Abstract: A system for attaching to the top end of a pole, such as a power pole supporting at least one power line. The system can include an extension bracket engaged to a top end of the pole and an extension bayonet extending from said extension bracket. A raptor perch assembly can be engaged to a top end of the extension bayonet. One or more accessories, such as a wireless antenna, can be attached to the extension bayonet below the raptor perch assembly. The accessories can be engaged to the extension bayonet via one or more accessory mounting brackets. A deflecting assembly can be positioned between the raptor perch assembly and the accessory to prevent debris dropped from the raptor perch assembly from lodging on the accessory. The deflecting assembly can be engaged to the extension bayonet and/or to the raptor perch assembly.

Abstract: A clothes drying device is provided that has an elongated support member, and a rack. The rack includes a plurality of arm members that are operative to extend outwardly from the support member in radial directions to support a plurality of clothes lines in spaced apart relation around the support member. The support member may include an upper portion in which a motor is mounted in operative connection with a shaft of a lower portion of the support member. The support member may also include a solar panel mounted thereto. The motor is operative responsive to electrical power generated by the solar panel to cause the rack, solar panel and upper portion of the support member to rotate with respect to the shaft of the lower portion of the support member.

Abstract: An umbrella has a central shaft, a crown, a runner, a plurality of ribs, and a plurality of stretchers. The crown is a polygon each side of which includes a pivot pin mounted in a perpendicular direction to pivotally connect the upper end of a respective one of the ribs to the crown. The runner is a polygon and has a pivot pin mounted to each side in perpendicular direction to pivotally connect the lower end of a respective one of the stretchers to the runner. When the umbrella is closed, each of the ribs and the stretchers is collapsed in a tangential angle to set at one side of the central shaft and the runner and is not interfered with by the central shaft and the runner.

Abstract: A material carousel for manufacturing and/or assembly operations is provided. The carousel includes a hub fabricated from a low friction material wherein the hub has a polygonal shape. The carousel also includes a plurality of equally spaced arms which are press fit into the hub. Each arm is adapted to hold cable and/or harness assemblies or includes a bin for holding materials used for production operations. In addition, the carousel includes a support column that extends through the hub, wherein the hub is adapted to rotate about the support column. An adjustable support collar is also provided for supporting the hub on the support column. Further, the carousel includes a peg mechanism for stopping rotation of the hub after a predetermined rotation angle.

Abstract: A fruit display stand comprises a base; a first post secured to the base; transverse arms secured to an upper end portion of the first post, the transverse arms extending upwardly inclinedly from the first post; a plurality of ring members attached to the transverse arms. The ring members include an outer ring member. Other of the ring members are disposed within the outer ring member in plan view; and the other of the ring members are disposed vertically below the outer ring member.

Abstract: A frame which can be moved between a folded-in position and a folded-out position includes suspension means for suspending the frame from a vertical element, an arm assembly having at least three arms and a rod assembly which cooperates with the arm assembly. The arm and rod assemblies are designed such that the arms may extend between a folded-in position and a folded-out position. The suspension means cooperate with a section of the arm assembly and/or with a section of the rod assembly which is/are at the periphery of the planes defined by the assemblies.

Abstract: The present articulating overhead storage device is used to support and store articles such as athletic equipment, sporting goods, clothing, tools upon or in a modular article holder releaseably connected to a spine articularly fixed to an overhead surface. The spine can be move between a generally horizontal and a generally vertical position. In another embodiment, the spine is detachable from the overhead surface and releasably attached to a floor stand.

Abstract: A rack for drying, storing or organizing sports equipment includes a central post having a vertical axis, a plurality of holes substantially perpendicular to the vertical axis, and a plurality of tier members adapted to be inserted into one or more of the holes. The tier members include first and second members. The second members are adapted to be inserted into an end of and secured at any of a plurality of positions within, the first member. The rack may also have one or more holes that extend through the vertical post, the first member may be inserted through the holes, and a third member may be adapted to be inserted into an end of and secured at any of a plurality of positions within, the first member.

Abstract: A hunter gear organizer and hanger system preferably includes a mounting strut, a hanger arm and a gear holder arm. The mounting strut includes a rod member, a pair of U-shaped members and an attachment loop. A ratchet strap includes a strap and a ratchet mechanism. The strap is secured to the mounting strut and around a tree. The ratchet mechanism is actuated to secure the mounting strut to the tree. The hanger arm preferably includes a mounting clamp, a support tube, a bow hanger and a quiver hanger. The bow hanger includes a bow base member and a bow hook portion. The gear holder arm preferably includes the mounting clamp, a gear support tube, a gear pouch and a drink pouch. An accessory hanger includes the mounting clamp, an accessory base member, an accessory hook and a cross hanger.

Abstract: A stemware holder for holding a stem of a stemware in a wire-frame dish rack. The dish rack comprises a bottom wall formed by wires with multiple tines extending from the bottom wall. The stemware holder comprises a stem holder configured to hold the stem, a rack mount configured to couple the stem holder to the dish rack, and a radial lock configured to releasably hold the stem holder at multiple radial positions relative to an axis generally perpendicular to the bottom wall when the stemware holder is mounted to the rack.

Abstract: According to the present invention, there is provided a cover (11) for an outdoor clothes airer (10) having at least three radially-extending arms (2) supporting an array of clothes lines (7), the cover comprising a sheet (3) of waterproof material which is resistant to ultra-violet rays and dimensioned to extend radially beyond the ends of said radial arms above the clothes lines, arranged to drain outwards, and provided with a central supporting means (16) and a peripheral tensioning means (5) such as a drawstring or plurality thereof for securing the sheet to the airer and a circumferential skirt (6) of an air permeable netting material finished with a weighted hem (9). Access to the laundry contained within the invention is easily achieved by lifting a side or sides of the circumferential skirt and laying it or them on top of the cover sheet, after which the laundry may be laced within the skirt of removed therefrom and the skirt may be let down again.

Abstract: The clothes hanger apparatus has a pair of spaced apart foot assemblies, a vertical member extended upwardly from each foot assembly, a right angle bend at a top of each vertical member, a sleeve extended from each bend, a horizontal tube removably connecting the sleeves, a slot in a bottom of the tube, a plurality of roller assemblies selectively fitted within the tube, a plurality of stems, each stem having a top end and a bottom end, the top end removably connected to one roller assembly, a clip connected to the bottom end of each stem, a hanger mustache removably connected to each clip, respectively.

Abstract: An umbrella-like laundry dryer includes a central upright tube and a clothes-line-carrying framework, which can be unfolded by an actuating device and has supporting arms connected movably to an upper end section of the upright tube and clothes-line carrying arms connected for articulation to lower ends of the supporting arms and linked to a lower sleeve to be displaced along the upright tube. The actuating device has a hoisting line anchored to the upper end section of the upright tube, running downward parallel to the upright tube and deflected away at the lower sleeve from the upright tube. The hoisting line is coupled to an opening lever linked to a clothes-line carrying arm above the lower sleeve for pivoting from a downwardly pointing, lower position into an upwardly pointing, upper position, to unfold the carrying framework.

Abstract: A supporting device for supporting a cloth element, for example a camouflage net. The supporting device (1) comprises a hollow rod (4), at least one supporting element (12) and an attachment device (50). The supporting element (12) is attached at a proximal end (16) to the attachment device (50). The supporting element (12) can assume the following positions:—a first, retracted position where the supporting element (12) is at least partly mounted inside the hollow rod (4), and—a second, extended position where a distal end (18) of the supporting element (12) is arranged at a distance out from the central longitudinal axis of the hollow rod (4).

Abstract: The invention adds one or more vertically-deployable sun shades to an umbrella for selectively providing shade for one or more users of an umbrella. More specifically, the sun shade resembles a conventional shade or set of blinds for covering a window. The size, shape, materials, and arrangement of the sun shade can vary according to user preferences or the intended manner or place of use.

Abstract: A human-shaped adornment includes a supporting holder, which comprising a base and a supporting component; and a spiraled frame having a same axis with the supporting component. The spiraled frame includes a plurality of rings, which outline along its axis direction is a curve which is constituted by three arcs smoothly connecting with each other in a predetermined sequence; wherein the center of the three arcs are on a same line and their diameters gradually increase from top to bottom; the spiraled frame connecting with the supporting component through a connector having a plurality of connecting strings connected therewith for keeping the space between every two rings of the spiraled frame; wherein the connecting strings sequentially connects with each ring of the spiraled frame from top to bottom.

Abstract: A swing-arm rack for storing and/or displaying hanging articles, the rack comprises a swing-arm that is pivotally attached by its upper terminus to a vertical support such that the swing-arm hangs substantially vertically in a folded configuration. The fixed terminus of a drop arm is pivotally attached to the lower end of the swing-arm. A flexible restraint is connected to the free end of the drop-arm. The opposing end of the flexible restraint passes through an aperture in the swing-arm and is secured against the outward surface of the swing-arm by a keeper. In a deployed configuration of the swing-arm rack, the drop arm is oriented substantially horizontally with its free end abutting the vertical support, thereby locking the bottom of the swing-arm away from the vertical support so that the hanging articles are more easily accessed. In a folded configuration of the swing-arm rack, the free end of the drop-arm is juxtaposed against the inward surface of the upper end of the swing-arm.

Abstract: An artificial palm tree constructed from modular components which are combined in various ways to produce a palm tree having different characteristics for use as a beach umbrella. The palm tree consists of a base, a trunk mounted on the base, a tree heart mounted on the trunk, and a leaf/canopy component attached to a collar for opening and closing the leaf/canopy component. The leaf/canopy, the trunk, and the tree heart may be stored in the base.

Abstract: A drink holder device having a ground support, a leg extending from the ground support, and a plurality of arms extending from the leg. The arms are movable between a raised and a lowered position. At the end of each arm is one or more beverage holders. A lock holds the arm in position when raised.

Abstract: An umbrella-type laundry drying apparatus has a central upright tube carrying a spreading framework, which can be swung open via an actuating mechanism. A tubular protective sheath can be pulled over the collapsed framework and clothesline. The open-out framework has carrying arms for the clothesline, which are arranged in the form of rays of a star and are articulated on a lower sliding sleeve, and supporting arms, which are connected in an articulated manner to the carrying arms and are articulated on a upper sliding sleeve. At least the lower sliding sleeve can be displaced along the upright tube and secured in different positions on the upright tube. The actuating mechanism for spreading the framework is formed by two of the carrying arms each bearing a handle which, with the open-out framework collapsed, is covered by the protective sheath when it is pulled over the collapsed framework.

Abstract: A storage apparatus is disclosed having a central post capable of rotating and having a plurality of extensions pivotably attached thereto for receiving items. The extensions may pivot between a position for displaying, selecting, or attaching items and a position for compactly storing the items. The items may be clothing, and the items may be secured by hooks, clamps, or the like.

Abstract: A compact, portable device for hanging clothes and the like in locations where ordinary drying facilities are not conveniently available. Rigid wires hinged inside a hub and radiating around the hub like the ribs of an inverted umbrella assume a horizontal position for hanging clothes and a vertical position for storage and transport. A wire bent in the shape of a hook is rotatably attached to the center of the hub to facilitate hanging the device during the drying operation.

Abstract: An umbrella-type laundry drying apparatus has a central upright tube which carries a spreading framework for the laundry line. The framework is folded open via a hoisting line. The spreading framework has an upper sleeve which surrounds the upright tube and on which supporting arms arranged in the form of a star are articulated. These arms are articulated at their lower ends to the carrying arms for the laundry line. The carrying arms are articulated with their lower ends on a lower sliding sleeve that surrounds the upright tube, can be fixed in various positions on the upright tube, and is equipped with a force transmission actuable via a tension line. The force transmission has a force step-up and a force transmission element coupled to the tension line. When the tension line is actuated, it generates an upwardly directed movement step of the lower sleeve.

Abstract: A clothes drying apparatus for allowing articles that need to be dried flat to air dry. The clothes drying apparatus includes a support assembly being designed for being selectively positioned on a support surface. A plurality of support frame assemblies are pivotally coupled to the support assembly whereby each of the support frame assemblies selectively radiates from the support assembly. Each of the support frame assemblies is designed for receiving and supporting at least one article of clothing to allow the clothing to air dry.

Abstract: An umbrella-type clothes drier can be covered with a protective cover when it is not in use. An unfolding and folding spreading frame that supports a clothesline is preferably disposed in an adjustable manner on the central upright tube of the apparatus. The protective cover can be pulled over the folded spreading frame and the clothesline from the upright tube and can be retracted into the upright tube at the inner end section thereof, which remains inside the upright pipe. The outer end section of the protective cover supports a cap which overlaps the upper end of the upright tube when the protective cover is retracted into the upright tube.

Abstract: A rack includes a stationary container, that includes a movable member positioned within the container by remote operation of a motor. The motor is either carried as part of the movable member or is in the container with fittings inter-connecting a drive shaft of the fixed motor with the movable member. A remote actuator is employed for starting and stopping the motor so that the movable member is controllably deployed into and out of the container. Bearings are installed between the container and the movable member to provide movement of the movable member and pivoting rods are provided on the movable member for supporting articles intended to be stored, such rods being hooks, shelves, or internal compartments or the like. A heater may be installed for drying any wet or damp articles. A device for coupling the motor to the movable member may be a lead screw mechanism and a pulley system interconnecting the movable member with the stationary or fixed container.

Abstract: An enhanced frame of an auto-opening umbrella comprises hollow cylindrical intermediate joints with spreaders passed through and each including two spaced bottom lugs, a bar across the lugs, and a recess between the lugs. The bar is disposed less than half of a projected distance of the lug. A plurality of links has hooked ends pivotably coupled to a lower ring and the bar. Also, the recess is in communication with a hole of the joint. The outer hooked end of each link is sufficiently smaller than the recess so that ribs are spaced apart from the spreaders by a much smaller distance when the umbrella is folded. This can achieve a smooth folding operation and a more compact umbrella after folded.

Abstract: An umbrella-type laundry drying rack is provided which has a vertical support and load-bearing arms for clothes lines. The load-bearing arms are disposed pivotably on the support about respective pivot pins, and are pivotable between a first position close to the support and a second position remote from the support. The load-bearing arms are coupled to one another such that upon pivoting of one of the load-bearing arms, the remaining load-bearing arms are jointly pivoted in the same way. At least one of the load-bearing arms has a deflection mechanism for deflecting the at least one load-bearing arm outward from the first position upon exertion of a force oriented away from the support to another one of the load-bearing arms.

Abstract: A laundry dryer umbrella or like frame has between bracing arms and main arms, respective swing arms which form with each bracing and main arm a three link chain which can buckle inwardly at the swing arm so that the main arm assumes a slightly open positioning, thereby facilitating movement of the star-shaped parts to which the bracing arm and main arm are connected, toward one another for opening of the frame.

Abstract: Drying equipment including a plurality of drying arms radially expanded around a body. Each drying arm has a clip for clipping and fixing the washing, and the clip is released by operating a constraining part in liaison with rotation for folding the drying arm in a reverse direction to the rotation for expanding the drying arm. Thus, fixation with the clip can be easily released, and the washing hung on the drying arms can be easily taken in.

Abstract: An umbrella-shaped clothes-drying rack has a pole 1, on which main arms 4 which are arranged to hold a clothes line are pivotably mounted via a star-shaped slider 2. Spreading arms 6 are provided between the main arms 4 and the pole 1. One end of each spreading arm 6 is pivotably mounted on a fixed holding member 3 which is fastened to the pole 1, and the other end of each spreading arm 6 is pivotably attached to a respective main arm 4. To ease the spreading of the umbrella-shaped clothes-drying rack in the beginning phase of opening, a spreading body 9 is slidably disposed in the upper portion of the pole 1 and cooperates with cam members 13 on the spreading arms 6 and displaces the spreading arms 6 by means of pulling on a pull rope 15 far enough so that the main arms 4 can be further unfolded to a fully open position without a great exertion of force by manually pushing the slider 2 up and/or by manually pulling downwardly and outwardly on the main arms 4.

Abstract: A hanging device for drying clothes including a base, a main rod vertically arranged on the base, a plurality of tubular members fixedly mounted on the main rod, a plurality of gears each fixedly connected with one of the tubular members, a plurality of sleeves each connected with one of the tubular members and having an upper flange, a plurality of cables having an end connected with the upper flange of the sleeves, a hexagonal frame connected with another end of the cables, a plurality of supporting rods pivotally connected with the gear, and a plurality of connectors each connected with a side of the hexagonal frame and one of the supporting rods.

Abstract: A foldable clothes line comprises a series of arms (12) which radiate outwardly from a lower cross (13) fixed to a central standard (11), the arms (12) being guided by stays (14) pivotally connected at their outer ends to the arms (12) and at their inner ends to an upper cross (16) mounted at the upper end of the standard (11), wherein each of the arms (12) comprises relative rotatable inner and outer arms portions (18, 19) which are hingedly connected by a hinge mechanism (20) so as to permit relative pivotal movement of the arm portions about a transverse axis, releasable locking mechanism (28) being provided for preventing relative pivotal movement of the arm portions (18, 19) when the arm (12) is in a fully extended position, arranged so that each of the arms (12) is independently movable between a collapsed condition wherein its inner and outer arm portions (18, 19) lie alongside one another and extend approximately vertically adjacent the standard (11) and a fully extended in-use position wherein the ar

Abstract: This invention relates to a clothes line having adjustable tension and to a line tensioner which is used for the taking up slack in a clothes line. According to this invention, a clothes line dryer (10) having an adjustable line tension comprises at least two frame members (11), a line (12) extending between the frame members (11) that is fixed at least one location on the frame member (11), a plurality of line guide members (13) located on each of the frame members (11) which substantially hold the line (12) with respect to each of the frame members (11) and allow the line (12) to extend between the frame members (11) at spaced intervals along the frame members (11), but which allow longitudinal movement of the line (12) therethrough, and at least one line tensioning means (14), (15) which engage the line (12) so as to shorten its length thereby creating a desired tension in the line (12).

Abstract: A portable support assembly adapted for mounting on a pole, such as for permitting air drying of clothes, towels, or the like, is disclosed. The assembly comprises a first collar having a first aperture adapted for receiving the pole. A first set of arms extend from the first collar. Each arm of the first set of arms terminates at a distal end. A second collar having a second aperture adapted for receiving the pole is also provided. A second set of arms extend from the second collar. Each arm of the second set of arms terminates at a distal end, wherein each arm of the first set of arms corresponds to a respective arm of the second set of arms. A third set of arms is further provided. Each arm of the third set of arms has an end and is pivotally joined to the distal end of respective ones of the second set of arms. Each of the third set of arms are removably joined to the distal end of respective ones of the first set of arms.

Abstract: An airing and drying frame comprises a vertical mast (1), a plurality of arms (4) for holding a clothesline (22), the arms (4) being pivotally mounted to the mast (1), and a retraction device for retracting the clothesline (22) into the arms (4) when the frame is being closed. During a closing action the clothesline (22) is pulled inward within the arms (4) by means of weights (9) sliding in a sliding channel (20) into a storing compartment (21) within the arms (4).

Abstract: An adjustable arbor-like umbrella construction is provided by which the umbrella may be adapted to a variety of locations and supports real and/or artificial plants or tree branches in order to provide shade in an aesthetically pleasing manner. In an exemplary embodiment, the umbrella of the present invention includes a center pole, a central hub support atop the pole, and a plurality of lattice assemblies radiating from the support hub and being rotatably attached thereto. Each of the lattice assemblies is formed of a plurality of slats pivotally connected to one another. Since each lattice assembly may be rotated with respect to the support hub and each slat of each lattice assembly may be pivoted with respect to an adjacent slat, the umbrella can be arranged in not only a variety of circular shapes of varying diameter, but also in a multiple of non-circular shapes to accommodate its use, for example, up against a wall, around a corner, in a corner, or to suit a particular taste.

Abstract: The invention provides a clothes drying apparatus with a central post member, a collar member axially displaceably mounted on the supporting post member and a plurality of support arms. A plurality of clothes line portions of a first clothes line extend between the support arms.Operating means are provided to spread the support arms from a rest position into a extended position in which the clothes line portions extending between the support arms are in an essentially stretched condition. In order to provide the possibility to dry a few pieces of clothing only without the need of putting the entire apparatus into its operative position, a supply of a second clothes line may be pulled out from the apparatus and fixed at a distantly located anchoring member. Upon releasing the end of the second clothes line, it is automatically drawn back. During use it may be locked at the top of the clothes drying apparatus.

Abstract: A display rack assembly comprising a base portion, a tubular member fixed to the base portion and extending upwardly therefrom, a rod removably and rotatably mounted in the tubular member and extending upwardly therefrom, a bracket portion fixed to the upper end of the rod, a plurality of strut members pivotally attached to the bracket portion, a beam member pivotally attached to each strut member, retention structure on the rod for releasably retaining ends of the beam members, the strut members being provided with notches, and hoops of different diameters being adapted to be retained by the notches, whereby there is provided a collapsible display rack.

Abstract: An adjustable clothes drying unit including a ceiling mounted support receiving a vertically elongated post slidably therethrough. The post is provided with adjustable pins for engagement with the support in both selectively locking the post in a vertically adjusted position and defining the lower limit of movement of the post. The lower end of the post carries a rotatably mounted drying rack.

Abstract: A pop-up artificial Christmas tree has an elongated trunk which is held vertical by a stand. A plurality of stationary sleeves are affixed to the trunk and a guide sleeve is disposed on the trunk to slide proximate to and remote from an adjacent stationary sleeve. Pivotally connected to depend from each sleeve are a plurality of limbs that bear integrally attached branches. When the guide sleeve is pushed into proximity with the lowermost stationary sleeve, the limbs of the stationary sleeves and the guide sleeves pivot to substantially horizontal orientations. The guide sleeve is held into proximity with the lowermost stationary sleeve by a pin extending through the trunk, and an extension with branches of decreasing length from bottom to top may be attached to extend from the top of the trunk to effect a conical configuration of a natural tree.

Abstract: The clothes drying apparatus (1) comprises four support arms (3) pivotably attached to a collar member (4) movable along a post member (2). Struts (8) are associated with respective arms (3). The clothes drying apparatus is folded by displacing the collar member (4) along the post member. Portions (7') of clothes line (7) extending between arms (3) hang down loose in the folded condition of the apparatus (1). A portion (7a) of a clothes line can be pulled out without extending the clothes drying apparatus to accommodate a small load or separate pieces. A locking device locks the pulled-out clothes line portion in a predetermined position. A pull-back device (16) may be provided for retracting the pulled-out portion (7a) inside of the folded apparatus (1).

Abstract: The invention provides a clothes drying apparatus with a central post member, a collar member axially displaceably mounted on the supporting post member and a plurality of support arms. A plurality of clothes line portions of a first clothes line extend between the support arms.Operating means are provided to spread the support arms from a rest position into an extended position in which the clothes line portions extending between the support arms are in an essentially stretched condition. In order to provide the possibility to dry a few pieces of clothing only without the need of putting the entire apparatus into its operative position, a supply of a second clothes line may be pulled out from the apparatus and fixed at a distantly located anchoring member. Upon releasing the end of the second clothes line, it is automatically drawn back. During use it may be locked at the top of the clothes drying apparatus.

Abstract: A clothes drying apparatus is provided which has a plurality of support arms pivotally mounted on a central supporting post, which may be spread out from a folded position to an operating position. The clothes are hung on clothes line portions extending between the support arms arranged around the central supporting post. For spreading apart the support arms into the operative position, an operating cord is provided, one end thereof being attached to a head member mounted on the top of the post, and which is guided around two deflecting members. The first deflecting member is mounted on a collar member displacably mounted on the central post, and the other one is mounted on one of the support arms. Thereby a radial force component is built up upon unfolding the apparatus which greatly facilitates the spreading out of the supporting arms since only a small pulling force has to be exerted on the free end of the operating cord.

Abstract: The invention provides a clothes drying apparatus with a central post member, a collar member axially displaceably mounted on the supporting post member and a plurality of support arms. A plurality of clothes line portions extend between the support arms. Operating means are provided to spread the support arms from a rest position into an extended position in which the clothes line portions extending between the support arms are in an essentially stretched condition. In order to avoid a contamination and muddling of the hanging down line portions when the apparatus is in its inoperative position, cavities are provided between the central post and the support arms which receive and protect the hanging down line portions. To direct the cloth line portions, which loosely hang down on collapsing the clothes drying apparatus, into the cavities, guiding means are provided which are operatively connected to the clothes line portions, e.g.

Abstract: An artificial tree having a conic frustrum-shaped branch supporting frame with an inner space specially adapted for surrounding an item such as a combination patio table-beach umbrella and thereby adapting it to wintertime use as a decorative artificial tree.

Abstract: A collapsible structure consisting of an umbrella-like clothes drier or of a garden umbrella comprises a central tube and a folding frame, which carries a clothesline or a covering. A flexible sheath is provided, which is adapted to be slipped over the folding frame when it is collapsed. The flexible sheath may be sacklike (closed at one end and open at the other) and in that case may be accommodated in the central tube when the same is open-topped, or in a storage container, which is open-topped and is parallel to and extends beside the central tube. Alternatively the sheath may be tubular (open at both ends) and accommodated in a storage container which concentrically surrounds the lower portion of the central tube. The sacklike sheath can be pulled out of the central tube or the juxtaposed storage container at its top end and over an upwardly convex, annular guiding hood and can then be slipped from above over the collapsed folding frame.

Abstract: The invention provides a clothes drying apparatus with a central post member, a collar member axially displaceably mounted on the supporting post member and a plurality of support arms. A plurality of clothes line portions extend between the support arms.Operating means are provided to spread the support arms from a rest position into an extended position in which the clothes line portions extending between the support arms are in an essentially tensioned condition. In order to avoid a contamination and muddling of the hanging down line portions when the apparatus is in its inoperative position, cavities are provided between the central post and the support arms which receive and protect the hanging down line portions. For this purpose the support arms are provided with rigidly or pivotally mounted blade members which cover these cavities.

Abstract: A lower cross assembly of an elevating clothes dryer which has a lower cross slidable over a stem, the lower cross having a plurality of pairs of outwardly radiating lugs, the lugs of each pair retaining between them a respective pin about which a clothes dryer arm is pivotal, and a closure cap releasably retained to the lower cross and retaining said pins in their lugs.

Abstract: A line lock for a rotary clothes dryer includes a locking block having a socket which is positioned over an end of, and engages, an arm of a rotary clothes dryer, a plurality of apertures extending through the block, at least one of the clothes lines extending through an aperture, and a flexible line tie extending through another of the apertures, and being tied to the clothes line thereby locking the clothes line to the locking block.