Abstract: A shopping cart accessory (10) for providing a shopper with a support structure (16) having a number of support members (20, 22, 24, 28). The support members (20, 22, 24, 28) allow a locking type attachment of the accessory on a generaly upright wire (12) or solid portion (14) of a shopping cart or on any other wire member such as found on grocery store shelves. The shopping cart accessory (10) includes an integral writing instrument support (410). The shopping cart accessory further provides for locking attachment of the accessory on to wire shopping carts having wire members with different diameters.

Abstract: A shelf system removably and replaceably mountable on two nails or other support member extending from a wall or other vertical surface at a predetermined oblique angle, allowing for flush engagement between the shelf system and the wall or other vertical surface, and including a pair brackets removably and replaceably mountable on the nails or other support member, disposed for flush engagement with the wall or other vertical surface, and at least one shelf removably and replaceably mountable directly on the brackets.

Abstract: The shelf support assembly comprises an elongated, vertical support member; a plurality of substantially U-shaped, horizontal support members; and a vertically disposed, elongated, connecting member. The U-shaped, horizontal support members are in spaced parallel relationship along at least a portion of the length of the vertical support member. The horizontal support members each comprise a base portion with first and second arms depending therefrom. The ends of each of the first arms are securely connected to a first side of the vertical support member and the ends of each of the second arms are securely connected to the second side of the vertical support member. The vertically disposed connecting member is securely attached to the base portions of the U-shaped, horizontal support members to provide rigidity of the shelf support assembly.

Abstract: An anti-rotational outdoor shelf (1) where an unobstructed surfaces (3) is supported from below. Multi-dimensional stability is provided by legs (4) angled with respect to a central axis (C--C) to transform load forces into stabilizing forces. Undesirable tipping, rotation, and revolution about a support member are addressed. A gap between surfaces (3) and the natural support, such as a tree, together with smooth legs (4) allows vertical sliding to avoid the need for tight attachment. The design compacts when not temporarily installed through slidable connections.

Abstract: A removable rear seat tray for use in a vehicle includes a clamp assembly nondestructibly attachable to the rear of a bucket seat, a pair of tray suppport arms attachable to the clamp, and a slidably removable tray securable to the support arms. A tiered tray construction is provided by a further slide-on tray assembly, and a removable cushion can be selectively attached to the tiered tray structure.

Abstract: A tree seat comprises a horizontal beam having a rotatable seat at one end thereof and a vertical pin at the other end thereof that is removably journalled in a complementary vertical element that is secured to a tree by a pair of tree encircling straps.

Abstract: Apparatus to provide a mountable worksurface for the operation of a computer mouse adapted to be attached to a computer workarea comprising a first clamp element slidably attached to a substantially flat rectangular mouse worksurface and locking means to lock said first clamp element at a predetermined position in relation to said mouse worksurface whereby said first clamp element is adapted to clamp the upper portion of a computer workarea with said mouse worksurface positioned horizontally at a selected off-set to the computer workarea; a pair of extension arms attached to and extending below opposing sides of said mouse worksurface, adjacent to the side incorporating said first clamp element; each extension arm provided with a channel for slidably receiving a second clamp element, said second clamp element adapted to be positioned to engage the underside of said computer workarea inward from the edge thereof, and locking means to lock each said second clamp element to its corresponding extension arm at a p

Abstract: A work counter assembly for outdoor grills comprising a pair of spaced-apart brackets for securing the assembly to a grill, a work counter support member extending between the brackets and provided with U-shaped lip segments along inner and outer edge portions, and a work shelf slidably fitted between and engaged by the U-shaped lip segments to retain the work shelf on the support member.

Abstract: An article adapted to be erected to form a shelf which may be attached to a wall or other vertical support. A generally planar sheet of plastic of generally uniform density is divided by longitudinally-spaced, laterally-extending hinge elements into rectangular sections. The hinge elements are created by miter cuts in the sheet of plastic which do not extend the full thickness of the sheet thereby providing a thin hinge of plastic which functions as the hinge. The rectangular sections are foldable about the hinge elements into a hollow tube which functions as a wall attachment member. At least one of the rectangular sections functions as a shelf member which is supported at one end by the hollow tube. Other rectangular sections may be folded to form a return or nose at the front of the shelf which may be formed with an opening to display a label. Additional rectangular sections may be folded about the sides of the shelf to form strengthening members.

Abstract: A shelf unit includes side panels and top and bottom shelves that extend between the side panels. The shelves are coupled to the side panels. The side panels each have plural interior cavities that are open at the rear edges of the side panels. The cavities are adapted to receive wall mounting brackets that project out from a wall. The rear edge of each side panel has a channel for receiving a shelf standard or wall mounting strip. The shelf unit is installed onto a wall by pushing the unit towards the wall, with the brackets being received by the cavities and the mounting strips being received by the channels. When installed, the mounting hardware is concealed from view. Another embodiment utilizes side panels without interior cavities. Instead, the side panels each have a channel along their respective rear edges. Wall standards, having keyhole shaped slots, are received by the channels. Fasteners are located in each channel and are coupled to the side panel.

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.

Abstract: A hunter's tree stand which is adjustable to fit tree trunks of various diameters including a platform for supporting a hunter in the standing or sitting position, the platform having a rear edge for gripping a tree trunk, a pair of frame members for straddling a tree trunk connected to the platform, a blade member for gripping a tree trunk, and a rod for moving the blade member away from and toward a tree trunk, the rod being connected to the frame members and the blade member.

Abstract: An improved structurally sturdy, portable tree stand. The improved tree stand comprises a pair of elongated members, each of the elongated members having a portion at one end turned at substantially a right angle to its respective elongated member, and having a device for securely engaging a tree or the like. The elongated members are adjustably joined together to selectively space the elongated members a desired distance apart and maintain a substantially parallel relationship therebetween. A support platform is attached to the elongated members, and a Y-shaped member is in turn pivotably attached at the ends of the branched arms thereof to the support platform outboard of the elongated members and more than half way away from the turned portions of the elongated members. The terminous of the central arm of the Y-shaped member also includes a device for securely engaging a tree or the like.

Abstract: A shopping cart accessory for providing a shopper with a support for a notepad or calculator has a platform and a support structure having a number of support members. The support members allowing a locking-type attachment of the accessory on a generally upright wall portion of the shopping cart.

Abstract: The shelf support is of the type which extends along the whole of the rear of a glass shelf. The shelf is inserted in a slot formed between a support member and a retaining member so that the shelf is retained as a cantilever. The retaining member carries an elastically-deformable strip which has a main part and spaced protuberances along its bottom. The retaining member is also of special construction, being of generally triangular shape with a slot in its bottom for receiving an upwards projection on the strip and holding the strip in position along the underside of the retaining member.

Abstract: A portable treestand for hunters includes a one piece supporting platform cast from a light weight metal, preferably aluminum. The unitary construction of the platform eliminates a large number of fabrication steps and the related fastening techniques and devices used therewith. As a result, the platform is stronger and more rigid, free of many potentially movable joints, and may be made with an irregular pattern. The grate-like pattern of irregular oepnings in the platform provides variable positioning support for different types of archery bows and enhances the ability to camouflage the treestand.

Abstract: Deer stands including a chair assembly having a seat and seat back and a footrest or stool both of which are vertically movably and securely supported on a tree trunk with the components being foldable to compact condition for ease of transporting to and from a site of use. The chair assembly is constructed with a seat and seat back provided with seat belt webbing material therein for safely supporting an occupant in a comfortable and relaxing position. In one form of the chair assembly, a generally V-shaped blade engages a tree trunk vertically above an abutment blade with the V-shaped blade being supported by a generally U-shaped frame member oriented above and in inclined relation to the seat portion of the chair assembly. In another form of the invention, the V-shaped blade is supported by a frame structure attached directly to the frame of the seat portion of the chair assembly.

Abstract: A shelf is disclosed which can be used to display artifacts and objects d'art in which the shelf not only serves the utilitarian function of providing a place on which to set the item being displayed, but which becomes a part of a display and can be a decorative object d'art itself. The shelf can also serve as a bracket on which to mount a larger shelf. The shelf itself is three dimensional having a thickness of a minimum of two inches. The shelf has a primary surface, or top, and secondary surface, or bottom. The primary surface is connected to and spaced from the secondary surface by a facing surface and a mounting surface. The primary surface, secondary surface, and the facing surface are generally finished with the same material, either painted or veneered. The mounting surface is flat and has a rectangular opening into a mounting cavity formed by the spaced relationship of the primary surface, secondary surface, and facing surface.

Abstract: A shelf bracket having an open mouth in the form of a U-shaped member which is adapted to be connected to a surface and extend outwardly therefrom, the lower flange of the bracket extending beneath a shelf, when the shelf is positioned and having a brace which extends.

Abstract: A hunter's tree stand and backpack frame is formed by a seat frame having a seat and having cam members at the end of the seat disposed adjacent a tree or upright.The seat frame having a chain stop adjacent each side of the seat for supporting the seat at a selected elevation by the cams binding the tree between the cams and a first chain surrounding the tree.Downwardly projecting legs secured to the seat are provided with tree engaging prongs for maintaining the seat in a preferably horizontal position, normal to the tree axis. A turnbuckle secured with the seat frame engages a second chain extended around the tree below the cams and first chain to secure the depending portion of the frame to the tree.

Abstract: An apparatus is set forth for securement to an associated door of an automobile, wherein the tray includes a series of recessed wells formed within the tray, including a first pair of mounting hooks fixedly secured to and aligned with a first side of the tray, with a second set of mounting hook members mounted to a side of the set orthogonally arranged to the first set of hooks. The hook members are further provided in the embodiment as extensible and retractable members to permit horizontal adjustment of the tray relative to the associated door. The tray optionally includes an extensible foot support mounted to an extensible bracket to stabilize the tray in an extended orientation.

Abstract: An improved and highly versatile wall mounted folding table with mounting brackets of various configurations, to allow the table to be mounted directly to planar wall surfaces and exposed wall support studs. By varying the vertical distance between the upper and lower mounting brackets, a forward sloping table surface is formed for use in drafting.

Abstract: A tree stand having a weight bearing platform and a gripping frame hingedly joined thereto utilizes a pair of variable length suspension braces connecting the outer end of the platform to the gripping frame. By varying the length of the braces the platform is leveled while positioned on the tree. The hinged construction also allows for easy folding of the stand for storage and transportation.

Abstract: A container support for supporting a plastic bag having straps is formed by two plastic elongate arm members each having slots for receiving the straps. The elongate arm members are attached to a supporting surface such as a wall or the back surface of a cabinet door by using screws or the like. The arm members are formed with cavities for storing the screws such as during shipping. The arm members are formed by vertical and horizontal reinforcing ribs which are sandwiched by solid flat plastic faces. The slots have a tapering shape with bottom portions that are wider than the adjoining portion of the slot, so that the bag straps are prevented from working out of the slots. At an end of the arm members remote from the supporting surface, apertures are formed for supporting a dowel or rod or the like to support a dish towel or the like. The arm members are also adapted for receiving a plastic shelf member having legs which fit into the slots, instead of the straps of the bag.

Abstract: An apparatus for climbing a tree or like vertical columnar member comprising an upper climbing member including a main frame having a tree engagement gripper support attached to the terminal ends of the main frame, lower gripper means attached to said gripper support and positioned to provide gripping pressure against a tree, a shaped rail attached to said main frame opposite the terminal ends thereof, and comprising an elevated safety-bar portion in the form of a convoluted loop with two open ends, a tree engagement portion in telescopic sliding adjustment engagement with the open ends of the shaped rail for selectively affixing the shaped rail to a tree, upper gripper means attached to the tree engagement portion and positioned to provide gripping pressure against the tree, a plurality of vertical rear bracing means positioned near the terminal ends of the main frame and joining the main frame to the shaped rail, a main frame platform covering the area between the center and the non-terminal ends portion of

Abstract: An accessory tray for use with a video or camera tripod to hold items used with the video or camera and having an adjustable clamp for mounting on the tripod and a slidable extension for enlarging the available surface area. An anchor is provided for securing utility lines to the tray and openings are provided in the corners of the tray for feeding utility lines from beneath the tray to equipment on the tray. A lip is provided on one edge of the tray to prevent items from being pushed off the outside edge opposite from the tripod.

Abstract: A sit and climb tree stand uses a wedging tree engagement bar to provide for positive support in the tree with minimal tree damage. A self-locking leveling feature is provided which allows the user to adjust the level when at the desired elevation.

Abstract: A hunter's tree stand includes a vertically elongated rigid frame assembly including upper and lower tree contacting standoff points. An elongated inelastic band member encircles the tree in a horizontal plane disposed vertically intermediate the standoff points and connects to the frame assembly at each end thereof. A binder coacts with the band member to effect a predetermined shortening of the band member when a binder actuator element is displaced from a first position to a second position to displace the center portion of the frame inwardly and thereby resiliently preload tension within the band member independently of loading of the tree stand. The tree standoff points are configured to limit their penetration into the tree. The binder can be locked with the actuator element in its second position to deter unauthorized removal of the tree stand.

Abstract: A rigid tree seat may be secured to a tree or worn as a backpack. The rigid tree seat comprises a sturdy frame having a seat portion and supporting ribs. The frame is removeably covered by a covering that, when in place, cooperates with the frame to form a pack for holding various supplies. First and second straps pass through the frame and the covering. The first strap is used to secure the rigid tree seat to a person's waist in backpack fashion or to a tree or the like. The second strap is used as a safety strap for a person sitting on the rigid tree seat in a tree.

Abstract: A storage organizer system and method of installation in which the system is formed of a plurality of panels arranged parallel to each other and extend from a support wall. An elongated rail is mounted horizontally on said support wall and has a projection extending upwardly and away from said wall. Each of the panels have a cut out shaped to receive the rail projection whereby the panels are first hung on the rail and thereafter support elements are mounted between the panels. Preferably the end panels are mounted on the rail with one side abutting one of spaced walls extending perpendicular from the support wall so as to prevent the end walls from spreading whereby the support elements can be cut to exact length and wedged between the panels to provide a right-to-left tight fit.

Abstract: A portable tree seat has a flat rectangular frame with portions defining a longitudinal slot and an intersecting lateral slot. A brace formed of two bent rods joined by a triangular plate spike is rotatably mounted on the frame. A conical screw-ridged stud is affixed to the front of the frame and is adapted to be embedded in a tree trunk. A generally flat platform of rectangular plan is slidably mounted on the frame by a fastener running in the longitudinal and lateral slots. In the stored position the platform is parallel to and overlies the frame. In the extended position, the platform is perpendicular to the frame and serves as a seat.

Abstract: A sneeze guard system comprising a sneeze guard panel having oppositely bent top and bottom edge portions, support legs for supporting the sneeze guard panel in a supported position, and a channel member secured between the top ends of the support legs for mounting the sneeze guard panel on the support legs in such supported position while permitting removal of the sneeze guard panel upon relative pivoting to a release position. The channel member defines with the support legs respective slots sized to permit passage of the top edge portion of the sneeze guard panel into said channel member when in such released position and then pivoting of the top edge portion to a position precluding withdrawal from the channel member when the sneeze guard panel is in its supported position atop the support legs.

Abstract: A tree stand has a platform,a seat collapsible between a position overlying the platform and a position upstanding from the platform, and a climbing band for encircling the tree. The platform, seat and band engage the tree at three discrete points to afford stability. A safety rope is secured to the seat and has a Chinese knot for tightening the rope about the tree. A climbing aid is provided and includes a generally rectangular frame with one end frame member slidable toward and away from the opposite end frame member to adjustably lock in a selected position dependent upon the girth of the tree.

Abstract: A support for a shelf having a top surface, a bottom surface, a rear wall, and a front wall. The support includes a bracket having a throat for receiving the rear wall of a shelf; and one or more wedges for being inserted between the shelf and the throat of the bracket after the rear wall of the shelf has been received by the throat of the bracket to fix the shelf to the bracket. The shelf is attached to a wall by securing the bracket secured to the support member at the desired location; inserting the rear wall of the shelf into the throat of the bracket until the rear wall is adjacent the rear of the throat; and then inserting one or more wedge members into the throat of the bracket between the top surface of the shelf and the bottom surface of an upper arm of the bracket to fix the shelf to the bracket.

Abstract: A cantilever shelf bracket assembly, of which the vertical wall engagement member, the horizontal platform and the overhanging retention member together define the respective inner end, bottom and top of a shelf receiving throat; a resilient cushion and interlock member adhered to the shelf with one leg extending between the shelf inner edge and the inner end of the throat, and the second leg being between the top of the shelf and the overhanging retention member; there being mutually facing interlock grooves extending in from the ends of the bracket, removable end caps and protrusions that interfit into the interlock grooves for securing the shelf in the bracket.

Abstract: An improved shelf structure has a peripheral frame with side frame members. A pair of opposed side frame members carry respective slides which can be adjusted for positioning lengthwise along the side frame members. The slides carry a bracing assembly having pivoted U-shaped braces which can be crossed over and held in place by pegs on one of the braces. Adjustment of the cross-over point of the braces and adjustment of the slides along the side frame members allows the bracing assembly to be suitably adjusted to support the shelf in a horizontal plane.

Abstract: A shelf adapted to be easily mounted to or removed from a vertical surface by a bracket has a generally L-shaped cross section defining a horizontal base portion and a vertical leg portion. A first mounting element is disposed on the leg portion adjacent the juncture of the leg portion and base portion for engaging the bracket. A second mounting element is disposed adjacent the distal edge of the leg portion for engaging the bracket wherein one of the first and second mounting mechanisms is engaged with the bracket and the other is engaged with the wall. When the second mounting element engages the bracket, the shelf has a generally L-shaped appearance and a generally inverted L orientation when the first mounting element engages the bracket whereby the orientation of the shelf is selectable. The bracket preferably includes a longitudinal channel which is coextensive with the shelf for supporting the latter.

Abstract: A tree stand comprising adjustable tree gripping and feet supporting means is also provided with spring actuated locking means for facilitating the adjustment of the tree gripping and feet supporting sections without the need for wrenches or other tools.

Abstract: The present invention provides a weight bearing device adapted to support weighted objects upon vertically extending pole-shaped objects such as wooden poles and trees. The device comprises an anchoring strap and a forked unit fitted with a leveraged support frame, a forked end member having terminal penetrating tips and radially extending downwardly and outwardly from the support frame. The strap is mounted at a pivotal site along the support frame. In operational use, the penetrating tips are aligned onto the pole-shaped object with the strap being looped about the pole and adjustably anchored onto the mount under sufficient strap tension to allow the major longitudinal axis of the forked unit frame to extend upwardly and outwardly therefrom. The adjusted strap tension should, however, be sufficient to permit the strap when further tightened by the leveraged action of the forked unit to form a pivotal anchoring site about the strap mount.

Abstract: An arrangement for mounting a removable accessory such as a drawer unit to the underside of a work surface without the use of tools. A pair of front and rear slot and projection couplings are used to mount the accessory on the underside of the work surface, and a manually-releasable spring-urged latch device automatically locks the accessory to the work surface when the projections are fully engaged with the slots.

Abstract: The subject apparatus is a portable tree stand for observation purposes, and generally comprises, as the basic support member, a triangularly-shaped member, basically formed as a right triangle, when observed from the perspective of a side elevational view. Disposed in the leg of the triangular member which is comparable to the hypotenuese side of such triangular member, is an opening which is adapted to hold a longitudinally and vertically extending shaft member, the upper portion of which is affixed in a pivotal manner to the undersurface of a seat structure. The upright leg of the support structure, which leg is comparable to the vertical leg of the triangle, has upper and lower support elements adapted to engage the outer circumference of a tree trunk so as to affix the apparatus in a vertical position along said tree trunk.

Abstract: A shelf bracket formed by a sheet of material having a rectangular front flange and a two triangular lateral flanges extending from two opposite sides of the rectangaular front flange. The two lateral flanges are folded towards each other along the said opposite sides of the front flange. The wide end of the lateral flanges are adapted to be fastened to an upstanding exposed stud. The upper edges of the three flanges are coplanar and adapted to support one end of a board to form a shelf.

Abstract: A tree stand has a platform, a seat collapsible between a position overlying the platform and a position upstanding from the platform, and a climbing band for encircling the tree. The platform, seat and band engage the tree at three discrete points to afford stability. A safety rope is secured to the seat and has a Chinese knot for tightening the rope about the tree. A climbing aid is provided and includes a generally rectangular frame with one end frame member slidable toward and away from the opposite end frame member to adjustably lock in a selected position dependent upon the girth of the tree.

Abstract: A v-shaped shelf structure has a horizontal shelf part with one end adapted for mounting to a wall and a brace part extending downwardly and rearwardly for the second end of the shelf part, the brace part having an end which rests on the wall, thereby providing support for the shelf part. The shelf structure is provided with mounting means which are invisible when the shelf structure is attached to the wall. The shelf structure in one embodiment contains a honey comb member which comprises the inner portion of the shelf structure, thereby providing a lightweight yet strong shelf.

Abstract: The present invention entails a tree mounted deer stand that is of a lightweight open frame construction. In particular, the deer stand comprises a tree trunk mounting frame and an open base frame structure extending generally normally therefrom. Extending upwardly from a central part of the open base frame is a seat support post having a rotating seat mounted thereon. A circumferential portion of the open base frame structure forms a foot bar that enables a seated hunter to propel and reposition himself or herself by pushing against the foot bar with his or her feet, while leaving the hunter's hands totally free for operating a firearm.

Abstract: A tree stand for supporting a hunter, outdoorsman, cameraman or the like at an elevated position upon a tree trunk. The stand includes tree-engaging extensions which support a longitudinal subframe spaced from the tree. Mounting extensions are provided for a platform and seat. The platform and seat are independently pivotal between extended and retracted positions. In the retracted positions the seat and platform are over top dead center to be gravity biased against the stationary framework.

Abstract: An elongated rigid wall mounted strip with a shelf receiving non-yielding channel or groove along the length thereof has resilient spring means acting on the bottom face of the shelf to fixedly retain the shelf in the channel. The strip has an upstanding backwall with apertures for receiving fasteners to secure the strip to a vertical wall or the like. The shelf receiving channel projects outwardly from this back and has a bottom leg wider than the top leg to underlie the shelf. This bottom leg has a resilient spring deflected and loaded by the shelf to wedge lock the shelf in the groove. A raised rib on the free end of the bottom leg bottoms the shelf as it is pushed into the groove permitting the shelf to be tilted so that its top face will fit under the top leg as the shelf is pushed into the groove to depress the spring on the bottom leg to a loaded level flush with the top face of the rib thereby securing the shelf to project perpendicularly or horizontally from the wall on which the strip is mounted.

Abstract: There is provided a shelving system for use in storage compartments, which shelving system utilizes slidable horizontally extending bracing members which by creating a static frictional force between the shelf and the compartment walls holds the shelf in place and for heavy loads, the same shelving system which utilizes slidable horizontally extending bracing members engaging with vertical columnar members whereby free access is provided to the shelves with elimination of any outboard columnar members or legs.

Abstract: A reversible knick knack shelf is provided that can be used for homes and offices and wherein various articles can be held or supported thereon. The shelf assembly and unit can sit on a desk, table, or other flat surface. Different means can be provided for interconnecting the support members together as, for example, hollow tubular members can be provided for interconnecting the shelves or support members.