Abstract: A table top having a transparent cover through which inserts, such as advertisements, etc. can be viewed. The table top is configured for affixation to a base. The table top comprises a frame having sides, an underlay and a transparent cover. A cavity is formed in the base and is defined by the frame and base. The underlay and transparent cover are substantially planar and are configured to fit within the frame adjacent to each other. The insert is configured to be held between the cover and underlay such that one side of the insert is viewable through the cover.

Abstract: A work bench which includes a bench support structure (12) which incorporates a rotatable triangular bench support structure (55) which includes three surfaces to which are attached a first, second and third bench (90,92,94). On the bench surface can be permanently attached a variety of electrical power tools (150) such as a grinder (152) and a router (154). The rotatable work bench (10) can be designed to include an internal electrical power source (89) that is controlled by a master, electrical power switch (88). When the switch (88) is closed power is made available to each of the attached electrical power tools (150) thus, allowing each tool to be turned on by the tool switch. The rotatable work bench (10) can also be designed to have attached a drawer assembly (100), a shelf assembly (112) and a set of casters (124).

Abstract: A stand or platform is integrated directly within the profile of a collapsed tripod riser for easy transport of the device. The tripod riser uses a single center post configuration, with a first support leg rigidly attached thereto and second and third support legs rotatable around the center post support. A unique center post locking system allows multiple-height single-plane nesting of the legs. In addition, the integrated stand is retained within the same plane of the nested support legs and within a cavity created by the interior profile cavity created by the support legs during a collapsed and transport position.

Abstract: A tripod riser support system is integrated directly within a portable stand thus creatinga a more compact, lighter and less expensive tripod riser. A portable stand is used as a support base for both an individual and for support of a tripod by the attachment of additional tripod receiving channels. A user would transport the device to a location where they desire to film a particular event. The legs of the stand would be unfolded and the tripod support channels extended to form three symmetric channels separated by 120 degrees from each other.

Abstract: A tripod is elevated off the ground and supported by a three legged unit so that when opened it cradles the legs and/or the spreader of a tripod. The unit has a base which restricts movement of each of the support legs and an accompanying platform leaf for the purpose of supporting a tripod operator. The unit's legs collapse together and are secured allowing the entire unit to be easily transported. A rotatable center support provides both support and ease-of-use functions.

Abstract: A tripod is elevated off the ground and supported by a three legged unit so that when opened it cradles the legs and/or the spreader of a tripod. The unit has a base which restricts movement of each of the support legs and an accompanying platform leaf for the purpose of supporting a tripod operator. The unit's legs collapse together and are secured allowing the entire unit to be easily transported.

Abstract: A tripod is elevated off the ground and supported by a three legged unit so that when opened it cradles the legs and/or the spreader of a tripod. The legs of the unit are hinged together along the spinal edge allowing the unit to fold close in a book-type manner. Attached to the unit is a platform leaf for the purpose of supporting a tripod operator. The platform leaf is supported by hinges attached to the top edge of one of the three legs and also by retractable folding legs. The retractable folding legs collapse to a position parallel to the platform leaf and the platform leaf collapses to a position parallel to the legs allowing the entire unit to be easily folded for compact transportation.

Abstract: A carpenter's workbench is disclosed comprising a freestanding frame body (4) supported by four legs (6). A longitudinal channel (46) of T-shape profile and a V-shape groove (48) extend into a top surface (14) of the body (4) and are adapted to receive and render stationary lengths of lumber and tubular pipe, respectively, such that ends which overhang the workbench may be severed. Alternatively, a length of two by four inch wood may be situated horizontally and secured within an upper portion (50) of the channel (46) to provide a wood work surface if desired. Peripherally located surfaces (28, 36, 64) are provided having means (30, 32, 38, 62) for securing work tools to the workbench. Storage compartments (40, 42) are further provided to store hardware.

Abstract: A deployable table stowable in and deployable from a storage compartment based upon a non-self rigidizing 4-hinge arch support structure that collapses or folds upon itself to stow and that expands to deploy. The work surfaces bypass each other above and below each other to allow the deployment mechanism to operate. This assembly includes first and second primary pivot hinges disposed respectively at the opposite ends of the storage compartment, first and second lateral frame members having proximal ends connected respectively to the first and second pivot hinges, a medial frame member offset from and pivotally connected to distal ends of the first and second members through third and fourth medial pivot hinges, left-side, right-side and middle trays connected respectively to the first, second and third frame members and being foldable into and out of the storage compartment by articulation of the first, second, third and fourth joints.

Abstract: An ironing support or board structure has two parallel ironing surfaces formed of boards connected by spacer elements of small height. One of the ironing surfaces is formed by a single board, referred to as the main board. The other ironing surfaces are formed by two separate accessory boards which overhang or overlap the main board. The spacer elements which connect the accessory boards to the main board are associated with the main board at opposite ends of the main board. This results in free parts or free ends of each accessory board extending towards the other accessory board.

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.

Abstract: An extension table assembly for a table saw, the extension assembly including an elongated top slab assembly supported by a wheeled carriage and attachable at one end to the top table of a table saw to be coplanar therewith, a series of fences carried by the top slab assembly at successively different spacings from that end of the top slab, each being movable from an operative position extending above the slab to an inoperative position not extending thereabove, and a loader assembly formed by a part of the top slab assembly and being pivotal to a vertical position for receiving a vertically disposed large or heavy work piece so that it may be easily moved onto the slab assembly by tilting the loader assembly back to horizontal. The wheeled carriage is collapsibly foldable upwardly against the bottom of the top slab assembly, this collapsing action being accomplished semi-automatically by pushing the assembly forwardly over the rearward edge of a truck bed.

Abstract: Each of two or more sectional tables is provided with interconnecting apparatus for forming different sized and various shaped table configurations. Each sectional table (10, 12, 14) is provided with a set of spaced threaded inserts (38, 40) positioned on its underside. First and second sectional tables may be abutted with their respective sets of inserts aligned. A slotted coupling link (20) having spaced slots (28, 30) with first and second ends in opposite ends of the link is utilized with thumb screws (42) which are threaded into the inserts. The screws pass through the slots for positioning the coupling link between a first, retracted, position in which it is completely positioned on the underside of one of the sectional tables and a second, extended, position in which it extends beneath both sectional tables and is secured by the thumb screws.

Abstract: A work station for use in a control room wherein operators monitor instruments includes a platform supporting at least two upright perimeter walls spaced apart to provide at least two entrances onto the platform. Horizontally disposed desk tops are supported by the perimeter walls and on which are mounted instruments for observation by operators.

Abstract: The device for mounting a cooking apparatus of the present invention on a wall and the like in a kitchen comprises a wall fixing member to be fixedly mounted on the wall and provided with reinforcing members projecting forward; a supporting member rotatable up-and downwardly and provided with grooves in which the legs of the cooking apparatus are to be put; and a stopper member for preventing the legs of the cooking apparatus from coming off the grooves of the supporting member in case that the cooking apparatus is supported by said supporting member. Accordingly, the cooking apparatus can be easily mounted on the wall and the like in the kitchen without any extra members to be mounted on the cooking apparatus, so that a cooking apparatus of such a type originally used by being placed on a cooking counter and the like can be easily mounted on a wall in a kitchen.

Abstract: The invention relates to an adjustable television/video recorder stand incorporating a cassette-holder, wherein the two adjustable shelves adapted to receive the television set and the video recorder are arranged on two crossbars connected to each other by lateral uprights whose lower ends support a tray for storing video cassettes.

Abstract: A work bench utilizing a pair of triangular sections to support three work surfaces, to each of which an electrical power or manually operable tool is secured, and with the triangular sections being releasably rotatable to bring one of the desired tools into proper operating position within a defined work space.

Abstract: An assembly for storing clothing or other articles is provided, especially adapted for use in nursing homes or the like by non-ambulatory residents. First and second wall panels are mounted to each other so that they are perpendicular. A storage structure defined by a right triangular prism is provided including a plurality of walls defining a storage area therebetween with the front wall having an access opening. A tambour door is slidable on a pair of tracks to selectively block and unblock the access opening in the storage structure. The storage structure is mounted to the wall panel so that the tambour door tracks are disposed in horizontal planes vertically spaced from each other, and so that the storage structure is spaced from the ground, along the entire extent thereof, a distance corresponding to the height of a toeboard of a wheelchair off of the ground.

Abstract: A shelving system including support units that are easily secured to the shelves without the need of special tools or forming unsightly holes in the shelving. Each support unit contains a U-shaped bracket that is connected to the bottom surface of one shelf by a hidden wood screw. A pair of end caps which are similarly connected to the top surface of an opposed shelf slidably receive the legs of the bracket therein to form a high strength unit capable of supporting the shelves in a spaced-apart relationship.

Abstract: A laminated wooden rack structure forming multiple vertically layered storage bays extending longitudinally along an access aisle. The floor of each storage bay is supported by a pair of upright columns having beams sandwiched therebetween and stabilized at their junction by upper and lower blocks. In one embodiment, the lower block has a portion extending beyond the edges of the columns, and a gusset overlies said portion of the lower block and the adjacent portion of the beam.

Abstract: A knock-down display rack for displaying articles, such as bottles or the like, at the point of purchase and which includes a vertical support member extending from a base and also includes a series or removable and unattached shelves for supporting layers of the articles, one shelf being located between each layer of articles. The shelves each have a slot therein and extending from its periphery to the central portion of the shelf whereby the shelves may be inserted around vertical support for resting on the layer of articles therebeneath. The slots of the shelves are non-aligned with one another, that is they extend in different directions, thereby each shelf prevents the others from all being disengaged by a single lateral movement of the display rack, and thereby provide stability to the display rack.

Abstract: A laminated wooden rack structure forming multiple vertically layered storage bays extending longitudinally along an access aisle. The floor of each storage bay is supported by a pair of upright columns having beams sandwiched therebetween and stabilized at their junction by upper and lower blocks. In one embodiment, the lower block has a portion extending beyond the edges of the columns, and a gusset overlies said portion of the lower block and the adjacent portion of the beam.

Abstract: Greenhouse plants are displayed on horizontal shelves supported between side rails extending at an angle between vertical support posts, the posts being interconnected in pairs between confronting vertical grooves formed in the posts. Each shelf is assembled from elongated sections held in parallel spaced relation to each other by spacers at the longitudinal ends of the shelf which are received within grooves formed in the side rails.

Abstract: A mobile bread unit which replaces the lower shelves of a display rack for bakery products and carries front and back rows of bread so that as the front row is sold, the unit may be pulled out, reversed and reinserted to bring the back row into position.

Abstract: To facilitate manual operations, especially in the pharmaceutical industry, there are provided for cooperation with a conveyor belt, particularly designed worktables, a service rack, and an adjustable table having an angle member.

Abstract: A new shelf and a method for its fabrication from a single generally rectangular sheet of thermally deformable material. First and second spaced apart axes are selected which extend across the width of the sheet. Third and fourth spaced apart axes are selected which extend longitudinally of the sheet perpendicular to the first and second axes. The third and fourth axes are spaced from the side edges to define opposing sidewall portions. A u-shaped cut, both ends of which terminate within the margins of the sheet, is made in the medial portion of the sheet along segments of the axes. The cut defines a frontal edge, opposing shelf ends having tabs, and opposing shelf end receiving slots in the sidewall portions. The sheet is heated along specified axes and simultaneously the shelf and the sidewall portions are orthogonally bent outward from the sheet, and the tabs are inserted in the shelf end receiving slots. The shelf and its rear wall form an L-beam.

Abstract: The invention discloses a shelf structure and the method of making it. A specific embodiment is a linen cart having four corner posts, a plurality of horizontal, shelf retaining members and shelves held within the confines of the horizontal members. The horizontal members are welded to the corner posts and the device is devoid of any normal form of fastening means.

Abstract: An appliance stand, suitable for supporting portable television sets and the like, includes easily assembled frame members which provide superior strength. The stand is adjustable in width by means of a telescoping framework to accommodate appliances of various widths, and a removable longitudinal structural member is used as a measuring guage during assembly of the stand to assure that the correct width is attained for a particular appliance.