Abstract: A hangable, collapsible doll display which may also be used as a doll swing is provided. The doll display includes a generally circular top frame, at least two doll supporting levels below the top frame capable of supporting a doll, netting which collapsibly connects each of the levels of the display to each other and to the circular top frame, a conical section of netting above the top frame having an apex; and a ring secured to the apex to enable the display to be hung from a stand, ceiling, etc. The levels of the display may include seats in which dolls may sit, a solid platform on which dolls may sit or lie, a solid platform which will support the dolls in a standing position, or a mesh platform on which the dolls may lie. The seats used in the swing may be made in various sizes to accommodate various sized dolls. The seats of the swing are preferably removably mounted in a seat frame. A platform is positioned adjacent the seats to provide an area where doll accessories may be placed.

Abstract: A portable hanging shelf system is disclosed wherein one or more shelves are suspended in a horizontal position from generally vertical objects of varying diameter. A non-elastic flexible fabric belt encircles generally vertical objects of varying diameters, such as a tree trunk, and an adjustable lever-type buckle on the belt releasably grips and applies tension in the encircled portion of the belt to firmly secure a pair of brackets to the curved surface of the vertical object. A cord is connected to each bracket and forms a loop which receives one or more flat rectangular shelves. The cords pass through slots at the opposed ends of each shelf and the shelves are secured in an adjustable horizontal position at the desired height above the ground by a cord lock or by passing the cord through additional slots.

Abstract: A storage shelf for storing items in the attic utilizing the roof trusses as supports for the shelves has a first and third support member rotatably connected to a second support member. There may be at least one stabilizing member attached to the first, second or third support member. Along with being rotatably connected to the second support member for adjustability, the first support member and the third support member may be removably connected to the second support member for ease of assembly and replacement. Brackets are used, along with fasteners to attach the shelf to the trusses.

Abstract: A multipurpose automobile foldaway table which includes a table pivotably connected to a frame, two retractably bars respectively and retractably fastened to the frame, and lock screws respectively threaded into screw holes on the frame for locking the retractable bars at a desired elevation, each retractable bar having a top end terminated to a swivel hook for mounting on the head rest of a car seat, the table having recessed top comportments covered by a sliding cover for holding things, and collapsible stands at the bottom for supporting the foldaway table on the ground as it is dismantled from the car seat.

Abstract: A versatile child's play table includes a removable and reversible table top with a smooth playing surface on one side and a modular building block interconnection system on the other side. The reversible table top can be removed to reveal a recessed playing surface with a surrounding ledge. Attached beneath the recessed playing surface are one or more toy storage drawers, and beneath the drawer(s) is a storage area with supports for storing the reversible table top. In an alternative embodiment, the reversible table top is formed from two halves, each of which are independently removable and reversible.

Abstract: A wall shelf mount system includes a pair of suspended bracket units. Each bracket unit includes two channel sections. The channel sections have jaws spaced apart a distance less than the thickness of a shelf. A cable is threaded through registered transverse openings in the jaws and the ends of the cable include crimped eyelets. The shank of a wall fastener extends through both eyelets and into a wall to suspend the bracket unit from the wall as a closed loop. The front longitudinal edge of the shelf adjacent an end of the shelf is slipped between the legs of one channel section while the rear longitudinal edge is inserted between the jaws of the other channel section. An alternate structure includes a socket fastened to the wall with the cable threaded through an opening in the bottom of the socket and retained by an enlargement at the end of the cable. The opposite end of the cable extends through a bore in a plug with a transverse set screw bearing against the cable.

Abstract: This invention relates to a collapsible transporter module, and the method of using same, for transporting large volumes of unpackaged goods in spaced padded relationship in conventional transportation vehicles such as trains, trucks, ships or containers. The transport module consists of a mounting for the module in the transportation vehicle; a rigid upper frame suspended from the mounting; a plurality of vertically elongate collapsible support members having an upper end and a lower end, the upper end being attached to the upper rigid frame; and a plurality of vertically spaced apart shelf members supported from the support members. When not loaded with goods being transported, the transporter module may be stored in a collapsed mode, thereby allowing the transportation vehicle to return the transporter module to the goods supplier, together with a new payload.

Abstract: A table suspended from a room ceiling has a table top that is positionable between a retracted first position against the ceiling and a second position extended from the ceiling toward the floor. Extension and retraction occur through a pivotal arm assembly. The arm assembly is controlled by electric or manual powered drive mechanisms. The drive mechanisms are enclosed in a modular housing that is manufactured to interchangeably accept either the electrical or the manual drive mechanisms. The suspended table includes a table top that is rotatable about a vertical axis.

Abstract: A mounting bracket comprising a horizontal base with a pair of laterally spaced upwardly directed mounting arms terminating in spaced relation above the base in a pair of laterally outwardly formed downwardly directed elongate mounting channels. A pair of lugs are interposed in each channel along the length thereof and cooperate with the channel to define a snap-lock. A pair of oppositely directed support shoulders are integrally formed with the base and provide spaced coplanar support surfaces mounting opposed positioning ribs which cooperatively form a snap-lock retainer including converging forward portions and laterally enlarged rear seating portions. Retaining flanges are integrally formed with the base and depend therefrom into spaced overlying relation to the plane of the shoulder surfaces.

Abstract: A table suspended from a room ceiling has a table top that is positionable between a retracted first position against the ceiling and a second position extended from the ceiling toward the floor. Extension and retraction occur through a pivotal arm assembly. The arm assembly is controlled by electric or manual powered drive mechanisms. The drive mechanisms are enclosed in a modular housing that is manufactured to interchangeably accept either the electrical or the manual drive mechanisms. The suspended table includes a table top that is rotatable about a vertical axis.

Abstract: A shelf assembly (10) is adapted to securely mount to a wall (12) adjacent a window frame (14) and in front of a window (18). The window frame (14) comprises an upper portion (20), a lower portion (22) and a pair of identical side elements (24). The assembly (10) includes a pair of bridges (42) mounted to the wall (12) above and below the upper and lower portions (20, 22), respectively, of the window frame (14) and in a position in front of the side elements (24). Each bridge (42) comprises a pair of uprights (26), with each upright (26) having a long vertical part (30), a short vertical part (32) and a central part (34) connecting the long and short vertical parts (30, 32) and angled with respect thereto so as to position the long and short vertical parts (30, 32) in different substantially vertical planes.

Abstract: Display apparatus having a rail fixable on a stationary structure and provided with a groove, a sliding member fittable in the rail groove and slidable therealong, a wire or cord coupled to the sliding member, a gripping member through which the wire or cord passes, a supporting hook connected to an end of the wire or cord remote from the gripping member, and a second rail having a groove for receiving the hook such that the wire or cord is coupled to the second rail and is tensioned when installed. The gripping member through which the wire or cord passes, comprises a hollow member having an inner tapered surface, a sleeve member having a passage formed therein for the wire or cord and situated within the hollow member to be freely slidable with respect thereto with at least a portion of the sleeve member projecting out from the hollow member, and at least one ball captured in the sleeve member seating against the tapered inner surface of the hollow member and communicating with the passage.

Abstract: A shelf for carrying articles in a vehicle, such as a pickup truck, is formed from a single piece of metal, such as steel or aluminum to provide an elongated shelf having an up-turned and inwardly angled rear lip to prevent articles placed on the shelf from falling off. Mounting brackets are attached to the opposite ends of the shelf. The mounting brackets each have flange portions which extend inwardly toward one another over the shelf member itself; and these flange portions have holes in them to permit mounting of the shelf in the sunvisor mounting holes already in the vehicle. When installed, the mounting brackets are essentially concealed and the shelf is spaced a short distance from the roof of the vehicle immediately adjacent the upper edge of the windshield.

Abstract: A foldable chair has a base with upstanding portions extending upwardly from opposite sides of a forward portion thereof, and a seat member having its forward portion connected pivotally to these upstanding portions. Tension elements are connected to the upper end portions of the upstanding portions and rearward portions of the seat member for holding the seat member in an operative position. The length of the tension elements may be adjusted to vary the position of the seat member, and removable armrests may also be provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to an adjustable television/video recorder stand incorporating a cassette-holder, wherein the two adjustable shelves adapted to receive the television set and the video recorder are arranged on two crossbars connected to each other by lateral uprights whose lower ends support a tray for storing video cassettes.

Abstract: This multi-level stand is particularly adapted to make a multi-layer cake presentation, such as a conventional wedding cake, but at lower cost. The multi-level stands according to the present invention comprise overlying shelves of different sizes to put individual layers of cakes on them, connections between the shelves to allow changing the order of the shelves and to pivotally connect decorative arms for each shelf, and a positioning mechanism connected to the connections between the shelves and constructed and arranged to selectively pivot the decorative arms to allow access on the shelves to insert or remove the layers of cakes.

Abstract: Support apparatus comprising a platform assembly suspended from above and held by two suspension assemblies which are spaced apart and parallelly oriented, each suspension assembly comprising an elongated horizontal base track means fixedly mounted to overhead ceiling means and a track follower assembly adjustably mounted to the base track means. The track follower assembly includes an elongated horizontal mating track means slidable in aligned relationship with respect to the base track means and supported by the base track means in that aligned relationship. Additionally, the track follower assembly includes means for maintaining the mating track means against tilt elevational movement with respect to the base track means, plus strut means affixed to the mating track means in vertically depending relationship therefrom. The platform assembly is adjustably affixed to the strut means. The platform assembly may support a variety of elements, including a speed bag platform and depending speed bag.

Abstract: Portable shelving, which is readily assembled and disassembled, includes a foldable backing having a plurality of standards mounted thereto and having means to permit it to be attached to a surface of a structure. The standards include means for receiving a plurality of brackets for holding shelves thereon at different selected heights. The backing including the attached standards, in its disassembled condition, is foldable to enclose the brackets and shelves to provide a portable package. Means are included on the brackets to movably secure them to the shelves when they are packaged.

Abstract: Shelves are disclosed having slots cut in their ends, into which are threaded straps comprising loops of webbing. Top-straps are for supporting the topmost shelf from a wall, and shelf-straps are for supporting a shelf from a shelf above. The modularity of the pre-formed loops permits a very versatile system. Long shelves are also shown with T-slots by which the shelf can be supported intermediately.

Abstract: A folding tray holder for attachment to the rear of a stadium seat has hook like members on each side thereof which engage upright seat supports on each side of the seat and support the holder on the back of the seat. The holder has a rigid planar member in a bottom panel which may be folded upward from a supporting position when emptied to a stowed position to allow persons to pass along the aisle. The holder may be secured in the folded or stowed position and has a shoulder strap for carrying when removed from the seat back.

Abstract: A suspended shelf having hangers which support horizontal panels. The shelf hangers have a plurality of horizontal, vertically spaced crossbars each constructed of a U-shaped, downwardly opening channel member having a pair of side panels and a cross web connecting the panels extending between and longitudinally along the panels. A plurality of crossbeams, at least one near each end of each crossbar, extend between the panels and are spaced below the cross web. A plurality of manually removable sidebars extend between the adjacent vertically spaced ends of the crossbars. Each sidebar has a hook-shaped upper end for hanging over an upper one of the crossbeams and a lower, inwardly bent leg which extends along the underside of the cross web and above the crossbeam of a relatively lower crossbar to a downturned tip. Another pair of sidebars extend up from the uppermost crossbars and are fastened to the ceiling or other shelf support.

Abstract: A knockdown, but sturdy, cabinet for campers is disclosed. The cabinet can be quickly assembled at a campsite by first attaching a pair of sidewalls to the inside of a weatherproof covering so that the sidewalls are spaced apart and parallel to one another. The sidewalls have opposed inner surfaces with transverse grooves so that a plurality of shelves can then be slid between the sidewalls and into the grooves to complete the cabinet. When breaking camp, the cabinet can be easily broken down by sliding the shelves out of the grooves and then detaching the covering from the sidewalls. The shelves, sidewalls and covering can then be stacked and stored in a small box so as to take up little space during the trip home.

Abstract: A storage device having a plurality of shelves which is portable and removably supportable on a wall mount. The top wall of the device is provided, at its juncture with each sidewall, with a passageway for receiving therethrough a support rod whose rear end is removably supported on the wall mount. The front ends of the support rods are interconnected by a cross bar whereby there is defined a rectangular frame for suspending the storage device from the wall mount. The shelves are provided with rigid panels which extend rearwardly of the storage device a predetermined distance so that the rear ends of the panels abut the wall to provide added support for the device.

Abstract: The present invention provides hanging storage compartment apparatus with various shelf levels adapted to be suspended by a plurality of tension lines from an overhead structure, such as a ceiling. The storage apparatus includes at least one storage unit rotatably mounted to a suspended stationary member, such as a platform. Tension lines secured to the suspended member or platform are used to hang the storage apparatus from the overhead structure. A rotation bearing, such as a ball bearing ring, interposed between the suspended member or platform and the storage unit enables rotation of the storage unit relative to this suspended stationary member. In a further embodiment of the invention, upper and lower storage units, both of which are rotatable, may be mounted respectively above and below the suspended platform.

Abstract: Furniture structure comprising vertical side frames and horizontal pieces, hooking means in the form of a simple pin, in a fitting point between the horizontal piece and the side frame, as well as anchorage means in the form of rigid rods, situated at about 45.degree. in respect to horizontal pieces and to side frames, and fitted therein.

Abstract: The invention concerns a suspended shelving storehouse construction comprising a foundation, spaced apart vertical columns rising from the foundation, a load-bearing ceiling supported by said vertical columns, a series of tension bars each secured to the load-bearing ceiling at spaced intervals between the vertical columns so that the tension bars are suspended substantially vertically from the ceiling between adjacent columns, and shelving girders mounted horizontally between adjacent tension bars.

Abstract: A hanging shelf includes a shelf having a pair of opposing sides, each having a recess proximate its ends. The recess communicates with a slot along essentially its entire depth, and the slot communicates with the exterior of the shelf. A webbing is inserted into the slot and then into the recess. A plug is inserted into the recess for frictionally holding the webbing against the surface of the recess with sufficient force to hang the shelf from the webbing. An edging member conceals from view the manner in which the webbing is attached to the shelf.

Abstract: A pre-assembled array of corner shelves is fastened together by three flexible lines threaded through apertures in the shelves so that they can hang downwardly from a single hook mounted in the corner between two intersecting walls. The lines are so disposed to form an acute angle with the corner line toward the frontmost edge of the shelf disposed in the corner, thereby to force the shelf against the corner and adjacent walls by its own weight and that of objects on it to support the structure and prevent it from slipping or sliding. The spacing may be rearranged simply by moving the lines and the shelves may be readily leveled in the same manner. The shelf array is simply removed for cleaning walls or the shelves without loosening any mounting hardware.

Abstract: A rope-suspended shelving unit wherein a plurality of generally rectangular shelves each of which has a front and rear edge are provided with first holes respectively in the four corners or only in the rear two corners. A second hole is substantially in the middle between one of the rear holes and either the respective front hole or the front edge. A third hole is substantially in the middle between the second hole and the respective front hole or front edge. The holes are adapted so that a rope, chain, cable or the like can pass through them so as to maintain the shelves in layered relationship at predetermined yet adjustable intervals. An elastic stabilizer is arranged on the part of the rope or the like in contact with the rear edge of the shelf so that the rope is fixed on the back side of the shelf in the lowermost step so that no receiving metal fixture is required and the formation is simple and stable in contact with the wall.

Abstract: A suspendible plant rack facilitates the close packing of a plurality of plants in a given area, for example, in exposure to direct sunlight at a window area. The rack shelves are formed by plural separated slats and the vertical side supports are similarly formed, thus enhancing air circulation characteristics about the rack. In one embodiment the shelves are held balanced by mechanical tie-downs and in another embodiment a cooperative notch arrangement assures such balancing.

Abstract: A shelf support device is disclosed which can be wall hung, ceiling hung or free standing. The device is constructed from non-rigid support materials including shelf slings, hangers, sling locks, keepers, loops and sling lock-keepers. In preferred embodiments the device can be constructed in a "Delta" or in a "X Frame" configuration.

Abstract: A novel, easy-to-level, wall-supported support member which is particularly useful for support of apparatus requiring a horizontal surface on which to operate properly. Particular advantageous use of the apparatus is as a support for a phonograph turntable. The apparatus is suitable for compact packaging, is easy to mount and easy to assemble from a kit.

Abstract: Folding shelving in a single unit comprising a series of rigid shelves connected at the edges thereof to a flexible side wall extending over and under the same at the top and bottom, wherein the shelving is supported by a single member attached to a wall or standard, and providing for a peaked uppermost compartment and an oppositely extending peaked lowermost compartment.

Abstract: A shelf and garment hanger rack for childrens' clothes, hat and gloves is adjustably suspended from a garment hanger bar in a clothes closet, and positions the shelves and a garment hanging bar in relatively low location in the clothes closet so that they can be easily reached by a small child.

Abstract: There is disclosed a novel bracket adapted to support and suspend a shelf platform to further permit the suspension of a plurality of shelf platforms for the use of a plurality of shelf brackets, each bracket formed by a support member including an upwardly extending rib portion and a downwardly extending flange portion, the rib portion having a width dimension less than 1/2 of the width dimension of the lower extending flange portion and being carried at the approximate mid-position of the lower flange portion, each of the rib and flange portions respectively provided with apertures formed therein adjacent the outer ends, the bracket being completed by support means mounted on the support member intermediate the rib and flange portions respectively and extending laterally outwardly therefrom in normal relation with respect to the plane formed by the rib and flange portions, the support means providing support for a shelf platform to be rested thereupon.

Abstract: A shelf bracket, particularly adapted for mounting on railings and the like, comprises a mounting bracket formed in a generally inverted U-shape with first and second legs depending from ends of a transverse segment. An elongate rigid shelf supporting member is fixed to lower regions of the first leg, below the lower end of the shorter second leg, to project orthogonally outwardly away from the second leg. A thumbscrew is installed in the first leg, below the shelf supporting member for engaging a railing support and enabling leveling of a shelf supported by two or more brackets below the level of the railing. A second thumbscrew is provided in the second leg, relatively close to the transverse segment, for adapting the bracket to railings more narrow than the length of the transverse segment and for clamping the bracket to the railing. Locking nuts are provided for each thumbscrew to maintain the adjustments.

Abstract: A plurality of anchors are secured to a vertical support surface in a horizontally spaced relationship. A plurality of racks or shelves are detachably suspended between the anchors by an inner hanger and an outer hanger. The anchors and hangers permit the ends of adjacent racks to be suspended at a single point.

Abstract: A plurality of trays of substantially similar outline are stacked above each other. At least two elongated guide rods or posts are located at opposite sides of the carrier trays and extend perpendicularly through the trays, the guide posts being formed with folding joints, each, to permit folding them over when the trays are stacked tightly against each other, to serve as a carrying handle, while, upon erection, permit the trays to be slid vertically, with clearance, for access to the contents of the trays; the top tray is formed with a lock, engaging the upright posts to lock the top tray in position, when the posts are erected, the lock preferably including a spring-loaded, notched finger engaging a cross element or cross bar on the respective posts, which cross bar can hook into a locking eye on the topmost tray to lock the handles in position when folded, so that they can serve as a carrying handle for the entire tray assembly.

Abstract: A shelf supporting apparatus comprising vertical cables extending between upper and lower anchoring members, attachment members being connected to the cables for receiving and supporting shelves and each cable being associated with a tensioning spring. Each lower anchoring member comprises two sockets housing a piston and the tensioning spring, the piston having an axial bore through which the cable extends. The upper anchoring member comprises a pair of screw engaging sockets housing a stop member to which the upper end of the cable is secured. Each attachment member is of unitary construction and has a slot for engaging the cable with screw holes at each end of the slot into which cable gripping screws can be engaged. The bulk of the anchoring members is reduced to a minimum.

Abstract: A headrest intended for mounting on the ceiling or roof of a vehicle above the head of an occupant of the vehicle who is sitting in a vehicle seat, the headrest mounted for vertical adjustment by a telescoping shaft so that the head rest lies directly behind the occupant's head, with the headrest being swingably movable forwardly or rearwardly with respect to the occupant along an arcuate path relative to the vehicle ceiling, this forward and rearward movement effected by a reversable electric motor mounted in the ceiling and having a gear driven thereby and engaging an arcuate segment gear attached to the top end of the telescopic shaft, the headrest thus being swingable forwardly or rearwardly relative to the occupant of the vehicle as well as being vertically adjustable such that the headrest may be properly adjusted to lie directly behind the occupant's head in the most comfortable and safe position for use.

Abstract: A carrel-like module which, in one configuration, accommodates a single user, and in an expanded configuration, accommodates two or more users. The carrel module includes an arcuate shaped writing panel, preferably having a concavely shaped rear edge opposite from a seated user and a convexly shaped near edge presented adjacent the seated user, with two end edges, respectively, connecting the rear and near edges. The end edges and the rear edge are bounded by upright panels, the panels extending generally above the writing panel to the head level of the seated user. The two panels presented adjacent the respective end edges are rotatably connected to leg-like support members located at corners of the writing panel formed by the intersection of the rear edge and the end edges, respectively, of the writing panel. The end panels are removably secured to the writing panel, such that they may be conveniently disengaged therefrom, and rotated about their associated leg members by the user.