Abstract: A luggage rack including a framework, a shelf tier, and a folding system configured to transition the luggage rack between a first and a second configurations of the luggage rack. The shelf tier can include a first position associated with the first configuration of the luggage rack and a second position associated with the second configuration of the luggage rack.

Abstract: A collapsible rack assembly for transport and storage of flat object(s) has been disclosed. The collapsible rack assembly includes a base subassembly, a rotational shaft subassembly, and a rack subassembly. The base subassembly includes an L track system connected to spacers to define the overall shape of the base subassembly. The rotational shaft subassembly includes multiple side rotational shafts, an intermediate rotational shaft, multiple clamps, and a lever clamp. The rack assembly further includes side racks and an intermediate rack. Each of the side racks is fixedly connected to the side rotational shaft. The intermediate rack is fixedly connected to the intermediate rotational shaft. Each of the side racks and intermediate rack includes elongated rods spaced from one another to receive the flat object(s) such as door panels between two consecutive elongated rods.

Abstract: A foldable kitchenware drying rack has a base section, a primary support section with pivoting rear legs pivotally connected to the base section, a secondary support section pivotally connected to pivoting rear legs, and pivoting front legs pivotally connected to the base section. The pivoting rear legs are locked in an unfolded condition by removable rear leg lock members, and the pivoting front legs are stably supported by a front cross member of the base section in an unfolded condition.

Abstract: A dishwasher appliance including at least one upper rack assembly. Adjacent panels along a transverse direction of the dishwasher appliance form a pivotable connection at the longitudinal sides between adjacent panels that allow adjacent panels to collapse or fold towards each other such that the upper rack assembly may be selectively collapsed or extended along the transverse direction by movement of the plurality of panels towards or away from each other.

Abstract: A folding play structure is provided. The play structure is convertible between a storage position and a use position, and has first, second, third and fourth sidewalls. A center beam is positioned between the first sidewall and the second sidewall. A first foldable frame structure joins one end of the first sidewall to one end of the second sidewall, and a second foldable frame structure joins the other end of the first sidewall to the other end of the second sidewall. A frame lock is provided and is prevented from moving when the play structure is in the use position to retain the structure in the use position. The structure has legs, a slide and a ladder.

Abstract: A glass sheet accommodating jig (1) accommodates a plurality of glass sheets (2) under a state in which the plurality of glass sheets (2) are arranged upright at intervals in a thickness direction in order to immerse the plurality of glass sheets (2) in a chemical tempering liquid. The glass sheet accommodating jig (1) includes a string-shaped body (7) being formed of at least one metal fiber. An end portion (2a) of the glass sheet (2) is supported by a V-shaped recess (7c) formed by intersection of a pair of string-shaped bodies (7a and 7b).

Abstract: A panel support and panel processing system that provides a single frame assembly for use on a panel processing line in transporting and installing panels, such as glass panels, the frame assembly having a frame with at least one hook that engages a carrier on a processing line to move the frame from one station to the next, and that enables lifting and stacking of multiple frames for transport to and installation at a building site without having to remove the panel, such as a glass panel, from the frame, at which point the frame and panel assembly are secured in situ.

Abstract: One aspect is ring clip assembly including at least one ring clip having a ring portion surrounding an arm, the arm configured to define an aperture. The ring portion and the arm is separated thereby defining a slot between them. A shaft extends through the aperture in an interference fit, the arm configured to radially flex without contact from the ring portion. The ring portion has transmission elements on its outer perimeter configured to transmit movement to another member.

Abstract: A foldable rack for storing pillows comprising a first and second frame member being generally planar and rectangular, each frame member including: (a) an upper end and a lower end defining a length; (b) opposing lateral sides connecting the upper end and the lower end defining a width; (c) a plurality of spaced apart rods extending from the upper end to the lower end, each rod having a hub disposed at a central portion, each hub having an axial bore therethrough, each axial bore in registry; and (d) a pin being received in the axial bore extending through each hub of each rod. The rack folds about the pin in a scissor-like fashion between a first not in use position where the first and second frame members fold into juxtaposed position and a second in use position where the first and second frame members intersect to form an X shape.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for convention pouring and holding of candy foods are presented. The invention includes a first body panel with an inner section and an outer section, with the inner section of the first body panel having one or more first body panel members of a support structure. The invention further includes a second body panel with an inner section and an outer section, with inner section of said second body panel having one or more second body panel members of the support structure. The inner section of the first body panel and the inner section of said second body panel are coupled together such that the one or more first body panel members of the support structure and the one or more second body panel members of the support structure combine to form the one or more support structures for holding light foods.

Abstract: A mobile cart caddy workstation system capable of facilitating organized transportation of tools of minimal sizes, medium sizes, and larger sizes by a single towing apparatus and at least one cart or wagon. More particularly, a mobile cart caddy workstation system having a cart connector which connects a rear axle of a first cart with a forward axle of a second cart, the first and second carts supporting a work platform and a caddy deck.

Abstract: A console is for an exercise apparatus. The console comprises a console body and a media shelf on the console body. The media shelf is manually pivotable with respect to the console body into and between a retracted position in which the media shelf is configured to support a first media article having a first thickness and an extended position in which the media shelf is configured to support a second media article having a respectively different, second thickness.

Abstract: A rack for storing panels, and especially useful for drying of painted or gessoed panels, that is alternately configurable into different modes such that it can be inclined, laid flat, arranged vertically, or freestanding in the manner of an A-frame. Several best modes select dimensions that allow for components to be of similar and conveniently manufacturable dimensions and quantities of parts, to minimize costs and retain components in different positions depending upon their function during any of the alternate modes.

Abstract: A storage rack system includes a horizontal support surface. A rack is hingedly coupled to the horizontal support surface. The rack is selectively positioned in a stored position having the rack being coextensive with the horizontal support surface. The rack is positioned in a deployed position having the rack extending downwardly from the horizontal support surface. Thus, the rack is accessible. Thee rack stores a plurality of fishing rods. A pulley unit is coupled between the horizontal support surface and the rack. Thus, the pulley unit may be manipulated. The pulley unit selectively urges the rack between the stored position and the deployed position.

Abstract: The present invention is a device configured to permit combining the weight of a first and second free weight such that a user could grasp one of the weights in order to lift the combined weights. Embodiments of the invention comprise a back panel connected to two side panels, the side panels each comprising a slot with an opening divided into two portions oriented such that a first free weight may be inserted into the slot of each panel and positioned into a first slot portion, followed by a second free weight positioned in the second slot portion of each panel to permit a user to increase the resistance available for an exercise regimen.

Abstract: One embodiment provides a dishwashing apparatus having a utensil rack including a configurable rack layout, and a first rack layout adjustment device coupled to the utensil rack for configuring the rack layout.

Abstract: A sawhorse trestle has a discontinuous work-surface which is adjustable so as to provide a variable aperture between respective parts (2, 12) of the work-surface. Thus, the trestle may include two half-trestles (10, 20), each including two hinged frames (1, 11) topped by a horizontal support member (2, 12) providing part of the work-surface, those half trestles (10, 20) being connected by an adjustable, such as slideable, connector (3).

Abstract: A stand for storing and/or transporting glass panels of large dimensions including a horizontal support structure and at least one support frame provided to support the glass panels. The stand comprises at least one securing device for securing the stand to another stand.

Abstract: A shelf unit has a modular, interlocking design and eliminates the need for hardware components. The shelf unit includes first and second side pieces each including first and second rails and first, second, and third rungs extending between the first and second rails. First and second shelf-supporting connectors attach with the first rungs of the first and second side pieces and the second rungs of the first and second side pieces, respectively, via interlocking slots. A first shelf is positioned atop the first shelf-supporting connector and a second shelf is positioned atop the second shelf-supporting connector.

Abstract: A triangular folding clothes rack (1) having a top tubular cross piece (2) with an inner axle (3) to allow a front frame (4) of the rack and a rear frame (5) of the rack to fold outward into an open position for drying articles of clothing and inward into a closed position for storing the rack. Clothes may be hung from the top tubular piece and/or hanging rods (9) either directly and/or by using conventional hangers. Offsets (13) located on the rear frame and extensions (14) located on hanging rods allow clothes to be hung without the clothes lying on top of each other, thereby providing maximum airflow between the clothes to allow for expedited drying.

Abstract: An enhanced-stability, A-frame-shaped plant support for the support of plants such as tomato vines, or other fruits and vegetables growing in soil which, while supporting plants laden with heavy fruits or vegetables, is stable and greenhouse tent wind-sail resistant, in part because of a readily usable starting width gauge indicator on detent latch members operable to controlling the ultimate width between pivotable opposing halves of the plant support during installation to a desired depth in the soil. After use, when removed from the soil, the A-frame-shaped plant support collapses, pivoting about preferably hog-ring type interconnection rings between the opposing halves of the plant support for facilitating easy removal from the ground and folding flat for easy storage.

Abstract: A drying rack having a wrap-around cover includes a support frame having at least one support member, an upper shelf, an intermediate shelf and a lower shelf. The shelves are spaced apart from each other and provide a stacked surface area for drying clothes, linens, garments and other textiles. The drying rack further includes a wrap-around cover that attaches to the upper shelf and extends towards the lower shelf. The cover may be fabricated from a heat absorptive material and may further include graphical designs for visual appeal.

Abstract: A collapsible equipment rack is described. In one or more implementations, a rack is comprised of a collapsible leg assembly and removable shelving that attaches to the collapsible leg assembly. The collapsible leg assembly is configured to form a supportive stand that supports the removable shelving, which extends away from the collapsible leg assembly and is configured to hold equipment upright. In one or more implementations, the removable shelving may be removed from the rack and the collapsible leg assembly may be folded into a closed position. In the closed position, legs of the collapsible leg assembly are drawn substantially together and are disposed substantially parallel, one leg to another.

Abstract: The adjustable, collapsible clothes rack is easily portable due to the telescopic fit of the leg inserts within the legs and the slideable cross bar insert within the cross bar. Additionally, the pivoted fastening of the legs to the cross bar assembly provides for a further compact state. The expandable and retractable features of the apparatus provide for fit to a variety of surfaces. The rubberized leg insert stoppers and the suction cups provide for apparatus position retention on a given surface. Further, the suction cups are pivoted and thereby even allow for the cups to be removably attached to a wall or other surface at and angle to the positioning of the leg inserts.

Abstract: An item display stand including, in a substantially rigid and foldable material, a polyhedral compartment. The polyhedral compartment including a support wall and two side walls, and being articulated to change between a flat folded state and an open and operational unfolded state for receiving an item on the support wall extending between the side walls.

Abstract: A foldable rack includes a lower rack frame having front and rear frame-halves each including left and right upright rods and a plurality of vertically spaced-apart horizontal plates, and left and right guide rods disposed between the left and right upright rods of the front and rear frame-halves. The horizontal plates of the front and rear frame-halves are respectively aligned with each other. Each horizontal plate of the front and rear frame-halves is disposed between and connected pivotally to the left and right upright rods and the left and right guide rods. An upper rack frame is disposed above the lower rack frame, and includes left and right guide rod extensions that are respectively connected to and that extend upwardly from the left and right guide rods.

Abstract: A collapsible rack includes symmetric support frames composed of vertical bars and horizontal bars and top and bottom frames connected between the support frames in a movable manner. The top and bottom frames are composed of connected movable left and right boards, which have front and rear faces that define recessed channels. Spaced fitting holes are defined in the channels. Straight bars form pegs. The top and bottom frames are of movability to allow the top and bottom frames to be collapsed to a stacked flat configuration when the rack is not in use, so as to facilitate storage and transportation. When the rack is to be used, the top and bottom frames are expanded and the straight bars are set to have the pegs fit in the fitting holes defined in the left and right boards to fix the top and bottom frames in the expanded position.

Abstract: A shelf structure includes a first and second panel. Each panel has a pair of transversely spaced apart side rails. A plurality of equidistantly spaced slots is formed in an inboard side of each of the side rails and a plurality of slats has opposed ends received within corresponding slots. The first and second panels are hingedly connected to one another at respective uppermost ends so that an “A” shape is formed when their respective lower ends are laterally spaced apart from one another. Each slat forming a part of the first panel has a transversely disposed, corresponding slat in the second panel at the same height so that removal of a pair of corresponding slats creates a pair of level openings. A shelf is slidingly inserted into each pair of openings. A chain interconnects the first panel and second panel near their lower ends to maintain the A shape.

Abstract: A base body comprises two frames to put lens and solar cells. The working process is simple and the weight and the cost of the base body is reduced.

Abstract: A roasting apparatus for cooking meat in an oven includes a rod, a pair of hooks and a frame. The rod extends between opposite ends along a longitudinal axis. The pair of hooks are coupled to said rod and spaced apart to retain the meat therebetween on the rod. The frame has a pair of spaced apart and generally upright end walls for supporting respective ends of the rod. The end walls are pivotally coupled to a bottom wall for movement between a collapsed position and an upright use position. A pair of side walls is hookingly engageable with the side walls to maintain the side walls in the use position.

Abstract: A garment transportation and the drying device is provided with a transportation frame for carrying a container for garments, and a drying frame, the drying frame being deployable for supporting garments to be dried when the device is used in drying mode. The transportation frame provides support for a container such as a hockey bag and may be mounted on wheels to operate as a dolly. The drying frame includes a series of drying supports, preferably in the form of cantilevered arms extending from a central support post. Items to be dried such as gloves, etc., may be slid over the free ends of the cantilevered arms.

Abstract: A clothes hanging stand device mainly has a pair of vertical stand oppositely facing with each other, several frames connecting the pair of vertical stand and a shelf stand set up in the hanging space formed by the pair of vertical stand. The expansion or contraction of the shelf stand can provide an enlarged two-level hanging space, or a full height hanging space for apparel. Furthermore, the hanging space can be further expanded to the outside of the pair of the vertical stand by the extending of an extending rod of the horizontal oriented frame. Quick assembling and disassembling among the components can be achieved. Additionally, the whole device after collapse takes little volume space for easy store-up.

Abstract: A two-sided, rotary organizer to allow quick access to an artist's or craft person's paints, tools and supplies, while providing storage in a minimum space. The device is supplied with two vertical angled surfaces and six shelves so all items are separate and organized vertically. The user can customize and increase storage by repositioning and adding shelves. The vertical angled surfaces comprise a plurality of apertures and associated tabs that can be bent to receive supplies. The space on the platform, between the two angled surfaces, permits storage of other items, i.e. related liquids, brushes, rags, etc.

Abstract: The assembly system has several profiled bars connected to each other, each of which has at least one clamping channel open to the outside with a bottom surface and two lateral surfaces. They are connected by an elongated or angled connecting element with two opposing external clamping surfaces, at least certain sections of which are straight, and an expansion joint extending between the external clamping surfaces. The connecting element is introduced into the clamping channel, and at least one spreading element is introduced into at least one section of the expansion joint in such a way that the external clamping surfaces of the connecting element are clamped against the lateral surfaces of the clamping channel of at least one profiled bar.

Abstract: A foldable truss member suitable for commercial displays includes a plurality of side members that are adjacently hinged together. The side members include support members and bridging members having extensions. The side members are joined into a foldable structure with a hinge member between the support member and extensions of adjacent side members. A display structure can be formed by connecting locking members between two truss members.

Abstract: A rack and tray assembly for supporting foot apparel and collecting and retaining water, snow and debris temporally released therefrom. The rack and tray assembly comprising a folding frame structure having left and right legs and a tray support assembly situated and mounted thereinbetween for supporting at least one tray. Each tray comprising inclined sides extending upwardly from a base and terminating an upper rim collectively forming a reservoir for holding and retaining water, snow, and debris released from foot apparel. The upper rim comprising a ledge having an upper exposed surface for receiving thereon a grate and a lower exposed surface for engaging left and right tray rails integrally made part of and extending downwardly from the tray support assembly, which substantially serve to position each tray above a floor's surface to prevent inadvertent spillage of water, snow and debris contained therein.

Abstract: An apparatus for storing art gear on a media support structure having a working surface, such as an easel, in a position adjacent the working surface to maintain the art gear in close proximity to the work in progress.

Abstract: A foldable truss member suitable for commercial displays includes a plurality of side members that are adjacently hinged together. The side members include support members and bridging members having extensions. The side members are joined into a foldable structure with a hinge member between the support member and extensions of adjacent side members. The truss includes a locking frame that is removably attached to ends of the side members. A display structure can be formed by connecting a locking frame between two truss members.

Abstract: A rack for supporting off the floor the side mounted motorcycle bags used to carry items on motorcycles while the bags are removed from the motorcycle such as for cleaning or storage. The rack is of a generally A-frame or saw horse configuration, having a main support frame which folds for more compact storage. The main support frame comprises a pair of upright frames which are pivotally connected to an upper longitudinal support member. The upright frames are inwardly inclined from vertical extending along the upper longitudinal support member. A bag mounting bracket assembly is connected to each of the upright frames for removably connecting and supporting one motorcycle bag, which bag mounting assemblies utilize at least some component parts used to mount the motorcycle bags to an actual motorcycle. A pair of trays are secured to a top portion of the main support member for holding various items during use.

Abstract: A rack for supporting off the floor the side mounted motorcycle bags used to carry items on motorcycles while the bags are removed from the motorcycle such as for cleaning or storage. The rack is of a generally A-frame or saw horse configuration, having a main support frame which folds for more compact storage. The main support frame comprises a pair of upright frames which are pivotally connected to an upper longitudinal support member. The upright frames are inwardly inclined from vertical extending along the upper longitudinal support member. A bag mounting bracket assembly is connected to each of the upright frames for removably connecting and supporting one motorcycle bag, which bag mounting assemblies utilize at least some component parts used to mount the motorcycle bags to an actual motorcycle. A pair of trays are secured to a top portion of the main support member for holding various items during use.

Abstract: A bowl B in a dish-accommodating space S comes in engagement at the periphery or rim f thereof with lugs 12, which are movable relatively to reduce or expand an interval between any two adjacent bowls. On the other hand, a support plate 7 makes engagement at a concave edge 13 thereof with the periphery or rim of the bowl B and also abutment at a major surface thereof against the periphery or rim of an adjoining bowl B. That is, any one of bowls B comes in abutment against the major surface of the support plate 1 that is ahead of the bowl B. An operator first loads a conveyor of a dishwasher with a dish container 1 lying on its side and, then, expands the dish container 1. In this way, the bowls B in the dish container 1 are arranged vertically spaced apart from each other in a substantially standing posture. After the completion of the washing, the dish container 1 is contracted to a reduced state where the bowls B come in close relation with each other.

Abstract: A collapsible plant support structure is described which provides a structure wherein a plant may be grown and properly supported. The collapsible plant support structure has three or more vertical members (11) connected to a plurality of rings (12) by guide hubs (18) on the vertical members, thusly providing the collapsible feature of the structure. A vertical member typically is rod-like and extends the entire length of the structure and has connection points (19) set equidistant along the vertical members. The vertical members also include a tapered (20) and angled staking structure to assist in strengthening the structure. The vertical members also have geometrically shaped footplates (20) to assist in placing the structure into any given terrain.

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: A golf club carrier having opposing sides supporting clubs horizontally on clips has a first condition resting on the ground with its legs spread and only feet of the unit contacting the ground, and a second horizontally-collapsed condition which is assumed as soon as the carrier is lifted from the ground. The golfer can carry the unit with an arm hanging freely at his or her side with little or no concern of the carrier contacting his or her legs or trousers while walking. An actuator extending below the rest of the unit comes into contact with the ground when next stopping to take a golf shot, and this actuator automatically spreads the legs to open the unit as its legs contact and are supported on the ground.

Abstract: A rack for protecting and storing anilox rolls and the like. The rack includes a base and a protective environment. A support structure is mounted on the base but within the protective environment. The support structure is provided with support members for releasably supporting delicate rolls, such as anilox rolls. The rack minimizes the incidence of damage to anilox or other delicate rolls during storage, and permits safer removal of the rolls from the rack.

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: A drywall stand for supporting a stack of drywall panels, standing on edge, inclined against each side of the stand. The drywall stand includes two support panels hingedly connected at their uppermost ends by a hinge plate, two pairs of intermediate links which allow the stand to be collapsible and a pair of base members which can be nailed to the floor. A pair of spaced apart stands may be connected by a pair of beams.

Abstract: A portable hinged riser for use as a multipurpose incremental support device and more particularly for use by emergency personnel to support lifted or separated heavy objects while extricating trapped victims. Multiple devices can be stacked and combined in an assortment of arrangements to accommodate the particular application. Additionally the device is compactly folded to accommodate easy storage of multiple units on a fire truck. The device can further be utilized as a ramp, jack stand, multipurpose chocking device, and a multipurpose shoring device.

Abstract: A folding dumbbell rest includes a handle attached to a V-shaped plate. A pair of cylinders have sloped top ends rotatably attached to a respective side of the V-shaped plate for rotation between open and closed positions. The bottom ends of the cylinders have horizontal and inclined cut faces. One side of each cylinder is provided with notches for holding the handles of dumbbells. When the cylinders are rotated to the closed position, the notches are on the inside and the cylinders stand upright on the horizontal cut faces and the dumbbell rest may be hand-carried. When the cylinders are rotated to the open position, the notches are on the outside and the cylinders stand inclined on the inclined cut faces. The cylinders may be locked in either the open or closed position.

Abstract: A parts washer is provided having a mechanism for heating and pressurizing a supply of cleaning fluid and delivering the cleaning fluid against the part during a washing operation. Structure for supporting at least one part to be washed is provided with the supporting structure having a first configuration during a washing operation. Structure is provided for providing ready access to areas around the supporting means wherein the access providing structure allows the first configuration of the supporting structure to be changed. Preferably, the access providing structure includes structure for pivoting a section of the supporting structure between a) a non-pivoted position wherein the supporting structure has the first configuration and b) a pivoted position wherein the supporting structure has a second figuration to provide ready access to areas around the supporting structure.