Abstract: The invention discloses unique brackets, which form a bracket assembly that may be placed at any location of various components to form an assembly piece, such as furniture. An assembled furniture piece made of furniture panels interconnected with attached engaging and receiving brackets is provided. The engaging and receiving brackets are positioned on components to facilitate the connection of the components. A method to assemble furniture having preformed arm, base, seat and back components is provided. This method of assembly saves on shipment costs, and facilitates the repair of damaged furniture.

Abstract: A telescoping slide assembly is provided for slidably carrying a load. The telescoping slide assembly includes interconnected load-carrying, intermediate, and stationary slide members movable relative to one another, a first slide lock arranged to couple the intermediate slide member to the load-carrying slide member, and a second slide lock arranged to couple the intermediate slide member to the load-carrying slide member. The second slide lock is spaced apart from the first slide lock. The telescoping slide assembly further includes a cam block positioned to engage the first slide block.

Abstract: A telescoping slide assembly includes a latch blade pivotably mounted on an intermediate slide member, a latching lip on a stationary slide member, and a cam on a load-carrying slide member. The latch blade engages the latching lip automatically to block movement of the intermediate slide member relative to the stationary slide member toward a fully retracted position. The cam on the stationary slide member engages and pivots the latch blade to a position disengaging the latching lip in response to movement of the load-carrying slide member relative to the intermediate and stationary slide members toward a fully retracted position so that the intermediate slide member is released from latching engagement with the stationary slide member and free to move toward its fully retracted position.

Abstract: The present invention relates to telescoping slide assemblies having interconnected slide members including a stationary slide member, a chassis slide member, and an intermediate slide member positioned therebetween, and particularly to mechanisms for governing movement of a chassis slide member in a telescoping slide assembly. More particularly, the invention relates to multiple telescoping slide assemblies coupled together in parallel spaced-apart relation by a fixture attached to their respective intermediate slide members.

Abstract: A locking assembly, used for moving articles between a fully retracted position and a fully extended position, comprises, a stationary slide member, an intermediate slide member slideably connected to the stationary slide member, a load-carrying slide member slidably connected to the intermediate slide member for sliding movement relative to the intermediate slide member, and a locking lever rotatably coupled to the load-carrying slide member. The locking lever including an outer grip portion, and a locking portion for locking the load-carrying slide member to the stationary slide member to prevent relative movement between the load-carrying slide member and the stationary slide member when the assembly is fully retracted position, and a ramp portion for preventing the locking portion from locking the load-carrying slide member to the intermediate slide member in response to movement of the load-carrying slide member relative to the intermediate slide member.

Abstract: A bearing retainer assembly for use in a telescoping slide assembly exposed to shock or vibration. Advantageously, this improved retainer assembly is configured to include an innovative arrangement and placement of both steel and plastic ball bearings in a retainer so as to facilitate sliding movement of adjacent slide members in a telescoping slide assembly without suffering from unwanted friction and drag that might otherwise degrade the operability of a slide assembly containing a conventional ball bearing retainer assembly.

Abstract: A telescoping slide assembly is provided for moving a load between a fully retracted position and a fully extended position. The telescoping slide assembly includes a load-carrying slide member and an intermediate slide member and each slide member is formed to include a locking aperture. The telescoping slide assembly further includes means for locking the load-carrying and intermediate slide members to their fully retracted positions. The locking means includes a locking pin and means for yieldably biasing the locking pin to a slide-locking position passing through the locking aperture of each slide member when the slide members occupy their fully retracted positions.

Abstract: A roller assembly for use in a telescoping slide assembly having at least two slide members that are slidably interconnected for movement along the longitudinal axis of the slide assembly, the roller assembly comprising a plurality of rollers for maintaining vertical spacing between the interconnected slide members, a spacer maintaining lateral spacing between the interconnected slide members, formed to include a first vertical side wall having a first opening, a second vertical side wall having a second opening, and a laterally extending open-ended aperture interconnection the first and second openings, the second means further including a bearing loosely received in the laterally extending open-ended aperture for lateral sliding movement relative to the spacer and arranged to extend through each of the first and second openings, and side walls for longitudinally aligning the plurality of rollers, positioned to lie adjacent to the rollers for longitudinally aligning the rollers so that the rollers roll along

Abstract: A telescoping platform assembly able to convert each unit of distance moved by a driver into two, four, or greater number of units of platform extension includes five or more interconnected slide members. The interconnected slide members are extended by operation of a powered driver coupled to the second slide member cooperating with first, second, and third cable and pulley mechanisms. The first cable and pulley mechanism couples the first, second, and third slide members together so that the third slide extends twice as far as the second slide member. The second cable and pulley mechanism couples the second, third, and fourth slide members together so that the fourth slide members extends three times as far as the second slide member. The third cable and pulley mechanism couples the third, fourth, and fifth slide members together so that the fifth slide member extends four times as far as the second slide member.

Abstract: A slide track assembly is provided for supporting movable drawers or the like in a cabinet. The slide track assembly includes a first slide track and a second slide track coupled to the first slide track for sliding movement thereon. A locking pin is mounted on the second slide track to project into the aperture formed in a flexible strip mounted on the first slide track upon alignment of the first and second slide tracks in a predetermined position. A button on the second slide track is movable against the flexible strip to urge the flexible strip out of locking engagement with the locking pin, thereby permitting relative movement of the first and second slide tracks.

Abstract: A telescoping slide assembly includes a lock release member slidably positioned between a drawer slide member and an intermediate slide member. In response to movement of the drawer slide member outward to its extended position, the lock release member moves to break a locking connection between a cabinet slide member and the intermediate slide member that prevents relative movement of the intermediate slide member and a cabinet slide member. Breaking the locking connection between the intermediate slide member and the cabinet slide member allows outward movement of the intermediate slide member. The lock release member is desirably a bearing retainer slidably coupled to the intermediate slide member and configured to slidably support the drawer slide member.

Abstract: A telescoping assembly includes a drawer slide member that is slidable toward its retracted position to unlock a trigger lever interconnecting intermediate and cabinet slide members, thereby permitting relative movement between the intermediate and cabinet slide members. Otherwise, the trigger lever acts to block rearward movement of the intermediate slide member toward its retracted position relative to the stationary cabinet member.

Abstract: A slide track assembly is provided for supporting movable drawers or the like in a cabinet. The slide track assembly includes a first slide track and a second slide track coupled to the first slide track for sliding movement thereon. A locking pin is mounted on the second slide track to project into the aperture formed in a flexible strip mounted on the first slide track upon alignment of the first and second slide tracks in a predetermined position. A button on the second slide track is movable against the flexible strip to urge the flexible strip out of locking engagement with the locking pin, thereby permitting relative movement of the first and second slide tracks.

Abstract: An amusement and exercise device for use by one or two participants comprises a thin disc and a looped cord which passes through apertures in the disc. A pair of waistbands are secured to the opposed ends of the cord and are adapted to fit around the midsections of the participants. The disc is first set in spinning motion by a participant spinning the disc by hand, and the motion is maintained by each participant moving his waist inward and outward.A pair of hollow, tubular hand grip members are slidably mounted on the remote ends of the cord enabling respective outer end loops to be formed for securement either around body portions of the user or alternatively around a belt worn by the user.