Abstract: The platform support invention comprises a device for attachment to a liquid dispenser of the pump type for dispensing fluid from its spout while upright. The platform support invention has a platform which is mounted to one side of the dispenser and extends about the dispenser and has securing means to secure the platform to the dispenser in fixed relation. The platform is directly beneath the spout and spaced above the bottom of the dispenser, and whereby when a receptacle is placed on the platform it will be beneath the spout and spaced above the bottom of the dispenser so as to conveniently receive fluid pumped from the spout of the dispenser without the operator having to physically hold the receptacle in that position.

Abstract: A structure for mounting a housing, such as the housing of a hydraulic cylinder, on a support plate or panel by a simple manual push-and-twist motion exerted on the housing and by the insertion of a spring clip between the housing and support plate. The support plate is provided, for example, with an opening defining a plurality of spaced-apart slots. The housing has a generally cylindrical mounting portion provided on one side with a circular flange of an outer diameter larger than the largest dimension of the plate opening. The other side of the cylindrical housing mounting portion is provided, for example, with a plurality of radially projecting lugs dimensioned such as to pass freely through the slots of the plate opening. A plurality of spaced-apart, locking portions, extends between consecutive slots. Each locking portion has a notch and each notch has sidewall abutment surfaces.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a glove holder comprising a unitary member having a first portion configured to receive a rubber glove thereover and a second portion configured to engage a wire dish drainer selectively in either an upright, glove drying position or an inconspicuous folded down position.

Abstract: A bracket for attachment to a wide, narrow object and more particularly to a section of a radiator. The bracket may be attached to either the bottom or top of the radiator. When attached to the bottom of the radiator, it includes castors to provide mobility for the radiator. When attached to the top of the radiator, the bracket includes arms that serve as hangers for articles, such as wet clothing to be dried by the radiator.

Abstract: A flexibly resilient unitary ski holder, fastenable on a vertical support, to positionally maintain the tip portion of a vertically positioned pair of skis. The holder provides a flat base with a medial, partially severed "T" shaped holding structure resiliently extendable therefrom to engage the tip portions of skis. Lateral lugs on the base maintain ski spacing. Particular configuration allows formation by molding but provides substantial strength and durability.

Abstract: The rack for storing nuclear fuel elements is provided with a plurality of joints for laterally supporting the upstanding tubes. Each joint is formed by a bar welded to the corner of a square tube in which a fuel element is to be contained. Each bar is, in turn, laterally contacted and secured to the adjacent bar by a tightening means. In one embodiment, the connecting bars are disposed in side-by-side relation with the tightening means including a horizontally disposed nut and bolt unit. In another embodiment, the bars are in the form of square bars which are shaped to accommodate a vertical bolt and nut assembly. In this embodiment, annular members having conical surfaces are received in mating grooves at the ends of the bars so as to draw the bars together during tightening of the nut and bolt unit. In a third embodiment, four square bars are drawn together via two U-shaped members horizontally disposed bolts.

Abstract: According to the invention, a collapsible display module has a wall blank with wall panels connected end to end foldably relative to each other to define a continuous wall structure. The wall blank is convertible between a flattened state wherein it can be readily stored and transported, and an expanded display state wherein pairs of opposed, facing panels bound a storage space. Flaps with associated teeth are foldably associated with the panels of one wall panel pair. The flaps on the one wall panel pair have teeth that can be meshed in mutually overlapping relationship to define a shelf for placement of display articles.

Abstract: An intravenous fluid container carrier including an elongated telescopic device having an outer tubular shell within which is positioned an extension rod spring loaded to retract the rod into the tubular shell, an anti-rotation device to prevent rotation of the tubular shell with respect to the extension rod, and a rod locking device to hold the extension rod locked in any position between full extension out of the shell and full retraction within the shell. The locking device is releasable by a spring loaded actuation collar surrounding the shell proximate to the lower end thereof. The upper end of the extension rod is formed with a loop for suspension from a ceiling track mounted carrier, from a wall mounted bracket, or from a floor supported stand or carrier.

Abstract: An improved knockdown tray assembly which is capable of supporting heavier loads than the tray assembly of my companion co-pending patent application Ser. No. 639,045, using paperboard or cardboard trays and supporting members. The tray supporting members are of a new construction and are formed of inverted U-shaped beams which are provided at the center of each beam with interfitting pivot structure. The interfitting pivot structure is formed by providing a pin in a shallow wall molding on the bottom U-beam and a socket which has a much greater elevation on the upper U-beam, the shallow beam and deep socket improving the stability of the interfitting pivot portion of the beams thereby preventing any unintended disengagement of the pivot and socket element.

Abstract: A baseball equipment holder comprising an elongate tubular housing that can have a diameter sufficient to accommodate a plurality of playing balls in side-by-side relationship. A plurality of longitudinally aligned openings open to the housing to retain a plurality of baseball bats. Hanger members extend from the housing for suspending items of baseball equipment. The housing is connectable to upright structure such as a chain link fence.

Abstract: A compact garment rack features a master frame that attaches to a pole or wall fixture in a closet. The master frame has a series of tiered sub-frame sections that are articulated with respect to the master frame. Each sub-frame section has a respective hanger rod member that carries an item of apparel. The sub-frame sections are movable from a generally fold-down position to an open access position. When a sub-frame section is in the open access position, its corresponding hanger rod member is slidably disengageable from the sub-frame section, whereby the apparel item can be easily inserted or removed from the rack.

Abstract: A stocking display device having a plurality of stocking forms mounted on a support in such a manner that each form can be moved into a number of different angular positions whereby a fan-like arrangement of the forms can be achieved. The support for the forms includes positive locking means to securely hold each stocking form in the angularly adjusted position into which it has been moved.

Abstract: A universal connector for interconnecting a pair of elongated elements in adjustable angular relation includes a pair of cooperative clamping members adapted to be clamped in place on one of said elongated elements and a third member adapted to be secured to the other of said pair of elongated elements. Each of said clamping members includes a clamping portion intermediate the ends adapted to clampingly engage a surface on one side of one elongated element and has first and second opposite end portions extending outwardly thereof. The first end portions of the clamping members are pivotally and releasably interconnected for permitting opposed intermediate clamping portions to move toward and away from each other between a clamping position and an open position. The clamping members also include a pivot for supporting the third member of connector to permit angular adjustment between the pair of elongated elements when the connector members are clamped and secured in place.

Abstract: A rack for storing elongate core sample boxes is formed from three separate frames each having three uprights formed of timber, cross members of timber and a plurality of aluminum tubes extending across between the uprights and passing through bores in the uprights. Each junction between a tube and an upright is locked in position by a nail passing transversely to the tube through the upright. The frames can be transported in assembled form and then the rack completed by the application of end and top panels.

Abstract: An adjustable wire shelf has a flanged bracket mounted in perforated channel supports. The flanged bracket has a relieved portion at the rear extremity, trapping the rear edge of the shelf against the perforated channel. The front edge of the shelf has a depending portion which traps the front edge of the bracket. The bracket may also support intermediate shelf wires.

Abstract: A demountable system for the display of merchandise such as books, magazines, newspapers and the like. This system employs a top cap and contoured upright struts having an appropriate contour to orient shelving at different angles to the vertical from a upper most position on the strut to a lower most position. The system is easily installed or disassemblied at a particular place of business. The principal feature involves providing an open channel in the rear surface of each strut to releasably accept the edge of a spacer panel contoured to the desired configuration of the strut. In this way, the strut is always maintained in the proper configuration without the mechanical attachments of spacers and the like as previously employed. One end of each of the struts is received within a top cap and a further end engages the floor to maintain each strut in proper orientation without physical fasteners.

Abstract: A collapsible support structure for supporting and transporting a plurality of plant culture trays. The structure comprises a rectangular frame having at least two spaced parallel support tracks for receiving end portions of culture trays therebetween. Each track has an outer wall and are secured at their ends to opposed end walls. A retractable leg assembly is secured on adjacent ends of the frame and pivotally connected thereto and displaceable from the underside thereof whereby the leg assembly may be displaced from a support position wherein the frame is supported elevated from a ground surface by the leg assembly to a collapsed position wherein the leg assembly is located entirely within the frame. A retention slot releasably retains the leg assembly within the frame.

Abstract: A tray for collecting waste fluid from glasses prior to washing in an automatic dishwasher, consisting of four walls, a bottom of ribbed construction, and a plurality of attaching means to attach the tray to the glass rack.

Abstract: A ski rack for holding several pairs of skis and poles in a vertical position comprising a base, means formed in the base for holding the poles and ski holding means extending perpendicularly from said base.

Abstract: An adjustable auxiliary work surface assembly which includes a shelflike auxiliary work surface which is suitably connected to one end of a linkage, specifically a parallelogram linkage. The other end of this linkage is in turn connected to a carriage which is suitably rollingly supported within horizontally elongated guide rails, the latter being fixedly secured to the underside of a primary work surface. The parallelogram linkage enables the auxiliary work surface to be vertically swung upwardly and downwardly. This parallelogram linkage has a manually actuated lock so that the operator can lock the linkage at any selected elevation of the auxiliary work surface. In addition, the carriage can be rollingly moved so as to position the auxiliary work surface in a desired use position adjacent the edge of the primary work surface.