Abstract: A novel pillar is provided. The pillar having a longitudinal axis and first and second ends, an outer skin, an extruded support structure disposed within the outer skin, with the support structure including multiple cells arranged along the longitudinal axis for support of longitudinal loads, and a tension bar disposed at least partially within the extruded support structure. The outer skin and extruded support may include structural plastic, and the extruded support structure may be separately insertable into the outer skin. However, in an alternative embodiment the outer skin and extruded support structure are co-extruded as a single monolithic piece.

Abstract: A forearm/wrist/mouse support system comprises a panel formed in a generally rectilinear configuration having a front, rear, and lateral side edges and a lower surface positionable on the upper surface of the desk. A recess of a generally rectilinear configuration is formed in the panel and extends upwardly from its lower surface to a location adjacent to the upper surface. A support plate in a generally rectilinear configuration for the arm and wrist of a user and a computer mouse has a top, a bottom, a front, a back and parallel sides and is slidably received within the recess for movement between an operative orientation wherein it is pulled forwardly to overlie a portion of the desk and also forwardly of the desk and an inoperative within the recess.

Abstract: A desk unit incorporating a concealed pull-out keyboard well comprises a work surface and a concealed keyboard platform mounted under a work surface. The work surface can have an apron on the lower front surface that conceals the keyboard platform. A movable section of the work surface at a front edge thereof is movable in a path that extends downwardly and under the front edge of the keyboard tray and then rearwardly under the keyboard tray, where the movable section can be stored or removed from the desk unit. When the movable section is thus positioned, the keyboard can be used or extended for use. This desk construction can be employed in a corner mounted desk, wherein the keyboard tray is mounted at an angle under a corner in the desk, or the invention can be employed in a conventional desk having a work surface with a straight front edge.

Abstract: In articulating keyboard support mechanism, a plurality of cylindrical links provide for a multipositional support arm. The links are attached to the inner side of a desk using a mounting bracket and base cylinder. A keyboard support tray is coupled to the forwardmost link of the articulating arm. The tensioning bar allows for placing the links under tension so as to maintain their position.

Abstract: An adjustable keyboard support assembly including a keyboard tray support bracket; a work surface mounting bracket adapted to be coupled to a work surface; a connector mechanism having one end coupled to the work surface mounting bracket and an opposite end coupled to the keyboard tray support bracket, the connector mechanism comprising a support arm coupled to the keyboard support at an outer end, such that the keyboard tray support bracket is rotatable about a horizontal axis with respect to the support arm; an angle control mechanism between the keyboard tray support bracket and the support arm for locking the keyboard tray support bracket at a desired angular inclination with respect to the support arm, the angle control mechanism including a spring exerting a clamping pressure on the support arm and the keyboard tray support bracket and a spring lifter for repositioning the spring so as to relieve the pressured applied to the support arm and the keyboard tray support bracket; and a lever control bar coup

Abstract: Cupped arrangement for holding a fabric-type furniture cover in a use-configuration upon a furniture piece. The cupped arrangement includes an attachment portion defining a trap space. The trap space is configured to releasably engage a portion of a fabric-type furniture cover. An anchor portion is coupled to the attachment portion, the anchor portion having a cupped receiving space adapted to insertibly receive a foot portion of a leg of a furniture piece over which the fabric-type furniture cover is installable. The attachment portion and the anchor portion together establish a cupped receiver that is predominantly constructed from semi-rigid material, preferably plastic, that is form-retaining and that possesses sufficient flexure to accommodate releasable securement of the cupped receiver to a furniture cover.

Abstract: An apparatus for administrating infant care comprised of three flat members that create a rigid and lightweight surface sized to properly support an infant. The three flat members are connected to each other in a way that allows the three flat members to be stored inside each other reducing the size of the apparatus for storage.

Abstract: The present computer keyboard support assembly comprises a platform suitable for supporting a keyboard mechanism having one end of an arm pivotally mounted to the platform and the other end pivotally mounted to a mounting bracket which is attached to the underside of a work surface. A compensating mechanism utilizing a driving mechanism interacting with the pivot mountings for the arm and controlling the orientation of the platform, as the platform is moved to and from a storage and use position.

Abstract: A keyboard support system includes a tool-less, adjustable, in-board clamping apparatus for clamping a track to a base. The clamping apparatus includes clamps each having a clamp top slidable relative to and releasably engageable with a clamp bottom to clamp the track and the base therebetween. A clamp knob is adjustable to tighten and secure the clamp top and clamp bottom together. A positioning apparatus includes a slide coupled to the track for horizontal adjustment. The slide is connected to a shuttle which is coupled to an height adjustment arm for vertical height adjustment by an indexing rod. A keyboard tray for holding a keyboard is connected to a tray support which is coupled to the height adjustment arm for pitch adjustment by a guide rod. A clenching mechanism couples the movements of the indexing rod and guide rod and exerts a biasing force to bias the indexing rod and guide rod at selected height and pitch positions.

Abstract: An improved apparatus for inspecting and video taping pipelines is provided. A tubular vessel accommodates a video camera. A plurality of scuba lights are adjustably mounted to the periphery of the tubular housing at the front end of the apparatus. A dual-section guide leg is provided which has limited upward and downward movement and limited forward and rearward movement. An elastic member controls the upward/downward and forward/rearward movement of the guide leg to provide a shock absorber system. The guide leg engages the top inside surface of the pipeline as the apparatus is carried down the pipeline by the current. The angle of inclination of the apparatus may be controlled with weights, foam and the position of the guide leg.

Abstract: The present computer keyboard support assembly comprises a platform suitable for supporting a keyboard mechanism having one end of an arm pivotally mounted to the platform and the other end pivotally mounted to a mounting bracket which is attached to the underside of a work surface. A compensating mechanism utilizing a driving mechanism interacting with the pivot mountings for the arm and controlling the orientation of the platform, as the platform is moved to and from a storage and use position.

Abstract: An articulated support assembly for a computer keyboard. The assembly includes a generally U shaped rigid support member, and a platform for supporting the keyboard pivotably mounted on a central portion of the support member. Projecting end portions of the support member are pivotably mounted on attachment members fixed to the bottom of a table or desk top. A releasable friction clutch restricts pivotal movement of the platform around the central portion of the support member. A releasable ratchet assembly prevents revolving movement of the central portion toward a lowered position relative to the attachment members. A switching mechanism can be manually activated to release the ratchet assemblies and the friction clutch so that the position and orientation of the platform relative to the table or desk top can be adjusted.

Abstract: An apparatus for holding a computer keyboard and mouse adjacent a table or similar structure is disclosed. The apparatus includes a mounting bracket and three rail brackets, two rail guides secured to the brackets, a keyboard drawer, and a mouse tray. The brackets are securable beneath the table. One of the rail guides is secured to the mounting bracket and to one of the rail brackets while the other rail guide is secured between two rail brackets. The keyboard drawer includes a rail on each side slidably coupleable to the rail guides. One of the rails also includes a gear rack attached along at least a portion thereof The rail has a forward portion and a rearward portion with the rack preferably attached to the forward portion. The mouse tray is pivotally coupled to the mounting bracket and includes a gear engageable with the rack. The mouse tray also includes a shoulder adjacent the gear.

Abstract: A computer desk having a movable shelf is provided. The desk has an upper shelf for receiving a part of a computer, and a movable lower shelf positioned below the upper shelf for receiving another part of the computer. The movable lower shelf is mounted in the desk so that it moves outwardly from the desk such that at least a portion of the lower shelf is in a position which is longitudinally forward of and sufficiently closely adjacent to the upper shelf so as to extend the total desktop surface of the computer desk.

Abstract: The computer keyboard support assembly of the disclosure comprises a platform suitable for supporting a keyboard mechanism having one end of an arm pivotally mounted to the platform and the other end pivotally mounted to a mounting bracket which is attached to the underside of a work surface. A compensating mechanism utilizing a driving mechanism interacting with the pivot mountings for the arm and controlling the orientation of the platform, as the platform is moved to and from a storage and use position.

Abstract: The computer keyboard support assembly of the present invention comprises a platform suitable for supporting a keyboard mechanism having one end of an arm pivotally mounted to the platform and the other end pivotally mounted to a mounting bracket which is attached to the underside of a work surface. A compensating mechanism utilizing a driving mechanism interacting with the pivot mountings for the arm and controlling the orientation of the platform, as the platform is moved to and from a storage and use position.

Abstract: A nested table system which can be reconfigured as desired to accommodate work space requirements includes a stationary table and a movable table having legs supported on casters to facilitate repositioning thereof. The movable table has a worksurface which has dimensions, and which is supported at an elevation, which allows at least a portion of the worksurface of the movable table to be positioned underneath the worksurface of the stationary table. The nested table systems includes one or more features which helps prevent damage to the edges of the worksurface of the movable table when it is moved underneath or adjacent to the stationary table.

Abstract: A portable computer tray assembly (20) which includes a relatively thin, structurally rigid and length adjustable support surface (27) to accommodate and support a variety of portable computers (33) thereatop. The computer tray assembly (20) includes a relatively thin platform member (21) having a plurality of shallow strengthening ribs (23) laterally spaced-apart thereacross. Further, a relatively thin support member (24) is positioned adjacent and in abutting contact with the platform member (21), and includes a plurality of shallow support ribs (26) laterally spaced-apart across the support member. These support ribs (26) are formed for sliding interengagement with the strengthening ribs (23) of the platform member (21) to provide sliding interengagement therebetween to lengthen the support surface (23) which is aggregately formed by the platform member (21) and the support member (24).

Abstract: The computer keyboard support assembly comprises a platform suitable for supporting a keyboard mechanism having one end of an arm pivotally mounted to the platform and the other end pivotally mounted to a mounting bracket which is attached to the underside of a work surface. A compensating mechanism utilizing a driving mechanism interacting with the pivot mountings for the arm and controlling the orientation of the platform, as the platform is moved to and from a storage and use position.

Abstract: An overbed table having a supporting base, an adjustable vertical column on the base and a table top supported by a cantilever mourned support brace mounted between the vertical column and the end of the supported table top. The table top can have a slidable vanity drawer mounted on the bottom of the table top. A second table top can be pivotally mounted under the table top. The table can also have a double table top. The double table top has spaced frictional driving wheels which cooperate with configured edges on a pair of vertically stacked table tops. One table top is operatively positioned between the driving wheels, while the second table top is operatively coupled to the outside surface of the driving wheels. Motion by either table top in a first direction will cause the other table top to move in the opposite direction. A vanity drawer can be mounted under the lower table top.

Abstract: A refrigerator shelf assembly with snap-in slides for supporting a sliding bin, receptacle or other separate member has a shelf panel and a front rim extending across at least a portion of a front edge of the shelf panel. The front rim extends below the shelf panel and defines at least one front slide receptacle. A back rim extends across at least a portion of a back edge of the shelf panel and below the shelf panel to define at least one back slide receptacle. A pair of slides for receiving and supporting a bin under the shelf panel are removably mounted in the front and back slide receptacles.

Abstract: A security box assembly has a body portion and a cover portion. The cover portion has a top wall with hook and loop type fastener sheets for adhering the box to the undersurface of a table or counter, and has depending walls defining a downwardly open hollow interior. The body portion has a bottom wall with upstanding walls defining an upwardly open hollow interior. The body portion is moveable to and from a closed, locked position against the underside of the cover portion, in which portion the upwardly and downwardly facing openings are in registration. A parallelogram linkage system consisting of pairs of parallel pivoted links on each side of the assembly connect the side walls of the body portion with side walls of the cover portion thereby enabling the body portion to move downwardly and forwardly from the closed, locked position to an open position providing ready access to the interior of the body portion.

Abstract: An armrest that has a plurality of telescopic trays that collapse to allow a viewing device to be retracted from a stowing compartment within the armrest. The telescopic trays can then be rolled back while the viewing device is displayed, allowing the passenger to utilize both the monitor and the trays. The viewing device is connected to a slide plate that slides along a track that is mounted within the stowing compartment. The plate and track allow the monitor to be retracted from the compartment. The viewing device is also attached to a pair of joints, such that the device can be rotated about the x, y and z axis, to allow the passenger to display and move the monitor into the most comfortable position.

Abstract: A U-shaped rack slidably supported for movement between a retracted position located underneath a restaurant table and an extended position projecting outwardly beyond the edge of the table. The rack can be used to support a serving tray when a waiter is transferring dishes, plates, etc. from the tray to the table. The guide structure for the rack includes a channel attachable to the undersurface of the table and two plastic guide tubes extending through aligned holes in the channel flanges.

Abstract: A corner mounting unit for a computer and like equipment quickly attaches to two adjoining surfaces at the same height. The mounting unit includes a frame having a slightly elevated plate with attachments positioned at selected locations whereby computer components or accessories may be positioned and firmly supported directly or indirectly at any of such variety of locations. A keyboard or bridging surface is captured by the frame and extends forwardly of the unit at a lower elevation and bridging the included angle between the adjoining surfaces. A separate adjustable keyboard may be employed. Also adjustable monitor turntables or swing arm attachments may be secured to the unit to position the computer components or accessories at the desired location for effective use. The unit eliminates the need for an expensive and complex intermediate or third top and the requisite hardware.

Abstract: A car seat table is designed for securement on a horizontal seat portion of a rear vehicle seat utilizing a conventional central seat belt. An upper and a lower tray are secured in spaced parallel relation by a frame formed from rigid tubular members. A pair of circular openings are formed through the upper tray for supporting beverage containers. Removable inserts may be utilized to adapt the tray for use with various different dimensioned beverage containers. The inserts may include resilient radially inwardly extending fingers for engagement with and accommodation of various different diameter beverage containers. The upper tray preferably includes an upstanding peripheral rim and a central recessed area for containing various food and other items for use by back seat vehicle occupants. In a second embodiment, the upper and lower trays may be mounted for vertical adjustment between raised and lowered positions by a parallelogram linkage.

Abstract: A keyboard storage apparatus for supporting a keyboard and for moving the supported keyboard between a storage, non-use position and an extended, use position. The apparatus comprises a spaced apart pair of elements each including a support element having a side inverted U-shaped opening to store a keyboard therein; an elongated, slidable shelf adapted for slidable movement within the opening between a storage position wherein the keyboard is within the opening and a use position wherein the keyboard extends beyond the end of the support element; and a fixed front and adjustable back keyboard retainer on the shelf to retain the keyboard in position.

Abstract: A compact computer support stand that includes an open frame having a pair of vertically disposed front legs and a second pair of vertically disposed shorter rear legs. A keyboard table is horizontally disposed from the top of the front legs so that the table extends forwardly from the frame. An inclined monitor platform is mounted at one end in the top part of the rear legs and extends upwardly at an angle. The other end of the platform is supported between the front legs of the frame upon a horizontally disposed bar. Clamps are provided to hold a monitor upon the inclined platform. A rectangular bracket is connected between the two pairs of legs beneath the incline platform. A shelf is seated upon the bracket upon which is supported the disk drive of the computer.

Abstract: A stackable plate arrangement (10) for microwave ovens (100) wherein the arrangement (10) comprises a plurality of apertured plate units (11) that are adapted to be operatively connected together at different heights by a plurality of support units (12) such that multiple food receptacles (200) may be suspended on different tiers within a microwave oven (100).

Abstract: An oral hygiene work station includes a work table which includes a wash basin and a spray fitting and at least one cabinet which can receive additional components. A table top is pivotally mounted underneath and approximately in the center of the work table. The table top is pivotally mounted between a first position where the table top is disposed between the work table and the cabinet and extends so that the table top faces away from the wash basin to a second position where the table top has pivoted approximately 90.degree. so that the table top extends beyond the frontal edge surface of the work table and avoids interference with access to the cabinet.

Abstract: An improved table is disclosed which permits easy access to additional useable horizontal surface and which permits easy raising and lowering. The table, which in its preferred embodiment, is a hospital overbed table, is equipped with upper and lower horizontal tray surfaces. The surfaces are movable with respect to each other and may be positioned to expose the top surface alone or the upper and lower surfaces. The upper and lower surfaces may also be moved in unison to expose storage cavities in a base supporting the tray surfaces. A gas spring mechanism permits easy adjustment of the vertical positioning of the overbed table and provides a mechanism for securely locking the overbed table in place when in use.

Abstract: A mechanism is disclosed for use in supporting a keyboard in a desired adjustable position relative to a CRT unit at a work station. The mechanism is adapted for attachment to the downwardly facing surface of a suitable horizontal support arranged at various levels or distances from a floor; and is characterized as being capable of mounting a keyboard for horizontally directed movements between storage or retracted and use or extended positions and for vertically directed movements into maximum upper and lower use positions in opposite directions from an intermediate or reference position normally assumed by the keyboard when in its storage position, wherein means are provided to automatically move the keyboard from its upper position into its intermediate position incident to movement of the keyboard horizontally towards its storage position.

Abstract: Mechanisms are disclosed for use in supporting keyboards in desired adjusted positions relative to a CRT unit supporting table or work station. A first form of the mechanism provides a retracted position for a keyboard, wherein it is disposed beneath a table top and recessed rearwardly of a front end thereof. Additional forms of the mechanism are adapted for use with work stations of the type having a generally U-shaped work surface, wherein the keyboard is intended to be supported on a shelf arranged between the opposite end, forwardly protruding surface areas of such work surface.

Abstract: Pivotal attachments are incorporated in the construction of a restaurant tray support stand which provide the option of doubling the tray-supporting capacity thereof, without necessitating any significant complicating changes in construction or mode of use. The inventive stand is still easy to position, set-up and use, either with one or, according to the present invention, a second tray support area or station.

Abstract: A telescoping seating system with a plurality of elongated rows movable between a forward extended use position in which the rows are in stepped relation and a rearward retracted storage position in which the rows are in superposed relation. Each of the rows includes a front riser, a rear riser spaced rearwardly of the front riser, a cantilevered seat fixedly attached to the front riser and extending rearwardly toward the rear riser, and a platform fixedly attached to the front riser and extending between the front riser and the rear riser, forming a self-supporting seat assembly. The seat assembly is mounted to a frame having a pair of laterally spaced, floor-engaging carriages, a pair of columns, each fixedly attached to one of the carriages and extending upwardly therefrom, and a pair of substantially horizontal, forwardly extending, cantilevered support arms each fixedly attached to one of the columns and having the seat assembly mounted thereon by the platform.

Abstract: A compact base unit for use in conjunction with a microwave oven or the like includes a lower surface for resting upon a counter top, an upper surface for supporting the oven, and a storage area disposed between the upper and lower surfaces. A work surface is slidingly secured to the base unit by a roller track assembly for allowing the work surface to be either retracted within the storage area of the base unit or slidingly extended in front of the base unit. The base unit includes a camming member connected to a push rod for partially advancing the work surface from the storage area when the push rod is actuated. The work surface includes a cookware support molded of silicone rubber to form a series of concentric, stepped depressions for securely supporting various sized cookware utilized in conjunction with the oven.

Abstract: A storable table utilizes a sliding T-shaped block member disposed within an elongated T-shaped passageway located within an elongated supporting member. The supporting member is secured to a supporting structure so as to have its passageway disposed in a horizontal position. An L-shaped bracket has one leg secured to the block slideably engaged within the passageway. The other end of the L-shaped block is fitted with a plurality of pin receiving receptacles, disposed outwardly from a shaft secured in the lowermost regions, adjacent the pin receiving receptacles and radially therewithin. A table has a lock secured to an undersurface thereof, such block supporting at least one pin extending outwardly and disposed having its axis parallel to the axis of the rod. Spring means are provided for engaging the pin within the pin-receiving receptacle, such that the table is disposed in any plane desired.

Abstract: A table extension suitable for use by a person confined to a wheelchair which is mountable beneath an existing table, and also a table in combination with such a table extension. The Table extension includes a pair of opposed spaced side frame members forming a housing, means for securing the housing to the underside of a table top, a first planar member, support means in each side frame member for slidably supporting the first planar member, a second planar member disposed above and substantially parallel to the first planar member, and locking hinge means connecting the planar members and providing for movement of the planar members from a collapsed position within the housing to an extended position wherein the second planar member is raised to a position substantially at the same level as the table top.

Abstract: An over-the-bed table including a central top portion having a first end portion slidably mounted on one end thereof and a second end portion slidably mounted on the other end thereof. A first U-shaped leg member is pivotally mounted on the outer end of the first top end portion, and a second U-shaped leg member is pivotally mounted on the outer end of the second top end portion. The length of the leg members is such that the same support the top portions above and spaced from the uppermost surface of a bed over which the top is placed with the legs extending downwardly alongside the bed. The length of the top is adjustable to a length greater than the width of the bed.With the table free of a bed the legs may be pivoted to a position under the top members for compact storage.

Abstract: An in-depth storage device where fixed shelves are supported on a plurality of vertical uprights and a sliding shelf is used in conjunction with each of the fixed shelves to provide in-depth storage space. The sliding shelves may be moved either manually or by powered mechanical means horizontally so as to align the leading edge of the sliding shelves with the leading edge of the fixed shelves. The track means upon which the sliding shelf is movable consists of a pair of channel beam members forming a simple beam connection between the fixed shelf members. Each channel beam carries a plurality of rollers which are mounted to the vertical flange of the channel beam within the channel portion of said beam. The sliding shelves are supported by an I beam, the lower flange of which engages the rollers which are mounted within the channel beams.

Abstract: A modular shelf unit capable of assuming a variety of horizontal widths and angular configurations. The aesthetically pleasing shelf unit is formed from two independent upstanding side supports each having a plurality of cantilevered shelves extending therefrom and cooperative with one another to provide an interdigitated, self-supporting shelf unit that is both expandable in the horizontal direction and rotatable about an axis common to each independent side support. The resulting shelf unit is an adjustable, self-supporting structure which is readily adaptable for use in available spaces in homes and offices.

Abstract: A terraced expandable storage shelf consisting of two telescoping sidepieces each having a back, an outside end, and a terraced front or top consisting of alternating vertical risers and horizontal shelves forming a terraced surface beginning at the front end with a vertical riser and terminating at the upper portion of the backside with a horizontal shelf. One of said sidepieces is just slightly smaller than the other sidepiece so as to telescope therein, allowing for adjustment of the width of the storage shelf, depending upon the degree of telescoping of one side into the other.

Abstract: A shelf bracket assembly includes a bracket having a plate and a pair of flanges defining three orthogonal mounting surfaces. A clamp assembly is slidably mounted on one of the flanges, for clamping a shelf to the top of the other flange. A shelf extends between a pair of such brackets, and may be an expansible shelf.