Abstract: An improved desk includes a top supported by opposite end assemblies and in turn supporting a juxtaposed end of an extension top having an end assembly at its opposite free end. The juxtaposed end of the extension top is attached to the desk top by a mounting assembly allowing of both vertical as well as horizontal displacement of the extension thereabout. The desk and extension end assemblies each are provided with a lowermost vertically adjustable leg unit permitting selective, independent variation of the height of the desk and extension tops both with respect to the underlying floor and with respect to one another. Manipulation of the leg unit adjustment is facilitated by the inclusion of a snap-out panel manually removable from each end assembly.

Abstract: In the space between an outer casing and the drawer compartments 3, a gypsum filling is devoid of metallic connections between the inner frame 7 and the outer casing. The inner frame 7 is floatingly supported in the gypsum filling. To obtain sufficient cabinet strength, the inner frame 7 is provided with anchoring members extending outwardly which, in the event the cabinet should fall, transmit the forces developed to the gypsum filling without causing overstressing and consequent breakage.

Abstract: In equipment in which a number of plug-in subassemblies, such as printed circuit boards, for example, are arranged, the printed circuit boards are usually inserted in resilient strips of plug-in connectors for the purpose of establishing electrical contact for the conduction strips arranged on the printed circuit boards. These resilient strips are fixed to the rear portion of the supporting frame of the equipment. Appreciable force and satisfactory guidance are required for inserting and withdrawing the plug-in subassemblies. For the purpose of inserting or withdrawing the plug-in subassembly a lever is arranged in a rotary bearing on the plug-in subassembly. Toothed wheel segments are provided at the end of the shorter lever arm of this lever and engage in toothed rack sections of a profile strip which is substantially horizontally positioned. When the lever is actuated, the toothed wheel segments roll in the rack sections.

Abstract: A cushion for the relief of, and the prevention of Decubitus Ulcers, has two elongated cylindrical portions spaced apart from each other over a substantial portion of their length, and supported in substantially the same plane by two similar cylindrical portions. The cylindrical portions are inflatable sealed cylinders which have interconnecting openings whereby inflation of all of the cylinders is accomplished through a single valve in communication with one of the cylinders. The cylinders may be inflated by any of a number of fluid media including air and other similar gaseous materials; foam, mud, or any other similar liquid materials.

Abstract: A transporter for handling invalids and the like capable of lifting patients off a bed, move them on to a toilet, move them into a bath or move them into a motor vehicle. The transporter comprises a wheeled base frame having mounted thereon means for holding a patient above the base frame. This holding means comprises lifting means for moving the patient up and down and pivot means for moving the patient in a horizontal plane.

Abstract: A withdrawal guide for drawers or the like, where the drawer has two external sides, for use in a fixed structure, the latter having two internal sides, includes two support rails disposed on each of the fixed structure sides, respectively, two guide rails disposed on the external sides of the drawer, respectively, and two mobile units. Each mobile unit includes at least two rollers. The rollers are supported between a corresponding guide and support rail for taking up vertical forces. The support rails and/or the guide rails having a stop for the mobile units. Each mobile unit is formed with at least one clamping means being a fixed part of the mobile unit, co-acting with the track in which the mobile unit is held, when the drawer is pulled out from the fixed structure for securing the mobile unit in the inward-movable direction of the withdrawal guide.

Abstract: An inexpensive, light weight body support adapted for use in a casket to support a corpse. The body support consists of a pair of bed sections which are formed from blanks of sheet material such as paper board and which are positioned end-to-end in the casket. When set up, each bed section has a generally flat top panel and depending upright side panels having vertical dimensions that decrease progessively from the head portion to the foot portion to support the corpse in an inclined position. The top panel is scored longitudinally enabling it to sag under the weight of the corpse to restrain its sideways movement in the casket. Triangularly shaped base members are disposed transversely of the bed sections in the casket to support the bed sections by engaging their side panels. A corpse whose weight exceeds a predetermined magnitude will cause the side panels to collapse around the base members lowering the corpse in the casket.

Abstract: A theft deterrent device for "bolting" pieces of material together, comprising:(1) a nut-like device having a smooth outer surface resistant to the effects of conventional wrenches,(2) a male threaded member having an internally threaded axial bore, adapted to threadedly engage the nut-like member,(3) a locking screw for threadedly engaging the internal bore of the male member, and having a head that mates with the smooth outer surface of the nut-like device, resulting in an essentially smooth, continuous outer surface resistant to removal using conventional wrenches, and(4) an environmental plug for inserting into the driving recess or bore of the screw to prevent foreign and corrosive matter from entering the recess. The locking screw threads are of opposite hand to that of the nut-like portion, so that the locking screw must first be removed before the nut may be removed.

Abstract: A sofa or davenport having a foldable bed frame adapted to provide a seat when used as a sofa and a forwardly extending unfolded bed frame when used as a bed. The foldable frame includes pivotally interconnected head, body, intermediate and foot sections and a linkage operable to automatically control extension and contraction of the supporting legs and to control folding and unfolding of the interconnected sections between a fully extended, unfolded position wherein the sections extend over the sofa storage cavity and front rail; and a retracted position wherein the body, intermediate and foot sections are disposed substantially entirely below the plane of the top surface of the front rail of the sofa and the head section is disposed behind the back rest cushion of the sofa.

Abstract: A knock-down invalid bed having a main frame supported at its ends by head boards and separable into two halves at its mid-length. Attached to each half are pivoting sections of a pair of tubular mattress-supporting subframes adjustable to support a patient horizontally and in different angular positions. The subframes support two link fabric units separably interconnected crosswise of the mid-length of the bed. Attached to the head board and overlying one end of the bed is a patient helper device to aid the patient in shifting his position in bed, and other useful functions.

Abstract: A complete knockdown type bed furniture assembly including a bed, a wardrobe and a desk is disclosed. The entire structure of the assembly is mainly composed of a variety of panels and boards, or frames removably coupled to one another manually with screw-bolts which, when disassembled, can be laid substantially flat one above another to make themselves a flat compact form without occupying an unnecessarily large space, especially in transportation and storage.

Abstract: An under-mattress for bed furniture has an adjustable head part which can be continuously adjusted in its inclined position in both directions, without first having to be returned to its starting position. The horizontal pivoting axis of the head part is chosen such that it divides the head part into two sections, the smaller one of which is nearer the foot of the bed and, as the head part is raised, forms a hollow for the shoulder of a person lying on his side (FIGS. 2 and 13).

Abstract: A concealed compartment in a storage chest is provided. The compartment is located in the lower portion of the chest and is disguised with a movable bottom faceboard. The faceboard is preferrably provided with decorative molding strips to conceal its attachment to the chest. In use the molding strips are detachable allowing the faceboard to be moved away and provide access to the hidden compartment.

Abstract: A baby cradle constructed from a barrel and having the opposite ends thereof supported from a frame by a pivot connection whereby the relatively great weight of the barrel produces an extended time period for rocking of the cradle between manual initiation of the rocking motion.

Abstract: A collapsible, foldable travel crib is disclosed. The illustrated and preferred embodiment is comprised of a single sheet of stiff board which is folded and perforated in a manner to be described to assemble into an open top, generally rectangular crib. It incorporates a set of edge stiffeners having a U-shaped cross section. In the assembled state, the stiffeners are fastened along the top edge to define a straight top edge gaining reinforcing from the stiffeners. In the folded state, the stiffeners are placed along the edge to close the apparatus into a folded, flat body which is easily carried.

Abstract: According to the present invention, a shield for a glove box housing radioactive material is comprised of spaced apart clamping members which maintain three overlapping flaps in place therebetween. There is a central flap and two side flaps, the side flaps overlapping at the interior edges thereof and the central flap extending past the intersection of the side flaps in order to insure that the shield is always closed when the user withdraws his hand from the glove box. Lead loaded neoprene rubber is the preferred material for the three flaps, the extent of lead loading depending upon the radiation levels within the glove box.

Abstract: A laboratory bench for handicapped students, especially those occupying wheelchairs, includes a rectangular framework supported by rollers on the floor. The framework is covered with a top disposed above the floor high enough to be well above a wheelchair in part entering a chair opening defined between a couple of pedestals on the framework below the top. Situated in one of the pedestals is a sink disposed below an opening through the top, and situated in the pedestal below the sink is a waste tank. On the framework above the other pedestal and above the top is a draft hood situated on a bias to open toward the sink and toward a user occupying a chair in the chair opening. A draft exhaust system for the draft hood has a flexible discharge duct above the draft hood. Flexible hoses, wires and the like with appropriate connectors are secured to items on the bench and can connect to related devices in the surroundings.

Abstract: A pillow, which may take the form of an automobile headrest, has a fastener that controls communication to an interior compartment of the pillow. A removable shock absorber liner fits into the interior compartment and defines a pocket which is adapted to receive and store first aid (medical) supplies and emergency equipment. An elastic body fits into the pocket in the liner. The shock absorber liner and the elastic body are both easily removable from the interior of the pillow and are useful as first aid equipment. With the fastener open, a plastic, transparent organizer containing first aid equipment and emergency supplies is inserted into the pocket of the liner. This compresses the elastic body. The fastener is then closed. When the fastener is opened, the organizer is automatically at least partially ejected from the pillow.

Abstract: A refrigerator door structure comprising a door hingedly mounted on a mullion is disclosed, one or more of which may be mounted in a suitable opening through the wall of a refrigerator compartment without a frame and with or without a starter mullion to close such opening while providing access therethrough. The door and mullion are designed to be inverted to provide for either right-hand or left-hand opening of the door. The packaging of the door structure with appropriate shelving elements is described.

Abstract: A dishwashing apparatus including a washing chamber having an access door. An air inlet is located in the bottom wall of the washing chamber and includes a motor driven blower for forcing ambient-temperature air into the washing chamber. The air is directed over a heating element to pick up heat, rises through the dishes and flows out of the washing chamber through a vent in the access door. Valves are located in the air inlet and in the vent which are sequentially opened by the forced airflow into the washing chamber. These valves automatically gravitationally close when blower operation ceases.