Abstract: An anti-theft device for audio equipment which is accessible through an opening in a frame of an automotive vehicle, includes a rectangular sliding door movable in a vertical direction between a closed position in blocking relation to the opening and an open position permitting access to the audio equipment through the opening; a trackway which guides movement of the sliding door between the open and closed positions; a lead screw rotatably connected with the frame; a support nut connected with the sliding door for threadedly receiving the lead screw; a first gear fixedly mounted on the lead screw; a motor secured to the frame and having an output shaft with a second gear at the free end thereof, the second gear being in meshing engagement with the first gear; an actuation switch for selectively actuating the motor only when the ignition switch of the vehicle is on, to cause the sliding door to move along the trackway between the open and closed positions.

Abstract: A waterproof assembly for enclosing a variety of articles in a shower includes a backing plate the upper portion of which is provided with a mirror mounted between two light enclosures into which light sockets on a battery housing are inserted from below. A rectangular cover pivoted from the backplate then extends over the battery housing, interlocking a radio enclosure therewith. A plurality of replaceable dispensers are then engaged within the cover, below the radio enclosure, presenting dispensing spouts to the exterior thereof.

Abstract: A lens structure for a combined vehicle radio/audio tape cassette player or the like to premit display of information generated by the combined vehicle radio/audio tape cassette player is provided. The lens structure has a transparent forward panel and an opaque rearward panel heat fused thereto. The lens portion of the forward panel is not covered by the rearward panel thus providing a viewing lens. An opening is provided in the lens structure for insertion of an audio tape cassette. A spring mounted door is provided on the rearward panel. The door normally blocks the tape cassette opening.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a desk with a removable program playing device. As contemplated, the present invention includes desk structure including a plurality of drawers which may be utilized to store various items. At the rearwardmost portion of the desk, a pair of speaker grilles are provided which also include structure to releasably retain a program playing device in assembled relation with respect thereto with the speakers of the program playing device being contained within these speaker grilles.

Abstract: An adjustable, portable console sleeve for radios, for receiving and operating an automobile radio tuner. The console sleeve has a generally rectangular housing with a rectangular opening formed along one side for receiving and enclosing the radio tuner. At least one speaker is mounted within the generally rectangular housing, as well as a one battery and an antenna. A plurality of connectors are disposed within the rectangular opening of the housing, and coupled to the speakers, battery, and antenna. The connectors are aligned with the connectors of the automobile radio tuner and are mounted on a movable connector wall. The movable connector wall has its ends mounted to the side walls defining the opening of said housing and can be adjusted to accommodate the tuner.

Abstract: A radio mounting assembly is disclosed having a pair of brackets for mounting a radio to an instrument panel of an automotive vehicle, a decorative trim bezel for concealing the space between the instrument panel and radio, fastener means for detachably connecting the bezel to the instrument panel without the fasteners being visible and wherein the bezel and the mounting brackets for the radio have cooperable means on there to automatically center and position the bezel relative to the radio face when being secured to the instrument panel.

Abstract: An in-dash radio installation kit for installing a radio or radios to a vehicle dash, comprises a frame having a main front panel, a forwardly facing break-away wall or walls integral with the a front sub-panel overlying the break-away wall or walls, and the main front panel defining a generally rectangular lower through opening located below the break-away wall or walls, and an auxiliary frame extending in registration with the lower through opening.

Abstract: A separately formed slanted front panel bezel manufactured using injection molding techniques. The interior slanted surface has a plurality of positioning tabs extending perpendicular thereto. An arch shaped screw receptacle extends above the surface, the geometry which allows the mold for same to be withdrawn in a conventional fashion. When the bezel is used in final assembly, a self-tapping screw bites a semi-circular section of the arch shaped protrusion.

Abstract: A mobile stand-type loudspeaker set installing device including a movable mounting member slidably mounted on the bottom of a cabinet accommodating a loudspeaker, and a long mounting screw threadably engaged with the movable mounting member. With this device, it is never necessary to drill a mounting hole in a steel plate body member of the vehicle, and hence the loudspeaker set can be readily installed on the vehicle body.

Abstract: An antitheft device for a car stereo mounted in the dashboard of a motor vehicle having bores extending through the front panel of its cabinet, the device comprising (i) release pins insertable through the respective bores, (ii) a latch plate movably attached to a side face of the cabinet to engage with a portion of the dashboard and disengageable therefrom be being moved by contact with the release pins when the release pins are inserted through the respective bores to thereby render the car stereo removable from the dashboard, (iii) a blocking plate for openably blocking a space between the latch plate and the bores, (iv) electromagnet form opening the blocking plate with an electromagnetic force, and (v) control circuit for controlling the operation of the electromagnet to hold the circuit out of operation at least while the engine key of the motor vehicle is not turned to "ON" position.

Abstract: The container dispenser comprises a body member, a collar and a container biasing spring for initially receiving a column of nested containers and continuously exerting a biasing force on the containers, such that the last container of the column is disposed at the open end of the dispensing apparatus. The body member is preferrably made of a plastic material formed by extrusion blow molding or injection blow molding and in a further aspect of the invention, the collar is injection molded and secured to the body member by a snap fit or spin weld joining technique. The exterior of the body member is shaped to provide a number of inward depression adjacent the open end of the body member, for engaging the lower most containers of the stack of nested containers. Loading and/or dispensing of containers requires a localized resilient deformation as the containers move past the inward depressions.

Abstract: A self-leveling tray or ice dispenser including a pair of opposed inner walls within a cavity, each wall having at least one post protruding inwardly into the cavity. A pair of removable shells is provided, each shell having a pair of opposed longitudinal tracks and an upper hanger near one end of the opposed tracks. At least one slot extends through each shell. A roller mechanism engages the opposed tracks on each shell. A pair of shelves is provided, one shelf extending into the cavity from each roller mechanism, the shelves being adapted to support ice or trays. Springs extend between the upper hanger and the roller mechanisms. One cover is slidably removable from each shell. The shells may be detachably connected to the inner walls by mating the post protruding from the wall with the slot. The shells may be attached and removed from the inner walls without use of tools for periodic cleaning and inspections.

Abstract: An audio/video electronic component cabinet includes a pair of side walls, a back wall, a front wall and a top; a plurality of component shelves extend between the side walls to the front wall but short of the back wall; a chimney formed along the back wall in the space between the ends of the shelves and the back wall receives wiring and exhausts hot air from the component; and an outlet in the top over the chimney vents the hot air from the chimney.

Abstract: A car electronic device removably mounted in position of a car includes a pivotable handle which is used to mount the device in the car or transport outside the car. The handle may be held to a sitting position aligned with the front face of the device to show it as a continuous part of a fixed member of the device so as to not only improve the appearance of the front face of the device but also establish a psychological antitheft effect.

Abstract: A coin-operated dispenser for flexible supports such as postcards, comprises an element (1) shaped like a piece of furniture closed on three sides comprising a juxtaposition and a superposition of compartments (2) each containing a packet of flexible supports and apparatus for distributing individual supports, an assembly (3) for selection of and payment for the flexible supports, and a device (4) for closing the face of the element (1), provided at the upper part of each compartment (2) with a dispensing opening (5), and beneath this opening (5) with a housing (6) for receiving a display sample (7) of the flexible support contained in the corresponding compartment (2).

Abstract: A two-piece slide dispenser includes a housing defining an internal compartment for the storage of a plurality of reagent slides or similar items. The housing includes a dispensing opening and a loading opening. A finger or similar structure at least partially obstructs the dispensing opening to prevent inadvertant falling out of the reagent slides. A one-piece, multiple function, resilient spring boot including a biasing portion and a light and humidity sealing portion is also provided. Once reagent slides are loaded through the loading opening into the internal compartment, the spring boot is mounted in the compartment to engage the slides biasing them toward the dispensing opening. The biasing portion of the spring boot can be hemispherical or of a similar configuration allowing this portion to fold into itself. The biasing portion also includes an extension extending from the hemisphere to engage the slides.

Abstract: A combined apparatus (10) comprising a standard thermos member (11) and a radio member (12), wherein the thermos member (11) includes a thermos body (13) having a base element (15), and wherein the top portion of the housing element (20) of the radio member (12) is operatively connected to the base element (15) of the thermos member (11).

Abstract: The combination of an electronic device to be mounted in a vehicle, such as a cellular car phone, citizen band radio and the like, and a cover assembly for at least partially enclosing a housing for the device wherein the cover assembly includes separable top and bottom sections. Each section has integrally formed attachment means engageable with complementary attachment means formed on the housing. The housing is also provided with a rotatable cam element for engagement with a slot formed in the bottom cover section for releasably locking the cover assembly to the housing. The bottom cover section may also serve as a the mounting frame for securing the device to a support surface in a vehicle.

Abstract: A load elevator for pallets comprising a load supporting platform connected to a base frame through scissor linkages, a pair of compression springs interposed between the platform and the base frame, the capacity of said springs being selected according to the formula: ##EQU1## wherein C is the spring capacity in kilograms, W is the weight of the load in kilograms and H is the height of the load in millimeters, such that when a predetermined load W is supported by the platform, the springs will be substantially fully compressed and will operate to automatically elevate the platform as part of the load is removed from the platform whereby the top portion of the load remains at substantially the same height.

Abstract: A merchandise dispenser for storing and dispensing a plurality of items aligned within the dispenser and eased toward the front of the dispenser by a retractable member which is biased to push the remaining line of items forward when the first item in the line is removed. The dispenser is provided with an indicator which automatically indicates the quantity of items remaining in the dispenser.

Abstract: A rectangular frame has a plurality of slots and apertures formed therein for use in mounting any one of a plurality of different radios thereon in a selected position. A plurality of bar members are formed along each of the corners of the frame. Formed in the frame directly below each of the bar members and running in a row along the inner edge of each bar member is a row of apertures. Brackets for use in mounting the frame to the vehicle dashboard or other convenient portion of the vehicle fit matingly on each of the bars for slidable motion therealong. Each bracket has a tab member which is adapted to matingly snap into one of the apertures running along the bar member. The brackets are slidably adjusted along their associated bar members to a selected position opposite one of the apertures in which position the tabs thereof are permitted to snap into the aperture to lock the bracket in the desired position.

Abstract: A mounting assembly for installing a radio, or equivalent apparatus, in an automobile dashboard. The dashboard mounting assembly is a box-like structure having a first open end through which a radio or equivalent device may be inserted. At least one of the peripheral walls of the assembly is formed with numerous recesses which indicate locations through which apertures are punched out to define locations at which brackets are secured.

Abstract: A dispensing unit includes a tray system including front, rear and side walls with partitions dividing the system into a plurality of trays and a support slidably supporting the tray system between a product dispensing position and a product restocking position. Each tray has a slot in its bottom between the front and rear walls with a pusher plate slidably supported in the slot and biased toward the front wall. The support has a stop which moves all of the pusher plates toward the rear wall when the tray system is moved to the restocking position and a latch mechanism holds the tray in the product dispensing position.

Abstract: A cabinet and antenna assembly for a television set includes an antenna which is selectively mountable at different locations on a cabinet to accommodate different signal receiving environments. When the cabinet is sitting on a lower support, the antenna is mounted at one location on the cabinet to accommodate the antenna in a position extending upward above a cabinet top surface. When the cabinet is suspended under an upper support, the antenna is mounted at a different location on the cabinet to accommodate the antenna in a position extending downward below a cabinet bottom surface.

Abstract: An anti-theft assembly for fastening a radio receiver in a dashboard or the like of a motor vehicle. The assembly includes a housing placed in a space in the dashboard. The housing includes a door pivoted to a wall thereof for closing a front opening in the housing. A radio receiver body is positioned in the housing and is movable between a first position and a second position within the housing. A conection assembly connects the body and the door of the housing, to close the front opening when the radio receiver body is in the first position and to open the front opening when the radio receiver body is in the second position. An electric motor is secured to the radio receiver body and has a shaft connected with the housing and includes a cam for moving the radio receiver body from the first position to the second position. The assembly also includes a control means for actuating the electric motor.

Abstract: A housing and securing structure for a radio communication device mounted in a vehicle such as a car, the structure including: a case for housing a radio communication device, which case comprises an upper lid, a bottom lid and a main housing body; a mount for mounting the case in such a manner that the bottom lid faces a mount surface of the mount which is secured to a predetermined place in a vehicle. The case is coupled to the mount by a projection member which projects in the direction parallel to the mount surface and an engagement member which defines a recess for receiving the projection member, the projection member being disposed on one of the case and the mount and the engagement member being disposed on the other one of the case and the mount.

Abstract: A knock-down newspaper rack includes side and rear walls defined by a sheet of metal which is bent along two vertical corners. The side and rear walls include horizontal flanges along their lower ends, the flanges extending inwardly and resting upon ground support legs. A front unit includes a frame and a door swingably mounted on the frame. The frame includes a pair of vertical rearwardly open channels which receive front vertical edges of the side walls. Those front edges are bent to create a firm frictional lock within the channels. A cover is positioned atop the housing and front unit. The cover includes a front edge formed as a rearwardly open channel to receive a forwardly extending horizontal upper edge of the frame to lock the cover to the front unit. Upper edges of the side and rear walls are bent inwardly, and the cover includes downwardly depending flanges which fit over, the outside faces of those upper edges to lie in frictional engagement with the side and rear walls.

Abstract: A rectangular frame has a plurality of similar closed slots formed in each of the sides thereof. A tray for supporting a radio or the like has a plurality of tabs which are adapted to be fitted into selected slots formed on the frame as may be required for mounting a particular piece of radio equipment in a particular vehicle. A front panel for this radio equipment has similar tabs thereon so that it can selectively be mounted in a desired position for the particular radio installation with the tabs fitted into selected mating slots formed in the frame. Mounting brackets for the particular installation are fitted into selected slots on the frame to enable the proper mounting of the equipment in a vehicle.

Abstract: Unique flex-lock dovetail mounting apparatus (300) is described that may be advantageously utilized for mounting radio transceivers (100) and accessories (200) in harsh environments. The housing of the radio transceiver (100) includes on one side thereof at least two channels (101 and 105) producing a dovetail. The mounting apparatus (300) includes a top plate (304); a slide plate (308) attached to the top plate (304), having on at least one end a cut-out portion (310) producing a gap (320, 321 and 322) between the cut-out portion (310) and the top plate (304), and having at least two rails (301 and 305) producing a dovetail and each adapted to insert into a corresponding one of the channels (101 and 105); and locking apparatus including a lever (306) or a thumb screw (706) coupled to the top plate (304) and the cut-out portion (310) of the slide plate (308) for flexing the cut-out portion (310) toward the top plate (304) thereby locking the rails (301 and 305) in position in the channels (101 and 105).

Abstract: The back cover of a TV cabinet is provided with a J-shaped latch member for releasable reception in a slot disposed in the cabinet front during cabinet assembly. The back cover is equipped with a window for providing access to the latch member, so that a tool can be inserted into the cabinet enclosure through the slot to release the latch member. The cabinet front is provided with a partition surrounding the latch member to prevent inadvertent insertion of a tool into the cabinet enclosure beyond the partition.

Abstract: Support for car radios, casette players, tuners and similar equipment suited to being firmly mounted on the dash-boards of vehicles, boats and similar and to completely hide the equipment fitted, including a box-like body complete with means for anchoring to the dash-board seat and two sliding side guides, a front cover hinged to the front edge of the said box-like body; a support for the equipment to be installed which slides in the side guides a spring and a trip engaging device both arranged between the rear sides of the box-like body and of the sliding support respectively.

Abstract: A snap-together latch mechanism for a television cabinet consists of at least one pair of oppositely-disposed, flexible latch fingers secured to the cabinet front and a corresponding number of oppositely-disposed, rigid stops disposed on the back cover. To attach the back cover, it is simply aligned with the cabinet front and inserted to lock it in place.

Abstract: A device for installing electronic equipment on a vehicle, especially a motorcycle. The device is formed by a first casing containing the electronic equipment and a second casing fixed to a body of the vehicle so that the electronic equipment is easily removed. A latching member and a lock assembly is used for removably connecting the first and second casing. Each of first and second casings are preferably provided with one of a pair of electric connectors so that electric connection is automatically made when the first casing is placed in the second casing. In order to insulate vibrations, the device is provided with a vibration absorption member which is disposed between the electronic equipment and the first casing.

Abstract: The portable marine radio mounting bracket having a resilient, V-shaped supported bracket to which a mounting plate is secured. The mounting plate has an open ended channel thereon which receives the support clip of the radio, and a pair of spaced side walls extend and diverge forwardly of the mounting flange to abut the sides of the mounted radio. The channel and side walls cooperate to resiliently lock the radio on the mounting plate, while the support bracket absorbs shocks or jolts imparted to the support bracket.

Abstract: A device for carrying bank notes stacked in each of the container boxes to be inserted in an automatic money depositing and disbursing machine.The device carries the bank note stack while controlling the upper surface thereof at a pre-set level to render the related money stacking or dispensing means to gain access to the bank notes, when the device is inserted in position in the automatic money depositing and disbursing machine. On the other hand, when each box is removed from the machine, stacked bank notes are securely held in the box while being compressed by the pressing plate.

Abstract: Soap-impregnated washcloths are contained in a water-impervious dispenser adapted to be mounted on a showerbath room wall for bathers' convenience.

Abstract: A portable audio product having multiple components is provided with a quick attach detach mechanism that is adapted for one hand operation. The mechanism includes means for locking the components together in a vibration-free manner such that relative movement is prevented in the vertical, fore and aft, and rotational directions. Attachment and detachment is provided in the horizontal direction only.

Abstract: A portable electronic instrument has a front console at which input/output functions are exposed. In order to protect the input/output functions when the instrument is being carried, a cover plate which is mounted to the instrument cabinet can be locked in a position covering the console. To use the instrument, the cover is unlocked and pivots to a position in which it doubles as a stand to space the front end of the instrument from an underlying support surface and to incline the console to the vertical.

Abstract: Device for stacking of articles of which the upper most article of the stack is maintained automatically at a certain level.The device comprises a vertical container for the stack of articles, said container having an opening at the upper side around which an annular flange is arranged, on which a number of main tension springs is suspended, which support the body part of a carrier, whereas the supporting plane part of the carrier rests on the body part of the carrier by means of preferentially a single central helical compression spring, having a diameter approaching the main dimension of the carrier.The strength of this helical compression spring is weaker than that of the body springs, so that at loading with a stack of articles, the supporting plane moves down resiliently faster, and also a greater part of the carrier is used for the stack of articles and thereby an increase of capacity is obtained, with stable support for the stack of articles.

Abstract: An apparatus for storing and dispensing parallelepipedic objects such as boxes, packets or like articles, comprises a main elongated body on which the objects are placed, one behind the other. A push element is mounted to slide longitudinally on this body and an elastic member urges the push element forwards so as to apply it against the last object in the line. An auxiliary body is mounted to slide longitudinally in the main body, to extend the latter over a variable length. The push element comprises guiding members cooperating with guides on the main body and on the auxiliary body to ensure continuous guiding of the push element over the whole length of the telescopic assembly formed by the two bodies.

Abstract: A locking and extraction mechanism for a rack mounted component uses a selectively actuable extraction hook slideably retained in a lock block for engaging in a first position of the hook a peripheral edge of the rack mounted assembly. The hook is connected to a handle which is grasped by an operator to enable the rack mounted assembly to be partially withdrawn from the rack and concurrently disconnected from an electrical connector mounted on the rack. Conversely, subsequent to the rack assembly being fully inserted into the rack to make electrical connections with the electrical connector, the hook is longitudinally rotated by a rotation of the handle to a second position wherein the handle is against the face of the rack mounted component to lock the component into the rack while the hook concurrently engages a surface on the lock block to prevent the handle from being withdrawn.

Abstract: Two substrates respectively mounting electric parts are disposed so that parts-mounting faces of the two substrates oppose each other. The opposed substrates are connected at the respective opposing side edges thereof to each other by means of respective cover plates. High voltage electric parts are mounted on one of the substrates, while heat/electromagnetic wave generating electric parts are mounted on the other of the substrates to obtain heat radiation and electromagnetic wave shielding.

Abstract: A food dispenser includes a housing (12) with a receiving chamber (14) and an auxiliary chamber (16) on the interior thereof. A reciprocating platform (28) is disposed in the receiving chamber (14) for reciprocation therein. A cord (30) is wrapped about the platform (28) and having one end thereof attached to a point (32) on the rim (24) of the housing and the other end thereof wound about a pulley (36) for rotation therewith. The pulley (36) is attached to a shaft (38) in the auxiliary chamber (16) which is rotatable with a knob (40). A lid (18) is mounted on the housing (12) with a hinge (20) to provide an airtight seal thereto. Food disposed in the receiving chamber (14) can be dispensed by raising the platform (28) and then stored by closing the lid on the remaining food products therein.

Abstract: A spring-loaded retail merchandising device includes a merchandise display hook and a compression spring coaxially mounted thereon to maintain merchandise hanging from the hook at a forward position on the hook. The hook protrudes from a pegboard or other display surface and supports a number of packages of merchandise items. Each time an item is taken from the hook, the remaining items are pushed forward to thereby maintain a safe, attractive and commercially effective merchandise display.

Abstract: A portable transmitter provided with a base for mounting a subassembly with a circuit board and a battery adjacent to each other and within a removable cover. The subassembly having adjustable frequency determining elements and the base having a flap integral therewith extending over and covering the frequency determining elements.

Abstract: A speaker bracket comprises a first planar apertured mounting frame to which a speaker is fixedly connected with the aperture thereof aligned with the speaker diaphragm and a second planar apertured mounting frame fixedly connected to a planar mounting surface; in particular the rear deck of an automobile. The two frames are hinged together at one edge of each to permit pivotal movement of the two frames from a closed position wherein the two frames are substantially parallel with aligned apertures to an open position wherein the two frames are substantially perpendicular and the frames are releasably locked in the closed position. The mounted speaker can then be dropped into open position to face the trunk of an automobile so then when the trunk is opened the sound from the speakers can be clearly heard outside of the automobile.

Abstract: A readily portable speaker enclosure having sides, a back and a top and bottom releasably held together by a clamping assembling wherein reinforcing fastening strips secured to the walls are held together by quick-connect disconnect fasteners, and a speaker board carrying speakers releasably held by the sides, top and bottom, whereby the speaker enclosure may be easily disassembled for storage or transport, thereby facilitating handling of large speakers.

Abstract: An adjustable, self-leveling dispenser for stacked plates or platters has a pressure head within a plate well or tank and a plurality of tension springs peripherally arranged about the outer periphery of the tank and connected between first arcuate support members movable along the outside of the tank and second arcuate support members fixed with respect to the tank, the first arcuate support members being secured to radial support members projecting through longitudinally-extending slots in the tank for yieldingly supporting the pressure head from underneath. A plurality of guide rod members vertically disposed in spaced relation within the tank and stepwisely adjustable along a range of distances outwardly of the center of the pressure head serve as abutment slide means for guiding peripheral edge portions of any selected size of a wide range of sizes of stacked plates to be dispensed.

Abstract: An electronic video game cabinet includes an upstanding box-like structure defining a cabinet having an electronics compartment and a coin compartment with separate access doors through the front panel of the cabinet for separate and independent access to the electronics and coin compartments, with a removable video monitor mounting panel in the upper portion of the front panel and a removable control panel below and forward of the video monitor panel with removable display panel surrounding the video monitor and on an upper front panel above the video monitor all arranged to provide for rapid conversion of games within the cabinet.

Abstract: A housing and mounting system for the mounting of stereo radios, mobile communication broadcasting system (C.B.) and the like on motorcycles is provided which comprises a plastic housing unit suitably shaped to contain the stereo or other unit with speakers and other such devices, said housing unit containing two lower housing brackets comprising a channel with suitable holes for containment of tightening nuts and bolts. Two support rods are inserted in each of the housing brackets and are pivotably connected. The housing may be easily removed from the motorcycle by loosening the nut and bolt assembly, then removing the housing from the support rod. The position of the housing unit can be easily adjusted by rotating the support rod about the handlebar bracket system; moving the support rod up or down the handlebar bracket system; and/or by moving the housing bracket along the support rod.