Abstract: A keyboard support assembly for a computer work stand is disclosed comprising a subplate (74) having a profiled opening (98, 100) along each side, and a keyboard support plate (78) residing on top of the subplate. A pair of pivotal locking devices (138) are attached to the underside of the keyboard support plate to depend into the subplate profiled openings, and to selectively engage against an underside of the subplate as the keyboard support plate is slideably re-positioned thereon. The locking devices (138) include gear teeth 140 which engage with a gear rack segment 102 along the subplate underside.

Abstract: A supporting apparatus for a semiconductor noncrystal rod comprises a movable ring adapted to move freely in horizontal directions unless it is engaged with the monocrystal rod, a lock means to prevent the movable ring from horizontally moving, and a drive means to elevate the movable ring.

Abstract: A manual tap guide having a base member which includes a drawer and a stiffening member for stiffening the base, a vertical upright, a horizontal support bar, and an arbor is shown and described. In this vertical tap guide, the arbor is rotated by hand, and may be positioned to any location on the table by means of adjustment of the horizontal support bar with respect to the vertical support.

Abstract: A plurality of horizontal shelves extend outwardly from a vertical supporting wall. Each of the shelves is formed on an arm structure having a pair of horizontally spaced arms connected by a cross member and a rack slidably resting on the arms across the width of the shelf lengthwise from arm to arm. The rack has a front section and a back section articulatingly interconnected, and slidable on the arms from a forward position wherein the front and back sections of the rack rest upon the arm and a rearward position wherein the front section only of the rack rests upon the arm and the back section of the rack extends perpendicularly therefrom and abuts against the wall.

Abstract: A main plate having a bookstop on its lower end and having a cavity on its inside. The cavity slidably retains two slide plates which are extendable from its lateral sides and one top plate which is extendable from its top. The top plate itself also has two slide plates which are extendable from its lateral sides when the top plate and the slide plates are extended. A support rod is adjustable in a multiplicity of grooves on the base plate and also adjustable on the back of the main plate for allowing a wide range of reading angles and support stability.

Abstract: An apparatus for movably supporting equipment on a surface which is elevated from the ground level. The apparatus includes a support member adapted for supporting equipment. The support member is movably supported by the surface so that equipment supported by the support member is movable to desired locations on the surface. The apparatus further includes a restraining member for restraining the movement of the support member on the surface to prevent the support member and the equipment thereon from falling off the surface.

Abstract: A roller-equipped platform movably supported upon a tabletop having a straight, accessible rear edge, the platform including a straight depending flange received in a guide channel defined by the rear edge of the tabletop and a guide track secured to that rear edge. Stop elements at opposite ends of the track limit the extent of sideways movement of the platform upon the tabletop.

Abstract: A shelf assembly is disclosed for use with an appliance. The appliance has a top work surface with opposing side edges and a control panel disposed at a rear portion of and extending above the top work surface. The shelf assembly comprises a tray for providing an additional work surface and having opposite first and second ends. First and second side support panels are disposed substantially vertically and each has a top end adapted to be attached to a corresponding one of the first and second ends of said tray and a bottom end adapted for resting upon the top work surface. A bracket extends between and is attached at opposite ends to the first and second side support panels, respectively. The bracket has at least one foot disposed at a height above the top work surface and rests on the top of the control panel to steady the shelf assembly and to orient the additional work surface horizontally.

Abstract: A table comprises a floor engaging base section including a top structural member having an upwardly facing horizontally disposed surface and a downwardly facing horizontally disposed surface. The structural member is in spaced relation above the supporting floor and has a slot formed therein. A top member has an upwardly facing horizontally disposed supporting surface and a second downwardly facing surface disposed in facing relation to the upwardly facing surface of the top structural member of the base section. Guide means extend downwardly from the top member through the slot formed in the top structural member of the base section for attaching the top member to the base section to permit movement of the top member relative to the base section along the path defined by the slot.

Abstract: A swivel mount support apparatus for supporting a power tool or the like comprising a base plate which may be secured to a workbench or a wall in the vicinity of a work area and a support plate on which the tool may be secured. First and second elongated generally S-shaped members are pivotably coupled to both the base plate and the support plate such that the support plate carrying the tool may be pivoted about the base plate in order to position the tool in an out-of-the-way location for storage or to a convenient work location for use.

Abstract: A supporting device for a data display unit (32) consists of a base plate (26) which can be swivelled about a vertical axis (24) and on which a supporting plate (30), on which the data display unit (32) stands, is longitudinally displaceable. A slide, which supports the bearing specifying the swivel axis of the base plate (26), is additionally linearly displaceable (38).

Abstract: A mounting stand for a cathode ray tube display screen and a keyboard work station includes a base having a screen platform mounted between two sides. A fixed copy support surface is also mounted between the two sides in front of the screen platform and is inclined downwardly. A movable copy support surface is hingedly mounted to the fixed copy support surface for moving between a use position and a nonuse position. In the use position, the copy support surface is at substantially the same angle of inclination as the fixed copy support surface so that a substantially continuous supporting surface is provided for copy material. In the nonuse position, the movable copy support surface is angled with respect to the fixed copy support surface. A suitable mechanism is provided for holding the movable copy support surface in the use position with the keyboard in front of the movable copy support surface during use.

Abstract: An adjustable work table is disclosed comprising a frame having spaced apart sides (6), a horizontal shaft (60) supported between the sides of the frame, and a table surface assembly (10) rotatively mounted to the shaft. Camming angular adjustment means (98, 110) is provided for rotating the table surface assembly into selective angular positions about the shaft. Vertically actuating scissor arms (44, 46) are further provided for moving the support shaft upward and downward whereby providing a vertical adjustment.

Abstract: An electrical discharge machining apparatus having an improved bed which provides improved control over the gap between a machining head and a workpiece by reducing the amount of deformation produced in the bed when the table and saddle are moved. The bed is constituted by an upper plate and side plates, with saddle guide rails being disposed on the upper plate, a saddle movably mounted on the saddle guide rails, table guide rails mounted on the saddle, and a workpiece-supporting table movably mounted on the saddle guide rails. In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, the saddle guide rails are positioned at the edges of the upper plate, directly above the side plates of the bed. In another embodiment, reinforcing members are provided under the upper plate, extending parallel to and directly under respective ones of guide rails.

Abstract: A stand for a display terminal and keyboard comprising a table-like plate for the terminal, titably mounted on a guide means, and a shelf for said keyboard which slides into and out of said guide means. The guide means is rotatably mounted on a carriage which rolls on a horizontal rail. The display terminal and the keyboard can be rotated in any direction and moved along the rail so that they are accessible to two users working beside the stand. Additionally, the keyboard may be moved independently toward and away from the display terminal to accommodate the user.

Abstract: An extendable shelf for a display rack permits the shelf to be pulled out to permit stocking and product rotation and permits it to be used in different sizes. A wire shelf is formed of hingedly connected sections with their sides connected to telescoping sheet metal side support brackets. The side support brackets are constructed and mounted so that they may be positioned to extend vertically either above or below plane of the wire shelving to selectively form side edges of the shelf. The rearmost section of the shelf when pivoted out of the plane of the shelf and held by a detent may contact product on the shelf to pull the product forward when the shelf is pulled out. This will allow restocking of fresh product at the rearmost section of the shelf when it is again pivoted down to the plane of the shelf.

Abstract: An ironing board comprises a plurality of sections which are connected by a link system. The sections are graded in size such that adjacent sections can be nested within one another. The link system comprises individual links having sufficient length to permit the sections to go from a nested condition to an aligned condition.

Abstract: For use as a component of a display stand, an extendible shelf comprises a pair of elongated primary bracket elements each arranged for mounting at one end thereof on suitable supporting means such as a pair of upright elements forming components of a display stand, a pair of secondary bracket elements telescopically mounted respectively on said primary bracket elements, a main shelf element supported at its ends by the secondary bracket elements, and a collapsible shelf element including at least two hingedly connected parts one of which is hingedly connected with the rear of said main shelf element and the other of which is hingedly connected with said primary elements respectively, said collapsible shelf element being in collapsed condition when said main shelf element is in its retracted position and being effective to form a supplementary shelf at the rear of said main shelf element when said main shelf element and said secondary bracket elements are in their extended positions.

Abstract: A durable, lightweight, non-metallic replacement rack, or tray assemblage, which is uniquely designed to be readily interchangeable with the metal racks normally provided by the leading manufacturers of refrigerated cases adapted for use in displaying produce, meats, deli items and the like. The novel tray assemblage of the invention is constructed of lightweight, high density, injection molded polyethylene (structural foam). The unique assemblage embodies several interlocking, interchangeable parts such as partitions, elevated trays and data display standards, which can be interconnected so as to substantially increase the versatility of the assemblage over the metal racks of the type generally furnished by the display case manufacturers.

Abstract: A portable table assembly supports a terminal on the main table portion thereof, and a keyboard on the auxiliary table portion thereof. The tilt of the main table, the vertical heights of the main and auxiliary tables, and the linear distance between the main and auxiliary tables are adjustable by a user sitting in a normal position adjacent the auxiliary table. Locking casters on the bottoms of the mobile base for the table assemblies may be locked or unlocked also from the user's sitting position, and the combined center of gravity of the main and auxiliary tables overlies a central leg of the base. A handle mounted to the rear of the main table also stops the terminal from sliding off the rear of the main table, and provides for proper positioning of the cords leading to the terminal.

Abstract: A workpiece support system for a power tool, preferably a multipurpose woodworking tool of the type having a frame, a main table mounted on the frame, and a power-driven tool member associated with the main table. The support system comprises a first pair of tubular rails attached to longitudinal sides of the main table, a pair of extension rods telescoping within the rails, an auxiliary table having a second pair of rails attached thereto which telescope over and are supported by the protruding portions of the rods. The support system includes capstan screws for releasably locking the extension rods to the pairs of rails. The system may include at least one secondary table mounted on the frame and having a third pair of rails telescoping over ends of the protruding portions and including similar locking means. Another embodiment includes a side frame for supporting long workpieces.

Abstract: A writing board for use as an accessory to a brief or attache case has a main housing and four telescopically received auxiliary panels. The auxiliary panels may be telescoped outward to form together with the main housing a large surface on which to rest papers and files or telescoped into the housing in overlapping relationship to form a compact unit readily stored within a brief or attache case. The housing is formed of three parallel plates spaced apart to form two passages in each of which a pair of auxiliary panels is received. Strips of panel material, metal channels or special clips may be used to hold the plates of the housing in proper spaced relation. The two lateral auxiliary panels include pockets to secure papers and the edges of one auxiliary panel and the housing include lips to limit slippage of papers or writing tools into a seated user's lap.

Abstract: Adjustable display apparatus comprising a pair of laterally spaced side supporting elements, each having an elongated front leg, an elongated rear leg, an upper section joined to the upper ends of the front and rear legs, and a lower section joined to the front and rear legs near the lower ends thereof. Elongated support bars are removably connected to the upper and lower sections of the supporting elements and are positioned near the rear legs of the supporting elements. A pair of support panels, such as aperture boards, are secured to the rear portions of the support bars to provide a mounting surface extending between the supporting elements. The support panels are overlapped at their inner ends and are removably connected together at their overlapped portions. Laterally adjustable display racks are removably mounted in vertically spaced relation on the support panels and are laterally adjusted to extend across the support panels from one supporting element to the other.

Abstract: The storage and display rack includes four like panel structures (A) and a plurality of dividers (B) mounted between opposite panel structures. Each panel structure includes an outer wall (30) from which a face portion (32), a rear edge portion (34), a tongue portion (36), a tongue receiving portion (38), and a plurality of rib pairs (40, 42, 44, 46, 48, 50, 60, 62) project inward. The face portion has breakout regions (86) which are adapted to be removed from panel structures disposed at the sides of the rack such that associate rib pairs slidably receive the dividers. Each divider has a display box supporting area (200), a display box retaining projection (206), an extra parts supporting area (202), a pair of guide edges (220, 222) which are slidably received in rib pairs of opposite side panels, and a handle (240) for facilitating manual sliding of the dividers.

Abstract: A shelf assembly for a storage locker having a plurality of upright rails locatable in the corners of the locker. A plurality of generally horizontal shelves are releasably mounted on the rails. Each shelf has first and second shelf members having cooperating guides which allow lateral expansion of the shelves to permit the shelf assembly to be used with different sized lockers. A releasable fastener holds the shelf members in their adjusted positions.

Abstract: The distinguishing feature of the method is that a glass stack is formed in a space between container straps, and the glass stack is restrained by positively expanding the elastic straps by means of individual expanding systems which are provided between straps and guides, with concurrent pressing of a stack in the direction parallel with its plane.An apparatus for carrying out the method comprises a casing, upper and lower guides secured thereto which are installed in a mirror reflecting position and have elastic straps, and individual systems for expanding the elastic straps which are made in the form of two rows of similar members dispersed with respect to the straps and axially shift.The upper row of the members is rigidly coupled to said straps and the lower row is disposed freely on the guides. Another apparatus for carrying out the method comprises individual systems for expanding the elastic straps which are made in the form of pivotally interconnected links having upper and lower pivots.

Abstract: A push-off type manure spreader has the floor of the spreader composed of a front and rear portion with the front portion sliding rearwardly over and on the rear portion. A push-off is provided to move material from the front to the rear ends of the front floor portion. The rear portion is encased within a plastic cover and rails are provided on the rear floor portion that engage pads on the front or upper floor portion to hold the underside of the front portion out of engagement with the plastic surface on the rear portion.

Abstract: A novel shelf support system which is capable of bearing heavy loads and provides a large measure of adjustability, yet is completely self-contained and only very minimally visible where the shelf meets the wall. The system comprises threaded fasteners for securement to a wall, e.g. at the stud locations, each fastener bearing a support shaft and a spring clip for interengagement with detent grooves which run lengthwise of elongated recessed chambers within the shelf.

Abstract: An assembly of two sliding portions with respective folding legs comprises a supporting frame deployable on a bed or the like so that infrared radiation may be used from an ordinary electric blanket lifted-away from a sleeper's body, thus freeing the sleeper from body contact with any blanket; the assembly is lightweight and portable and can be set-up for use and folded for storage without any tools, gravitational force being used to hold the subassemblies together.

Abstract: A bathroom space expander including a first member removably but securely connected to a toilet tank cover, a second member swingably connected to the first member, hinge means connecting the members to a first closed storage position and a second open operational position. The second member including expandible side walls and a downwardly extending support member resting upon a toilet seat cover for keeping the second member in the horizontal operational position for use while folding clothes, diapering a baby or the like.

Abstract: A screen printer has a flat bed coplanar with a loading and an unloading surface on opposite sides thereof, the bed being divided into a stationary middle section and two movable outer sections confronting one another along boundary lines paralleling the direction of movement of copy sheets from the loading surface to the unloading surface. Such movement is effected with the aid of a conveyor comprising two chains underneath the bed entraining sheet-gripping jaws through the gaps formed between these sections when they are transversely separated. The jaws are almost flush with the plane of the bed and the loading and unloading surfaces; upon closure of the bed sections, they are received in cutouts of the outer sections and are thus immobilized while a printing screen descends into contact with a copy sheet overlying the bed.

Abstract: An over-the-bed table including a central top portion having a first end portion slidably mounted on one end thereof and a second end portion slidably mounted on the other end thereof. A first U-shaped leg member is pivotally mounted on the outer end of the first top end portion, and a second U-shaped leg member is pivotally mounted on the outer end of the second top end portion. The length of the leg members is such that the same support the top portions above and spaced from the uppermost surface of a bed over which the top is placed with the legs extending downwardly alongside the bed. The length of the top is adjustable to a length greater than the width of the bed.With the table free of a bed the legs may be pivoted to a position under the top members for compact storage.

Abstract: An adjustable shelving rack is disclosed having two elements. The first element includes two sections interconnected by a series of planar rungs, one of the sections being disposed above the plane formed by said rungs and the other section being disposed below the plane formed by said rungs. The second element includes two sections supporting a series of planar rungs having both of its sections disposed on the same side of the plane formed by said rungs. The rungs of both elements lie in the same plane when the two elements are coupled together.

Abstract: The present invention is a shelving system for storing cans in a pantry so that the labels on the cans are visible. The shelving system includes a plurality of identical variable shelves. Each variable shelf includes a pair of platforms on which the cans are placed and each of which has a bore at one end and a mount on which both platforms are slideably coupled and which has a pair of slots that are aligned with the bores of the platforms. Each variable shelf also includes a pair of supports which are mechanically coupled to the mount by a hinge and are disposed so that the supports intersect each other and a mechanism for adjusting and maintaining the height of the platforms and mount which is determined by the variable point of intersection of the supports. The variable shelves can be placed in serial so that their sides are adjacent to each or in parallel so that the height of each mount is higher the closer it is to the back of the pantry.

Abstract: An in-depth storage device where fixed shelves are supported on a plurality of vertical uprights and a sliding shelf is used in conjunction with each of the fixed shelves to provide in-depth storage space. The sliding shelves may be moved either manually or by powered mechanical means horizontally so as to align the leading edge of the sliding shelves with the leading edge of the fixed shelves. The track means upon which the sliding shelf is movable consists of a pair of channel beam members forming a simple beam connection between the fixed shelf members. Each channel beam carries a plurality of rollers which are mounted to the vertical flange of the channel beam within the channel portion of said beam. The sliding shelves are supported by an I beam, the lower flange of which engages the rollers which are mounted within the channel beams.

Abstract: A sectional rack comprises a plurality of modular rack units for holding articles, and pivotal joint means for connecting the rack units together so that the units can pivotally swing relative to one another. Each of the rack units comprises oblong top and bottom plates having holes in both end portions, a post for connecting the two plates together by fitting at both ends in the holes of the plates, and top and bottom fasteners for securing and fastening the post to the plates. The pivotal joint means comprises oblong top and bottom connecting plates having pivot holes formed in both end portions, stepped posts having their ends extending into the pivot holes of the two connecting plates to connect them pivotally to the top and bottom plates of the rack units, and top and bottom fasteners for securing and fastening the posts to the top and bottom plates of the rack units. The top fasteners have a recess each and the bottom fasteners a projection each adapted to mate with the recess.

Abstract: A movable distribution container that is adjustable to vary its width. The container has a frame of generally right-angled parallelepipedic shape that supports a plurality of juxtaposed shelves. The vertical corners of the frame are defined by vertically-extending members, pairs of which are interconnected to form the sides of the frame. The sides are adjustably interconnected to each other. Each side supports one-half of a shelf, with the lowermost half being rigidly connected to the vertical members and the upper halves being adjustable. The shelf halves extend towards each other to define a support surface. The distance between the shelf halves is varied by changing the distance between the interconnected sides. Wheels are connected to the frame to facilitate its movement.

Abstract: A cooking grid is disclosed which is adjustable for both length and width. The grid includes special tongs that are provided to lift the grid from a cooking pan and to adjust the length and width of the grid. Removable legs are attached to the corners of the grid to elevate the roast above the roasting pan bottom, as desired.

Abstract: A two piece, lengthwise telescopically adjustable, shelf adapted to be mounted between vertical structural members or studs in a building. The lengthwise adjustability permits use of the shelf arrangement in spite of wide variations in the center-to-center spacing between the structural members.

Abstract: Storage racking in which each bay, which is disposed back-to-back with another bay, contains a wheeled trolley which carries a standard pallet. The trolley can move to the rear of the bay against the restoring force of elastic cables to leave sufficient room at the front of the bay for another standard pallet.

Abstract: A modular shelf unit capable of assuming a variety of horizontal widths and angular configurations. The aesthetically pleasing shelf unit is formed from two independent upstanding side supports each having a plurality of cantilevered shelves extending therefrom and cooperative with one another to provide an interdigitated, self-supporting shelf unit that is both expandable in the horizontal direction and rotatable about an axis common to each independent side support. The resulting shelf unit is an adjustable, self-supporting structure which is readily adaptable for use in available spaces in homes and offices.

Abstract: An expandable rack comprising a plurality of shelf sections, each having beaded longitudinal edges of such size as to allow one section to telescope into the next section and bracket means only slidably supporting said sections and having a shelf receiving portion which substantially matches the exterior shape of said shelf sections thereby allowing said shelf sections freedom of movement only in a longitudinal direction.

Abstract: An assembable jouncing apparatus having a pair of portable and adjustable stanchions selectively positionable in space relation and operative to support a board therebetween at selective distances from the ground or floor; each stanchion including a board supporting member operative to receive and transmit maximum vertical and minimal horizontal force components to the stanchions from the board as it is downwardly deflected therebetween. The board being loosely retained between the stanchions by removable devices secure at each end portion of the board.

Abstract: A shelf bracket assembly includes a bracket having a plate and a pair of flanges defining three orthogonal mounting surfaces. A clamp assembly is slidably mounted on one of the flanges, for clamping a shelf to the top of the other flange. A shelf extends between a pair of such brackets, and may be an expansible shelf.

Abstract: A merchandising system is disclosed which provides improved supporting brackets for mounting wire shelves on spaced apart structures secured to a supporting wall. The supporting brackets are provided with a pair of detachable clamps by which the brackets can be simply hingedly attached to the sides of a wire shelf formed with a back wall as well as the sides of a more conventional wire shelf formed without a back wall.

Abstract: The structure of the present invention comprises an index file in the form of a shiftable table longitudinally operable upon a support base. The table is shiftable upon antifriction means, and may be releasably locked in position. Means is provided for sectionalizing the index cards or data folders carried by the table to maximize accessibility and minimize operator fatigue.