Abstract: A layer cake supporting device for allowing multiple layers of cake to be vertically stacked upon each other includes a plurality of plates. Each of the plates has a peripheral edge, a top side and a bottom side. The plates each have a hole therein defined by a perimeter edge. Each of the holes extends through the top and bottom sides. Each of the peripheral edges has a different size. Each of the perimeter edges of the plates has a length substantially equal to one of the peripheral edges of another of the plates. A plurality of legs each is removably attached to a bottom side of the plates. The legs may be pressed through a top surface of the cake such that the bottom side of the plate rests on the top surface of the cake, and another layer of cake may be placed on the plate.

Abstract: A computer workstation that is easily assembled and provides sufficient space to accommodate a monitor, a keyboard, a mouse, a printer, and a tower central processing unit. The workstation is made of tubular steel to provide increased rigidity and strength and can be configured to as to accommodate both right handed and left handed users.

Abstract: A molded single unit laboratory vertically integrated service and storage system may be affixed to a laboratory work surface area. The unit includes a plurality of supporting struts with each strut having a foundation securable to the laboratory work surface area or to another unit. The unit includes a shelf member having an outer edge with a lip portion which is in horizontal alignment with the outer surfaces of a plurality of foundations to abate lodging of the unit shelf member storage surface completely against a permanent wall, or the like.

Abstract: A death care merchandise display unit maximizes the display of miniature death care merchandise products. The display unit has two vertical, parallel, spaced wing wall panels and a vertical back wall having lateral edges secured to the rear edges of the wing wall panels. Fixtures for holding miniature replicas of various death care merchandise articles are adfixed to the wall panels and the vertical back walls. One or more display surfaces are preferably further contained within the display unit.

Abstract: A display stand includes first and second vertical support members with inclined forwardly projecting side support members. The support members are interconnected by means of forwardly extending cross bars or brackets which define inclined or horizontal shelves. Connecting members between the cross bars provide the shelving for the display stand. The stand may be fabricated from linear members maintained as a display stand kit.

Abstract: A worktop and frame construction which utilizes a frame body that forms a generally flat, relatively thick panel that has an hour-glass shape in plan view so that in the center of the frame body clearance is provided for knees of a user of the worktop. The frame body is supported on legs that are assembled without using tools by having tapered sockets and mating tapers at the ends of the legs that tightly and securely fit into the tapered sockets. The workstation parts can be easily assembled on site. The frame body is a sandwich construction which has peripheral frame members that form outwardly opening raceways for wiring.

Abstract: A structural assembly system used to construct a variety of pieces of furniture comprising a plurality of main elements, a plurality of connecting elements, and a means for securing. Each of the main elements includes a plurality of openings therethrough, with the openings preferably forming a pattern on the main elements. Each of the connecting elements, which are preferably elongate in shape, extends between and is connected to at least two of the main elements thereby joining those main elements. Specifically, each of the connecting elements rests on one of the openings of each of the at least two joined main elements. The means for securing, in turn, secures the connection between the main elements and the connecting elements. By selecting which main element openings have a connecting element inserted therein, a person can assemble the system into a number of different furniture pieces, including tables, chairs, and shelves.

Abstract: A furniture assembly is made up of a base member, an intermediate member, an upper member and several flexible connectors which join the base, intermediate and upper member. The base can have a central opening provided therein having a continuous inner surface and the intermediate member can have a continuous outer surface which corresponds to the continuous inner surface of the base. The flexible connectors pass through openings provided in the intermediate member and fixes the relative positions of the base member, upper member and intermediate member by resilient forces.

Abstract: A portable modular field kitchen for use in preparing and serving food in the out-of-doors typically employed at camp sights, roadside camping facilities for recreational vehicles, at a city park, the beach-or even on the patio or in the back yard of a residence or other outdoor venue. The portable modular field kitchen includes a horizontal work surface and a main frame for supporting and stabilizing the horizontal work surface. The main frame includes a pair of opposing vertical supports interconnected by a collapsible scissors operator. The scissors operator is connected to each of the vertical supports by a pair of support arms. A pair of side grate tables are each supported by a corresponding one of the opposing vertical supports and one of a pair of side table frames. Each of the side table frames is connected to the corresponding one of the side grate tables by a pair of hinged support bars.

Abstract: The table includes a plurality of generally planar panels pivotally secured to one another along opposite edges and in series with one another to define a plurality of spaced generally parallel pivotal axes. A number of the panels form step panels having legs disposable in stored and table supporting positions. The legs in the stored position lie within the panels and extend at right angles into the support positions. Panels intermediate the step panels form riser panels. The panels are pivotal relative to one another between positions wherein the panels lie in generally parallel planes forming a compact portable unit and lie in a stepped arrangement with the riser panels extending vertically between step panels lying at different elevations relative to one another to form a folding table capable of being erected in a variety of multi-tiered and co-planar configurations.

Abstract: A structural element, for use as a furniture support, includes a pair of support members, one of which defines an upwardly facing recess and the other of which defines a downwardly facing recess. Each support member is engaged within the recess of the other support member, for providing ease of disassembly. Each support member includes a pair of outwardly extending lower legs, which engage a supporting surface. Each support member further includes an upper support arm and an intermediate support arm located below the upper support arm and the legs. The upper support arms of the support members engage and support a first use surface, and the intermediate support arms engage and support a second use surface at an elevation between the first use surface and the legs. The structional element also contemplates a stabilizing structure for an assembled support post of the type described.

Abstract: A rotating cake support including a pair of horizontally disposed pallets joined together by a number of tubular pillars is disclosed. The upper pallet directly supports a cake plate having a central bore for rotational engagement with a peg which extends upwardly from the upper pallet. The periphery of the cake plate is provided with a resilient band forming a moisture impermeable barrier for ensuring the longevity of the plate.

Abstract: A multi-level foldaway display structure comprising a first component which takes a planar orientation when disassembled or an inverted boxlike shape when folded and having apertures, a second component which takes a planar orientation when disassembled or a inverted boxlike shape when folded and having apertures at the margins which align with apertures in the first component when the second component is positioned on the first component, a third component on the form of a planar sheet having apertures inboard of a periphery for coupling with the first component when the first component is positioned on the third component.

Abstract: A confectionery board 10 constructed of plastics is of particular use for producing tiered cakes. The board is provided with a smooth or textured upper surface 12, a side surround 14 and a lower surface 20 which is provided with a plurality of mating members which enable the board to be accurately positioned and supported on a plurality of cake pillars 28 or like members. The mating members in one embodiment comprise a plurality of cross members 24 which run parallel to the side members 14 to provide the board with a plurality of cells 26 into which cake pillars 28 are located.

Abstract: A combination table and bench includes a pair of substantially identical end supports made of bent round tubing. The end supports provide a series of horizontal planar slots. An elongate central slot receives a plurality of planks providing a table surface. A pair of lower slots receive planks to provide bench seating. The planks are sized to pass easily into the slots when the end supports are vertical. The end supports are inclined to bind the planks in position and thereby rigidify the combination table and bench.

Abstract: A freestanding modular furniture arrangement is provided to create workstations in open office plans, and other similar applications. Each furniture unit includes a worksurface with capped cutouts in the rear corners to mount overhead cabinets, privacy screens, and other furniture accessories. A mounting rail extends continuously along the rearward edge of each worksurface, and is capable of removably supporting therein a plurality of different amenities, such as bookshelves, CRT stands, fans, task lamps, etc., so as to permit a worker to personalize his or her own workstation. A removable stanchion permits certain convertible amenities to be supported either freestanding on the worksurface, or along the rear of the worksurface on the mounting rail. An L-shaped intermediate leg is available to support the worksurface in a cantilevered fashion to facilitate unfettered task chair movement along the forward edge of the worksurface.

Abstract: Cake plates in a multi-tiered cake are supported by adjustable length rods inserted into cake layers below the supported plates. By adjusting the lengths of the support rods it is possible to compensate for small variations in cake layer thickness and minor thickness variations within each cake layer. Each adjustable length rod can take the form of a main rod element having a threaded bore, and a rod extension element having a threaded shank extending into the bore. The adjustable length rod assemblies can be manufactured at relatively low cost.

Abstract: A freestanding modular furniture arrangement is provided to create workstations in both open and closed office plans, and other similar applications. Each furniture unit includes a worksurface with capped cutouts in the rear corners to mount overhead cabinets, privacy screens, and other furniture accessories. A mounting rail extends continuously along the rearward edge of each worksurface, and is capable of removably supporting therein a plurality of different amenities, such as bookshelves, CRT stands, fans, task lamps, etc., so as to permit a worker to personalize his or her own workstation. A removable stanchion permits certain convertible amenities to be supported either freestanding on the worksurface, or along the rear of the worksurface on the mounting rail. An L-shaped intermediate leg is available to support the worksurface in a cantilevered fashion to facilitate unfettered task chair movement along the forward edge of the worksurface.

Abstract: A freestanding modular furniture arrangement is provided to create workstations in open office plans, and other similar applications. Each furniture unit includes a worksurface with capped cutouts in the rear corners to mount overhead cabinets, privacy screens, and other furniture accessories. A mounting rail extends continuously along the rearward edge of each worksurface, and is capable of removably supporting therein a plurality of different amenities, such as bookshelves, CRT stands, fans, task lamps, etc., so as to permit a worker to personalize his or her own workstation. A removable stanchion permits certain convertible amenities to be supported either freestanding on the worksurface, or along the rear of the worksurface on the mounting rail. An L-shaped intermediate leg is available to support the worksurface in a cantilevered fashion to facilitate unfettered task chair movement along the forward edge of the worksurface.

Abstract: An assembly for speeding the process of finishing doughnuts with icings and condiments, the table being elongated and having a horizontal upper surface and an elongated opening therein providing opposed parallel ledges lengthwise of the table and, having below the table upper surface and within the elongated opening, opposed horizontal ledges of reduced spacing therebetween, and including a plurality of rectangular shallow depth pans for receiving doughnuts thereon, the pans having, at the opposed end walls, outwardly extending lip portions, the length of the pan between the end walls being such that the lip portions slide upon the spacing between the table parallel upper surface ledges, and a plurality of pans having end walls of spacing less than that of the trays and having outwardly extending lip portions which engage the lower horizontal ledges of the table so that the trays may be slid upon the table within the opening and over the icings and condiments containing pans.

Abstract: A knock-down or collapsible article of furniture which, in a disassembled state, utilizes some of its components to interlock and create a storage package for the remainder of the components. In the disassembled state, two side panels operate in conjunction with a support member and a locking key to create a box or envelope that holds the remaining pieces of the article of furniture.

Abstract: An apparatus including a central planar table plate, with a first and second wing plate member pivotally mounted at each end of the saw table plate, wherein each wing plate includes an outwardly extending plurality of tubes directed therefrom, wherein each of the tubes telescoping receives a leg of a "U" shaped member therewithin secured to the tubes by collets mounted at free ends of the tubes spaced from each of the wings. The tubes include a cross brace spaced rearwardly of the collet, with a sleeve pivotally mounted about each of the cross braces. The sleeve includes a leg telescopingly received within an underlying tube member. The underlying tube member of each leg is pivotally mounted to a framework, wherein the framework is arranged parallel and underlying the plate member mounted to legs extending downwardly from the plate member.

Abstract: A miter saw utility stand having a saw table top upon which the miter saw is to be mounted. Located in a plane extending above the saw table top and parallel to the saw table top surface are a pair of wings which extend longitudinally and are used to support the workpiece to be cut. Each wing has an upstanding fence along one edge to enable the user to securely brace the workpiece to be cut. In one embodiment, the structure supporting the wings precludes the wings from being moved into overlying relation to the table surface. In another embodiment, the wings can be adjusted laterally inwardly of the table top surface into abutting engagement with the wings and the support structure therefor being constructed to enable vertical and horizontal adjustment of the wings, removal of the wings and addition of similar wings to extend the workpiece supporting surface.

Abstract: An article combined with other parts which assemble into an items of furniture, the article constituting a spacer of extruded aluminum having a cylindrical bore therethrough and, as seen in cross-section, grooves outboard of such bore which are right angles to each other. Bores of aligned spacers receive posts and outboard legs therein define grooves which receive vertical panels with horizontal members between spacers, such horizontal members having openings which are aligned with the bores to receive vertical pipe. The vertical pipe thereby aligns the spacers, horizontal members and indirectly the vertical members. In one embodiment, L-shaped portions formed in the extruded spaces opposite the legs define further grooves which permit the use of connecting clips between adjacent shelves. Additional spacers having further grooves to provide midway and central aligned supports for larger shelves are also disclosed.

Abstract: A worktable with a working surface which can be adjusted in height and/or inclination, which is connected with a table mount by means of an adjustment mechanism. A worktable which can be constructed of individual parts and which can be expanded in width and joined to modular systems is provided by the table mount being a base frame with two supporting columns arranged in the interval of table width and two preferably U-shaped leg members having a central joining portion, a base leg and supporting leg whereby the supporting columns are firmly connected with each other by at least one transverse connecting member and said central joining portion of said leg members adapted to be connected to said supporting columns of said base frame and that said adjustment mechanisms are mounted on the underside of said work surface between said support legs of said leg members and adapted to be connected to said supporting legs.

Abstract: An article of furniture is formed by a plurality of interlocking elements. Horizontally-arranged shelves include mortises formed between notches in adjacent slats. The slats are separated by longitudinal spacings within the shelves. Vertical supports which terminate in mating tenons are arranged perpendicular to the shelves. Units for housing drawers are provided that include top and bottom sets of rails for slidable mounting between pairs of shelves. Bookend arrangements that include protruding dowels and stops are slidably secured within the spacings between the slats of the shelves. The furniture requires no external fasteners and is totally compatible with knockdown assembly and disassembly.

Abstract: A data processing work station has a tubular framework that supports a keyboard support shelf in front of and below a video display support shelf and a pair of side shelves. The framework may be reconfigured into a compacted configuration for storage and shipment.

Abstract: An article combined with other parts which assemble into an item of furniture, the article constituting a spacer of extruded aluminum having a cylindrical bore therethrough and, as seen in cross-section, grooves outboard of such bore which are right angles to each other. Bores of aligned spacers receive posts and outboard legs therein define grooves which receive vertical panels with horizontal members between spacers, such horizontal members having openings which are aligned with the bores to receive vertical pipe. The vertical pipe thereby aligns the spacers, horizontal members and indirectly the vertical members. In one embodiment, L-shaped portions formed in the extruded spaces opposite the legs define further grooves which permit the use of connecting clips between adjacent shelves. Additional spacers having further grooves to provide midway and central aligned supports for larger shelves are also disclosed.

Abstract: A stacking element comprising interconnectable panels, each consisting of at least two wires or bars bent in the plane of the panel, said wires or bars being interconnected with interposition of at least one wire or bar bent in the shape of a U, substantially projecting at the bottom from the two wires or bars bent in the plane of the panel. On the upper elements there may be provided set and/or floor portions which may be fitted at the top with recesses or the like for mounting chairs thereon.

Abstract: A display assembly for displaying and storing articles such as greeting cards. The assembly involves a support structure for supporting one or more individual display units with each of the display units having a storage compartment and a display compartment. Means are provided on the display units whereby one display unit can be joined to another display unit.

Abstract: A cooking apparatus includes a vessel or bowl that has a plurality of openings circumferentially-spaced around a central vertical axis with the support structure for the bowl including a plurality of identical legs and an ash catcher. The ash catcher is designed such that one end portion of each leg is received into a slot and the other end portion is received into the opening and receives wing nuts so that the unit can be assembled without the use of any tools.

Abstract: A plug-assembled multi-shelf sectional display rack constituted of a plurality of horizontal and vertical hollow sections joined together at their ends by corner junctions having vertically and horizontally extending plugs engageable within the hollows of the sections. Each section is provided with a longitudinally extending inwardly facing recess which merges into a hollow longitudinal guide extending axially of the section. Mounted within the recesses and guides of the vertical sections are inwardly extending supports having horizontal surfaces for holding shelves. The supports determine the vertical spacing between the shelves. They include guide sections engageable within the hollow axially extending guides of the sections. Vertical gaps are provided between lateral faces formed on the supports and the walls defining the recesses of the vertical sections to permit insertion of vertical panels.

Abstract: An injection molded, foam plastic, knockdown display stand and shelf support. The display stand is formed from a set of shelves supported by a unique pair of interlocking complementary V-shaped shelf supports. The shelf supports and shelves are indexed to a central pole. The pole is joined to a base support. Each of the V-shaped shelf supports is identical. Each V-shaped shelf support defines edges for supporting the shelves and contains hooks for joining the shelf support to the pole. Several variations of hooks are described. The shelf supports can be used independently of the display stand to support multiple tiers of shelves.

Abstract: An injection molded, foam plastic, knock-down display stand. The display stand is formed from two major components. A V-shaped longitudinal member supports the shelves. The shelf supports have a number of open ended parallel slots. Joining two shelf supports together forms an X-shaped, free-standing shelf support column. Each shelf has an X-shaped opening to receive the shelf support column. Rotating the shelf through the slots joins the shelf to the shelf support column. Integral camming surfaces on the shelves lock the shelves and the shelf supports together to form a substantially erect display stand.

Abstract: A generally rectangular modular table unit is disclosed which is adapted to being stacked to create larger furniture assemblies but is also capable of being assembled so as to stand alone. Each table unit includes four legs (20, 22), a pair of side bars (30, 32) extending along the sides of the unit, and a planar member (44) to form the top of the unit. A pair of top and bottom cross bars (24, 26) extend across the ends of each of the units. The cross bars (24, 26) have rabbetted recesses (28) formed at each of their ends and each is fastenable to the adjacent legs (20, 22) in one of two configurations, one configuration being adapted for interlocking with adjacent table units in a stack while the other configuration is adapted for table units which are intended to stand alone.

Abstract: Cabinet structure, particularly of the knockdown type. There is provided structural means for cooperation with presently known easily assembled and disassembled shelving structure for converting same into an easily assembled and attractive closed cabinet. Starting with the shelving structure in unchanged condition there is provided a plurality of small clips for the reception and holding of appropriate side and door means for converting said shelving into a closed cabinet.

Abstract: A collapsible merchandise display stand includes an elongated cylindrical center support member attached to a base. Various patterns of interlocking open-ended display boxes are formed from flat blanks of material having central, second and third spaced-apart openings in them. The central and second, and central and third, openings are each separated by a pair of spaced-apart parallel score lines. When the blanks are folded on the pairs of score lines to cause the three portions of the display member overlie one another, all three of the spaced-apart openings are in alignment to permit passage of the center post member through them to form each box of the display. Several such display boxes are stacked on the elongated center support member, and interlocking tabs and tab receiving openings on each of the display boxes are used to create various patterns, such as a spiral pattern, for the purposes of the display.

Abstract: A display and storage assembly primarily intended for storing and displaying sound cassettes and eight-track tapes is disclosed. The assembly has an elongate base section and at least one upright partition member is mounted on the base section for sliding movement therealong. One end of the base section has a transverse male dove-tail configuration, and the other end of the base section has a female dove-tail configuration whereby identical base members may be joined endwise together to any length. Complementary end caps to cover the ends of the base sections are also provided. The top surface of each upright member has a recess and the bottom surface of each base member has a number of transverse downward projections provided uniformly therealong, with the recess being adapted to receive a selected one of the downward projections enabling vertical enlargement of the assembly. The top surface of the base sections have low transverse dividers to separate and support cassettes carried therebetween.

Abstract: A substantially horizontal platform has at least three angularly spaced connection members carried proximate the periphery thereof. Each connection member is detachably engageable with a depending leg. Each connection member is also detachably engageable with a finial cap or, alternately, with an upstanding leg for supporting a second platform. Additional elements, including platforms and legs of various lengths, are likewise detachably engageable for the erection of various structural arrangements.

Abstract: A tray assembly including a tray member and a support member; the support member including a spacer portion having one end affixed to a top of a table and extending upwardly therefrom, and a tray supporting portion at the free upper end of the spacer portion; the tray member including a substantially flat upper tray portion, and a support portion associated with the bottom thereof, the support portion of the tray member including an open central section engageable with the tray supporting portion of the support member to provide a rigid connection therebetween.

Abstract: To facilitate manual operations, especially in the pharmaceutical industry, there are provided for cooperation with a conveyor belt, particularly designed worktables, a service rack, and an adjustable table having an angle member.

Abstract: A self service rack assembly for displaying and supporting hanging basket plants and/or bedding plants and potted plants in flats or trays is disclosed. The rack is quickly and easily assembled and is supported by either suitable wheels or legs for movement into and out of a store or display area or for permanent location. The rack assembly includes various supporting uprights and interchangeable trays, support shelves, and bars so that the rack assembly can be adapted to display a single type of plant container such as hanging baskets or can be adapted to display more than one type. The rack assembly is intended for use in self service stores such as hardware, department, discount, garden stores, and similar other outlets where such containers of plants are displayed and sold.

Abstract: A free standing shelving system including a plurality of shelves and a plurality of spindles for supporting the shelves, some of the shelves being arranged in endwise adjacent relation whereby the shelving system has some abutting shelf ends and some free shelf ends. The shelves each have like corner openings in all four corners with one spindle at each corner opening at the free end of the shelves and one spindle at the contiguous corner openings in endwise abutting shelves. The spindles are disposed in endwise aligned relation with their axes at the virtual corners of the shelves and the spindles have end faces on their adjacent ends that overlap the shelves adjacent the corner openings.

Abstract: A plurality of components that may be assembled to form a complete furniture article. The components include two basic forms of joints, the tongue and groove and dovetail joints which enable the individual components to be merely pressed together to form the complete furniture article. The interfitted dovetail elements are locked in place by the provision of the tongue and groove joints on opposite sides of the dovetail elements. The assembled furniture article is designed such that the dovetail joints are "blind" or not visible from the finished furniture article.

Abstract: A sectional assembly for interior articles comprises vertically oriented glass plates which are departed in one direction and curved holding arms which have each connecting part at both ends for clamping an edge of each of the plates as a unit. The connecting part comprises a flange which is used for clamping said glass plate with a fitting and a bolt and nut without requiring formation of any holes in the glass plates. Horizontal glass plates are also provided which are supported by the curved holding arms.

Abstract: This display unit comprises a plurality of superposed shelves or trays and is adapted to be extended from a minimum storage or shipping height to a maximum or operative height by simply pulling one of the endmost shelves or trays, each shelf or tray carrying along only the next one, means being provided for interlocking all the shelves or trays in their operative position.

Abstract: Pallets are supported in spaced relation above and upon one another to provide level tiers, to relieve cake lower tiers from the load of superior tiers, and to permit individual rotation of tiers to co-ordinate decorations.

Abstract: A furniture joint for assembling shelves in spaced parallel relation on supporting spindles to form a standing tier of shelves of appropriate height without the aid of fastening elements and/or tools.

Abstract: A portable plant stand for holding potted plants is formed of easily assembled flat wood components. The stand comprises a tapered vertical support column that supports horizontal shelves having pot holding openings. The shelves include central apertures that fit over the support column and engage the tapered sides of the support column. The support column has an H-shaped cross section and comprises opposed tapered members and a tapered cross member that is removably fastened to the side members by two screws. The support column can be mounted on bearings to permit rotation of the plant stand.

Abstract: A joint structure for connecting together shelves in a modular shelf assembly includes first and second, coplanar, abutting shelves. A hole is formed through the shelves with one-half of the hole being formed in each shelf so as to complete the hole when the shelves are abutting each other. The shelves are sandwiched between first and second vertically extending supports which are connected together by fastening means extending through the hole in the shelves. Formed in the upper side of the shelves is an annular recess concentric with the hole and having an inverted cup-shaped bottom surface. An annular boss is formed on the end of the upper support and includes a cup-shaped end surface sized to fit within the recess.