Abstract: A height adjustable bedside table having a gas spring with a gas cylinder and reciprocating shaft and a locking mechanism that locks the shaft against movement with respect to the cylinder while maintaining a common longitudinal axis of the cylinder and shaft. The locking mechanism is mounted to the gas cylinder and includes a locking plate having an aperture which receives the reciprocating shaft to selectively lock the shaft with respect to the cylinder. The locking plate is mounted for selective movement to lock the shaft in one position and to free the shaft for longitudinal movement with respect to the locking plate in another position. A locking plate spring is mounted to the one frame member for biasing the locking plate to the one position.

Abstract: A display rack (10) comprising a support structure (12). A facility (14) is for mounting the support structure (12) to a flat vertical wall (16). A plurality of elongated J-channels (18) are provided. A plurality of fasteners (20) are for affixing the J-channels (18) to the support structure (12) in spaced apart parallel horizontal positions, so that a plurality of blister packages (22) with toy cars (24) therein or other small articles can be held in the J-channels (18) and be displayed therefrom.

Abstract: A utility table used for removing a rear seat of a van or sports-utility vehicle. The table top is made with a front edge that conforms rather precisely with the rear edge of the vehicle floor, and its legs support the table top at the height of the floor so that the table top forms a continuation of the vehicle floor and the rear seat of the vehicle can be rolled or slid directly onto the table. A recess in the rear edge of the table top allows the person removing the seat to stand close to the rear of the vehicle and easily reach across the table top and grasp the rear seat to pull it onto the table.

Abstract: An apparatus for holding a computer keyboard and mouse adjacent a table or similar structure is disclosed. The apparatus includes a mounting bracket and three rail brackets, two rail guides secured to the brackets, a keyboard drawer, and a mouse tray. The brackets are securable beneath the table. One of the rail guides is secured to the mounting bracket and to one of the rail brackets while the other rail guide is secured between two rail brackets. The keyboard drawer includes a rail on each side slidably coupleable to the rail guides. One of the rails also includes a gear rack attached along at least a portion thereof The rail has a forward portion and a rearward portion with the rack preferably attached to the forward portion. The mouse tray is pivotally coupled to the mounting bracket and includes a gear engageable with the rack. The mouse tray also includes a shoulder adjacent the gear.

Abstract: In a storage rack, in which each of two columns has an outer wall facing outwardly and a side wall facing the side wall of the other column, a steel beam including two flange sections and an intermediate section extends between and is supported by the columns. Being fastened to an associated column, each flange section has a side plate adjacent to the side wall of the associated column and an outer flange adjacent to the outer wall of the associated column. Extending horizontally between the flange sections, the intermediate section is welded at each of its opposite ends to the side flange of an associated one of the flange sections. Being rolled from a steel sheet and defining a downwardly opening channel profile, the intermediate section has an outer wall, an inner wall joined unitarily to the outer wall so as to define an upper edge of the intermediate section, and a lower flange extending inwardly from a lower portion of the inner wall and having an upturned edge.

Abstract: A paper towel holder (10) formed of a base (28) that may be weighted for stability and a cover (42) sized and shaped to be slidably engaged within a channel (64) formed in the base (28). A first spindle (34) and a second spindle (54) are positioned on the base (28) and the inside of the top (56) of the cover (42) for holding the roll (16) of paper towels (20) in a vertical orientation and to permit rotation of the roll (20) on the concave sides (40) and (60) of the spindles (34, 54). A slot (62) formed in the cover (42) facilitates dispensing of the paper towels (20). The slot (62) may be angled from the vertical and formed at either an angle or a straight line to facilitate separation of the paper towels (20) from the continuous web (18) of paper towels (20). The cover (42) may be formed of tinted plastic or brushed metal to provide a decorative appearance.

Abstract: One or a pair of aligned dovetail grooves secure various shelves to supports depending upon whether the shelf is an upper or lower unit. Vertical supports have male dovetail projections formed on each end for mating with a groove. A wedge projection is formed on the support end adjacent to the male dovetail projection for wedging against the shelf in interference fit when the male and female elements are assembled. Various embodiments for the wedge projection are disclosed. The supports have a width less than that of the shelves so that the dovetail joints are only visible from the shelving rear. The wedge projections are sufficiently small so as to not be observable from the shelving front. A particular shelf construction employs upper and lower shelves each comprising a dual construction of an upper and lower member. A triangular brace is secured to the lowermost shelf for support when the shelving is hung on a wall.

Abstract: A portable hinged riser for use as a multipurpose incremental support device and more particularly for use by emergency personnel to support lifted or separated heavy objects while extricating trapped victims. Multiple devices can be stacked and combined in an assortment of arrangements to accommodate the particular application. Additionally the device is compactly folded to accommodate easy storage of multiple units on a fire truck. The device can further be utilized as a ramp, jack stand, multipurpose chocking device, and a multipurpose shoring device.

Abstract: A sequencing latch adapted for use with drawer slides. The sequencing latch comprises a latch arm carried by a slide member, a spring arm extending from the latch arm in compressive contact with the slide member biasing the latch arm into engagement with a locking element on a second slide member and an actuator on a third slide member for disengaging the latch arm. The actuator disengages the latch arm by applying a force to the latch arm with a component oppositely directed and of sufficient magnitude to overcome the compressive spring force. Interaction of the locking element with the latching arm and the interaction of the actuator with the latching arm may both serve as frictional interfaces during slide operation.

Abstract: A display shelf comprises a back in and elongate parallel tracks arranged side by side along the lower side of the backing panel. Each track is adapted to support a row of articles such that the articles in the row are suspended from each track for movement along that track. The backing panel and the tracks are formed together as a unitary structure. A method of making the display shelf comprises forming moldable material into a unitary structure including a backing panel and parallel hollow longitudinal ribs arranged side by side along one of the opposite sides of the backing panel. Each longitudinal rib includes a pair of longitudinally extending opposed side walls interconnected by a longitudinally extending bridging wall. The method also comprises cutting a slot in the bridging wall of each longitudinal rib.

Abstract: An aircraft cargo support unit to be attached to an aircraft pallet for shipment in an aircraft cargo bay, the unit includes a cargo support member dimensioned to fit within an aircraft cargo bay. A plurality of legs each having a top member, a middle member and a bottom member. There are hinges each connecting the cargo support member to a respective one of the legs for swinging the cargo support member to a vertical position parallel to the legs. The above mentioned middle members are movable along vertical axes for adjusting the height of the legs. The above mentioned bottom members each having a respective locking device for locking a respective one of the legs to an aircraft pallet. In addition, there is a second embodiment of the cargo support member that has a height adjustable top plate for supporting cargo. The second embodiment resides within the body of a standardized pallet, such as the pallets used in the trucking industry.

Abstract: A work station has a work platform adopted for generally vertical movement by means of an electric motor through a drive shaft and sprocket arrangement that drives an endless belt or chain around a pair of vertically aligned sprockets on each side of the station, the work platform being carried on supports secured to the belt or chain to impart vertical movement to the supports and thus to the work platform.

Abstract: A television stand including a base having a base bearing plate positioned on an exterior surface thereof and a motor drive compartment and a shaft passageway formed therein for receiving a motor drive assembly and a drive shaft respectively; a motor drive assembly positioned within the motor drive compartment, the motor drive assembly including a clutch coupled between a motor output shaft and a turntable drive shaft, the turntable drive shaft having a turntable drive gear attached to second end thereof, the turntable drive gear being positioned exteriorly of the base and above the base bearing plate; rotatable turntable having a turntable drive socket formed therein adjacent to an exteriorly positioned turntable bearing plate; and a turntable thrust bearing having a central bearing aperture, a section of the drive shaft being positioned through the central bearing aperture, the turntable thrust bearing being positioned between the base thrust bearing plate and the turntable thrust bearing plate.

Abstract: An apparatus for displaying products at retail on a pegboard having spaced holes includes at least two pegboard connection elements each including a wedge-shaped back plate, upper and lower inward-facing grooves spaced apart a first distance and prongs spaced apart by a distance equal to spacing between holes in the pegboard. Knife brackets have upper and lower outwardly-facing flanges engageable with a corresponding pegboard connection by lateral insertion of the flanges in the grooves to engage the knife brackets with the pegboard connection elements and a plurality of indentations along a direction extending from the pegboard. A tray supported on the knife brackets has a catch shaped to be received in one of the indentations to permit the spacing of the tray from the pegboard to be adjusted to a desired distance. The tray includes front and rear walls having downward-facing ledge elements with one of the ledge elements being resiliently mounted to its respective wall.

Abstract: A stressed modular desk system employs a core having an interior raceway and a substantially open top, whereby the raceway is accessible from above. Electronic equipment, such as computer monitors, can be mounted on a plurality of platforms, each platform being supported from a support structure which extends between opposite ends of the raceway core and which spans the raceway without significantly obstructing the open top of the raceway core. At least one of the platforms is supported in cantilevered fashion by the support structure.

Abstract: An ironing board caddy for stowing ironing supplies and accessories. The caddy removably attaches to an ironing board so that the supplies and accessories are kept conveniently to hand during clothes ironing. The ironing board caddy is conveniently a wire form construction with a hanging member adapted to serve three functions: first, it is shaped to fit over the end of the ironing board to serve as a means of attachment of the caddy to the ironing board; second, it serves as a carrying handle when it is being moved from the ironing board to a storage place and vice versa; and finally, it serves as a wall hanger when the caddy is stored between uses. The caddy also has a basket member suspended from the hanging member to receive ironing supplies and accessories such as sprays, water bottles, and the like.

Abstract: A removable working surface for a common desk drawer which is a rectangular block of width and length enough to fit atop most desk drawers and thick enough to be sturdy yet light. The bottom surface has two smaller blocks which are nearly as long and thick as the surface, but a fraction of the width. The blocks can be adjusted side to side to fit the inner side walls of a desk drawer, preventing shifting. To adjust the blocks, the screws attaching the blocks are loosened, the blocks moved to the desired position, and the screws re-tightened. Access to the drawer is still easy; simply lift the front of the surface, or remove it completely.

Abstract: A tool rack assembly selectively mountable either directly to a wall or on a vertical peg-board, includes a rack, integrally formed from molded polymer material, and a plurality of peg-board brackets. The rack is formed with an upper sheet-like element arranged substantially horizontally and having a plurality of apertures for receiving tools, and a lower sheet-like element spaced below the upper sheet-like element, and having a plurality of apertures corresponding to said apertures of said upper sheet-like element. Side portions connect between the upper and lower sheet-like elements and maintain them in vertically spaced relation. The tool rack has a strip extending along its rear edge forming a vertical flange with a number of attachment holes. The peg-board brackets, each of which has at least one curve-ended peg for locking within a hole of the peg-board, are engagable within the attachment holes for attaching the tool rack to the peg-board.

Abstract: A base for a portable washer having a tub supported by a frame with legs. The base is composed of a structural foam and is movably supported by a plurality of casters having upward-projecting pintles. The base defines a plurality of vertical bores and a compartment for holding a mass of material to counterbalance a door that closes the tub. The base also has a pair of angular surfaces for supporting the legs of the frame. The pintles of the casters are securely disposed within the vertical bores of the base.

Abstract: A bookshelf has a longitudinally extending slot formed therein. At least one book support member is movably mounted on a top surface of the bookshelf. A lock assembly is carried in the book support member and has a first actuator extending externally from one end of the book support member to facilitate rotation of the lock assembly, and a second opposed end movably disposed within the slot in a shelf. Rotation of the actuator effects rotation of a drive rod connected to the actuator at one end and to a nut at an opposite end. Outwardly extending legs on the nut are engagable with the shelf to fixedly lock the bookend to the shelf. Rotation of the actuator in an opposite direction releases the legs from engagement with the shelf to enable selective repositioning of the bookend along the shelf.