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Stacey H Lam

Peter Lam

A multi-tier storage apparatus employed in a sales environment for storing and displaying fragile merchandise subject to damage during earthquakes and other natural disasters. The invention includes a first container having a plurality of upright walls and a bottom surface each including a mesh construction which is utilized for storing and displaying merchandise. A horizontal projection extends into the first container from the upright walls. A plurality of second containers are mounted on the horizontal projection for storing and displaying merchandise. Each of the second containers includes a mesh construction and is movable relative to other of the second containers and to the first container along the horizontal projection for accessing the first container. In a preferred embodiment, a first or lower container is formed in a mesh construction and preferably in a rectangular shape. Formed along the upright walls of the two length dimensions of the lower container is a pair of horizontal projections or ledges. A pair of second or upper containers each having a mesh construction similar to the lower container and each having a plurality of wheels are mounted on the horizontal projections. Each of the upper containers is movable with respect to the other upper container and to the lower container for providing access to the lower container. Furthermore, the lower container includes a lockable hinged door for alternative access thereto.

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Los Angeles, CA, United States of America

Stacey H Lam