Abstract: An adjustable, retractable, and expandable plastic or cardboard cover frame, for example made of natural or synthetic wood grain or metallic finish, that wold fit around a computer, television, VCR, or other electronic component, so as to mask the view of unsightly appliances and provide a decorative touch to the room. The product is produced with several types of fine wood and metallic finishes, allowing the user to choose a model that compliments or matches the furniture in their enviroment. In one embodiment the adjustable frame wold come in several sizes and wold be expandable or retractable to accommodate any size computer CPU, computer monitor, matching keyboard cover, television, VCR, as well as stereo equipment. The three dimensional ability to expand in height, width, and depth would allow the various sized models to adjust to fit virtually any size electronic component, and would fold flat for ease of packaging and manufacture.

Abstract: Improvements to modular furniture systems comprising furniture modules and a support structure. The support structure comprises vertical jambs. The jambs are connected by a top horizontal panel and by a bottom panel as well as by a plurality of intermediate horizontal elements located at respective heights intermediate said top and bottom elements. The intermediate horizontal elements are adapted in stiffness and bending resistance so as to support at least one furniture module. Each constituent furniture module is hung directly on a respective one of the intermediate horizontal elements.

Abstract: A track assembly, adapted to be mounted in a housing, having first and second rail members aligned with one another and allowed limited relative longitudinal movement with respect to the other. The joined first and second rail members have a mounting bracket attached to distal ends of the rail members. A spring, positioned between the rail members, provides a force extending the distance between the distal ends of the rail members. A locking mechanism interacts with the rail members and has a locked position resisting inward movement of the distal ends. The method of installing the track assembly in a rack is accomplished by compressing the track assembly to reduce its overall length prior to positioning it between opposing rack members. The track assembly is released to securely engage the opposing rack members and locked in position.

Abstract: An entertainment center includes a base that expands horizontally to accommodate different width home theater displays; and, a light bridge that rests on top of one or more cabinets placed on either side of the base. The side cabinets provide a vertical column of open space for accommodating wiring among the entertainment system components and ventilation for heat generated by those components. The base includes casters to facilitate moving the base in and out from between the side cabinets. Sliding portions of the base extend horizontally yet continue to transfer all load weight onto the casters. The front woodwork of the base presents a pleasing seam less appearance as a consequence of overlapping trim pieces.

Abstract: A versatile drawer organizer structure for segregating a plurality of items. The structure includes a main compartment and two adjustable side compartments located on each side of the main compartment. Each of the side compartments can slide toward the main compartment or away from the main compartment thus decreasing and increasing the size of the side compartments and decreasing and increasing the overall width of the structure so that the structure precisely fits within the inside width of the drawer. The overall width of the structure can be adjusted without cutting of the material making up the structure and without making any permanent alterations to the structure. Thus, the structure can be easily sized to precisely fit the inside width of a large number of different drawers and many other enclosed spaces.

Abstract: The present invention is to provide an elevated screen which can be a simple screen or combined with a desk or a table. The elevated screen includes a screen base which sets a inner space in the center, and there is a elevating device in the inner space, and a rotating shaft of the elevating device is set at an outside surface of the screen base to be operated by users, and a bottom of the spacing board is connected to the elevating device in the inner space to be driven up and down by the elevating device, and a top of the spacing board forms a cover, wherein, the inner space of the screen base has various type to match the shape of the spacing board.

Abstract: A vacuum cabinet device for storing and keeping dry goods. The vacuum cabinet device includes a housing that has an access opening for accessing an interior of the housing. A door is provided for sealing the access opening. A pump is mounted in the interior of the housing for pumping air out of the interior of the housing whereby a vacuum is created in the interior of the housing. A valve assembly is mounted on the door for permitting air to enter the interior of the housing thereby pressurizing the interior of the housing.

Abstract: The invention concerns a storage assembly with expandable double hanging closet comprising: at least two lower horizontal bars (14) forming a shoe-holder; at least an intermediate horizontal hanging closet bar (16), arranged substantially midway between the upper bar (10) and the lower bars (14) to hang short garments; and a vertical and mobile partition (15), whereof the lower part is mounted sliding on the lower bars (14) and the upper part is integral with one of the ends of the intermediate hanging closet bar (16), the other end of said intermediate wardrobe bar being mounted sliding in the vertical post (5) separating the two compartments, respectively, the linen closet (A) and the hanging closet (B).

Abstract: A Toilet Accessories Cabinet allows the home owner to have it unobtrusively placed between the studs to inconspicuously hold those items which are an eyesore asceticaly in a bathroom. Those items being a plunger, toilet brush, cleansers and toilet tissue.

Abstract: A service wagon has a box-shaped body 10 having an opened upper end, and the body 10 is supported by casters. Two pullout wagon members 20 and 30 are stowed in the body 10, which are pulled out toward the side directions during use. The upper surface plates 22 and 32 of the pullout wagon members 20 and 30 serve as a cover for covering the opening of the body and as a table. Tables 60 and 70 mounted via hinges to the front and back sides of the body 10 can be expanded horizontally, and by expanding the auxiliary tables 62, 64, 72 and 74 that are folded and stowed under the tables 60 and 70, a large table surface can be obtained.

Abstract: The present invention provides an enclosure, which can be DIN rail mounted or surface mounted, comprising a base adapted to cooperate with a DIN rail, a main housing for receiving equipment, and an initially separate extension section that is adapted to engage the main housing to increase the effective internal volume of the enclosure for receiving equipment.

Abstract: A battery casing is adapted to fit into at least two different receiving bays of different sizes. The casing includes an adapter panel which is movable into at least two positions. Moving the adapter panel to the first position increases the effective width of the casing, and allows the battery to be inserted securely into a first receiving bay. Moving the adapter panel to the second position maintains the original width of the casing. This allows the battery casing to be inserted securely into a receiving bay, which has the same width as that of the original casing.

Abstract: A pier-type wall system with a pair of piers or upright furniture cabinets or the like movably coupled to a bridge mechanism whereby the piers can be moved relative to each other while maintaining an appearance of structural and ornamental continuity between the piers and the bridge mechanism.

Abstract: A telescopingly adjustable furniture article is provided for filling an office space where the footprint dimensions of the office space are not known ahead of time or are likely to be periodically changed to different sizes. The furniture article includes a desk having a worksurface with ends, a support for supporting one of the ends, and a foot on the other end. A storage unit or cabinet having a top is provided. The foot adjustably rests on the top, so that the top supports the other end of the worksurface, but so that the furniture unit is horizontally adjustable to different locations partially under the worksurface. A Z-bracket interconnects the worksurface to the top of the cabinet to secure the relationship of the cabinet and the desk. The furniture article can advantageously be used by itself or in combination with a building wall or demountable architectural wall, or in combination with a partition system to define a plurality of non-uniformly dimensioned offices.

Abstract: An earthquake resistant frame structure which is shippable in a fully populated condition has a base member, a plurality of support members extending from the base member, a top portion disposed over the ends of the support members, a extension member disposed over the top portion, side stiffeners positioned perpendicularly between the support members, and a tie down assembly system positioned between the base member and a flooring surface. The extension member has a platform section and at least two legs depending substantially perpendicularly therefrom that slidingly engage the support members. The two legs have slots therethrough configured to receive fasteners that, when secured to support members, secure and maintain the extension member in position. First and second panels protrude laterally from the frame structure to form an extension area, from which a bracket hingedly depends. A variety of pin arrangements are used to prevent the removal of the bracket from the hinge.

Abstract: The present invention comprises an adjustable, retractable, and expandable plastic or cardboard cover frame, for example made of natural or synthetic wood grain or metallic finish, that would fit around a computer, television, VCR, or other electronic component, so as to mask the view of unsightly appliances and provide a decorative touch to the room. The product is produced with several types of fine wood and metallic finishes, allowing the user to choose a model that compliments or matches the furniture in their environment. In one embodiment the adjustable frame would come in several sizes and would be expandable or retractable to accommodate any size computer CPU, computer monitor, matching keyboard cover, television, VCR, as well as stereo equipment. The three dimensional ability to expand in height, width, and depth would allow the various sized models to adjust to fit virtually any size electronic component, and would fold flat for ease of packaging and manufacture.

Abstract: A service wagon has a box-shaped body 10 having an opened upper end, and the body 10 is supported by casters. Two pullout wagon members 20 and 30 are stowed in the body 10, which are pulled out toward the side directions during use. The upper surface plates 22 and 32 of the pullout wagon members 20 and 30 serve as a cover for covering the opening of the body and as a table. Tables 60 and 70 mounted via hinges to the front and back sides of the body 10 can be expanded horizontally, and by expanding the auxiliary tables 62, 64, 72 and 74 that are folded and stowed under the tables 60 and 70, a large table surface can be obtained.

Abstract: Disclosed is an entertainment center having a moveable front and shelves to hold a television, electronic entertainment components, and other household items. The front has an open area through which the television, or another desired item, is exposed and accessible when the front is in a closed position. Thus, the contents of the entertainment center, except for the television or other item, are concealed when the front is closed.

Abstract: A pier-type wall system with a pair of piers or upright furniture cabinets or the like movably coupled to a bridge mechanism whereby the piers can be moved relative to each other while maintaining an appearance of structural and ornamental continuity between the piers and the bridge mechanism.

Abstract: A storage system for sheeted objects such as clothes, including a storage unit, formed of a first component and a second component, and a rail assembly which includes a main rail and an extension portion in the form of at least one pivotally or telescopically connected rail element. The element is adapted to be supported in an extended condition, externally of the first component, so as to increase the effective length of the rail assembly when the second component is in an open condition.

Abstract: A furniture unit having a first tower and a second tower spaced from the first tower. Each of the first and second towers includes a first attachment surface and a second attachment surface. The furniture unit further includes an undivided top bridge member and an undivided bottom bridge member spaced from the top bridge member. The top bridge member has opposed ends each being attached to the first attachment surfaces. The bottom bridge member has opposed ends being attached to the second attachment surfaces. The first and second towers define a space for receiving a television or a television stand for supporting a television.

Abstract: A convertible medical appliance support apparatus includes a box-shaped hollow main body portion A suspended from overhead by a support apparatus B. A horizontal support table C extends forward from the front face of the vertical main body column to form a platform for supporting associated medical equipment. Multiple gas connections D are provided the main body portion together with a manual handle E near the bottom of the main column on a side of the column opposite from the support table to provide a convenient point to grip and move the body column into a desired position. Manually actuatable controls are provided at the handle, including brake release pushbuttons I and a motorized height adjustment toggle switch J. Multiple electrical connections F are included on the main body together with optional shelves G selectively attachable below the main platform.

Abstract: A fuel dispenser with telescoping frame having a upper column portion operatively affixed to a lower column portion for movement of the upper column portion relative to the lower column portion. In one embodiment, a valance is attached to the upper column portion. In this embodiment, the upper column portion and valance are adapted for movement toward and away from the lower column portion.

Abstract: A versatile drawer organizer structure for segregating a plurality of items. The structure includes a main compartment and two adjustable side compartments located on each side of the main compartment. Each of the side compartments can slide toward the main compartment or away from the main compartment thus decreasing and increasing the size of the side compartments and decreasing and increasing the overall width of the structure so that the structure precisely fits within the inside width of the drawer. The overall width of the structure can be adjusted without cutting of the material making up the structure and without making any permanent alterations to the structure. Thus, the structure can be easily sized to precisely fit the inside width of a large number of different drawers and many other enclosed spaces.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an inside trim for a vehicle, such as, for example, a motor vehicle.According to the invention, the inside trim is formed by at least a case (1) for stowing articles and by a housing (2) provided in the interior of the vehicle, the case (1) being designed to be removable, fully or in part, in relation to the housing (2), and the trim being provided with means for displacing and/or deploying the storage space defined by the case (1) outside the housing (2).

Abstract: A retractable weather shield for protecting an outdoor structure from the elements, comprising a base panel; a first telescoping panel slidably mounted and supported within the base panel, the first telescoping panel being stored substantially within the base panel when in a stored position and extending substantially outside the base panel when in a deployed position; mounting means for mounting the shield above the structure; and wherein the shield extends over the structure in a substantially perpendicular direction when the first telescoping panel is in the deployed position so as to protect the structure from the elements.

Abstract: A modular enclosure includes multiple interlocking molded plastic components and panels to form an exterior structure for the enclosure. The exterior structure provides a protective and aesthetic housing which encloses and covers an interior enclosure housing electronic and mechanical equipment. The exterior interlocking components may be fabricated of plastic utilizing rotationally molding techniques to provide a hollow wall design resulting in structural rigidity and strength to the various external parts and components of the enclosure. The modularity of the present enclosure allows for easy replacement of exterior components without affecting operation of the equipment housed inside the enclosure.

Abstract: An adjustable circuit card storage device including a first and second support member which are substantially parallel and opposingly spaced from one another and defining a space for accommodating a plurality of circuit cards substantially normally there between. A pair of spaced adjustment plates extending between and adjustably connecting the first and second support members together to permit the spacing therebetween to be adjusted. A first adjustment assembly including a first part rotatably secured to one of the first and second support members and a second part formed in one of the pair of adjustment plates. The first part being operatively engaged with the second part such that rotation of the first part adjusts the spacing between the first support member and the second support member.

Abstract: A combination article for use as a kitchen organizer for holding and organizing both cookbooks and recipes on file cards, comprising an expandable bookholder portion and adapted for selectively accessing the recipes and cookbooks from either of two sides of the organizer is disclosed.

Abstract: A system for building metallic cabinets of different dimensions with a minimum of inventory for parts that includes first and second panels, used in pairs and kept in opposite spaced apart relationship with respect to each other by connecting bottom and top panels. The first and second panels include interlocking longitudinally extends slots and mal rib members that can be readily assembled and, optionally, extension panels removably mounted in between the first and second panels. In the space defined by these panels, a number of accessories can be readily suspended, such as shelves, hinge assemblies and the like, at any position by using fasteners mounted along longitudinally extending slots internal in said space on the opposite surfaces of the panels. Cover panels and back panels are slidably mounted along cooperating rails and slots, respectively, located on predetermined positions of the first and second panels.

Abstract: A cabinet structure for housing electric or electronic equipments, has a front cabinet, a rear column whose height can be varied according to that of the front cabinet, structure fittings including a telescoping head to be superimposed to the column, a plurality of telescoping grid bottom plates, to be placed between two C-shaped profiles of a raceway for connecting the front cabinet to the rear column, together with a T-shaped crossbeam. The telescoping head and the grid bottom plates when in the telescoped position fit in their width to the width of the front cabinet which can range between a simple width for cabinet structures to be installed near a wall and a double width for cabinet structures to be installed in the middle of a room.

Abstract: An improved prefabricated cabinet assembly similar in appearance to professionally installed customized cabinets, but that is easily, quickly and inexpensively installed in different configurations. The cabinet assembly comprises at least one cabinet unit having opposed sides and a rear wall. A hanger assembly is provided to suspend the cabinet units on a wall structure, comprising a horizontal bar mounted to the rear wall of the cabinet units having a downward-facing groove, interlocked with a horizontal bar mounted on the wall structure which has a corresponding upward-facing groove. The hanger assembly permits sliding cabinet units along the wall to a desired spaced-apart position. Spacer panels are mounted to span the spaces between adjacent cabinet units. Each of the spacer panels has a plurality of spaced apart grooves cut into its rear face, along with a plurality of visible, spaced apart cut lines to permit easy cutting of the spacer panels at desired widths.

Abstract: A telescopingly adjustable furniture article is provided for filling an office space where the footprint dimensions of the office space are not known ahead of time or are likely to be periodically changed to different sizes. The furniture article includes a desk having a work surface with ends, a support for supporting one of the ends, and a foot on the other end. A storage unit or cabinet having a top is provided. The foot adjustably rests on the top so that the top supports the other end of the work surface, but so that the furniture unit is horizontally adjustable to different locations partially under the work surface. A Z-bracket interconnects the work surface to the top of the cabinet to secure the relationship of the cabinet and the desk. The furniture article can advantageously be used by itself, in combination with a building wall or demountable architectural wall, or in combination with a partition system to define a plurality of non-uniformly dimensioned offices.

Abstract: A versatile drawer organizer structure for segregating a plurality of items. The structure includes a main compartment and two adjustable side compartments located on each side of the main compartment. Each of the side compartments can slide toward the main compartment or away from the main compartment thus decreasing and increasing the size of the side compartments and decreasing and increasing the overall width of the structure so that the structure precisely fits within the inside width of the drawer. The overall width of the structure can be adjusted without cutting of the material making up the structure and without making any permanent alterations to the structure. Thus, the structure can be easily sized to precisely fit the inside width of a large number of different drawers and many other enclosed spaces.

Abstract: A coat rack and cabinet combination includes a wheeled flat base frame, a wheeled sliding bar moved in and out of a bottom box on the wheel flat base frame, a first upright raised from the base frame and holding a mirror, a second upright raised from the sliding bar outside the base frame, the second upright having pegs for hanging clothes, a top retractable hanging tube and a bottom retractable hanging tube connected between the first upright and the second upright at different elevations, and a cabinet suspended from the top retractable hanging tube.

Abstract: A storage and display rack for two different sizes of video boxes, whereby the bigger of the two boxes will extend lengthwise in a horizontal orientation in the rack and two of the smaller boxes will extend horizontally widthwise in a side-by-side relationship in the rack, with the front ends of the two different size boxes lying in a common vertical plane. The larger boxes are supported lengthwise horizontally on a plurality of first ribs formed on spaced parallel side walls of the rack and extend only partially toward a back wall of the rack. The smaller boxes are supported horizontally widthwise between second ribs formed on both sides of a center partition and selected first ribs on an adjacent side wall, and extend completely to the back wall of the rack. The rack may be formed of two one-piece sections to provide compactness for shipping, and then snapped together in a vertical stacked relationship for use.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a universal cabinet structure receiving a television set therein. The cabinet includes a pair of adjustably positioned towers which define an adjustable television set receiving area between the towers. An adjustable bridging element is arranged between the towers to accommodate the adjustment of the respective towers. A fixed, one-piece front trim member is attached to the adjustable bridging element and extends at least a distance between the spaced towers.

Abstract: A storage compartment has a cover which pivots between a closed position and an open position and is pivotally mounted to a vehicle panel, such as a door, on one vertical edge. The cover includes a foldable floor section having one edge mounted to the edge of the cover and an opposite edge mounted to the vehicle such that the floor folds up when the cover is closed and opens flat when the cover is moved to an open position. A sidewall extends from the vertical edge of the cover opposite a pivot connection and is made of a collapsible material which folds in an accordion-like fashion to allow the compartment to fully collapse when the cover is moved to a closed position and expand and provide a generally triangular shaped storage compartment when opened.

Abstract: A foldable document file box with an adjustable volume which can be folded in a flat configuration for easier storage, having two half shells joined by releasable closure elements to permit adjustment of the volume defined by the half shells. The half shells are connected so that they can be placed in a flat configuration while remaining connected. Detent elements are provided to adjust the volume of the document file box in a stepped manner.

Abstract: A utility box for use in shooting sports comprising a top, a base, a front, a back and spaced apart ends defining a substantially hollow interior. The container further comprises a plurality of drawers for receiving a variety of tools, accessories and supplies. A portion of the interior includes a plurality of shelves, which are accessible through a hinged door attached at a side of the container. The container further includes a pair of support arms pivotally attached at the ends of the container. The support arms include notches configured to receive a firearm. The container further includes a pair of legs extendable from a housing in the base of the container. The legs and the interior of the housing include cooperating wedging surfaces for locking the legs into a variety of user selected positions. The legs and the interior of the housing further include a tab and a plurality of teeth, respectively, which cooperatively engage to lock the legs into any of a plurality of user selected positions.

Abstract: A versatile drawer organizer structure for segregating a plurality of items. The structure includes a main compartment and two adjustable side compartments located on each side of the main compartment. Each of the side compartments can slide toward the main compartment or away from the main compartment thus decreasing and increasing the size of the side compartments and decreasing and increasing the overall width of the structure so that the structure precisely fits within the inside width of the drawer. The overall width of the structure can be adjusted without cutting of the material making up the structure and without making any permanent alterations to the structure. Thus, the structure can be easily sized to precisely fit the inside width of a large number of different drawers and many other enclosed spaces.

Abstract: A collapsible trunk spacer apparatus (10) for the trunks of automobiles wherein the spacer apparatus includes a generally rectangular collapsible carrier unit (11) having generally rigid end panels (21, 22) and generally flexible side walls (23, 24) which are operatively associated with a telescoping support unit (12) for varying the length of the carrier unit (11), and moveable divider units (13) for creating individual compartments within the carrier unit (11).

Abstract: A display device with article support device thereon is provided. The article support device is elongatable to cope with different size of the article. The display device has a casing which defines an inside which is space within the casing and an outside which is space not within the casing. The display device comprises a rear casing having two passages. The support device comprises an elongatable frame and a retainer which passes through the passage and is connected to the rear casing by a first screw. The retainer has a first end on which a pressure exertion apparatus is provided. The pressure exertion apparatus is accessible from outside. A thread is provided at the pressure exertion apparatus and cooperates with a second screw. The retainer and the second screw have a hole for passage of the elongatable frame which is positioned and unable to move when the second screw is screwed to tighten the pressure exertion apparatus.

Abstract: A lower front for water coolers for reducing the expense and labor of renovating different brands of used water coolers. In one of its aspects, the apparatus comprises new front panel elements that are substantially identical to each other, and are shaped and adapted to replace corresponding used front panel elements on the used water coolers even though such used front panel elements, and related parts, are different from each other.

Abstract: A storage and display rack for two different sizes of video boxes, whereby the bigger of the two boxes will extend lengthwise in a horizontal orientation in the rack and two of the smaller boxes will extend horizontally widthwise in a side-by-side relationship in the rack, with the front ends of the two different size boxes lying in a common vertical plane. The larger boxes are supported lengthwise horizontally on a plurality of first ribs formed on spaced parallel side walls of the rack and extend only partially toward a back wall of the rack. The smaller boxes are supported horizontally widthwise between second ribs formed on both sides of a center partition and selected first ribs on an adjacent side wall, and extend completely to the back wall of the rack. The rack may be formed of two one-piece sections to provide compactness for shipping, and then snapped together in a vertical stacked relationship for use.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a adjustable kitchen appliance garage which contains kitchen small gadgets and appliance within. The unit has a retractable door to cover the gadgets and appliances giving an aesthetic appearance in the kitchen. The unit is also adjustable and has an fixedly adjustable shroud located on the top of the unit being slightly larger than the bottom unit housing permitting sliding thereover. The adjustability is a function of the distance from the kitchen counter top to the bottom of the kitchen cabinets. In addition, the shroud and the bottom unit both have corresponding angular corner pieces which may concurrently form obtuse angles such that the unit can be positioned in a corner of a kitchen as well as on a kitchen wall.

Abstract: A filing system comprising a box file and a concertina file which is housed in the box file, the box file preferably being split into two parts along a diagonal of the end walls, so that it can be opened out onto a surface and the concertina file can then be extended out of it to allow access to the contents. In alternative forms the end walls are divided along different lines (for example into an L-shape) and the box may be formed from a blank of sheet material such as cardboard, or it may be moulded from a resilient plastics material.

Abstract: A housing for self-contained, isolated or free-standing automats having a ratio of the floor area dimensions to the height which is relatively small, comprises individual wall elements, which correspond to the height of the housing and which are fabricated from extruded aluminum. Intermediate bases or bottoms are provided which are disposed in planes located transversely to the wall elements to which the wall elements are bolted so as to mutually or respectively overlap.

Abstract: A legless shelf assembly for use in a locker to provide support for articles to be stored in the locker. The shelf assembly has first and second shelf members movably relative to each other to expanded and retracted positions. Releasable cooperating rachet teeth on the side walls of the shelf members retain the shelf members in their expanded positions. An actuator cam rotatably mounted on one of the shelf members cooperates with teeth on the other of the shelf members to move the shelf members in opposite directions and further retain the shelf members in their expanded positions in tight engagement with the side walls of the locker.

Abstract: A removable shelf for a vacuum-drying cabinet is machanically expandable so that it comes into thermal contact under pressure over a large area with the heated walls of the cabinet interior. The shelf can be inserted into a supporting framework which can be freely positioned in the cabinet interior and can be removed for cleaning. A baffle plate on the supporting framework protects the material to be dried from strong air currents when the cabinet interior is evacuated.