Abstract: In an aspect, provided is an adjustable telescoping assembly. The adjustable telescoping assembly comprises a first support member and a second support member that is slidable upon the first support member and which defines an interior volume. At least one damping element is provided that extends from outside the second support member, through a corresponding damping element aperture on the second support member into the interior volume and engages the first support member.

Abstract: A shelf assembly includes a shelf and a mounting structure for mounting the shelf on a substantially vertical surface. The shelf is pivotably mounted on the mounting bracket proximate the rear end and pivots from an open position to a closed position and from the closed position to the open position. An engagement structure on the shelf, which may optionally be positioned proximate the rear end of the shelf, is configured so that a force applied to the engagement structure when the shelf is in the closed position will urge the shelf toward the open position. The shelf assembly is particularly useful in hospital settings where hospital staff need to open and close the shelf without the use of their hands.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for a ventilated chair backing assembly comprising: a foam chair backing component with a first plurality of ventilation holes extending from a front surface to a back surface, said plurality of holes having a skin; an internal support component with a second plurality of ventilation holes extending from a front surface to a back surface aligned to the first plurality of holes.

Abstract: A method of clamping paper in a paper clip is disclosed where the paper clip has spaced first and second opposed surfaces connected together at a rear edge and a cam member having a tab at one end thereof and a cam surface at another end thereof whereby the tab is moved between an open and closed position. The first and second opposed surfaces comprised of bent metal.

Abstract: A control lever having one end adapted for attachment to a resting device for controlling movement thereof, and another end having a tactile contour for identifying said control lever.