Abstract: A seat for a work machine or vehicle is mounted to be laterally pivotable about an axis parallel to the longitudinal axis of the machine to permit the seat to accommodate to uneven terrain. Springs and shock absorbers are provided to absorb the shock of sudden changes in angular position. By restricting the seat to a lateral swinging motion, the driver maintains full control of steering and operation of foot pedals.

Abstract: A folding table having a modesty panel employs a locking mechanism in the form of tab and hook assemblies to rigidify the table in the unfolded operative condition with the legs erect and the modesty panel in a position for use. The tab and hook assemblies are mounted on the panel and the tabs are received in slots in the adjacent leg assemblies to prevent hinged movement of the leg assemblies about their hinge axis. The hooks are rotatably and slidably supported in apertures in the tabs and are movable between a folded position and a leg embracing position. In the leg embracing position the hooks secure the tabs in the slots by preventing hinged movement of the panel.

Abstract: The stage section comprises a pair of planar stage surface members hinged together for movement between a compact folded position, and an operative position. Pairs of main support legs are pivotally attached to each stage surface member so as to remain substantially vertical to support the stage in both the operative and folded positions. Castor wheel assemblies are mounted near the bottoms of the support legs, and a manually actuated mechanism is provided for controlling the retraction or extension of the wheels into ground engaging position, independently of the unfolding of the stage, so that the stage can first be unfolded, then moved precisely into the desired position before retracting the wheels to transfer the stage load to the support legs.

Abstract: An improved gliding chair system for use in residential and commercial applications which provides facilitated gliding movement over non-smooth surfaces, such as carpets, without the need for area chair mats. Lever assemblies attached to the chairs legs automatically distribute the weight of the chair and its user as desired to a greater number of support locations, and in cooperation with various gliding devices, imparts a facilitated gliding action on such surfaces.

Abstract: Wall fixture consisting of two parallel rails to which a shelf or the like is attached by means of inclined fins on the shelf engaging inclined slots on the rails.

Abstract: An arm rest is provided which can be lifted by rotation around a transverse shaft so as to completely disappear between two adjacent seats, said arm rest having a rear element articulated on a transverse shaft and a forward interior element which is a prolongation of said rear element and which is articulated on the latter for rotary movement through a pivot the axis of which is longitudinal.

Abstract: A seating unit having a support structure including a contoured seating surface and a resilient foam covering the seating surface of the support, with the foam having a non-contoured seating surface. The foam includes a plurality of apertures or holes arranged such that upon being deformed by an occupant the seating surface of the foam assumes the shape of the contoured seating surface of the support. The unit is preferably formed of a plurality of individual sub-units of support and foam which are supported in a spaced relationship to form the seating unit.

Abstract: A knock-down shelving apparatus including a plurality of vertically spaced shelves and a plurality of uprights extending between each shelf and the next lower shelf. Each upright has a multi-sided core and panels adhesively secured to the outer side faces of the core with one end of the core spaced axially outwardly from one end of the panels to provide a multi-sided tongue at one end of the uprights adapted to extend through a similarly shaped opening in the shelf and with the other end of the core spaced axially inwardly of the other ends of the panels to provide a socket for relieving the tongue on an axially aligned upright after it has passed through an opening in the shelf. The shelves have depending flanges engageable with the uprights to enhance the stability of the shelving apparatus when assembled.

Abstract: A chair of unique styling and design having discrete members constituting a back and support therefor, a seat support and a seat. The back and support and seat support are connected together along the lower portions thereof at selected discrete points. The seat is also connected to the seat support at selected discrete points.

Abstract: A bracket structure for permanently mounting a CB radio on a vehicle instrument panel includes primary locking means and secondary concealed locking means so that the mounting is exceptionally secure against radio theft. The bracket structure is attachable to virtually all vehicles and is adjustable to accept most citizens band radios on the market. It features simplicity and strength of construction and ease of installation and adjustment.

Abstract: Optimal body weight distribution and excellent sacro-lumbar support are provided by a chair which changes configuration automatically to support the body in any sitting posture. The chair seat is mounted on a pair of laterally spaced-apart, elongated, substantially parallel seat supports disposed lengthwise of the chair, and the seat has sleeves that are received telescopically on the seat supports for sliding movement such that the seat slides forward and backward, relative to the chair back. The back tilts independently of the seat to conform to the sitting posture of a person sitting in the chair. The chair has arms that are shaped and dimensioned to interlock adjacent chairs for ganging.

Abstract: A modular article of furniture capable of assuming a variety of shapes and configurations and having at least one body support structure having at least one seatrest unit and at least one releasably associated upper body support. The seatrest unit is formed in the geometric shape of either a square, triangle or rhombus, the sides of each individual unit being equal to one another and also equal to the sides of each other individual unit. The seatrest units may be combined and associated with each other and/or with one or more upper body supports to provide variable furniture configurations. The resulting modular article of furniture offers a variable and interchangeable body support structure having a floating appearance and wherein the seat support may comprise a soft-sided cushion arrangement.

Abstract: Spaced hollow vertical posts are supported by base means. Each post has a pair of spaced substantially coextensive vertically elongated flat panel bars of substantial thickness with vertical opposite side edges and a series of vertically spaced shelf bracket connection apertures intermediate the edges, there being a pair of substantially coextensive vertical opposite side channel members of relatively thin gauge material to which the side edges of the panel bars are secured in edgewise abutment. Stabilizing bar means have angular attachment terminal tongues or vertical finishing strips may be engaged with transverse attachments straps on the channels. Gusset members in the base structure support the posts and are formed from horizontally elongated vertically standing panels having plate attachment structure at their ends. The base includes detachable shelf and trim structure.

Abstract: A removable insert for a transit chair shell has a plurality of studs protruding from the back of the insert. A plurality of openings in the chair shell receive the studs. A movable restraining means prevents withdrawal of the studs thereby securely positioning the insert to the chair shell. The restraining means is arranged to be moved longitudinally and rotationally and the insert removed without disassembly of the chair from its operational configuration.

Abstract: A car seat frame has the backrest hinged to the seat cushion frame and to the vehicle floor, so that when tipped forwardly the seat cushion frame is slid forwardly and vice versa. The front of the cushion frame runs in a guide including staggered upper and lower elements so that lifting of the rear of the cushion frame at the beginning of the movement allows the frame to run freely through the guide, and so that lowering at the end of the return movement causes the guide to snub the frame and prevent rattle.

Abstract: A low table about the height of a coffee table, to be retailed as a kit of parts which can be quickly and simply assembled without tools, and which is made essentially of heavy cardboard or fiberboard finished to resemble wood, and consisting of a flat base, a hollow column fixed to said base, and a table top fixed to said column. The column is weighted with sand which is immobilized at the bottom of the column by means of hot wax or a similar agent.

Abstract: An arm rest assembly for seating structures pivotally mounted on the upstanding sides of the back support for a seat and arranged for movement in an arc generally normal to the back from a retracted position in which its arm supporting surface is generally parallel to the back and extends toward the seat to a position in which the surface is generally perpendicular to the back and to a position in which the surface defines an acute angle with the back. A detent in the form of cooperating abutments on the pivotal elements providing the arcuate motion and resilient biasing means tending to displace the elements axially of each other enables the arm supporting surface to be latched in the perpendicular relation. In the parallel relation the arm rest element tends to conform to the seat back since it has a stiffening web depending from the arm supporting surface along its length on the side outward from the region occupied by a seat occupant to effectively wrap around the front and side portions of the seat back.

Abstract: A spring support for a piece of furniture. The support includes a plastic sheet comprising a plurality of spaced apart ribs integrally joined together. The sheet includes a downwardly bowed portion joined by a first intermediate section to a front leg and joined by a second intermediate section to a rear leg. The legs are attachable to a furniture frame. The sheet varies in thickness with the minimum thickness occurring at the first and second intermediate sections located respectively adjacent the front and rear legs. The varying thickness and cross sectional area of the sheet provides for minimum deflection at the center portion of the sheet when downward force is applied thereto while maximum deflection occurs at the first and second intermediate section.

Abstract: This invention provides a frameless, stress skin seat construction which can be attached without frame members either to others of its kind or to a supporting surface. The seat construction includes a seat pan of sheet metal formed to define beam-portions at opposite sides, a cylindrical portion at the front for load supporting capacity, and a concave upward dished portion in the rear to add torsion resistance. The construction also includes a back pan of sheet metal which is shaped to define rearwardly opening beam portions at opposite sides, a concave forward dished portion in the lower half to add torsion resistance, and a rearwardly opening U-shaped channel at the top for providing beam strength. The two pans are secured together in such a way that a force sufficient to fold the pans together will cause buckling primarily at the joint between them, rather than any buckling in the pans themselves.

Abstract: A chair of a relatively simple construction is disclosed, which essentially comprises a seat and a back-rest interconnected therewith by a sliding clasp fastener. The back-rest in particular is clad with a cover attached with one of a pair of fastener stringers, the other stringer being attached to a marginal edge of the seat or its cover.