Foldable Or Collapsible Patents (Class 211/195)
  • Patent number: 4166332
    Abstract: A portable display apparatus is herein disclosed. The portable display apparatus is composed of a plurality of rectangular skeletal frames. Each rectangular skeletal frame of the plurality includes a horizontal hinge adapted to enable vertical members of the frame to fold vertically. Each of the vertical members has a connector portion and a pair of track portions. Each of the vertical rectangular skeletal frames is adapted to be connected to a dovetail slide connector to other rectangular skeletal frames. The dual track portions are adapted to receive a pair of display panels. The dual track portions are positioned so that connector portions of the dovetail connectors do not interfere with the track portions or display panels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 1977
    Date of Patent: September 4, 1979
    Assignee: Package Exhibit Programs, Inc.
    Inventor: John E. Donovan
  • Patent number: 4127196
    Abstract: An adjustable display fixture includes a pair of perforated display panels arranged in overlapping relationship on support structure. The support structure telescopes to change the overlap of the pair of panels so that the effective overall panel height is adjustable. To allow the support structure to telescope and provide the overlap feature of the panels, the panels are offset in opposite directions on their respective supports so that the panels do not interfere with the telescoping action of the support structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 1977
    Date of Patent: November 28, 1978
    Assignee: Melrose Displays, Inc.
    Inventor: Ralph E. Boucher
  • Patent number: 4098409
    Abstract: A foldable shipping rack comprising a base frame having portions adapted to engage a flat surface and end frames supported on the base frame and guided for movement between a first locked position wherein each end frame is in upright position with respect to the base frame and a folded position wherein each end frame is in substantial parallel relation to the base frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 1977
    Date of Patent: July 4, 1978
    Assignee: Moore Iron Works
    Inventor: Cleo E. Massey
  • Patent number: 4077522
    Abstract: An adjustable display rack for produce or the like articles. The rack comprises a base frame, a first articulated top shelf supported above the base frame and a second articulate top shelf supported above the first articulated top shelf and collapsible thereon. The first articulated top shelf has a hinge connection at a rear edge thereof. Supports are also provided to maintain the articulated top shelves in a predetermined adjustable position above the base frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 1976
    Date of Patent: March 7, 1978
    Inventor: Antoine Trubiano
  • Patent number: 4046260
    Abstract: A display stand for generally toroidal articles capable of being folded into a single plane for convenient storage or transporting having two sides, with a first side member being formed as an integral enclosed wire loop and the other side member being similarly configured and pivotally attached to form a hinge about a common leg with the first side member, base legs of the sides which engage a resting surface for the display stand, riser posts incorporated in the sides to vertically displace the article to be displayed up off of the resting surface, carriage arms formed in the sides at a convenient angle for visual observation of the displayed article, dogleg offsets in the arms which engage the article to insure its retention, and a crossbar for locking the sides in spaced relation and forming a generally triangular resting zone for the article to be displayed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 1975
    Date of Patent: September 6, 1977
    Assignee: McNeil Corporation
    Inventor: James I. Tallon
  • Patent number: 4030219
    Abstract: A portable display apparatus is herein disclosed. The portable display apparatus is composed of a plurality of rectangular skeletal frames. Each rectangular skeletal frame of said plurality includes a horizontal hinge, adapted to enable said frame to fold vertically. Each rectangular skeletal frame of said plurality is identical to all other rectangular skeletal frames of said plurality. Each of said frames includes a plurality of opposite vertical members. Each of said vertical members is identical to all other vertical members. Each of said vertical members has a connector portion, and a track portion. Each of said rectangular skeletal frames is adapted to be bolted to other rectangular skeletal frames in either a fixed or pivotal relationship at the connector portions of the vertical members. Each of the rectangular skeletal frames is also adapted to be hingedly connected to the other rectangular skeletal frames. The track portions are adapted to receive a display panel within track portions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 1976
    Date of Patent: June 21, 1977
    Assignee: Package Exhibit Programs, Inc.
    Inventor: John E. Donovan
  • Patent number: 3967327
    Abstract: An elongated, normally horizontally disposed, generally rectangular base frame supported adjacent to its opposite ends by pairs of legs, and a pair of end frames each having a pair of spaced parallel posts connected adjacent one end by a cross-member and pivotally connected at their other ends to the legs at one end of the base frame for movements between operative generally vertical positions and folded generally horizontal positions overlying the base frame. An elongated top frame is detachably mounted to the end frames adjacent the cross members and, like the base frame, is provided with a body supporting sheet. An intermediate frame, similar to the top frame, is detachably mounted between the end frames, and top and intermediate frames being adapted to be horizontally disposed and held in stacked relationship between the base frame and the end frames in their folded positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 1975
    Date of Patent: July 6, 1976
    Inventor: Harvey M. Severson
  • Patent number: 3958786
    Abstract: A portable stand for being emplaced on the floor and supporting musical instruments and the like characterized by a base, preferably that includes a plurality of foldable pieces that can be extended to define a peripheral support, with a planar top to avoid entangling with cords of musical instruments and that is pivotally movable into a folded position for carrying; an extensible main support member that includes a plurality of lineal members foldable into the folded position and slidable longitudinally with respect to each other and movable into a supporting position with a retainer for retaining a set support position. A brace and latch are provided for latching the main support member into a predetermined supporting position. Instrument supports are carried, respectively, by the base and the main support member and are movable to support instruments as small as a ukulele, yet accommodate the largest guitar. Also disclosed are specific structural details of the preferred embodiment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 1974
    Date of Patent: May 25, 1976
    Inventor: Gary A. Mann