Abstract: A furniture base for a table, chair or the like having a cast pedestal with a number of feet radially extending from a central, upwardly projecting riser. A vertical slot is cast in the riser between each of the feet and a recessed wall may be provided behind each one of the slots. An upper support member may be mounted directly on the riser or atop a center column attached to the riser. The upper support is welded onto either the center column or the riser through a collar in the support obviating the need for grinding and polishing of an exposed weld.

Abstract: A support for stools or tables is formed from two identical hollow plastic sections. The sections are generally conical in shape so that they can fit inside each other for stacking purposes when not in use. The smaller end of each section is provided with interlocking means so that the sections may be releasably secured together to form a stool or support for a table.

Abstract: A table comprising a vertical column provided at the upper end with a plurality of radially outwardly directed arm members for supporting the table top and at the lower end with radially outwardly directed foot members detachably connected thereto said arm and foot members having their inner cylinder sector-like portions at least the end portions of the column being hollow and the inner sector-like elements of the arm and foot members are dimensioned to form together respectively at least a part of a hollow cylindrical body adapted to be received at least partially inside one of said hollow end portions of the column respectively, sector-like members of different angular amplitudes being provided to be arranged between said inner sector-like elements of the arm members and foot members respectively, which fill the space therebetween when necessary, an expansion locking device being coaxially mounted inside the hole defined in combination by said sector-like elements adapted to apply a radial pressure on said

Abstract: A sun tanning table adapted to support the body of the user for sun tanning purposes, including a base adapted to be supported on the ground, and a substantially flat table top mounted on the base for supporting the body of the user in a reclining position for sun tanning purposes. A device is provided for mounting rotatably the table top on the base to enable the table top to rotate continuously through 360 degrees relative to the base. A motor rotates the table top about its vertical axis relative to the base to enable the user to attain a uniform sun tan.

Abstract: A disassemblable table comprising at least a vertical column carrying the table-top and connected thereto in any detachable manner and provided at its lower end with a number of foot members extending radially outwardly from the base of said column, characterized by the fact that said foot members are connected to said column by means of a replaceable base mounting comprising a number of joint members augularly spaced away from each other and adapted to engage complementary joint members, each arranged at the inner end of foot member, and wherein at least one of said foot members may be substituted by a horizontal cross bar, having ends shaped as joint members and designed to connect one column to another in the case that the table has at least two columns, dismountable means connecting together said frame, to each column and relative mounting, extending axially thereacross.

Abstract: Cluster assembly means for articles of furniture comprising a plurality of rigid support elements each of which has a straight slot opening from its outer wall into an inner cavity. A joinder member has an axis, an axially extending web to fit in the slot, with a pair of axially extending flanges adapted to stand one in each cavity whereby to hold the support elements together in a cluster which includes the joinder member. One or more cluster assemblies may be used to form a structural part of an article of furniture such as a chair, table or cabinet.

Abstract: A portable seat may be folded to a transport position by disposing the seat and support member in generally parallel relationship to each other and in a plurality of select positions longitudinally of each other, the entire seat assembly being suitable to transport by hanging from the belt or the like of a wearer. The seat is provided with a removable prong which pierces the ground to support the seat assembly when it is not occupied and also may be removed for the purpose of utilizing the seat on hard surfaces such as those encountered indoors.

Abstract: A stand for use by an artist to hold all his necessary painting equipment including palette, paints, brushes and the like; the stand including a pedestal having sideward spreading feet at its lower end, and the upper end of the pedestal having mounted thereupon, a horizontal flat board and a box-like tray adjacent one edge thereof.

Abstract: Furniture construction which preferably comprises a table which includes an elongated hollow base member having a longitudinal axis and a top peripheral edge. A flat top member has outer and under surfaces, and the under surface is supported on the top peripheral edge of the base member. The top member has a plurality of circumferentially-spaced pockets therein intermediate the outer and under surfaces extending generally perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. A plurality of circumferentially-spaced slots in the under surface of the top member define pocket entrance openings for the pockets. A plurality of spaced-apart deformable tabs extending outwardly from the top peripheral edge of the base member extend through the slots into the pockets for securing together the top and base members.

Abstract: A plurality of parts are so designed and fabricated from a lightweight, moldable material, such as plastic, that when assembled form an integral, sturdy speaker stand combining the features of economy, durability, and ease of handling.

Abstract: A semiconductor body holder includes a rigid refractory base having a plurality of flexible refractory arms extending from one end thereof. Each arm includes a finger extending therefrom, the fingers in cooperation with the arms, serving to resiliently hold a body of semiconductor material during processing. The holder of the present invention is particularly useful in the practice of temperature gradient zone melting on the semiconductor body.

Abstract: A sorting table arrangement for use by a seated person to sort paper-like items. The table arrangement comprises the unitary assembly of a circular rotatable table top member and a certain fixed table top member both of which are mounted on a unitary base assembly in cooperation with each other for sorting operations of paper-like items by a person seated on one side of the arrangement.

Abstract: A low table about the height of a coffee table, to be retailed as a kit of parts which can be quickly and simply assembled without tools, and which is made essentially of heavy cardboard or fiberboard finished to resemble wood, and consisting of a flat base, a hollow column fixed to said base, and a table top fixed to said column. The column is weighted with sand which is immobilized at the bottom of the column by means of hot wax or a similar agent.

Abstract: The specification discloses an article of furniture, specifically a chair base, in which the open sockets at the ends of the base arms are capped by a cap including a cover portion and a plug portion extending into the arm socket, the plug extending over and beyond the top of the pintle socket which is inside the leg and including a barb extending downwardly behind a portion of the pintle socket, the barb being sufficiently flexible as to allow it to slide over the pintle socket and slip down behind at least a portion of it whereby insertion of the cap is facilitated but removal is not. The plug also includes inclined locking ridges which engage the interior surface of the socket to further secure the cap in place.

Abstract: A table including an upright tubular standard and having a horizontal tabletop supported from the upper end thereof is provided and at least three generally radially outwardly projecting legs are supported from the lower end of the upright. The legs comprise generally horizontally disposed elongated bars positioned in edge upstanding relation and the legs include inner end portions, outer end portions and intermediate portions. The legs are substantially equally spaced about the lower end of the standard and the lower end of the standard includes a plurality of equally peripherally spaced downwardly opening notches formed therein equal in number to the number of the legs. The intermediate portions of the legs are provided with upwardly opening notches whereby the notched intermediate leg portions and the notches in the lower end of the standard may be utilized to key the intermediate portions of the legs to the lower end of the standard.

Abstract: A table top is pivotably attached to a pedestal for movement between a horizontal position and a substantially vertical position wherein the top can be removed from the pedestal.

Abstract: A table or bench construction comprising in combination a pillar or plurality of bench legs each formed of a plurality of elongate members and spacer members affixed to and maintaining the elongate members in spaced-apart configuration, pedestal means having joint means for engaging the lower end of the pillar for supporting the pillar in a vertical position on a horizontal surface, a table top or bench top support comprising joint means adapted to engage the upper end of the pillar or leg having a plurality of horizontally extending arms, and a table top or bench top. A table top or bench top frame is provided having a T-form cross-section adapted to engage the horizontally extending arms and the table top or bench top. In a method comprising a modified embodiment of the invention, the table top or bench top may be coated with a heat-softening adhesive and sectors thereof may be affixed together in place on the supporting frame by spot heating the adhesive with a torch or heated iron.

Abstract: The specification discloses a contoured, molded plastic shell chair whose exterior shell is segmented into arm, back and seat shell segments so that, while each segment is contoured somewhat, each segment is free of any sharp contours. Each segment is separately upholstered by an unseamed upholstery segment. The chair body is supported on a base secured in a recess in the bottom of the seat segment of the chair shell. The upper portions of the base are hidden by a plastic cover secured to the bottom of the chair. The cover includes an aperture through which the supporting post of the base passes and preferably a slot from the aperture to the cover periphery so that the slightly flexible cover can be opened and slipped around the supporting post of the base.

Abstract: A fume hood includes a polygonal-shaped work top providing three or more equally-spaced work areas. A tubular column with a lower apertured portion is located at the center of the work top for exhausting heavier-than-air gases. A plenum located above the work top and supported by the tubular column is provided with slots located above the work openings for collecting and exhausting lighter-than-air gases. Transparent viewing screens permit inspection of all work locations from a single vantage point. A central pedestal is used to support the hood and to route plumbing and electrical conduits from the floor. The system is easily convertible between up-draft and down-draft exhaust without the need for special baffles.

Abstract: A compact podium structure which is readily portable and which can also be supported at adjustable heights. The podium has a box-like upper part with an inclined, hinged upper wall, or lid, and includes a pedestal which is adjustable in length and which can be detachably connected to the botton of the upper part in about the center. The hinged lid of the upper part permits storage inside the podium upper part of the pedestal structure, as well as the speaker's notes, and the like. A lamp is provided which is detachably and adjustably connected to the top wall of the upper part, and this item can also be stored inside the upper part for transport. Still further, the hinged top wall of the upper part of the podium may include holes therethrough in one region and within the upper part of the podium a tape recorder can be provided for being supported beneath the holes in the top wall if so desired. The tape recorder, also, can be accommodated within the upper part of the podium.

Abstract: A core structure is provided for assembling a plurality of tubular or rod-like supporting members for a table or other articles.