Abstract: A mast support system for use with a container (e.g., a Connex container) to hold a light fixture, security camera and other accessories that may be desirable to mount above or from the roof of the container, generally comprising a support structure for purposes of supporting the accessories, and means to affix the support structure to the container. Embodiments of the mast support system disclosed include one or more posts removably attached to a base, which is engaged with the corner of a container. Attached to the posts are accessory support systems, extending therefrom for positioning and angling the accessories.

Abstract: Provided is a stand of a display device that can be reduced in its volume and allows a user to adjust a position of a display device more conveniently. The stand of a display device includes: a sliding unit for vertically moving a display device, the sliding unit mounted on the display device; a base unit for supporting the display device; and a hinge connection unit having a first end pivotally coupled to the sliding unit and a second end pivotally coupled to the base unit.

Abstract: A support system that is portable. The support is made up of two pieces of tubular steel where one is smaller and can fit inside the other. While in this condition the steel pieces are held together by a nut and bolt that are placed through a hole on one end of the tubes. There is a square hole machined on the other end of the large tube and perpendicular to the first hole. This hole allows the smaller to tube to fit in perpendicular to the large tube. To complete the assembly the two tubes are held in place by the same nut and bolt. There is a piece of angle iron welded on the large tube, at the same end and parallel to the square hole. One unit will have two support assemblies held together with a chain and clevis system. The final product will use two units placed at either end of a set of horizontal utility poles to keep them in place during storms or high winds.

Abstract: The invention relates to a microphone mounting device for mounting a microphone to a musical instrument, and more particularly to a microphone mounting device suitable for mounting a microphone to a cymbal arrangement. The mounting device includes a body having a first end zone and a second end zone. The first end zone includes an engagement formation provided thereon for engaging the cymbal stand and the second end zone includes a threaded connector suitable for engaging a microphone assembly, the first end zone and the second end zone being displaceable relative to one another.

Abstract: An adjustable control pedestal for a work machine. The control pedestal may include a base configured to be rigidly mounted to a chassis of the work machine. The control pedestal may also include an armrest portion having a joystick mounted thereto configured to control at least one function of the work machine, the armrest portion being connected to the base and configured to enable an operator to rest an arm on the armrest portion while operating the joystick. The armrest portion may be linearly movable relative to the base.

Abstract: An adjustable IV stand has an adjustable support, which can be adjusted from a first compact configuration to a second expanded configuration that provides increased stability and a stand suitable for use to assist an ambulatory patient with walking.

Abstract: A support device includes a positioning tube to be connected to a child vehicle safety seat and formed with a plurality of positioning hole units. A support tube is sleeved telescopically on the positioning tube and is formed with a pair of through holes. A support base is sleeved on the support tube, and has a mounting seat disposed at a horizontal level corresponding to the through holes. A seat height adjusting unit includes an actuator that is mounted movably in the mounting seat, that is biased by a spring member, and that engages removably the through holes and a registered one of the positioning hole units to retain the positioning tube at a desired extended length relative to the support tube.

Abstract: Apparatus for mounting a banner from a support member at a display height above ground level includes upper and lower banner mounting arms that are capable of receiving and mounting a banner with the assistance of an operator located at ground level.

Abstract: A display apparatus includes a base part, a main body, a slider connected to the main body, a guide rail to stand on the base part, and to guide the slider to slide thereon to move the main body up and down. The display apparatus also includes at least one spiral spring having an elasticity enough to support weight of the main body to extend and contract in response to a movement of the slider. Accordingly, the display apparatus has an improved structure of conveniently adjusting a position of the main body due to the slider being slid smoothly along the guide bracket.

Abstract: A flat panel display stand has a base, a post, a resilient assembly and a holding bracket. The post is securely mounted perpendicularly on the base and has a channel defined inside the post and two guide slots formed through the post opposite to each other. The resilient assembly is mounted slidably in the channel of the post and has two friction feet and a coil spring. The friction feet are mounted respectively in the guide slots and generate adequate friction to hold the resilient assembly in place. The coil spring has an end secured in the channel and provides a resilient force to hold the resilient assembly in position. The holding bracket is connected to a flat panel display and is attached to the resilient assembly through the guide slots. The flat panel display stand is compact and facilitates adjustment of the position of the flat panel display.

Abstract: A pair of sign support frames connected to a sign with upright member has upright reinforcement bars secured to arch or base members. The bars are associated with the upright members to reinforce the upright and arch members in motor vehicle impact areas above the arch members. When the upright members are hit with a motor vehicle the sign support frames move upwardly and rearwardly into engagement with the bumper or front frame of the motor vehicle to limit rearward movement of the sign toward the motor vehicle and reduce bending and breaking forces on the upright members and sign support frames.

Abstract: An integrated infusion management system provides for stable support of components attached to the system, even when the system is mobile. The system is optionally a mobility assist or walker for a patient who is attached to any number of medical components. A central trunk connects to a two-sided base that does not interfere with patient motion. The trunk may be angled with respect to vertical and oriented to support medical components in a configuration that is tip-resistant. The system is optionally deployable to facilitate conversion between a compact storage configuration and a stable deployed configuration. In an embodiment, additional deployable features include holding arms for holding various medical components, wheels, mobility arms and handles. Also provided is a novel wheel system with deployable wheels and methods associated with providing compact storage of any one or more of the systems presented herein.

Abstract: A modular signpost including a first section, a second section that mounts onto the first section, and a third section that mounts onto the second section. The first section includes a ground mounting structure, a base tube and a guide tube. The second section includes a bracket for holding a flyer box. The second section includes a body tube that is able to slide over the guide tube on the first section. The third section is slide fit into the second section.

Abstract: An improved foot stand located on a lower end of a supporting stand which holds a liftable concert article such as a microphone, music score or musical instrument includes a base, a balance weight and a post. The balance weight is located in the base. The post is connected to the upper side of the balance weight in a vertical manner. Through the balance weight the supporting stand does not topple after receiving an external force and being tilted slightly. The post of the supporting stand can also return to the vertical condition after tilted.

Abstract: An elevated platform is provided. The elevated platform includes a platform and a housing. A bladder that includes a first surface is coupled with and operative to elevate the platform. The first surface is operative outside the housing. Other embodiments are provided, and each of the embodiments described herein can be used alone or in combination with one another.

Abstract: A leg for use in supporting geometric equipment includes a first leg section and a second leg section for telescoping receiving the first leg section. A locking device includes an actuator and an engagement portion. The locking device is operable in a lock position in which the engagement portion bears against the second leg section on the interior thereof with a force selected to lock the first and second leg sections with respect to each other, and an unlock position in which the engagement portion is spaced from the second leg section such that the leg sections are free to move in telescoping relation with respect to each other.

Abstract: An elevator device for a television camera which reduces noise to a low level, which moves up or down a television camera at high speed regardless of whether the moving distance is short or long, and which makes it possible that camera position movement at high speed is compatible with smooth speed change in low speed range in film shooting. The elevator device for a television camera comprises a stationary cylinder 1, a movable cylinder 3 on which a television camera 2 is mounted, and a linear motor 4 for moving the movable cylinder 3 up or down along the stationary cylinder 1, wherein the movable cylinder 3 is in the form of a telescopic tube and includes a pulley 32 and a wire rope 33 for extension and contraction of the movable cylinder 3 when the movable part 24 of linear motor 4 is moved up or down.

Abstract: An apparatus for facilitating the transferring of liquid from a container comprises a base, a height adjustable stem extending upwardly from the base to a stem upper end portion, a carrying frame defining a carrying space therewithin, the carrying space sized and shaped to hold a liquid container, such as a standard 25 L gas container. The carrying frame is pivotally mounted to the stem upper end portion, pivotal about a pivot axis from an upright position to a tilted dispensing position. In the tilted position, the container is positioned such that the contents of the container may be dispensed. The base may comprise a plurality of equidistantly spaced arms, extending perpendicularly from the stem and remotely from a central portion of the base with at least one said arm including a vertically oriented screw hole extending therethrough, adapted to accept a screw member for securing the base to a supporting surface below the base.

Abstract: A novel detachable pole caddy that is universally positionable by operating in a spherical coordinate system, and method for positionally adjusting the detachable pole caddy within the spherical coordinate frame. According to one aspect of the invention the novel detachable pole caddy is provided by two releasably interlockable rotationally and spherically rotatable ball-and-socket components that are formed between a substantially rigid spacing component and two part-spherical couplers. A pole clamp mechanism is coupled to one of the two part-spherical couplers, and a caddy is coupled to a different one of the two part-spherical couplers.

Abstract: A video display comprises a display housing, a pivotal mechanism, a support arm pivotally supporting the display through the pivotal mechanism, and a engagement mechanism. The support arm further has a first lateral surface, a second lateral surface, an accommodation groove located at the lateral surface, and a first pivotal structure located inside the accommodation groove. The pivotal mechanism further provides a pivotal spacing formed between the display housing and the support arm. The engagement mechanism has a block portion at one end, an elastic means at another end and a second pivotal structure in the middle. The engagement mechanism is received within the accommodation groove with the second pivotal structure engaged pivotally with the first pivotal structure. In the case of locating the block portion outside the pivotal spacing, the display housing and the first lateral surface are at a contact state.

Abstract: In a stand of liquid crystal display, a holding member may include a slider, a lower cover, a leaf spring that abuts against a side of the slider, a push-force adjusting member. The push-force adjusting member includes a push member, which has a tapered portion and pushes the leaf spring, and a screw member, which adjusts a height of the tapered portion of the push member relative to the leaf spring. The push-force adjusting member serves to adjust a push force of the leaf spring on the side of the slider. The lower cover has an adjustment hole, through which the screw member can be adjusted from outside. The slider may have a rectangular-shaped. The lower cover may have a first stopper, against which an upper end surface of the slider abuts, and a second stopper, against which a lower end surface of the slider abuts.

Abstract: Apparatus for effecting or controlling instrumentation insertible into the human body, as for example into the uterus, comprising in combination a first suspension for adjustably suspending the instrumentation generally vertically; a second suspension operatively connected with the first suspension for adjustably suspending the instrumentation for generally horizontal movement; a third suspension for adjustably suspending the first and second suspensions for generally vertical movement to selected level of the instrumentation; and a swivel connection allowing swiveling of the instrumentation about a generally vertical axis.

Abstract: An IV pole assembly includes an IV pole having a vertically oriented center rod, hooks for supporting an intravenous bag and a support base and a caddy having a plurality of compartments having at least one compartment sized and shaped to hold a magazine and at least one compartment sized and shaped to hold an item selected from the group consisting of eyewear, a beverage bottle, a personal electronic communications device and a personal listening device. An engagement is included for holding the caddy at a generally fixed position along the vertical length of the pole; wherein attaching the caddy to the pole results in a storage area for holding a patients personal items that moves with the IV pole.

Abstract: A paint can support apparatus includes a post that has a top end and a bottom end. A support assembly is attached to the post adjacent to the bottom end and is configured to support the post in a vertical orientation. A housing has a bottom wall and a peripheral wall that is attached to and extends upwardly from the bottom wall. The peripheral wall has an upper edge defining an opening into the housing and the bottom wall is attached to the top end of the post. A paint can is positioned in the housing and abutted against the bottom wall so that the paint can is supported above a ground or floor surface.

Abstract: A transportable intravenous stand for carrying medical fluids, such as blood plasma or saline solutions, so as to allow the fluids to be gravity fed into a patient. This invention comprises a base, a collapsible support member, and a hanger member to allow for hanging fluid-dispensing containers. The base being collapsible and support member telescoping so as to provide for a compact, easily transportable stand for use in the field when providing medical treatment to a patient.

Abstract: A monitor having: a monitor main body displaying a picture; a base member; a stand member standing on the base member; a moving member combined to the stand member to move up and down, that supports the monitor main body with a force counterbalancing a weight of the monitor main body; a locking part provided in the moving member; a locking hook provided on one of the stand member and the base member to be locked to and released from the locking part of the moving member; and an elastic member to release the locking hook from the locking part when the moving member supports monitor main body with the force counterbalancing the weight of the monitor main body. With this configuration, the present invention provides a monitor which has decreased packing volume, and is convenient to handle.

Abstract: A support post and safety fence assembly in which the post has a telescoping inner and outer tube and is supported on a threaded internal shaft coupled to a floor engaging end and ceiling engaging end preferably formed with claws that have a number of sharp penetrating points for firm engagement with a support surface. In one embodiment, a gravity lock assembly is provided for fixing the relative position of the inner and outer tubes. Dynamic adjustability of the support post is provided by internal compression springs.

Abstract: A magnetic altitude adjusting mechanism is described. The magnetic altitude adjusting mechanism includes a slide, a track, and a magnetic repulsive device. The slide including a magnetic piece is bar-shaped. The magnetic piece is configured in the slide. A longitudinal direction of the magnetic piece and a longitudinal direction of the slide are the same. The slide is coupled to the track so as to move along the track and be prevented from rotation thereon. The magnetic repulsive device is disposed on one end of the track to generate a magnetic repulsive force for fixing the slide on the track. The slide stops on a predetermined position with the magnetic repulsive force while an external force is released after the slide is adjusted to the predetermined position by the external force.

Abstract: A nut assembly for quick adjustment of axial position relative to a threaded shaft. The nut is formed in two, physically separate sections, each having a surface portion with threads for mating engagement with the shaft. Each nut section is pivotally mounted to a bushing which surrounds the threaded shaft for movement of the nut threads into and out of engagement with the shaft threads. The sections are moved about their pivotal mountings by movement of a second bushing axially with respect to the first bushing through cooperative conical surfaces on the second bushing and on each of the nut sections. In one embodiment the second bushing is physically separate from and is moved linearly with respect to the first bushing, and in a second embodiment the first and second bushings are threadedly connected to one another with relative rotation of the two producing the relative axial movement.

Abstract: A stand for a display having a base, a supporting case mounted on the base, a supporting member mounted inside the supporting case and having an end seated on the base to support the weight of the display, and a mounting bracket engaged with the the other end of the supporting member, to mount the display. This stand supports the weight of a large-sized display and allows a user to swivel the display around an axis of the supporting member, and change the distance between the base and the display.

Abstract: A rotatable cantilevered gun rest (10) capable of being mounted upon a fixed support such as a wall in a hunting blind. The gun rest (10) can be rotated 180° to allow for sighting along any horizontal angle with respect to the wall. A proximal yoke (50) and a distal yoke (70) are used to support the gun. The distal yoke (70) is vertically adjustable to provide variable vertical sighting angles.

Abstract: A telescopic display stand includes a base and a fixed tube secured on the base. A first telescopic tube and a second telescopic tube are in turn telescopically received in the fixed tube. A gear box is mounted in the first telescopic tube, and a plug is mounted in the second telescopic tube. A first threaded rod has a bottom end rotatably received in the fixed tube and threadingly extends through the gear box. A second threaded rod has a bottom end rotatably mounted in the gear box and threadingly extends through the plug. A driving unit is mounted on the gear box for driving gears in the gear box. An effigy sheath is mountable over the fixed tube and telescopic tubes. Whereby, the display stand can be automatically erected and retracted.

Abstract: An umbrella for use in a golf bag for protecting items stored in the golf bag, the umbrella comprising: a telescopic shaft including an upper sliding tube, and a lower support tube for slidingly receiving a portion of the upper sliding tube, the lower support tube having a ring fixed therearound; an inverted U-shaped clip fixed to the ring, the clip being capable of fastening to a golf bag; wherein a canopy comprises a first canopy having a substantially flat frame of concave disk-shaped portion and a second canopy having a substantially vertical frame of a truncated, hollow cone-shaped section so that the items within the golf bag are covered by the canopy when the shaft is retracted and the clip is secured to the golf bag.

Abstract: A display panel supporting device with cushion mechanism comprising a fixed supporting column, a sliding column fitted into the supporting column and arranged to move in sliding manner relative to the fixed supporting column for adjusting the height of the display panel and a cushion mechanism installed between the fixed supporting column and the sliding column and arranged to move synchronously with the sliding column, and the cushion mechanism has the effect of increasing the friction force between the supporting column and the sliding column, and the friction force can remain unchanged even after a long period of use that can improve the function of height adjusting, and prolong the service life of the display panel supporting device.

Abstract: A portable telescopic lifting apparatus (1) for lifting aerial cables (53). The apparatus (1) comprises a tubular housing (2), first and second telescopic members (3, 4) extendible from and retractable into the housing (2), a drive (5, 60) for extending and retracting the telescopic members (3, 4), and a cable-engaging member (51) attached to the second telescopic member (4) for lifting one or more aerial cables (53). The drive (5, 60) comprises a chain lever block (5) and a pulley arrangement (60). In use, the apparatus (1) is positioned below one or more aerial cables (53), the chain lever block (5) is used to raise the first telescopic member (3), the first telescopic member (3) extends from within the housing (2), the second telescopic member (4) extends from within the first telescopic member (3), and cable-engaging member (51) raises the cable/s (53).

Abstract: A stabilizing device for reducing or eliminating the vibration in an object to allow for easier and more accurate operation of the object. The stabilizing device includes an object bracket, legs, side arms and front arms. The legs and arms move the vibrations away from the object bracket and the object and eliminate or reduce the vibrations. The legs and arms include a core surrounded by damping material. The damping characteristics of the legs, side arms and front arms can be adjusted by selecting damping material having different damping characteristics depending on the type of object to be used with the stabilizing device and the type of vibrations to be reduced or eliminated.

Abstract: In order to provide a stand for a display monitor capable of preventing the occurrence of abnormal noise when the stand moves upward and downward and capable of being intended to be thinner in thickness by exercising ingenuity especially in a raising and lowering mechanism, the stand is composed of a base member attached to a pedestal portion; a case body erected on the base member; a raising and lowering plate inserted in the case body so that the plate can slide in upward and downward directions; a bracket to which a display monitor is attached, installed on an upper side of the raising and lowering plate via a tilt mechanism; a rack member attached to the raising and lowering plate; and a torque limiter having a driving pinion gear engaged with the rack member, which is fixed to the case body and generates a rotation torque when rotating in one direction.

Abstract: A support particularly adapted for supporting a geomatic pole has telescoping legs, each having telescoping leg sections which can be locked by a locking device in a selected position of extension, fixing the length of the leg. The locking device is easily actuated and released and is biased toward a locked position. In an unlocked position, the locking device is positively positioned to inhibit contact with the released leg section so that movement is smooth and unnecessary wear is limited. The locking device has an engagement portion which is constructed to promote locking, but also to facilitate release and limit unnecessary wear of the engagement portion.

Abstract: A telescope with a foldable and extendable base that can be extended before use and folded after use, including a telescope main body being cradled in a socket; a stanchion having an upper joint connecting to a joint base of the socket; a left base having a ring with an arc external cover and a left leg on a lateral; a right base having a circular groove with an arc body and a right leg on a lateral; a sliding base having an upper hinge for connecting with a lower joint of the stanchion through a bolt and a nut; a bolt passing through the circular groove and the bolting hole of the sliding base to enable the sliding base sliding round the ring and the arc external cover sliding round the arc body.

Abstract: An equipment management system provides an equipment support for supporting patient care equipment. The equipment support may be mountable on an arm that extends from a wall, on a column depending from the arm, on a wall mount, on a stand, or on a patient support. Various methods may be used to vertically move the equipment support up and down to engage and disengage the equipment support from supporting devices.

Abstract: A telescope support stand system for side cutaway view of the present invention in the contracted position. The telescope support stand system includes a base that is permanently secured to a floor, a lower tube attached to the base, an upper tube slidably positioned about the lower tube, an elevating unit within the lower tube for elevating the upper tube, and a support plate attached to the upper tube for mounting a telescope thereto. The outer tube preferably includes a plurality of alignment plates for providing a reduced friction guide surface for sliding about the lower tube.

Abstract: A locking device has an enclosure partially securely mounted on a peripheral edge of the outer tube and having a lever pivotally connected to the enclosure; and a positioning rod securely connected to a side of the lever to be driven by the lever and having a head formed on a free end of the positioning rod to correspond to one of the adjusting recesses of the inner tube such that pivotal movement of the lever is able to drive the head of the positioning rod to selectively move away from the corresponding adjusting recess to allow the inner tube to move relative to the outer tube.

Abstract: A microphone support system and a method of manufacturing therefor that substantially isolates a microphone from extraneous vibrations. In one embodiment, the microphone support system comprises a base assembly, a microphone support rod, a microphone sheath, a microphone cable, and a microphone cable sheath. The base assembly is configured to dampen at least some of the extraneous vibrations communicated to the support system. The microphone support rod is coupleable to the base assembly and is configured to support a microphone. The microphone sheath is coupled to the microphone support rod, substantially surrounds the microphone, and is configured to substantially isolate the microphone from at least some of the extraneous vibrations. Furthermore, the microphone cable is coupleable to the microphone, and the microphone cable sheath substantially surrounds the microphone cable and is configured to substantially isolate the microphone cable from at least some of the extraneous vibrations.

Abstract: A transportable intravenous stand for carrying medical fluids, such as blood plasma or saline solutions, so as to allow the fluids to be gravity fed into a patient. This invention comprises a base, a collapsible support member, and a hanger member to allow for hanging fluid-dispensing containers. The base being collapsible and support member telescoping so as to provide for a compact, easily transportable stand for use in the field when providing medical treatment to a patient.

Abstract: A collapsible piñata support assembly includes a base that has a top wall having has a fill opening extending therethrough. A sleeve is mounted in the top wall. A telescoping pole has a top end and a bottom end that is removably extendable into the sleeve. An arm has a first end and a second end. The arm has a wall extending therein for receiving the top end of the pole. The arm has a first positioned between the wall and the first end of the arm and a second orifice positioned adjacent to the second end of the arm. The tether extends through the arm such that a hanging end extends outwardly of the second orifice and a pulling end extends outwardly of the first orifice. A fluid may be positioned within the base and a piñata may be selectively attached to the hanging end of the tether.

Abstract: A mobile IV pole has a wheeled base with an enclosure that substantially covers the wheels and a bumper secured to the enclosure. A pole is coupled to the base, and a plurality of hook or other holders are provided for holding intravenous fluid reservoirs. The pole may include first and second arms that extend substantially vertically upwardly from the base, each arm made up of respective lower, central, and upper telescoping tubular portions. The lower portions of the arms are securely coupled to the base, the upper portions are rigidly interconnected with one another, and the central portions of the first and second arms are rigidly interconnected by a stabilization bar which has a plurality of routing channels therein for routing flexible IV tubing. An obliquely oriented handle is coupled to the pole and is axially movable along at least a portion of the pole. The IV pole may be provided with an electrical receptacle having a retractable power cord.

Abstract: A height-adjustable apparatus for supporting a flat monitor is disclosed. The height-adjustable apparatus includes a first support unit, an elastic element, and a second support unit. The first support unit has a first engaging device. One end of the elastic element is affixed on the first support unit. The second support unit, which is movably sleeved into the first support unit, has a second engaging device, a first end, and a second end. The first end touches the elastic element, and the second end connects the flat monitor. When the first engaging device and the second engaging device engage with each other, the height-adjustable apparatus has a first length. When the elastic element is extended with an external force, the second support unit slides to a position such that the apparatus has a second length. The first length is longer than the second length.

Abstract: A support base for distributing a concentrated load over a contact surface is disclosed. The support base includes a body formed of moldable polymeric material having a top surface and a generally planar bottom surface. At least one recess is integrally formed in the top surface for receiving a support member. The support member transfers the concentrated load to the planar body. Furthermore, at least one through bore is provided in the support base, and the through bore extends from the top surface to the bottom surface of the support base for receiving a fastener. The through bore has a shaft portion and a relatively oversized cavity portion adjacent to the bottom surface for receiving fasteners such as nuts for securing bolts, as well as, bolt heads of different sizes and configurations. The support base has many advantages over the prior art for example, the base may be attached to different interface bracketry without be modified.

Abstract: A telescopic support includes an external tube, an internal tube inserted in the external tube and an extending device for extending the external tube and the internal tube. The extending device may include a collar mounted on the external tube and a cam mounted on the collar between a first position for releasing the internal tube and a second position for pushing the internal tube.

Abstract: A portable music stand comprises a base element that contains therein a telescoping extension and a compressible music rack. The compressible music rack attaches to the extension at a position distal from a bottom of the base, and the extension has a fixing system for supporting the extension at a fixed position relative to the base.