Abstract: A stand for supporting a computing device is provided. The stand may support the computing device at a height such that a screen of the computing device is capable of being at or near eye-level of a user. The stand may include a frame member and a gripping mechanism attached to an end of the frame member. The gripping mechanism may secure the computing device to the stand.

Abstract: A seat slider device may include: a lower rail attached to a body of a vehicle; and an upper rail attached to a seat and slidable with respect to the lower rail. The upper rail may include: a roller or a slider piece being in contact with a bottom plate of the lower rail; and a protrusion supporting the roller or the slider piece. The protrusion may be integrated with the upper rail.

Abstract: A chair includes a first component resembling sporting equipment and including a head portion and a handle portion. The head portion is pivotable about a first axis located on the handle portion. The chair also includes a second component that is substantially identical to the first component and interconnects with the first component to form a chair. The second component also resembles sporting equipment and includes a head portion and a handle portion. The head portion of the second component is pivotable about a second axis located on the handle portion of the second component. When assembled, one of the head portion of the first component and the head portion of the second component forms a seat of the chair.

Abstract: A portable archery target support having at least three legs that can be arranged asymmetrically, the legs being dowels or simple tubes; with a non-rigid target suspension feature and stabilizers to prevent the target from swinging or turning excessively after an arrow strike.

Abstract: A longitudinal adjuster for a vehicle seat (1) with a spindle (13), which is arranged in a hollow space formed by a pair of rails (5, 7), and with spindle holders (15). The area of connection of at least one of the spindle holders (15a) to one of the rails (5) lies outside of the hollow space formed by the rails (5, 7). The spindle holder (15a) extends with a partial area, with which it is connected to an end (13a) of the spindle (13), into the hollow space.

Abstract: A method for forming a collapsible plaque for holding floral objects is disclosed. The collapsible plaque may be used with a casket or headstone for display of a floral object thereon.

Abstract: A folding tool stand includes a platform connected to a base frame. The platform is pivotally and slidingly connected at a first side thereof to the base frame and is pivotally connected at a second side thereof to links that are pivotally connected to the base frame. A leg support is pivotally connected to the base frame. A locking device is provided to maintain the platform in an extended position. In the collapsed position, the platform is guided by the links to be positioned along the base frame. In the extended position, the links guide and support the platform in a position spaced from the base frame. In a first embodiment, spring members bias the platform into the extended position. In an alternate embodiment, a driving device is used to provide support to the second side of the platform during the expansion and collapse of the folding tool stand.

Abstract: A pair of platform assemblies, each having a pair of bracket assemblies being parallel and symmetrically arranged to an underside of a platform. Each bracket assembly is sized and shaped to receive and store a pair of legs during shipping. In a shipping configuration, the platform assemblies are abutted and joined along a mating edge. The pair of legs is inserted into each bracket assembly providing support to the formed shipping platform. A series of leg-receiving apertures are formed in each bracket assembly for insertion of a shoulder of each leg to convert the platform into a table. A brace and locking system can be integrated to reinforce the leg subassembly interface and support. A series of table configurations can be joined to increase the display table width or length as desired.

Abstract: An exemplary sliding mechanism (10) includes a main plate (11), a slide plate (12) slidably connected to the main plate (11), and a linkage module positioned between the main plate (11) and the slide plate (12). The linkage module includes an elastic member (15) and a guiding shaft (17). The elastic member (15) is sleeved on the guiding shaft (17). Two ends of the guiding shaft (17) is rotatably connected to the main plate (11) and the slide plate (12) respectively. The elastic member (15) is configured for driving the slide plate (12) and enabling the slide plate (12) to slide along the main plate (11) after the slide plate (12) is manually moved to a predetermined position with respect to the main plate (11).

Abstract: A shop horse pad of closed cell foam is cylindrical in shape and having a central radial opening provided therein. An axial slit is provided along the length of the pad that creates two axial edges. A strip of adhesive is arranged along at least one of the axial edges. A covering strip, of preferably cellophane, is provided on the strip of adhesive such that when it is removed, the two axial edges adhere together. In this manner, a user may simply force the pad over the horizontal work tubing of the shop horse and removes the covering strip. Thereafter, the axial edges of the pad are forced together to form a solid pad about the exterior of the horizontal tubing.

Abstract: A detachable stand includes a transverse bar having a first coupling hole and a second coupling hole at each of two distal ends thereof, a pair of upper support rods coupled to the first coupling holes of the transverse bar, a pair of lower support rods coupled to the second coupling holes of the transverse bar, and quick-release mechanism provided at the transverse bar and operable to lock the pair of upper support rods and the pair of lower support rods to the transverse bar. When the quick-release mechanism is released, the pair of upper support rods and the pair of lower support rod are unlocked and able to be removed from the transverse bar, reducing space requirement for storage of the detachable stand.

Abstract: A personal computer, video monitor or other electronic equipment mounted directly on a camera tripod by a tray offering a cantilever technique of support by having a rear end supported by two clamps individually positioned at the same height on two of the tripod legs, and a front end locked by a third clamp at a higher elevation on the remaining leg of the tripod.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a work table mainly for supporting a cutting tool or a workpiece. The work table includes a support leg arrangement formed from a plurality of telescoping legs. A tool or workpiece bearing portion is mounted on the support leg arrangement. The bearing portion including a first bearing member and a second bearing member. At least one guide bar extends between the first and second bearing members. To permit movement, the first bearing member is movably arranged on the guide bar. The second bearing member is fixed relative to first bearing member by the support leg arrangement. The work table also includes a locking mechanism for securing the first bearing member relative to the second bearing member to define a use position. The locking mechanism, including a sleeve, a locking member, and a fixing member, is affixed to the guide bar between the first and second bearing members.

Abstract: Described is a portable confocal microscope which includes a microscope stand including a shaft having top and bottom ends, a platform connected to the shaft by a height adjustment mechanism, a base member connected to the bottom end of the shaft and first and second elongated channel members slidably and rotatably connected to the base member, an optical assembly including an objective lens including a first position adjustment mechanism for adjusting a position of the objective lens along a first axis, a confocal module transmitting light to and receiving light from a specimen to be imaged via the optical assembly, an image acquisition system recording images through the optical assembly, a specimen stage including a position adjustment mechanism for moving the stage along a second and third axis, and a computer controlling the first and second position adjusting mechanisms to generate an image for recording by the image acquisition system.

Abstract: A spring-loaded shelf for an existing beverage cooler, which obviates the need for a user to reach more deeply within the confines of the cooler for a beverage as the contents of the cooler become depleted. The spring-loaded shelf has a base, a platform pivotally attached to the base by two scissor-type linkages, and a lifting mechanism for selectively and automatically raising the platform with respect to the base upon the scissor-type linkages, as the weight of the beverages placed upon the platform gradually decreases. Use of the spring-loaded shelf prevents injury to the user while retrieving a beverage from the cooler, and also provides for increased accessibility and visibility of the contents of the cooler.

Abstract: A foldable support frame for supporting a tool is provided. The support table comprises a first pair of legs disposed one in parallel with the other. The table further comprises a second pair of legs disposed one in parallel with the other. The second pair of legs are pivotally connected to the first pair of legs proximate a midpoint so that the first and second pairs of legs are movable to a crossing position. Each of the first and second pairs of legs have a top end and a base end. The support table also has a first connection bar connectedly disposed between first pair of legs, and a second connection bar connectedly disposed between first pair of legs. Tool supporters are fixedly connected between the respective top ends of the first and second pairs of legs. The support table also has a support rod having a first end and a second end. The first end of the support rod is connected to the first connection bar and the second end of the support rod is connected at the to the first tool supporter.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a collapsible stand for a bench-top power tool, and a portable power tool therefore. The stand includes a plurality of legs spaced about a central axis and pivotally interconnected by a plurality of cross members. Each leg has an upper end for supporting the power tool and a lower end for contacting an underlying support surface in an expanded position of the stand. The stand may be collapsed wherein the legs and cross members collectively converge toward the central axis as the legs and cross members each translate towards an orientation that is parallel to the central axis.

Abstract: A support structure includes a support stand operable with a supported article. The support stand has a pair of side pieces. Each side piece includes a main beam, wherein a length of the main beam is optionally adjustable, and an angle beam joined to the main beam at an outward joining angle of from about 20 to about 60 degrees thereto. The main beams of the two side pieces are spaced apart and are parallel to each other. The support stand further includes two or more cross beams. The cross beams are spaced apart from each other and are each affixed to the two side pieces to form a top frame. A support base extends downwardly from the top frame and includes a pair of leading columns, wherein one of the leading columns is affixed to each of the main beams, and a pair of trailing columns, wherein one of the trailing columns is affixed to each of the angle beams. Desirably, a length of each of the leading columns and a length of each of the trailing columns is adjustable.

Abstract: A portable sign assembly having a base assembly which includes a leg member pivotally interconnected with a base plate of the base assembly. A leg release mechanism is further provided for selectively locking a respective leg from pivoting relative to a respective base plate. The release mechanism includes a lock-pin that is slidably disposed through the leg and is biased in a first position by a biasing member disposed within the leg. The lock-pin selectively engages apertures of the base plate for prohibiting pivotal motion between the leg and the base plate.

Abstract: An extensible leg frame has four support rods, four tubes, four hollow joints, four bottom seats, and eight connection rods. Each hollow joint is disposed on a top end of the corresponding support rod. Each tube is disposed on the corresponding bottom seat. Each support rod is inserted through the corresponding tube. Each connection rod is connected to the corresponding hollow joint and the corresponding bottom seat. Each support rod has a round aperture. Each hollow joint has a plurality of circular apertures. A rivet fastens the corresponding hollow joint and the corresponding support rod together.

Abstract: An infant car seat support assembly for securing an infant car seat to a portable support assembly. The infant car seat support assembly includes a pair of support members. Each support member has a pair of legs and a cross member extending between upper ends of the pair of legs. The support members are pivotally coupled to each other in a manner such that the cross members are positioned in a substantially parallel spaced relationship to each other to define an open position. The infant car seat support assembly also has at least one brace member that has opposite ends. Each end of the brace member is couplable to a respective one of the cross members for holding the support members in the open position. One of the cross members is designed to securely engage an infant car seat clip, whereby the infant car seat support assembly can be securely engaged to the infant car seat.

Abstract: A stand comprising a camera tripod and a support tray for reading material and laptop computers. A quick-release mechanism allows for quickly attaching the tray to, and detaching the tray from, the tripod. The tray may have a flat base and a lip which prevents articles from rolling off the tray. Apertures in the tray allow access to the locking mechanism. A handle aperture in the tray allows for ease of carrying the device. The tray has articulated extension arms for supporting oversized papers. The tripod may be equipped with an accessory tray fastened between the legs.

Abstract: A folding table for use with a table saw. The folding table including an upper support surface to hold the table saw and a leg mechanism slidably connecting to the upper support surface through slots in the sides of the upper support surface. An actuator plate is provided to lock the leg mechanism in an open position whereby the legs support the upper support surface and a closed position whereby the leg mechanism is compact and fits closely with the upper support section. The actuator plate moves between a locked position, whereby the leg mechanism is secured in the open or closed position by pins in a curved lateral slot or straight lateral slot in the actuator plate, respectively, and a released position where the pins move between the curved and the straight slots. Indicator tabs can also be provided to show if the actuator plate is in the locked or released position.

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 long slide rail for use in a vehicle seat, which comprises an elongated or long lower rail member, an upper rail member slidably fitted in the long lower rail member and a locking mechanism. In the locking mechanism, a swing linkage is provided, which extends alongside of the upper rail member and has one end connected to a lock plate slidably mounted in the same upper rail member. Thus, both swing linkage and lock plate are arranged within area of the upper rail member, avoiding projection therefrom, which lowers the seating surface of seat to a comfortable level.

Abstract: An infant seat support apparatus including a folding base member. A pair of support bolts extend through the folding base member on opposing ends thereof whereby end portions of the support bolts are separated from the folding base member. An adjustable support rack is adapted for receipt of the end portions of the pair of support bolts therein for slidable positioning therein whereby a baby carrier can be positionable upon the adjustable support rack and the folding base member.

Abstract: A backpack support apparatus includes first, second, and third poles and first, second, and third couplings that removably couple the poles to a backpack frame to form a tripod-like support configuration. The couplings hold the poles so that the poles angle away from the backpack frame advantageously for improved stability. In addition, the couplings hold the poles in a way enabling a user to remove the poles easily by lifting the backpack frame. The couplings may be part of the backpack frame, they may be attached to a backpack frame as original equipment, or they may be mounted as retrofit equipment on an existing backpack frame. The poles in one embodiment slide together to form a walking staff, and a separate hook attaches to the third pole to adapt it to use in mounting a bear bag over a tree limb.

Abstract: A foldable tray table includes a board member which has a bottom surface formed with a pair of spaced mounting seat units and a pair of spaced retaining hook units that are spaced from the mounting seat units. A leg frame assembly includes first and second leg frame units. The first leg frame unit has two opposed side frames. Each of the side frames of the first leg frame unit has an upper end portion connected pivotally to a respective one of the mounting seat units and an intermediate portion. The second leg frame unit has two opposed side frames and a horizontal upper frame. Each of the opposed side frames of the second leg frame unit has an upper end portion and an intermediate portion connected pivotally to the intermediate portion of a respective one of the side frames of the first leg frame unit.

Abstract: A mechanism for modulating the height of a chair for a small child which is designed such that it can be easily manipulated to adjust the height, and substantially all of the moving parts of the mechanism are enclosed. The chair, having the leg height modulation mechanism, includes a pair of leg assemblies of adjustable height, and a body coupled thereto in a pivotable manner. The front and rear legs of each of the leg assemblies are crossed and pivotally coupled to each other at their midportions. The front leg of each assembly is pivotally coupled at its upper end to a forward end of a support member by a pin. The rear leg is pivotally coupled at its upper end to a rear end of a slider. The slider is fitted in a holder so that the slider can be caused to slide while being guided by a sliding guide opening of the holder. The holder has a nearly U-shaped cross section, and is secured in the support member.

Abstract: A camera stand comprising an inverted tripod cradle and a bowl-shaped camera mount adapted to be carried in the cradle.

Abstract: The support bracket is formed of two bodies which simultaneously engage the top surface of a shelf and the depending sides of the sheet metal shelf. A pair of locking bolts are provided to guide the inner body relative to the outer bracket body during securement of the bracket to a notched corner of a shelf. The bracket may be secured to shelving of different thicknesses. The brackets may be slid over tubular vertical legs to form tables or shelving.

Abstract: A portable martial arts device for rigidly holding one or more boards to receive a karate blow or the like. The device comprises a freestanding framework and a board holder mounted on the framework for rigidly holding parallel edge margins of one or more boards thereby to position the boards for receiving a karate blow or the like. A mechanism is provided for mounting the board holder on the framework for pivotal movement about a generally horizontal axis thereby to permit adjustment of the angular position of one or more boards in the holder. The framework is adapted for adjustment of the height of the board holder, thereby permitting adjustment of the height of boards in the holder.

Abstract: A portable supporting device is provided and has a frame having an upper and lower surface with a transparent sheet member secured in a recess in the upper surface and a plurality of hollow tubes providing leg mounting means on the lower surface of the frame adjacent each corner thereof with four of the hollow tubes cooperating when legs are provided therein to form a portable table for supporting a book for reading in bed and a different four of the hollow tubes cooperating when legs are provided therein to form a table for providing a portable lap writing surface.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a temporary electrical service support system including leg members, having a rectangular cross-sectional configuration which can be effectively supported in a stable upright position during use at a construction site by a novel self-contained bracket means without the use of supplemental attachment means. The system of this invention further includes a self-contained bracket member comprising a plate means having a plurality of rectangularly shaped slots located about its periphery for receiving and securing a plurality of leg members therewithin. Centrally located, joined to, and extending from the plate means is stabilizing block means. The sides of the block means are in substantial engagement with the adjacent inner sides of each of the leg members.

Abstract: A stool comprising hub means, seat leg members attached to the hub means and support leg members attached to the hub means. Seat means interconnect the seat leg members.

Abstract: A foldable utility cart is disclosed having first and second pairs of support legs (4, 6) at opposite sides thereof. The support legs (4, 6) are pivotal coupled at mid-sections (14, 16) so as to selectively diverge and converge into free standing and storage positions. The mid-sections (14, 16) have incut channels (24, 38) transversely disposed to each other and which interfit to being the pivotally connected legs (4, 6) into a common plane. Internal side walls (26, 28, or 40, 42) defining the incut channel of one leg mid-section brace against the top and bottom surfaces of the opposite leg mid-section. The side walls (26, 28 or 40, 42) are angularly profiled to limit and lock the pivotal rotation of the opposite leg at the free standing and storage angular positions. A shelf (12) is further provided which breaks upward at its mid-section into half sections (56, 58) which overlap along the break to lock the shelf (12) in a horizontal configuration.

Abstract: A table leg assembly and method of assembling table legs comprises two pairs of leg members, each pair having linear intermediate portions fixedly connected by a connecting member in one of two pair of diametrically opposed axial indentations in the connecting member. The two pair of leg members are connected by disposing one connecting member over the other connecting member with the intermediate portions of the one pair of leg members sliding through the unused pair of indentations in the other connecting member and the intermediate portions of the other pair of leg members sliding through the unused pair of indentations in the one connecting member until the one connecting member contacts the other connecting member.

Abstract: A support apparatus is arranged for use with a van or camper table, wherein a table top is mounted by a cylindrical table support tube to the floor of a van or similar vehicle using sockets mounted on the underside of the table top and the floor of the vehicle which receive tapered ends of a central cylindrical support tube. The support apparatus includes a collar, which engages the support tube, and legs which extend from the collar. With the support apparatus attached, the support tube can be mounted with the support apparatus at the bottom, so that the table can be used on a ordinary horizontal surface, or with the support apparatus at the top, immediately below the table top, so that the tube can support the table top inside a vehicle by engagement of the tapered end to a received socket mounted to the vehicle.

Abstract: A combined indicator and blocking assembly structured for mounting on the ground or surface within a designated parking space wherein the assembly includes a head portion selectively positionable upwardly from a base mounted on the surface of the parking space to the extent that the head portion and attendant supporting structure serves as a barrier in preventing unauthorized vehicles to enter the parking space. A sign or other indicator structure may be mounted on the interior surface of a lid element which is attached to the head portion and provided with proper informative indicia. The base is structured to house the head portion therein in a compact assembly when not in use, wherein the assembly has a height sufficient to pass underneath authorized vehicles parking in the space.

Abstract: A target and supporting structure therefore are formed of a multiplicity of substantially coplanar plies of paper adhesively bonded together into a non-hattering and non-splintering rigid laminate. The target may be fixedly supported by a frame structure or removably supported in a free standing position by a slotted base. A method of making and assembling the target and supporting structure therefore is also disclosed.

Abstract: A collapsable, articulated wall structure is formed from pivotally interconnected links. In an erected configuration, the wall has a generally planar face which is suitable for hanging display posters. In a collapsed configuration, the wall folds into a compact bundle of generally parallel links. The wall is comprised of a plurality of rectangular parallelpiped sections. Each section has a first plurality of pivots in the four corners defining a face of the section and a second plurality of pivots on the other four corners of the section. The first plurality of pivots is connected with the second plurality of pivots by a plurality of side links which are pivotally interconnected in an X-shaped arrangement. Displaced slightly inward from the face plane is a face pivot which is connected to the first plurality of pivots by four face links. The section is releasably locked in its erected configuration by a locking link.

Abstract: A convertible, foldable stand and portable tray combination is designed to yield a maximum of utility. The stand is built of identical frames assembled in link relationship, the legs having slip-grip feet which are restrained in lateral spread by flexible reins. The stand features a removable footrest and removable braces. Portable trays, having invertible surfaces, handles, rails, and locks, feature open corners which act to facilitate many conversion arrangements on and off the stand. Tray conversions are described for obtaining vertical suspension, surface compartments, game boards, a collapsible tray system, aperture boards, side to side and edge to edge connections, bedroom lapboard, and, on the stand, many table combinations of level, slope, and level plus slope. One or more trays store between upper frame sections of the folded-up stand.

Abstract: A folding support constructed from arrays of interdigitated elongated members. The interdigitated elongated members are not hinged or joined together in any way, but rather are free to slide with respect to each other. The elongated members are joined to end pieces to form the arrays. A seat extends between the end pieces and rods or flexible members may be used to define the angular position between the arrays.

Abstract: A foldable and extensible structure fabricated from one or more foldable and extensible base modules. Each base module is fabricated from six rigid members swivelly interconnected end-to-end in a closed figure with intersecting rigid members being pivotally connected. A plurality of base modules are selectively interconnected at adjacent swivels and, selectively, with additional rigid members or struts to thereby provide an enlarged, foldable and extensible truss-like structure. In one preferred embodiment, a plurality of base modules are interconnected in an end-to-end configuration to form an elongated, three-dimensional structure which folds into a triangular configuration having a relatively flat profile while, simultaneously, being extensible at a relatively high ratio to form the elongated structure. The base module can also be configurated as a collapsible and portable stool by being fitted with a triangular seat structure.

Abstract: A foldable, portable support stand suitable for use in portable workbenches and the like, includes a pair of substantially rigid frames. Each frame includes a spaced apart pair of tubular end legs and a spaced apart pair of longitudinally extending tubular members, the end legs and the longitudinally extending members being interconnected together to provide the frame with a rectangular outline configuration. The end legs of the frames are in a cross-over relationship with one another. Each of the end legs has a bight portion therein with the bight portions of the end legs of one of said frames being in mating relation with respective bight portions of the end legs of the other said frame. The mating bight portions define pivot joints permitting pivotal movement of said frames are in close juxtaposition with one another and an open support position wherein said frames are angularly arranged relative to one another.

Abstract: A collapsable, articulated wall structure is formed from pivotally interconnected links. In an erected configuration, the wall has a generally planar face which is suitable for hanging display posters. In a collapsed configuration, the wall folds into a compact bundle of generally parallel links. The wall is comprised of a plurality of rectangular parallelpiped sections. Each section has a first plurality of pivots in the four corners defining a face of the section and a second plurality of pivots on the other four corners of the section. The first plurality of pivots is connected with the second plurality of pivots by a plurality of side links which are pivotally interconnected in an X-shaped arrangement. Displaced slightly inward from the face plane is a face pivot which is connected to the first plurality of pivots by four face links. The section is releasably locked in its erected configuration by a locking link.