Abstract: A tree stand that is easier to hang, has leveling adjustability, multiple configurations and improved comfort. The stand has a platform with a top, a bottom and a peripheral edge. A pivoting hook is mounted to the peripheral edge to encompass a tree trunk and rotates 180 degrees to allow optimal tree stand position. Two supports extend from the underside of the platform to additionally engage the tree trunk and allow for leveling of the tree stand. A sling chair is removably bolted to the top of the platform, which may be formed from 1×1 square tube and wire mesh so that the sling chair is positionable in a plurality of locations. The sling chair is aligned along a first axis that is perpendicular to a second axis extending from the tree trunk through the platform to improve user comfort, access and visibility in use.

Abstract: In accordance with an aspect, there is provided a furniture apparatus comprising an outdoor-storage assembly having user-accessible compartments being arranged relative to each other, of which are categorized by different types of user access.

Abstract: A wine rack carousel for storing a plurality of wine bottles comprising one or more inner annular frames and outer annular frames where a plurality of support member pairs, extend between each pair of inner and outer annular frames to support wine bottles. Each pair of support members are parallel.

Abstract: A folding utility table includes a table top having a pair of support pedestals pivotally attached. A first pivotal support brace includes a distal end and a proximal end attached to the first support pedestal. A second pivotal support brace includes a distal end and a proximal end attached to the second support pedestal. In addition, the support pedestals may comprise at least one support leg, and each support leg of the first and second support pedestals may be laterally offset from each other so as to permit an offset displacement of the support legs when the support pedestals are disposed in a collapsed position.

Abstract: A pole shelf for mounting to a pole has a two-piece bracket and a two-piece shelf. The bracket is removably secured to poles of different diameters by adjusting a sliding engagement existing between pairs of male and female mating sleeves. The bracket pieces have a lip between upper and lower hub protrusion ribs and the lip has an outer cam edge with detents. The shelf pieces have a protrusion rib, an outer wall and a shelf bottom between the protrusion rib and outer wall, a retention post on the underneath side of the shelf bottom, a connector for releasably connecting ends of the two shelf pieces to each other and one or more shelf bottom connectors for releasably connecting the shelf bottoms to each other. When the shelf is in a closed state it is secured to the bracket, which itself is secured to a pole, by engaging the retention posts of shelf pieces with the outer cam edges of the bracket pieces and rotating the shelf so that the outer cam edges become removably locked into the retention posts.

Abstract: A furniture assembly comprising a frame for supporting an article of furniture, the frame including first and second spaced apart frame members, each frame member having a top end and a bottom end, the first and second frame members forming first and second substantially oppositely facing bearing surfaces along at least a portion thereof wherein the oppositely facing bearing surfaces are angled away from each other when moving from the top toward the bottom ends, at a first height, the oppositely facing bearing surfaces defining a first width dimension and a storage unit forming an opening defined by an opening rim including at least first and second substantially opposed bearing surfaces, the first and second opposed bearing surfaces defining a first length dimension that is similar to the first width dimension, wherein, the storage unit can be mounted to the frame by passing at least upper portions of the first and second frame members through the opening so that the first and second opposed bearing surface

Abstract: A pivotable folding utility table includes a table top having a pair of support pedestals pivotally attached thereto. A first pivotal support brace including a distal end and a proximal end attached to the first support pedestal. A second pivotal support brace including a distal end and a proximal end attached to the second support pedestal. The distal ends of the first and second pivotal support braces pivotally attached to a retaining assembly preferably mounted in relation to the table top. Specifically, the retaining assembly includes a cross-brace member operably disposed through openings formed in the distal ends of the first and second pivotal support braces, thus providing a pivotal engagement in relation to the table top.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a portable table suspended from a vertical support. The portable table includes a platform having an engagement region. The engagement region removeably connects the platform with the vertical support at a first height. The portable table also includes a mounting support removeably secured to the vertical support at a second height above the first height. Still further, the portable table also includes a plurality of hanging supports. Each hanging support removeably connects the platform to the mounting support.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a portable platform suspended from a vertical support. The portable platform includes a substantially planar support having an engagement region. The engagement region removeably connects the substantially planar support with the vertical support at a first height. The portable platform also includes a mounting support removeably secured to the vertical support at a second height above the first height. Still further, the portable platform also includes a plurality of hanging supports. Each hanging support removeably connects the substantially planar support to the mounting support.

Abstract: A furniture piece that may include a support member with opposing first and second surfaces. A recess may extend into the first surface. The support member may also include a first aperture within the recess that extends through to the second surface. A brace may be positioned to support the support member. The brace may include a second aperture that aligns with the first aperture. A fastener that includes a head and an outwardly-extending neck may attach the support member and brace together. The head may seat within the recess and the neck may extend through the first and second apertures. One or more spacers may be positioned along the neck to position the head relative to the support member. A thickness of the head may be less than a depth of the recess such that a surface of the head is flush with the first surface of the support member or positioned within the recess below the first surface of the support member.

Abstract: The present Invention refers to a manufacturing method of a worktop (1), in particular a worktop for electric household appliances, and a worktop obtained therewith. A manufacturing method of a worktop (1) according to the present invention is characterized by comprising the following steps: a. arranging a panel (2) inside a mould; b. within said mould, forming a plurality of first members (4) along a peripheral border (3) of said panel (2), said first members (4) covering a first portion of said border (3) and being arranged so that between two neighbouring ones of said first members (4) there is interposed a second portion of said border (3); c. within said mould, forming second members (5) so as to cover said second portion of border (3). A worktop (1) is also claimed.

Abstract: A shelving bracket for supporting an end of a shelf is adapted to be attachable at any location along the length of a heightwise extending pole. The bracket is adapted to bear against a side face of a pole and includes at least two guide surfaces engageable with front and rear faces of the pole to define the angle of orientation of the bracket and to maintain the bracket at that angle. The bracket is secured rigidly to the pole by a fastener. A second pole is provided with a similar shelf bracket. Each of the shelf brackets has a shelf-supporting ledge adapted to support an end of a shelf that spans between the poles.

Abstract: A seating table and arrangement includes a table which is preferable six sided, with two parallel sides and two main angled sides, along with two oppositely located abbreviated width sides and which provides a number of advantages including increased seating capacity and classroom quality enhancement. In a room arrangement of the tables, the larger of the two parallel sides are directed toward the podium with the tables preferably arranged in a somewhat evenly dispersed orientation with tables along the middle of the room angled straight toward the podium while tables to the side being angled slightly toward the centerline of the room.

Abstract: A furniture base for supporting an item of furniture. The furniture base is assembled from a thin plate, the ends of which interlock to form a tubular wall. The tubular wall fits over a base plate. The base plate has a shoulder that imparts a desired shape to the tubular wall. An intermediate plate is mounted inside the tubular wall to maintain consistency of shape of the tubular wall, from its lower edge to its upper edge. Reinforcing rods are assembled in the furniture base to provide additional strength. The rods fit into recesses provided in the underside of the item of furniture to be supported and are secured in place against the intermediate plate and the base plate by means of threaded fasteners.

Abstract: A connection element 2, 3 for attaching a horizontal element 7, 8 to a vertical element is proposed. In this arrangement, a free end of the horizontal element 7, 8 comprises at least one top projection 18 and at least one bottom projection 17; and on the vertical element 56 at least one hooking-in aperture 20 for accommodating the top projection 18 of the horizontal element 7, 8 and at least one horizontal projection 25 for the vertical support of the bottom projection 17 of the horizontal element 7, 8 are provided, wherein a clamping element 30 with locking means 32 is provided for horizontal securing of the bottom projection 17 of the horizontal element 7, 8.

Abstract: A lift assembly includes a first platform provided with a top surface, a pair of opposed sides, and wheels and brackets connected to one of the sides for rotating the assembly. A plurality of rectilinear support shafts have opposed end portions conjoined to the platform and extending upwardly therefrom, and are spaced at opposed corners of the platform. Inverted U-shape guide rails are telescopically engageable along a length of the support shafts and have a pair of rectilinear regions slidably positionable about the support shafts. A second platform is provided with top and bottom surfaces, and apertures formed at opposed corners thereof that are vertically registered with the support shafts. A lifting mechanism is included for vertically biasing the second platform and the guide rails along the support shafts. The lifting mechanism is connected to the top surface of the first platform and the bottom surface of the second platform.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a multi-functional apparatus for use during fishing, boating, camping, etc. that typically comprises a flat horizontal surface, two hinged support panels attached to the underside of the horizontal surface, three adjustable-length attachment straps, and one or more rod support tubes. The multi-functional apparatus of the present invention provides a mechanism for detachable attachment to any vertical member such as a pier piling, a bridge structure, or a tree trunk. The present invention is fabricated of strong, lightweight, plastic materials to provide the durability required by the nature of its usage. The present invention's design is simple, scalable, and can be economically manufactured and sold. In use, the present invention is attached to a vertical member conveniently located at the fishing site. Once baited and cast, one or more fishing rods may be supported in an upright orientation, awaiting a strike by a fish, by placing the handle(s) into the support tube(s).

Abstract: A foldable table adapted to be attached to a center support is disclosed. The table includes two planar sides connected by a hinge. The hinge allows each side to rotate between opened and unopened positions. This allows the table to be maneuvered onto a support structure already in place. A securing device attaches to the table and grips the center support so as to provide support and stability for the assembly, and a leveling device allows the table to be easily placed in a desired orientation. The folded table defines an interior space adapted to carry an umbrella or other elongate support or sheltering structure. Handles may be attached to each side of the table to facilitate its transportation. The table surface may be surrounded by a sidewall which in some embodiments may have notches placed therein to provide additional storage sites for appropriate items.

Abstract: A space saving support shelf for column mounting comprising pie-shaped segments which may be singularly or plurally attached and interconnected to a lolly-column or the like and wherein such segments are plastic molded in one integral piece for maximum load bearing capacity.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a multi-functional apparatus for use during fishing, boating, camping, etc. that typically comprises a flat horizontal surface, two hinged support panels attached to the underside of the horizontal surface, three adjustable-length attachment straps, and one or more rod support tubes. The multi-functional apparatus of the present invention provides means for detachable attachment to any vertical member such as a pier piling, a bridge structure, or a tree trunk. The present invention is fabricated of strong, lightweight, plastic materials to provide the durability required by the nature of its usage. The present invention's design is simple, scalable, and can be economically manufactured and sold. In use, the present invention is attached to a vertical member conveniently located at the fishing site. Once baited and cast, one or more fishing rods may be supported in an upright orientation, awaiting a strike by a fish, by placing the handle(s) into the support tube(s).

Abstract: The storage cabinet including a housing structure, a center column assembly having a center column in which the center column assembly is mounted in the housing structure, and a reconfigurable shelf assembly having at least two partial shelves. The partial shelves may be mounted to the center column to form a coplanar shelf surface.

Abstract: A modular rotatable food tray supported by a vertical support member features tray segments that are easily removable and free standing. Each tray segment has a depending clip that is received in a hub of a bearing for rotatably supporting the tray. The individual tray segments may be removed for filling and cleaning, and segments of different configuration can be used for different purposes. The trays can also be removed for serving away from the support member.

Abstract: A modular rotatable food tray supported by a vertical support member features tray segments that are easily removable and free standing. Each tray segment has a depending clip that is received in a hub of a bearing for rotatably supporting the tray. The individual tray segments may be removed for filling and cleaning, and segments of different configuration can be used for different purposes. The trays can also be removed for serving away from the support member.

Abstract: A handicapped accessible work table having a horizontal transparent table top, with removable plant trays, cushioned arm rest edges, and vertical legs with caster wheels. The tabletop is supported by parallel identical one piece aluminum franes. Each frame is formed from bending an aluminum bar at several points. Each side frame has vertical legs that have upper portions that bend to form supports for the table top and an upwardly bent mid-section that passes through a slot in the table top. A cross-brace bar connects the top of the opposite upwardly bent mid-sections of each frame to give the table structural support above the tabletop. Thus, wheelchairs have no obstacles when positioned about and under the edges of the table. An ultraviolet light source can be connected to the cross-brace bar so that plantings in the trays can have an adequate light source for growth when the table is used for gardening. The tabletop can include a solid working surface.

Abstract: A support device that attaches to a vertical pole so that objects can be supported along the length of a vertical pole. The support device includes a platform that has a midpoint and a peripheral edge. The platform defines a slot that extends from the peripheral edge to the midpoint, wherein the slot has a width at least as wide as the vertical pole onto which the platform attaches. A clamp element is selectively positionable within the slot. A bias mechanism is provided for biasing the clamp element into the slot toward the midpoint of the platform. A napkin holding mechanism is also provided. The napkin holding mechanism extends below the platform and holds napkins in a manner that enables single napkins to be readily removed as needed.

Abstract: A shelving system features two spaced apart pairs of support rods deployed roughly vertically with a number of shelf assemblies supported thereby. Each shelf assembly is constructed from an open ended, molded polymer shelf having two openings in the upper surface adjacent to each of the open ends, and two suspension inserts engageable within the open ends. Each suspension insert has a pair of vertical bores, aligned with the openings when assembled, which are configured for forming suspension joints with the support rods. Since the precision vertical bores are contained within the separate suspension inserts, the main body of the shelf can be molded by techniques employing primarily longitudinal movement of mold parts, i.e., along the longest dimension of the shelves. In a preferred embodiment, each shelf is formed with support elements of closed cross-section extending along most or all of its length. Also disclosed is a snap-on drawer assembly for attachment to the underside of one of the shelves.

Abstract: An improved frame is disclosed for automatic paint stirring equipment of the type which stirs cans of paint in a side-by-side relationship. Each can includes a cover having a stirring element rotatably mounted to the cover and a driven member secured to the stirring element. The improved frame includes a plurality of substantially identical drive assemblies wherein each drive assembly includes a drive mechanism for engaging and rotatably driving the drive members on the paint can covers. Each drive assembly furthermore includes an elongated planar top having two ends and which forms a shelf for supporting the paint cans. At least one, and preferably two, connectors are secured to each end of each drive assembly. Each connector has an upper and lower cylindrical portion which extend respectively above and below its associated drive assembly. A plurality of elongated tubular cylindrical supports then secure the drive assemblies together in a spaced apart and parallel relationship.

Abstract: A kit for assembling a stand for supporting a water heater above the floor. The stand is fabricated from sheet metal pieces and may be assembled without the use of nuts and bolts. A circular sheet metal top member has pockets for four generally C-shaped legs. The legs are held together near the bottom by a cross-brace.

Abstract: Any number of generally identical shelves can be formed from any pair of generally identical semicircular shelf halves by removably attaching the shelf halves along the straight edge which subtends the semicircle. Each shelf half has an aperture in the straight edge concentric with the semicircle so that the shelf halves can be removably attached while encircling an umbrella table pole. A higher shelf is supported above a lower shelf by a triplet of generally identical struts removably attached to the top side of a lower shelf and removably attached to the bottom side of a higher shelf in tripod formation. A triplet of generally identical arm struts can be removably attached to the top side of the highest shelf in tripod formation so that accessories such as lights or flowers can be hung from the arm strut horizontal arm which projects away from the pole.

Abstract: A portable beach umbrella is provided having a plurality of rotatable accessible utility levels for storing necessary beach equipment. The umbrella also includes a refreshment support member, entertainment devices, and is easily secured to sand or ground for stability while in use.

Abstract: A free-standing vertical display system for displaying merchandise, such as beverage containers, at the point of purchase, is described. The system includes a base and one or more trays which are slidably received on a center pole. In a first embodiment a merchandise-bearing tray rests on the merchandise on the tray beneath it. When the tray is empty, it may be stored on four screws protruding from the top of the center pole, allowing the customer to access the lower trays. A second embodiment of the invention provides a spring on the center pole, underneath each tray. When a tray is loaded with merchandise, the spring compresses and the tray rests on the merchandise on the tray beneath it. When a tray is emptied, the spring pushes the tray up, so that merchandise may be removed from the tray below. A third embodiment of the invention provides stationary spacer poles at the periphery of each tray to separate the trays, so that merchandise may be accessed from all trays simultaneously.

Abstract: A tackle container assembly mountable below a deck-mounted pedestal seat, including an upper principal member secured to the lower surface of the seat and means depending therefrom to support one or more containers in positions spaced well above the deck, such that fishing tackle can be readily accessible to a fisherman without interfering with or limiting the position of his feet beneath the seat or his hands and arms during fishing movements. Preferred embodiments include a slotted arrangement and/or spacers to allow good utilization of as much space beneath the pedestal seat.

Abstract: The invention relates to corner work table (1), in particular for office work, comprising a subframe (2) and a corner table top (3). The table top has the form of a circular segment, the radius sides being formed as connection sides (5,6) to further adjoinable table tops (17,18). The securing is effected by edge-side angle rails (34) and by openings in a support tube (11), into which the support arms (33,41) are insertable. The subframe (2) comprises a floor-side stirrup member (8) to which four support legs (9,10,14,15) are attached on which support tubes (11,16) are secured which in turn carry the corner table top (3). This subframe structure provides a high stability and firmness of the corner work table (1) and due to the form of the member (8) open towards the wide side of the corner work table a large degree of foot freedom for the user.

Abstract: An article display stand, has an elongated upright support with a plurality of recesses, and an article supporting element having a projection engageable in each of the recesses and including a substantially horizontal base plate arranged to support articles and a substantially upright hollow conical member connected with the base plate and fittable onto the support.

Abstract: An article display stand has an elongated upright support having a pluraity of recesses which are spaced from one another in the direction of elongation of the support, and an article supporting element mountable on the support in any of a plurality of positions and having a projection which is detachably engageable with the recess of the support. When the projection of the article supporting element engages in the respective recess of the support, the article supporting element is fixed in a respective one of the positions. The recesses may be arranged in rows which are spaced from one another in the circumferential direction of the support, and the article supporting element may have several projections each engageable in the recesses of the respective row. The article supporting element may have a plurality of upright walls extending tangentially relative to a central opening through which the support extends and bounding a plurality of compartments.

Abstract: A frame has upwardly convergent legs which support a plate on which a seat is swiveled. The frame provides a socket which fits over the upper end of an upwardly disposed tree stump or limb stub. A foot rest extends around three sides of the frame so as to leave an open side through which the hunter may climb up to the seat. Clamps in the lower portion of the frame secure it to the tree member.

Abstract: A generally flat platform member is reinforced by a pair of support struts mounted to its bottom side, with a flexible fastener adjustably coupled between the two reinforcing struts by a tension clamp. The flexible fastener is adapted to extend generally parallel to the plane defined by the platform member, when mounted to a tree or other upstanding support, for securely mounting the platform member to the upstanding support. Advantageously, the support struts may be pivotally mounted to the platform member to accommodate upstanding supports of various sizes, and enable folding into a compact back-pack frame. The platform may also be formed with a rounded indentation along a portion of its back edge for abutting the support, and may include a reinforcing member thereat.

Abstract: A table having a sliding table top supported on a base for edgewise adjustment of the top relative to the base, and means for releasably locking the top in fixed position relative to the base. The table is designed for use in combination with a bench seat or the like to provide a dining facility, such as a breakfast nook, wherein the table top may be moved away from the seat for convenience of access to and egress from the seat and toward the seat to a comfortable dining position.

Abstract: A multi-shelved collapsible display assembly having an array of light weight shelves spaced longitudinally along the length of a standard comprising a lineally segmented pole structure. The standard passes through holes formed in the shelves and segments of the standard include end projections seating within sockets formed in adjacent segments, so that the shelves are accommodated within annular slots and the weight of the assembly is carried primarily by the segmented standard rather than bearing upon the light weight shelves. A cylindrical advertising display card extends between the base of the assembly and the lowermost shelf, thereby providing added structural stability.

Abstract: An improved column mounted tool holder for mounting on typical basement or factory support columns of varying sizes. The tool holder includes a pair of complementay structural members that are bolted to each other about a support column to define a work surface on all sides of the column, and each structural member mounts an associated clamp member with a V-shaped clamping surface for adjusting movement to allow the clamping of different size columns. The structural members preferably are of elongated configurations with U-shaped cross sections that open sideways toward each other so as to provide upper and lower walls between which the clamp members are slidably mounted. This configuration of the structural members allows drawers to be received by the ends of the structural members to hold small parts.