Abstract: A coffee table having an upper surface comprised of a main portion which is part of the coffee table structure and the side skirts of a pair of auxiliary foldable tables which are stored, in their folded configuration, in slots in the main table. The dimensions and external fold configuration of the foldable tables are such that, when they are stored in the slotted openings, they combine with the surface of the coffee table to form a continuous top planar surface. The interiors of the two slotted openings are finished, and the coffee table has sufficient top surface to still be usable as a table when both foldable tables are removed. Also, the coffee table has a finished bottom surface, and so it can be inverted when the foldable tables are removed to present an unbroken top surface.

Abstract: An oval table is provided with double-lying extensions for folding out to increase the oval shape. These extensions are adapted to be mounted under the main table out of view and to this end, the main table has a downwardly facing edge for concealing the retracted extension leaves. At each end of the oval table is a large double-lying extension leaf whose sliding bars form an angle with the major axis of the oval; at the sides of the oval there are comparatively small double-lying extension leaves whose extension bars are parallel to the minor axis of the oval.

Abstract: The table is provided with extension leaves which can be stored in a concealed position under the main table top. The underframe of the table has a top and bottom which serve to support the extension leaves in the extended position and the retracted position. The table top has a downwards facing edge. In a preferred embodiment the sliding bars are broad but of small height and form an angle to each other.

Abstract: The invention discloses a shelf structure and the method of making it. A specific embodiment is a linen cart having four corner posts, a plurality of horizontal, shelf retaining members and shelves held within the confines of the horizontal members. The horizontal members are welded to the corner posts and the device is devoid of any normal form of fastening means.

Abstract: By providing a unitary, molded cycle seat support unit which incorporates a seat member, a forwardly extending nose portion, a support frame interconnecting said seat member with said nose portion, along with a plurality of support ribs extending between and interconnecting the support frame with the seat member, a unique, unitary, cycle seat support unit is achieved capable of flexible movement in the seat member area in response to the demands of the rider. Preferably, the plurality of support ribs employed have varying thickness along their lengths, and are mounted between the support frame and the seat member in a cantilevered arrangement. Also, in the preferred embodiment the seat member is bifurcated with respect to the support frame, forming two independently supported seat portions. In this way, both flexibility and support are achieved in varying amounts depending upon the demands of the area.

Abstract: This invention relates to a portable seat cushion which unfolds to form a seat section and a back section. Both the seat and back sections include therein a frozen coolant package covered by a thermally transparent pad or cushion. The coolant package contains a liquid which may be frozen in the freezer section of an ordinary refrigerator and then placed within a recess in the seat and back sections of the seat cushion for absorbing heat, and thereby cooling the occupant of the seat cushion.

Abstract: An invalid chair for handicapped persons designed to facilitate sitting down and rising in which the seat of the chair and the footrest are a single frame and both are pivotally mounted to a front cross member so that the seat will be moved pivotally up and forward as the footrest moves down and back to thus assist the person in rising from the chair and vice versa the seat will move pivotally down and back as the footrest moves up and forward and in addition a plurality of resilient springs or stretchable straps will resist the downward movement of the seat to assist the invalid in a seating operation and resist the progressive upward pivotal movement of the chair's footrest.

Abstract: An alignment structure for end-to-end positioned multichanneled seats and footboards such as may be used for seating stadium stands. Channel shaped inserts positioned in adjacent front and rear channels of two end-to-end seat sections (or footboards) span the joint between the seat sections and extend endwise into each to maintain end-to-end alignment between the seat sections. Each channel shaped insert is anchored in one or the other of the end-to-end seat sections and permits expansion and contraction displacement movement between the seat sections.

Abstract: A table assembly for mounting and demounting to frame members of a wheelchair, said assembly having a table member with open ended locking slots to engage tubular leg and frame members; and elongated braces on the underside of the table member which can be lowered to engage tubular horizontal frame members on the wheelchair. The table member is provided with mounting means and an easel assembly which can be pivoted to selectively fixed positions. The table member is also provided with three upright walls and openable and closable leaves so the working surface can be extended when open, and the assembly can be carried as a box when closed.

Abstract: A basic chair frame is disclosed consisting of a minimum number of interchangeable components including a seat/back frame member, a spindle attachment plate a seat shell and an anti-racking attachment for arm members. Because the several parts are reduced in design and construction to basic essentials by means of interchange of components the frame can be modified to adapt the chair to a variety of disparate uses.

Abstract: A folding table is comprised of a table top and frame of side rails, and includes at each corner formed by the side rails, a further rail attached to the underside of the top forming a channel with one of the side rails. A leg is pivotally attached at each corner on an axis perpendicular to the opposing walls of the channel formed. A locking means is carried within a recess of the further rail which, when a leg is unfolded to its extended position, will be effective under spring loading, to provide a bearing against the leg for locking it into extended position. Pressure on the locking means to force it into the recess, releases the leg for folding. When the legs are in the folded or unfolded position, the locking mechanism is completely hidden.

Abstract: An all metal table, the legs of which support both the top and bench sections and are formed in three bends consisting of 35.degree., 90.degree. and 100.degree. angles, respectively. The table top and benches are constructed of a metal frame and metal sheeting is riveted onto the frame to form the top and bench surfaces.

Abstract: A folding furniture piece is convertible to either a seat or a table. In addition, the furniture piece is foldable to a compact unit for storage and transport. The furniture piece includes a pair of arms which are supported by two pairs of legs, which pivot against the arms to fold the furniture piece. Bottom and back panels are pivoted between the arms to form a table when coplanar with one another and a seat when oblique to one another.

Abstract: A wheelchair is disclosed which is convertible into a wheeled stretcher, wherein the chair seat will assume a comfortable angle with respect to the horizontal when the chair is in the seating position and will assume a horizontal position coplanar with the back of the chair when the chair is in the stretcher position. The chair seat and back may be locked into any relative position between a fully erect seated position and a fully reclined stretcher position. Leg support members which are connected to the chair may assume any angular position with respect to the horizontal without regard for the relative positions of the seat and back of the chair. The leg support members may have their lengths independently adjusted.

Abstract: This invention relates to supports for cameras and the like on tripods. Such supports normally provide for tilting and panning of the camera. The invention is concerned with the smooth operation of the support bearings and includes means for maintaining between two relatively rotating surfaces a thin film of a suitable liquid. Further, the support bearings include a hydrostatic control means which allows for adjustment of the bearing friction drag.

Abstract: A sorting table arrangement for use by a seated person to sort paper-like items. The table arrangement comprises the unitary assembly of a circular rotatable table top member and a certain fixed table top member both of which are mounted on a unitary base assembly in cooperation with each other for sorting operations of paper-like items by a person seated on one side of the arrangement.

Abstract: An adjustable seat back mechanism for a chair of the type such as a secretarial posture chair which includes a vertical support to which a seat back is slidably mounted. The seat back mechanism includes a channel shaped support plate secured to the seat back of the chair, a housing and a latching arrangement carried by the housing for permitting stepwise vertical adjustment of the housing and support plate relative to the vertical support post of the chair. A pivotal connection between a housing and the support plate is accomplished by a resilient arrangement. In one embodiment, the resilient arrangement takes the form of a pair of rubber-like blocks. In an alternative embodiment, the resilient arrangement takes the form of a leaf spring and plate disposed between the housing and support plate. The spring plate, support plate and housing are interconnected by a pin.

Abstract: A table includes a top connected to a support assembly comprising a plurality of inverted U-shaped integral components formed from elongated stock. A plurality of such components, equal in number to the number of table legs, are joined in series to provide a unitary support assembly of continuous bar stock with the juxtaposed ends of each pair of adjacent components being joined to form one leg of the table.

Abstract: A rotatable tray fits in the circular, central depression of a tabletop. The periphery of the tray includes four semicircular cutout sections which respectively align with four semicircular cutout sections on the edge of the depression to form locking apertures. Four candleholders are adapted to be received in the locking apertures thus formed. When the table is used for formal occasions, the candleholders are placed in the locking apertures, giving the table a formal appearance. For informal occasions, the locking candleholders are removed and the tray is rendered rotatable. The candelholders have a cylindrical lower locking section and an upper cylindrical sidewall section adapted to transmit the light of the candle therethrough.The table also includes a base support including four upright legs attached at one end to the tabletop and at the other end to an X-shaped foot section.

Abstract: A dining table service assembly is provided for use in rapidly serving food or dishes to seated patrons, and for quickly clearing soiled dinnerware and leftovers. A segmented table is provided in which one table segment is stationary in the vicinity of seats for dining patrons. The stationary segment has a flat top and a tongue that extends longitudinally between seats and an edge that includes subjacent supporting surfaces. A removable table segment is positionable in engagement with the stationary segment, and is supported by the subjacent supporting surfaces. A mobile serving cart is provided for carrying the removable table segment in horizontal alignment at a level such that the upper surfaces of the removable segment and the stationary segment are coplanar. When patrons are seated at the table only the stationary segment is in place. Food and dishes are positioned on the removable table segment in place settings while the removable segment is on the serving cart.