Abstract: A removable shelf assembly for vehicles (e.g., sport utility vehicles) to increase storage capacity in a generally flat rearwardly extending bed defined by a floor and pair of upwardly extending side walls, the shelf assembly comprising a frame composed of a plurality of U-shaped members, each member having a base and two spaced apart arms extending perpendicular to the base, a plurality of telescoping members associated with the arms, means for removably locking each arm of each the U-shaped member, whereby to adjustably fix the spaced apart bases; and, a first and second generally planar panel members positioned on the frame for receiving items to be transported thereon, the panel members associated with the frame to allow movement between the panel members. The frame preferably has a raised lip extending substantially around the frame so as to reduce movement of items placed on the frame. A downwardly depending leg which is able to pivot out of the way when needed provides additional load support.

Abstract: An accessory tray (10) for attachment to a solid surface is described that is used to hold tools, materials and accessories in a convenient location for mechanics or other types of workers. The accessory tray incorporates a support tray (12) having an item holding area (36) on the upper side. A raised perimeter wall (26, 28, 30 and 32) peripherally surrounds the support tray, for maintaining the tools, materials and accessories within the item holding area. A clamping attachment assembly (14) is rotatably attached to the support tray with a locking device defined as a swivel joint assembly (16) allowing the tray to be positioned in a horizontal plane relative to the clamping attachment assembly when the clamping attachment assembly is affixed to a rigid object within a specific workplace.

Abstract: Disclosed is a utility seat that attaches directly to a receiver hitch or indirectly by way of a sport utility rack, such as a bike or ski rack, thereby providing a stable means for sitting such that a sporting enthusiast may quickly and conveniently change sporting apparel and then collapse or fold up the seat toward the rear of the vehicle for storage and safe traveling.

Abstract: A support for entertainment or personal electronic equipment associated with a passenger seat mounted to a floor in a passenger cabin having a base adapted to anchor to the cabin floor laterally adjacent and forward of said seat. A post extends upwardly from the base and has an elongate pocket for housing each articulated support arm. A proximal end of the arm is mounted to the post and a distal end includes an equipment mount. Each arm has independent deployment from a stowed position housed within an associated pocket and a deployed position extending upwardly and laterally from the post toward a central portion of the associated passenger seat.

Abstract: A bucket seat fold out diaper changing table located within a vehicle. The table provides a surface for use while changing the diaper or clothing of an infant or for other activities and objects that require a surface area. The table is configured as a plastic molded seat back of a bucket seat. The table includes a surface member that provides a surface area, a first open end and a second open end. A first panel and a second panel are arranged within the surface member. The first panel slides out of the first open end of the surface member and retracts back into the surface member via the first open end. The second panel slides out of the second open end of the surface member and retracts back into the surface member via the second open end. The first panel and the second panel are used to provide additional surface area for facilitating the changing of an infant or other activity requiring table surface area.

Abstract: A table supporting device is provided at an upper end thereof with a loop. The loop is hung on the headrest of the motor vehicle seat so that the table supporting device is positioned substantially vertically. The loop 9 is removable from the headrest. A plate-shaped table has a table holding mechanism. The table holding mechanism holds the table vertically rotatably by means of a horizontal shaft. The table holding mechanism is provided with a vertical hole. The vertical hole has a larger diameter than the table supporting device. The table supporting device is passed through the vertical hole of the table holding mechanism. A vertical bolt is threadedly engaged with the table holding mechanism. A lower end of the vertical bolt is in contact with a base portion of the table so as to maintain the table at a desired angle.

Abstract: A meal tray assembly including a meal tray for being mounted for movement between a stowage position flush against a seat back and a lowered, horizontal use position. A latch access port extends through the meal tray from the top side to the bottom side thereof. A latch is carried on the seat back for cooperation with the latch access port in the meal tray. The latch is mounted for movement between a release position wherein the latch is extendable through the latch access port for permitting movement of the meal tray to and from the stowage position and the use position, and a locking position wherein the latch locks the meal tray in the stowage position against the surface.

Abstract: A panel or cutting table which is preferably substituted for the tailgate for holding a cuttable item to be worked on and for mounting a tool having a blade and for supporting a cuttable item said device being attachable to a vehicle resting on the ground with an extendable central frame which may be reduced in size to be approximately the size of the panel or tailgate replaced and defining a holding mechanism for holding a saw and other tools so that the tools may be rotated to give the proper cut and also having an aligning rule to control the angle of the blade relative to a second aligning rule which holds the item to be cut square. In addition, the panel has a pair of legs capable of receiving two by fours so that a saw horse is provided. Finally, a scaffolding framework is described so that the panel may be used on hot days with a covering.

Abstract: A passenger headrest is platform deployable and stowable from a passenger seat. The platform operates as a rear headrest and is pivoted to a forward position to serve as a forward leaning face-headrest. The headrest includes a headrest platform that is attached to an adjustable post made of tubular construction and having a plurality of holes. The adjustable post is concentrically dimensioned to be slidably received by a tubular bar. The tubular bar has a set of holes and is pivotably attached to the passenger seat. A first connector secures the adjustable post and tubular bar to each other. The headrest is pivotable through a range of motion adjusted by a passenger, wherein the passenger selects an inclination angle. The inclination angle used by the passenger is established via a second connector that secures the tubular bar to the seat.

Abstract: A combination workbench and unloading platform having a lower frame having a center bar supported by a vehicle hitch in front and a rear cross bar supported by two rear legs and being foldable by connecting its members with hinges and having sleeves with removable pins for erection. An upper rectangular frame is supported on the lower frame by risers. Upper frame side bars are offset below the level of front and rear cross bars and having slideable sleeves along each offset portion. Movable work support cross bars are supported for sliding and rotation on the offset portions allowing them to be moved to desired positions and angles or individually removed. The upper frame and support cross bars form a level support for a workpiece such as a plywood sheet and the support cross bars may be adjusted allowing sawing at desired angles while held by a gravity swivel clamp.

Abstract: The invention facilitates Sleeping in sitting position by supporting and/or the body (torso) of a person in various positions. This invention combines one or more of: straps, sound barrier, light barrier, Headrest and backrest to improve the Sleeping.

Abstract: A meal tray assembly including a meal tray for being mounted for movement between a stowage position flush against a seat back and a lowered, horizontal use position. A latch access port extends through the meal tray from the top side to the bottom side thereof. A latch is carried on the seat back for cooperation with the latch access port in the meal tray. The latch is mounted for movement between a release position wherein the latch is extendable through the latch access port for permitting movement of the meal tray to and from the stowage position and the use position, and a locking position wherein the latch locks the meal tray in the stowage position against the surface.

Abstract: A vehicle seat has a mechanism supporting a table for articulation between a stowed position and an extended position. A surface of the table extends generally horizontally from an integral part of the seat, a cover overlies the table surface, and the cover is detachably secured to the table in a manner that will allow the table to be moved to the stowed position and back to the extended position without damaging the cover.

Abstract: A computer desk which may be affixed to the armrest of a chair, particularly the armrest of a motor vehicle is secured and placed by adjustable braces to grasp the armrest on either side thereof and is further secured by a strap holding the desk to the armrest to prevent movement.

Abstract: An eating counter apparatus for mounting to a three or four-wheeled, motorized or pedal-powered vehicle used as at least part of a mobile food vending eatery whereby to utilize the vehicle to provide an eating area for the patrons of the eatery. The eating counter apparatus also may mount a seating apparatus arranged to support seated patrons about the vehicle as they eat at the counter of the eatery vehicle.

Abstract: A bucket seat fold out diaper changing table located within a vehicle. The table provides a surface for use while changing the diaper or clothing of an infant or for other activities and objects that require a surface area. The table is configured as a plastic molded seat back of a bucket seat. The table includes a surface member that provides a surface area, a first open end and a second open end. A first panel and a second panel are arranged within the surface member. The first panel slides out of the first open end of the surface member and retracts back into the surface member via the first open end. The second panel slides out of the second open end of the surface member and retracts back into the surface member via the second open end. The first panel and the second panel are used to provide additional surface area for facilitating the changing of an infant or other activity requiring table surface area.

Abstract: A portable tailgate table having one end adapted to be supported by a receiver of a hitch assembly of an automotive vehicle and a second end supported by at least one leg and wherein an upper surface of the table is pivotably adjustable about two pivot axes to permit horizontal leveling of the table top regardless of an angle of inclination of a parked vehicle which supports the one of the table.

Abstract: A method and associated apparatus of mounting an object such as a portable computer on a vehicle steering wheel provides an ergonomic workstation environment in a vehicle and an optimal operation environment for the object.

Abstract: An arrangement for detachable mounting of a table on a vehicle is disclosed. The arrangement includes a supporting element arranged for locking to the table and a first locking element arranged in the supporting element for locking the supporting element to the vehicle. The supporting element, by the use of the first locking element, is arranged for fastening to a second locking element designed in the vehicle whereby the supporting element and the first locking element solely carries the table. This provides an enhanced arrangement for stable and simple mounting of a table to a vehicle.

Abstract: An automotive tool tray and support assembly that can be removably engaged with and affixed to the hood-latch mechanisms of automobiles having rear-raising engine hoods. The support assembly comprises two hollow support members, with an extendable insert movably disposed within the support member. Both support members are substantially rigidly and removably affixed to their respective hood latch mechanisms by inserting the inserts in the hood latch mechanisms. The hood latch mechanisms engage with and retain the inserts, and the support members rest on the hood latch mechanism housings. An automotive tool tray is positioned over the exposed engine compartment by affixing the tray to the top ends of the support members.

Abstract: A trailered brake workstation mounts on the horizontal frame of a two-wheeled trailer, a pair of longitudinally-spaced transverse horizontal guide bars at an elevated position above the frame. The guide bars mount slides which are secured to the bottom of a longitudinally-disposed brake. Thus the brake, via the slides, can be shifted laterally on the horizontal guide bars between an internal or centered position it which it may be locked for hauling and storing, and a side position in which it may be locked and available for operative use. A box and a cover protect the brake in the internal or centered position from the elements. A work table may also be transported, being stored in the throat of the brake during transportation, and disposed for use on the other side of the trailer when the brake is operative.

Abstract: A tray assembly that includes an enlarged tray member, optional sorting boxes that can connect laterally to either side of the tray member, and detachable straps that allow support of the tray member by one or more automobile seats. Applications may include, but are not limited to, use by adult and child travelers to assemble jigsaw puzzles, create artwork, and play with model cars and other toys that are small in size or have multiple small parts associated therewith.

Abstract: Apparatus for storing items within vehicle compartments that can be manipulated into an operative position and a closed position with a single hand are provided. Apparatus includes an elongate planar panel pivotally attached to a vehicle floor and movable between a stored position in face-to-face contacting relation with the floor and an operative position in spaced-apart, face-to-face relation with the floor such that the panel can serve the function of a table and/or shelf.

Abstract: A rear window shelf (10) for motor vehicle integrated with supports for objects with end pins (11) to fit into seats made on the sides of the vehicle to be rotated, the rear window shelf (10) having an upper surface (12) exposed inside the vehicle and a lower surface (13) which becomes an inner upper wall of a boot compartment, in which the lower surface (13) of the rear window shelf (10) is provided with series of supports (17-19; 20-22; 23) which hold the various objects. The supports are elastic elements which can be hooked, nets with elastic perimetric ring or hooks for objects.

Abstract: A seat back attachment for airline seats and the like, having a thin essentially rigid suspension card which slips between the seat back tray table and the back of the seat, and is sandwiched securely between said table and seat back when the tray table is secured in the upright storage position. The card is attached to a shelf or container dimensioned to be convenient to the use of a passenger. A seat back compensation structure adjusts the shelf or container to maintain a roughly horizontal plane should the at back be reclined or raised.

Abstract: A multi-configuration, multi-purpose rack system which has at least 20 separate and useful configurations for carrying a very wide variety of objects on a vehicle. The rack system is economical to manufacture, easy to use, and may be disassembled into its component parts, stored in it's own folding platform and conveniently carried in the cargo area of a vehicle.

Abstract: A child's automobile activity device is provided which rotatably attaches to an extension rod of the type that hooks on the garment hooks in the rear seat area. Several types of connection members are provided, that adjustably connect an activity screen to the extension rod such that the activity screen will be optimally positioned for viewing and access by the seated child. The activity screen, in one embodiment, includes a hinged chalkboard front portion that opens to form a horizontal eating or reading surface, as well as, providing access to a storage area behind the chalkboard. The activity screen positions a display of many varied and child oriented shapes, images, numbers, letters, games and the like for the child to view or utilize. Such display can be on the interior surface of the activity screen for access when the front portion is down or on the exposed surface of the front portion when the front portion is opened to its horizontal position.

Abstract: A folding table for the rear of a backrest, the table having a surface with a depression therein in which a carrier for visible material, like an advertisement, is disposed. The carrier is received in an undercut in the depression. Alternatively, a frame around the edge of the carrier has projections received in grooves in the table for holding the frame and thereby the carrier to the surface.

Abstract: A computer desk which may be affixed to the armrest of a chair, particularly the armrest of a motor vehicle is secured and placed by adjustable braces to grasp the armrest on either side thereof and is further secured by a strap holding the desk to the armrest to prevent movement.

Abstract: A steering wheel book holder designed to be releasably attachable to a steering wheel without requiring special tooling or manual dexterity and designed so as to be customized to a various configuration and size of steering wheels and so as to provide a sturdy and reliable support surface for supporting printed matter and allowing the latter to be ergonomically readable to an individual seating behind the wheel of a conventional vehicle.

Abstract: A storage apparatus is provided that attaches to a vehicle seat backrest and that includes a frame and a pair of elongated panels pivotally secured to the frame in adjacent, vertically spaced-apart relationship, wherein each elongated panel is movable between an operative, generally horizontal, position and a stored, generally vertical position. The elongated panels may be in adjacent, face-to-face relationship when in respective stored positions. The elongated panels may be in adjacent, generally coplanar relationship when in respective stored positions.

Abstract: A table that is stowable and deployable from a seatback of a passenger seat includes a substantially planar food tray with a first surface and a second surface substantially parallel to the first surface. The tray is stowed in a substantially vertical position with the first surface facing a seated passenger. The stowed tray is held in position with a moveable switch engaged against the first surface. A device for stowing and deploying the tray is mounted on the second surface. A pair of legs is mounted to the device. Each leg has a first end attached to the device and a second end attached to the seat. Upon turning the switch clear of the first surface, the device slidably urges the first surface from its stowed position to a deployed, substantially horizontal position, with the first surface facing upwards.

Abstract: A truck catwalk system for allowing an individual to easily access the interior of a truck box. The inventive device includes a pair of support brackets, at least one pivot bracket, a pair of chains attached to the support brackets, a catch mechanism pivotally attached to one of the support brackets, a platform pivotally attached to the support brackets and catchably engaged by the catch mechanism, a foldable rail structure attached to the platform, a handle attached to the platform, and a ladder attached to the platform and the truck box.

Abstract: A tray assembly for mounting on the back of a first seat, such as a front seat of a car, that is disposed substantially in front of a second seat, such as a back seat of a car, to permit a user to sit on the second seat and utilize the tray assembly. The tray assembly includes first and second inverted generally U-shaped hooks. Each of the hooks has first and second legs. Each of the first legs extends along a front face of the first seat and each of the second legs extends along the rear face of the seat back of the first seat. First and second laterally spaced cross members extend between the second legs along the rear face of the first seat. A generally rectangular has one side hinged to one of the cross members and first and second oblique supports extending from a slip fit with spaced parts of a second side to a hinged connection at the respective second legs.

Abstract: A table that is stowable and deployable from a seatback of a passenger seat includes a substantially planar food tray with a first surface and a second surface substantially parallel to the first surface. The tray is stowed in a substantially vertical position with the first surface facing a seated passenger. The stowed tray is held in position with a moveable switch engaged against the first surface. A device for stowing and deploying the tray is mounted on the second surface. A pair of legs is mounted to the device. Each leg has a first end attached to the device and a second end attached to the seat. Upon turning the switch clear of the first surface, the device slidably urges the first surface from its stowed position to a deployed, substantially horizontal position, with the first surface facing upwards.

Abstract: A center console assembly for use in a vehicle includes a table capable of being disposed within a center console. A linear drive mechanism is coupled to the table. The linear drive mechanism includes a driver capable of moving the table from a retracted position within the center console to an extracted position outside of the center console.

Abstract: A work station for use with a tailgate of a truck is provided. The work station includes a first part that is adapted to be mounted to the tailgate of a truck. The work station includes a second part that is hingedly connected to the first part to pivot between an open and closed position. In the closed position, the second part generally overlies the tailgate. In the open position, the second part extends generally rearwardly from the tailgate.

Abstract: A passenger seat meal tray latch assembly having a pair of laterally spaced-apart latch plates for being secured to a surface of a seat back of a passenger seat directly above a meal tray stowage position, a cross-member for being positioned laterally across the surface of the seat back and locked to the seat back by releasable connection to the pair of latch plates, a latch mounted on the cross-member and movable between a retracted position for permitting the meal tray to be moved into and out of its stowage position and an extended position for latching the meal tray to the seat back.

Abstract: A folding seat part of a motor vehicle seat including an integrated table with a base and a tabletop. The tabletop includes a center leaf and at least one side leaf hinged to the center leaf. The tabletop is mounted to the base for rotational movement such that its rotational movement causes the side leaf to lock in a horizontal plane with the center leaf.

Abstract: A vehicle luggage compartment structure, facilitating the putting in and taking out of small articles from a tray provided in a luggage compartment, and enabling the luggage compartment to be partitioned by the tray by fixing a box to a floor surface of the luggage compartment. A first protruding portion and a second protruding portion for engagement of the tray are engaged with a first guide groove and a first anchor hole of the box, respectively, to hold the tray in the box. By sliding the first protruding portion for engagement along the first guide groove to pull the tray out to the rear of the vehicle, a top wall of the luggage compartment no longer covers an open top side of the tray, thereby enabling small articles to be easily placed into and taken out from the tray.

Abstract: A tray assembly for mounting on the back of a first seat, such as a front seat of a car, that is disposed substantially in front of a second seat, such as a back seat of a car, to permit a user to sit on the second seat and utilize the tray assembly. The tray assembly includes first and second inverted generally U-shaped hooks. Each of the hooks has first and second legs. Each of the first legs extends along a front face of the first seat and each of the second legs extends along the rear face of the seat back of the first seat. First and second laterally spaced cross members extend between the second legs of the first and second inverted generally U-shaped members along the rear face of the first seat.

Abstract: This invention is filling a need for allowing passengers, specificially children under the age of 12, a convenient method for activities that usually require a hard table like surface. Similiar devices are readily found in commercial airplanes known as seat back trays. The need arose for a table like surface for children while traveling long distances cross country by mini van. After an exhaustive search in various retail suppliers and the internet for an item to fulfill the need to allow children easy and convenient acces to a seat back tray, the following invention was developed. This device is a convenient and safe method to give rear seat passengers a method to pursue drawing, game playing and securing food items while the vehicle is in transit This then reduces distractions for the driver of the vehicle and allows rear seat passengers less chance of spilling food and creating messes.

Abstract: A lightweight aircraft table top member comprising a honeycomb core, an upper skin and a lower skin. The honeycomb core has a top surface and a bottom surface. The honeycomb core further has a cellular structure with each of a plurality of cells thereof having a top edge and a bottom edge. The edges of the cells define the core's top and bottom surfaces. The honeycomb core including first cells adjacent a first end of the core, second cells adjacent a second end of the core and midway cells midway between the first and second cells. The first cells, second cells and midway cells extend from the lower skin to the upper skin. The honeycomb core tapers in thickness from its first end to its second end such that the length of each of the midway cells is less than the length of each of the first cells and such that the length of each of the second cells is less than the length of each of the midway cells.

Abstract: A trailer platform for positioning on a trailer for standing on while loading and unloading a boat. The trailer platform includes a pair of elongate members having a first end, a second end, and an inner surface. A first coupling member is coupled to a first end of a first of the elongate members and removably secured to a yolk of a trailer. A second coupling member is coupled to a first end of a second of the elongate members and removably secured to the yolk. A third coupling member is coupled to the second end of the first elongate member and the second end of the second elongate member. The third coupling member is removably coupled to a hitch bar. Each one of a pair of mesh portions is securely attached to and extends away from one of the inner surfaces of the elongate members.

Abstract: A removable running board for a vehicle that includes a quick-release mechanism for disengaging the running board from the vehicle, the disengaged running board adapted to serve as a loading ramp for loading the vehicle with cargo or a vehicle bridge for emergency crossing of a hazard.

Abstract: A table deployment mechanism is disclosed. In various embodiments, the table deployment mechanism utilizes vertical slides in conjunction with scissor members and a gas spring coupled to the scissor members in order to facilitate movement of the deployment mechanism between a retracted position and a deployed position despite any stresses which may be imparted to the deployment mechanism.

Abstract: A portable mechanic's bench removably spans vehicle hood ledges having lateral flanges extending from upstanding fender components bordering the vehicle engine compartment and may comprise a tray with an open top. A pair of drawers with open tops are laterally telescopically received by the tray to be movable from a first position in which the drawers are in laterally inward storage position to an outwardly extended operative position. Legs diverge downwardly and laterally outwardly to exert wedging stress on the fender upstanding components to hold the bench in position.

Abstract: Storage apparatus are provided that attach to vehicle seat backrests and that have a compartment for storing items therein. Each storage apparatus includes opposite upper and lower walls, opposite side walls, and a rear wall that collectively define a compartment. A door is pivotally mounted to the storage apparatus and is movable between a closed position for covering an opening and an open position for allowing access to the storage apparatus via the opening. Each storage apparatus can be removably secured to the elongated support members in multiple vertically spaced-apart positions. Two or more storage apparatus may be removably secured to a vehicle seat backrest in adjacent, vertically spaced-apart relationship.

Abstract: An arrangement for detachable mounting of a table on a vehicle is disclosed. The arrangement includes a supporting element arranged for locking to the table and a first locking element arranged in the supporting element for locking the supporting element to the vehicle. The supporting element, by means of the first locking element, is arranged for fastening to a second locking element designed in the vehicle whereby the supporting element and the first locking element solely carries the table. The invention provides an enhanced arrangement for stable and simple mounting of a table to a vehicle.

Abstract: A lightweight aircraft table top member comprising a honeycomb core, an upper skin and a lower skin. The honeycomb core has a top surface and a bottom surface. The honeycomb core further has a cellular structure with each of a plurality of cells thereof having a top edge and a bottom edge. The edges of the cells define the core's top and bottom surfaces. The honeycomb core including first cells adjacent a first end of the core, second cells adjacent a second end of the core and midway cells midway between the first and second cells. The first cells, second cells and midway cells extend from the lower skin to the upper skin. The honeycomb core tapers in thickness from its first end to its second end such that the length of each of the midway cells is less than the length of each of the first cells and such that the length of each of the second cells is less than the length of each of the midway cells.