Abstract: A shelving display formed from a corrugated material which includes a back wall panel, a first side wall panel, a second side wall panel and a front wall panel having a plurality of shelves hingedly attached to the front wall panel. The shelving display includes a pull down panel that is connected to each of the plurality of shelves. The display is easily assembled in two-steps on site. In a first step, the panels are unfolded from a flat state to have a rectangular cross-sectional shape. In the second step, the pull down panel is used to pull the shelves into position.

Abstract: A table assembly comprises a table top having an upper surface, a lower surface, and first and second ends. A table frame comprises a pair of first and second lateral frame structures for respectively receiving the first and second ends of the tabletop. Further, a securing post extending between the first and second lateral frame structures.

Abstract: An apparatus for supporting a display in a plurality of positions between a lower position and an upper position has a base support, a display support member, and a linkage assembly. The linkage assembly has a first link member, a second link member, and a tension spring. In the lower position, the display bracket is below an upper end of the base support, and in the upper position, the display bracket is above the upper end of the base support. In each of the plurality of positions, a vertical component of an upward force exerted on the display support member by the linkage assembly is substantially constant.

Abstract: A child seat system which provides adaptable portions capable of being configured in different forms including a car seat, a highchair, a climbing apparatus, and a stroller. The system includes removably attachable major components including a seat assembly, a highchair base assembly, and a stroller base assembly. The system is envisioned to include a number of entertaining and educational features for an occupant such as audio video accessories, a cup holder, and a mirror.

Abstract: The invention proposes a dynamic storage rack unit for providing material in logistics and/or manufacturing processes, having a plurality of storage rack compartments (3) inclined in the longitudinal direction, each storage rack compartment (3) being designed to accommodate a plurality of material containers (4) arranged beside one another in the longitudinal direction, storage rack compartments (3) each having a plurality of sensors (5) for monitoring the filling level of the respective storage rack compartment (3), a distance (A) which corresponds substantially to the length of the material containers (4) to be accommodated in the storage rack compartment (3) being provided in the longitudinal direction between sensors (5) of the respective storage rack compartment (3), storage rack compartments (3) each having at least one state display apparatus (10) for displaying the state and/or filling level of the respective storage rack compartment (3), which unit at least partially improves the disadvantages of the

Abstract: The present invention provides a fold flat assembly capable of being erected into a display hutch having a shell and a tray assembly attached to an inner surface of the shell. The shell has opposed side walls spaced from one another and each having a front edge and a rear edge. A back panel connects the rear edges and a plurality slats connect portions of the front edges of the opposing side walls and are spaced from one another defining gaps between adjacent slats. The shell is moveable between a flat position and an erect position. The tray assembly has a peripheral wall and a bottom wall. The peripheral wall is connected to the back panel, the opposed side walls and one of the slats of the plurality of slats. The bottom wall is connected by a first hinge to a segment of the peripheral wall.

Abstract: Seating terraces constructed from SPS materials are used to provide integrated HVAC to the seating areas of stadia, arena bowls and similar structures. Portions of the terraces are enclosed from their backsides to provide large ducts or plenums that run beneath the seating terraces where openings into the plenum located between the seats at regular intervals deliver conditioned air to the seating areas. A large header duct runs around the stadium bowl above the top row of seats and delivers air to plenums that run beneath and are integral with the stadium stairways. The seating terrace ducts receive their air supply from the stairway plenums.

Abstract: A display having a front wall, a back wall oriented parallel to the front wall, sidewalls disposed between the front wall and back wall and oriented perpendicular thereto, and a display segment coupled to one of the sidewalls and transitionable between a display position and a shipping position.

Abstract: A storage device that has a wall-mounted configuration and a freestanding configuration is provided and includes a first vertical support with one or more horizontal support members pivotably attached at intervals to the first vertical support, and includes a plurality of second vertical supports hingeably attached to the first vertical support on a first end of the vertical support, wherein the first vertical support and the second vertical supports can be collapsed together to form a wall-mountable vertical support that can be releasably attached to a wall-mounted bracket.

Abstract: Variable planform shelving systems include a variable support platform and a support surface assembly that is supported by the variable support platform. The variable support platform includes frames that can be repositioned relative to each other to vary the planform of the variable support platform. The support surface assembly provides a support surface for supported items. The support surface assembly is flexible and/or comprised of a plurality of linked panels so that the support surface provided varies in response to variation in the planform of the variable support platform.

Abstract: The invention relates to interlocking compartments which are assembled to form a display unit. In some embodiments, the interlocking compartments include a first compartment and a second compartment having a top surface, a bottom surface and a rear surface. The bottom surface of the second compartment includes a tongue and the top surface of the first compartment includes a groove for receiving the tongue. The rear surface of the second compartment includes a projection and the rear surface of the first compartment and the top surface of the first compartment form a corner having an indentation for receiving the projection. In some embodiments, the length of the bottom surface of the first compartment is greater than the length of the bottom surface of the second compartment, and the length of the bottom surface of the second compartment is greater than the length of the bottom surface of the third compartment.

Abstract: A garment ironing assembly includes a panel that has a top side, a bottom side and a perimeter edge. The perimeter edge includes a front edge, a back edge, a first lateral edge and a second lateral edge. A pair of first extensions each is hingedly coupled to the bottom side. Each of the first extensions is selectively positionable and releasably retained in an extended position. One of the first extensions is extendable outwardly from the first lateral edge and one of the first extensions is extendable outwardly from the second lateral edge. Each of the first extensions is positioned adjacent to the front edge. Each of the first extensions is angled away from the front end when the first extensions are in the extended position. A support structure is attached to and extends downwardly from the bottom side of the panel to support the panel above a support surface.

Abstract: A foldable exhibition and working furniture includes a lower wall hingedly attached to an upper wall, both walls form a housing when the exhibition furniture is folded. In the furniture, a side wall is laterally spaced from the lower wall but connected by a foldable shelf, a foldable support holding the shelf and a cover hingedly attached to the lower wall and detachably joined on the side wall. To fold the exhibition furniture, the cover is detached from the side wall, this approaches towards the lower wall thereby automatically folding the foldable support and the shelf, the cover is lowered to cover the side wall and finally the upper wall is lowered to be coupled with the lower wall then forming the housing.

Abstract: A convertible table with two folding legs and two base legs. Each folding leg is rotatably connected to one end of a connection bar, the other end of each connection bar rotatably connected to a respective base leg. A first end of a frame member, which includes a table surface and a writing board, is rotatably attached to top ends of the base legs. A second end of the frame member is rotatably attached to top ends of the folding legs. In a first position, the writing board faces downward and a conventional table is provided with the table surface. In a second position, the folding legs, guided by the connection bars, rotate relative to the frame member and are locked to sides of the frame member by respective locking mechanisms. In the second position, the writing board extends in an upright position and is accessible.

Abstract: The present invention relates to outdoor grill accessories, and more particularly, a foldable worktable attachment for an outdoor grill that includes a large table area that is interconnected to a lower shelf by two sets of foldable legs. When in an erect position, the table provides ample space for preparing foods and the like, but when in a collapsed position, the table lies flush against one of the sides of the grill housing, thus, enclosing the lower shelf and supporting legs that are folded and stored between the table and a recessed area included in the grill housing.

Abstract: A platform assembly can be used in a motor vehicle, such as a truck, to support a person or objects. The platform assembly can have a frame with pivotal attachments to allow the frame to be at least partially collapsible. The platform can pivotally and removably attach to the frame.

Abstract: The folding work bench folds compactly for storage when not in use and occupies a minimal work space. The folding work bench has a durable work surface, a top storage shelf, a back board for hanging tools, a locking mechanism, and a work table that can be folded up against the back board and locked in a compactly folded configuration that also secures the tools on the back board in the work bench.

Abstract: A platform assembly can be used in a motor vehicle, such as a truck, to support a person or objects. The platform assembly can have a frame with pivotal attachments to allow the frame to be at least partially collapsible. The platform can pivotally and removably attach to the frame.

Abstract: The folding work bench folds compactly for storage when not in use and occupies a minimal work space. The folding work bench has a durable work surface, a top storage shelf, a back board for hanging tools, a locking mechanism, and a work table that can be folded up against the back board and locked in a compactly folded configuration that also secures the tools on the back board in the work bench.

Abstract: Table (10) with variable configuration comprising at least a frame (11) and a movement assembly (12), associated with said frame (11), for a main plane (13) and a service plane (14); such movement assembly (12) comprises two mechanisms (18, 19): a first mechanism (18) that acts on the main plane (13) to take it from a lowered position to a raised position, and a second mechanism (19) that acts on the service plane (14) to take it below the main plane (13) in such lowered position and adjacent to the main plane (13) in such raised position.

Abstract: The present invention provides a tennis table that is collapsible into a relatively small profile. The table can be partially assembled in relatively small boxes for easy storage and display on store shelves and for easy shipment in commercial or customer vehicles with limited cargo space. The table can be fully assembled without tools relatively quickly. The table is capable of being opened from the collapsed configuration by young or physically disabled persons with a relatively small amount of force and has a low profile, both height and lengthwise, in the collapsed configuration In a first embodiment the collapsible tennis table comprises two table halves, each table half having two table portions and legs secured to the bottom of each table portion. Each of the legs receives a connecting member that spans the joint between two table portions.

Abstract: This invention relates to a merchandise display case comprising several trays (1), each tray (1) being installed free to pivot about first hinge pins (10.1 to 10.4) at two opposite sides on uprights (2.1 to 2.4) to form a deformable parallelepiped with these uprights (2.1 to 2.4), the uprights (2.1 to 2.4) being installed on a frame (4) through second pivot hinge pins (20.1 to 20.4), characterized in that the second hinge pins (20.1 to 20.4) of at least one pair of articulated uprights (2.1, 2.2 and/or 2.3, 2.4) at opposite ends close to the same longitudinal side (11.2) of the trays are fixed to means (5) sliding vertically with respect to the frame (4).

Abstract: A portable picnic table for tailgate parties is disclosed that attaches to a trailer hitch receiver of a vehicle. The table includes a frame having a transverse main beam, vertical supports extending upwardly from the main beam, and a mounting member extending forwardly from the main beam. The mounting member has a forward end adapted to be received in a trailer hitch receiver of a vehicle. First and second seats are attached by pivot connections to the respective ends of the main beam, and a table top is attached by pivot connections to the upper ends of the vertical supports. The seats and table top are each movable between a horizontal use position and a vertical transport position. The pivot connections are constructed such that the seats and table top must be lifted vertically from their vertical transport positions before they can be pivoted to their horizontal use positions.

Abstract: A foldable table comprises a flat table top supported upon a collapsible frame which is removably fitted within the trunk of an automobile or similar space in an automotive vehicle. The frame includes lower frame members which are rested upon the floor of the vehicle and upper frame members which support the table top. The upper and lower frame members are connected together by pivotal table leg members which enable the upper frame members, with the supported table top, to be raised or lowered relative to the lower frame members. The table top is slidably connected to the upper frame members for sliding part-way out of the vehicle. The table top, which normally is in a horizontal, lower, storage position within the vehicle can be manually raised while still horizontal and then slid part-way out of the vehicle for table use. Thus, articles may be supported upon the table in both its raised table use position and in its lowered storage position.

Abstract: A lift apparatus includes a folding frame assembly and a pair of support members which are connected to the folding frame assembly by a linkage. The apparatus is mounted on a coffee table base and is capable of an open position in which the table top of the coffee table is lifted to a height appropriate for a dining table. The support member supports a hinged leaf which increases the size of the table top when in the open position.

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

Abstract: A complete workstation (10) comprising a workbench (12) and a worktable (14). A facility (16) is for supporting the worktable (14) upon the workbench (12), so that a person (18) can utilize the workbench (12) and the worktable (14) simultaneously.

Abstract: A collapsible table for use on motor vehicles such as conversion vans, motorhomes and other recreational vehicles. The collapsible table of the present invention is mounted to the floor of the vehicle and includes a lower frame, an intermediate frame pivotally attached to the lower frame, and an upper frame pivotally attached to the intermediate frame. Both the intermediate frame and the upper frame pivot between a folded position in which the frame is next to its adjacent frame and an extended position in which each frame is spaced from its adjacent frame. The collapsible table includes a latch mechanism for latching the frames in their folded or extended positions. Accordingly, a table surface attached to the upper frame can be placed in a lower position adjacent the floor, an intermediate positions, and a raised position.

Abstract: A portable hinged riser for use as a multipurpose incremental support device and more particularly for use by emergency personnel to support lifted or separated heavy objects while extricating trapped victims. Multiple devices can be stacked and combined in an assortment of arrangements to accommodate the particular application. Additionally the device is compactly folded to accommodate easy storage of multiple units on a fire truck. The device can further be utilized as a ramp, jack stand, multipurpose chocking device, and a multipurpose shoring device.

Abstract: A table for displaying produce and baked goods and the like that includes a base and a tiltable table top pivotally mounted in the base. A series of collapsible shelves are pivotally mounted in the table top and are controlled by a detachable linkage so that the shelves remain in a horizontal position when the table top is tilted. Detaching the linkage allows the shelves to lie flat against the table top when the table top is tilted.

Abstract: An improved stand for displaying merchandise is provided in a rack for displaying merchandise comprising; a bottom frame comprising; a front member; a pair of side members; a display frame pivotally attached to the bottom frame wherein the display frame comprises; side legs; two parallel shelf arms pivotally attached to the side legs; at least one cross-member attached to each shelf arm such that the shelf arms remain parallel; at least one swing support attached to the shelf arm and the side legs; at least one adjustable support rotatably mounted to the bottom frame and rigidly attached to the display frame wherein the adjustable support comprises; a tube; an elongated member slidably mounted to the tube; a locking element for reversibly fixing the position of the elongated member relative to the tube.

Abstract: A novel shelf configuration comprises a plurality of juxtaposed shelf units. Each shelf unit has a straight or arc configuration. The shelf unit has a guiding track thereof facilitating a easy extension of the shelf unit to constitute a shelf. Besides, a T slot is disposed at the front end of shelf unit and a positioning tab is disposed at the rear end of the shelf unit. By engaging of a T slot and a positioning tab of an adjacent shelf unit, two adjacent shelf units can be firmly engaged. While the shelf is not in use, the positioning tab can be released from the T slot by a retaining tab which release the positioning tab. By this arrangement, a combined shelf unit can be released one by one providing a convenient utilization and storage.

Abstract: A foldable sink table for use in open fields is disclosed. The device comprises an upper cover; a hanging rod and a rubber string installed within the said upper cover for hanging cooking aids; small shelves installed also within the said upper cover for mounting small articles such as small condiment bottles; a cooking table composed of a frame and a plate; a sink basin installed adjacently to the said cooking table; a grill installed under the cooking table and secured to legs, for mounting and drying dishes and bowls; a reinforcing member connected to legs; a range table disposed beside the cooking table; a multi-purpose shelf installed under the range table hinges and links for a pivotal connection between the upper cover and the cooking table; hinges and links for a pivotal connection between the cooking table and the legs; depending rods pivotally secured to the said grill; and depending rods pivotally secured to the range table and to the multi-purpose shelf.

Abstract: A foldable keyboard stand is formed of a pair of elongated leg tubes that are pivotally connected together to form an X-shape which is arranged in an upright position. Horizontally arranged, parallel tubes are secured to the upper and lower ends of the leg tubes to form upper support and lower foot tubes. The support and foot tubes are arranged off-center relative to the axis of the leg tubes so that they extend forwardly, towards a user location, a considerably greater distance than they extend rearwardly. A resilient, foam plastic sleeve is placed upon and substantially covers each of the upper, support tubes opposite extension portions. A resilient, ring-like collar, which is higher than the support upper surfaces, are positioned upon the opposite ends of the support tubes so that a generally flat keyboard may be rested upon the sleeve covered support tubes and laterally restrained between the end collars.

Abstract: A lock release for folding tables and shelves in which the locking mechanism to prevent accidental pivoting of the top from a horizontal unfolded position to a generally vertical folded position includes a pivotal link member with guiding edges or surfaces for slidably directing a connector element along the link as the top is folded and unfolded. Most advantageously, the lock is double-acting--that is, two distinct manipulations are required to release the locking mechanism. In a preferred embodiment, the link member has an L-shaped guide slot with an elongated main portion and a relatively short end portion. When the top is horizontal, the connector element is located within the slot's end portion and, to permit the connector element to enter the elongated main portion of the slot, the link member must be shifted about its pivotal axis by the user.

Abstract: A support for tostadas comprises a framework having spaced, parallel, upright frame members spanned by vertically spaced shelves joined at corresponding ends to the frame members. The shelves have free edges provided with retainer flaps having footed portions at their opposite ends which are of such length as to bear against the lower shelf and form a barrier to a tostada's sliding off such lower shelf.

Abstract: A foldable article such as a table has an upper surface member having two parts pivoted together at one edge to allow folding. Two sets of support means extend downwardly. They are arranged to be relatively longitudinally displaced by pivoting of the surface member's parts so that when the article is folded it is supported by one of the support means which bears transport means, e.g. rollers. Pivoting to the erected configuration transfers the support function to the other support means. One of the support means may be tubular, with the other received slidably therein. One is pivoted to the surface member adjacent the pivoted edge, while the other is connected to spaced regions of the member by pivoted struts.

Abstract: This work station is comprised of support legs (P) with a stable support base (1a) and uprights (1b) on which pivoting elbows are adapted to form adjacent arms (2a-2b) which are positioned and locked in place in an adjustable angular manner at one end of these arms, the other end bearing supports or work tops (3 and 4) positioned and locked in place in a manner which can be angularly adjusted at will, so that these supports or work tops (3-4) allow effects and uses which are multiple and can be combined together.

Abstract: A mobile folding stage having a pair of stage surface members (10, 11), main support legs interconnected to form a base frame (12), and outer support legs (14, 15). Casters (70-73) are connected to caster beams (60-63) which are pivotally mounted to a caster frame (45) secured to the main support legs. Actuator links (86, 87) connect from the caster beams to the stage surface members to cause extension of the casters when the stage is brought to its horizontal, operable position, and to retract the casters when the stage is folded to its storage position. Outer leg control links (120) are positioned with respect to the outer leg to provide an over center resistance force which holds the stage surface members in their folded position. In the preferred embodiment, elevational adjustment is achieved through auxiliary support legs (130, 131), and the caster beams (60, 61) are shaped and positioned, together with stop members (141, 142) to position and secure the auxiliary legs in their fully extended position.

Abstract: A collapsible frame includes a plurality of legs adapted to engage a floor. The legs are connected by braces to rigidify the legs in an upstanding position. A plurality of arms are connected to the legs to form a plurality of vertically spaced support platforms. Each support platform is formed by a pair of the arms positioned in spaced parallel, horizontal relationship. The pairs of arms are located at selected elevations to provide upper and lower support platforms with at least one intermediate support platform between the upper and lower support platforms. The legs are suitably connected to facilitate assembly and disassembly of the music stand for storage and transportation. The support platforms are adapted to support musical instruments and related accessories, such as percussion instruments, for movement on the music stand to permit the instruments to be placed in selected positions and combinations for playing by the musician.

Abstract: A shooting table device having a table portion for supporting a firearm and seat portion for supporting the operator while firing the firearm with the firearm resting on the table portion. The table has a pair of front legs to support the front of the table. The seat portion has a pair of horizontal extending support members extending from the seat, and which are pivotably mounted to the front legs of the table to pivotably support the seat portion of the front of the table. The horizontally extending support members are telescoping to adjust the seat toward or away from the table. The seat portion has a pair of legs mounted to the seat portion of the rear of the table to support the rear end of the seat separate from the table. The table also has a support leg at its rearward end to support the rearward end of the table.

Abstract: A convertible, foldable stand and portable tray combination is designed to yield a maximum of utility. The stand is built of identical frames assembled in link relationship, the legs having slip-grip feet which are restrained in lateral spread by flexible reins. The stand features a removable footrest and removable braces. Portable trays, having invertible surfaces, handles, rails, and locks, feature open corners which act to facilitate many conversion arrangements on and off the stand. Tray conversions are described for obtaining vertical suspension, surface compartments, game boards, a collapsible tray system, aperture boards, side to side and edge to edge connections, bedroom lapboard, and, on the stand, many table combinations of level, slope, and level plus slope. One or more trays store between upper frame sections of the folded-up stand.

Abstract: Parallel links pivotally connect each end of a tabletop to a table base so that the top can be swung in level attitude elevationally and laterally relative to the base. A tie rod synchronizes the movement of links at opposite ends of the top to maintain such links in alignment for smooth swinging of the top. When the top is swung upward and outward from a position centrally of the table base, mechanism responsive to such swinging of the top automatically projects a stabilizing foot outward beyond the side of the base toward which the top moves, and such mechanism retracts such foot into the base when the top is swung downward and inward.

Abstract: A knock-down mobile picnic table and bench assembly includes a pair of leg members each of which has oppositely extending medial bench member support shoulders, a pair of bench members mountable on the shoulders, a ridge member interlockable with the leg members, and a table top positionable on upper table top-support edges of the leg members. Tab elements are formed on the shoulders and table top-support edges of the leg members cooperable with apertures in the bench members and table top to releasably interlock the bench members and table top with the leg members. The ridge member is given a notch adjacent each of its opposed ends. The components may be juxtaposed in face-to-face relation such that apertures in the leg members are alignable with the notches in the ridge member and the apertures in the bench members are alignable with apertures in the table top so as to accept fastening means to secure all of the components in a unitary assembly.

Abstract: A folding picnic table consisting of a table surface and a pair of seat surfaces, the table surface and seats being supported on side frame members which are mounted to fold inwardly for collapsing the seats in a plane adjacent the top surface, and a pair of wheels affixed to one of the side frame members for use in wheeling the table between desired locations.

Abstract: An improved stand for displaying merchandise is provided in a rack for displaying merchandise comprising; a bottom frame comprising; a front member; a pair of side members; a display frame pivotally attached to the bottom frame wherein the display frame comprises; side legs; two parallel shelf arms pivotally attached to the side legs; at least one cross-member attached to each shelf arm such that the shelf arms remain parallel; at least one swing support attached to the shelf arm and the side legs; at least one adjustable support rotatably mounted to the bottom frame and rigidly attached to the display frame wherein the adjustable support comprises; a tube; an elongated member slidably mounted to the tube; a locking element for reversibly fixing the position of the elongated member relative to the tube.