Abstract: The mobile stage framework includes a plurality of spaced-apart column structures and a first and a second self-contained unit. Both units are separated from one another when the mobile stage framework is fully disassembled for transportation. The first unit includes an articulated floor structure and the second unit includes an articulated roof structure. Both structures are in an unfolded working position when the mobile stage framework is fully assembled and are in their folded transport position when the mobile stage framework is fully disassembled for transportation. A method of handling a mobile stage framework is also disclosed.

Abstract: A pair of socks and a pair of complementary fasteners to hold the pair of socks together while the socks are being washed, dried and stored in a drawer. The pair of fasteners are connected to one another so that one sock is attached to the other. In one preferred embodiment, a snap is attached inside the first sock and a receptacle is attached inside the second sock. Protective flaps lie over and cover the snap and receptacle inside the socks. With the snap and receptacle uncovered, the snap is moved into mating engagement with and detachably connected to the receptacle. In a second preferred embodiment, a locking ring is attached outside the first sock and a clip is attached outside the second sock. A retractable hook of the ring is removably received through an opening in the clip, whereby the ring is detachably connected to the clip.

Abstract: The articulated floor structure is for use in a mobile stage framework having a horizontally-extending elongated base. The floor structure includes at least two pairs of adjacent elongated floor panels forming altogether a set of at least four successive floor panels that are pivotally attached in juxtaposition at corresponding major lateral side edges using a plurality of concealed panel hinges. The floor panels are movable between a vertical transport position and a horizontal working position using actuators and linkage assemblies. The floor structure also includes spaced-apart joists that are positioned underneath the floor panels when the floor structure is in a deployed working configuration.