Abstract: An adapter (10) to releasibly retain a lap top computer and a printer to an enclosed carrying case. The adapter comprises a frame made up of a floor (15), two side walls (12) and (14), and a partially closed top bordered by rails (16) and (18) perpendicular to and integral with the side walls (12) and (14). Both ends (22) and (24) are substantially open. A partition (20) across the side walls (12) and (14) connecting one to the other divides the frame into an electrical compartment (36) and a paper compartment (34). The lap top and the printer rest on the base rails (16) and (18), the printer receiving paper resting in the paper compartment (34) and coming through the open end of the paper compartment (34). The power supplies to the lap top and the printer, respectively, reside in the electrical compartment (36) with cords from an external AC power source having access through the open end of the electrical compartment (36).

Abstract: Several remote control and signaling systems 10, 80 allow for the remote operational control of an apparatus 20, by a transmitter 14. These systems 10, 80 obviate the need for a line of sight relationship between transmitter 14 and control apparatus 20 and are further adapted to receive original control signal 15 and to thereafter generate a relatively high frequency signal 22, to facilitate this desired control. Moreover, a transmitter mounting assembly 90 is adapted to removably mount several dissimilar transmitters 98, 100, 102 and which allows for the remote control of a plurality of apparatuses 20 in an efficient manner.

Abstract: A ergonomic support platform for portable computers. The platform is formed as an integral unit and has an angularly extending support portion for supporting the portable computer thereon so that its keyboard is at an ergonomically appropriate angle. The platform includes a wrist rest portion connected to a computer platform area by a front wrist rest bend and a front support bend. The wrist rest portion includes a planar surface disposed generally parallel to the support portion to elevate and support the hands of the user at an ergonomically appropriate position.

Abstract: A vehicle lifting and supporting system for use with a conventional vehicle lifting jack includes a plurality of lifting support adapter elements for positioning beneath and engaging conventional automobile lifting pads located under the automobile. A lifting bar, defining a vehicle lifting jack receiving portion, is provided for positioning beneath the vehicle and in removably engaging relationship with lifting support adapter elements connected to two lifting pads on one side of the vehicle. A plurality of support stands are provided for removable engagement with and beneath the adapter elements for independently supporting the vehicle in cooperation with the adapter elements while enabling removal of the jack from the jack receiving portion of the lifting bar and removal of the lifting bar from engagement with the adapter elements.

Abstract: Three, spaced-apart, elongate limbs, each fixed at one end to a planar, rectilinear base, and two thereof mounting a shackle-receiving, mixer-mounting plate, at the opposite ends thereof, define the frame as an open support for a mixer. The mixer is fastened to an arm extending inwardly of the frame from one of the limbs, and to the mounting plate. A cone, centrally fixed on the base, assures fully wide dispersion of the fluid.

Abstract: A computer processor support or vertical stand is provided including a pair of opposed, coupled support members, each having a vertically extending end portion and a horizontally extending foot portion with an integral rack. A pawl member extends parallel to the foot portion and includes a hook. The pawl member is hingedly connected to the support member and includes an actuator which is actuatable to pivotally move the hook. A pair of the devices can be positioned in opposing relationship about a computer placed on edge so that the pair can be convergingly clamped onto the computer with the hook positively but releasably engaging the rack.

Abstract: A frame for supporting a piece of equipment, particularly an air conditioning unit, onto the roof of a building is constructed using fastener means integral to the sheet metal so that the use of nuts, bolts or other fastening devices is eliminated. In particular, the fastening means comprises a slot cut into one piece of sheet metal and a dimple and tongue punched out of a second piece of sheet metal. The tongue is slipped into and over the slot until the dimple locks into the slot and thus holds the two pieces of sheet metal together.

Abstract: A speaker stand has a base plate and a top plate joined to the base plate through a column. The top plate has speaker cushions at the back edge. A ground pillar extends through the top plate, the column and the base plate to the ground. The ground pillar is loosely clamped in the top plate by a foam rubber bushing, to limit lateral movement but allow the ground pillar to be decoupled from the structure of the speaker stand. Unwanted vibration from the speaker cabinet is drained through the ground pillar to the ground to minimize interference and feedback and reduce audio coloration.

Abstract: An audio speaker housing and support combination having a three point, triangular support, two of which points are at the ends of an elongated bottom edge of the housing when tilted, and the third point being on the lower end of one leg of a two legged brace, the legs of which diverge from each other, one engaging the back of the housing and having a flange beneath the housing edge.

Abstract: A mounting assembly for mounting a hand-held tool to a bench surface is provided. The mounting assembly comprising a mounting plate having a substantially flat portion, at least one mounting arm extending from the flat portion, and a pair of coupling fixtures. The mounting arm has an engagement hole for receiving a fastener. Also includes in the mounting assembly is an elongated spring having two opposite ends, each end further having an engagement hook for engaging a respective coupling fixture of the mounting plate. Means are further provided for securing the mounting plate to the bench or work station surface. The assembly is attached to the hand-held tool at existing handle mounting points on the tool.

Abstract: A flip stand for storing a computer keyboard in an essentially upright position and permitting its easy movement to a use position is shown. The stand consists essentially of a rigid base, a rigid wall extending substantially orthagonally from one edge of the base, and an adherent deposit that is sufficiently strong to hold the keyboard to the stand while the stand and keyboard assembly is elevated for storage and when it is turned down to a use position.

Abstract: A display stand which is capable of being raised or lowered having an intermediate frame telescoped in a base frame for vertical sliding movement and a upper frame telescoped in the intermediate frame for vertical sliding movement. Power mechanism including a motor and cables is provided for raising and lowering the intermediate frame relative to the base frame and for raising and lowering the upper frame in response to such raising and lowering of the intermediate frame. The upper frame has a table top for supporting a display terminal, television set or the like, in the raised position of the display stand, and a lower shelf for supporting the display terminal, television set or the like, in the lowered position of the display stand.

Abstract: Provided is a support assembly for mounting an array of photovoltaic panels to a support surface such as the ground. According to the invention, there is provided a plurality of front and rear support posts, each post having an anchor portion to be driven into the support surface and a leg portion which is nested therein and longitudinally adjustable to raise or lower corresponding front and rear horizontal supports. Photovoltaic panels are mounted lengthwise across the horizontal supports in a predetermined position to minimize the stress thereon caused by wind load. The horizontal supports further comprise wiring raceways to support wiring harnesses originating from the photovoltaic panels and terminating at the end of each row of photovoltaic panels in the array.

Abstract: A shipboard support stand for a marine vibrator of the type having characteristic revolutional shape about the vertical axis and a lower concentric guide ring surface which consists of a support ring of circumfery generally equal to the circumference of the vibrator supported by plural vertical supports above the ship's deck, and which further includes a reduced diameter locating ring secured concentrically and at lower elevation from the support ring such that the vibrator can be supported on the support ring with the vibrator guide ring closely retained within the locating ring to stow the vibrator securely.

Abstract: A box for supporting a printer intended for connection to a computer, the box being intended to be placed on a table in a workroom. The box includes two side wall pieces, a bottom-piece and a top-piece, which pieces can be fitted together to form a parallelepipedic box; the box further includes two side-supports which cooperate displaceably with a groove or channel provided in the bottom-piece, this groove or channel extending perpendicularly to the side-walls; the side-supports have a height which is equal to the internal height of the box between bottom and top and which side-supports are provided with support-parts which project outwardly at right angles from the side-supports and which fit in and slide in the groove or channel. The box can be used for bottom-feeding and rear-feeding or printing paper to the printer, and the box is configured to enable similar boxes to be stacked on one-another.

Abstract: A foldable wheeled stand is provided for supporting a motor driven pipe threading machine during operation thereof, for transporting the machine from one location to another, and for storing the machine during periods of non-use. The stand includes an upper support portion on which the machine is mounted, and a scissors-type foldable leg assembly providing a lower support portion by which the upper support portion and threading machine can be elevated and lowered relative to an underlying support surface. Elevating and lowering is achieved through a crank actuated jackscrew arrangement. The lower support portion includes a pair of wheels, whereby the stand, when folded, can be pivoted relative to the wheels to an inclined angle at which the stand and the threading machine mounted thereon are supported by the wheels for movement along the underlying surface.

Abstract: A water heater support system, and related methods, which protects the water heater from sustaining earthquake damage, which in turn might furhter cause damage to the building in which it is located and/or nearby people.

Abstract: The invention relates to a bed structure for supporting driving and driven units, such as internal combustion engines and generators for instance. The bed structure comprises a first frame section which serves as a transport frame and bed for the engine, and a second frame section which can be moved between a retracted transport position and an extended position in which it serves as a bed for an auxiliary unit, such as a generator.

Abstract: An adjustable computer printer stand, which is comprised of a rectangular loading frame supported by four supports at four corners with a paper tray assembly mounted thereon. The loading frame is comprised of four L-shaped members partly sliding one inside another so that it can be adjusted transversely as well as longitudinally according to the size of an office machine to support. The paper tray assembly can be adjusted to a desired position and angle for orderly gathering continuous paper let off from a printer mounted on the loading frame.

Abstract: The invention constitutes to a modular electrical connector box mounting system particularly adapted for securable, re-positionable, suspension upon a roof-like structure, for use in conjunction with other suspended equipment, such as air conditioning equipment, which is suspended upon a I-beam and a related truss structure.

Abstract: A combined keyboard storage monitor support and document shelf which includes a keyboard storage apparatus for supporting a keyboard in combination with a storage shelf apparatus for supporting items in storage and for moving the supported items between a storage non-access position and an extended open position. The apparatus comprises a spaced apart pair of elements each including a support element having a side inverted U-shaped opening to store a keyboard therein, a slideable shelf, a top support shelf to support a computer monitor including short downwardly extending back and sides, a first and second channel means for engaging the tops of the support elements, a slideable storage shelf positioned directly beneath the support shelf located in a drawer cavity, the storage shelf having a plurality of elongated side rails to permit the shelf to be manually and smoothly slideable between a document stored position and an extended document acccess position.

Abstract: A shipping device for a heater unit assembly (23), the heater unit assembly (23) including a cylindrical wall (25) and a top plate (31) secured to the cylindrical wall (25) and having a flange portion which projects radially beyond the outer surface of the cylindrical wall (25), and the shipping device including: a cylindrical container (3) having a closed bottom (13); a support member (47) secured to the container (3) and having an inwardly directed flange for supporting the flange portion of the top plate (31); a supplemental supporting system (1) for positioning the heater unit assembly (23) in the container (3) at a spaced relation from the inner surface and bottom wall (13) of the container (3); a cover (15) for closing the top of the container (3); and a container supporting structure (5,7,8) supporting the container (3) in a manner to permit the container (3) to be moved, relative to the supporting structure (5,7,8 ), between a vertical position for loading and unloading the assembly (23) and a horizon

Abstract: An adjustable printer stand for supporting a computer printer, head end down, at an acute angle with respect to the horizontal, the stand having movable support arms and an articulable paper carrier which is pivotable with respect to said stand.

Abstract: A rack structure constructed to support a TV remote controller, a VCR remote controller, a television program listing booklet, and a plurality of VCR cartridges. The rack structure can be positioned near a chair or couch occupied by a person while viewing a television receiver. Either controller can be operated by the person without removing the controller from the rack structure. Also, the person can read information from the television program booklet to select the program he wishes to turn on with the TV controller.

Abstract: A printer stand for support of a printer having a pair of spaced apart parallel bars which are supported by stanchions. A pair of spaced apart cantilever support arms having cross members for bracing are detachably secured to the stanchions. A paper catch tray is detachably mounted on and supported by the cantilever support arms. The height and width of the printer stand are adjustable to accommodate different sizes of printers.

Abstract: A frame for supporting operative means includes two first, parallel metal beams arranged side by side and having the ends coupled to two second, parallel metal beams arranged perpendicularly to the first beams. In order to provide a rigid frame structure easy to manufacture depending on the features of the relevant apparatus and permitting quick coupling of the operative means in desired positions, the first beams are arranged to define a through slot for the passage of coupling elements coupling the operative means to the frame and for providing a guide for positioning the operative means in desired positions with respect to the frame. The second beams are welded at relevant ends of the first beams. The invention can also be applied for manufacturing frames including two pairs of parallel bars defining two guides, in particular frames of gauges for checking linear dimensions of parts.

Abstract: A snow plow support stand provides for the storage of a vehicle attachable snow plow assembly when the plow assembly is not in use. The support stand may be adjusted to support the arms of the plow assembly at the proper height to allow the vehicle operator to position the vehicle for the attachment of the plow assembly without additional assistance. A guide rod may also be adjusted, enabling a single operator to precisely position the vehicle for the attachment or detachment of the plow to or from the vehicle. The support stand provides for adjustment to compensate for different vehicle and plow combinations, and is sufficiently small and light that a single person may place the stand in the bed of a pickup truck or the like which may be used as a snow plow vehicle, and transport the stand to another location at which it may be desired to leave the plow assembly.

Abstract: A caddy or carrier for holding one or more electronic remote control devices wherein said caddy or carrier comprises a first, high-friction surface disposed at an incline, a second surface spaced from and disposed beneath said first surface and support means for both of said surfaces disposed on each side thereof thereby forming a compartment between said surfaces for holding informational material.

Abstract: A support structure for a vertically arranged combination household appliance, more particularly a front loading dryer assembly arranged above a top loading washer assembly, includes vertical main support members, horizontal members and other members. The structure adequately supports both appliance assemblies of the combination appliance during transportation and usage, provides improved operating performance during off balance washer spin conditions or dryer tumbling, and maintains unitary appliance characteristics by being an integral part of the combination appliance design and by being located entirely interior to the appliance cabinetry.

Abstract: An air conditioning equipment roof mounting system particularly adapted for securable suspension of a piece of air conditioning equipment, such as a compressor, at a uniform height above the level of a flat horizontal roof.

Abstract: Support components or supports for supporting calender rolls for treating web-shaped materials comprise walls which surround a roll stand of the calender and are slidably arranged at guideways provided at the roll stand. Each support component supports an associated calender roll having a predetermined diameter, and a predetermined support length of each support component in a predetermined direction of the guideways is greater than the predetermined diameter of the associated calender roll. The walls of adjacent support components define a predetermined numbr of pairs of mutually facing edges. At least one pair of mutually facing edges between two adjacent support components contains projections and complementary shaped recesses. When such two adjacent support components are slidably displaced toward one another, the projections extend into the correspondingly structured complementary shaped recesses.

Abstract: A supportive framework for an object is provided which includes a pair of frame halves. Each frame half includes a frame body with a U-shaped configuration formed by a base leg, a first end leg and a second end leg. A connecting leg assembly extends from the base leg between the end legs and is adapted for mounting an object, such as an engine. Handle assemblies are mounted on the frame end legs for lifting, carrying, guiding and pushing the framework. Wheel assemblies are mounted on the frame bodies for rolling the framework.

Abstract: A computer stand for supporting a horizontal compute in a vertical position.

Abstract: Apparatus for supporting equipment such as a baseball pitching machine including a first support member defining a recess, a second support member positioned in the recess, a lubricator element disposed between the first and second support members, clamps for attaching the equipment to the second support member, and a threaded fastener extending through the first support member, second support member and lubricator element to the base of the equipment.

Abstract: An integrated, demountable stand for a printer, plotter or other graphic output device that discharges an output of paper, the stand comprising: a pair of load-bearing platforms, one on each side of a paper supply access to the device, a catcher for the paper output from the device, adjustable means for stabilizing the space between the platforms at a magnitude effective for maintaining the device steady; and adjustable means for stabilizing the distance between the catcher and the platforms at a magnitude effective for maintaining an orderly paper flow.

Abstract: A printer stand comprises a support base for holding a rear-ejection printer and a paper catcher mounted to the rear of said printer and extending rearwardly and upwardly therefrom. The catcher comprises a flat backer panel having bent-up side flanges and having a bent-up lower ledge for supporting the lower edge of a packet of sheets of paper resting against the backer panel. The catcher is mounted to the base for easy removal by providing a forwardly and downwardly extending slot at the rear of each side wall of the support base, into and out of which the panel can readily be slid; the side flanges are preferably spaced apart by only slightly more than the distance between the outer sides of the side walls, and the ledge is preferably at about right angles to the packer panel. The system provides stable support of the packet of sheets, is easily assembled and disassembled, and is inexpensively made from a single metal sheet by bending up the side flanges and the ledge.

Abstract: A portable engine test stand incorporates the engine test monitoring devices to support and monitor the performance of a running engine in a single, relatively small and lightweight portable unit. The portable engine test stand has a plurality of engine support columns that are adjustable up and down, side to side and front to back to accommodate almost any size engine.

Abstract: An improved printer/stand assembly includes a printer having four bottom wall recesses and two U-shaped stand members. The ends of the stand members are sized to interfit loosely within the bottom wall recesses. The span between the stand ends is greater or less than their recess spacing. When the legs are spread or compressed to interfit into their recesses, the interconnector bottom of each member deflects to provide (i) a restoring holding force and (ii) a point contact interface with the rest surface.

Abstract: A portable electric appliance including a standard; a fan assembly supported by one end of the standard and comprising a rotatable blade and an electrical motor operatively coupled to said blade assembly and a pedestal supporting an end of the standard opposite to the one end.

Abstract: A combined accessory carrier and service stand for a chainsaw is provided. In the accessory carrier configuration, the box-like body is utilized to receive chainsaw accessories, spare parts, tools, fuel and oil for the chainsaw. These items may then be conveniently carried into the field in the combined accessory carrier and service stand. Once in the field, the combined accessory carrier and service stand may readily be converted into the service stand configuration where it supports the chainsaw power head and clamps the cutting chain and chain bar of the chainsaw in either a vertical position or a horizontal position, depending upon the type of service that the chainsaw requires. The handle utilized in the accessory carrier configuration doubles as a vertical support pole when in the service stand configuration.

Abstract: A computer printer stand has a rear surface positioned at an obtuse angle with respect to the bottom surface of the computer printer stand so that a bottom-feeding computer printer and the printer stand can be tipped up from the front into a stable position in which they remain standing on the rear surface of the computer printer stand. In the tipped up position, the bottom feed slot is exposed for ease of inserting the beginning of a new stack of paper.

Abstract: This invention relates to an elongated support unit for use in cooperating sets such as matched pairs. The unit has a frame having one or more substantially horizontal stages, one above the other, below its top. Each stage is equipped with a movable platform that can be drawn forward and retracted. The platform is disposed to share a load with at least one corresponding platform of another unit of the set. A set of the units can be adapted particularly well to carrying a CRT, computer, and/or printer across their tops and a keyboard borne on cooperating movable platforms therebelow.

Abstract: A leg assembly for a keyboard is described in which the leg operates, without the use of an actuating mechanism or direct hand intervention, to be movable between two stable positions; the first being a retracted position, the second being a deployed position. The leg assembly is of simple construction, comprised of a leg pivotally mounted to a keyboard or the like by means of a pin. Simplicity of use is inherent in the design.

Abstract: An internal combustion engine may be tested by connecting a flexible inlet conduit leading from a coolant supply source to a coolant inlet provided on the engine. A flexible outlet conduit is connected to lead from a drain to a coolant outlet provided on the engine. A pressure gauge is mounted in fluid communication with a heater hose port provided on the engine. Coolant continuously flows from the coolant supply source through the inlet conduit, engine and outlet conduit to the drain. A pressure regulating valve in the inlet conduit is adjusted to provide the correct coolant pressure into the engine. The exterior of the engine is inspected for coolant leaks. A stand may be used to support an internal combustion during the test. The stand embodies a generally T-shaped frame that is rollingly supported above a support surface and supports a muffler to deaden the noise of the engine after it has been started.

Abstract: A support device, for the monitor and keyboard of a personal computer, enables the personal computer to be used by a person lying on a bed. The support device has a support body adapted for mounting over a person on a bed. The support body has first and second shelves. Each shelf is inclined forwardly and downwardly towards the user, and the second shelf can be inclined at a greater angle. The monitor and keyboard are mounted on the first and second shelf respectively. Retaining members are provided for holding the monitor and keyboard on the shelves. The support body can be mounted on the bed itself, or on a base running on wheels beneath the bed.

Abstract: A terminal is mounted on a base member of a printer support. The base member has a supporting member extending upwardly therefrom. A printer unit is mounted on the supporting member near and above the terminal. The operation portion of the printer unit is close to that of the terminal to achieve a high interactive operability therebetween. A control circuit board for the printer is mounted within the printer support and preferably in the base member which is relatively wide permitting the mounting of all control circuits for the printer unit on a single circuit board. The base member housing the circuit board can be made thin to reduce overall height of the terminal and printer support.

Abstract: A stand for a knitting machine provides for easily moving the machine from a first knitting position to a second knitting position by tilting the machine relative to the stand. The second knitting position is adjustably set by the user of the knitting machine. A tilt locking mechanism is mounted to lock the position of the machine relative to the stand in the first position, the second position, or any position in-between. The legs of the stand are removable for storage and transportation of the stand and storage trays may be mounted on the legs.

Abstract: There is disclosed a portable computer system including a computer, a power supply for the computer and a plate assembly which provides a support for the power supply external to the computer and a foot for disposing the computer in a desired position. The plate assembly includes a first plate to which the computer is attached, a second plate to which the power supply is attached and a hinge coupling the first and second plates together. The hinge allows the plates to be in substantial planar alignment or at an angle to each other to permit the second plate to function as a foot for the computer.