Abstract: This invention provides a method and apparatus for conveniently organizing weapon articles, such as rifles, shotguns, pistols, bows, arrows, ammunition, ammunition holders, eye and ear protection, muzzle loading equipment, tools and the like for use outdoors. The organizer comprises a tray member having a plurality of organizing areas for receiving one or more of the weapon articles. The tray member also comprises a plurality of notched areas and a slotted member having a slot for supporting, for example, rifles and a gun cleaner, respectively. The tray member is mounted on an I-shaped support which has a rung or engaging member towards a planting end thereof to facilitate forcing at least one spike located on the planting end into the ground. The organizer enables a shooter or archer to organize and support weapon articles at any desired location a predetermined distance above the ground to make it convenient and easy for them to shoot.

Abstract: A composite leg assembly for an article of furniture, in particular a desk or other work table, consists of a plurality, typically three, elongate, laterally spaced, structural members, conveniently of run-of-the-mill metal tubing, interconnected at each of the upper and lower ends by a terminal member. At least one, and usually a plurality of non-structural extrusions are supported by the structural members to define a facade which substantially envelopes and obscures the structural members to form an apparently robust and substantial leg assembly. Various additional features and furniture applications are also described.

Abstract: A wafer stand for facilitating the inspection, testing, and handling of large-diameter silicon wafers, such as those having a diameter of 8 inches (200 mm), during semiconductor processing and assembly. The stand consists of a lower plate or pedestal, a plurality of adjustable legs mounted thereon, and an upper plate mounted on the upper end of the legs. The top plate has an access aperture of a diameter coinciding approximately with that of the wafer, and can be adjusted such that the attitude and/or height of the upper plate in relation to the pedestal can be varied. In one embodiment, the front leg of the stand may be removed to provide better access to the bottom of the wafer. The upper plate is also provided with a pair of parallel tracks into which a wafer mounting frame can be slid to position the wafer over the access aperture. The wafer stand is constructed so as to permit its temporary mounting to a workbench or table, yet is fully transportable by one person.

Abstract: In order to provide an anti-earthquake holding rod or anti-earthquake furniture such as a table and desk having the anti-earthquake holding rod fixed thereto capable of preventing a person escaped under a table or desk during an earthquake from being thrown out of its location and further capable of increasing the strength of the table or desk, the anti-earthquake holding rod is constructed by a support, a plurality of fixing members constructed to be fixed to a lower part of a top plate of a table or desk arranged at the upper part of the support in the radial direction, and an adjusting supporting member fixed movably in the axial direction to the lower part of the support. It is satisfactory to fix the fixing members to the lower surface of the top plate of the desk or the table through a fixing disk or threadedly engage the adjusting supporting member with the lower part of the support as to move axially.

Abstract: A rotatable and transferable stanchion assembly includes an elongate body having an upper end portion adapted to receive and secure thereto an accessory, and a lower end portion. A cap is mounted on the lower end portion of the body and has a lower portion with an outer external surface. A location plate, which is fastened to a flat surface, has a socket formed therein shaped for receiving the lower portion of the cap. A stud and bolt assembly secure the cap to the location plate in such a position that the lower portion of the cap is disposed within the socket of the location plate wherein the body and cap are adapted to rotate relative to the location plate. A locking plate of the present invention rotatably locks the elongate body and cap in place with respect to the location plate at a desired angle of rotation.

Abstract: A new Spa Table for offering a portable table for use in a spa wherein the height of the table is self-adjusting such that the top of the table remains on the surface of the water. The inventive device includes a base member removably positioned on the floor of a spa, a planar table top member adapted to float on the water surface of the spa, and a self-adjusting vertical support member interconnecting the base member and the planar table top member, wherein the self-adjusting vertical support member self-adjusts to support the planar table top member in a generally horizontal position on the water surface of the spa. The planar table top member floats on the water surface of the spa such that the height of the planar table top member self-adjustingly correspondingly increases and decreases with the height of the water surface.

Abstract: An embroidery easel apparatus includes a base, an adjustable arm with a lower end attached to the base, a rotatable head attached to an upper end of the arm, a clamp attached to the head, and a scrolling embroidery frame held in the clamp. The frame includes a pair of spaced rollers and a crossbar extending between side members. The clamp grips the frame by the crossbar, so that the rollers can be rotated for advancing a work piece mounted therebetween, and so that the work piece is not damaged by the clamp. The frame can be rotated or flipped over to allow access to the underside of the work piece. In a second embodiment, the clamp is rotatably attached to the upper end of the arm. The rotational axis of the clamp is positioned along the plane of the frame, so that the height of the frame is not changed after it is flipped over.

Abstract: A portable, collapsible recreation table for use on unleveled terrain or other area surface suitable for a table to be supported by an implanted stake. This table is comprised of a rimmed table top, three rounded legs which fold up under the table when disassembled, or mount into a connecting disc when assembled, a stake which is implanted into the ground after being threaded into the threaded stake holder in the connecting disc, and the legs are then placed in the leg connectors, also in the connecting disc. The table also has a flexible handle which can be tucked away under the table when the table is in the assembled position. Also included under the table top are a threaded disc holder and stake holders which hold the stake and connection disc when the table is in the disassembled position.

Abstract: A seat or bench which is readily mounted over a pole or column, and means for supporting the seat or bench. The device requires no assembly at the site of mounting to pole or column, and is readily placed over the pole or column, thus making it extremely easy to mount. The device is composed of a seat or bench in any shape, and a connected supporting sleeve. The sleeve is connected to the seat, and is circular and hollow in nature. In use, the sleeve is placed over a similarly-shaped pole or column, positioned so that one end rests on the ground, while the seat portion is adjacent to an upper portion of the pole or column. In this way, the seat is supported by the sleeve and existing pole or column.

Abstract: A cabinet or display in the form generally resembling that of a Latin cross. The display is assembled from a number of separable, shelving units each having a box-like configuration. A first shelving unit, having a pair of shelves, forms the upright of the cross. A second shelving unit is horizontally positioned atop the first shelving unit so as to form the arms of the cross. A third shelving unit is centrally positioned atop the second shelving unit to form the head of the cross. The bottom of the first shelving unit is preferably located on a pedestal having upwardly extending gussets for supporting the sides of the first shelving unit.

Abstract: A pedestal and cell or battery tray assembly for lead-acid cells and batteries comprises a tray of an electrically conductive material housing a plurality of the cells or batteries and a plurality of composite pedestals that support the tray and are attached thereto, each of the pedestals comprises a bottom plate of an electrically nonconductive material, an upstanding member which is attached to, and spaces the tray from, the bottom plate, an attachment means for attaching a pedestal to the tray, the pedestals electrically insulating the lead-acid cells or batteries from ground and being capable of being configured to satisfy the requirements for seismic conditions.

Abstract: A pedestal supply unit for use with furniture, includes a vertically extendable pedestal support, an upper housing carried by the pedestal support and including supply outlets, an encircling shield round the supply outlets and a cover above the shield and so located as to define an opening between the shield and the cover to enable cabling to pass from the unit to adjacent equipment. The cover may be a top which matches the work tops of associated furniture units, and a flexible cable carrier with ball end connectors may be used for transferring cabling between units.

Abstract: A table has a transparent cover with a retaining ring to hold the cover in place. Advertising material may be inserted between the cover and table so as to be protected during use of the table.

Abstract: A one-piece table base of molded plastic includes at least three hollow upright legs extending outwardly from each other from a central portion. Each leg has at least one side wall. Each side wall has first and second wall portions which are offset from each other and joined together by a first upwardly arching ridge. An upper flange extends from upper portions of the legs for attachment to a table top.

Abstract: A portable desk according to a preferred embodiment includes a base plate securable to a vehicle floor board by conventional fasteners such as bolts or screws. A centrally disposed fixed cylindrical pedestal extends upwardly from the base plate into an open bottom end of a tubular vertical support column. A first set screw secures the support column in a rotationally and vertically adjusted position to the pedestal. A mounting standard includes a straight lower leg portion secured in a telescopically adjusted position within an open upper end of the vertical support column by a second set screw. An upper leg of the mounting standard is inclined at a forty-five degree angle relative to the longitudinal axis of the support column. A third set screw adjustably secures an upper end of the inclined upper leg of the mounting standard in telescoping relation within a mounting socket.

Abstract: A structural element, for use as a furniture support, includes a pair of support members, one of which defines an upwardly facing recess and the other of which defines a downwardly facing recess. Each support member is engaged within the recess of the other support member, for providing ease of disassembly. Each support member includes a pair of outwardly extending lower legs, which engage a supporting surface. Each support member further includes an upper support arm and an intermediate support arm located below the upper support arm and the legs. The upper support arms of the support members engage and support a first use surface, and the intermediate support arms engage and support a second use surface at an elevation between the first use surface and the legs. The structional element also contemplates a stabilizing structure for an assembled support post of the type described.

Abstract: The present invention is a device for supporting, leveling and attaching (where appropriate), an elevated building surface. The device can be raised or lowered by rotating a base member of the device. The device includes a flange member for the support of heavy loads. The device further includes a fluid pathway to remove fluids, such as water, and heat from the support device. The device can be used in outdoor or indoor environments and is capable of supporting the heavy loads applied by many types of building surfaces, such as heavy structural slabs.

Abstract: A combination environmental protection table including a table plate having a hole formed centrally thereof and a recess formed on a bottom surface thereof, a bowl-shaped main body having an opening at a bottom thereof and a mouth formed in a side thereof, a post member formed by a truss and a door panel arranged in a cylindrical configuration having an interior trash-containing volume, a base having a top surface with a groove therein for receiving the post member therein, and a thimble member extending through the interior of the base, the post member, the main body and the table plate. The mouth of the main body has a lid extending thereover. The lid allows trash to enter the mouth. The main body is affixed into the recess of the table plate. The thimble member includes an upper thimble portion and a lower thimble portion. The upper thimble portion has an opening at a top thereof and a flange extending radially outwardly of the opening at the top.

Abstract: A portable party riser, or pedestal-type stand, is provided, consisting of several container-bases and a thin cylindrical rigid stem for support. The container-bases are manually connected to this stem by fitting either of the two ends of the support tightly into the appropriate socket or hub on either surface of the flange of each container-base. The structure is generally supported by a bottom container acting as the base, and resting upon a horizontal surface such as a floor or table top. As such, it is an excellent device for placing decorative arrangements, because it is leakproof without a gluing or other adhesive means.

Abstract: A dismantleable standing table with a table top plate, a supporting construction on which the table top plate rests, and with a base support. The standing table has three parts, which are screwed to each other via screw connections which are detachable by hand without tools. There is a first top part comprising the table top plate, and a second center part comprising the supporting construction for the table top plate, this part includes a supporting inner tube which is concentrically received within an outer standing tube surrounding the inner tube. Furthermore, the standing table has a third bottom part including the base plate and possibly a step ring, this bottom part being connectable with the bottom end of the second part. For the screw connection among the three parts, it is possible to arrange, for example, top and bottom centering rings in the outer standing tube, such top and bottom rings each receive a threaded ring which is screwed to an outside thread of the inner tube.

Abstract: A leg for an outdoors appliance, such as a batting aid having a tethered ball, a basketball hoop assembly, a tennis net, or a table. The leg has upper and lower sections connected by a coil spring. A sleeve driven into the ground receives the leg to a sufficient depth of penetration that the spring is also received within the sleeve. The appliance is thus rigidly supported in the sleeve. The leg, or legs in the case of appliances requiring more than one leg, is manually withdrawn from the sleeve to expose the spring. The spring provides a flexible joint, and the appliance can be inclined toward the ground when the spring has been moved out of the sleeve. This enables service to the item atop the leg or legs. Illustratively, should the tether of the batting aid become wound around the horizontal post to which it is attached, it is easily reached when the appliance is manually inclined. The appliance is readily removed from the sleeve for seasonal storage, and is readily reerected.

Abstract: A stand particularly suited for supporting a television set or computer which comprises a planar top members, a connector on the bottom surface of this top member which also is a coupling attached to one end of a hollow shaft, a second coupling holding the second end of the shaft and affixed to a bracket of a configuration to provide for attachment of the stand to a bed.

Abstract: The leg assembly for the outdoor trestle table is formed of a cross-piece unit and a pair of leg units. A pair of vertically spaced spacers at each end of the cross-piece unit slide into and fit within a pair of vertically disposed inverted L-shaped slots in a mounting plate secured to and extending from each leg unit. The cross-piece unit is mounted on the mounting plate of each leg unit without the need for tools and may be readily removed for storage purposes. The mounting plate has an H-shaped cross section which fits between two vertical portions of the legs in each leg unit to enhance stability of the mounting plate.

Abstract: A new and improved workstation including a base member, a first vertical mast mounted with the base member and extending upwardly therefrom, a second vertical mast disposed about the first vertical mast for vertical movement with respect thereto, a monitor shelf with the second vertical mast for movement therewith, a third vertical mast disposed about the second vertical mast for movement therewith, a work surface with the third vertical mast for movement therewith, and computing structure integrally mounted therewith.

Abstract: A chair assembly, which includes a plurality of supporting legs connected to a locating member and a ring to hold a stem socket by plugging, a stem inserted into the center through hole on the stem socket and retained at the desired elevation by a tapered packing ring, a cushion, and a mounting device inserted into a bottom hole on the cushion and secured to the cushion through a rotary joint and having a bottom end fitted into a hole on the stem for permitting the cushion to be supported on the stem.

Abstract: A table adapted to hold a TV remote control or other similar control mechanism. The table includes a plate having a top surface and a bottom surface, a pile type fastener for coupling a remote control to the top surface, a pedestal having a base extended in a horizontal plane, and a rod having a lower end and upper support end. The lower end of the rod is coupled to and extends upwards from the base. The upper support end of the rod includes a mechanism for pivotally coupling the pedestal to the bottom surface of the plate, enabling the orientation of the plate relative to the pedestal to be modified such that a remote control coupled to the top surface may be aimed at a desired location without removing it from the plate.

Abstract: A portable umbrella table is easily assembled and is affixed to the ground by a central hollow stake. The umbrella includes a shaft which is joined to a post which slides through the hollow stake into the ground to provide additional security and stability to table during wind gusts. Adjustable straps are provided on the bottom surface of the table top to laterally contain the umbrella against the table top for transportation and storage and a table top handle allows one person to easily transport the umbrella table before and after use.

Abstract: A folding table includes a tabletop and a number of legs operable between a folded and an extended position. A folding table leg apparatus associated with each of the legs comprises a plate assembly mounted to the tabletop, the plate assembly having a pair of handles. Each of the handles has a height greater than the effective diameter of one leg. The handles and the plate assembly define an envelope within which the leg is contained in its folded position and the folding apparatus itself is fully contained within the envelope when the leg is in its folded position. The handles are provided near the center of gravity of the tabletop to improve its maneuverability during handling and facilitate operation of the folding mechanism.

Abstract: The no-sew fabric wrap tables of the invention comprise a pair of forms of semi-soft foam which are covered by fabric through a wrap and tuck process. Each form incorporates a straight slit cut into an exterior surface running along its entire length, and each form additionally incorporates a cross-shaped slot running through its center, also along its entire length. The fabric employed is wrapped around each form, cut to the length desired, with its ends fitted into the straight slit. The sides of the fabric are then tucked into each cross-shaped slot. Once so completed, the forms are slid over the angled edges of a metal stem which is joined to the base and cap of the table being made. Each fabric wrapped form then covers half the stem, being joined together side by side, and providing a seamless finish as the included slits become undetectable when they meet side-by-side.

Abstract: An intermating table leg assembly formed to support a table top, with the table pedestal providing the support being formed of two pairs of table legs, each pair of table legs having two aligned legs provided therein, and rigidly held together by means of a connector, with the connector of one pair of table legs interfitting into the connector of another pair of table legs, which are arranged in perpendicularity, when the legs are assembled into a pedestal structure, for support of a table top thereon, when the table is assembled for usage. A styled foot is provided at the bottom end of each table leg to buffer it upon the floor when the table is utilized, and the upper end of each table leg connects a mounting plate, that accommodates threaded fasteners for securement of the pedestal to the underside of a table top, when fabricated.

Abstract: A standing table with a hollow formed pedestal and a table top. The pedestal is hollow and is formed radially symmetrically, tapering upwardly. The central region of the table top is implemented so that it can be connected, through form-fitting, with upper edge regions of the pedestal. The standing table is stackable, while including a continuous table top and a separate pedestal.

Abstract: A mechanism for attaching a tabletop to at least one vertical support that permits movement of the tabletop with respect to the vertical support consisting of a top plate and a bottom plate, the top plate attachable to the tabletop and the bottom plate being attachable to the vertical support. The two plates are connected by a hinge mechanism that allows movement of the top from a horizontal to a vertical position and also allows the top to be removed from the vertical support for storage. The mechanism has easily operated, releasable locking means for holding the top plate to the bottom plate when the tabletop is in a horizontal position.

Abstract: A table includes a support plate including a tube arranged to mount an axle shaft therein, wherein the axle shaft includes a hub mounting a wheel member thereabout. A plurality of bumper members are mounted to an annular array onto a wheel member arranged for support of a transparent table plate thereon. The bumper members are arranged for adjusting for the ease of leveling of the table plate in use.

Abstract: A pedestal for supporting a table top or the like wherein the pedestal includes at least two C-shaped legs. There is a tubular base for receiving base portions of the C-shaped legs with the base construction including projecting arms in accordance with the desired positions of the base portions of the legs. Each base unit is in the form of a pair of adjacent parallel arms spaced apart for receiving a base portion of an associated C-shaped leg therebetween. Outer ends of the arms are connected together by an integral bight. The arms are also connected together by straps or plates on which the lower portions of the legs are seated. There is a glide assembly which includes a fastener which secures a leg to a respective base unit. The fastener has an enlarged externally threaded head on which a glide member is threadedly engaged for vertical adjustment. Upstanding portions of a pair of legs are connected together by a generally X-shaped connector.

Abstract: A table unit particularly adapted for use in a correctional environment includes a base prepared to be filled with ballast. The base has a hollow core member that fits into an inner space of an outer shell member. A sidewall of the core member is spaced inward from a sidewall of the shell member to form a first ballast holding space therebetween. An inner space of the core member defines a second ballast holding space. For use the first holding space or both ballast holding spaces first are filled with ballast such as sand or gravel. Then, a table top is attached to an upper end of the outer shell member to form a completed work table unit. Ballast in the first holding space reinforces the sidewall of the outer shell member while weight of the ballast inhibits unauthorized movement or upsetting of the unit.

Abstract: A chair base is constructed by stamping straps (16) from low carbon sheet stock, securing pairs of straps to a central hub (10) in parallel relation to one another to radiate outwardly from the central hub, and coating the straps and hub with a polyvinyl chloride coating (50). A caster socket block (20) may be secured between the two straps of each pair at an outer end (18) thereof. The central hub (10) and the caster sockets (20) may be covered by plastic shells (34).

Abstract: A chair base is constructed by stamping straps (16) from low carbon sheet stock, securing pairs of straps to a central hub (10) in parallel relation to one another to radiate outwardly from the central hub, and coating the straps and hub with a polyvinyl chloride coating (50). A caster socket block (20) may be secured between the two straps of each pair at an outer end (18) thereof. The central hub (10) and the caster sockets (20) may be covered by plastic shells (34).

Abstract: A garden umbrella includes a pole which can be fixed in the ground or inserted into a stand. To provide a table for supporting articles, e.g., glasses or bottles, beneath the area taken up by the opening linkage assembly for the umbrella in the folded state, the pole includes a second opening linkage assembly comprising a plurality of pivotably mounted supporting members disposed in spaced relation around the pole. The supporting members are pivotable to an opened, erected position by stays which are pivotably connected to a thrust sleeve which is mounted on the pole. In the opened position, the supporting members comprise a supporting surface for plate elements which together form the table.

Abstract: A portable, foldable camp or field seat, which may be folded to a size which can fit into a standard rear pocket. A base plate, having a footprint resistant to sinking in loose soil has, pivotally affixed, spaced apart wire frame seat supports which rise at an outward angle to support a cloth seat. The cloth seat is attached around the upper ends of the two foldable wire frame supports, forming the front and rear of the seat. The seat is used like a small saddle, sitting in a fore and aft direction. The weight of the body upon the cloth seat pulls the seat tight against the frame supports and forces the frame supports apart, pivotally around the base plate. This provides uniform support pressure for the seated individual without significant binding, pressure or discomfort from the frame supports. The base plate prevents sinking of the seat into the soil and provides for a low, squat position, particularly useful for hunters and the like.

Abstract: A table is provided having a table top, a table base and coupling means for removable and tiltable coupling said table to said base. The coupling means being releasable and comprising two pair of spring biased elements and receptacles arranged so that the table may be tilted in opposite directions.

Abstract: An ornament displaying article of furniture having a weight-bearing surface member and pedestal base has a supporting substantially cylindrical and preferably transparent column releasably connected to the weight-bearing surface member. The appearance of the column may be altered with an agglomeration or reflective fill material, such as marbles, which may be exchanged by detaching the column from the weight-bearing surface member. In a preferred embodiment a light source irradiates light reflective or light radiant material of the fill.

Abstract: A round top table arrangement in which there are one or more in-fill pieces (7,8) engaging with underneath clamps (14,16) adjacent edges of adjoining round top tables to provide contiguous edges and a preferred shape of supporting surface. The shape of the outer edges (10) of the respective round top tables includes an externally exposed convex surface including, however, abutting shapes providing for interlocking support which can also locate an in-fill piece with respect to both vertical and horizontal alignments and there are clamping means (14,16) including a clamping arm (14) which extends beneath such convex shape and which can be tightened to hold such in-fill pieces (7,8) in substantial interlocking alignment.

Abstract: System in which a stanchion and an attached accessory can be moved and locked to any one of a number of location plates, each plate having a socket to receive a cap at the lower end of the stanchion, and threaded means for locking the cap and socket together.

Abstract: A flip top table includes a table surface which is hingedly connected to a pedestal leg so that the table surface may be pivoted between a generally vertical storage position and a generally horizontal use position. The hinge which connects the table surface to the pedestal leg includes a lock mechanism which holds the table surface down when in its horizontal and usable position, a release which releases the lock and a latch or arm which will prevent the table surface from falling when it is in its vertical storage position.

Abstract: The foot bearing the seat surface of a seat is divided at a distance of 20-30 cm from the seat surface. Between the mutually facing end faces of the two foot parts (5a,5b) a rubber cushion (9) is arranged, the circumferential area of which is widened to form a brake ring (11). The elastic restoring force, working counter to the inclination of the seat, of this cushion is reinforced by two further cushions (16,17) arranged within the foot parts (5a,5b). By means of the suitable arrangement of sliding elements with low friction (T1-T3), the mutual rotation between the two foot parts (5a,5b) is ensured.Thanks to this construction, the seat surface can be swiveled in a tumbling manner in such a way that every point of said seat surface moves on an imaginary spherical surface and thanks to the mentioned elastic restoring force, the seat part always returns automatically to its initial position.

Abstract: This invention comprises an improved mechanism for latching telescoping articles together and for releasing them from such a condition by the act of rotating them with respect to each other. The mechanism includes a pair of pawls interconnected to each other by a spring in such a manner that the latch heads of the pawls are urged in a plane in opposite directions by action of the spring. The invention is illustrated and described in the context of a table which is mounted to the floor of a vehicle, vessel or the like.

Abstract: A support for a table top or the like is provided by a leg having end portions over and to each of which is mounted a sleeve of a material characterized by a frusto-conical exterior surface and a high coefficient of friction. Each sleeved end of the leg is designed to seat in and tightly and frictionally engage one of the sockets to provide rigid support for the table top and each sleeve is provided with a releasable latch to prevent separation of the leg from the socket in the absence of intentional detachment of the latch by an operator.

Abstract: A knock-down table packaged in a flat carton and having a flat base member and table top. The base member is assembled by folding in the form of a tube having flaps and locking tabs for closing the bottom of the tube, and at the same time maintaining the tubular member in its assembled condition. The table top is provided with locking tabs on the bottom surface area which are inserted into slots adjacent to the top of the tubular member to form a set-up table.

Abstract: A tilting table top mechanism includes a chassis member which is secured to the underside of a table top and a base plate which is secured to the top of a table leg. Exceptional rigidity is achieved by a dual pivot mechanism. The pivots employ novel bearing elements which are easily removed and replaceable. Pivot tabs on the base plate are insertable into recesses, or slots, in the bearing elements. At a given angle of rotation of the table top to the leg, the chassis member and base plate are readily detached. A dual locking mechanism maintains the table top in its normal horizonal position but is manually disengaged with ease.

Abstract: An ornament displaying article of furniture having a weight-bearing surface member and pedestal base has a supporting substantially cylindrical and preferably transparent column releasably connected to the weight-bearing surface member. The appearance of the column may be altered with colorable or reflective fill material, such as marbles, which may be exchanged by detaching the column from the weight-bearing surface member. In a preferred embodiment a light source irradiates light reflective or light radiant material of the fill.