Abstract: A medical gas utility stand for connection to at least one remote medical gas source, each medical gas source detachably connectable to a gas conduit line so that the gas conduit line is in fluid communication with one medical gas source. The gas utility stand includes a base connected to a substantially upright support member. The gas utility stand also includes a gas connection member having at least one gas conduit defining a gas passage extending between an input end and an output end, the gas connection member fixedly connected to the support member adjacent its top end. Additionally, the gas utility stand has at least one pair of identical gas fittings, each gas fitting defining a bore extending between an attachment end and a securing end, the securing ends of one pair of identical gas fittings detachably secured to the opposing input end and output end of one gas conduit so that the bores of the pair of identical gas fittings are in communication with the gas passage of the gas conduit.

Abstract: A support stand formed from a generally flat sheet of rigid material and having a base member, a generally vertical tube support member extending from the base, and a generally C-shaped portion interposed between the tube support and the base, the tube support having a generally circular edge with a plurality of generally circular notches defined therein. A canopy support member is provided having a generally vertical member with an elongate adjustment member extending therefrom and slidingly and detachably coupled to the tube support, and having a generally horizontal member hingedly attached to the generally vertical member, the generally vertical member having an opening for receiving a tube therethrough, the generally vertical member having at least one stop and the generally horizontal member having at least one surface capable of being positioned in a face to face relationship with and supporting a portion of the surface.

Abstract: This invention pertains to a device having a first and second upright, a support rail connecting the first upright and the second upright, and a vertical spacer having a first edge, a second edge and a bearing surface. A height-adjustable leg may be provided between the support rail and the ground. The height-adjustable leg may be made of three(3) cooperating members, such as three interfitting tubes that may mate to form a triple walled support. A portion of the first edge of the vertical spacer is disposed on the first upright and a portion of the first edge is disposed on the second upright. A guide rail having a top surface is disposed along the second edge of the vertical spacer. The guide rail extends over the bearing surface. The device further includes a sliding support member having a first roller, a second roller and a third roller.

Abstract: A first stopper supporting member (31), supporting a stopper (35) which controls movement of a second tubular member (22) of a telescopic unit (15) along a first tubular member (21), is disposed around the outer surface of the first tubular member (21). A second stopper supporting member (31a), supporting a stopper (35) which controls movement of a third tubular member (23) along the second tubular member (22) is disposed around the outer surface of the second tubular member (22). A facing end (71) of the first stopper supporting member (31) and a facing end (72) of the second stopper supporting member (31a) have nearly the same outer diameter. The resulting telescopic unit (15) is both attractive in appearance and free from the problem of being inadvertently caught by another object.

Abstract: An ergonomic laptop computer support assembly comprises a wheeled base to which a supporting arm assembly in the form of a pair of pantograph arms is rotatably attached. A pivot arm is pivotally attached at one end to the free end of the supporting arm assembly for pivoting in a horizontal plane. A laptop computer-mounting platform is double pivotally attached along one edge to the free end of the pivot arm. Thus, the mounting platform can be selectively pivoted or swung in a horizontal plane and also selectively tilted at a desired angle relative to horizontal. In use, a laptop computer is mounted to the mounting platform and can be positioned at any desired location and orientation for comfortable and convenient use by a user sitting or reclining in a chair.

Abstract: A portable tripod support beneath a portable notebook computer for a seated computer user. The support comprises a platform with spider-like foldable support arms having relatively folded parallel and unfolded flat coplanar positions. Fasteners on the ends of the unfolded arms are releasably secured to the computer near its corners. The platform is releasably connected to a head of an adjustable-height folding tripod with the platform plane tipped toward the user for optimum access to the computer's keyboard. One tripod leg is pointed toward the user to minimize interference between the tripod legs and the users feet when the support is positioned in front of a user seated as an aircraft passenger. Each tripod leg has an upper main leg member and at least another telescoping member for leg length adjustment.

Abstract: A quick coupling arrangement installed in a telescopic shaft between an upper shaft section, including a bushing fixedly fastened to the bottom end of the upper shaft section, a tapered, threaded connector fixedly fastened to the top end of the lower shaft section, and a split, peripherally embossed screw cap threaded onto the threaded connector and rotated relative to the connector between a first position where the screw cap is radially expanded and forced into engagement with the inside wall of the upper shaft section to stop the lower shaft section from axial movement relative to the upper shaft section, and a second position where the screw cap is released from the inside wall of the upper shaft section for enabling the lower shaft section and the upper shaft section to be moved axially relative to each other.

Abstract: An ergonomic computer workstation comprises a base, a first vertical shaft supported by the base and a second vertical shaft for supporting a computer monitor thereon, connected to the first vertical shaft by means of a connection which permits vertical adjustment of the second vertical shaft relative to the first vertical shaft. The workstation further includes a keyboard arm for supporting a keyboard thereon. The keyboard arm is pivotally connected to the first or the second vertical shaft, preferably the first vertical shaft, and extends transversely therefrom. The keyboard arm comprises a first arm member which is connected to the vertical shaft at one end and a second arm member pivotally connected to the free end of the first arm. In one particular embodiment the workstation further comprises a monitor arm for supporting a computer monitor thereon pivotally connected to the second vertical shaft and extending transversely therefrom.

Abstract: A supporting part extends vertically between the doll's legs when the doll is placed on the doll stand. The supporting part leads vertically upward to the crotch of the doll's body and is connected, by way of its upper end, to a bearing part that is fastened on the lower part of the doll's body by adhesive bonding. The lower end of the supporting part 2 is fastened in a sleeve which is inserted in a presentation plate or similar support. The sleeve has an internal thread and a headless screw in the lower part, whereby the supporting part is fastened and vertically adjusted.

Abstract: A collapsible easel with a panel standable on an uneven ground includes an easel consisting of three tripod feet adjustable in length and collapsible to be contained in the panel consisting of two cover plates pivotally connected to each other. A first cover plate has a handle on an outer side and three position pivot bases in an inner wall of the outer side for pivotally connecting with upper ends of the tripod feet, which are separable to let them be contained in the first cover plate. Then the second cover plate is folded on the first cover plate to become a flat case having small dimensions and having light weight for transporting and storing. The tripod feet can be adjusted in length by means of a movable rod movably contained in each tripod foot. Thus the tripod feet can stand on an uneven ground by adjusting each tripod foot, and also can suit to different persons using this easel with a panel.

Abstract: A tool functions as a third hand to supporting a wallpaper border roll at a working height while the wallpaper border roll is unrolled and applied to a wall. The tool has a pole and a tensioning device that lodges the pole against the ceiling. A holder attached to the pole holds the border roll at the application height. As the paper hanger advances along the wall the tool is moved also while maintaining the border roll at the application height. The tensioning device has spring loaded legs that spread apart when the pole is pushed down to dislodge the pole from the ceiling to move the tool along and advance the border. When the pole is released, the spring draws the legs together again lodging the pole against the ceiling.

Abstract: A medical support carrier unit that holds medical equipment attached to a person bound to a wheelchair. The medical support carrier is attached to the back frame of a wheelchair. The medical support carrier includes an upper and lower set of vertical frame grippers, a turnbuckle connecting each set of grippers, vertical telescoping IV holders attached to the ends of the turnbuckles, and telescoping IV poles secured within the IV holders. The turnbuckles can be rotated to loosen and tighten the vertical frame grippers to the back of the wheelchair. The telescopic IV poles are detachable from the IV holders. The IV holders are attached to the turnbuckles by pivoting pins which allow free rotational movement when the turnbuckles are separately adjusted. The turnbuckles and IV holders essentially permit the medical support carrier as a unit to adjust both vertically and horizontally.

Abstract: The invention is a apparatus and method for holding the oxygen hose above a patient's head. It also flexes whenever the patient turns in bed. The device is a 32″-36″ fiberglass tubing with a flexible shaft to extend over different bed sizes. The oxygen tubing is then threaded through the eye hooks on the shaft and the attached mask can fit any patient. The base of the unit is metal and is placed near the oxygen tank or air pump as used with a cardio pulmonary air pump assistance unit by the patient's bed and is eminently flexible in any direction.

Abstract: A dual purpose light that may be configured as both a floor-type worklight and as an elevated stand light. The present invention provides a light stand which has a threaded post on its terminal end that is adapted to receive a light housing having a pair of pivotal support legs. When the leg are in an open position, they support the light housing on a support surface in a non-elevated position. When in a closed position, the legs are co-extensively arranged with a common aperture that accepts the thread post on the stand for affixing the light housing to the stand for use in an elevated position.

Abstract: A mechanical stand for vertically supporting objects is disclosed which includes an upper base section comprised of a tubular structure, having a telescopically movable upper support member, which in the preferred embodiment of the invention could be used as a rack member or a shelf structure. The upper support member is comprised of a tubular member cooperatively profile with the tubular structure of the upper base section to be slidably received therein. The upper support member includes a pushbutton actuator which is operatively connected to a linkage member, which in turn is connected to a locking jaw, whereby actuation of the pushbutton member disengages the locking jaw from the inner surface of the upper base member, allowing various incremental telescopic locations of the upper support member.

Abstract: An auxiliary device for aiding a bed-ridden or disabled patient to sit up in bed and leave the bed includes a holder, an arrangement for securing the holder onto a side of the bed, a post adjustably received in the holder, with an upper end of the post being provided with handles or grips for the patient. For securing the holder to the bed frame, U-shaped clamp elements are provided which can clamp onto a frame member of the bed frame or clips which hold the holder are secured by threaded fasteners.

Abstract: A guitar stand has a tripod device, a first adjustment device, a second adjustment device, a lower pipe, an upper pipe, a bracket device, and a clamping device. The first adjustment device is disposed on the tripod device. The bracket device is disposed on the first adjustment device. The first adjustment device receives a lower portion of the lower pipe. The second adjustment device receives an upper portion of the lower pipe and a lower portion of the upper pipe. The clamping device has a T-shaped joint receiving an upper portion of the upper pipe.

Abstract: A sunshade device has a sunshade awning, a clamp device, an angle adjusting device, and an extensible support. The sunshade awning has a flexible steel ring and a fabric. The extensible support has an outer pipe, and an inner pipe inserted in the outer pipe. The clamp device has a lower tube, a first clamping plate, and a second clamping plate. The first clamping plate and the second clamping plate clamp the flexible steel ring. The angle adjusting device has an upper sleeve inserted in the lower tube and a lower sleeve engaging with the upper sleeve. The lower sleeve has a lower pipe inserted in the inner pipe.

Abstract: A self supporting adjustable support stand for a portable hair dryer HD includes a support base 10 for stabilizing the stand, a telescopically adjustable extension subassembly 20 for selective height adjustment, an elongated flexible connection 40, and a ring shaped holder 50. The extension subassembly 20 includes at least first 22 and second 24 support members and one support locking member 30. The portable hair dryer HD may be positioned within a ring shaped holder 50 at the upper end of the stand, allowing a person to have their hands free during operation. Securing members may be attached to the ring shaped holder 50 to help position the portable hair dryer HD. The flexible extension 40 is selectively positionable with respect to the telescopic extension axis 32 both in a direction parallel to the extension axis, and in directions within a plane perpendicular to the extension axis such that an attached hair dryer may be selectively positionable at multiple locations.