Abstract: A device that sits on a flat surface, such as a table, desk, or counter top and the like to hold reading material such as newspapers, magazines, books, copy to be typed, sheet music, recipe cards, and the like in an upright position to save space on the table, desk, or counter top and to make the reading materials easy to read. This also keeps the hands of the user free for such activities as eating and writing. The device consists of a base piece which has on each end a rectangular notch into which fits a matching rectangular member. The rectangular members are hinged into the notches with dowels which allows the members to swivel, and two tines are inserted into each of the swiveling members. When the device is not in use the swiveling members swivel down and the tines in them swivel down, to lie flat on the base piece. This makes the device compact and easy to carry and store.

Abstract: An arm rest is disclosed that has a base that fits securely into a cavity in the molded, manufacturer-equipped console that is located between the driver and the front passenger seats of certain vehicles. The base piece of the arm rest extends up vertically from the cavity that is part of the molded console that is located between the driver and front passenger seat and has a groove at its top. A flat member, the arm rest piece, has a tongue on its underside and this tongue fits into the groove in the top of the base piece to form the complete arm rest. The upper side of the arm rest piece is finished to be comfortable to the human arm and to aesthetically match the interior of the vehicle.

Abstract: A portable light is disclosed having a box-shaped housing with a rectangular front opening adapted to secure pivotally a front plate to which a conical reflector and incandescent light are attached. The housing supports an interior battery and is provided with a plurality of exterior L-shaped members on each of its exterior sides. A corresponding substantially oval-shaped clasp is provided at each end of a belt which is threaded through slots in a flexible oblong member for attachment to the housing. Alternatively, the portable light can be mounted on a bracket mount secured on a wall surface or clipped onto the user's clothing.