A lifting mechanism raises and lowers a shelf containing items for viewing. The lifting mechanism uses a motor, a gear assembly, and at least two guides that are spaced apart and fixed in a vertical position. The shelf travels up or down in relation to the guides. In the raised position, the items are in the top section and on display for viewing by way of at least one shatter resistant viewing window. In the lowered position, the items are stored within the bottom section and a panel assembly creates a barrier between the top and bottom sections.

Abstract: A compartmented storage organizer for vitamins and herbal supplements comprising a housing member having a plurality of recesses located on the front surface thereof and a corresponding number of like-sized bins to be slidably retained therein for storage or removed by the user to take with them for use as a pillbox and to be returned thereafter. The bins are magnetically maintained within the housing. A means for individually dispensing tablets is further included to assist the elderly and infirm when removing the contents therefrom.

Abstract: A self-enclosed workstation box having side access ports with built-in sleeve guards, a removable viewing shield, a storage bin inside of the box with a holder on the bin cover for storing and supporting supplies thereon. The viewing shield can be hinged to the box for allowing access to the entire interior of the box. Arm rests can be located inside for supporting any one of the hands of the operators and users of the box. A bottom port can allow for noxious fumes and debris to be removed from the box by a fan, and a filter the latter of which can prevent the fumes from passing into the atmosphere outside of the box.

Abstract: A door device for opening and closing an opening of a collecting case includes a door body for opening and closing the opening. A first hinge and a second hinge are disposed at one side of the door body at a predetermined distance from each other. A first guide rail is disposed at an interior wall of the collecting case for a predetermined length for guiding the door body to slide into and out from the collecting case by guiding the first hinge to move inwardly and outwardly with respect to the collecting case when the door is opened and closed; and a second guide rail is disposed at an interior wall of the collecting case for a predetermined length for guiding the second hinge to simultaneously rotate when the door body slides into and out from the collecting case.

Abstract: The present invention provides a refrigeration door, and method for making the same, for controlling condensation, providing thermal insulation, with a desired amount of visible transmittance, without using electricity to heat the door. The energy-free refrigeration door of the present invention includes a door frame housing and an insulating glass unit comprising inner, middle and outer sheets of glass. A first sealant assembly disposed around the periphery of the inner and middle sheets of glass forms a first chamber between the inner and middle sheets of glass. A second sealant assembly disposed around the periphery of the middle and outer sheets of glass forms a second chamber between the middle and outer sheets of glass. A gas, such as krypton, air, or argon is held in the first and second chambers. The outer sheet of glass and inner sheet of glass each have an unexposed surface that faces the middle sheet of glass.

Abstract: The invention relates to a counter (10) for presenting and/or selling goods. The aim of the invention is to provide a means of displacing a module consisting of a system of joint mechanisms (22) which are associated with a glass pane (21) by means of fixing elements (23) between a closed position (20) in which the inside of the counter (13) is covered and an open position (20′) in which it is exposed. Said joint mechanisms (22) are mounted on the supports (15) of the counter (10) in such a way that they can pivot about a horizontal pin (18). In order to ensure that the modular unit is secure in the open position (20′) the joint mechanism (22) is provided with an extended arm (24) which has the swivel bearing (18) on its lower arm section. During the transition from the closed position (20) to the open position (20′), the center of gravity (27) of the module in relation to the swivel pin (18) moves to the opposite side (27′).

Abstract: Perimeter frame rails and door frames rails are described for a more thermally efficient and cost-effective display case such as for refrigerated display cases. The frames are preferably formed from cold rolled steel. A perimeter frame may include first, second and third walls defining an opening or a recess that can be closed by a contact plate. A door for a refrigerated display case may include a glass unit and a forward portion extending inwardly from a perimeter frame edge portion toward an edge of the forward glass pane and a first side portion extends rearwardly to a groove. An insulating member insulates the door rail from the cold area and includes a portion engaging the groove. A glass door is also provided for a refrigerated display case having a first glass panel, a second glass panel, and low emissivity coatings on the inside surfaces of the first and second glass panels. One or more intermediate glass panels can also be included.

Abstract: Perimeter frame rails and door frames rails are described for a more thermally efficient and cost-effective display case such as for refrigerated display cases. The frames are preferably formed from cold rolled steel. A perimeter frame may include first, second and third walls defining an opening or a recess that can be closed by a contact plate. A door for a refrigerated display case may include a glass unit and a forward portion extending inwardly from a perimeter frame edge portion toward an edge of the forward glass pane and a first side portion extends rearwardly to a groove. An insulating member insulates the door rail from the cold area and includes a portion engaging the groove. A glass door is also provided for a refrigerated display case having a first glass panel, a second glass panel, and low emissivity coatings on the inside surfaces of the first and second glass panels. One or more intermediate glass panels can also be included.

Abstract: A product display includes a housing for sheltering and protecting a displayed product whether indoors or outdoors, a support frame mounted within the housing and adapted for displaying the product within the display and venting members for allowing air circulation. The housing has a front and rear wall each formed by a series of vertically extending, transparent doors, a roof, a floor and side walls. Each door selectively pivots between an open position and a closed position and has side lips that engage and extend over a side edge of the housing when in the closed position. At least some of the doors have a bottom lip that engages and extends over an adjacent door's front surface, and at least one of the doors engages a pivotable roof flap when in the open and closed positions, to continuously shelter the displayed products whether the doors are in an open or closed position. The support frame includes sets of cross-bars, each set having a top bar spaced apart from a bottom bar.

Abstract: A replenishable merchandising display requires the product to be displayed for sale be loaded into modular receptacles at the manufacturer and that a merchandising display for receiving the modular receptacles be shipped to a retailer. The retailer then loads the modular receptacles containing product into the merchandising display and eventually replenishes the merchandising display once the product is depleted.

Abstract: A merchandising display includes a housing for sheltering and protecting a displayed product whether indoors or outdoors, a pallet carried support frame is mounted within the housing and adapted for displaying the product within the display. The housing has a front and rear wall each formed by a series of vertically extending, transparent doors, a roof, a floor and side walls. Each door selectively pivots between an open position and a closed position and has side lips that engage and extend over a side edge of the housing when in the closed position. At least some of the doors have a bottom lip that engages and extends over an adjacent door's front surface, and at least one of the doors engages a pivotable roof flap when in the open and closed positions, to continuously shelter the displayed products whether the doors are in an open or closed position. The support frame includes sets of cross-bars, and spaced vertical supports.

Abstract: A product display includes a housing for sheltering and protecting a displayed product whether indoors or outdoors, a support frame mounted within the housing and adapted for displaying the product within the display and venting members for allowing air circulation. The housing has a front and rear wall each formed by a series of vertically extending, transparent doors, a roof, a floor and side walls. Each door selectively pivots between an open position and a closed position and has side lips that engage and extend over a side edge of the housing when in the closed position. At least some of the doors have a bottom lip that engages and extends over an adjacent door's front surface, and at least one of the doors engages a pivotable roof flap when in the open and closed positions, to continuously shelter the displayed products whether the doors are in an open or closed position. The support frame includes sets of cross-bars, each set having a top bar spaced apart from a bottom bar.

Abstract: A display apparatus (18) capable of sequentially displaying a plurality of annotated image prints (36), each image print having audio data encoded (54) and made integral its back surface (46), thereby providing a convenient way to both display image prints and play back audio data associated with image prints. In one aspect of the present invention, the display apparatus (18) also records audio data for a plurality of image prints and provides a handwritten means to electronically associate a particular image print with its respective audio recording.

Abstract: A sales counter has at least one merchandise compartment for keeping merchandise ready to be sold. The opening of the merchandise compartment is equipped on the service side with a board-like closing element which can be actuated, and which is engaged via at least one component located along one of its longitudinal edges. There is at least one associated, stationary component holder along an edge of the service-side opening. Each closing element comprises a flap element, whereby a component of the flap element is offset by a predetermined measure toward the service side versus the plane of the flap.

Abstract: Shadowboxes traditionally have been used to show, and at the same time protect, hobbyist's items on display. The arrival of limited edition collectibles has led to a revival of the crafts of fabricating, not only shadowboxes, but other multiple compartment storage cases for use by hobbyists. Unfortunately the compartments in such cases cannot meet all of the size and shape requirements needed for various items now being collected. Such shadowboxes and stowage cases are not quite practical because they must be made to order. They also are not useable by artists and others desiring storage compartments that are not visible. Provided herein are multiple compartment storage cases that meet the stowage requirements for a wide variety of articles because they can be assembled by the user.

Abstract: A product display includes a housing for sheltering and protecting a displayed product whether indoors or outdoors, a support frame mounted within the housing and adapted for displaying the product within the display and venting members for allowing air circulation. The housing has a front and rear wall each formed by a series of vertically extending, transparent doors, a roof, a floor and side walls. Each door selectively pivots between an open position and a closed position and has side lips that engage and extend over a side edge of the housing when in the closed position. At least some of the doors have a bottom lip that engages and extends over an adjacent door's front surface, and at least one of the doors engages a pivotable roof flap when in the open and closed positions, to continuously shelter the displayed products whether the doors are in an open or closed position. The support frame includes sets of cross-bars, each set having a top bar spaced apart from a bottom bar.

Abstract: Perimeter frame rails and door frames rails are described for a more thermally efficient and cost-effective display case such as for refrigerated display cases. The frames are preferably formed from cold rolled steel. A perimeter frame may include first, second and third walls defining an opening or a recess that can be closed by a contact plate. A door for a refrigerated display case may include a glass unit and a forward portion extending inwardly from a perimeter frame edge portion toward an edge of the forward glass pane and a first side portion extends rearwardly to a groove. An insulating member insulates the door rail from the cold area and includes a portion engaging the groove. A glass door is also provided for a refrigerated display case having a first glass panel, a second glass panel, and low emissivity coatings on the inside surfaces of the first and second glass panels. One or more intermediate glass panels can also be included.

Abstract: In a refrigerated display cabinet, the door frame includes a top rail, a bottom rail, and a pair of opposed side rails. At least one of the rails of the door frame is formed as a unitary structure that forms part of a channel that receives a central panel of the door, receives a lighting fixture and receives a gasket for sealing the door against a wall of the cabinet or against a mullion. A generally L-shaped retainer member engages the rail, the door's central panel and a lamp shield and is selectively removable to facilitate installation and/or replacement of the central panel of the door. The side rail can be configured with a utility compartment that is configured so as to be capable of housing a locking mechanism or a casting for a hinge mounting, depending on how the door is mounted to the cabinet. A handle can be mounted to the exterior surface of the side rail.

Abstract: A hinge for the mounting of a closure panel to a display cabinet. The hinge has a panel mounting member (11) to which is pivotally mounted (19) an arm (16). A second arm (12) is pivotally coupled (15) to a fixture mounting member (10). The arms (12 and 16) cross over and are joined by a pivot (20). A link (22 and 22a) which is adjustable in length is coupled between an extension (21, 21a) of the arm (12, 16) and the mounting member (10, 11) opposite to that to which the arm (12, 16) is pivotally connected.

Abstract: A glass container forming machine has a machine base with a vertical front wall which includes a console assembly. This assembly has vertical front and rear box halves which are hingedly connected at the bottom and releasably connected at the top. The rear box is connected to the machine base via vertical hinges so that the console assembly can be pivoted away from the machine base. A console unit having a console screen is hingedly connected at the top proximate the top of the rear box half and the front box half includes vertically extending channels and the bottom of the console unit has followers for following the channels so that as the front box half is pivoted from a closed position whereat the box halves are closed, away from the rear box half to an open position, the console unit will be displaced from an initial position located between the closed front and rear box halves to a final position with the screen exposed and horizontal.

Abstract: A vending machine having a vandal panel and main door that can be easily removed through upper and lower hinge assemblies without use of conventional fasteners and tools is provided. As a result, the depth of the vending machine is reduced.

Abstract: Perimeter frame rails and door frames rails are described for a more thermally efficient and cost-effective display case such as for refrigerated display cases. The frames are preferably formed from cold rolled steel. A perimeter frame may include first, second and third walls defining an opening or a recess that can be closed by a contact plate. A door for a refrigerated display case may include a glass unit and a forward portion extending inwardly from a perimeter frame edge portion toward an edge of the forward glass pane and a first side portion extends rearwardly to a groove. An insulating member insulates the door rail from the cold area and includes a portion engaging the groove.

Abstract: A single sheet of a metal member is pressed to form an integrally molded structure of a front, a side, and a top of a door body without any joint. In addition, the front of the door body and a concave for displaying sample products or the like are integrally produced by molding. By virtue of this constitution, a door device for a vending machine can be realized which can be easily produced and possesses excellent appearance and strength.

Abstract: A door closure mechanism is described including a base and a resilient element wherein the base includes surfaces which converge toward each other and wherein the resilient element, such as a torque rod, engages the converging surfaces so that the torque rod is more securely held in the base.

Abstract: A sales counter has at least one merchandise compartment for keeping merchandise ready to be sold. The opening of the merchandise compartment is equipped on the service side with a board-like closing element which can be actuated, and which is engaged via at least one component located along one of its longitudinal edges. There is at least one associated, stationary component holder along an edge of the service-side opening. Each closing element comprises a flap element, whereby a component of the flap element is offset by a predetermined measure toward the service side versus the plane of the flap.

Abstract: An enclosure door for an insulated space includes an insulated door member that is hingedly mountable to a door frame of an insulated enclosure. A release latch is attached to the door frame for opening the door member. Further, a protective member is affixed in covering relation to at least a portion of an inner face of the door member and is operable to open the door member upon experiencing an impact thereupon. In a particular embodiment, the protective member is affixed to each of a pair of facing door members, each operable to open both door members upon experiencing an impact thereupon.

Abstract: A storage and sales unit having a storage space and a display space and including a frame receivable of a display element and movable between a first position in which access to the storage space is prevented and a lockable second position enabling access to the storage space, while the display space is continually accessible. The frame is pivotally mounted to the storage and sales unit such that the frame is pivotable about a first pivot axis between the first and second positions. The storage and sales unit also includes locking members for locking the frame in the second position.

Abstract: A window unit installed on a trim element of a switchgear cabinet. The window unit contains a window element that is coupled to the trim element in pivoted fashion. In order to allow a simple mounting of the window unit on the trim element, a frame is attached to and mounted on the trim element, and the window element is hinged to the frame.