Abstract: A foldable umbrella stand having two spaced apart upright posts with at least one grid frame and at least one water collecting tray pivotally connected to upper and lower ends of the upright posts. Connecting rods are provided on the lateral sides of the grid frames and the water collecting trays to movably connect them together. The umbrella stand thereby can be stretched and positioned for placing therein umbrellas, and can be folded into a flat form with a small volume for storage and transportation.

Abstract: A support stand for a beverage container is formed from rigid wires and includes a substantially planar support platform supported by two legs that are removably interengaged with and locked with locking loops formed as part of the wire support members.

Abstract: A modular organizer includes a plurality of walls, two faceplates, and a plurality of shelves. In a storage mode, the walls and shelves of the organizer are stored within the containing walls of the faceplates. The containing walls of the faceplates are each equipped with an exterior edge that presents an uneven outline. When the uneven outlines of each faceplate are positioned adjacent each other, a substantially sealed interface is created containing the walls and shelves within. In an organizer mode, the walls are supported by, and serve to separate the faceplates. The shelves are placed within the structure formed by the walls and are positionable between a display and storage position. Each faceplate of each modular organizer is identically configured to incorporate at least one post and hole pair.

Abstract: A foldable umbrella stand, the umbrella stand is comprised of two mutually opposite upright posts, at least a set of a grid frame and a water collecting tray provided mutually oppositely on the upper and lower ends of the upright posts and being rotatably connected on the corners on the inner edges thereof to the upright posts by means of a plurality of articular sheets; connecting rods are provided on the lateral sides of the grid frames and the water collecting trays to movably pin connect with the latter. The umbrella stand thereby can be stretched and positioned for placing therein umbrellas, and can be folded into a flat form with a small volume in favor of storage and transportation.

Abstract: A folding collapsible storage rack is constructed to include a vertical rectangular back frame, two vertical side frames respectively hinged to two opposite long sides of the back frame, a plurality of bearing members respectively pivoted to the back frame at different elevations, and a plurality of angle fittings respectively fixedly fastened to the side frames at different elevations and adapted to support the bearing members in horizontal for keeping things after the side frames have been turned outwards from the back frame to an extended position.

Abstract: A collapsible tire stand is comprised of a frame and said frame preferably made up of a pair of U-shaped members each comprised of a base segment and toward each ends of the base segment extends a supporting member extending perpendicularity therefrom and between each pairs of supporting members are nesting strips into which tires are meant to nest and each of the nesting strips are positioned in pair, one pair being located adjacent the distal tip of the supporting members and a second pair positioned in a spaced relationship proximal to the base segment to allow the tire mounted thereon to remain in a spaced relationship relative to the ground surface.

Abstract: A collapsible clothesline apparatus 10 is provided which includes a base member 12. The base member 12 is provided with a plurality of wheels 18 coupled thereto for moving the base member 12 from one location to another. Additionally the base member 12 includes a plurality of apertures 14 formed therein which allows excess water to flow to a removable drip pan 16. The apparatus 10 also includes pole members 20, 22, 24 and 26 supported between the base member 12 and a clothes supporting member 52. The pole members 20, 22, 24 and 26 are provided to allow the clothes supporting member to be raised to a predetermined upright position and be lowered to a folded position as desired.

Abstract: A folding collapsible clothes rack includes two wheeled side frames, two retractable side frames moved in and out of the wheeled side frames and releasably locked by lock screws, two pivoted links coupled between the wheeled side frames, a bottom frame, the bottom frame having a fixed end hinged to one wheeled side frame and a free end adapted for supporting on a bearing bar at the other wheeled side frame, and a top frame, the top frame having a fixed end hinged to one retractable frame and a free end adapted for supporting on the other retractable frame.

Abstract: A shelving system constructed from paper includes at least one column made from paper that is sufficiently rigid and strong to support an intended object, and at least one shelf supported by the column, which shelf includes a surface on which the intended object may be placed. The column and shelf may be constructed from a sheet of paper designed to be folded into the column and shelf respectively.

Abstract: A folding collapsible clothes rack includes two wheeled side frames, two retractable side frames moved in and out of the wheeled side frames and releasably locked by lock screws, two pivoted links coupled between the wheeled side frames, a bottom frame, the bottom frame having a fixed end hinged to one wheeled side frame and a free end adapted for supporting on a bearing bar at the other wheeled side frame, and a top frame, the top frame having a fixed end hinged to one retractable frame and a free end adapted for supporting on the other retractable frame.

Abstract: A storage unit has a lower flexible rack configured to hold resiliently at least one piece of luggage and an upper horseshoe-shaped hanging bar configured to suspend clothes therefrom. A removable, horizontally oriented, stabilizing bar is secured at a junction above the lower flexible rack but below the upper horseshoe-shaped hanging bar. The storage unit also includes a pair of replaceable, vertically extending tubes connected to the lower flexible rack and a pair of inverted L-shaped tubes connected to the upper horseshoe-shaped hanging bar. The pair of replaceable, vertically extending tubes and the pair of inverted L-shaped tubes are connected to each other. Also, the pair of vertically extending tubes is replaceable by another pair of vertically extending tubes of a different length.

Abstract: A mobile percussion-instrument field rack that holds a multiplicity of percussion instruments such that one or more percussionists can play at the same time. The field rack is foldable and easily transported, preferably in between the seats of a bus. It has large wide wheels attached to a center portion of the rack with a fixed stable wheelbase which is independent of swinging and height-adjustable side wings of the rack. It is exceptionally stable and comprises a distinct upper and lower framework which utilizes a two-point clamping system for improved securing of the instruments.

Abstract: A compact foldable merchandising display rack having a pair of rectangular frames pivotably connected to a horizontal support, one frame being on each side of the horizontal support. A pair of half-round frames are also pivotably connected to the horizontal support. Each half-round frame is nested within the confines of the respective rectangular frame. Each frame may be moved independently from a storage position in a vertical plane to an erected position in a horizontal plane. The rack is adjustable to a selected height. Each frame may be secured in the erected position. A plurality of the racks may be nested to reduce storage area.

Abstract: A display assembly constructed primarily of fluted plastic material comprising two triangular vertical end columns, a center wall between the columns, and a header extending between the tops of the two end columns to provide lateral stability and additional display area. If desired, one or more middle columns may be added to widen the display area. The display is manufactured to be delivered to the user in a flat knocked-down folded condition. The display is designed to be easily assembled by the user at the point of use without any tools or connectors other than those that are a part of and integral to the fluted plastic panels which are assembled to form the display. Fabric may or may not be laminated to the vertical end and/or middle columns; if not, use of translucent plastic materials for such columns permits internal backlights to be used. Optional extension columns may also be attached to the end columns to widen the display area.

Abstract: A compact folding screen assembly is comprised of a series of three or more hingedly interconnected panels. The panels are formed of a vertical array of beams which are generally H-shaped in vertical section, and include a central horizontal web, the ends of the web having vertical flanges. The flanges at one side of the beams of a first panel are coupled in spaced relation. The web of beams of a second adjacent panel extend through the space between the unconnected flanges of the first panel. Pivots extend between flanges of the second panel and webs of the first panel. The flanges of the beams of the second panel may pass through the webs of the beams of a third panel. When the panels are fully folded, the second panel is nested within the first and third panels providing a compact structure.

Abstract: A stackable transport pallet comprising a planar support member having a substantially cloverleaf shape. The planar support member includes a first and second wide frame member and a first and second narrow frame member that are joined together to form the cloverleaf shape. A pair of lateral bumpers and a pair of longitudinal bumpers are additionally connected to the planar support member, such that the lateral and longitudinal bumpers will provide a distance between the planar support member and the ground surface. The stackable transport pallet includes a set of braces that are operable to support a vehicle or other item being stored on the stackable transport pallet. In addition, a set of leg assemblies are also attached to the planar support member to allow the pallet to be stackable. The leg assemblies are pivotable between an extended and a retracted position. In the extended position, cargo may be loaded on the planar support member and stacked accordingly.

Abstract: An adjustable inclined shelving system includes a rigid tubular horizontal base supporting an adjustable, articulated frame removably connected to the frame without the need for tools. The articulated frame includes front and rear legs. The front legs proximal to a customer are shorter than the rear legs distal from the customer. The articulated frame further includes a shelf support frame extending at an angle of incline between and removably attached to the front and rear legs for supporting a plurality of shelves. The legs are pivoted on the horizontal frame to change the system from a collapsed configuration, as for shipping or storage, to an erect configuration for display, and return. The system is afforded structural rigidity by removable diagonal braces extending between the legs and the horizontal frame. The front legs are pivoted from vertical to horizontal by unpinning of the braces to lower the shelving from an upright configuration to a kneeling configuration.

Abstract: A rack for holding industrial components, such as vehicle components, including class A components, includes a rigid frame and a collapsible, self-supporting frame which is positionable in the rigid frame. The collapsible, self-supporting frame is adapted to support a plurality of industrial components in at least a spaced vertical arrangement. Preferably, the rack also includes a cover which is movably mounted to the rigid frame and is movable between a closed position to cover the components in the collapsible, self-supporting frame and an open position retracted in the rigid frame to permit access to the components supported by the self-supporting frame.

Abstract: The apparatus includes two side members each having a plurality of spaced apart slats formed on its inner side with adjacent slats forming a slot. The side members have upper edges which slant upward and rearward from the upper ends of their front edges. Each rearward of an adjacent slat has its top and bottom edges located at a level above the top and bottom edges respectively of the adjacent slat. The side members are supported such that their slats face each other and are spaced from each other to form a flooring sample receiving space. A floor is coupled between the two side members at the bottom edges of the slats. Each slot of one side member is aligned with a slot of the other side member to form a plurality of pairs of slots with each pair of slots and the floor being adapted to support a flooring sample. Each of the side members and its slats are formed as an integral member molded from plastic material.

Abstract: A simulated Christmas tree light display having a circular ring and a plurality of elongated legs attached to the ring. Each of the elongated legs has a first end connected to the ring and a second end positioned opposite the ring. The first end has an aperture for threading the ring through the leg and a flattened end section. The apertures are sized to allow the legs to rotate about the ring to form a variety of angled designs. Lights and other holiday decorations may be wrapped about the legs to further provide the appearance of a lighted Christmas tree.

Abstract: A collapsible and stackable pallet rack is provided for shipping and storing heavy roll goods having a central mandrel. The rack includes two pairs of adjacent and opposite upright corner posts being foldable inwardly and downwardly. Two side bars connect together the pair of opposite upright corner posts. There are also two pairs of upper and lower end bars. Each pair of end bars connect together one pair of adjacent upright corner posts. On top of each upper end bar, there is one cradle positioned centrally thereon for receiving one end of the central mandrel. A holddown plate is fastened on top of each cradle. Two pairs of hinge plates connect the two pairs of corner posts with the two side bars. This rack provides a shipping unit that prevents damage to heavy roll goods during transit and simultaneously provides a cost-effective stackable storage unit.

Abstract: A retractable microwave plate stacker that can cook up to four dishes in any microwave oven at once. The plate stacker can be adjusted by rotating plate members in opposite direction which can retract and contract. The plate stacker can be retracted to a height of 1 inch, making this product easy to store and transport.

Abstract: A clothes hanging assembly for hanging clothes above a suitcase. The clothes hanging assembly includes an assembly which is mountable to opposing walls in a suitcase. The assembly has a first support structure and second support structure. A clothing support means supports clothes. The clothing support means extends between the fist and second support structures. A mounting assembly includes a first and second pair of securing means. The first pair of securing means removably secures the first support structure to a first wall of the pair of opposing walls. The second pair of securing means removably secures the second support structure to a second wall of the first pair of opposing walls.

Abstract: An article transporting/storing apparatus is provided for efficiently transporting or storing articles that are different in size, form or number. First and second coupling members crossing each other are disposed between each pair of adjacent posts such that a spacing therebetween can be freely changed. An article carrier is removably attached to the insides of the four posts for carrying articles on the article carrier.

Abstract: A collapsible easel with a panel standable on an uneven ground includes an easel consisting of three tripod feet adjustable in length and collapsible to be contained in the panel consisting of two cover plates pivotally connected to each other. A first cover plate has a handle on an outer side and three position pivot bases in an inner wall of the outer side for pivotally connecting with upper ends of the tripod feet, which are separable to let them be contained in the first cover plate. Then the second cover plate is folded on the first cover plate to become a flat case having small dimensions and having light weight for transporting and storing. The tripod feet can be adjusted in length by means of a movable rod movably contained in each tripod foot. Thus the tripod feet can stand on an uneven ground by adjusting each tripod foot, and also can suit to different persons using this easel with a panel.

Abstract: A receiving arrangement is suggested for a hard roof, particularly for a hardtop of a motor vehicle, which is arranged on a movable stand. The movable stand has a carrying device formed of struts which has at least four bearing receiving devices for the hardtop. These bearing receiving devices are arranged to correspond to locks and push-in tongues of the hardtop. The carrying device, together with the bearing receiving devices, is constructed to be separable from the stand and forms a separate, locally fastenable carrying device. Furthermore, it is provided that the stand can be adjusted into a horizontal working position, for which a supporting tube is used which can be supported on the basic stand.

Abstract: A parts transporting system including a rigid rack frame, a plurality of uprights coupled to the rigid rack frame, a plurality of shelf supports coupled to the uprights, and a plurality of shelf assemblies operably coupled to the uprights and the shelf supports. Each shelf assembly is constructed of a shelf frame and an offset pivot hinge operably coupled to the shelf frame and the shelf support, allowing the shelf frame to swing open at an angle with respect to the rigid rack frame. A lid and strut assembly is operably coupled to each of the shelf frames and includes a lid, a seal covering the entire perimeter of the lid and providing a dirt and moisture resistant seal, and a strut coupled to the lid. Each shelf frame is coupled to a sling assembly which forms compartments used to hold parts. Each shelf frame is positioned directly above each lid except the top lid.

Abstract: An improved saxophone stand for preventing accidental damage due to rotation of the instrument while on the stand, the stand including a relatively lightweight, aluminum or polymeric , structural bar base supporting a vertical member and a pivotal diagonal support member further utilizing extended “U” shaped or “J” shaped support members, attached to the diagonal support member, at least one of which is slidably adjustable and partially surrounding both the instrument's bell portion and the principle body portion thus resisting rotation of the instrument within the stand's “U” shaped support members. A further embodiment discloses the capability of connecting a plurality of stands together as well as removable and interchangeable vertical column and disk members for supporting other wind instruments such as flute and or clarinet .

Abstract: An adjustable clothes rack for a vehicle including a length-adjustable support rod having a first sleeve and a second sleeve telescopically received in the first sleeve and movable along the rod axis for adjusting the length of the rod. A pair of leg assemblies are coupled to opposed ends of the support rod. The leg assemblies include length-adjustable legs for supporting the rod a selected distance above a support surface. The legs of each leg assembly can be individually rotated about the rod axis so that the legs define a selected angle with respect to each other for providing an adjustable width dimension for the rack. Each leg assembly can also be rotated about an axis normal to the rod axis for selective movement of a leg assembly between a functional configuration and storage configuration.

Abstract: A vehicle equipment rack that includes first, second and third rotatably interconnected members. The second and third members rotate between a first position in which all three members are aligned and a second position in which the second and third members are angularly offset from the first member. The second and third members may also angularly offset from one another when the second and third members are in the second position. The vehicle equipment rack may also include a drive train operatively connected between the second and third members. The drive train is configured to rotate one of these moveable members upon rotation of the moveable member.

Abstract: Merchandise is suspended from support rods reliably held against tipping by support columns of folded sheet material. Each column has opposite corners formed with holes through which the rods extend. Flaps within the columns have additional holes for supporting the rods. Facing panels overlie and screen the columns. The panels and the columns rest on a base. The assembly comprises a display stand especially suitable for supporting bulky and/or heavy merchandise.

Abstract: A stand assembly includes a base to which attached rotatably, a framework for a set of stand platforms, and a location member for positioning the framework at selected angles, wherein each platform is rotatably attached to the framework in such a manner that the rotatably attached framework produces a stable level condition in each of the platforms.

Abstract: A tool display device includes a backboard, a panel having an upper end pivotally connected to an upper end of the backboard, and a base plate having a first end pivotally connected to a lower end of the backboard and a second end releasably engaged with a lower end of the panel. The base plate includes bolts of various sizes to allow the buyer to try the tool.

Abstract: A flower pot support structure includes two front upright bars, a rear upright bar, an upper end pot ring, two upper connecting plates, two lateral end pot rings, a lower pot ring, and a lower connecting frame. The front upright bars are erected apart from each other in a parallel relationship. Each front upright bar has securing holes formed at an intermediate section thereof, and an oblique support bar connected to a lower section thereof. The rear upright bar is erected behind the front upright bars and is also formed with securing holes at an intermediate section thereof. An operating handle is fixedly secured on the rear upright bar above the securing holes, whereas an oblique support bar is connected to a lower section thereof. The upper end pot ring is mounted at a top end of the flower pot support. The upper connecting plates are bent plates that straddle the inner sides of upper sections of the front upright bars and the two sides of an upper section of the rear upright bar.

Abstract: A vertical frame has a lower horizontal bar with opposed ends that pivotably receive the rear portions of two L-shaped members. Forward portions of these L-shaped members have abutments to receive one edge of a roof panel to be supported thereon with another part of the panel resting against the top of the vertical frame. Casters on these L-shaped members allow the rack and its load to be transported. Two of these casters have support posts that are received in slots to limit pivotal motion of the L-shaped members relative to the vertical frame.

Abstract: A folding artificial Christmas frame adapted to be mounted onto a vertical structure, such as a wall, a door or the like. The frame includes a generally triangular top frame portion that is hingedly connected to a bottom frame portion having a generally truncated triangular shape. The top and bottom frame portions may be folded together to facilitate storage.

Abstract: A foldable steel log rack which includes a rectangular base and four foldable standards. The standards have tapered terminal ends so that the logs may be inserted more easily. Locking pins are provided to rigidly hold the standards in the extended upright position. A method of using the same includes transporting the log rack to a desired location with the standards in a collapsed state, unfolding and securing the standards an extended position, and then loading logs or trimmed tree trunks therein as desired.

Abstract: An artificial decorated and lighted Christmas tree (10) which is concentrically collapsible into a shallow open-topped box for storage. When displayed, the artificial tree (10) is preferably hung from a ceiling or other overhead support. The skeleton of the tree consists of a flat disk (15), a member (16) projecting upwardly from the center of the disk (15) from which the artificial tree (10) is suspended, a cylindrical crown (24) of garland supported on the disk, (15), at least three rigid wire loops (20, 30, 40) having different diameters, and at least three flexible cords (18A, 18B, 18C, 18D, 22A, 22B, 22C, 22D, 32A, 32B, 32C, 32D) affixed to equally spaced apart edge segments of the disk (15) and to equally spaced apart segments of each one of the rigid wire loops (20, 30, 40).

Abstract: A folding rack (10) for holding glass panels, particularly automobile glass panels (93), includes a pair of horizontal, spaced-apart rails (20). Holders (60) for holding glass (93) are connected by hinges (40) to the ends of rails (20) by a horizontal hinge axis (45) and are rotatable between an erect position and a folded position. Right posts (70R) are of length such that in the folded position their upper ends (72R) are near the left hinge axis (45L). In the upright position, bottom ends (71L) of left posts (70L) being disposed to the left of the left hinge axis (45L) such that in the folded position they are higher than in the upright position such that left holder (60L) folds over right holder (60R).

Abstract: A vehicle equipment rack that includes first, second and third rotatably interconnected members. The second and third members rotate between a first position in which all three members are aligned and a second position in which the second and third members are angularly offset from the first member. The second and third members may also angularly offset from one another when the second and third members are in the second position. The vehicle equipment rack may also include a drive train operatively connected between the second and third members. The drive train is configured to rotate one of these moveable members upon rotation of the moveable member.

Abstract: A free-standing, collapsible, three-dimensional wire framework and light supporting display for use as a light sculpture includes a plurality of wire frame assemblies hingedly connected to each other for enabling the framework and display to be quickly and easily unfolded and erected for use. Each of the wire frame assemblies defines a portion of a figure, such as a deer, and the wire frame assemblies can be quickly and easily folded together into a compact configuration for transport and/or storage.

Abstract: The present invention is for an improved stand (2) typically of the music variety. The improvements consist of a stabilizing cam (10) and a compact, centrally located, adjustable position memory element (16). The stabilizing cam (10) may be used in a variety of structures to micro adjust the level of the stand (2) to provide better support and stability. The adjustable position memory element (16) may be used on a variety of devices as well including an articulable support stand such that the support stand can be returned upon reuse to a preselected position from a plurality of preselected available positions.

Abstract: This invention relates to a device for displaying objects, and is more particularly directed toward an easel comprising one or more ridges upon which devices to be displayed are hung or propped. The easel is constructed of material such a card board, plastic, or similar material which can be scored and folded into the desired configuration. Construction materials and manufacturing steps are relatively inexpensive. Various methods are disclosed to prevent the easel from collapsing under the weight of the displayed objects. The easel is also suitable for displaying articles of varying size and shape. Furthermore, the easel can be easily disassembled for storage or shipping.

Abstract: The instant invention is a golf club bag support for use in a deep well or short wheel base vehicle. The device consists of a rack and adjustable stand member which allows the rack to be placed at various angular positions for placement beneath a golf club bag which allows for positioning of the bag at various angles so as to avoid impact with the chassis rail of a deep well trunk or the side wall of a narrow wheel based vehicle.

Abstract: A multi-layer or multi-shelf baking and cooling rack which provides a plurality of layer surfaces which will fit into an oven of a stove for receiving articles to be baked thereon. Its lower layer will rest upon the lowest positioned oven shelf and provide three layers in spaced vertical relation thereabove with the normal second shelf of the oven being positionable upon the upper oven rack supports to provide four baking levels. The unit is removable from the oven for cooling of the baked products. The unit consists of a lower rack having a forward and rearward leg rotatable thereon into vertical positions. The rearward leg is provided with a pair of spaced shelf elements rotatably attached thereto with the frontmost ends of such shelf elements provided with hook elements to engage with the forward leg of the lower rack when the same is shifted to its vertical position. The rotatable connections allow for complete collapsing of the unit for storage purposes.

Abstract: The present invention includes a railing and a plurality of collapsible stanchions having an upper end and a lower end. A hinge connected to each upper end for pivotally coupling with the railing. The lower end also has a hinge connected thereto for pivotally coupling with a roof of a vehicle. At least one of the hinges has a locking mechanism to preclude pivoting of the stanchions.

Abstract: A collapsible stand, having a number of shelves, which can be placed on the floor of a school locker to store and arrange small articles thereon in a convenient manner, and wherein the stand is self-locking and requires no manually manipulated braces for maintaining it in an operational position.

Abstract: An auxiliary load supporting apparatus including a substantially rigid frame member receivable by portions of a bed of a pickup truck and having a movable frame member pivotally coupled thereto and movable from a first position and a second position for supporting a load superjacent the bed.

Abstract: A first panel is hinged to a second panel by first, second, and third straps, which are flexible. Each strap is secured to the first panel, near a first end of such strap, and to the second panel, near a second end of such strap. Each strap passes through a slot of the first panel, partly around an edge portion of the first panel, partly around an edge portion of the second panel, and through a slot in the second panel. The first and second straps pass in generally opposite directions between the edge portions of the first and second panels so as to appear to cross each other when viewed along the edge portions thereof. The second and third straps pass in generally opposite directions between the edge portions of the first and second panels so as to appear to cross each other when viewed along the edge portions thereof.

Abstract: An easel including a support assembly, a generally flat drawing surface mounted on the support assembly, and a medium container assembly removably mounted with respect to the flat drawing surface.