Abstract: A foldable hamper that has a ridged front wall and real wall; two ridged side walls engaging the front and real walls, forming an interior space; a lid that removably engages the front wall and the side walls, the lid having a top, two side flaps, door and door frame, the door being attached to the top of the door frame, and swings inward to the interior space to permit access to the interior space; wherein each side flap extends over the edge of a side wall and removably attaches to the side wall, and the door frame extends over the front wall and removably attaches to the front wall; and wherein the side walls have a seam that permits the side walls to inwardly bend toward one another.

Abstract: An easily erected, collapsible cardboard display for merchandise having a front panel, integral side panels and a rear panel integral with a side panel forming a housing into which a separate support panel is inserted to provide support. Shelves formed from the display's front panel are secured to the support panel and shelves formed from the support panel are secured to a rear panel to provide supported interior shelving. The housing side panels are integrally attached to the front panel and have longitudinal perforated fold lines formed down the middle dividing the side panel into equal sections allowing the display to be collapsed to a flat configuration.

Abstract: A refrigerator cabinet including a first shelf defining a U-shape, wherein the U-shape is off-center so that a first side of the U-shape is wider than the an opposite, second side of the U-shape, a second U-shaped shelf having left, right and back portions located in a horizontal fashion above the first shelf, and a mounting structure for supporting the first and second U-shaped shelves.

Abstract: Provided is a portable studio apparatus capable of obtaining high photographing quality by minimizing light of an inner illumination device that is irradiated to an outside, and capable of photographing a large-sized subject by minimizing a size of the portable studio apparatus when the portable studio apparatus is carried while increasing a size of an accommodation space when the portable studio apparatus is assembled.

Abstract: In accordance with an embodiment, a hybrid modular furniture and container unit includes a base shell, a base core layer, and a set of base inner panels. The base shell has a shell bottom, a first shell wall, a second shell wall, a third shell wall, a fourth shell wall, and upper flaps associated with each of the respective walls. The base core layer has a core bottom, a first core wall, a second core wall, a third core wall, and a fourth core wall. The core layer is disposed within the base shell. The base inner panels include a first inner panel wall, a second inner panel wall, a third inner panel wall, and a fourth inner panel wall. The inner panel walls disposed within the shell and each upper flap is folded over a respective core wall and inner panel wall.

Abstract: Portable, collapsible, lightweight housing structure for outdoors, and a method of assembling, and using the same. The invention encompasses an apparatus for providing shelter for humans and animals, which is portable, collapsible, and easily transportable from location to location, and can be quickly assembled, and disassembled. The apparatus has features which allows for a quick and easy assembly, and also allows for immediate use outdoors by the user. The portable, collapsible apparatus, has a ceiling or roof, and wall or panels that are made of one or more layers of material, such as, corrugated material, plastic material, composite material, waterproof material, weatherproof material, rigid honeycomb board material, polyethylene material, polypropylene material. Optionally, the inventive apparatus could also have an attachable or detachable base or floor.

Abstract: An improved monument structure combining an integrated construction system with carbon fiber reinforced composites to form an exoskeleton chassis. The chassis includes an above work deck subassembly, a below work deck subassembly, and a rear service wall subassembly, each respective subassembly is formed using carbon fiber reinforced composites (CFRC) pre-impregnated panel skins. The subassemblies are reinforced with a unidirectional carbon fiber.

Abstract: In accordance with some embodiments, a self-expanding, collapsible mechanism (e.g., for expanding an outer substrate or substrates of a display unit) and a display unit comprising at least one self-expanding, collapsible mechanism are disclosed. In one or more embodiments, a self-expanding mechanism is load-bearing. In one embodiment, a display unit may be configured to have at least one load-bearing surface (e.g., supported by one or more load-bearing inserts).

Abstract: In accordance with an embodiment, a hybrid modular furniture and container unit includes a base shell, a base core layer, and a set of base inner panels. The base shell has a shell bottom, a first shell wall, a second shell wall, a third shell wall, a fourth shell wall, and upper flaps associated with each of the respective walls. The base core layer has a core bottom, a first core wall, a second core wall, a third core wall, and a fourth core wall. The core layer is disposed within the base shell. The base inner panels include a first inner panel wall, a second inner panel wall, a third inner panel wall, and a fourth inner panel wall. The inner panel walls disposed within the shell and each upper flap is folded over a respective core wall and inner panel wall.

Abstract: Manufactured as from cardboard panels, or similar, in which are performed folds and grooves, and through which such panels may be conformed and united among them, for configuration of a polygonal module, in which it will be helped by means of the use of connection parts, besides a cover, which will serve as support surface for the products in exhibition, and all these component parts will interact among them, granting, to the final product obtained, the stability and the mechanic resistance necessary for the performance of its functions, notably in a sense to enable the exposition of the most varied types of products and, in special, those ones that are presented with a higher nominal weight.

Abstract: A support can provide information and display objects. The compartment of the support is hinged to switch between a flat folded condition and an unfolded and open functional condition to receive an object. It comprises a retractable wall (115) for holding the compartment in its unfolded and open condition and an elastic element (127) for biasing the holding wall in an unretracted holding position. The flattening of the compartment is done by retracting the holding wall against the action of an elastic element. The pivoting holding retracting wall (115) is a shoring wall between a floor face (105) and a ceiling face (103) with which they form a force descending rod.

Abstract: An organizer/storage system that mounts on top of a computer workstation for storage of office supplies, devices, or files that makes efficient use of the available space above, or on one or both sides of the computer workstation. The organizer/storage system includes a top platform and side panels, and may include back and bottom panels with interlocking closure systems, and slide-in shelves with optional drawers. Optional cutouts in the side panels allow airflow to cool the computer, and optional cutouts in the back panels permit connection of conduit or electrical wires. When adaptive fasteners are used for attachment to the computer workstation, the height of the organizer/storage system may be adjusted. Exterior side shelves may be attached to one or both of the side panels to permit storage of a greater variety of objects. The organizer/storage system may be made from a single sheet of suitable material.

Abstract: A package for feminine hygiene articles. The package includes a refillable cabinet having a front, a back, a top, a bottom, a first side, a second side, and a frame, the frame forming at least one feminine hygiene storage cavity having a frontward facing opening, and a plurality of replaceable drawers each containing a plurality of feminine hygiene articles and being slidingly installed within the feminine hygiene storage cavity.

Abstract: A shelf unit includes a back wall having first and second end sections. First and second side walls extend outwardly from and in general perpendicular relation to the end sections of the back wall. Each side wall includes at least one first slot. The back wall and first and second side walls are formed from a first board made of a corrugated material. At least one first shelf formed from a second board made of a corrugated material extends between the first and second side walls. The first shelf has opposing end sections which project through the first slot of each side wall for securing the first shelf to the first and second side walls without the need of associated fasteners. The first slot has the same shape as a cross-sectional shape of the first shelf.

Abstract: A volume-adjustable unit including a first layer, a second layer, and multiple inner paper layers disposed between the first and second layers. Each inner paper layer has two opposing sides, and each of the two opposing sides is adhered to an adjacent layer of the each inner paper layer through an adhesive layer. The adhesive layer includes multiple adhesive strips which are substantially in parallel, are spaced apart from each other and are arranged in such a way that each section of the each inner paper layer adheres to at most one adjacent layer on one of the two opposing sides through an adhesive strip, whereby multiple hexagonal columns are formed by the inner paper layers as the unit is stretched-out. The unit can be used to prepare a volume-adjustable frame of a piece of light furniture and transported from one place to another in smaller volume.

Abstract: A rectilinear folded and glued container with tiered shelves has multiple shelf panels cut out of a front panel with which the shelf panels, and main container front, side and back panels are integrally connected. The container has an internally placed shelf-raising panel that is attached to the shelf panels as part of a fold and glue processing technique that produces a knocked down flat container to be erected. The shelf raising panel preferably is an integral panel that is separate from the main container panels so as to be relatively movable, and is affixed to the shelf panels. Displacing or translating the shelf-raising panel during erection of the container from its knocked-down-flat configuration articulates the shelves into position. The shelf raising panel can be captured between top and bottom ends of the erected container, thus fixing the erected container and articulated shelves in a rigid shape.

Abstract: A three-dimensional article produced from sheet material and comprising a frame unit having a plurality of outer sides made of sheet material each of which having a different angular disposition is provided. First and second longitudinal ends of the frame unit are interconnected by a female fastener embedded in the first end and by a male fastener introduced through the second end and coupled with the female fastener. A kit for assembling the three-dimensional article comprising a plurality of expandable separate members made from sheet material and set in a flat condition is also provided.

Abstract: A method of involving the erection of foldable flat blanks to construct tubes of predetermined configurations for assembly in combination to form respective mannequin devices to, when draped with a selected cover, simulate furniture to stage a property. The device of the present invention includes one or more blanks in the form of flatten tubes, erected into tubular components and assembled together to simulate the shape of furniture pieces and which may be draped with a fitted cover to mock the desired furniture piece.

Abstract: A folded and glued container that quickly erects into a container having multiple shelf structures is formed of a plurality of panels defining a back panel, a front panel opposite the back panel, two longitudinally opposite endwall panels joined to the back panel and the front panel. The container further includes two laterally opposite sidewalls joined to the front panel. The back panel is integrally joined to one of the two endwall panels and attached to the other of the two endwall panels. Inwardly folded bellows panels extend between and integrally joined to the other of the two endwall panels and the sidewalls. When the sidewalls are folded upwardly from a knock-down-flat configuration of the container, the sidewalls erect the two endwall panels and the back panel into a rectilinear box in which multiple shelf panels cut out from the front panel are erected in unison into their final configuration.

Abstract: Apparatus for protecting, from wear, tear and abuse, the interior walls (e.g., the side and back walls) of a conventional storage locker of the type commonly used in schools, gymnasia, clubs and work places for temporarily storing various possessions of the locker user. Such apparatus preferably comprises a foldable protective panel made of a durable textile, cloth fabric, plastic, textile/plastic blends or other flexible material that is shaped and sized to overlay a major portion of at least one of the interior walls of such locker. A plurality of attachment elements, such as magnets, serves to releasably attach such panel to the locker wall(s) at spaced locations over the surface of the panel. Preferably, the panel is made of denim, and the denim panel supports a plurality of organizing pockets and/or loops of different sizes and shapes that are adapted to temporarily receive and/or support various possessions of the locker user, e.g., a cell phone, wallet, coins, writing utensils, tools, books, food, etc.

Abstract: A collapsible cabinet includes a rectangular cabinet body made out of a soft fabric sheet material and having a top panel, a bottom panel, a left side panel, a right side panel, a back panel and a front opening, hook and loop pads fixedly provided on the outside of the cabinet body such that multiple collapsible cabinets can be fastened together to form a combination cabinet unit, a hard support plate hinged to one side edge of the back panel inside the cabinet body for supporting the cabinet body in shape, and a partition member detachably mounted in the cabinet body to divide the holding space of the cabinet body into multiple small storage spaces.

Abstract: A shelf unit includes a back wall having first and second end sections. First and second side walls extend outwardly from and in general perpendicular relation to the end sections of the back wall. Each side wall includes at least one first slot. The back wall and first and second side walls are formed from a first board made of a corrugated material. At least one first shelf formed from a second board made of a corrugated material extends between the first and second side walls. The first shelf has opposing end sections which project through the first slot of each side wall for securing the first shelf to the first and second side walls without the need of associated fasteners. The first slot has the same shape as a cross-sectional shape of the first shelf.

Abstract: A module support for forming a unitary display preferably from containers having outwardly extending access panels. In particular, a common module support for creating an array from two or more container modules is provided. The module support may be advantageously utilized as a stand alone display for floor, shelf, and/or counter placement. The module support may also be hung on a wall or column using hanging elements, e.g., double-sided adhesives, hook and loop fastening elements, and hook and/or aperture elements.

Abstract: A collapsible shelf unit has a three-sided frame made of a single sheet of foldable material and separate shelves which are hinged to the sides and rear of the frame so that the shelf unit can be collapsed to a substantially flat state by folding the shelves up against the rear of the back and folding the sides inward.

Abstract: A furniture article suited for shipment in a compact carton has a top, a back hinged from the rear edge of the top, opposing side panels hinged from the back, and means for holding the opposing side panels in position, such as a stretcher bar, or a shelf hinged from the back to fold down and engage the side panels. A table particularly useful for computer use has a middle panel, a fold down shelf hinged from the middle panel, and drawers. When a wedge and pocket fastener is used in combination with the factory attachment of hinges, the articles can be assembled by a consumer at the point of use, without the use of tools or screws or bolts.

Abstract: A DIY cabinet has a foldable frame, a top panel, a bottom panel, a rear panel and multiple pop-it fasteners. The panels are attached to the foldable frame with the pop-it fasteners. Each pop-it fastener is composed of a countersunk tube and a stud. The countersunk tubes are pressed into head holes in panels, and the studs are screwed into and extend from base holes in the foldable frame and align with corresponding head holes in the panels. The studs extending from the base holes are pressed respectively into the countersunk tube in the head holes. Thereby, the panels are conveniently mounted on the foldable frame without using any tools. Moreover, the foldable frame can be folded to reduce the size of the disassembled DIY cabinet.

Abstract: A storage system made of cardboard comprising a load bearing structure defining a rectangular storage space and storage elements in the structure, wherein the load bearing structure is a mantle having a U-shaped profile and vertical boundary plates, the mantle (1) comprises a rear plate (2), a pair of side plates (3, 4) and reinforcement beams (5, 6) constituting extension of the side plates and defines at both sides together with the rear plate (2) and side plates (3, 4) respective U-shaped vertical channels open towards inner direction; further comprises upper and lower cross reinforcement members (11a, 11b) fixed to the mantle (1) and close the channels. The channels receive spacing members and the storage elements being generally shelves.

Abstract: A collapsible shelf unit has a three-sided frame made of a single sheet of foldable material and separate shelves which are hinged to the sides and rear of the frame so that the shelf unit can be collapsed to a substantially flat state by folding the shelves up against the rear of the back and folding the sides inward.

Abstract: A modular furniture construction system and kit having a horizontal platform with a coordinate region on a bottom side. The coordinate region has a coordinate pattern formed from a plurality of bore clusters, with each bore cluster preferably having two bores. The construction also includes first and second substructures each having at least two vertical panels which are vertically hinged together to form a preferably a ninety degree angle. The upper ends of the vertical panels are releasably connected to the bores such that a first panel of a first substructure contacts or at least confronts a second panel of a second substructure in a parallel manner.

Abstract: A collapsible shelf unit has a three-sided frame made of a single sheet of foldable material and separate shelves which are hinged to the sides and rear of the frame so that the shelf unit can be collapsed to a substantially flat state by folding the shelves up against the rear of the back and folding the sides inward.

Abstract: A foldable, point-of-purchase display stand is disclosed. The display stand is manufactured from a piece sheet of corrugated board. The display stand has a shelf that is secured by a hook affixed with a pop rivet or eyelet. The disclosed stand is stable for weight-bearing for use in the advertising industry for displaying books and magazines. The display stand of the invention is quickly and easily assembled.

Abstract: A counter display for cosmetics includes a substantially one piece corrugated paperboard comprising a rear wall, sidewalls having inner and outer side wall panels, top wall panel and bottom wall panel attached to each other at foldlines. A top section is formed with a top section front wall panel and with flaps that fold against the side and front panels. A bottom section is formed with further flaps and panels that form a bottom shelf and a bottom front wall panel. The bottom section forms a shelf that is locked to a slot in the rear wall with a tab. Shelves have flaps that are locked to the side walls between the inner and outer side wall panels. The upper side wall inner and outer panels lock top wall flaps in place. The inner panels are locked in place by tabs and slots in the rear wall.

Abstract: A furniture model system is provided including at least one model furniture piece having a three dimensional rectilinear configuration and a picture on each of the faces thereof which simulate an associated view of a related furniture piece.

Abstract: An inexpensive, strong, fully recyclable and easy to assemble display shelf assembly made from folded blanks of corrugated liner board, includes a support housing having a back panel with side panels extending forwardly from opposite edges thereof. Each side panel has an inner wall and a spaced, parallel outer wall connected by narrow panels at their opposite edges, defining box-like structures. A plurality of slots are formed in the opposite, confronting inner walls, and a plurality of shelf units have their opposite ends received in respective slots to support the shelf units on the support housing. Each shelf unit is made from folded blanks of corrugated liner board so that a substantially unbroken top surface is provided, with box beam structures beneath and supporting the top surface.

Abstract: A multi-media storage container assembled from electrically non-conducting materials and including an elongated rectilinear outer sleeve, or case, that defines a cavity in which a partitionable insert assembly, or drawer, resides to receive and securely store different types and sizes of computer data media in a dust-free, static-free environment. A plurality of columnar supports are located within the cavity and adjacent side panels to enhance the structural rigidity of the outer sleeve. The columnar supports extend through the outer sleeve to enable interconnection of the columnar supports of a first outer sleeve to those of, at least, a second outer sleeve, thereby enabling the creation of virtually, continuous column supports to enhance the stackability of storage containers. A plurality of tracks releasably couples to the columnar supports to provide a smooth sliding surface for the insert assembly.

Abstract: A ready-to-assemble cabinet including two upstanding side panels, at least two fixed shelves between the side panels, a folding back panel attached to the side panels, and hardware for holding the components together. The cabinet may optionally include additional fixed and adjustable shelves. The back panel is preattached to the side panels by the manufacturer to create a back panel/side panel sub-assembly. The back panel includes a number of vertically scored fold lines running from top to bottom, which delineate longitudinal sections of the back panel. The scored fold lines permit the sub-assembly to be folded accordion-style for packaging, whereby the back panel sections are sandwiched between the side panels. Serrated plastic dowel pins hold the shelves to the side panels to eliminate the need for tools and/or adhesives and permit assembly of the cabinet in only three to five minutes.

Abstract: A blank for constructing a box file, card index box, or the like which, in the made up form includes a pair of similar half shells hinged together along a common edge. The blank includes a pair of base members each having outwardly extending side portions on at least three sides which can be bent up to form side walls. Each side portion is joined to the adjacent side portion by an inwardly foldable connection section which is adapted to form a right angled corner when the blank is folded into shape. An interconnecting or stacking system for the file storing boxes is also provided. The stacking system includes a connector body having a slot or aperture and a generally U-shaped clip member having a pair of legs. Each leg of the clip is adapted to fit in a respective slot of the connector body. When two such connector bodies are suitably positioned in the adjacent walls of two corresponding boxes, the boxes may be clipped together by inserting the legs of the clip member into the adjacent slots.

Abstract: A storage unit, in the category of a cabinet, bookcase, locker and cubby, as provided which includes a frame defining top, bottom, and side walls to the storage unit. At least one shelf member and at least one shelf supporting member are received in the frame to divide the frame into separate storage cubicles or lockers. The frame is made from two blanks. A first blank forms the top and at least a part of the sides. The second blank forms at least a part of the bottom and may form a part of the sides. Each blank, as well as the shelves and shelf supports, are made from a core having upper and lower surfaces which are covered with a coating. The coating extends beyond edges of the blanks to define a channel which receives a finishing piece. Grooves are formed in the top blank to define bending points and separate the what will be the top of the frame from the sides of the frame. Shallower grooves are formed in the first and second blanks and define one guide channels for the shelves and shelf supports.

Abstract: A shrouded container includes a display stand having a general configuration of a rectangular prism and bounding an internal space for receiving items to be displayed when the display stand is in its erected position of use, and a shroud configured to be slid over the display stand and including a top that completes the enclosure of the internal space when the shroud is mounted on the display stand to permit shipping of the items to be displayed in such enclosed space.

Abstract: An inexpensive, strong, and easy to assemble display shelf unit made from folded blanks of corrugated liner board, includes a base member having a back panel with side panels extending forwardly from opposite edges thereof. Each side panel has a plurality of flaps on its free edge folded inwardly and rearwardly alongside the respective side panel to define a plurality of generally vertically aligned pockets. A plurality of shelf units extend between the side panels and are made from folded blanks of corrugated liner board. Each shelf unit has a downturned flap on its opposite end engaged in a respective pocket to support the shelf units on the base. Shelf supports are engaged between adjacent shelf units at approximately their midportion to reinforce the shelf units.

Abstract: Modular display booth units are made from an upstanding bent sheet body portion located at its top and bottom in respective depending and upstanding lips of counter top and tray portions. Inside the body portions, rails extend from side to side. Hooked ends latch into latching apertures in the side wall and the side wall of any adjacent unit to link them together. Special angled joining units are provided to allow the units to be joined to form elongate assemblies of varying configuration.

Abstract: A merchandise display device is disclosed which includes a vertically disposed rear wall having opposing side edges that are attached to a pair of opposing, vertically disposed side wall assemblies. Each side wall assembly includes an inner panel facing the display section of the device, an outer panel foldably connected to the inner panel and a spacer panel interposed between substantial portions of the inner and outer panels. The inner panels of the side wall assemblies include vertically spaced, cooperating openings to accommodate shelf support members associated with shelves installed in the device. The shelves are inclined to promote gravity feed of product to the front edges of the shelves. A preferred embodiment allows the degree of shelf inclination to be quickly adjusted. An optional bin insert may be used convert one or more shelves into a bin-like structure for holding individual packages of product.

Abstract: Moving side panels of a display stand toward each other causes shelf supports to automatically move individual shelves from shelf-up to shelf-down positions during erection of the stand from a collapsed to an erect state.

Abstract: Furniture which can readily be disassembled has spaced upright side walls, a rear wall connected to the side walls, transverse mounting elements connected to the side walls, and a safeguard holder mounted on the transverse mounting elements and bearing upon the rear wall.

Abstract: A cabinet formed from corrugated cardboard blanks in which a first blank forms a cabinet assembly having a back, top, bottom and sides and a movable cover. Second and third blanks form first and second shelving units in the cabinet assembly. Portions of the first blank and a fourth blank engage the second and third blanks to retain the blanks in the cabinet assembly in fixed positions.

Abstract: A paper-product shelving construction composed of a single-piece paper-product shroud and a shelving assembly, fitted within the shroud, and formed from paper-product components. The shelving assembly includes a plurality of fluted shelf members extending between a pair of support walls. The shroud includes a back wall, two sidewalls and an open front face. A pair of flaps folded from the tops of the front face and the back wall each have a locking flap which is folded downward into aligned slots formed by two pairs of side flaps folded from the tops of the two sidewalls.

Abstract: A shipping and display container for retail sales of small items such as candy includes a plurality of vertically stacked boxes, each with a front opening for removal of merchandise and a vertical divider for mechanical strength. The boxes can be glued together. A display tray is glued to the top of the stacked boxes. A decorative wrapper, which is glued around three sides of the stacked boxes and display tray, includes easily removable perforated access panels aligned with the front openings in the boxes. The access panels are left in position during shipment and are removed for display. A base pallet is attached to the bottom of the container for protection thereof and for raising the level of the container to facilitate display.

Abstract: A front loading corrugated container for the storage or shipment of garments on hangers. The container is erected from a unitary blank and has a four-sided tubular body which is closed at the top by a closure that is formed from flaps that are foldably attached to the tops of the sides of the body. Each of an opposed pair of top flaps has a secondary flap which is inturned with respect to the top flap to which it is attached to extend into the interior of the container through aligned slots in another of an opposed pair of top flaps, and the secondary flaps, which constitute an integral hanger bar, have aligned apertures for receiving garment hanger hooks and are supported along opposed sides by portions of each of the other opposed pair of top flaps which lie on the opposed sides of the slots therein.

Abstract: A collapsable table for the support of a heavy object is formed from a reinforced rectangularly shaped center panel with reinforced side supports. The supports are folded 90 degrees to the center panel and a retaining panel is bent and locked into the support panels to provide a rigid structure. Slots are formed in the center panel in a position to accommodate paper and the like. A support table is formed for the collapsable table and adapted for receiving the collapsable table.

Abstract: A novel structural locking apparatus and method which utilizes corrugated fiberboard components entirely to join structural elements into a finished product of high durability.The locking apparatus is specifically designed for and applied to bookshelving units but may readily be applied to larger or smaller products wherein it is necessary to join one wall surface to another.A unique design allows all components to be factory pre-cut so that the apparatus components may be readily assembled by personnel unskilled in the art of furniture assembly.The design allows the bookshelf kit components to be shipped flat for reduced transportation costs.