Abstract: A deployable stand has two legs pivoted to a mounting block attached to the exterior of a golf bag. The legs pivot on axes tangential to the bag circumference between a retracted mutually parallel condition and a mutually divergent deployed condition. Each leg has an extension rising above the pivot point. A hand grip is supported between the upper ends of the extensions and contains a pair of coil springs which urge the extensions apart, consequently biasing the legs towards the retracted condition. The legs are easily deployed for setting down the bag simply be squeezing the grip against the rim of the bag with one hand. The stand can be supported to the bag by a strap or can be a permanent part of the bag.

Abstract: A hanger for supporting decorative electric wiring from a building structure, comprising an elongated base member having a spatulate like projecting blade containing top and bottom surfaces which are serrated, a strap attached to and depending from the bottom surface of the base member, and a clamp carried by the depending strap and having springable jaws for securely holding at least one electrical conductor.

Abstract: An artist's easel for supporting a canvas or other workpiece including a carriage having two upright housing masts which each have a longitudinal axis substantially parallel to the other, a slidable outer frame extensibly engaged with the housing masts including a bottom workpiece support for receiving a bottom portion of the workpiece, the outer frame being substantially coplanar with and adapted to slide in a range of motion parallel to the longitudinal axes of the housing masts, a slidable inner frame extensibly engaged with and substantially coplanar to the outer frame and adapted to slide in a range of motion parallel to the range of motion of the outer frame, the inner frame including an adjustable top workpiece support for receiving a top portion of the workpiece, the top workpiece support being slidably mounted to the inner frame and adapted to slide colinear with the range of motion of the inner frame.

Abstract: A container two-element holder assembly, comprising a container holder plate and a hinge link, arranged for substantially flush retracted storage in a vehicle panel recess wherein each element has an internal side lying in a common plane juxtaposed the recess backwall. The hinge link is supported to the backwall about a first pivot axis whereby the holder assembly is adapted for conjoint ninety degree swinging movement about the first pivot axis through a side opening in the recess to an intermediate mode. The holder plate is pivotally connected to the hinge link for rotational movement about a second pivot axis, orthogonal to the first axis, through an angle of ninety degrees from its intermediate mode to a use mode. In the use mode the holder plate internal side, formed with a cavity, faces upwardly for receiving and supporting a beverage container in the cavity.

Abstract: A license plate holding apparatus for securing a license plate on an automobile. The apparatus comprises a holder which is attached to the bumper. The holder has openings at each end, (left and right) where a screw may be secured. Tabs slide along a track in connection with each aperture. The tabs have a smaller opening than the aperture which enable the screw to be secured to the tab. The tabs are spring biased toward the openings so that each tab is in the left and right openings when in the normal position. The tabs are connected by a wire to a central pull ring located in the middle of the holder. The pull ring may be pulled out in order to pull the tabs along the track and away from the openings. This allows the screw to be detached from the openings in order to remove the license plate.

Abstract: The invention is directed to an adjustable stand for an optical viewing apparatus such as a surgical microscope pivotable about a pivot axis. The adjustable stand and the optical viewing apparatus conjointly define a center of gravity which can shift to produce an unwanted unbalancing torque when accessories are added to the microscope and/or when there is angular movement about the axis. The adjustable stand includes a mounting bracket for attaching the stand at a desired location; a pivot shaft defining the pivot axis; a carrier holding the pivot shaft and an elastically deformable energy storage device mounted on the shaft for releasing stored torque energy in response to the shift to balance the unwanted unbalancing torque. An adjusting device is provided for loading the storage means with a predetermined torque.

Abstract: The keyboard Foreman Wrist Rest is a solitary cushioned, rigid platform that positions the hands and wrists ergonomically in front of the keyboard. The lateral extensions of this solitary platform support the arms in a manner that minimizes damage to the vital structures of the wrists and reduces shoulder fatigue. The basic unit is attached to a rigid sheet which rests upon the workstation, upon which the keyboard, plus central processing unit, and/or monitor are placed. A second embodiment includes a keyboard platform which extends from the basic unit, that can be detached from the workstation proper.

Abstract: A line guide bracket for adjustably coupling a holder to a ground stake is disclosed wherein the bracket is formed from flat metal sheet stock into a tubular structure and includes apertures having centering notches for accommodating ground stakes and holder arms of different diameters.

Abstract: An adjustable mounting apparatus 10 is provided for supporting and holding a telescope 12 in a predetermined position. The mounting apparatus 10 includes a base support member 14 in which the telescope 12 is placed. A first pair of adjustment screws 40 and 42 mounted in one side of the support member 14 are provided to engage adjacent side portions of the telescope 12 on one side of the support member, and a second pair of adjustment screws 40 and 42, mounted in the other side of the support member 14 are provided to engage adjacent side portions of the other side of the telescope. A first elastic band 48 is removably couplable to a first pair of post 44 for engaging an upper portion of telescope 12, and a second elastic band is removably couplable to a second pair of post 46 for engaging other upper portions of telescope 12. As a result the telescope 12 can be held in place in a predetermined stationary position.

Abstract: A bracket for shock mounting of a vibrating or rotating device, such as a centrifuge, to a support surface. The bracket is formed from a plate of stiff material, such as steel, having an expandible deformable section along a lengthwise axis of the plate and a rotationally deformable leg section formed by undulations in the plate from one end to the other. At narrower plate regions, formed by the undulations, plate rotation is possible until the plate exceeds its elastic limit in the rotational direction and permanent deformation occurs. Such permanent deformation absorbs energy from accidents within the device in which energy would otherwise be transferred to a support surface and the surrounding environment.

Abstract: A merchandise display rack has compartments for displaying products. Each such compartment has a rear panel, a front panel and a follower with a first panel portion mounted for movement toward the front panel when a product is removed from the compartment. The first panel portion and the front panel substantially abut one another when the compartment is emptied of products and the first panel portion and the rear panel substantially abut one another when the compartment is filled with products. The follower is guided along the bottom panel by a guide member which extends from the follower into a slot in the bottom panel. Such guide member has a mechanism for modifying its width to compensate for slot/guide member wear. Vertically adjacent compartments are staggered so that substantially the entirety of at least the lower compartment is readily visible.

Abstract: A support brace for the adjustable support of a basketball goal system having a deformable parallelogrammatic structure is disclosed. The support brace is pivotally connected to the parallelogrammatic structure so that the brace can pivot in a vertical plane in response to the application and release of a force applying implement. The support brace comprises a trough shaped member, integrally formed of a single unit of material, with an elongated base and a pair of sides angularly extending from the base. The support brace is stackable such that multiple support braces are capable of being stacked one on top of another, with the base of one brace fitting within the trough of an adjacent brace. The trough shaped member has a locking mechanism for securing the parallelogrammatic structure in one of a plurality of positions and a receiving member for receiving a tip of the force-applying implement and restraining the tip from inadvertent slippage from the support brace.

Abstract: A self-locking vehicle routing retainer comprises a U-shaped spring steel body which is nestably engageable within a frame rail channel of a vehicle such as a truck and retained by engagement of the outturned edges of the legs of the body with the frame rail flanges. The central portion of the body includes an arched bundle attachment arm projecting away from the body. Each surface of the arch may be provided with structure to which a cable tie for holding elongated members such as wiring harnesses or brake tubing may be engaged.

Abstract: A safety device adapted for removable attachment to a selected one of the rungs of a ladder for securing the ladder to a structure against which it operatively positioned is disclosed. The device features a rigid hollow body which surrounds the selected rung, a pair of flexible straps secured to opposite end portions of the rigid body for being adjustably connected to a portion of the structure, and a flexible sheet or cover connected on one edge portion thereof to one side of the rigid body so that the sheet is disposed between the flexible strap connections. A free edge portion of the sheet opposite the one edge which is connected to the one side of the body is removably connectable to an opposite side of the body so that the sheet can confine the straps between itself and an underside of the body when the straps are not in use to secure the ladder to the structure.

Abstract: A beverage retaining apparatus for attachment to a part of a structure, the part having a part outer surface and a certain outer surface shape and size, includes a beverage retaining vessel having a vessel wall, a bracket for fitting around the part, the bracket including a part encompassing member having an inner member surface and sized so that the inner member surface is larger than and spaced apart from the part outer surface, and including deformable gripping material for filling the space between the inner member surface and the part outer surface and for deforming to fit the certain shape and size of the part outer surface, and an interconnection structure for connecting the vessel to the bracket. The encompassing member preferably includes a strap member having two strap ends and being longitudinally bent end to end to form a loop configuration for encompassing the part outer surface. The interconnection structure preferably removably connects the vessel to the bracket.

Abstract: A seat adjuster slide arrangement is provided including in a preferred embodiment a floor channel connected to a vehicle floor and having two generally parallel spaced vertical extensions, each extension having a projecting flange, the floor channel also having first and second ends; a seat channel mounted on the floor channel; a floor cover for concealing the floor channel first end, the floor cover having legs extending parallel to the vertical extensions and also having a central portion bridging across the floor channel with a recessed depression; an inner cover attached to the seat channel; a spring connected to the inner cover; and an outer cover telescopically mounted on the inner cover and spring biased to a covering position over the inner cover, the outer cover having a front face bridging over the seat channel and having an alignment member and fingers projecting toward the floor channel first end, the alignment member being laterally between the fingers, and when the seat channel is displaced towa

Abstract: A leveler for adjusting the height of a wheel above a floor. The leveler comprises a first wedge and a second wedge, each having a bottom surface, a sloped surface and a mating portion. The mating portion of each wedge has a bore extending at least partially therethrough. A mating device, such as a bolt, extends at least partially through the bores. Adjustment of the mating device allows the proximity of the sloped surfaces of the wedges to be adjusted.

Abstract: Improved display and support assemblies which can be used in commercial establishments to display goods directly or to support other hardware for displaying goods, and which can be used in homes and offices to support personal items in a holding or storage capacity. The basic support member can be free-standing or joined to a wall. The support member can be covered by post covers of varying shapes to create overall visual looks or appearances, where the post covers are snapped onto and off of the support member for quick and easy changing of colors, shapes or appearances. The support member can have spaced apertures running along its length or it can be extruded and have a groove running along its length into which inserts having spaced apertures may be placed. Display hardware is attached to the support member by insertion into the apertures. The support member can be joined to a wall for further support in a way that permits controlled movement of the support member along a track attached to the wall.

Abstract: A tree stand suitable for supporting a Christmas tree is disclosed. The tree stand includes a base and legs removably secured to the base by interlocking dovetail joints. An elongated rod is disposed on the base for engaging the trunk of a tree. To maintain the engaged tree in a fixed vertical orientation, removable shims are provided to be selectively placed in radially spaced grooves formed in the base, at locations about the exterior of the trunk.

Abstract: An apparatus for leveling a ladder having at least two vertical supports has a vertical support gripping member that has a support wall and a gripping wall attached to the support wall. A plurality of gripping wall teeth is on the gripping wall. A tightening member wall is attached to the support wall and opposes the gripping wall. A first vertical support retaining member is attached to the gripping wall. A second vertical support retaining member is attached to the tightening member wall. The guide channel is formed by the support wall, the gripping wall, the tightening member wall, the first vertical support retaining member and the second vertical support retaining member. One of the vertical support members is slidingly engaged within the guide channel. A threadingly adjustable tightening member, threadingly engaged in a threaded port in the vertical support, releasingly abuts a first outer surface of one of the vertical supports.