Abstract: Provided is a multiply configurable modular study carrel. Also provided is a study carrel having at least one locking post; and at least one panel affixed to the locking post. Also provided is a study carrel including a panel having a bottom edge, and a first and second panel brace; the first and second panel brace supporting the panel such that the bottom edge of the panel is perpendicular to the first and second panel braces. Also provided is study carrel having a first panel, and a second panel; the first panel having a slot in the middle of the bottom edge; the second panel having a slot in the middle of the top edge; and the slot of the first panel seated in the slot of the second panel such that the first and second panel are perpendicularly affixed to each other.

Abstract: A convertible lifting device including a base. A vertical stanchion is coupled with respect to the base. A horizontal stanchion is pivotally coupled with respect to the vertical stanchion. The horizontal stanchion includes a hook disposed on an outer end thereof. A hydraulic ram is coupled between the vertical stanchion and the horizontal stanchion. A hydraulic pump is coupled with the vertical stanchion in communication with the hydraulic ram. The pump has a handle coupled thereto to facilitate raising and lowering of the hydraulic ram so as to pivot the horizontal stanchion with respect to the vertical stanchion.