Abstract: A compartmentalized container of rectangular-like shape consisting of a lower and upper portion each of which contains at least one compartment for receiving material such as refuse. The upper and lower compartments are accessed by operation of pedals operating on the top lid of the container and the lower front panel of the container respectively. This allows hands-free use of all the compartments for segregating refuse into reusable or recyclable components, such as bottles, papers, or cans. The container is designed to use surplus grocery and shopping bags in addition to normal garbage bags in the containment and disposal process.

Abstract: A storage rack particularly suited for the secure temporary deposit of golf bags or other large and/or cumbersome items. The rack includes one or more cages or compartments with a moveable lid or cover at the top thereof. In addition to closing the upper portion of the cage, the lid includes a coin-operated locking mechanism. The locking mechanism includes a key which is obtained by inserting coins therein. At a minimum, the lid and cage sufficiently restrain a golf bag to prevent the bag and/or the contents thereof, especially the golf clubs, from being removed except by the holder of the key. Additional enclosing walls, bars or platforms can be selectively added to the cage for additional security.

Abstract: A storage cart has top and bottom panel assemblies which are clamped against the ends of vertical end panels by draw rods extending through the end panels. Compression tubes are sleeved on the draw rods and are longitudinally compressed between the end panels. Bumper frames are provided which have horizontal portions through which the draw rods extend.

Abstract: The microscope accessory equipment container is mounted on a surgical stand having an upright post mounted on a supporting member with one or more microscopes and supporting apparatus pivotably mounted on an upper portion of the post. One or more microscope accessory equipment containers are mounted below the microscopes. Each container has a ceiling two side walls, a front and rear wall and a floor. A hinged lid on a front edge of the ceiling descends downwardly to rest on a top edge of the front wall to form an enclosure for storing microscope accessories.

Abstract: A telephone terminal base for vertical mounting and with a front closure that is movable about a horizontal hinge axis to open and close the base. The hinge structure is formed by cooperable hinge parts on front and rear closures, the hinge parts slidable one upon the other along an arc of a circle centered upon the hinge axis. The hinge axis is positioned forwardly of the base and with the hinge parts spaced from the hinge axis, they are disposed entirely within the base. The front closure is preferably hinged to move downwardly from a vertical closed position.

Abstract: An apparatus is set forth including a housing defined by a lower storage housing that includes a left, air-tight sealed cabinet for containing fuel therein. The lower housing further includes a divider wall and a further divider wall to separate the lower housing into a plurality of storage compartments, with spaced spring clip members for storage of signal flares. A rearwardly and longitudinally mounted rod is fixedly secured to a rear wall of the housing, including tether lines to secure the rod and associated housing to securement rings mounted to a support floor of a typical automotive trunk and the like.

Abstract: A control console having a pedestal, console part and top. The front or back of the pedestal can be closed with a door. The console part is positioned on top of the pedestal and extends beyond the front of the pedestal. The top is positioned on the console part. The portion of the console part extending beyond the top can be closed with a hinged lid and the front of the top can be closed with a door or hinged lid. The installation depth of the top is increased by the back of the top being closed by an overhanging cover. The bottom and top of the cover are inclined with respect to each other and the side walls of the cover end flush with the facing vertical side walls of the top.

Abstract: A lateral file cabinet hinge that secures the file drawers in an open position or in a closed position. The means to secure the drawer in a closed position also slows the drawer before it is fully closed.

Abstract: An amusement machine with darts has a target disk arranged in an opening of the front wall of a housing, with moving segments worth different numbers of points and provided with dart receiving holes. When a dart hits a segment, it activates by means of an elastic backing a switching group arranged between the backing and a base plate, thus enabling the automatic recording, counting and display of the points achieved by electric and/or electronic components. The elastic backing (17), the switching group (16) and the base plate (18) are transparent to light and can be folded back together as a unit (31) with the target disk (4), starting from the front wall (25) and then the target disk (4). At least one light source (22) is provided inside the housing (1) behind the base plate (18).

Abstract: A memory card storage device is adapted to be used in various electronic apparatus, in which a memory card is used. The device has a lid so hinged to a case of a main body of the apparatus as to open receiving the memory card, a card connector slidably mounted in the lid, and a revolving link pivotted at a part of the case near the front end of the lid. The revolving link and the card connector are so connected as to interlock. The case and the lid form a closed space storing the memory card when the lid is closed. The memory card is stored in the closed space. When the lid is open, the link revolves and the connector is drawn toward the outside of the case, ejecting the memory card.

Abstract: The invention provides a device for extending a wardrobe from and retracting it back into a false ceiling. This wardrobe mechanism is intended to be integrated into a suspended storage system comprised of uniform ceiling panels. The wardrobe of the invention pivots between a horizontal closed position and a vertical open position. A suitably positioned weight compensation caliper arm assures one can easily extend and retract the wardrobe with a minimum of effort. A set of pinions transfer the movement of the wardrobe through an endless chain to a clothes hanger device. Thus, pulling the wardrobe down from the ceiling positions the clothes close to the ground within easy reach, pushing the wardrobe closed repositions and stacks the clothes flat.

Abstract: A sheet metal constructed modular pack kitchen including utility tables, sinks and cabinetry, along with an airtight wood stove and flue-mounted oven. When disassembled, the components self-store in nested relation within one another. The stove includes an airtight non-warping cook top, hollow double bottom, hinged hot water tank and supports a double-walled, damper-controlled oven and warming shelf. Slip-mounted, interlocking cook top and flue/oven sections provide a knock-down, airtight construction.

Abstract: A security system for a knock-down dispensing rack on which cigarette cartons are stacked, includes a shield across the rack opening associated with each shelf and having a lower edge spaced above the shelf the cross-sectional height of a carton of cigarettes to inhibit shoplifting by allowing only one carton at a time to be removed from a stack. The shield is pivoted to the rack to permit restocking. An optional lockup system includes a lower shield pivotally mounted to each upper shield so that it may be positioned to cover the access space under the upper shield. A pair of vertically oriented locking bars are provided. The bars lockably cover ends of the shields with the lower shields in either the position for dispensing of individual cartons, or pivoted downwardly to cover the access opening to provide a night lockup mode. A locking bracket is mounted to preclude disassembly of the security system while in a night lockup mode.

Abstract: A loading door for permitting trash to be dumped into a trash compactor comprises an outer decorative door panel having U-shaped channels extending along the side edges thereof for receiving outwardly projecting flanges formed on an inner panel. With the outer and inner panels so joined, fasteners passing through the mutually juxtaposed top edges retain the door assembly in a rigid configuration. Hinge means are provided along the side edges of the assembly for allowing the loading door to be hinged about a horizontal axis in an opening formed through the main door of the compactor.

Abstract: The storage cabinet comprises a frame supporting at least two superimposed rows of pivoting storage modules.The closing-opening angle of rotation .beta. of the storage modules is calculated according to the center distance y of the axes of rotation of the modules and of the distance x between the plane defined by the rear upper edges of the storage modules and the plane defined by the front lower edges of the storage modules according to the equation sin .beta.=x/y.The difference between the levels of the lower edge of the front wall of an upper adjacent module and of the upper edge of the rear wall of a lower module is calculated according to the equation z=y (1-cos .beta.).The upper edge of the rear wall of a lower storage module comes in the simultaneous opening movement to stop on the lower edge of the front wall of the adjacent upper storage module so as to precisely stop rotation of the storage modules.

Abstract: An electronically scored dart game includes a service door for providing access to the interior of the game housing from the front of the housing. The service door is formed of at least a portion of the front housing surface, including the dart board, and has an upper end and a lower end. The service door is hinged to the housing along at least a portion of the lower end. The service door is pivotable about the hinge for movement between a generally vertical operational position and a service position in which the service door extends outwardly from the front surface of the housing at a predetermined angle of less than 180 degrees. In the preferred embodiment, the predetermined angle is approximately 90 degrees. At least one flexible member is provided for preventing the service door from pivoting to a position exceeding the predetermined angle.

Abstract: A multi-drawer file cabinet having an interlock mechanism to prevent opening of more than one drawer at a time. The interlock mechanism includes modular lock bars for accommodating half-height and full-height drawers in any desired combination. A security lock mechanism is actuatable without requiring shifting of the lock bars. Doors may be provided for the cabinet spaces and anti-rebound mechanisms are provided for the drawers and/or doors.

Abstract: A towel dispenser which includes a mechanism for eliminating towel sidewise displacement, a device for keeping a front lid open, and a locking device.

Abstract: A device which provides protection from misuse and offers the convenience of accessory storage for a video cassette recorder, which is comprised of a main body that fits around the front portion of the video cassette recorder; a hinged and lockable front access door which can be opened to perform video cassette recorder functions and then closed and locked to prevent misuse by children; a storage compartment for information pertaining to the video cassette recorder; a compartment for remote control unit storage; and a video cassette storage rack for holding tapes.

Abstract: A cabinet which houses electronic modules and provides a low-cost assembly of the modules in the cabinet. The cabinet includes a base portion, cover portion, and a locking portion which are used to prevent unauthorized persons from gaining access to critical modules within the cabinet. A vent system provides cooling while preventing objects one millimeter in diameter, or larger, from being inserted into the cabinet, as a safety measure.

Abstract: A display counter for use in supermarkets and like establishments for temporary storage, cooling and displaying of foodstuffs has a case with a hollow upper section having a pivotable front panel at the customer side and a horizontal counter top. The front panel can be pivoted by one or more fluid-operated motors with assistance from an attendant and through the medium of hinges which are mounted on forwardly extending arms of the skeleton frame of the upper section of the case. The top marginal portion of the front panel is held between discrete or integra rails of the hinges so that its exposed side is normally flush with the upper side of the counter top. One of the rails has a portion which extends rearwardly and overlies the adjacent portions of the arms and of the counter top to seal the interior of the case from the surrounding atmosphere when the front panel is held in its operative position at the customer side of the counter.

Abstract: A mechanism for adjusting the height and viewing angle of a flat panel display which is viewed in conjunction with a portable personal computer. The mechanism includes a pair of arms that swing the display panel betwen the lowered and raised position, cooperating with a cam wheel moveable in a cam track. In a raised position, the flat panel display may be adjusted in viewing angle. In a lowered position the flat panel display may be securely latched to the portable personal computer to protect the display from damage.

Abstract: A lateral file construction which includes a stationary case open on one side and one or more drawers in the form of elongated open top boxes. The drawers are pivotally mounted to the case on trasverse axes parallel to the long side of the drawer as viewed from above. The drawers are opened and closed by rotating about said axes. The drawers may be interconnected by linkage or other means such that some or all of them open and close simultaneously.

Abstract: A modular disc storage and dispensing device is shown, particularly adapted to storing and dispensing discs such as circular saw blades. The device comprises a plurality of disc-holding, pivotal, semicircular cradles positioned between pairs of slotted partition modules connected laterally together by means of fasteners. In their disc storage mode, the cradles are positioned so as to rest on the bottom of the device in an upwardly, concave position. When dispensing of a disc is required, a tab connected to the front of the cradle holding the selected disc is depressed, forcing a boss, also connected to the cradle and positioned in the slot of an adjacent partition, to move downwardly in the slot, causing the cradle to rotate upwardly to a concave forward position. As a result of the cradle's change in position, the contained disc is partially projected beyond the front of the device, where it may easily be grasped and removed.

Abstract: A compartment assembly for a refrigerator comprising a panel on the inside of a refrigerator door, the panel having a recess area with a rear wall, a top wall and at least two spaced apart vertical dikes directed outwardly from the rear wall. The recess area has at the bottom an inwardly directed lip and the dikes have a side wall and a front face with the front face having a slot. There is a tray having a bottom wall, an integrally formed rear wall, front wall, and side walls, with the side walls each having a flange projecting outwardly perpendicular to the side walls and each of the flanges have a rearwardly projecting hook shaped element parallel to the side walls. The tray has a length such that the hook shaped elements cooperate with the slots in the vertical dikes for engagement and a horizontal depth such that the front wall projects outwardly from the dikes and the rear wall extends to the rear wall of the recess and rests on the projecting lip.

Abstract: A refrigerator is formed with a freezer compartment beneath a cold storage compartment for the purpose of adopting a single evaporator for two temperature compartment by disposing an evaporator between two compartments, further for operating a freezer compartment with a natural convection and a cold storage compartment with a forced circulation. Therefore a door of a freezer compartment is opened downwardly for the requirement of above facilities and a automatic ice making device which is settled on the shelf of an evaporator drops the ices into the ice pocket fixed to the door back during the door is closed. A door handle of ".andgate." shaped in section is adopted for use with downward opening door of a freezer compartment.

Abstract: The invention relates to a casing, particularly a junction box casing (1) for telecommunications engineering, consisting of a box-shaped base (24), a cover (9) to close this, and a packing ring (14). According to the invention, upper and lower guide elements (2, 25) are provided, each of which consist of a pin (8, 13) on the inner sides of the side walls (27) of the cover (9) and of a pin guide (36, 37) on the outer walls (26) of the base (24). The pin guides (36, 37) are inclined at an acute angle to the base surface (28) of the base (24) and are directed toward the rear wall (30) of the base (24).

Abstract: A fishing tackle box which is preferably constructed of moldable lightweight material such as plastic, in which the box includes a plurality of hinge-mounted drawers which are operable from open to closed position, in which positive latches are incorporated to hold the drawers in closed position, in which the drawers may be moved from open to closed position with one hand of a user, in which the drawers are easily interchangeable with similar drawers so that spare drawers may be substituted for and interchanged with those mounted in the tackle box without changing the contents of the drawers.

Abstract: A suspended arrangement of juxtaposed individual tilting compartments, made of a plurality of shelving compartments, each placed onto a flat, rectangular or square panel articulated around an axle parallel to one of its longitudinal sides and in the vicinity of the latter, on two pieces fixedly mounted on two lateral ends of the panel, with means being provided to lock the panels in the horizontal position and to limit their opening in the downward direction essentially to the vertical, the panels are aligned side by side at very small distances, without any stationary structural elements being interposed between them in the direction of their orthogonal alignment with the tilting axles.

Abstract: A battery box including parallel four-bar linkage structure for permitting a battery to be swung downwardly and outwardly, from an operative position wherein the battery is protected by the implement frame, to a maintenance position wherein easy access is provided to the battery for inspection and maintenance. The parallel linkage structure maintains the battery horizontal and serves as a self-locking mechanism at the desired maintenance position. A finger guard on the four-bar linkage also acts as a stop to limit travel of the battery when the battery is returned to its normal operative position.

Abstract: There is disclosed an improved closable receptacle assembly particularly designed for use in a motor vehicle which assembly includes a housing and a container assembly movably supported within the housing. The container assembly includes a pair of side rails which are adapted to movably support the container assembly on a plurality of spaced roller members provided on the housing so as to enable the container assembly to move freely and easily into and out of the housing. Each of the roller members is adjustably secured to the sidewalls of the housing assembly so as to allow for precise, accurate adjustment thereof with respect to the side rails provided on the container assembly. Additionally, a suitable spring is provided which operates to bias the container assembly into an open position and a latch arrangement is provided to maintain the container assembly in a closed position.

Abstract: The storage cabinet comprises a plurality of superposed storage compartments pivoting about horizontal axes to pass from an open position to a closed position, and vice-versa.Each compartment is in the shape of a trough with a bottom part constituted by a portion of cylinder and two lateral end walls.Each trough is provided at its rear part with a tongue piece which extends inwardly substantially perpendicularly to the bottom wall of the trough and ensures, in the trough closed position, a continuity with the bottom wall of the lower adjacent trough, so that in the closed position, each trough is entirely closed.

Abstract: A barrier assembly with a spring biased barrier for attachment to a refrigerator shelf. Upper and lower mounting plates clamp to the shelf. A barrier hinge is provided by forwardly projecting hinge members having eyes formed to receive the barrier. A limit stop is provided by angulated grill work members of the barrier which contact a mounting plate to limit upward travel of the spring biased barrier.

Abstract: A mounting for display equipment, includes a lower part, an upper part, a picture screen disposed in the upper part, a connecting part rotatably supported about a vertical axis on the lower part, a support arm formed of first and second elongated hollow parts each having first and second ends, the second ends of the first and second parts being telescoped together, the first end of the first part being rotatably supported about a horizontal axis on the connecting part, the first end of the second part being rigidly connected to the upper part, at least one compensating element disposed in the support arm for pushing the first and second parts apart, the first part having at least one row of detent notches formed therein along the longitudinal direction of the support arm, at least one ratchet pawl rotatably supported about a horizontal axis in the second part, the ratchet pawl being engaged in one of the detent notches in a rest position thereof and being movable out of the detent notches in a disengaged posi

Abstract: The present invention relates to convenient, economical, and attractive means to easily convert any Refrigerator, Freezer, or Side by Side Refrigerator-Freezer Combination to Individual Shelf Doors to avoid loss of cold air upon opening the Refrigerator or Freezer doors, thus saving energy, maintaining the Refrigerator or Freezer at more stable normal operating temperatures, providing convenience in opening the Refrigerator or Freezer doors since it is not necessary to be in a hurry to reclose the doors to avoid loss of cold air in the Unit, and enhancing the attractive appearance of the Unit.

Abstract: A substantially planar closure for a cabinet compartment is disclosed having two resiliently retractable pivot hinges disposed in cantilivered fashion approximately co-axial with the rear edge of the door. This closure can be deployed in a housing opening having a cross-sectional area approximately equal to the planar dimension of the door. A front edge of the door includes an integral retractable latch which can lockingly engage a catch receiving recess disposed on the housing. The latch mechanism is co-axial with the forward edge of the door. A support means integrally formed with the undersurface of the door, provides the rear portion of the closure panel with additional support.

Abstract: An ice body supply delivery control for use in preventing undesirable spillage of ice bodies from a supply structure through an access opening thereof when the closure door thereof is pivoted downwardly to an open position. The supply structure includes an inner door in the form of a pivotally mounted baffle, which is movable with the door. A removable stop is provided on the baffle for cooperation therewith in controlling outward movement of the ice bodies upon opening of the door. In the illustrated embodiment, the stop is provided in the form of a scoop for handling ice bodies having a handle portion removably secured to the baffle. The baffle includes integral spring clip structure for holding the scoop handle removbly in association therewith. A tether may be provided for retaining the scoop in association with the apparatus. An indicium is provided on the baffle for indicating the disposition of the scoop in the secured arrangement thereon.

Abstract: A braking apparatus for the cover of a chamber in a recording and/or reproducing apparatus includes a stationary plate, a shaft connected to the plate and extending in a direction perpendicular therefrom, an actuating disc arranged on the shaft for rotation in a clockwise and a counterclockwise direction, a damping disc rotatably arranged on the shaft between the plate and the actuating disc, means for urging the discs simultaneously toward the plate and a silicone grease provided between the plate and the damping disc. The grease contacts both the plate and the damping disc. The braking apparatus further includes means for uniting the discs and providing simultaneous unidirectional damped rotation by the discs only when the actuating disc is rotated in the counterclockwise direction.

Abstract: An articulate bridge assembly covers an enclosure transport pathway from an enclosure feeder through an enclosure pick-up station in a reciprocating ram type envelope inserter. The bridge includes a cover hinged along an axis parallel to the transport pathway. The horizontal and vertical planes of the cover are stabilized with reference to the inserter frame by spring mechanisms incorporated in the cover hinge assembly. A switch for detecting multiple enclosures in the pathway is mounted to the cover. To adjust the switch for various enclosure thicknesses, a knob at the face of the inserter is rotated. The knob advances a lead screw against a sloped surface of a pivot link. The pivot link in turn bears against a bracket assembly carrying the switch. The upper surface of the cover is planar and obstruction free, while a chassis is carried by the undersurface. Mounted to the chassis are skis which urge successive enclosures against transport belts.

Abstract: A device for placing escalators in and out of operation and having a system comprising safety switches, actuating elements and signal bodies. An outwardly swingable flap is provided having a rear side facing an interior of the escalator. Actuating elements for starting and stopping the escalator and monitoring elements are fastened on the rear side of the flap.

Abstract: Apparatus for securing a front cover to an air conditioning unit is disclosed. This apparatus includes a front cover having pivoting means and including a fastening lip for securing the unit in the closed position and a flange for securing the unit in the service position. An air conditioning unit assembly is additionally provided having a pivot means for coacting with the cover and a control panel extension for securing the flange of the cover to maintain the cover in the service position. A support lip is also provided for coacting with the fastening lip of the cover to maintain same in the closed position.

Abstract: An improved sorting apparatus and reproducing machine are provided with a plurality of sheet receiving bins. A first frame supports the bins. A sheet transport is arranged in a second frame. The frames are supported for relative movement between a first closed position wherein the sheet transport is operatively associated with the bins and a second open position wherein access is provided to the transport and bins for sheet clearance. The sheet transport includes at least one belt which is operatively maintained under a desired tension. A device is provided for reducing the belt tension in response to the relative movement of the frames between their respective closed and open positions. In accordance with another feature a counterbalance is provided for counterbalancing the frame supporting the transport as it moves away from the frame supporting the bins.

Abstract: A drawer providing structure having a tray-like article receiving area therein adapted to be attached to an existing panel member ordinarily used to decoratively cover an opening in a cabinet wherein an obstruction, such as a sink fixture, closely spaced behind the opening precludes the use of a conventional, elongate sliding type drawer therein. The drawer includes a hinge defining notch formed integral therewith for frictionally engaging an adaptable hinge plate which is stationarily mounted on the lower ledge of the cabinet opening to provide an especially simple but smoothly operable hinge combination for retaining and swingably supporting the drawer within the cabinet opening. The hinge plate is adapted for use with various types of panel members, and the drawer is provided with stop elements formed integral therewith for engaging the cabinet to limit the swinging travel of the drawer.

Abstract: A kitchen cupboard assembly has a lower floor mounted cupboard unit with an upper working surface and an upper wall mounted cupboard unit which is mountable thereabove. A frame is hinged about a horizontal axis between a lower position in which it rests on the working surface and a raised position in which it forms a front door of at least one cupboard of the upper cupboard unit. The upper surface of the frame is used to support an item of kitchen machinery such as a domestic mixer, or the like, and this is folded away into the upper cupbard when not in use.

Abstract: A container having a housing and a closure comprising a panel having compartment defining means, the closure being pivotally movable between container opening and closing positions. The container and closure are releasably securable to each other. The bottom wall of the housing is provided with an upstanding lip member and the bottom wall of the compartment has its forwardmost edge in parallel spaced relation with the bottom edge of the panel to define a slot between the panel and bottom wall of the compartment. The closure is assembled onto the housing with the lip inserted in the slot whereby the bottom wall of the compartment is supported by the juncture of the lip and bottom wall of the housing to enable pivotal movement of the closure relative to the housing without requiring pins or hinges. The normal weight of the closure biases the closure into closing position after the closure has been manually pivoted into said closing position. The container is particularly well suited to function as a bread box.

Abstract: A holder for telephone directories and the like that is adapted to be mounted on a wall and that will store the directory in a concealed manner, but that will allow it to be readily displayed in usable fashion. A central carrier member for a directory slides up and down and pivots with respect to a carrier support member to store and display the directories and the like.

Abstract: A bag holder comprises a fixed arm which is swingable about a vertical axis and a movable arm pivotally mounted to swing relative to the fixed arm about a horizontal axis and controlled by a rod so that, when the fixed arm is swung about its vertical axis, the movable arm is swung at its upper end away from the fixed arm to spread the mouth of a bag retained by gripper elements at the top of both arms. Below these gripper elements, the arms are provided with bars which press the mouth of the bag closed so that, when the upper end of the movable arm is swung toward the upper end of the fixed arm, the sealing bars come into play.

Abstract: A dental treatment environment having dental equipment coordinated relative to a reclining patient chair in a manner to provide minimum doctor time and motion and maximum efficiency. The chair has a patient headrest located adjacent a cabinet. An articulated first arm adjustable vertically and horizontally is movably mounted on the cabinet. The arm carries a tray useable for dental hand instruments and slow speed hand piece. An extendible and contractible second arm which moves up, down, side to side is attached to an upright support and has connected at its outer end a holder for dental high speed air turbines and air-water syringe. Both the tray and holder are movable to locations relative to the headrest whereby the transfer zone between tray and holder and patient is of minimum area. An operating light unit and its holding members are mounted on top of the support. A doctor's sink cabinet is located adjacent the doctor's side of the chair.

Abstract: A storage bin is pivotly mounted relative to a housing so as to remain in a neutral position when empty and to be positioned at an angle with respect to a horizontal plane when either in a working position or in a storage position. When in the working position free access to the interior of the bin is possible since the forward end of the bin is tipped downwardly and the material in the bin is at the forward end. When in the storage position the front end of the bin is tipped upwardly with the material being at the rear of the bin. Indicating markers on the cabinet and the front end of each bin may be used when the bins are in the storage position for providing an approximation of the quantity of material in each bin.