Abstract: A lawn chair attachment is provided including a table with a clamp for securing the table to a lawn chair. Also included is a leg connected to the table for supporting the same.

Abstract: An easy to assemble sports shelf unit with a snap together construction is provided to support and display a variety of items, such as: trophies, awards, sports gear, pictures, and memorabilia. The attractive sports shelf unit has a contoured wall member to which is connected to a special snap-together shelf assembly with upper and lower shelves. The shelf assembly is supported and connected to brackets and an elliptical sloping support member which extends forwardly from the lower portion of the wall member. The elliptical sloping support member provides a lower display area to display logos, team emblems or other sports indicia. The upper portion of the wall member has an offset circular display area to display other sports indicia. Pegs can be connected to lower portion of the wall member, below the shelf assembly, to hang sports gear, jerseys, hats, and other clothing.

Abstract: A portable modular field kitchen for use in preparing and serving food in the out-of-doors typically employed at camp sights, roadside camping facilities for recreational vehicles, at a city park, the beach-or even on the patio or in the back yard of a residence or other outdoor venue. The portable modular field kitchen includes a horizontal work surface and a main frame for supporting and stabilizing the horizontal work surface. The main frame includes a pair of opposing vertical supports interconnected by a collapsible scissors operator. The scissors operator is connected to each of the vertical supports by a pair of support arms. A pair of side grate tables are each supported by a corresponding one of the opposing vertical supports and one of a pair of side table frames. Each of the side table frames is connected to the corresponding one of the side grate tables by a pair of hinged support bars.

Abstract: A tree stand extension device has a rectangular, hollow base frame. The base frame has a center beam connected centrally, along a long axis, to the base frame. A plurality of engagement arms are attached to the base frame and the center beam to hold a tree stand. The plurality of engagement arms are parallel to each other along a short axis of the base frame and are a predetermined distance apart. The device further includes a pair of top attachment arms and a pair of corresponding bottom attachment arms. The pair of top attachment arms are coupled to the pair of corresponding bottom attachment arms, wherein a tree stand positioned on the remaining end of the plurality of engagement arms is encased therein by the pair of front attachment arms and the pair of corresponding rear attachment arms. In one embodiment, the coupling is accomplished by having a plurality of apertures in each of the pair of front attachment arms and the corresponding rear attachment arms.

Abstract: A portable collapsible platform having a platform, with a mounting edge, a support frame swingably mounted to the mounting edge of the platform and being swingable between a more or less nested portable position closely adjacent the platform, and an extended more or less vertical position, attachments for attaching the support frame to a structure above the ground, flexible strain elements extending between the support frame and the platform to hold the platform, when it is extended, generally horizontal, and, teeth on the mounting edge of the platform, for engaging the structure.

Abstract: A removable mounting unit for electrostatic mounting of a shelf or hook to a nonporous surface includes a sheet of electrostatic material having an opening to engage the shelf or hook and hold it to the non-porous surface. The removable mounting unit may also include only the electrostatic sheet used to mount a picture or flat object by sandwiching the object between the sheet and a non-porous surface, or by using slits cut into the sheet to hold the corners of the object. The shelf or hook may be directly fused or glued to the electrostatic sheet.

Abstract: A food display guard or protector is disclosed which includes a support for securing the display guard in a display case. The support includes a vertical support tube and a support mechanism for adjustably mounting the vertical support tube. The guard also includes a generally horizontal support member extending from the vertical support tube which horizontal support member is adjustable in length.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a wall mounted shelving system. The shelving system includes a horizontal support rail mountable on a wall. The support rail has a bottom edge from which a flange extends upwardly and outwardly. The shelving system also includes a plurality of vertical support members slidably mountable on the support rail. Each vertical support member has an end portion which abuts the wall and a cutout portion in the end portion. The cutout portion is shaped to receive the flange of the support rail as the vertical support member is slid horizontally onto the support rail. The cutout portion is also shaped so that the end portion of the vertical support member hangs flush with the wall.

Abstract: An adjustable, sturdy upper body support assembly for keyboard operators includes a pair of adjustable armrests mounted on a rigid frame which can be incorporated into a standalone system or into a workstation system. In one embodiment, the support assembly is positioned adjacent and partially underneath a piece of furniture. The support assembly in this embodiment includes a counter-balance member which is adjustable and can be positioned adjacent an underside surface of the piece of furniture. The piece of furniture interacts with the counter-balance member to prevent the assembly from tipping when the user rests part of their upper body, including their arms, on the armrests. In another embodiment, the assembly includes a support frame and an upper body support apparatus. The upper body support apparatus is movably engaged with the support frame to permit the apparatus to be moved underneath a piece of furniture when not in use.

Abstract: A display unit is disclosed having at least one angled support member which is disposed at an angle of less than 90 degrees to the ground, at least one horizontally extending shelf bearing member operatively connected to the support member; and a shelf disposed on the shelf bearing member for supporting articles to be displayed. The display unit can have adjustable shelves and may also contain a central shaft member that is used to hold the shelf supports. The display unit can serve many varied functions separately or in various combinations. Such functions can include a display shelf for art or articles for sale or in exhibition, a bookshelf, a planter box or holder, a music entertainment rack, a timepiece, a lighting fixture, a water fountain and a wind chime.

Abstract: A cantilevered shelf system includes a shelf bracket having an upper jaw, a lower jaw extending beyond the upper jaw and a back plate adjoining the upper jaw and the lower jaw, and a shelf having a top face with an engaging surface which contacts the upper jaw as the shelf is mounted into the bracket. The shelf has a bottom face with a rear cam edge and a longitudinal groove forwardly of the cam edge for insertion of a projection on the lower jaw. The distance between the cam edge and the engaging surface is slightly greater than the distance between the upper jaw and the lower jaw, so that the cam edge splays the jaws apart as the shelf is being mounted and the shelf snaps into a mounted position in which the projection is seated in the groove. When the shelf is fully mounted the cam edge resists upward displacement of the shelf and the projection prevents forward displacement of the shelf.

Abstract: A multi-platformed apparatus, which can be attached to a leg of a table to serve as a holding device for containers of individual portions of food and drink. The apparatus is constructed of rigid material reshaped into a vertical spine (16) and, as extensions of the spine (6), two horizontal platforms: the beverage deck (12) comprising a hole (8) for cup holding and a plate deck for plate holding. (24). The plate deck (14) is recessed under the beverage deck (12) as the result of the formation of a 45 degree angle at the beverage deck border (20--20) and another 45 degree angle at a point designated as a heel (22--22). The apparatus is made attachable as a result of a clamp (26) which is permanantly affixed to the exterior of the spine (16) and which, because of its gripping ability and its male velcro lining, enables the host apparatus to be attached to the leg of a table permanantly dressed with the corresponding female side of the velcro.

Abstract: A shelf holder has a first component which supports the underside of the shelf and a second component which grips the top of the shelf, being tightened by screws. The component slides vertically relative to the component, and has feet which project through vertical openings in a wall-engaging part of the first component, the feet having slots which engage the sides of the openings and provide stability. In order to conceal the mechanism, there is a top cover piece which clips over the top lip and a bottom cover piece in two parts, the first of which lies on top of the support part of the first component and the second of which conceals the bottom portion of the shelf holder.

Abstract: A portable table assembly including a table and a clamp. Plugs extend from a surface of the table and matingly engage and lock within corresponding receptacles in the clamp to secure the table to the clamp. The clamp is secured to a fixed position, and has a adjustable leg which extends slightly forward of the clamp to prevent downward rotation of the clamp caused by loads on the table. An optional adjustable outboard leg may be fixed to the distal end of the table, and may be folded under the table when not in use. In another embodiment, a table is provided with mounting brackets fixed to its end. Rail brackets are mounted to a surgical table rail, and the mounting brackets fit within a slot in the rail brackets. The table is secured to the rail brackets by inserting a handled pin into the rail bracket through a slot in the mounting bracket. The distal end of the table is supported by an outboard leg assembly.

Abstract: Vertical suspension legs are clamped to a margin of a desk top. The suspension legs support a tray at a plurality of selectable vertical levels. There is a connection station on each vertical leg corresponding to each of the vertical levels. The tray has engagement devices for engaging the connection stations corresponding to any selected vertical level. Each connection station can be a plurality of detents which mate with a corresponding plurality of tangs projecting from a side of the tray. The plurality of tangs engaging a corresponding plurality of detents prevents rotation of the tray about the connection points. The stations can also be laterally open horizontal open slots defined by the vertical legs which mate with side rails projecting from the tray. Slidingly extending through the vertical legs are vertical shanks, the top ends of which are connected to an elongated crossbar.

Abstract: A wall flower support structure includes a first bar having fit into each end thereof a connector to connect with a second bar extending in a direction normal to the first bar in a fit engagement manner. Each of the second bars has a slot co-extensive therewith to receive therebetween support plates which form a platform for supporting flower pots. An end post extends from each of the connectors, and has two spaced openings to receive two legs of a U-shaped side rail member. An end plate is fixed to the free end of each of the second bars to contact the legs of the side rail member. An L-shaped anchoring member has a first leg extending through an opening of the end plate and set a spacing between the end plate and a second leg of the anchoring member for accommodating a wall therebetween. A fastening device is provided to secure the support structure to the wall. A front rail member with decorative pattern is releasably secured to the first bar.

Abstract: A tray table assembly which can be positioned horizontally for use by a person in a chair. When not in use, the tray table can be folded against the side of the chair. A mount bracket is attached to the arm of the chair. Pin tracks are disposed in the mount bracket. A hinge bracket is attached to a tray table. Pin holes are disposed in the hinge bracket. The hinge bracket is pivotally engaged to the mount bracket by a clevis pin that extends through the pin holes and the pin tracks. The tray table can be moved from a first position where the tray table is maintained in a horizontal position, to a second position in which the tray table is free to rotate to the side of the chair. In the horizontal position, tabs on the hinge bracket engage slots in the mount bracket, thereby retaining the tray table in the horizontal position.

Abstract: A vertically supported shelf surface having adjustable lower braces which may be adjusted horizontally to engage upright supports having different diameters, such as trees. Each brace has several openings to engage rails which slide there through. Two spaced vertical supports with holes are fixed to the braces and have holes through which a belt extending through them may be fastened around the upright support (e.g., a tree). The shelf's planar surface may be downwardly inclined towards the upright support tree and have a peripheral edge rim. Two functionally similar but with different designs may be used for the vertical section's braces.

Abstract: A multi-purpose storage apparatus having interchangeable shelving for use in storage of sporting goods is disclosed. Shelf construction consists of rod members or alternatively, shelf construction may consist of a single plastic piece having steel tubes integrated into the shelf. In this manner, the consumer may construct a shelf configuration for a particular sporting item. Structural rigidity is provided through the rod members having steel tubing that is encapsulated in a plastic sleeve through a manufacturing process while the plastic shelf has the steel tube directly integrated. The storage apparatus is secured to a wall and includes provisions for support of a bicycle, as well as miscellaneous small items through the use of a support tray.

Abstract: A bracket for fastening shelves of various thicknesses to a wall comprising a support surface, a clamp opposite the support surface for pressing the shelf against the support surface, a shelf engagement region located between the support surface and the clamp for receiving the shelf, and a cover for concealing the clamp.

Abstract: A supplemental shelving system for removably mounting shelves in an existing shelving structure features a pair of supporting grids vertically suspended from a horizontal shelf in the existing shelving structure, at least one removable shelf and S-shaped hooks for supporting the removable shelf from the supporting grids. The supporting grids are formed of a plurality of vertical and horizontal grid rails rigidly secured to each other. The hooks are secured to the horizontal grid rails and support the removable shelf.

Abstract: A system for removably and adjustably mounting one or more items to the leg of a worktable includes vertical slot structure formed in the worktable leg and one or more bracket members mounted to the item to be mounted to the leg. Preferably, a pair of spaced slot patterns are formed in both the inner and outer surfaces of the worktable leg, and a pair of bracket members are mounted to each item which is to be mounted to the worktable leg. The brackets are removably engageable with the slot patterns, enabling the item to be moved to varying positions relative to the worktable leg. The brackets may be mounted to any number of items for securing such items to the worktable leg, such as a work surface extension, a file cabinet, a holder for a computer unit, and/or an overhead storage unit. As many items as desired can be mounted to the worktable leg in order to minimize the footprint of a work space and to efficiently arrange the items contained within the work space.

Abstract: A food, beverage, bidding box and convention card holding system for mounting on a card table having a card table leg assembly. The system includes a platform for holding beverages and food, a holder for cards used to make bids in the game called contract bridge ("bridge"), a holder for the convention card used in the bidding process in bridge, and a mounting leg that attaches to the bottom of the platform and mounts to the table leg using spring-loaded clamps for easy mounting and removal from the card table. The spring-loaded clamps allow the apparatus to be independently supporting, without regard to the configuration of the card table or the table leg brace or strut.

Abstract: An adjustable shelf for a refrigerator compartment has two parts, a platform and a support member and provides adjustment of both the length and the height of the shelf. The platform is attached at a first end to a compartment wall at one of two heights. The support member is slidably attached to the second end of the platform to allow adjustment of the length of the shelf. The support member has two legs with different lengths. The selection of the leg to support the platform in cooperation with selection of the corresponding attachment height at the first end of the platform determines the height of the shelf.

Abstract: A shelf support bracket for supporting a wire shelf is of generally triangular configuration with an upper wall surface brace having a wire receiving hook at its upper most portion, a lower wall surface brace in alignment with the upper wall surface brace wherein the upper wall surface brace and the lower wall surface brace abuts and rests against a vertical wall. A transverse wire support member is spaced outwardly from the upper wall surface brace and the lower wire surface brace and is angled downwardly from the upper wall support brace so that the shelf support bracket receives a longitudinally extending wire of a wire shelf support at the upper wall surface and the transverse wire support member is engagement with two transversely extending wires of the wire shelf in an angled downwardly direction.

Abstract: A unitary molded plastic display platform comprises a flat horizontal deck for supporting items thereon, a pair of generally parallel opposing vertical side faces, a vertical front face bridging the opposing side faces, and a vertical support leg disposed between the opposing side faces. The display platform is preferably free of a vertical rear face opposing the front face so that the display platform forms an opening at its rear beneath the horizontal deck. The support leg is generally parallel to the opposing side faces. The side faces and the support leg are generally perpendicular to the front face and extend rearward from the front face. The length of the support leg is less than the lengths of the respective side faces. The opposing side faces, the front face, and the support leg extend downward by substantially the same extent from the flat horizontal deck.

Abstract: An adjustable shelf for a paint colorant dispensing station comprises at least two platforms rotatably mounted on a pair of brackets. A pair of stops restrain the rotation of the shelf between two positions. One of the platforms is substantially horizontal and disposed beneath a dispensing head in one of the positions. The other platform is substantially horizontal and disposed beneath the dispensing head in the other of the positions. Each platform is adapted to hold a paint can. Each stop is adjustable by rotating the stop relative to the shelf. The rotation causes a threaded rod to extend from or retract to the element that supports the stop. A locking mechanism is provided to selectively restrain the shelf against rotation when the shelf is in one of the two positions.

Abstract: A compact, lighweight and self-contained tree stand that can carry heavy loads and yet is demountable, readily assembled and disassembled, for easy transport, mounting and use, comprising a sturdy mounting bracket for secure attachment to a tree trunk or vertical post, a readily detachable platform connectable to the mounting bracket and capable of carrying a substantial load, a readily detachable seat connectable to the bracket, and means to secure the bracket to the tree trunk.

Abstract: A shelf extender for use on supermarket and like shelves is made from a sheet of plastic which has an adhesive strip or other attachment along a back edge thereof for securing same to the top surface of the shelf with a front portion of the sheet projecting beyond the front edge of the shelf. The front portion of the sheet has fold-down tabs which engage the front edge of the shelf to form cantilever supports or buttresses for the sheet when it is under load. Fold-up strips along the front and sides of the sheet form a surrounding wall for the shelf extender.

Abstract: An arm rest support (20) has a mounting plate section (22) mounted onto a inner door panel (12) of a motor vehicle door (10). The mounting plate section (22) has a thickened bar section (30) which has a plurality of ribs (32) upwardly extending and inwardly extending therefrom. Each rib (32) is angularly displaced with respect to the other ribs. A top plate (40) is seated onto the distal ends (36) of the ribs and connected to a flange (52) of the mounting plate section (22). A door trim panel (18) incorporating an arm rest section (19) is mounted onto the door inner panel (12). The arm rest section (19) is shaped to form a cavity (68) to receive the support (20) and top plate (40). The support (20) and top plate (40) in the arm rest section (19) resist against downwardly directed forces while permitting collapse of the arm rest section in the outboard direction.

Abstract: An end bracket is provided which can be infinitely adjustably fitted (within a given range) to a novel modular coated wire shelf, having tubular front rails, to compensate for slight deviations in closet wall spacing widths. The end bracket attaches telescopically to the tubular upper and lower front shelf rails, and is locked in position so movement of the rails relative to the bracket is prevented once the bracket is seated against one of the side walls between which the shelf extends. The bracket includes rods which can fit into holes provided in the walls to form the necessary support for the front of the shelf.

Abstract: A tree stand is disclosed which is comprised of an elongated bracket section for securing tree stand to a tree trunk and a platform section which is manually detachable from the bracket section. The method of installing the tree stand is to initially secure the bracket section to a tree and then attach the platform section to the bracket section. In a preferred embodiment of this invention a means for securing the bracket section to a tree, such as a belt or chain, is attached immediately adjacent the upper terminal end of bracket section to allow the length of the bracket section to be used as a lever for tightening the bracket section to a tree.

Abstract: A new and improved fully-adjustable tree stand with a rectangular bracket having two vertically extending support bars. Four horizontally extending legs are secured to a back portion of the rectangular bracket. A metal securement clasp is secured to the side portion of each of the two support bars. A large lower platform has a support bracket secured to its lower surface. The support bracket has two end portions extending outwardly therefrom. The two end portions are coupled to a lower portion of the two vertically extending support bars of the rectangular bracket. A small upper platform has a support bracket secured to its lower surface. The support bracket has two end portions extending outwardly therefrom. The two end portions are coupled to an upper portion of the two vertically extending support bars of the rectangular bracket.

Abstract: A foldable tree stand comprising a planar base section; securement means for coupling the base section to a tree, thereby placing it in an operable position; a pedestal pivotally coupled to the base section, the pedestal adapted to be pivotally positioned in proximity and essentially parallel with the base section in a stowed position, the pedestal further adapted to be pivotally positioned away from the base section and adjustably secured at a location essentially perpendicular thereto in an operable position; and a seat coupled to the pedestal.

Abstract: A portable hanging shelf system is disclosed wherein one or more shelves are suspended in a horizontal position from generally vertical objects of varying diameter. A non-elastic flexible fabric belt encircles generally vertical objects of varying diameters, such as a tree trunk, and an adjustable lever-type buckle on the belt releasably grips and applies tension in the encircled portion of the belt to firmly secure a pair of brackets to the curved surface of the vertical object. A cord is connected to each bracket and forms a loop which receives one or more flat rectangular shelves. The cords pass through slots at the opposed ends of each shelf and the shelves are secured in an adjustable horizontal position at the desired height above the ground by a cord lock or by passing the cord through additional slots.

Abstract: A tree stand utilized by hunters and outdoorsmen to provide an elevated view. The tree stand includes a support bracket adapted to be secured to a tree or pole, a strap for securing the support bracket to the tree or pole, a platform including a generally flat planar member for supporting at least one person; and means for releasably interlocking the platform and the support bracket by pivoting the platform with respect to the support bracket to interlock the platform and the support bracket and prevent the platform from inadvertently separating from the support bracket. If desired, the platform may be removed from the support bracket and moved to other trees having extra support brackets as required.

Abstract: A stable and comfortable deer stand is provided consisting of lightweight, hollow aluminum tubing and a padded chair. The deer stand includes a chair, a platform, and a platform support. The deer stand is attached to a tree trunk by a total of five different attachments for stability and safety. The deer stand is conveniently collapsible for storage and transportation purposes.

Abstract: An adjustable table assembly comprising a planar work surface which is pivotally secured at the rear edge thereof to a pair of parallel, laterally spaced, vertical support members such that the work surface can be moved substantially continuously between a fully horizontal, extended position and a fully vertical, retracted position. Unique brackets attach the rear ends of upper and lower linkage bars to the support members with the brackets and support members being configured for cooperative, mating engagement whereby the brackets are adjustably longitudinally slidable upon the support members. The forward brackets attaching the forward ends of the lower linkage bars to the upper linkage bars are also configured for adjustable, longitudinal sliding engagement therewith.

Abstract: An improvement in hunting tree stands which allows for the adaptation of such devices to trees or other support members which may not be truly vertical, thereby providing a level platform and/or seat arrangement irrespective of the orientation of the tree or support member. Leveling is accomplished by a telescopic arrangement attached to the standing platform thereby eliminating the need for ridged braces.

Abstract: A bracket for mounting articles such as shelves, racks and cabinets in a cantilever fashion includes a strip which can be attached to a wall or the like. The bracket further includes two triangular holding components which are designed to be releasably mounted on the strip in such a manner that they are superimposed with one another and project from the strip. The upper holding component carries a clamping plate which is arranged to be located between the holding components. The clamping plate is movable in a direction from the upper holding component towards the lower holding component by moving mechanisms housed in the upper holding component. This allows part of an article to be gripped between the clamping plate and the lower holding component to thereby mount the article on the bracket. A cover may be disposed over each of the holding components. In order to hold the covers in place, the sides of the strip are formed with grooves which can receive protruding portions of the covers.

Abstract: An apparatus for supporting a person at a preselected height on a stanchion has a floor member and a frame member that attaches to the floor member. A seat hingingly attaches and selectively locks to the floor member. A support member, having a piercing member, attaches to the floor member. A sound reducing means is located in the support member. An attachment device connects to the floor member. An adjustable tightening means adjustably attaches to the attachment device at one end and attaches the frame member at the other end to adjustably tighten the attachment device. A gripping means attaches to the frame member to reduce sliding of the apparatus down the tree.

Abstract: The shelf and support assembly of the present invention utilizes a unique curved-front, wall mounted, ventilated shelving system using one type of bracket with one type of shelf and an optional hang rod assembly to make shelving systems for a linen type shelf system and a wardrobe shelf system. The shelf is removably mounted to a pair of shelf support brackets which support the shelf in a horizontal plane when the support brackets are secured to an associated wall. The shelving system is unique in that the shelf includes a plurality of transverse members which are removably and securely snapped into place via a friction fit within a plurality of transverse slots formed into the top surface of the brackets. No additional hardware is needed to hold the shelf in position. A hang rod adapter is formed having a sleeve which slidingly supports a hang rod.

Abstract: The desk comprises a top plate and legs which are assembled so as to be able to be disassembled. The desk requires a reduced number of parts to connect the top plate and the legs, so that the labor required for assembly and disassembly may be reduced. To this end the top plate has sufficient rigidity, and each of the legs is provided with an upwardly facing surface adapted to be brought into contact with the under surface of the top plate and at the top end thereof with an arm extending along the front edge of the top plate. The top plate and the legs are connected by tapered engaging means and claw-type engaging means. The tapered engaging means comprises a concavely tapered surface formed in the front edge of the top plate and a convexly tapered surface formed on the arm of each leg, so that the two surfaces are brought into close contact with each other by sliding the leg relative to the top plate toward the user's side.

Abstract: A portable hanging system includes a non-elastic flexible fabric belt of sufficient length to encircle generally vertical objects of varying diameters, such as a tree trunk, an adjustable lever-type buckle on the belt to releasably grip and apply tension in the encircled portion of the belt and firmly secure the belt in the encircled condition, and a plurality of generally rectangular bracket members. Each bracket has a flat tang portion which is slidably received between the outer surface of the generally vertical object and the inner surface of the belt and is held tightly against the generally vertical object when the belt is firmly tensioned. The brackets have an outer surface which lies on the outer surface of the belt and the outer surfaces have a variety of shapes configured to receive various articles to be suspended and supported therefrom. The outer surface of the brackets include eyelet, hook, socket, and shelf supporting configurations.

Abstract: To fasten a vertical support column (14) for example of a stand-up desk (16, 18) to an article of furniture, for example a writing desk (10, 12), textile adhesive closures (22, 24) are used. Support column (14) is fastened to desktop (10) of the desk by a textile adhesive closure (22, 24). Another textile adhesive closure can serve as a second fastening point to prevent support column (14) from tilting.

Abstract: A device for fixing panels for constructing a piece of furniture, a bookcase, or a cupboard, comprises a first element which engages with a first panel, a second element which engages with a second panel designed to be assembled essentially perpendicular to the first panel, and a third element which engages with each the first and second elements, and a pulling device for acting on the third element so that when the two panels are assembled, the first and second elements are pulled toward each other. The third element is a high-tensile wire.

Abstract: A shelf system for use primarily on home garage and basement walls is inexpensive, though very functional. The shelf system is comprised of shelf brackets and a set of elongated members. The shelf brackets have a vertical leg, a horizontal leg extending from the vertical leg and having at least three recesses formed in it, and a diagonal support leg. The recesses in the horizontal leg are dimensioned to receive elongated members such as conduits in a manner wherein the top surfaces of the elongated members extend above the horizontal leg of the shelf bracket. The conduits collectively form a shelf to hold goods.

Abstract: A tree stand stabilizer is provided which exerts a downward force on the platform of a tree stand positioned on a tree in elevated relationship to the ground, thereby serving to force the platform into the tree and limit downward movement of the platform. The stabilizer includes an anchor portion connected to the tree, an attachment portion connected to the platform distally to the portion of the platform lying in engagement with the tree, and a connecting member which preferably includes a stay under tension extending between the anchor portion and the attachment portion. The attachment portion is preferably removable from the tree and the anchor portion preferably surrounds but does not penetrate the tree to avoid injury thereto. A tensioning device is preferably connected to the stay to increase the tension thereon and thus pull downwardly on the distal end of the platform and thereby force the platform against the tree.

Abstract: The device is comprised of a plate (2) secured to a wall (3) and exhibiting an engagement recess (12) into which an end portion (11) of a supporting arm (8) on which the shelf (10) is mounted, is oscillatably introduced. An adjusting cam member (15) operable through a hole (25) formed in the shelf (10) acts between the supporting arm (8) and the plate (2) for adjusting the arm inclination and therefore the shelf inclination in a transverse direction. A set pin (21) acts between the plate (22) and the cam element (15) for adjusting the vertical positioning of the arm and therefore the shelf inclination in a longitudinal direction.

Abstract: An injection-molded plastic shelf for use with slat walls has a top surface on which goods are supported and an opposite bottom surface. An integral tubular frame extends substantially peripherally around the bottom surface. The tubular frame has a wall that projects downwardly from said bottom surface and defines an internal bore of the tubular frame. A plurality of ribs is formed on the bottom surface integrally therewith for reinforcing the same. Each of the plurality of ribs has a longitudinal bore that extends therethrough and at least one end intersecting the wall of the tubular frame so that the bores of the ribs communicate with the internal bore of the tubular frame thus forming a network of communicating bores.