Abstract: An energy saving inner door device for inhibiting the loss of cold air from a refrigerator when the refrigerator's outer door is opened, the device including a panel pivotally or hingedly attached to the inside of the refrigerator for closing off the volume of space between two adjacent refrigerator shelves. The panel can be pivoted between an upright position to close off the volume of space between the pair of shelves and thus trap the cold air therebetween, and a lowered position that allows the perishables stored on the lower one of the pair of shelves to be accessed. A latch is provided to hold the panel in the closed position and knobs are provided to facilitate the opening and closing of the panel.

Abstract: A modular cabinet containing a tilt ashtray and various embodiments of a lock mechanism are disclosed.The modular cabinet and tilt ashtray comprises an exterior frame suitable for flush mounting on or projection from a wall surface, a rectangular metal cabinet rigidly mounted within said exterior frame having a pair of opposed recesses of equal width formed transversely in each of the cabinet sidewalls for receiving an ashtray having a length substantially equal to the distance between the opposed recesses for slidable insertion into the cabinet, and a door pivotally mounted on the exterior frame adapted to close the lower portion of the cabinet including the portion containing the ashtray such that the ashtray cannot be withdrawn from the cabinet when the door is closed.A lock mechanism is secured to the exterior frame flange and adapted to engage a flange or catch formed on the door.

Abstract: A box for storing a battery or the like comprises a plurality of upstanding panels (11-14) defining a storage compartment (16) and a removable cover (18) disposed over the compartment. A door (24) is movably mounted adjacent to the compartment and when closed firmly by a latch (26) holds the cover in place to attenuate noise emanating in the storage box. A sound suppressor (37) extends inwardly from the door to overlie the cover to engage and hold the cover against a support (20-23) and to attenuate noise.

Abstract: Amateur photographers who print and develop their own photographs often set up a temporary darkroom in a bathroom. This invention, entitled "darkroom module" is to be placed in front of an open door of a room, such as a bathroom, to facilitate the use of the room as a darkroom by providing:a light seal enabling the bathroom to be light-tighta working area which permits the permanent mounting of photographic equipment such as an enlarger, timer, color analyzer, etc.storage areaa light-proof air inlet in which a ventilating fan may be installed, if required, for adequate ventilationelectrical outlets for photographic equipment.When the darkroom is not required, the module is to be moved to another location. Since much of the equipment may be mounted permanently and the other equipment may be stored in the module, the setting-up time for conversion of the bathroom to a temporary darkroom is minimized.

Abstract: A protective, retaining device for shelf items stored in refrigerated or unrefrigerated enclosures to protect the items from spilling or breakage when the enclosure is jarred or moved is disclosed. The device of this invention is particularly adapted for use in recreational vehicles. The device consists of parallel, mutually spaced rods interconnected by at least one support. Each of said rods telescopes, and is longitudinally adjustable and spring-loaded. In addition, each rod has a skid resistant foot at either end so that the device may be mounted between opposed structural walls to retain objects on storage shelves while permitting access to the objects without removal of the retaining device of this invention.

Abstract: A two-compartment sink for the cleaning of automotive parts with solvents, provision being made for selectively drawing solvent fluid from either of two storage tanks and for selectively dispensing same through either or both of two dispensing heads including a nozzle on a flex hose and a feed-through brush. Protection is afforded against fire originating in the cleaning sink.

Abstract: An automatically releasable restraining device for use in an oxygen system storage compartment to hold an oxygen mask, breather bag and associated tubing. The device facilitates inspection, closing of the compartment door, and proper release and positioning of the oxygen system equipment for use.

Abstract: A mesh adapted to be lowered on a group of dishes contained in a work-basket of a dish washing machine. The mesh is limp and drapes from its weight over and around the dishes to maintain them as deposited and apart from each other. A mechanized application locates the mesh overhead in the dish washing machine, and causes it to be lowered automatically as stated on the insertion of the dish-loaded work-basket into the machine and raised back to the overhead position on the withdrawal of the work-basket.

Abstract: A merchandising machine cabinet and shelf structure in which a pair of channel-shaped rails mounted on the inner sides of the cabinet structure at corresponding heights and extending from front to back of the cabinet with the channels opening inwardly receive respective pairs of spaced wheels mounted on the sides of the shelf to permit the shelf to be moved rectilinearly out of a fully housed home position to an intermediate position at which an element on the shelf engages a pivot adjacent to the front of the cabinet and at which one roller of each pair registers with a slot in the upper wall of the corresponding channel to permit the shelf to be pivoted downwardly to a limit position at which the merchandising units are readily accessible for loading. Interengageable means on the cabinet door and on the front of the shelf ensures that the shelf is moved fully into its home position as the door is closed.

Abstract: A dispensing system for dispensing a selected combination of disposable portion control packets and the like including a carton containing a plurality of stackable inner cartons, each of which is filled with a plurality of a selected type of disposable packets and wherein the outer carbon is formed with removable sections in the face panel thereof, which in turn are positioned in registration with removable sections provided in the front end portions of each of the inner cartons so as to provide access to and enable the dispensing of a disposable packet from each inner carton. The present invention further contemplates the method of dispensing a combination of packets in accordance with the foregoing arrangement, and further including a coding system, such as a color coding, to visually indicate the nature of the combination of packets dispensed, as well as the completeness and correctness of the combination.

Abstract: Upper and lower mesh-units are installed in a dish washing machine above the spaces into which work-baskets containing dishes to be washed are insertible when the door of the machine is open. A mechanism between the door and the mesh units allows them to descend into the work-baskets as the door is closed. The meshes carried by the mesh-units then drape over and between the dishes to hold them apart and against turning during the dish washing operation.

Abstract: A retainer device for refrigerators in mobile vehicles such as campers, trailers, motor homes and boats to prevent articles on the refrigerator shelves from inadvertently and suddenly displacing by motion of the vehicle particularly when the door of the refrigerator is opened, the retainer device comprises a pair of adjustable support members horizontally mounted in a spaced, parallel arrangement across the open front of a refrigerator, the support members have a plurality of interconnecting bands of preferably elastic material vertically positioned against the refrigerator shelves when the article retainer is installed, the interconnecting bands having a plurality of bands of preferably less elastic material horizontally arranged across the vertical bands forming a grid to retain articles on the shelves within the refrigerator.