Patent classifications
A47F3/142
CHEST FREEZER ORGANIZER
Organizers for chest freezers are disclosed that provide increased access to items in chest freezers. The organizers include a base and at least one storage member, which can move vertically and rotate horizontally relative to the base. Vertical and horizontal movement of the storage member relative to the base is provided in some embodiments by a vertical member that forms a hinge between the base and the storage member and is provided in some embodiments by a coupling of the storage member to a vertical member extending vertically from the base. Also disclosed is a corresponding method for accessing items in a chest freezer. Moving a storage member of a disclosed organizer up relative to the organizer's base and/or rotating the storage member horizontally relative to the base provides greater access to frozen items in the storage member and frozen items located below the storage member's original position.
Merchandise Fixture
Exemplary embodiments are directed to a fixture and method for a fixture (referred to as a dump bin) displaying and holding objects for sale at a retail store. The dump bin is configured to have and adjustable grating that forms a support surface within the bin for holding items. Providing an adjustable grating allows the bin to be disposed over another fixture in the store to hide or obscure the a cash box storing components of a point-of-sale (POS) station while keeping the electronic components live and updated. The dump bin can be configured with a door to allow the bin to surround the pole and the cash box without having to remove the pole or lift the bin over the cash box. When the door is closed, a perimeter of the bin can surround the cash box and pole. When the dump bin is used independent of the cash box, the grating can be positioned within the bin so that the bin has a greater receiving volume to hold more merchandise.
Flat-pack liquid dispensing station
A flat-pack liquid dispensing station comprised of sheet material and configured to store or use a variety of liquid containers including plastic gallon bottles affixed with liquid dispensing hand pumps. The dispensing station may further comprise a shelf with an opening to accommodate the head of a pump and aid in restricting the movement of the liquid container.