Abstract: This invention relates to a table (10) that includes a table top (11) having an upper support surface that in use lies in a substantially horizontal plane. The table top (11) is supported by an upstanding post (14) which includes a lower end portion that is spaced from said table top and is supported in a generally upstanding attitude by a plurality of supports (17) that extend outwardly from said lower end portion, each of said supports including a distal end portion that in use is adapted to engage a foundation. One of said supports (17a) is adjustable and wherein movement of the adjustable support is controlled by control means (39) housed within the post (14) adjacent the table top (11).

Abstract: A portable table includes a pedestal arranged to be penetrated into the ground and a tray member arranged to be selectively supported on a top end of the pedestal so as to remain readily separable for transport or storage. A beverage holder arranged to be slidably supported on an upper portion of the pedestal. The pedestal has an offset portion arranged to prevent downwardly sliding of the beverage holder below the upper portion of the pedestal. The tray member includes an upper supporting surface and stiffening ribs therebelow having a matching profile for nested stacking of a plurality of tray members separated from their respective pedestals.

Abstract: A support system comprises a hub comprising a channel, a leg comprising a finger that slideably engages the channel, and a washer that prevents the finger from disengaging the channel, wherein a multi-dimensional force is exerted that tightens the connection therebetween when the hub, the leg, and the washer are connected together. A method of connecting a support system for an article of furniture comprises inserting a finger of a leg into a channel of a hub to form a mating connection therebetween, connecting a washer to the hub to maintain the finger within the channel, and exerting a multi-dimensional force to secure the leg to the hub.

Abstract: A laptop computer desk.

Abstract: A laptop computer desk.

Abstract: A table and seating arrangement includes a tabletop having an underside and an edge. A pedestal supports the tabletop. The pedestal includes an X-shaped base with a plurality of upwardly extending slotted pedestal sheets. Each sheet has a slot accommodating a respective slot in another sheet by sliding the slots together. One or more seat assemblies, such as stools, are horizontally movable between a use position on the ground and at least a portion of each seat is movable beyond the edge of the tabletop. In a storage position, the entire seat assembly is positioned with a predetermined area below the underside of the tabletop. Each seat assembly includes a seat support frame having two flat vertical walls joined by one arcuate wall, enclosing a hollow storage chamber therebetween; wherein the vertical walls are constructed to rest adjacent to the table pedestal in a storage position of non-use.

Abstract: A table and stool seating arrangement includes a tabletop having an underside and an edge. A pedestal supports the tabletop. The pedestal includes an X-shaped base with a plurality of upwardly extending slotted pedestal sheets. Each sheet has a slot accommodating a respective slot in another sheet by sliding the slots together. One or more seat assemblies, such as stools, are horizontally movable between a use position on the ground and at least a portion of each seat is movable beyond the edge of the tabletop. In a storage position, the entire seat assembly is positioned with a predetermined area below the underside of the tabletop. Each seat assembly includes a seat support frame having two flat vertical walls joined by one arcuate wall, enclosing a hollow storage chamber therebetween; wherein the vertical walls are constructed to rest adjacent to the table pedestal in a storage position of non-use.

Abstract: Overbed table assemblies and table assemblies for use with a patient support surface are presented herein. In one embodiment, the overbed table assembly includes a movable base for supporting the overbed table assembly and a tabletop spaced from the base. A support beam structure interconnects the tabletop and the base. The support beam structure is attached to the base at a point below the upper surface thereof. In other embodiments, one or more elongated glide arms project transversely from the base to abut the ground and thereby provide cantilevered support for the tabletop. Optionally, the glide arm(s) are generally parallel with the ground, and less than approximately one inch high. The base may include an array of wheels, at least three of which are positioned directly under one side of the tabletop. The tabletop may be vertically adjustable, having an adjustable height of approximately 20-40 inches from the ground.

Abstract: Portable workstation or desk apparatus and methods. In one embodiment, a portable workstation is comprised of a plurality of components including a work surface or upper element, a stem or support element, and an anchor or base element. In one variant, the work surface element (and/or the base element) can be mounted to the stem element in first and second configurations. The various configurations provides a substantially level work surface (relative to the base) or a substantially inclined work surface, and/or varying degrees of offset relative to the base.

Abstract: A joint obstacle to ants is formed from two or more moats containing a liquid such as water, or a water dish soap mixture, spaced closely apart. The moats surround a table or serving plate for presenting dessert. The moats are separated by a short band about the same width as the moats. By spacing the moats closely apart, the ants rejects a path across the second moat, thereby preventing the ants from reaching the dessert.

Abstract: A portable table apparatus with an upper table top, a centrally located post opening, a lower table top including a centrally located post opening and being positioned below the upper table top, a pole having a distal end for penetrating a substrate and an opposite end for passing through the centrally located pole opening in the upper table top and the centrally located pole opening in the lower table top, and a curtain removably positioned around the outer edge of the upper table top.

Abstract: A support system comprises a hub comprising a channel, a leg comprising a finger that slideably engages the channel, and a washer that prevents the finger from disengaging the channel, wherein a multi-dimensional force is exerted that tightens the connection therebetween when the hub, the leg, and the washer are connected together. A method of connecting a support system for an article of furniture comprises inserting a finger of a leg into a channel of a hub to form a mating connection therebetween, connecting a washer to the hub to maintain the finger within the channel, and exerting a multi-dimensional force to secure the leg to the hub.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a portable table having numerous favorable characteristics. The table comprises a tabletop, a column connection, and a column. The tabletop includes a core, a thickness, a perimeter section, and a bottom surface. The column connection is positioned within the thickness of the core and within the tabletop, and includes a flange and a cylindrical sleeve having a first fastener. The column includes an insertion end that includes a second fastener shaped to removably engage the first fastener and secure the column to the column connection. The insertion end is shaped to removably fit within the cylindrical sleeve of the column connection.

Abstract: The present invention provides an assembled table carriage, including a vertical support and at least a grounding support. The grounding support is exposed transversely at the periphery of the vertical support, where a mating end and a protruding end are formed. An axial groove and axial rib are mated between the periphery of vertical support and the mating end of the grounding support, thus enabling the grounding support to be slid axially via the mated axial groove and axial rib and also positioned via a spacer. The shelving unit can be embedded into the vertical support for axial sliding, allowing to adjust the height of table with greater convenience and applicability.

Abstract: On a first furniture part, a first connector having an extending tab with a bolt hole transversely therethrough and having a bolt receptacle partially therethrough as well as a recess located parallel with the extending tab; and on a second furniture part, a second connector identical to the first connector and having an extending tab with a bolt hole transversely therethrough and having a bolt receptacle partially therethrough as well as a recess located parallel with the extending tab, the spatial orientation of the second connector being rotated 180 degrees with respect to the first connector during connection of the first connector and the second connector such that the extending tab of the first connector is matable with the recess of the second connector with the bolt hole of the extending tab of the first connector in alignment with the bolt receptacle of the extending tab of the second connector to receive a first bolt, and the extending tab of the second connector is matable with the recess of the fi

Abstract: The system used to form slabs on large surfaces includes a grid structure comprised of vertical braces, support bolsters, primary beams and cross beams, all of which rest on the bolsters, with the cross beams closing the grid and providing a stiffness to the structure that allows assembly of the entire grid structure and the later positioning of the formwork panels. The bolsters provide support so that the beams can descend to a stripping position allowing to recover, before the concrete sets, both the beams and the panels. The longitudinal beams are provided with supports for the panels, constructed such that they allow the panels to hang vertically during the stripping operation. The cross beams end at a profile made of rubber or the like providing a means for sealing the grid, as well as for absorbing any possible clearances originated during the assembly of the panels.

Abstract: A modular and fully configurable dining/conference table system where consumer can chose any prefabricated and ready to ship pedestal base and combine with any prefabricated and ready to ship wood top, including formal tops which can be configured to any length without limit, allowing for a virtually limitless number of unique table combinations equal to the product of the total number of pedestal base designs, the total number of wood top designs, the total number of available sizes for each wood top design, and the total number of finishes each pedestal and wood top is available in. Regardless of the pedestal/wood top combination, assembly procedure is kept consistent using brackets and an “O” ring component under each wood top, which sits around the diameter of each pedestal, which is kept constant on all pedestal designs.

Abstract: An improved collapsible portable table suitable for use in both outdoor and indoor environments and on both regular and irregular surfaces, having a tabletop and a two-part support leg comprised of a main support shaft and a stake in telescopic relationship to each other, and an optional stabilization base removably attachable to the stake. The improved collapsible portable table is easily disassembled for transport and storage with components which can be conveniently stored within themselves, is both light weight and durable, comprises safety features to prevent injury to users, and is easy and inexpensive to manufacture.

Abstract: A pedestal is provided that is matingly engagable with a like companion pedestal in vertically stacked relation to support corner portions of pavers, tiles, or like decking elements in edgewise juxtaposition above an underlying surface. The pedestal has a base, plate, or body, having a plurality of corner support portions and a topside and bottom side that define a predetermined thickness, or height, of the base, plate, or body. An abutment, such as an upstanding wall, flange, post, or the like, projects upwardly from the topside a predetermined distance, or height, that is greater than or equal to the predetermined thickness of the base, plate, or body. An aperture, such as a slot or the like, extends transversely through the base, plate, or body and is offset from the abutment. Accordingly, a like abutment of a companion pedestal can extend through the aperture of an upper stacked pedestal thereby permitting the pedestals to be stacked together in a stable manner.

Abstract: A deck system and pedestal for use in forming an elevated surface are provided. The system includes a plurality of ballast blocks, pavers or panels laterally positioned in a pattern to form a deck. Each of the blocks, pavers or panels has corner portions, and the pattern includes intersection areas in which the corner portions of adjacent blocks, pavers or panels extend. The system also includes a plurality of pedestals. The pedestals are located directly beneath the intersection areas and support the corner portions of adjacent blocks, pavers or panels a spaced distance above an underlying structure. Each pedestal has a base at a lower end thereof and a support at an upper end thereof. The support is rotatable relative to the base for altering an overall height of the pedestal. One or more couplers can be added to the pedestal to alter the overall height of the pedestal. The pedestals can include a rubber pad or coating that secures and stabilizes the block, paver, or panel on the pedestals.

Abstract: A furniture line comprised of a system of furniture manufacturing including, but not limited to tables and table-desks that are produced by skilled and unskilled labor with minimal supervision whereby adhesives are utilized in lieu of mechanical fasteners or connectors to produce an unlimited number of furniture models in unlimited variations of sizes, shapes, materials and finishes while maintaining a conceptual basis of relationships between components wherein the underside of every tabletop is configured to nest with the tops of one or more corresponding foam-core pedestals having one or more recessed bases and the perimeters of the recessed areas of the tabletops and the edges of the pedestal tops parallel and abut each other thereby facilitating nesting and wherein every table top may be installed without tools.

Abstract: A height adjustable structure comprises a base, a height adjustment column disposed above the base and supported thereon, and a table top or chair seat support disposed above the height adjustment column. Alternatively the height adjustable structure comprises two or more base sections, a height adjustment column disposed above each base section and supported thereon, and a table top or chair seat support disposed above the height adjustment columns. Each height adjustment column comprises a telescoping spring height adjustment lifting mechanism. The telescoping spring height adjustment lifting mechanism is typically a gas spring. Actuation mechanisms which actuate or unlock each lockable telescoping spring height adjustment lifting mechanism are used to allow the user to easily make height adjustments. The actuation mechanisms may extend above the table top. Connecting bars may be used to connect more than one actuation mechanism.

Abstract: A pedestal has an S-shaped base and an upwardly extending member to support a furniture component. The S-shaped base provides an open leg envelope for persons seated at the pedestal. Workers at the pedestal's S-shaped table face opposite directions and enjoy independent work spaces.

Abstract: A joint includes a plurality of plates each including a first portion and a second portion for overlapping the first portion of the next one of the plates. Each of the plates may define a plurality of apertures each for receiving a fastener. Each of the plates may include a tab formed thereon for connection with an article.

Abstract: Improved lectern table, made up of a bearing column (1) that rests on a base (2) to be fixed to the floor, while at its upper part it incorporates a board (3) situated in tiltable assembly, having on the rear of the column (1) a support (4) by way of an upwards directed arm on which a module (5) foreseen of a microphone (6) is situated which stands out above the board (3).

Abstract: A plurality of compression members are arranged to provide a shape. Each compression member has a first end, a second end and a body. At least one of the compression members has a body which is generally non-congruous with a straight line between its first and second ends. At least one tensile member is coupled to at least two compression members. At least one removable ligature can be coupled to at least two compression members, such that the structure is collapsible. At least one surface can be coupled to at least one compression member, forming at least one curved surface of a toroid.

Abstract: A lightweight, portable table that is easily transportable. The inventive table includes two interchangeable table tops, one of which includes a compartment that can hold and transport the remainder of the table when disassembled. The top which houses the remainder of the table's components can be fitted with handles and removable wheels to facilitate transportation of the table. The table tops are pivotable about an upstanding support to allow an infinite variety of positions for the user.

Abstract: A pedestal includes a base is releasably fixed to an elongate post. The base includes an annular flange and a central plateau which has a central opening. At least one tongue extends from the plateau into the opening. A rim protrudes from the flange and is spaced radially outboard of the plateau. A spider is fixed on the post end and has at least one radially outwardly extending leg. The post has a first circumferential position in which the leg is located in the base central opening circumferentially offset from the tongue. The post has a second circumferential position in which the leg snugly underlies and is axially trapped by the tongue. One of the tongue and the leg have a circumferentially extending ramp surface tightly camingly engaged with an opposed surface of the other of the tongue and the leg in the post second position. In the post second position, the leg axially tightly abuts the plateau and the tongue tightly abuts the opposed surface. An annular member is axially movable on the post.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a portable table that can be anchored to an earthen surface. The portable table has a top portion comprising opposing surfaces, and at least one stand member. The stand member may be secured to the top portion by a securing member in a disassembled state to facilitate transportation of the portable table.

Abstract: This invention relates to a portable table that can be anchored to an earthen surface. The portable table has a top portion, and at least one stand member that may be reversibly attached to the top portion to facilitate transporting the table.

Abstract: A furniture leg wire management apparatus is configured for use with a furniture leg formed by opposite leg posts separated by a gap. The apparatus includes a legway defined by an elongated tubular body. The body includes a forward portion and opposite clamping arms that are resiliently deflectable toward each other. The clamping arms are deflected when the legway is pushed into the gap between the leg posts and provide an outwardly directed force to clamp the legway in this operative position. The tubular body further includes a central rib terminated in a rear flange. The central rib divides the legway into two wire/cable channels, while the rear flange cooperates with the clamping arms to define opposite elongated slots. The slots communicate with the two cable channels to provide an avenue to feed the wires/cables into a corresponding channel. The wire management apparatus further includes a decorative cover plate that is removably mounted on the legway to improve its aesthetics.

Abstract: A patient table, which is movable in at least one of a vertical direction and a tiltable direction. The patient table comprises: a base; a patient support surface; a support mechanism connected to the base and the support mechanism moving the patient support surface in at least one of a vertical direction and a tiltable direction; and a telescopic cover enclosing the support mechanism, the telescopic cover expanding and constructing with movement of the support mechanism.

Abstract: A portable beach/outdoor table includes a table top adapted to be removably mounted onto the top end of a support pole. An auger is attached to and projects vertically from the lower end of the support pole. A diametrically-extending rod is attached to the support pole adjacent the auger. The rod functions as a wrench to aid in inserting the support pole into the ground. The rod also functions as a stabilizer for the table-mounted support pole.

Abstract: A table includes an upper flat board having the edge folded to join the edge of a lower shaped board. The lower shaped board has lower side strengthening ribs radially extending from a central connecting part. An inner rod is connected to the central connecting part from an upper threaded portion, and connected to a base member from a lower threaded portion. An outer tube is placed around the inner rod with a top abutting the central connecting part. A plastic sleeve is passed into a lower end of the outer tube with the central hole encircling the inner rod, and has a lower end flange interposed between the bottom of the outer tube and the upper side of the base member. Thus, the boards are held at an elevated position by both the inner rod and the outer tube.

Abstract: A collapsible seat having a human support position when in an assembled condition and a transportable condition. The collapsible seat includes a seating member and a base member that are both substantially identical wherein the seat member and the base member are removably interengaged by a telescopic pedestal. When in the assembled condition, the pedestal is in at least one extended position and a top end of the pedestal is rigidly connected to the seat member while the bottom end of the pedestal is rigidly connected to the base member. When in the transportable condition, the pedestal is in a retracted position and is separate from the seat member and the base member and can be stored between the seat member and the base member.

Abstract: An apparatus and associated method for supporting items, such as toys, with a bathing structure in a bathing environment is provided. The apparatus may include an upwardly tapered pedestal support which has a support tray mounted at one end and which is mounted at an opposite end to the base of a bathing structure. The support tray is suitable for placement and retrieval of items used in a bathing environment.

Abstract: A bowling scoring unit is integrally mounted to one end of a table. In one embodiment, a swivel mount is provided and is coupled between the table and the scoring unit. In another embodiment, the table includes a recess or an aperture for integrally receiving and supporting the scoring unit.

Abstract: A stabilizing arrangement for use with a table, includes a support structure which is mountable to a table top. Four feet are mounted on the support structure so that a line drawn between a first pair of the feet intersects a line drawn between a second pair of the feet. The feet of each pair are fixed relative to each other and the pairs are linearly displaceable relative to each other. A displacement mechanism is arranged on the support structure to permit linear displacement of the pairs of feet relative to each other. The displacement mechanism is operable when the feet are placed on an uneven support surface so that all four feet can be against the support surface, in use.

Abstract: A collapsible holder having a first end to be detachably connected to a conventional trailer hitch at the rear of a motor vehicle and a second end to be detachably coupled to a folding table. The collapsible holder has a pair of outer arms that are pivotally connected to opposite ends of a middle arm. When the collapsible holder is detached from the trailer hitch and uncoupled from the folding table, the outer and middle arms are adapted to be rotated into face to face alignment, with one arm located above the other, to form a compact package that is suitable for transport and storage between uses. In order to support an outdoor grille from the collapsible holder, an inner coupling post that is affixed to the grille is slidably received within and engaged by an outer coupling post that is affixed to the holder. In the alternative, the outdoor grille is coupled to the collapsible holder by a removable coupling attachment.

Abstract: A salt platform (400) is disclosed which incorporates a top member (402), a bottom member (404) and a spacing member (406) that spaces the top and bottom members a pre-determined vertical distance apart. A series of bracing member assemblies (408) are connected between the top member and bottom member to provide support for the salt platform. The top surface of the top member (402) and top portions of the bracing member assemblies (408) lie in a single plane (432) to support a salt grid.

Abstract: A height adjustable pedestal comprises a base, a height adjustment column disposed above the base and supported thereon, and a table top or chair seat support disposed above the height adjustment column. The height adjustment column comprises at least two spring actuated telescoping height adjustment mechanisms. The height adjustment column typically additionally includes at least one stand tube each having a first and a second end. The first end includes an opening or hole through which a telescoping height adjustment mechanism passes. The second end of each stand tube is proximate to the base. At least one support, disposed vertically above or below the base of the pedestal, for securing the stand tubes together, may also be included. Telescoping height adjustment mechanisms used in the pedestal are typically gas springs. Supports for securing the stand tubes together may comprise a platform. Such platforms include attachment means to attach the platform to the base.

Abstract: A computer desk comprises a base, an upright support rod fastened at one end thereof with the base, a computer desktop mounted on other end of the upright support rod, a main unit desktop mounted on the base, a periphery desktop fastened with the upright support rod and located under the computer desktop, and a keyboard desktop fastened adjustably with the upright support rod by two pivoting pieces, a bracket, a pivoting seat, two fastening rods, and a plurality of receptacles, plastic bodies and screws.

Abstract: A cantilevered base is provided for a table top. The base has a lower support surface and an oppositely facing upper support surface positioned parallel thereto. The lower support surface is for supporting the base on a generally horizontal surface. The upper support surface is for supporting a table top. Each support surface has a center point. The upper support surface is spaced apart from the lower support surface in both a vertical direction and a horizontal direction, as measured between the center point of the upper support surface and the center point of the lower support surface when the lower support surface is supported on a generally horizontal surface. The base further has an upper arm portion and a lower arm portion, each having a longitudinal axis. The upper support surface is positioned on an upper end of the upper arm portion and the lower support surface is positioned on a lower end of the lower arm portion.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided including a knee support assembly having a rigid plate with a pad mounted thereon. Also included is a base mounted on a bottom of the knee support assembly such that the knee support assembly forms an angle with the base which is less than 90 degrees.

Abstract: The invention provides a bus stop seating device including a tube dimensioned to encompass a sign post. A pair of rigid seats are connected to the tube on opposite sides of the tube.

Abstract: Adjustable-height column, especially for chairs, includes a guide tube and a pneumatic, selectively blockable piston-cylinder unit for height adjustment located in the guide tube. The piston sealingly subdivides the cylinder into two operational chambers. Beginning at a defined retracted setting of the piston-cylinder unit, the blocking function is compulsorily canceled, in that a fluid flow connection between the two operational spaces is established which overrides the blocking function. An additional spring element is placed in series with the piston-cylinder unit to prevent a sudden collapse of the column.

Abstract: A three dimensional dental delivery platform is described with instrument holders milled directly into the solid surface of the platform. The design, while affording a simple construction, avoids the creation of corners and crevices, thus allowing for simpler and more rapid disinfection.

Abstract: A combination cremation urn display pedestal and cremation remains container comprises a decorative upstanding support, a turntable assembly mounted at an upper end of the support adapted to rotatably display a cremation urn thereon, and an openable and closable compartment adapted to contain cremation remains therein forming a part of the support. In a second aspect, a combination cremation urn display pedestal and cremation remains container comprises a decorative upstanding support adapted to display a cremation urn thereon, a light source within the support adapted to illuminate the cremation urn on the support, and an openable and closable compartment adapted to contain cremation remains therein forming a part of the support.

Abstract: A furniture assembly is made up of a base member, an intermediate member, an upper member and several flexible connectors which join the base, intermediate and upper member. The base can have a central opening provided therein having a continuous inner surface and the intermediate member can have a continuous outer surface which corresponds to the continuous inner surface of the base. The flexible connectors pass through openings provided in the intermediate member and fixes the relative positions of the base member, upper member and intermediate member by resilient forces.

Abstract: An article of furniture includes a table top (4) slidably and pivotally mounted on a column (2) the lower end of which is provided with a flange (3) fixing it to the floor of the conference hall. The table top (4) may be moved from a position (FIG. 2) in which it extends above and to one side of the column (2) to a position in which it lies parallel to the column (2) and adjacent the opposite side thereof. Levelling wedges (15) may be interposed between the flange (3) at the foot of the column (2) and a floor on which the column (2) is to be mounted to level the table top (4) when in its operative position.