Abstract: The claimed subject matter provides a folding tray that includes a hygienic surface within the internal portion that is shielded from contamination in a folded configuration. The folding tray includes two symmetrical halves joined by a spine that allows the folding tray to close. The folding tray can include one or more inserted surfaces overlapping at least a portion of the two symmetrical halves on one side of the folding tray. The inserted surfaces can be folded into the folding tray in a folded state. The inserted surfaces can be removable or include a plurality of stacked sheets that are individually removable. The folding tray can be used to isolate materials on the tray from contaminants under the tray, or protect a material beneath the tray from contaminants on the tray.

Abstract: To facilitate installation of a floor protector to a furniture leg or a caster for movable objects, shrinkable tubing, for example heat-shrink tubing, is used to secure the floor protector to the leg or caster. A tube of heat-shrink material may have at normal temperatures a predetermined unshrunk cross-sectional size large enough to permit the tube to receive the foot portion or caster circumference and a shrinkage ratio sufficient for the tube to be shrunk to a cross-sectional size that is smaller than the foot portion or caster circumference so that, when the tube is shrunk by application of heat or other suitable means, the tube will conform and be secured to the underlying foot portion or caster. Hot-melt adhesive may be applied to the interior of the floor protector and the heat applied to shrink the tube may melt the adhesive to adhere the floor protector to the foot portion or caster.

Abstract: A device with a retractable stand including a device body and a stand panel slidably coupled to the device body. The stand panel is slidably movable between a retracted configuration, wherein the stand panel is generally flat and planar, and an extended configuration wherein the stand panel is not generally flat and planar. When said stand panel is in the extended configuration the stand panel forms a stand to support the device body in an upright position.

Abstract: A glide floor for use in supporting a number of containers, e.g. for retail display, includes a series of ribs on a top surface defined by the glide floor, in combination with a series of valleys between the ribs. Each rib defines a radiused uppermost tangency point that serves to minimize the contact area between the rib and a bottom surface of each container while providing smooth contact with the bottom surface of the container.

Abstract: A collapsible support structure that can transition from a folded position to an unfolded position can include a plurality of poles, a plurality of support members connected to a plurality of sliders, and a bottom supporting portion. The collapsible support structure can be configured for a variety of purposes, including an enclosure for a pet, such as a kennel; a playpen, such as a children's castle; a storage container; or a cot.

Abstract: A support apparatus supports an electronic device on a supporting surface. The support apparatus includes a first support leg and a second support leg. One end of the first support leg is rotatably connected to the electronic device, and the first support leg defines a receiving space therein. One end of the second support leg is rotatably connected to an opposite end of the first support leg. When in a closed state, the support apparatus is completely stowed in the electronic device. When the support apparatus is in a first inclined state, the second support leg is received in the receiving space but the support apparatus is oriented in a position obliquely unfolded from the electronic device. When in a second inclined state, the support apparatus is oriented in the position obliquely unfolded from the electronic device, but the second support leg is unfolded from the receiving space.

Abstract: A folding joint mechanism for stackably collapsing elongated structural sections includes a plurality of substantially identical brackets pivotably interconnected and rotatable between an extended and a stowed configuration. In the extended configuration, the brackets abut each other against stop protrusions on the top outside surface of each bracket forming foldable extensions that are able to support significant weight by distributing the top. side force. In the stowed configuration, the brackets are compacted to a substantially stacked disposition whereby the brackets are aligned and directly adjacent to one another. The joint and bracket assemblies may be employed in elongated sections of various structures in which compactability may be advantageous for shipping, storage, and user transportation.

Abstract: Generally a collapsible structure adapted to support a container. Specifically, a collapsible tripod which operates between a folded condition for transport and a support condition adapted to support a container.

Abstract: A thin-type collapsible foot stand includes a base unit, a first rotatable unit and a second rotatable unit. The base unit includes a base body having a first pivot portion, a first connection portion and a first extending portion. The first rotatable unit includes a rotatable platform having a second pivot portion corresponding to the first extending portion, a second connection portion corresponding to the first connection portion, and a second extending portion corresponding to the first pivot portion. The second rotatable unit includes two rotatable support frames. Each rotatable support frame includes a support body disposed between the base body and the rotatable platform, a first pivot structure connected between one end portion of the support body and the first pivot portion, and a second pivot structure connected between the other end portion of the support body and the second pivot portion.

Abstract: The invention is a stabilizing cup holder comprising a circular or elliptical shaped holding member to prevent a beverage container from tipping. The holding member structure is attached to a bottom member. The invention being of substantial weight such that a beverage container may be easily lifted from the device with no additional force applied to the holding member.

Abstract: A modular fixture plate system comprising: at least one interlocking fixture plate comprising at least one of a male end and a female end, wherein the male end comprises at least one male projection and the female end comprises at least one female recess; and a docking plate comprising at least one of at least one male projection and at least one female recess; wherein at least one male projection or female recess of the at least one interlocking fixture plate is interlocked with a mating one of the at least one male projection or the at least one female recess of the docking plate.

Abstract: A modular adapter plate system (1) for the installation of mission equipment in vehicles with floor panels (30), particularly for the installation of mission equipment in aircrafts such as helicopters, each plate (2-8) of said system comprising a pair of parallel seat/cargo tracks (9, 10) interconnected by stiff beam elements (11-15) and lateral flanges (16, 40) for releasable fixation to the floor panels (30) and lateral flanges (18, 19, 41, 42) for releasable interconnection. The invention is also related to a vehicle with said modular adapter plate system (1).

Abstract: An enclosure supporter includes a mounting member and two sliding members slidably mounted to the mounting member. The mounting member includes a panel body and a gear pivotally mounted to the panel body. Each of the two sliding members includes a rack engaging with the gear. The two racks are substantially parallel to each other and the gear is positioned between the two racks. The two sliding members are slidable along opposite directions substantially parallel to the rack due to the engagement between the gear and the two racks.

Abstract: An attachment member for securing a structural building component (e.g., joist) to a support pedestal of an elevated building surface assembly. The attachment member includes a central portion and at least one joist support arm attached to the central portion. The central portion includes one or more features that allow it to be secured to a support pedestal, and the at least one support arm includes engagement flaps that can be attached to a structural building component to secure the structural building component to the attachment members, and hence to the support pedestal.

Abstract: The invention relates to a stand for tablet PC, comprising a base with a top surface and a bottom surface; a groove located on the top surface of the base for holding a tablet PC, the groove having an inclined back side wall, wherein the tablet PC tilts backward when placed in the groove. As the base has a groove which has a inclined, and the bottom of the tablet PC can be inserted into the groove, so that the tablet PC can maintain at a relative tilted position with respect to the horizontal plane, then the user may comfortably watch the screen of the tablet PC. In short, the stand has the advantages of a simple structure, small size, low cost, convenient carrying.

Abstract: A modular trivet arrangement includes trivet members including a first bar, a first footing at a first end of the first bar, a second footing at the second end of the first bar, and one or more transverse bars, each transverse bar being transverse to the first bar and intersecting therewith, the second bar having a third footing at a first end of the second bar and a fourth footing at the second end of the second bar. The intersection between the first and second bars can support a cooking utensil. The modular trivet members include one or more engaging slots adapted to enable engagement with a cooperating modular trivet member.

Abstract: Encasement assemblies, systems, and related methods employing interlocking support components to provide at least a portion of an encasement for bedding or seating are disclosed. The assembly may include a base having flip-up support member(s). The base may include elongated channel(s) disposed therein having a first geometry and a portion of the elongated channel(s) may also be disposed in the flip-up support member(s). The assembly may also include elongated support member(s) each having a first side and a second side. The first side may contain a rail and the second side may contain a second rail. Each rail and second rail may be interlocked with the elongated channel(s), such that the elongated support member(s) are attached to the base and provide at least a portion of the encasement.

Abstract: A solar collector system includes a plurality of frames. Each frame includes at least a pair of spaced apart side members, a plurality of cross members connected to the side members, the cross members pivotally moveable from a shipping configuration to a deployed configuration wherein in the deployed configuration, each cross member is positioned relative to an adjacent cross member with a predetermined angle, and a plurality of stantions extending from the frames. The solar collector system further includes a plurality of heliostats, each heliostat mounted to one of the stantions, and a plurality of ballasts coupled to the frames, each ballast having a lower surface contacting the ground without substantially penetrating the ground to maintain a position of the frames on the ground.

Abstract: A basic frame for a holder for products, includes a first beam, fitted with at least a first support, to support the first beam on a basis, a second beam fitted with at least a second support, to support the second beam on the basis, and with the first beam linked at variable distances by at least a spacer, for the parallel positioning of the beams mainly distanced from each other at least in an unfolded position of the basic frame, as well as an arm stretched out in the direction of the second beam for a third support, linked to the first beam, for the support of the basic frame on the basis at a distance of at least a collapsed state of the basic frame from the first beam.

Abstract: The present invention relates to outdoor grill accessories, and more particularly, a foldable worktable attachment for an outdoor grill that includes a large table area that is interconnected to a lower shelf by two sets of foldable legs. When in an erect position, the table provides ample space for preparing foods and the like, but when in a collapsed position, the table lies flush against one of the sides of the grill housing, thus, enclosing the lower shelf and supporting legs that are folded and stored between the table and a recessed area included in the grill housing.

Abstract: Generally a collapsible structure adapted to support a container. Specifically, a collapsible tripod which operates between a folded condition for transport and a support condition adapted to support a container.

Abstract: A device for supporting portable electronic equipment (including but not limited to laptop computers) that will allow the flow of cooling air and limit the amount of heat produced by the equipment that is transmitted to the surface on which the laptop computer and device are placed. The design of the device allows it to be folded or rolled up for easy packing and transportation.

Abstract: A bracket for transporting and assembling an actuation system of a servo-assisted mechanical gearbox, which actuation system presents a plurality of reciprocally connected assemblies; the bracket presents a first part adapted to support a first assembly of the actuation system and at least a second part, which is adapted to support a second assembly of the actuation system and is movable with respect to the first part.

Abstract: A foldable supporting device includes parallel supporting frames and foldable units, each of which interconnects an adjacent pair of the supporting frames and includes a pair of crossing members that cross and that are pivoted to each other, and a joint mechanism having a pair of first joints and a pair of second joints that are connected respectively to the adjacent pair of the supporting frames. Each of the crossing members interconnects a respective one of two diagonally aligned pairs of the first and second joints. At least one of the pair of the first joints and the pair of the second joints interconnect upper and lower parts of the adjacent pair of the supporting frames, respectively.

Abstract: A compact, collapsible, self-erecting stand and a method of making the stand are disclosed. The stand is constructed for placement upon a supporting substrate to prop a hand-held electronic device to be placed on the supporting substrate and includes an elongate strip of material having resiliently flexible characteristics biasing the strip toward a substantially flat configuration. A plurality of substantially rigid plates are affixed to the strip and located along the strip to establish a corresponding plurality of panels.

Abstract: A holder for holding a portable electronic device can be changed between a folded position and an unfolded position. The holder holds the portable electronic device in the folded position. In the unfolded position, the holder has its supporting board, front holding board, rear holding board, side holding boards, bottom holding boards substantially planar with each other. In the folded position, the supporting board supports the side holding boards to vertically stand, the rear holding board is secured above the supporting board at an obtuse angle, and the front holding board is maintained parallel with the rear holding board.

Abstract: A portable pet bed apparatus is provided that can be selectively side mountable to a bed assembly. The pet bed apparatus includes a carrier device that defines a bedding space thereof sized and dimensioned to accommodate a domestic pet therein. The pet bed apparatus further includes a mounting assembly having a support platform configured to vertically support the of the carrier device thereatop, and a frame assembly coupled to the support platform. The frame assembly can be moved between a stowed position and a deployed position. In the deployed position, portions of the frame assembly cooperate with the bed assembly for side mounting thereto. The carrier device can be removed from the mounting assembly, which enable independent functionality as a pet carrier.

Abstract: A supporting apparatus includes a supporting member, two movable members slidably received in the supporting member, and a pivot member pivotably attached to the supporting member and arranged between the movable members. Wherein when one of the movable members is operated to move relative to the supporting member, the movable member drives the pivot member to pivot, the pivot member drives the other movable member to move.

Abstract: A deployable antenna which has a larger aperture diameter by four-side links provided in at least three stages and which includes: six deployment link mechanisms (20) arranged radially from a central shaft so as to support an outer edge portion of a flexible reflector mirror surface; and one deployment driving mechanism (30) arranged at a lower portion of a center of arrangement of the six deployment link mechanisms, for unfolding the six deployment link mechanisms. Each of the six deployment link mechanisms includes a first four-side link (5), a second four-side link (6), and a third four-side link (7) arranged in an order from a position of the central shaft, around which the six deployment link mechanisms are arranged, toward an outer side of the each of the six deployment link mechanisms so that the each of the six deployment link mechanisms is structured to be foldable in three stages.

Abstract: A support includes a base frame, a rotatable frame, an adjusting knob assembly and a spring element. Each leg of the base frame has a through hole formed with a protrusion and an L-shaped sliding groove. The rotatable frame pivotedly coupled to the base frame through a first shaft, which is rotatably inserted into the through hole and formed with a plurality of inner teeth. The adjusting knob has a guiding rib and a plurality of outer teeth respective to the inner teeth, and the guiding rib is slidable in and along the guiding groove portion and engagable in the engaging groove portion. The spring element surrounds the second shaft of the adjusting knob, as compressed between the protrusion and the insertion portion. Through operating the adjusting knob, the relative angle of the base frame and the rotatable frame switches between adjustable and fixed.

Abstract: A display stand for a laptop computer has an L-shaped spine supporting the computer. A T-shaped upper advertising substrate holder can be slid into the vertical leg of the spine in one of multiple orientations, i.e., with the cross-bar of the T horizontal to the ground or vertical to the ground on either the left side or right side of the computer, as point of sale (POS) physical constraints demand. In all orientations of the upper holder, an upper advertising substrate is supported by the upper holder in a vertical orientation. A T-shaped lower advertising substrate holder can be slid into the horizontal leg of the spine to support a lower advertising substrate in a horizontal orientation.

Abstract: A foldable support base includes a first board, a second board, and a third board. The first board has an edge forming a positioning section. A surface of the first board and a surface of the positioning section of the first board are provided with a first pad for protection against scratching. The second board has an edge that is in movable pivoting joint with an opposite edge of the first board. The third board has an edge that is in movable pivoting joint with an opposite edge of the second board. The second and third boards are provided with at least one second pad to protect against scratching and to prevent undesired movement. The above described arrangement helps, in either expanded or folded condition, reducing overall volume for easy carrying and protecting against damage caused by scratching and also providing a function of secure positioning and retention.

Abstract: A baggie holder comprising first and second support members, the center portions of which are pivotally connected to each other. Each of the first and second support members comprises two legs, and each leg comprises a roughly vertical member, a foot, and a connecting portion between the foot and the center portion of the support member. The length of each connecting portion of each of the four legs is the same.

Abstract: A peripheral device support assembly. The peripheral device support assembly includes two detachable armrest and support tray adapted to be attached to each arm of an office chair. The detachable armrest and support tray includes a mount for securing the armrest support unit to a chair arm and a first portion hingedly attached to the mount for allowing the first portion to swivel in relation to the mount. The detachable armrest and support tray also includes a second portion pivotally connected to the second portion such that the first portion folds back over a second portion for storage. A tray spans the distance between the second portion of each detachable armrest and support tray to provide additional workspace.

Abstract: An electronic device support includes a V-shaped base, a supporting leg, a cable and a number of lights. The V-shaped base includes a pair of legs extending from an apex of the V-shaped base. The supporting leg is pivotably connected to the V-shaped base adjacent to the apex. The cable is embedded in at least one of the legs and the supporting leg and includes a connector plug electrically connected to the other end. The lights are rotatably mounted on one of the distal end of the legs of the base away from the apex of the V-shaped base.

Abstract: The invention comprises a basic frame for a holder for products, comprising of a first beam, fitted with at least a first support, to support the first beam on a basis, a second beam fitted with at least a second support, to support the second beam on the basis, and with the first beam linked at variable distances by at least a spacer, for the parallel positioning of the beams mainly distanced from each other at least in an unfolded position of the basic frame, as well as an arm stretched out in the direction of the second beam for a third support, linked to the first beam, for the support of the basic frame on the basis at a distance of at least a collapsed state of the basic frame from the first beam.

Abstract: A banner stand including a banner presenting graphics thereon, a base and a post operably coupled to the base and extending upwardly therefrom, and a support member operably coupleable with the post to support the banner in an upright display mode and to convert the banner to a curved configuration, wherein when the banner is the upright curved display mode, the banner includes a banner axis along a length thereof, the banner axis in a first position at an angle relative to an absolute vertical, wherein the angle is greater than zero degrees. The banner stand can further include an adjuster presented with the base and configured to enable adjustment of the post, such that the banner axis is effected to a second position, wherein the angle is substantially equal to zero degrees with respect to absolute vertical.

Abstract: A collapsible support device for a mobile device, incorporating a composite member that can be selectively transitioned between an intermediate state, a tilted state and collapsed state. The composite member includes at least one rigid layer coupled to a malleable layer, and a first plurality of hinge elements that facilitate transition between the above states, the hinge elements including the malleable layer and substantially excluding the rigid layer.

Abstract: A reversible heat pump stand for securely supporting heat pumps and allowing drainage of water without ice buildup. The reversible heat pump stand includes a first support frame for securely supporting a heat pump; and also includes a second support frame being interconnected to the first support frame for also securely supporting the heat pump; and further includes support members interconnecting the first and second support frames.

Abstract: A system for supporting a bond jig comprises a plurality of planar panels including at least one mounting hole for fasteners in each panel, wherein a first panel is arranged in a non-orthogonal position to a second panel. The system further comprises a coupling element for coupling panels, comprising a first and second planar portion, a hinge element connecting the first and second planar portion, wherein the first planar portion and the second planar portion rotate around the hinge element to form an angle, and at least one mounting hole for fasteners in the first and second planar portion. The system further comprises at least one fastener for fastening the first planar portion to the first panel via a mounting hole in the first planar portion and a mounting hole in the first panel and at least one fastener for fastening the second planar portion to the second panel via the mounting hole in the second planar portion and the mounting hole in the second panel.

Abstract: A caster assembly for use with a medical imaging equipment is disclosed in one embodiment in accordance with the disclosure as including two support bars and casters coupled to opposite ends of each of the support bars. The support bars are configured to pivotally mount a bottom side of a main body of the medical imaging equipment. One of the two support bars includes a bridge portion. The bridge portion is configured to allow a portion of the other of the two support bars to extend therethrough and to pivot therein. One of the support bars has an engagement pin provided thereon. A link bar is pivotally coupled to the other of the support bars at its one end thereof. The link bar has a portion for engagement to the engagement pin at its opposite end.

Abstract: A collapsible frame has a base mechanism. The base mechanism comprises a first connector and a second connector which are pivotally connected to the bottom of the collapsible frame. The first connector is pivotally connected with first reinforcement legs. The bottom of the first connector is formed with a first trough. The second connector and the first connector are overlapped and engaged with each other. The second connector is pivotally connected with a second reinforcement legs. The top of the second connector is formed with a second trough. The first and second reinforcement legs are pivotally connected to the bottom of the collapsible frame.

Abstract: Portable and collapsible laptop computer stands are described in this application. The computer stand may include at least two body members connected by at least one connecting member. The connecting member may be collapsible to allow the computer stand to adjust between a collapsed configuration and an extended configuration. The computer stand may also include slip-resistant portions on the top and bottom surfaces of the body members to maintain a stable platform for supporting at least a portion of a back edge of a laptop computer.

Abstract: A modular support device is adapted to support at least one article, and includes at least one base and two foot bases. The base includes a base body, and two slidable connecting members extending transversely and respectively in opposite directions from two opposite sides of the base body. The two foot bases are provided at the two opposite sides of the base body and are connectible respectively to the two slidable connecting members. Each foot base is slidable along the respective one of the slidable connecting members to adjust a distance with the base body. The foot bases and the base cooperatively support the at least one article. The number of the bases may be varied with the number of the articles without requiring additional foot bases, thereby providing an expansion mechanism. The combined space and width of the modular support device and the article can also be reduced.

Abstract: An adjustable tripod stand having independently adjustable legs includes an upright member for supporting an object, such as a drum, at its upper end. A pair of independently movable collar members are slidably mounted on the upright member and longitudinally adjustable relative to and past one another and to an upright portion for selective positioning thereon. A releasable fastener on the collars secures them to the upright member at selected positions. Three movable leg members are connected at their upper ends, two to one of the collar members and one to the other collar member. Movement of the collar members permits the stand to be erected in limited or confined areas. The stand preferably includes a leg extender member slidably mounted on the exterior one of the leg members, which is movable a selected distance permitting the stand to be positioned on different levels, such as stairs.

Abstract: A foldable support element for use in, e.g., furniture, is described in the form of a column with three or more sides, where a number of sides on the support element comprise sets of first (10) and second (20) corresponding side plates, where one end of a first side plate (10) and one end of a second side plate (20) are each fastened to a rigid base (30, 40) in a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the support element with the help of hinged fastening points (60). The side plates (10, 20) are arranged to be folded outwards in relation to the longitudinal direction of the support element into a folded position, where the side plates (10, 20) lie up to 90° to the longitudinal direction of the column.

Abstract: A foldable supporting device includes parallel supporting frames and foldable units, each of which interconnects an adjacent pair of the supporting frames and includes a pair of crossing members that cross and that are pivoted to each other, and a joint mechanism having a pair of first joints and a pair of second joints that are connected respectively to the adjacent pair of the supporting frames. Each of the crossing members interconnects a respective one of two diagonally aligned pairs of the first and second joints. At least one of the pair of the first joints and the pair of the second joints interconnect upper and lower parts of the adjacent pair of the supporting frames, respectively.

Abstract: A cooling device, which is arranged for incorporating with a portable electronic device, includes a portable cooling station and a power-free cooling pad. The cooling station has a top platform for supporting the electronic device thereon. The cooling pad is adapted for thermally communicating with the bottom side of the electronic device when the electronic device sits on the top platform of the cooling station to instantly cool down the electronic device from the bottom side thereof so as to produce an optimally cool environment as the electronic device operates.

Abstract: A collapsible caddy, includes a base, a substantially hollow casing on the base, a telescopic boom extending upwardly at an angle from the base or the casing, a generally horizontally extending support bar pivotally connected to the boom and being rotatable thereabout, a generally planar support member connected to the support bar for supporting an object, and an accessory holder extending from the support bar.

Abstract: A water dispenser mounted on a door of a refrigerator freezer that is provided with a spigot that is movable between inner and outer dispensing positions. The dispenser includes a dispenser housing having a dispensing cavity and the spigot is movably mounted in the top of the dispensing cavity. When the spigot is in the inner dispensing position water can be dispensed into a container positioned in the dispensing cavity. In the outer dispensing position the spigot can dispense water into a container positioned outside the dispensing cavity. The dispenser housing can be provided with a movable tray in the bottom of the dispensing cavity. The movable tray can be withdrawn to support a container under the spigot in the inner dispensing position and extended to support a container under the spigot in the outer dispensing position.