Abstract: A martial arts belt display rack includes a first placard, a second placard, and one or more fasteners positioned between the first placard and the second placard and adapted to position and secure the second placard a distance from the first placard. In this particular embodiment, martial arts belts can be displayed in the display rack by placing them between the first placard and the second placard, so that at least a portion of the folded martial arts belts extend past an edge of the one or both of the first placard or second placard. In addition, one or both of the first placard or the second placard can comprise any shape imaginable, including but not limited to: square, rectangle, circle, semi-circle, star, or martial arts specific shape. In some embodiments, the first placard and the second placard can have different shapes or different sizes of the same shape.

Abstract: A top hardware bar includes a body, a first bracket, and a second bracket. The body is elongate and defines a first end, a second, opposite end, a channel, and a plurality of holes disposed lengthwise along the body. The first bracket is secured to the first end of the body and is adapted to be releasably secured to a first upright. The second bracket is adjustably secured within the channel at the second end of the body and is adapted to be releasably secured to a second upright. A backer piece is secured to the body of the top hardware bar along a top portion of the backer piece such that the backer piece hangs from the top hardware bar.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a laundry dryer, and more particularly, to a drying rack in a drum of a dryer for drying objects other than clothes, such as shoes. To achieve the object of the present invention, a drying rack in a dryer includes a rack detachably mounted to an inside of a drying drum for placing a drying object thereon, and at least one drying stick for supporting the drying object spaced a predetermined distance from the rack. Accordingly, since the drying object placed on the drying stick is not shaded by the ribs of the seat from the hot air, the drying rack in a dryer of the present invention can dry the drying object, uniformly.

Abstract: A foldable wardrobe support (100) includes a first stand (1) and a second stand (2) faced each other. Each stand has a front post (3) and a rear post (4) upwardly extending therefrom and parallel to each other. Each rear post (4) has two first snap portions (9) formed thereon. A cross structure (5) is attached to the two rear posts (4) of first stand (1) and the second stand (2). The cross structure (5) has two rods pivoted to each other in the middle portions thereof. Each rod includes two opposite ends having a second snap portion formed thereon. Each second snap portion is snapped to a corresponding one of the first snap portions (9) to hold the cross structure (5) in place.

Abstract: The multifunctions ceiling drying rack is an innovating equipment for ceiling assembling with 220V AC electrical power feed (ceiling electrical point) that allows hang up clothes on drying rack to dry by thermo ventilators integrated inside the box of this equipment. It's a motorized drying rack, with a motor (M) also integrated inside the box as well all the wheels system, allowing by this way automatic up and down movements of drying rack. It has also in all around box area integrated lights. All these functions such switch on and off the lights and thermoventilator, to program drying times and drying temperatures and up and down movements of drying rack will be operated by a remote controller device by infra-rays controlled by an electronic control pcb (C) located inside the equipment box.

Abstract: A joint device for providing hinged movement between a first and second arm member and for providing independent delivery of electrical power to the arm members, wherein said device includes a central portion for receiving at least two sets of electrical conductors and for delivering said at least one set of electrical conductors to each of said arm members, characterised in that upon hinged movement of the arm members about the central portion, the central portion maintains the conductors in a spaced apart relationship in a manner such that the structural integrity of said conductors is maintained for a predetermined minimum number of hinged movement cycles of said arm members.

Abstract: A “series” of martial arts belt display racks consisting of two vertical side pieces (rails) attached together by a top and bottom cross piece (slat) of various ornamental designs and widths. The side pieces of said martial arts belt display racks will vary in length and contain a definitive number of holes (or slots) sufficient to hold a prescribed number of belts or sashes. The belts or sashes will be threaded through said holes in the side pieces and then secured in a traditional “knot”. Following the procedure of attachment of the belt or sash to the side pieces of the belt rack and the securing of said knot, the belt or sash will appear to the viewer as it would if it were tied around a martial artist's waist. The ornamental differences between each belt rack in this series will depict a distinct expression of a variety of different martial arts and their individual ranking systems therein.

Abstract: A hanging, foldable apparatus particularly suited to hold a variety of garments such as scarves, ties, bandannas and like items, belts, leg coverings, suspenders, and other types of articles. This apparatus includes pieces of cloth facings 10 and 11 which form the body, a plurality of covered elasticized rings 13 which allow for various items to be drawn therethrough, and recloseable fastening products 12 which allow the apparatus to be secured to, and removed from, a conventional hanger or other hanger device.

Abstract: A device and method for containing and hanging clothes, according to which the clothes are contained in a body member and a hanging system is manually moved between a retracted position in which it is supported by, and contained in, the body member, and an extended position in which it is supported by, and extends from, the body member. The clothes can be hung on the hanging system in its extended position.

Abstract: A storage apparatus is disclosed having a central post capable of rotating and having a plurality of extensions pivotably attached thereto for receiving items. The extensions may pivot between a position for displaying, selecting, or attaching items and a position for compactly storing the items. The items may be clothing, and the items may be secured by hooks, clamps, or the like.

Abstract: Stackable hat storage unit has frame defining a rectangular opening and comprising top, bottom, left and right side panels, parallel horizontal strings that traverse the opening attached to the left and right side panels, the strings spaced so that a folded cap on the string conceals a portion of a similarly folded cap on an adjacent string, the top panel including a vertical notch to receive a hanger-type hook for mounting the frame onto a crossbar and two vertical wall notches to receive screws projecting from a wall, the top panel of the frame curving forward and projecting downwardly to form a top panel lip covering part of the top panel's height, a top portion of the top panel having an upside down “U” cross-section, the top panel lip fitting over a top edge of the bottom panel of a second frame to form a plurality of frames that function together.

Abstract: A compact, portable device for hanging clothes and the like in locations where ordinary drying facilities are not conveniently available. Rigid wires hinged inside a hub and radiating around the hub like the ribs of an inverted umbrella assume a horizontal position for hanging clothes and a vertical position for storage and transport. A wire bent in the shape of a hook is rotatably attached to the center of the hub to facilitate hanging the device during the drying operation.

Abstract: A system for organizing one or more articles of clothing such as for hanging in vehicles includes a clothing support with opposing securement elements at each end and a clothing retention element that can provide vertical support and can roughly divide the clothing support mid-way, and a base. The base can aid in providing support and stability such as when positioned over a car seat or a cargo area.

Abstract: A hat-and-uniform caddy that has hat space for protective hat storage and transportation in predetermined proportion to uniform space for protective uniform storage and transportation. The hat-and-uniform caddy includes swivel casters and optional center wheels for transporting hat-and-uniform caddy on and off of transportation vehicles and for placing hat-and-uniform caddy immovably on the vehicles for transportation to and from performance sites where the hats and uniforms are used. Space for hats in boxes is provided on horizontal supports with retainer walls. The space for uniforms are provided on hanger rods having notches and optional keepers. Components of the hat and uniform caddy are assembled and disassembled with wheel fasteners which join a plurality of parts simultaneously.

Abstract: An extendable storage rack comprises an elongated horizontal housing of relatively small thickness, provided laterally, at one side, with a continuous surface, and at an opposite side, with a longitudinal passage extending along its length. At its bottom it is provided with a longitudinal channel, commensurate in length with the longitudinal passage. A slide with ball bearings, of the type used for drawers, is located almost entirely in the longitudinal passage, wherein the slide is firmly fastened with one part to the longitudinal passage, while with another, opposite part, is adapted to be fastened to a panel. Several devices for hanging and storing apparel articles are guided in and pending from the longitudinal channel.

Abstract: A clothes drying rack including a free standing frame that supports a plurality of rods from which articles of clothing can be suspended. Specifically, the clothes drying rack includes a plurality of rods wherein each rod has corrugated exterior to facilitate passage of air between the clothing and the rod.

Abstract: A garment drying apparatus (200) is provided having a frame (201), a porous net (204), an adjustable width garment hanger (202) and a hook (203) to support said adjustable width garment hanger; slip proof pads (205,206) are provided to support said frame to rest at an acute angle from the floor.

Abstract: An apparatus for receiving and separating a plurality of hangers having respective necks. The apparatus comprises a body of a substantially rigid material extending along a longitudinal axis. The body has opposite first and second surfaces and a plurality of longitudinally spaced-apart openings. The openings extend between the opposite first and second surfaces and are adapted for respectively receiving the necks of the plurality of hangers. The spacing of the hangers by the body inhibits wrinkling of garments or other objects carried by the hangers. The body has first and second longitudinally-extending portions inclined at an angle relative to each other. The inclination of the first and second portions relative to each other provides rigidity to the body.

Abstract: A hair accessory organizer device for organizing and holding hair accessories. The hair accessory organizer device includes a bottom tray having bottom and side walls; and also includes pedestal support members including a first pedestal support member being attached upon the bottom tray; and further includes a tubular pedestal being securely and removably attached to the pedestal support members; and also includes a top tray being removably attached upon the tubular pedestal.

Abstract: Brackets for a clotheshorse are used in pairs. Each bracket has multiple collars that align respectively with multiple collars defined in the other opposite bracket. A vertical socket is formed at a bottom of the bracket in which a telescoping rod of the clotheshorse is mounted. Multiple slots are vertically defined in the bracket and extend inward to respectively communicate with the multiple collars to hold longitudinal members of a rack inside the multiple collars through the slots. Thereby, a bracket assembly mounted on the clotheshorse enables versatile accessories to be mounted on the clotheshorse.

Abstract: An accessory holding device for holding a plurality of accessory devices, such as hair clips, bows, barrettes, ties, and other hair accessories; as well as various items of jewelry. Internal attachment members hold clip type devices, while various posts, suspension devices, flexible attachment members, drawers, and retainers are provided to accommodate a wide array of items. The device may be relatively open, formed only with a base and sides, or may be enclosed with top, back, and face plates, in differing embodiments. The device may be free-standing, and may have suction grips to enhance adhesion to various surfaces. It may also be provided with a mounting device so that the entire device may be hung on the wall, back of door, or other surface. The device may have mirrors on various surfaces and may be fitted with an interior light.

Abstract: A compound adjustable garment supporting apparatus (100) is disclosed having first garment supporting assembly (102, 103, 104, 105) and second garment supporting assembly (121, 122, 123), each positioned at a different level above the floor. The first and second garment supporting assemblies are integrally connected together by a rod 112 for receiving external garment hangers.

Abstract: A storage cabinet device and kit for use in storing and displaying a plurality of clothing items such as neckties scarfs, belts and alike. The device comprises: a base cabinet, a rotation platform, and a vertically elongated tower cabinet. The base cabinet comprises an external framework and a storage drawer unit. The bottom of the rotation platform is attached to top of the base cabinet and the top of the rotation platform is attached to the lower end of the tower cabinet. The tower cabinet comprises four vertically elongated quadrant units and a top plate. The four vertically elongated quadrant units are axially attached adjacent to each other. Each quadrant unit comprising a plurality of vertically stacked cubbyholes. Each cubby hole has interconnected elements comprising a back wall; a first side wall; an axle; a hollow cylindrical roll-up tube; an L-shaped anchor; a recoil spring hub; a recoil spring gear; a pivot pin; and a release lever.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a portable garment rack that allows for storage of grooming items, other small items, and accessories, and clothes at a temporary location. The portable garment rack includes an upper hanger bar and an intermediate hanger bar for hanging clothes. An upper accessory shelf and a flexible intermediate accessory shelf are also provided for storing various loose articles. The portable garment rack can be collapsed to a small size for storage and transportation, and then reassembled at a remote location.

Abstract: An apparatus can be used for organizing clothing accessories such as jewelry, neckties, scarves, and other items. The apparatus can hang from a closet rod and has a slidable track so that the items hanging from hooks attached to the slidable track can be easily accessed.

Abstract: A storage rack provides a convenient means to both dry and store often cumbersome athletic clothing and equipment. The storage rack is of an endo-type design in the sense that the stored athletic equipment and clothing is substantially draped over or encapsulated various appendages of a hollow shell of the rack. Internal surfaces of the athletic equipment and clothing are dried by a series of air flow apertures carried by each appendage which communicate inwardly with a common air chamber held at superatmospheric pressure and defined by the shell. Preferably an inlet supply air passage is also carried by the shell for receiving superatmospheric air into the air chamber.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a storage device that permits, primarily hair arranging devices of the type having a circular elastic band or ring configuration to be conveniently stored in a manner that permits the user to readily select the appropriate style to complement the day's attire or the look that is sought to be achieved. This is achieved by providing a tubular member of any shaped cross section. The shape of the tubular member may be round, square or any other desired configuration including pentagonal, hexagonal, etc. The cross section may also be in the form of a crescent, star or other geometric shape.

Abstract: An insert is disposed in a glove to open up the glove and allow the flow of drying air to the inner surfaces of the glove. A cruciform shaped opening is provided in a central portion of the insert. The opening is adapted to interlock with a mating cruciform member on a drying tree for drying in ambient air. Alternatively, the insert with glove mounted thereon can be disposed in a mechanical dryer (electric or gas) if desired.

Abstract: An accessory holding device for holding a plurality of accessory devices, such as hair clips, bows, barrettes, ties, and other hair accessories; as well as various items of jewelry. Internal attachment members hold clip type devices, while various posts, suspension devices, flexible attachment members, drawers, and retainers are provided to accommodate a wide array of items. The device may be relatively open, formed only with a base and sides, or may be enclosed with top, back, and face plates, in differing embodiments. The device may be free-standing, and may have suction grips to enhance adhesion to various surfaces. It may also be provided with a mounting device so that the entire device may be hung on the wall, back of door, or other surface. The device may have mirrors on various surfaces and may be fitted with an interior light.

Abstract: A hair care appliance holder holds multiple hair dryers and curling irons in an orderly fashion. A base member has a plurality of openings, each opening receiving one of the appliances. A cord storage mechanism is associated with each of the openings for holding the electrical cord of the appliance being held within the opening. Each opening has a socket associated with it such that the plug of the appliance's electrical cord is received within the socket in order to establish electrical communication between the appliance and a source of electrical power.

Abstract: An apparatus for the organizing, storage, display and removing clothing accessories and the like, wherein the apparatus may be, optionally, hanged in a clothing closet or placed on a stand for easy access thereto. The apparatus may be characterized as a multi-layer, laminated structure comprising outer, rigid layers on either side of an inner, pliable layer. Apertures in the outer layers cooperate with slits in the inner layer to form garment holding channels suitable for placing clothing accessories. Clothing accessories such as ties, scarves, belts, and the like may be placed on the apparatus.

Abstract: A garment drying apparatus (200) is disclosed having a frame (201), a porous net 204, an adjustable width garment hanger (202) and a hook (203) to support said adjustable width garment hanger; slip proof pads (205,206) are provided to support said frame to rest at an acute angle from the floor.

Abstract: A utility rack for organizing and storing a variety of clothing and accessory items commonly worn and used by law enforcement personnel. The utility rack includes several apparel supports and accessory supports, and more specifically, the utility rack includes a shoe-rack, radio support, microphone mount, apparel hook, hat-rack, utility belt hanger, vest hanger, and storage box all carried on an elongated post affixed to a base with adjustable footing for leveling the rack. The apparel supports and accessory supports are disposed at various levels along the height of the post for organizing the clothing and accessory items in a functional arrangement generally related to the manner in which the items are usually donned and removed.

Abstract: An apparatus having a base, an extendable bagging pole having a foot pedal, coupled to a front edge of the base and an adjustable hanging rack coupled to the back edge of the base. The bagging pole has a bagging pole upper tube with a C-shaped clip disposed thereon and a bagging pole lower cylinder. The hanging rack has a hanging rack upper tube and a hanging rack lower cylinder, with a crossbar disposed on the hanging rack upper tube. The bagging pole is extendable to first operative position and retractable to a second operative position. After bagging the clothing item and depressing the foot pedal to retract the bagging pole from the first operative position to the second operative position, the clothing item may then be hung on crossbar of the hanging rack.

Abstract: A hanger assembly comprises a housing, an outer rail, an inner rail and a slide member. The housing defines a chamber with at least one longitudinal opening. Within the chamber, the outer rail is fixedly mounted in a substantially parallel position relative to the longitudinal axis of the housing. The inner rail is slidingly engaged to the outer rail. The slide member is slidingly engaged to the inner rail. At least a portion of the slide member extends from the chamber through the at least one opening in the housing. The slide member is constructed and arranged to be moveable relative to the inner rail and the inner rail is constructed and arranged to be moveable relative to the outer rail, such that when the slide member is moved relative to the inner rail, the inner rail is simultaneously moved relative to the outer rail.

Abstract: A storage rack provides a convenient means to both dry and store often cumbersome athletic clothing and equipment. The storage rack is of an endo-type design in the sense that the stored athletic equipment and clothing is substantially draped over or encapsulates various appendages of a hollow shell of the rack. Internal surfaces of the athletic equipment and clothing are dried by a series of air flow apertures carried by each appendage which communicate inwardly with a common air chamber held at superatmospheric pressure and defined by the shell. Preferably an inlet supply air passage is also carried by the shell for receiving superatmospheric air into the air chamber.

Abstract: An apparatus having a base, an extendable bagging pole having a foot pedal, coupled to a front edge of the base and an adjustable hanging rack coupled to the back edge of the base. The bagging pole has a bagging pole upper tube with a C-shaped clip disposed thereon and a bagging pole lower cylinder. The hanging rack has a hanging rack upper tube and a hanging rack lower cylinder, with a crossbar disposed on the hanging rack upper tube. The bagging pole is extendable to first operative position and retractable to a second operative position. After bagging the clothing item and depressing the foot pedal to retract the bagging pole from the first operative position to the second operative position, the clothing item may then be hung on crossbar of the hanging rack.

Abstract: An adjustable ornamental display apparatus includes a base with an upstanding support post releasably received therein. A mounting bracket having a pair of mounting arms is attached to an upper end of the support post. The apparatus includes a display board having front and back panels and having a configuration indicative of a festive occasion. The back panel defines a plurality of vertically spaced slots in parallel series, each slot having a configuration complementary to that of the mounting arms such that the display board may be coupled to the support post at selectable vertical positions through a mating relationship between selected slots and the mounting arms. The front panel defines a plurality of holes with each hole being initially covered with a perforated material that may be selectively punctured by rearwardly extending prongs of hanger brackets. The brackets are adapted to support ornaments corresponding to the festive occasion.

Abstract: A hat-and-uniform caddy (1) has a caddy framework that can be disassembled for transportation and storage or assembled on site for storing, moving or transporting hats represented by boxes (21), uniforms, garments (8) and other primarily performer items and paraphernalia. Included on the caddy framework are multi-directional wheels that can include swivel casters (13) for its hand-pushing movement where used or where transported on a vehicle. The hat-and-uniform caddy can include storage space for receiving other items. Retainers that include retainer walls (11) and hanger-rod (5) notches (6) are provided to maintain clothes hangers (7) and optionally other items separated for protection against damage that includes wrinkling, smashing and dislodgement due to transportation conditions.

Abstract: An apparatus for the organizing, storage, display and removing clothing accessories and the like, wherein the apparatus may be, optionally, hanged in a clothing closet or placed on a stand for easy access thereto. The apparatus may be characterized as a multi-layer, laminated structure comprising outer, rigid layers on either side of an inner, pliable layer. Apertures in the outer layers cooperate with slits in the inner layer to form garment holding channels suitable for placing clothing accessories. Clothing accessories such as ties, scarves, belts, and the like may be placed on the apparatus.

Abstract: The present invention is an apparatus for organizing clothing accessories such as jewelry, neckties, scarves, and other like items. The organizer can hang from a closet rod and has a slidable track so that the items hanging from hooks attached to the slidable track can be easily accessed. The organizer provides dynamic motion of the slidable track without the need for electricity.

Abstract: A belt hanger preferably comprising a closed ring member having a plurality of clips attached at intervals along the ring member. Each clip is preferably operable to releasably attach one belt. The clips are maintained at spaced intervals such that the belts are not fully overlapped. The belt hanger further comprises a hook member rotatably mounted along the outer periphery of the ring member for engaging a horizontal closet support rod such that the ring member is supported thereby. The rotatable mounting allows the ring member to rotate relative to the stationary hook member secured to the horizontal support rod. Accordingly, the ring member can be stored in a substantially flattened state until a belt is needed, at which time the ring member can be rotated to allow the user to simultaneously view all the belts hanging on the belt rack and remove only the desired belt.

Abstract: This invention is directed to a utility rack for organizing and storing a variety of clothing and accessory items commonly worn and used by law enforcement personnel. The utility rack includes several apparel supports and accessory supports, and more specifically, the utility rack includes a shoe-rack, radio support, microphone mount, apparel hook, hat-rack, utility belt hanger, vest hanger, and storage box all carried on an elongated post affixed to a base with adjustable footing for leveling the rack. The apparel supports and accessory supports are disposed at various levels along the height of the post for organizing the clothing and accessory items in a functional arrangement generally related to the manner in which the items are usually donned and removed.

Abstract: A scarf organizing device for easily organizing and viewing an assortment of scarves in a drawer. The scarf organizing device includes a pair of mountings. Each of the mountings comprises a plate. The plate includes a first end, a second end, an upper surface and a lower surface. A pair of upstanding members that includes a first end and a second end is securably attached to the upper surface of the plate. Each of the upstanding members includes a bend therein. The second end of each of the upstanding members includes a hole extending therein. A perimeter shoulder is positioned generally adjacent to the second end of a first upstanding member. The device includes a plurality of hanging members. Each of the hanging members comprises a bracket. The bracket comprises a cylinder that includes a first end, a second end and a peripheral wall extending therebetween. The first and second ends include an aperture extending therethrough.

Abstract: A shaped figure designed for suspending apparel accessories such as ties, belts, scarfs and the like wherein the figure comprises a flat plate of injection molded plastic having cutouts configured to form a series of downwardly inclined sets of steps, wherein a lower set is parallel to an upper set. The shaped figure is coated with fluorescent paint. A modification of the above is optionally designed with but one set of steps and the steps converge or diverge toward a centered stem or stems. A support block integral with a hook extends from a centered stem. The block as well as a base and a pair of arcuate sections can be apertured to enable the insertion of a fastener to support the rack.

Abstract: A scarf organizing device for easily organizing and viewing an assortment of scarves in a drawer. The scarf organizing device includes a pair of mountings. Each of the mountings comprises a plate. The plate includes a first end, a second end, an upper surface and a lower surface. A pair of upstanding members that includes a first end and a second end is securably attached to the upper surface of the plate. Each of the upstanding members includes a bend therein. The second end of each of the upstanding members includes a hole extending therein. A perimeter shoulder is positioned generally adjacent to the second end of a first upstanding member. The device includes a plurality of hanging members. Each of the hanging members comprises a bracket. The bracket comprises a cylinder that includes a first end, a second end and a peripheral wall extending therebetween. The first and second ends include an aperture extending therethrough.

Abstract: The present invention provides a stand base comprising a central hub and a plurality of legs removably attached to the central hub. Each of the legs depends radially outward and downwardly from the central hub. The base stand is adapted to receive the central vertical support of a display rack and provide both lateral and vertical support thereto. The plurality of legs may be detached from the central hub and packaged together in a nested configuration that is compact for shipping and storage. Each of the plurality of legs has an arcuate shape so that the plurality of legs provide a natural resiliency and upward bias when a load is placed on the display rack. The base provides support in either a normal-load mode or a high-load mode for improved vertical and lateral support of the display rack.

Abstract: A shaped figure designed for suspending apparel accessories such as ties, belts, scarfs and the like wherein the figure comprises a flat plate of injection molded plastic having cutouts configured to form a series of downwardly inclined sets of steps, wherein a lower set is parallel to an upper set. The shaped figure is coated with fluorescent paint.

Abstract: The invention defines a movable and horizontally foldable hanger-rack and method of using the same for transporting garments and other goods capable of being suspended from a hanger, between a manufacturer and a retail store. A hanger-rack includes a base structure having wheels, two-opposing side supports extending upwards from the base structure, and an upper support between the sides supports for supporting garments on hangers. The hanger-rack also includes a plurality of strings hanging from the upper supports that facilitate placement of hangers. In a horizontally collapsed position, the hanger-rack is less than ⅕ of its fully-extended size. A cargo system is defined including the moveable hanger-rack and a freight container for receiving the same.

Abstract: A stand for supporting items, such as clothing or recreational equipment, is formed of three or four hockey stick-shaped supports, which are fastened to the sides of a block, with the curved striking surfaces at the top. If three supports are used, the block has a cross section of an equilateral triangle, and if four such supports are used, the block has a square cross section. Wells are formed on the top and bottom of each block, forming walls with a slightly arcuate slot formed in each wall at the top of the block. Bolts passing through the walls at the bottom of the block and the supports attach the supports to the block. Bolts passing through the supports and the slots at the top of the block assist in securing the supports to the block but permit the supports to pivot around the lower bolts by an amount permitted by the length of the slots. When the supports are held parallel to each other, the assembly is in position for storage or carrying.