Abstract: Disclosed is an exhibition stand comprising a plurality of panels having side edges and openings adjacent a pair of opposite side edges, the panels being arranged vertically with said pair of opposite side edges vertical and in two or more rows and two or more columns, a plurality of connector units connecting together the panels, at least some of the connector units comprising an intermediate member having a plurality of apertures therethrough and at least two pins projecting therefrom, each pin comprising two pin parts releasably connected to one another and passing through a said aperture.

Abstract: A reflector screen for a fireplace consisting of a rectangular central screen of reflective material hingedly interconnected with first and second side panels of reflective material for placement in the rear of a fireplace in surround of the fire.

Abstract: An improved collapsible stage panel assembly having a base, a vertical panel rigidly attached to the base, an intermediate panel pivotally connected to the top of the rigid vertical panel, a canopy panel pivotally connected to the intermediate panel and a kicker panel pivotally connected to the bottom of the rigid vertical panel. The stage panel assembly has a mechanical assisting device between the rigid vertical panel and the intermediate panel to provide a counter balancing force against the combined weights of the intermediate and canopy panels. A second mechanical assisting device extends between the intermediate panel and the canopy panel to provide a counter balancing force against the weight of the canopy panel. An automatic locking device provides for the locking of the intermediate panel in its extended position relative to the rigid vertical panel when the intermediate panel is placed in its extended position.

Abstract: A knockdown and reassemble office partition (14) which comprises a pair of side frame members (16), a top frame member (18), a bottom frame member (20) and an intermediate frame member (22). A facility (24) is for securing in a removable manner each of the side frame members (16) vertically to one end of the top frame member (18), the bottom frame member (20) and the intermediate frame member (22) which are positioned horizontally, so as to form a rigid structural framework (26).

Abstract: A lightweight, freestanding modular changing room system which can be assembled using few or no tools. The modular freestanding changing room system may consist of as few as four unique components--interchangeable wall panels, door panel assemblies, and two types of panel support columns. Additional components may be added to create more elaborate changing room configurations.

Abstract: A portable display includes a center display panel and opposite side tubular end panels or columns. Each column has opposite side edge portions which carry tubular polygonal reinforcing members which in turn carry magnetically attractable strips which hold the columns in a tubular configuration with the side edge portions in overlapped relationship. A generally U-shaped member which is secured along an unexposed surface of each column secures each column to the central display panel. When the central display panel and the opposite end columns are made of the same material or covered with the same material, a line of demarcation between the columns and the central panel is essentially invisible which renders a virtually unbroken aesthetic appearance to the overall portable display.

Abstract: A versatile and user friendly display system. First and second sets of panel frames and a plurality of header frames are interchangeably connected so that the header frames are optionally above, between, or below the first and second sets of panel frames. The frame segments are connected by key members to allow relatively easy field repair and the adding or subtracting of additional frames. A hinge for hingedly connecting a pair of frames comprises at least one pair of straps composed of a flexible material. One strap is attached to the front edge of an elongate segment of one frame and the rear edge of an elongate segment of the other frame. The other strap is attached to the rear edge of the elongate segment of the one frame and the front edge of the elongate segment of the other frame.

Abstract: An off module connecting arrangement for connecting remanufactured office wall panels to modern wall panels which includes a bracket system for cooperation with modified existing panel finished ends. The bracket system includes an upper bracket and a lower bracket which are secured to the modern panels anywhere along the length of the panel. The brackets include hooks that engage with slots in the modified panel finished ends and connectors for connecting the brackets to a modern panel.

Abstract: An apparatus for visually shielding a corpse from view at a crime scene includes a plurality of free-standing shroud support stands and a plurality of rectangular shroud panels of flexible, opaque sheet material. Each shroud support stand is formed with at least one upright post for supporting the shroud panels in a vertical disposition. The shroud support stands are placed at appropriate locations about the body of a deceased person at a crime or accident scene. The shroud support panels are strung from one post to the next to form a vertical, enclosing barrier that visually shields the body from view by spectators in the vicinity of the crime or accident scene. By visually shielding the body from view, police personnel are able to reduce spectator anxiety and the likelihood of emotional outbursts and disturbances among spectators while awaiting the arrival of personnel from the coroner's office.

Abstract: A partition system is disclosed incorporating a wire management system for dividing open areas into desired individualized office spaces which requires a minimum of tools for assembly and disassembly, and yet gives an appealing visual appearance, with connecting hardware concealed. A plurality of panel-like members are assembled with a plurality of post-like members, with slot and tab connectors provided at the bottom of the members, the slot and tab connectors requiring no tools for assembly. The top edge is readily assembled, using connector brackets covered by top caps, mounted on receiver pieces, having a plurality of elongated slots cooperating with a plurality of prongs depending from the top caps. The prongs and slots provide a tight interference fit to keep the parts in proper relation to each other.

Abstract: An inflatable wall generally comprises a wall panel including a pliable skin defining an inflatable enclosure and a hinge. Internal I-beams retain the front and rear of the wall panel as spaced vertical planes. The hinge has a vertical axis and is attached to the wall panel first end for supporting the wall in an upright position by hinged attachment to an adjacent wall. The enclosure includes a window box and a window for holding displays or the like. A raceway within the enclosure allows for passage of electrical wiring to displays within the windows. In an alternate exemplary embodiment, two inflatable walls are permanently joined by a flexible hinge having a supplemental hinge on each side, each for hinged attachment of another wall.

Abstract: Partitions formed of edgewise connected panels have not historically had the capability of following vertical curves as required by naturally rolling terrain. My self-supporting edgewise connected partition formed of substantially triangular shaped panels (10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22 and 24) has the capability to simultaneously follow a straight or curved vertical alignment and a straight or curved horizontal alignment in any combination. Both the flexibility of the partition and its ability to support itself result from it being formed of a plurality of two differently shaped panels (10 and 12). The panels are shaped in such a way that, when their abutting edges are joined, the lower edges cross back and forth across the alignment (be it straight or curved) defined by upper edges.

Abstract: A multi-functional plastic board is adopted to be attached to inside or outside of an automobile. The shade comprises a single piece of board with four folding panels. The board is a rigid, lightweight and durable corrugated plastic board which has smooth surfaces on both sides of the board and fine channels therebetween. The four panels are divided by three cutting lines, while adjacent ones of the panels are connected with integral portions therebetween. Each of the cutting lines are divided by the integral portions into segments. Two scoring lines are formed near each of the integral portions on respective adjacent panels so that the panels can be folded along the cutting lines. A plurality of holes are provided respectively at each corner of the board and the panels. Ropes with steel wire core are provided for attaching the shade to inside or outside of the automobile in association with the holes.

Abstract: A connection assembly includes at least two components each formed with a body extending along a respective axis and a respective plurality of angularly equispaced alternating tongues projecting radially from the body and grooves for meshing with the tongues and grooves of the other component upon relative angular displacement of the components, so that the components are not able to be separated in a direction transverse to the axis upon the relative angular displacement.

Abstract: In the preferred embodiment of a panel connector system, the connectors are channel-shaped in cross section. Each of the connector's legs includes an inwardly extending lip, and the connector's base includes two inwardly extending studs. Each of the panels for the system includes a frame including upper and lower horizontal members and two vertical faces attached to the frame. The edges of the horizontal members include two orifices located near the vertical edges of the panel and adapted to engage a connector stud. When a connector is installed on two adjacent panels, one stud engages an orifice in the first panel and another stud engages an orifice in the second panel. When installed, the inwardly extending lips on the connector legs engage horizontally extending grooves in the vertical faces of the panel. The system includes connectors for connecting two aligned panels, two panels at a right angle, three panels, and four panels.

Abstract: An attachment bar is removably mounted on a partition panel at any position along the length of the panel. The attachment bar permits another panel, or a shelf or other accessory, to be mounted on the partition panel. This invention avoids the need to install a 3- or 4-way connection when adding an intersecting panel to a linear arrangement of partition panels.

Abstract: A portable wall component is disclosed. The wall component comprises a pair of vertical posts. Each post has an upper component and a lower component with a hollow aperture extending therethrough. Each post also has a downwardly extending smaller cylindrical section at the bottom of the upper component and a complimentary cylindrical recess at the top of the lower post for receiving the smaller cylindrical section. An elastic band is located within each aperture extending along the length thereon and slightly beyond. A ring at the upper end of each upper component is coupled to the upper end of its associated band. A base component at the lower end of each lower component is coupled to the lower end of its associated band. A flexible sheet is provided with parallel upper and lower horizontal edges and parallel vertical end edges therebetween coupled to the posts. The flexible sheet has half-moon wind flaps cut therein and openings at the regions where the upper and lower components join.

Abstract: An apparatus for simultaneously displaying a plurality of photographs, pictures, cards and the like is disclosed. The apparatus incorporates a plurality of display panels having multiple compartments for accommodating any of a variety of standard-sized photographs and the like. Access slots enable the photographs and the like to be easily placed within and removed from the compartment. The photographs may be concurrently displayed in the apparatus at both the front and back of the display panels. Also, additional photographs and the like not for display can be stored in the apparatus. The display panels are connected along their vertical axes by hinge-type joints that enable the display panels to rotate relative to one another, be configured in a variety of display positions and collapse upon one another into a stored position.

Abstract: A hinge and rail connection system for joining wall panels. The system includes a flexible hinge and a rail assembly, the flexible hinge having channels for receiving complementary flanges on rails which are coupled to the wall panels. The hinge includes a pair of pivotal hinge members which can be articulated about a vertical axis at any selective angular relationship to form office partitions having a near infinite variety of shapes and layouts. Additionally, the design of the connection system provide enhanced aesthetics by eliminating the mechanical appearance of hang-on support bracket slots located in the rails.

Abstract: A portable trade show display panel system is provided including a plurality of display panels, the system being readily manually transportable by an end user. The system comprises a plurality of panel members, elongate hinge members attached to the sides of adjacent panel members for rotational movement by at least one adjacent panel member with respect to the other about the longitudinal axis of the elongate hinge members. A protective outer covering surrounds each panel member and elongate hinge member forming display panels. The protective outer covering is connected to the panel members by frictional engagement within the confines of the longitudinally-extending slots. Finally, a device for interconnecting adjacent display panels one to the other is provided.

Abstract: A panel connection assembly for providing a tight fit between a pair of panels for a pleasing seamless effect. A pair of elongate first connector members are connected to the panel edges respectively. An elongate second connector member has a narrow central portion and a pair of enlarged portions between which the central portion extends. Each of the first connector members has an opening including a throat opening into an enlarged inner cavity. The openings of the first connector members together have a complementary shape to that of the second connector member for receiving the central portion in both of the throats and the enlarged portions in the cavities respectively for connecting the panels. Fabric covers the outer sides of each panel.

Abstract: An orchestra shell tower and tower transporter system has a plurality of shell towers comprising an acoustic central panel hingedly connected along its side edges to acoustic wing panels. A generally horizontally rearwardly extending tripod-shaped open base is fixed to the lower end of the central panel and counterweights both the central panel and the wing panels. Vertically adjustable dependent legs with stage engaging members are provided on the tower. A tower transporter has a forwardly extending tripod-shaped open base supported on caster wheels and configured to be received within the base of each of the shell towers. Vertically movable lifters on the transporter base have receptors for engaging the legs of each of the tower shells in lifting relationship and actuatable motors are provided on the transporter for raising and lowering the lifters, and thereby the tower engaged by the transporter for supporting the tower in a raised position for travel.

Abstract: A utility distribution system is provided for modular furniture of the type comprising individual furniture units which are juxtaposed to form one or more workstations. A signal conductor is positioned in each furniture unit, and extends generally between opposite sides thereof. Quick-disconnect connectors are provided at the opposite ends of each of the signal conductors, and mate with like quick-disconnect connectors in adjacent furniture units to create a communications network through the workstations. Each furniture unit has a signaler physically associated therewith, which is connected with an associated signal conductor at a coupler. A network controller is operably connected to the network to evaluate the network and/or the associated furniture units. The furniture units may be equipped with one or more utility ports, which are connected with the coupler, and service utility appliances, such as personal computers, telephones, facsimile machines, switches, power outlets, data receptacles, and the like.

Abstract: A portable acoustical shell for the performing arts and the like, and which includes a plurality of generally quadrilateral, and preferably trapezoidal, sound reflecting panels arranged together as an assembly along adjacent long side edge margins in substantially abutting juxtaposed relation to form a forwardly open, arch-like configuration. The arch-like panel assembly is supported and held in place by a modular frame assembly formed from a plurality of pyramidal frame modules, each of which is associated with a respective one of the plurality of sound reflecting panels. The modular frame assembly further includes a number of cross members which connect the apexes of adjacent pyramidal frame modules to one another. In an alternate embodiment of the invention, the cross members are length-adjustable and thereby permit the arch-like curvature of the acoustical shell to be flattened or steepened as desired.

Abstract: Adjacent backdrop panels and a suspended canopy comprising a stage shell, wherein the backdrop panels include angular alignment devices for readily and accurately aligning adjacent panels to present a pleasing, uniform appearance and tilt aligning devices to readily align the angle of tilt of the backdrop panels. The suspended canopy formed of individual canopy panels having rotatable hinge devices for storing the canopy panels in a substantially vertical position and having a readily engageable stay assembly for accurately fixing the relative angle of the canopy panels when deployed in a performance position above the backdrop panels.

Abstract: An array of panels foldably connected such that the array may be collapsed into a single stack of panels, and a method of manufacturing such an array. The array has at least three rows of panels, where the first and second rows have at least two panels and the third row has at least one panel. The panels in each row are foldably connected so that each row of panels may be collapsed into a single stack of panels. Each row of panels is connected to the row of panels below it so that the individual stacked rows may be further collapsed onto each other to form a single stack of panels. With this folding scheme, the array may have more than two panels in each row and may have more than three rows of panels. The panels define connecting pin channels that, when the panels are unfolded, are co-axially aligned with connecting pin channels of adjacent panels. Connecting pins are inserted into the co-axially aligned connecting pin channels to hold panels in a specific orientation with respect to each other.

Abstract: An expansible gate comprising a plurality of frames and plate connecters continuously connected, all the frames and the connecters may be expanded to close the gate or to be collapsed to open the gate.

Abstract: A living hinge panel connector for a pair of panels which provides stackability therewith of another pair of panels. A hinge member has a pair of first formations for connecting to a pair of panels respectively, a second formation for stackingly connecting the pairs of panels wherein opposite end portions of a pin are press-fit within bores of the second formations of the hinge members for the pairs of panels respectively, and a pair of flexible webs connecting the second formation to the first formations respectively. The pin has a collar intermediate the ends to define the end portions for preventing the pin from sliding so deep into a bore that it cannot be easily removed therefrom.

Abstract: A portable display frame combination is claimed which provides a display combination which is easy and quick to assemble, sturdy and portable. The combination comprises a support frame, a plurality of support devices attached vertically to the display frame and a plurality of display panels attached to the support devices. The support devices are each comprised of a plurality of individual bars which telescope into one another for ease of storage and transport. As the bars are telescopically expanded, unique connection pieces cause each of the inner bars to snap forward to provide a smooth support surface disposed in a single plane. The connection pieces are made up of a forward section and a rearward section, the rearward section is affixed to one end of the inner bar. The forward section is separated from the rearward section by a spring in such a way that the forward section can be compressed toward the rearward section by applying pressure to the forward section.

Abstract: A panel structure, as used for space dividers and other purposes, has an identical frame member at each side. Each frame member comprises an extrusion of the same cross-sectional shape, having on one side surface at least one formation comprising a projection and a recess disposed symmetrically about a median plane which extends longitudinally of the extrusion. The frame members extend vertically at each end of a central portion of the panel with their respective side surfaces facing outwardly. Two adjacent panels are held together by bringing the endmost frame members of the respective panels into contact so that the formations on the respective members interfit. Locking members are then snapped into slots in the respective frame members.

Abstract: An assortment of clamps, for use by a child to clamp panels of scrap corrugated panel, to make free standing play structures. The clamps are extrusions of high density polysterene, incorporating flexible legs, that form a U-shaped panel receiving section. Each clamp has a panel insertion guide, an elastic deformation gripping section, and a crush deformation gripping section. The clamps are designed to be easy for a child to insert a corrugated panel.

Abstract: A panel (10) for use as a space divider (100) or to be attached to furniture (102) is described. The panel has a molded polystyrene beads (STYROFOAM.TM.) bead board core (12) encased in a plastic film layer (14) which stabilizes the panel and allows the panel to be used as a tack board. A decorative outer cover (18) is provided over the core and plastic layer to increase the aesthetic quality and versatility of the panel. Support plates (26) are provided along the edges (12C) of the core underneath the plastic layer to increase the structural strength of the panel and to enable attachment of the panels to each other or to other furniture. Attachment rails (20) are provided on the outside of the panel to protect the edges of the panel and enable a connector hinge (22) to be attached to the panel for connecting two panels together.

Abstract: A plurality of corner posts positionable in a rectangular array, each corner post including a cylindrical tube positionable in a vertical orientation, each tube having a lower end and an upper end with a cap with a closed top positionable over the upper end and an extension member positioned over the lower end, the extension member being cylindrical in configuration with an internal shoulder adapted to receive thereagainst the lower end of the tube, the upper cap and lower extension member being formed with outwardly extending rings adapted to support corners of a screen, the lower end of the extension being formed with upwardly extending recesses for forming spring urged tangs therebetween; and a plurality of bases, each base adapted to receive the lower end of the extension member and positionable in a rectangular array beneath the posts and extension members, each base including a planar lower surface and a generally hemispherical upper surface with a vertical recess formed to extend downwardly from the up

Abstract: An extendible and retractable screen partition, and a hinge device suitable for incorporation into such a screen partition. The screen partition includes panel-shaped elements interconnected by hinge devices. A releasable fastener secures one end panel-shaped element to a wall. A telescoping leg extends from the bottom of the other end panel-shaped element. Preferably, this leg is spring-biased outwardly and has a wheel on its end, with a brake to secure the end panel-shaped element in a desired position. A second telescoping leg can extend from one of the centrally disposed panel-shaped elements. The hinge device includes first and second hollow body members having three interconnected curved wall portions, with an anchor extending from a concave surface of one of the wall portions to secure the hinge device to a panel-shaped element of a screen partition or other structure. Preferably the wall portions are resilient.

Abstract: A display system includes a display panel spanning first and second pairs of stacked hollow columns with each column being formed from a sheet of resilient material folded to bring opposite edges into contiguous relationship to each other. Clips and/or magnets are used to secure the contiguous edges to each other. Each edge of each column also includes a hollow tube which imparts rigidity thereto and diametrically opposite such tubes is a third tube. Pins are received in the aligned tubes of stacked columns to maintain the same in stacked relationship.

Abstract: A process for making a decorative panel uses a backboard made of polycarbonate plastic material having a pair of substantially parallel spaced apart walls secured by a plurality of parallel spaced apart ribs disposed between the walls. A decorative laminate is glued to the backboard. In lieu of the decorative laminate, a plurality of profiles may be used to make an exhibit panel of slatwall construction.

Abstract: A panel retainer for retaining panels in end to end position, with edge post members aligned, comprising end portions of the edge post members having bores for receiving a retainer pin and having bosses to engage a properly sized pin inserted into the end portion. A retainer pin has a larger diameter portion which is frictionally engaged by bosses in one edge post member stopped in a location with a smaller diameter portion extending out of the edge post member. The second edge post member slideably receives the smaller diameter portion for making an assembly. The smaller diameter section clearing the bosses and the stop in the second edge post member so the edge post member abut with the pin aligning and retaining the first and second posts from transverse movement.

Abstract: A very simple yet efficient and versatile display assembly made of a plurality of lightweight modular units that are easy to store, transport and assemble. The assembly has one or more lower frame units made of structural profile members connected to each other so as to form a lower front panel and a pair of lower side panels hingedly connected to the lower front panel on both sides thereof, respectively. The assembly also has one or more upper frame unit made of structural profile members similar to those of the lower frame unit and connected to each other in the same way so as to form an upper front panel of the same length as the lower front panel and a pair of upper side panels having lower ends of the same width as the upper ends of the lower side panels, the upper side panels being hingedly connected to the lower from panel on both sides thereof, respectively.

Abstract: A portable room divider comprises a plurality of slats (10-13) rotatably disposed between a pair of blocks (14, 15) by threads (19, 20) so as to spread the slats (10-13) away from the block (14) when rotated in one direction and draw the slats (10-13) toward the block 14 when rotated in the other direction, whereby the room divider (10-15) can be wedged between a floor and a ceiling, and thereafter released.

Abstract: The improved ruffling tape includes a heat fusible, flexible, resilient, elongated strip of thermoplastic or the like, to one side of which is a pull string loosely secured thereto, as by spaced stitches along the length of the strip, which stitches run over the string and into the strip. The strip can include the heat fusible material, if desired, only on the side opposite that bearing the string. The string has one end thereof anchored thereto, as by a knot which does not pass through the stitches. The The string may have a slip covering of silicone or the like. In accordance with the method, the strip is heat fused to one side of a fabric, with the string and stitches exposed. The fabric is then ruffled by pulling the free end of the string, with or without simultaneously pushing said fabric toward the tied end of the string. When the desired ruffling is obtained, the free end of the string is tied off against the adjacent end of the tape to hold the ruffling in place.

Abstract: A portable, adjustable blind for hunters, which blind includes at least one panel characterized by a fixed frame and an adjustable frame telescoping into the fixed frame with camouflaged panels attached to the fixed frame and the adjustable frame for adjusting the height of the blind in the field. In a preferred embodiment the camouflaged panels are attached to the fixed frame and the adjustable frame by means of removable clips and multiple panels may be joined in hinged relationship by means of hinge clips to facilitate construction of a blind on substantially any terrain and in any desired configuration.

Abstract: A hinged frame system for use as a room divider, in exhibition display systems or in furniture includes at least two panels which are hingedly connected together. One of the panels has a concave edge profile of a partially circular cross-section and the adjacent panel has a matching convex edge profile and the two panels are clamped together by a clamp.

Abstract: A basketball safety return apparatus utilizes a plurality of moveable pole support bases and a plurality of poles adapted to be mounted vertically in the pole support bases. Netting is connected to the vertically mounted poles and the poles and bases are mounted and arranged so that the netting forms a barrier behind the basketball hoop and along at least one side. The basketball safety return apparatus may be readily assembled, positioned, disassembled and stored. The inexpensive apparatus of the present invention prevents the basketball from rolling into the neighbor's yards and more importantly from rolling down a driveway into a street where it may be retrieved without sufficient attention to avoid a child being hit by a vehicle approaching on a street.

Abstract: An enclosure apparatus for preventing injury to a person using a trampoline of the type having a plurality of spaced apart vertical legs supporting a horizontally disposed frame surrounding a bed, the enclosure apparatus including a plurality of panel assemblies, each of the panel assemblies including an elongated horizontal member having a first end and a second end, two elongated vertical members having a top end and a bottom end, the top end of one on the two vertical members being connected to the first end of the elongated horizontal member and the top end of the other of the two vertical members being connected to the second end of the horizontal member, a plurality of vertical ropes connected to the elongated horizontal members and to the frame, a plurality of horizontal ropes connected to the elongated vertical members, opening means in one of the panel assemblies for permitting a user of the trampoline to enter the enclosure apparatus, the plurality of panel assemblies being connected to the frame ad

Abstract: Disclosed is a display panel apparatus (19) in which a flexible panel (15) has attached rigidifying beams (20). The rigidifying beams (20) have a plurality of hinged strips (21, 22, 23) which are attached to the panel (15) along its longitudinal edge(s). Magnetic strips are provided for maintaining the beams 20 in their operative state. The rigidifyed panel (19) may be used in connection with a collapsible support framework (11). A free-standing configuration of the display panel assembly (37) is also disclosed.

Abstract: A portable bar or counter is disclosed consisting of several interchangeable parts. Interchangeable top and bottom parts fit onto a panel assembly to provide a table on which to rest objects or a podium to stand behind. The top part acts as a counter while the bottom part acts as a stabilizing base for the assembled unit. The panel assembly is made of four interchangeable panels which are hinged to each other allowing them to fold in accordion style. The connected panel assembly fits into the top and bottom parts forming a front and two sides while the rear is left open. Additional side-to-side and torsional rigidity is achieved by an interlocking shelf which attaches inside the invention. The component parts are designed to allow quick assembly and disassembly without the use of tools. When disassembled, the invention collapses to form its own carrying case with the top and bottom parts used as covers to hold the collapsed panel assembly, shelf, and other accessories.

Abstract: A system for connecting partition wall panels includes at least two panels, each having substantially U-shape upper and lower frame members and multi-faced vertical frame members attached to the upper and lower frame pieces. The multi-faced frame members include three faces of substantially equal width, each face adapted to abut against one of three faces of a multi-faced frame member of a similar panel. A connecting clip engages the abutting faces of the frame members at either end thereof.

Abstract: A universal base for modular wall panels of various thicknesses includes two spaced-apart members with a bracket rotatably disposed therebetween. The members are coupled to a pair of legs which support a threaded member for supporting a wall panel thereon. A wiring harness may be mounted to the rotatable brackets from either side of the wall panel. The vertical location of the support for the wall panel and the spaced-apart members and bracket may be varied independently of each other. Accordingly, the vertical location of the wall panel and the vertical location of the wiring harness may be varied independently of each other. The spaced-apart members further include an arrangement for attaching a cover plate thereto. The top portion of the cover plate is flexible and inwardly biased so as to accommodate wall panels of varying thicknesses.

Abstract: A folding windbreak and shade screen comprising a plurality of sections attached by means of hinges. The folding windbreak and shade screen is secured in place in the dam configuration by means of ground stakes slidably disposed within lower housings attached to the sections. The ground stakes may be locked into upper housings in order to stack one folding windbreak and shade screen in the dam configuration atop another folding windbreak and shade screen in the dam configuration. The folding windbreak and shade screen may be installed in an arch configuration by means of arch stakes slidably disposed within arch housings, and a variety of guy lines.

Abstract: A space-dividing upright wall system wherein wall panels are supported on and connected through upright panel connecting members, the latter having a foot for engagement with a floor. The panel connecting member is preferably of Z-shaped cross section including parallel side legs joined by a diagonally-extending cross wall. Each side leg has an upright row of slots which accommodate hangers associated with components which mount on the wall system. The slots in the two sidewalls are isolated from one another by the cross wall. Each side leg has vertically-extending rows of hooks projecting outwardly from opposite side edges thereof, which hooks cooperate with a pair of generally aligned panels for rigidly joining the panels together.