Abstract: As apparatus for supporting an electrical hair dryer or other electrical implement having an elongated portion. The apparatus includes a base from which projects a flexible tube. At the other end of the flexible tube a hair dryer holder is arranged to receive a hair dryer. When the hair dryer is inserted into the holder, the flexible tube may be positioned into any of a number of various orientations. This provides the user with enhanced operability of the stand, because the user may arrange the flexible tube in a variety of positions.

Abstract: A basketball assembly for supporting a backboard comprises, a base having a plurality of generally vertical side walls and a base face extending between said sidewalls. The base face and one of said side walls defining a forward edge. The assembly includes a pole, having spaced apart ends. An elongated opening is provided in the base for supporting one end of said pole on said base with said pole at an angle to the vertical to extend the other end of the pile over and beyond the forward edge of the base.

Abstract: A lightweight, durable music. The stand includes a base, telescoping upright support assembly, and rack, all formed from a durable, lightweight synthetic resin. The rack includes a matrix of support ribs that provide the rack with exceptional durability in a lightweight structure. The rack includes a bracket receiving structure and a recess for receiving batons, writing instruments and the like in noninterfering relationship with the documents held by the rack. The base includes a plurality of central weights to lower the center of gravity of the stand, such that the stand is provided with excellent stability from a compact footprint.

Abstract: A portable fencing system includes a plurality of fence sections each of which terminates in feet which are selectively mounted in base blocks. Each base block includes a section made in the form of a skin having a hollow chamber therein with filler material inserted in the chamber.

Abstract: A support comprising a flexible bag filled with sand and having a plate closing its top. An aperture is formed in the plate for receiving a foot of a ladder, the aperture being closed by a diaphragm.

Abstract: A portable mount for a satellite dish antenna. The mount is comprised of a hollow base designed be to filled with liquid ballast. The top surface of the base contains an indentation for receiving an antenna support mounting bracket and a second, connected indentation for receiving an antenna support when not in use. When in use the base is filled with ballast material, the antenna support is rotated to a generally vertical position, and a satellite dish is attached. When in transport, the ballast is emptied, the satellite dish is removed, and the support is rotated into its indentation in the base. The base is generally rectangular, with a handle formed therein.

Abstract: A cantilevered umbrella is supported from the apron of a pool by means of a base tube mounted in the apron, either horizontally just below the level of the deck formed by the apron, or vertically in the deck surface.

Abstract: A traffic channelizing device has a base unit made from the sidewalls of used tires, and additional tire components such as tread portions or other sidewalls, at least partially secured between the sidewalls. Tread portions may be wound spirally between opposing sidewall portions, or horizontally-arranged sidewalls may be positioned partially between the opposing sidewall portion, and may be cut and shaped to a non-circular inner shape to accommodate barrels which have a non-circular shape. Wire ties or the like are used to bind the sidewalls to produce an irregular exterior shape, so that the devices are not inclined to roll when overturned. The base separates readily from the barrel in the event of an impact.

Abstract: A base for an athletic assembly unit to which a support is connected and which includes a hollow compartment for receiving the ballast and including a top wall and a port for access to the hollow compartment. A first recess in the top wall of the hollow compartment and a cover attached to the base for covering the recess form a storage compartment. The storage compartment is sized to store basketballs and beverage containers and may be insulated thermally.

Abstract: A resilient and flexible base for a two-piece traffic channelizer is provided that does not require external ballasting to stabilize the channelizer against wind forces and vacuum forces created by passing vehicles and minor impacts from a vehicle. The base is formed of a hardenable liquid resin such that the base is resilient and flexible after curing and has a specific gravity greater than about 1.25. The base further includes at least one flexible footpad for generating a restoring moment when the channelizer is subjected to a tipping force, such as a minor impact. The composition of the liquid resin includes at least one off-grade polyvinylchloride (PVC) resin, a plasticizer and a specific gravity increasing agent. A method is also provided for forming the base by slush molding at least a portion of the hardenable liquid resin adjacent the interior surface of a molding cavity. The base formed by the disclosed method is also self-lubricating and resistant to chemical degradation and extreme temperatures.

Abstract: A traffic beacon apparatus has an upper portion comprising a panel member which is attached in an upright position by coupling member to base pedestal. The coupling member is a hollow shell structure formed of an elastic material. The panel member attaches to a top of the coupling member by bolts and barbed projections which are inserted into slots in the top of the coupling member. The coupling member has a flange along a lower perimeter thereof which couples with the base pedestal. The elastic material of the coupling member is more flexible than the panel member which is formed from a relatively stiff material. Apertures are formed in opposing sides of the coupling member to define a bending portion. Sides of the coupling member disposed between the apertures flex and bend when the traffic beacon is struck by a vehicle.

Abstract: A luminaria kit which includes a luminaria bag, ballast, a candle, and a container having an interior volume for holding the ballast to stabilize the container. The container has a flat bottom for positioning the bag, with the container inside, on a surface. The container has a top having at least a portion thereof in a plane generally parallel to the surface on which the container is placed. A port is located on the container for sealingly adding ballast thereto. The candle is mounted to the container by inserting it into a candle mount that is located on the portion of the top. The mount includes a plurality of concentric circular rings extending into the interior of the container to form a plurality of ring like steps having a progressively smaller diameters as the steps extend further therein. In a preferred embodiment, the candle mount includes at least three ring like steps, each having the same general depth into the container.

Abstract: Two net support assemblies each comprise a sleeve and a telescoping member configured to slidingly fit within the sleeve. A net is configured to be stretched between the net support assemblies. The sleeves are each separably attachable to a plate such that the sleeves and the telescoping members extend substantially upwardly from the plate when the apparatus is assembled and ready for use. A floor stand assembly is separably attachable to the plate. A sand bag is separably attachable to the plate to provide stability to the apparatus.

Abstract: A crutch stand for the temporary storage of a crutch in an upright position includes a base and upwardly-projecting crutch receivers. The base of the crutch stand preferably is hollow and can receive sand, water, or another fluid to provide stability to the stand. This permits the stand to be shipped in a lightweight form and then to become heavier for use.

Abstract: A modular shelter comprising a framework for supporting a cover sheet, the framework including at least two frames each composed of an upward curved arch having two ends, two upstanding legs, each leg having an upper end connected to a respective end of said arch by means of respective upward angled connecting members, each arch end attached to a respective upper end of said legs, each leg having a bottom end, and anchoring means for anchoring the bottom end of each leg to ground.

Abstract: A cantilevered canopy has four elements including an umbrella, a pole, a mounting bar and an anchoring means and can be mounted on the side of a swimming pool, or adjacent an area of utilization so as to afford shading protection to the user at a location remote from the point of support.

Abstract: A basketball goal support including a base, a ballast tank and an adjustable pole. The ballast tank is formed as a hollow structure for receiving a fluid such as water to provide ballasting weight to the base. The ballast tank is removably attached to the base to facilitate filling and emptying of the ballast tank as well as transportation of the base. The pole includes upper and lower tubes and an elastomeric ring extending around the upper tube. The elastomeric ring may be positioned at a substantially infinite number of locations along the upper tube to thereby define the position of the upper tube relative to the lower tube.

Abstract: A retainer for maintaining a plurality of conduits in a desired orientation. The inventive device is freestanding on any given horizontal surface. A plurality of engaging assemblies radiate from the mounting assembly for coupling to I.V. lines to maintain the lines in a desired orientation.

Abstract: A steam generator configuration, in particular of a low temperature carbonization-combustion plant, includes a supporting structure. A flue gas channel is disposed in the supporting structure and has a first vertical segment, a second at least approximately horizontal segment, and a third vertical segment being connected through the second segment to the first segment to form a structural unit. Supporting members suspend the first segment in the supporting structure in order to avoid restrictions to expansion and deformation of the flue gas channel as a result of thermal expansion. The supporting members are in an oblique or slanted position relative to the vertical in a cold condition. The oblique position essentially corresponds to a thermal expansion of the second horizontal segment in a hot condition. The supporting elements are parallel to the vertical in the hot condition.

Abstract: A portable support stand for a small diameter satellite dish (10) supported by a mast (22), mounted for pivotal movement in a vertical plane about a lower support bracket (40). A lower support base comprises a pair of legs (54, 56) having parallel straight portions (58) and diverging extending portions (60) for supporting the stand on a horizontal surface in a free standing relation. A ballast such as a stepping stone (70) is positioned on the upper surface of legs (54, 56) generally at the junctures of straight portions (58) with diverging portions (60) to minimize any overturning of the stand. A vertical mounting bar (76) is provided alternatively for mounting the support stand on a vertical supporting surface.

Abstract: A detachable weight assembly holds a cover in a desired position solely by gravity. The weight assembly includes a weight sufficiently heavy to immobilize the cover by gravity. A fastener is secured to the weight, and includes a spring-loaded clip for releasably attaching the weight to the cover.

Abstract: A pool cover support consisting of a base, vertical member and support member. The base has a bottom, with vertical dividers rising perpendicularly therefrom. The vertical dividers form a plurality of cavities in which weights are placed to anchor the base to the pool floor. The base also has a vertical tube which is slightly larger than the vertical member disposed therein. Atop the vertical member is disposed the support member, which supports the pool cover above the water level of the pool. The height of the pool cover support can be adjusted either at the base or the support member, so that the invention may be used in a variety of swimming pools or tubs having different depths.

Abstract: A self-positioning lamp fixture with an integrally formed unitary support structure, including a self righting rounded lower wall terminating in a flat portion to stabilize the lamp structure when in its upright position. A continuous cavity extends throughout the integrally formed support structure making it lightweight. A weight receiving recess is provided at the lower end having an open wall across the flat portion of the structure's lower wall to receive a cylindrical weight therein. The cylindrical weight is removable and is held in the weight receiving recess by removable lag screws. The cylindrical weight has a planar bottom wall which covers the open wall across the flat portion of the structure's lower wall when the cylindrical weight is secured in place within the weight receiving recess.

Abstract: A cylindrical weighted base member for water pipe smoking devices. The weighted base structure is adapted to accommodate an insert member which is designed to detachably retain a tubular vessel member of a pipe smoking device. The insert member is surrounded by a weighted mass, such as cement or similar heavy substance. The insert member facilitates removal of the vessel member to allow the user to better access the lower interior of the tubular vessel member for cleaning purposes. The insert member includes a bottom portion which retains a flexible cup that also provides the primary structure for removably retaining the tubular vessel member. A variation of the weighted base member provides structure that is formed into a storage compartment for storing articles such as a smoking substance.

Abstract: A plurality of corner posts positionable in a rectangular array, each corner post including a cylindrical tube positionable in a vertical orientation, each tube having a lower end and an upper end with a cap with a closed top positionable over the upper end and an extension member positioned over the lower end, the extension member being cylindrical in configuration with an internal shoulder adapted to receive thereagainst the lower end of the tube, the upper cap and lower extension member being formed with outwardly extending rings adapted to support corners of a screen, the lower end of the extension being formed with upwardly extending recesses for forming spring urged tangs therebetween; and a plurality of bases, each base adapted to receive the lower end of the extension member and positionable in a rectangular array beneath the posts and extension members, each base including a planar lower surface and a generally hemispherical upper surface with a vertical recess formed to extend downwardly from the up

Abstract: A beach umbrella anchor bag is filled with a loose weighted material (i.e., sand or the like) and secured about the shaft of a beach umbrella to secure the umbrella in place against movement due to wind or other causes. The bag includes a relatively small bottom opening, allowing the shaft to be passed therethrough to penetrate the underlying surface for greater security. The bottom opening may be closed with a flap secured thereover, so the bag may be used for the carriage of other articles when not anchoring an umbrella or the like. The upper portion of the bag includes umbrella shaft attachment panels therein, which secure to the umbrella shaft to prevent relative movement therebetween, and the top opening of the bag includes a draw string to secure the mouth of the bag around the shaft to prevent spillage of material from the bag.

Abstract: A carrying case and anchoring system for a beach umbrella and its support shaft is disclosed comprising in combination:(1) Container means consisting of top, bottom and side members wherein the top and bottom members are operationally connected at one edge by hinge means to allow pivoting of the members about the axis of the hinge means whereby the container is opened and closed; wherein the top, bottom and side members define a hollow cavity when the carrying case is closed of sufficient size to receive a beach umbrella, its support shaft and a weighting medium for anchoring the container means, umbrella and support shaft; the top and bottom members being further characterized by possessing a plurality of paired openings situated through the top and bottom members wherein the openings of each pair are in direct opposition to one another such that when the carrying case is closed, the opening in the top member is juxtaposed upon the opening in the bottom member, thereby forming a channel through which the umb

Abstract: A spacer device for a product employs a plurality of elongated first channel structures interconnected by a plurality of interconnecting support structures. The first channel structures have a pair of sidewalls, a top wall, a bottom wall and a pair of endwalls defining a channel interior. The support structures interconnect the first channel structures at spaced locations to hold them in spaced apart relation to form a first lattice having a plurality of openings to permit air circulation. Preferably, a similar second lattice is employed and is inverted and joined with the first lattice to create an endless channel. The support structures on each of the lattices are positioned to enclose the channel interiors on the other of the lattices. The spacer device may also be configured as a container with the lattice openings eliminated so that the spacer device forms an enclosure to contain products. Foam or fluid may be used to fill the channel interiors, if desired.

Abstract: A support assembly for supporting and orienting an elongated pole to extend at an angle to the vertical, wherein the support assembly includes a pole having spaced apart upper and lower ends, an intermediate point and a lower portion between the intermediate point and lower end. The support assembly also includes a base having a pivot axis, a point of pole engagement and an extension generally in the same direction as the angular extension of the pole when assembled on the base such that the pole and the base extension generally form two legs of an angle. The support assembly includes a support arm having spaced apart ends, wherein one of the ends engages the base in spaced relationship from the point of pole engagement on the base, and wherein an extension presents the other of the ends at the intermediate point on the pole when assembled so that the base extension, the support arm extension and the lower portion of the pole form a triangle.

Abstract: A portable, umbrella-type shelter including a sheet that can be easily stretched to a framework that includes rods removably attached to one end of a jointed post that has a pointed lower end and a weight that slides against a flange on the lower part of the post to drive the pointed end into the ground. The sheet has loops to be hooked over projections near the outer ends of the rods.

Abstract: An assembly including a base having a backboard-rim combination support at one end and at least one wheel adjacent to the second end. A brace assembly is pivotally connected to the base and the support and determines, in a playing position, a fixed erect position of the support forming a substantially 90.degree. with the base. The brace assembly, in a transport position, determines a fixed lowered position of the support forming an acute angle greater than zero with the base to aid the tilting of the base and counter-balancing the weight of the base with the weight of the backboard-rim combination during transport of the assembly. A lock assembly is operatively connected to the brace assembly for locking the brace assembly in the playing position in a locking condition of the lock and permits the brace assembly to assume the transport position in an unlocked condition of the lock.

Abstract: A portable basketball system with a ballast-fillable base configured to house the component parts of the basketball system is disclosed. The basketball system includes a base, a backboard, a basketball goal, a pole, and means for affixing the backboard and goal to the pole. The base includes molded recesses for retaining the backboard, basketball goal, a plurality of pole sections, which are joined together to form the pole, and the means for affixing the backboard and goal to the pole, such as threaded fasteners. The backboard functions as a lid to retain the component parts within their respective recesses in the base. A handle is located on the exterior surface of the base for transporting the component parts of the basketball system, much like a suitcase.

Abstract: A basketball assemblage capable of assembly into a basketball system includes an inner pole section and an outer pole section which mate in a telescoping manner. The inner pole section contains a plurality of depressions which are releasably engageable by a latch secured to the outer pole section, thereby making the pole movable among a plurality of predetermined positions. The latch includes a pivot arm pivotally mounted for movement between a position engaging a selected depression to prevent telescoping pole movement, and a releasing position which allows movement. A safety lock pin is releasably engageable to prevent movement of the pivot arm. A slider positioned adjacent the inner pole section reduces binding. The pole also includes a sealed chamber for damping movement of the inner pole section to prevent the backboard from moving suddenly downward when the latch is released.

Abstract: A dispenser for flexible sheets from a stack of adhesive coated sheets disposed one on top of another. The dispenser comprises a first housing portion including a bottom wall, end walls, side walls and a first top wall portion; and a second housing portion comprising a second top wall portion mounted on the first housing portion for movement between a normal position where the top wall portions define an outlet opening for the sheets between adjacent ends, and an open position with the second top wall portion spaced from the first wall portion to afford inserting a stack of sheets into the cavity. The dispenser includes attaching means adapted for releasably attaching the dispenser to several different retaining means including a strap by which the dispenser can be secured on a user's hand or wrist; a support member adapted to be held between user's fingers; a weighted base; or a base adapted to be attached to a surface by various means such as adhesive, suction cups or magnetic material.

Abstract: An improved weighted base for a trophy, includes a cup-shaped shell having a platform for supporting portions of the trophy above the base. A cover having a surface for resting on a table, shelf and the like is connected to the shell to define a hollow interior cavity. A fill hole in the cover provides access to the cavity and a funnel extends from the fill hole to provide a flow path into the cavity. A cross section of the flow path in the funnel is larger proximate the funnel outlet end than proximate the fill hole. Hardened filler in the base, which filler was introduced to the cavity in fluid form via the fill hole and funnel, increases the weight of the base. A vent opening connects the cavity with the external environment during filling of the base. Narrowing the funnel near the fill hole reduces loss of filler should the filler fracture in the base.

Abstract: An umbrella base comprises a base portion and a neck portion. The base portion has a disc with an upturned annular collar communicating with and extending from the top surface of the disc. The disc and the collar have hollow interiors filled with cement or sand, and has a central bore provided therethrough for receiving the neck of the neck portion. The neck portion further comprises a core coupled to the neck, with a bore provided through the neck and the core for receiving and holding the shaft of an umbrella.

Abstract: A portable basketball system that in a preassembled state is capable of disposition within an outer relatively flat container to assist in shipping. The basketball system comprises a pole, a backboard, a basketball goal, and a hollow ballast-receiving base. The pole has a proximate end and a distal end and comprises a plurality of pole sections. The backboard may be connected to the pole near the distal end of the pole. The basketball goal may be connected to the backboard. The hollow ballast-receiving base supports the pole in a stationary, substantially upward position when connected to the pole near the proximate end of the pole. This provides a pole upon which the basketball goal may be suspended at an elevation above a playing surface and the base.

Abstract: The present invention is directed at an omnipositional pod for supporting a device such as a camera. The pod comprises a cushion for supporting the device, a fluid material contained within the cushion, a fastener mounted to the cushion being attachable to the device, and possibly a strap mounted to the cushion which creates a loop when fastened.

Abstract: A lightweight, portable and collapsible support apparatus for pressurized water conveyance and overhead mist spraying nozzles (88). A single rear elongated leg (2) extends outwardly to the rear of the apparatus. Two front elongated legs (3R, 3L) extend forwardly and laterally outward in a substantially oblique direction, and are pivotally attached to the rear leg (2), such that the front legs (3R, 3L) can be folded up into a longitudinal bundle for easy carrying and stowing. A boom (30) is demountably attached to the upper end-portion of the rear leg (2), and extends forwardly upward in substantial alignment with the rear leg (2). A garden hose (39) supplies water to the boom (30), which delivers the water up to an overhead branch arm assembly (80), which is demountably and pivotally attached to the upper extremity of the boom (30). The branch arm assembly (80) comprises a plurality of branch arms (81) with mist spraying nozzles (88) attached thereto.

Abstract: A gun rest comprising a central compartment of a shape which allows the barrel of a gun to be conveniently supported, and one or more attached compartments utilized to stabilize and support the central compartment. The compartments are intended to be filled with a substance such as sand, and incorporate closures comprising an inverted spout, one side of which is made from the hook part of a hook and loop fastener, and the other side of which is the loop part of a hook and loop fastener. A closure such as a spout and pocket closure may also be used.

Abstract: Apparatus for moving construction material relative to a building frame includes a weighted, pivotable base, an extensible shaft projecting from the base, and a carrier assembly adjustable transversely of and pivotable relative to the shaft and including releasable grippers for holding construction material on the assembly, positioned on the shaft. The base has a non-slip exterior surface and a retractable caster housed therein. The shaft is extensible manually and includes a jacking mechanism for extending same incrementally. A spring on the shaft urges the construction material in contact with the building frame. The shaft is made up of telescoped tubular members, and a piston type seal to trap air is provided for dampening downward movement. A collapsible tripod mechanism provides additional support for the apparatus.

Abstract: A stand characterized in that the box is formed by at least one first part (8), and the housinhg (9) of the post is open laterally on the side of the box in order to enable it to be fitted around the post; by a cover (14) which is connected to the box in order to close the lateral opening of the housing (9).

Abstract: A portable water-filled device for supporting a basketball system including a base configured to hold a ballast material for supporting the basketball system in a substantially rigid position during us of the system to play the game of basketball. A pole is pivotally mounted to the base such that the pole may move between a generally vertical position and a tilted position with the base configured with a beveled hole for restraining the pole from pivotal movement substantially beyond the tilted position. A contractible sleeve is utilized to pivotally attach support arms to the pole. The sleeve includes an adjustment wheel for securing the sleeve to the pole and a bubble level for vertically positioning the pole. The base is configured with an orifice through which water may be inserted into the base. A plug for closing the orifice includes an anchor for loosely connecting the plug to the base when the plug is disengaged from the orifice.

Abstract: A portable basketball system that in a preassembled state is capable of disposition within an outer relatively flat container to assist in shipping. The basketball system comprises a pole, a backboard, a basketball goal, and a hollow ballast-receiving base. The pole has a proximate end and a distal end and comprises a plurality of pole sections. The backboard may be connected to the pole near the distal end of the pole. The basketball goal may be connected to the backboard. The hollow ballast-receiving base supports the pole in a stationary, substantially upward disposition when connected to the pole near the proximate end of the pole. This provides a pole upon which the basketball goal may be suspended at an elevation above a playing surface and the base.

Abstract: Traffic channeling device includes a deformable plastic drum and a rubber collar insertable over the drum to act as ballast for the drum. The rubber collar comprises a bead portion and an integral side wall portion of a recycled truck tire. When the rubber collar is inserted over the drum, the rubber collar gives the drum a relatively low center of gravity and grips the ground over a relatively large surface area to resist tipping of the drum and eliminate walking of the drum on the ground.

Abstract: A movable stand made of a base member having a flat bottom surface adapted to rest on the ground and with a pair of rotatable wheels mounted under the base member on an axle adjacent and within the periphery of the base member. The wheels are mounted under the base member at such a level so that their periphery does not touch the ground when the base member rests on its bottom surface. The base member is provided with a connecting means to receive a stick handle above and substantially midway between the wheels. The base member is accordingly adapted to be tilted by the stick handle for bringing the wheels in contact with the ground and for moving the base member from one location to another in its tilted position. The base member is provided on its top surface with a selection of perforations and stumps for upstandingly receiving a post carrying a pictogram.

Abstract: A base for a basketball support pole comprising, in combination, a plurality of walls arranged at an angle to each other and forming a polyhedron shaped body, support structure within the body defining an elongated opening extending into the body at an angle to the vertical and for receiving a support pole, structure for securing the pole in the opening against rotation about the elongated axis of the pole and against withdrawal from the opening, structure within the body defining a ballast receiving enclosure, and ballast within the ballast receiving enclosure.

Abstract: An umbrella stand designed to be used principally in conjunction with a beach umbrella with the stand to be located on sand. The umbrella shaft is to be optionally mounted either in a vertical position or inclined position on the stand. The stand is to include a container to which is to be added a quantity of a weighty substance such as the sand to provide a heavy enough base to prevent tipping over of the umbrella during usage.

Abstract: The invention relates to a support assembly to which outdoor games equipment (net, elastic or rope) and folding panels used in shelters, exhibition stands, for decorative or advertising purposes or as general notice boards, can be attached. The assembly is made up of a container (1) and a shaft (5), the container being filled with water, sand or gravel and including a handle (2) and a hole (4) through which the shaft is housed; and the shaft comprising elements nesting into each other which can be placed one on top of the other. The support assembly can be made of plastic or of a light alloy.

Abstract: A stand for receiving and stabilizing a shade umbrella. The stand includes a collapsible bag attached by its base portion to a rigid tubular sleeve member. The sleeve member is adapted for receiving and retaining various sizes of umbrella shafts passing therethrough. The collapsible bag may be charged, by way of its mouth, with sand, soil and the like to provide additional weight to the umbrella during windy conditions. After use the bag is emptied so that the stand may be collapsed for easy transport and storage.