Abstract: A stand for a shredder has its frame members fully accommodated in recesses open to the rear of a paper collector so that the stand is not visible from the front or sides. The paper shredder-cutter unit is mounted on the stand only so that the collector can be removed and does not have a supporting function. The appearance of the integrated assembly of paper shredder, collector and stand is similar to that of a cabinet-type paper shredder.

Abstract: The cable service comprises containers for condiments and a support and holding body member; each container is provided with a head member provided with a dihedral concave recess forming a first horizontal area, in which there is the spout or the orifices and a second vertical area. The support and holding body member, for each container, is provided with a front wall which is engaged by the second area and the front wall is limited at the bottom by a horizontal edge, immediately under which there is situated the first area, penetrating in the body member furthermore the body member is provided with complementary retaining means which preferably act on the lower portion of the container. This provides protection for the spout and orifices and prevents the containers from coming accidentally apart.

Abstract: A support device for insertion beneath a portion of one end of a drum, configured for stable engagement with a chime or a groove so that the drum may be reliably and securely supported in a tilted position for an extended period of time to facilitate emptying of residue therefrom. The device preferably has a generally wedge-shaped configuration with an upper surface which slopes downward from back to front The device may have a curved channel to receive a drum chime, and/or one or more ears for insertion in a peripheral end-wall groove. The device may be employed to facilitate either pumping of residue with the drum in an upright position, or draining of the residue through an opening in the lid by inverting the drum. In the latter case, to facilitate proper placement of drums of the type having a pair of spouts at diametrically opposed locations on the lid, an opening is provided in the upper wall of the device to accommodate one of the spouts.

Abstract: A bilge pump bracket of generally an "L" shape allows the bilge pump and float switch to be mounted outside of the bilge area, usually in the workshop. The base of the bracket has a location thereon where the pump is to be mounted. In addition, the base also has a raised float switch platform which provides for assurances that the pump will shut off when bilge water is below a predetermined level. Further, the bracket, when made of plastic, can be molded to fit the hull of a vessel by slightly heating the bracket angle to conform to any angle of the vessel's transom area.

Abstract: A combined vacuum cleaner storage housing and foot operated vacuum cleaner for use in salons to dispose of cut hair. The apparatus features a plant storage and display area and is formed of four vertical walls, one of which preferably the rear has an access door therein. The unit sits on a base which has a front opening which communicates with a throat which receives the hair and which in turn communicates with the intake member of a Shop-Vac.RTM. or equal vacuum cleaner disposed within the housing.

Abstract: A plant pot structure is arranged for threaded securement within a threaded pedestal bore, wherein the apparatus includes a threaded disk threadedly receivable within the bore and the disk mounting a support rod orthogonally thereto in a coaxial relationship. The pot structure is mounted at an upper terminal end of the rod, wherein the pot structure is arranged to optionally include a lower conical base and a cylindrical base permitting directing of water flow into the pot mounted within the conical base.

Abstract: An adjustable water heater stand including three substantially identical support members each fabricated from sheet metal. The support members each include a central sheet section, an outer leg for supporting the stand and an inner end portion extending at a 60.degree. angle from the sheet section. The support members are positioned with their inner end portions abutting the sheet section of an associated support member so that the sheet sections form an equilateral triangle. The triangle is contracted or expanded to adjust the stand to accomodate variously sized water heaters, and fasteners are used to secure the support members in the desired arrangement.

Abstract: A water heater tank support system for securing a water heater tank to an adjacent wall is disclosed. The system comprises first and second mounting brackets connected to the wall and disposed on opposite sides of the tank. Each of the mounting brackets includes a first portion disposed proximate a peripheral portion of the tank. A strap is provided which extends between the two brackets and about the tank. The strap comprises a first end portion connected to a first bracket, and extends about the bracket, a first portion of the water tank, and along the surface of the second bracket. The strap is secured to the second bracket and drawn about a second portion of the water tank to the first bracket where it is secured to the first end portion and to the first bracket.

Abstract: Eyeglasses are stored and protected when not in use, such as overnight, by providing a protective liner fitting the interior walls and outer rim of a generally cylindrical open mouthed receptacle of appropriate diameter and length to hold the eyeglasses in a safe and accessible position. The receptacle comprises in a preferred embodiment a coffee mug and the liner, a quilted and/or foam backed fabric material.

Abstract: An insulating support base for a cylindrical electric water heater tank. The base is formed of a rigid molded foam material and defines a flat circular base having a concentrically disposed support dome on a top face thereof and shaped for close fit within a bottom cavity of a hot water tank for support engagement with a dome shaped bottom wall of an inner casing of the tank. The support dome also guides the inner casing to permit it to be automatically centered on the support base. A spacer ledge is defined about the support dome and extends to an outer edge of the flat circular base. The spacer ledge accommodates an insulating jacket positioned about the tank inner casing with the outer edge of the circular base being disposed in close fit within a lower marginal edge portion of an outer cylindrical casing of the tank to position the outer casing equidistantly spaced about the inner casing with the insulating jacket therebetween.

Abstract: A funiary urn is disclosed. The urn includes a pedestal, a canister and a cap. The pedestal is attached to the canister by a bolt and a nut having an axially extended nut shank of non-circular cross-sectional shape for engaging mating apertures in the pedestal and in the canister. A gasket compressed between the inner canister surface and the nut top provides a seal inhibiting gas flow into or out of the canister at the attachment opening. When the cap is assembled to the canister, an inwardly embossed cap lip extends continuously around the cap at a locus spaced above the cap edge so as to engage the canister top edge and form a seal inhibiting gas flow. The cap is drawn tightly into its sealed position by an arrangement of detents and detent-accepting grooves.

Abstract: Vessel structural support system for laterally and vertically supporting a vessel, such as a nuclear steam generator having an exterior bottom surface and a side surface thereon. The system includes a bracket connected to the bottom surface. A support column is pivotally connected to the bracket for vertically supporting the steam generator. The system also includes a base pad assembly connected pivotally to the support column for supporting the support column and the steam generator. The base pad assembly, which is capable of being brought to a level position by turning leveling nuts, is anchored to a floor. The system further includes a male key member attached to the side surface of the steam generator and a female stop member attached to an adjacent wall. The male key member and the female stop member coact to laterally support the steam generator.

Abstract: A holder in various embodiments, holds a previously opened, now recapped, bottle partially filled with an effervescent liquid, in an inverted position, wherein the effervescent liquid forms a seal about the interior of the replaced cap, to prevent the escapement of effervescent gasses. The holder can also be used in the storage, display, and transporting of unopened containers in a non-inverted position due to the congruent positioning of the vertical supports used to stabilize the containers in the inverted position.The vertical supports that stabilize the container in the inverted position are sized and congruently positioned about the holder to allow the containers therein, to be vertically stacked for storage, display, or transporting, wherein, the column strength for supporting the upper tier of containers, and holders, is supplied by the containers in the lower tier, and not by the vertical supports, used for stabilizing the containers in the inverted position.

Abstract: A fluid sample tube stand includes a stand block for vertically holding a plurality of fluid sample tubes such as blood sample tubes, and a holder support mechanism mounted on the stand block, for supporting a holder which can hold one, at a time, of the fluid sample tubes. The holder support mechanism has a pair of support arms coupled to the stand block, for holding a flange of the holder, and a horizontal support member integral with the support arms, the horizontal support member having a cavity for insertion of the flange therein. The holder support mechanism is detachably mounted on the stand block.

Abstract: Modular shelving for window displays comprises angled beams, at 45 degrees to the horizontal, and small horizontal shelves set on the beams. The shelves are to hold individual plants or the like. The beam ends are cut at 45 degrees, the cuts either parallel or at right angles to each other on a beam. The ends are adapted to be joined by dowels at either right or straight angles. Thus the beams may be combined in various plane configurations to form a diamond shape, W-shape, X-shape, zig-zag, and so on; the plants or items may then be arranged upon the small shelves on the beams in similar figures for window display. The weight of the structures is borne by support poles with feet. The support poles are of two lengths, the shorter being half the length of the longer; the shorter poles have a length equal to one half of the beam length, divided by the square root of two. The longer are double that length.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a holder (2) for a beaker (10) containing a drink, in the form of a hollow cylindrical body for receiving said beaker which leaves a gap (12) between the beaker and the body thereby allowing a through-flow of air across the surface of the beaker. The hollow cylindrical body may include a number of protrusions (14) or sticky strips (16) in order to provide sufficient friction between the beaker and the holder. The body may be fabricated from the relatively rigid or relatively soft material. Using the holder enables the drink to be drunk at its proper temperature. Furthermore, it is simple, inexpensive and reuseable.

Abstract: An article restrainer is disclosed which includes a first, inner segment made of a flexible, high-surface friction material, preferably, high density, cross-linked polyethylene, having a circular cut-out therein capable of receiving an article or circular or irregular shape. A second, outer segment with a lower surface made of a high-density, cross-linked poloyethylene having a cut-out therein is also included. The cut-out of the second segment has the shape of a rectangle with at least two opposing sides of the rectangle each having a partial circular portion which forms a complete imaginary circle with the rectangular portion being capable of receiving an article of rectangular shape, or of irregular shape, and the partial circular portions, in combination with one another, being capable of receiving an article of circular shape or irregular shape; the first, inner segment being capable of being retained within the cut-out of the second, outer segment.

Abstract: An apparatus including a table mounting a container thereon. The table includes a matrix of hook members to mount spray bottles thereon containing various cleaning and maintenance fluids. The table further includes a central recess containing an "I" shaped handle telescopingly nested therewithin. The table tops include boss plug members for positioning and alignment of "V" shaped grooves directed through each corner of the container. The container includes a plurality of compartments, wherein the compartments include a chamois cloth and a brush.

Abstract: Apparatus for storing recyclable waste which includes a plurality of waste containers, a rack, and a means to separately mount each of the waste containers on the rack in a manner which provides the user with easy access to each mounted container. Each container can be separately and easily removed from the rack to be placed in a separate location.

Abstract: A trash basket with a support which is designed to lock the basket in a normal upright position for receiving and holding trash, and to be unlocked so as to permit rotation for emptying.

Abstract: A holder, in various embodiments, holds a previously opened, now recapped, bottle, partially filled with an effervescent liquid, in an inverted position. The effervescent liquid forms a gas seal about the interior of the replaced cap, where the vertical supports that stabilize the container in the inverted position are sized and positioned specifically about the holder to allow the holders with the containers therein to be stacked for storage, transporting or display wherein, the column strength for supporting the upper tier of containers is supplied by the container and not by the vertical supports of the holders. In some embodiments, an associated liquid drip basin portion of the holder is included to collect some possible seepage when used for inverted support of a recapped container and also serves as a stabilizing platform for stabilizing the upper tier of containers when stacked for storage, transporting or display.

Abstract: An apparatus providing securement and mounting of a mail box, arranged with a vertical post threadedly mounted to an upper plate, with the upper plate securing a single or a plurality of mail box members thereon. The lower end of the post is threadedly received with a socket, the socket integrally and orthogonally mounted to a lower support plate, with the lower support plate mounting a plurality of spike members projecting orthogonally downwardly from the lower support plate for securement within the ground.

Abstract: A tank stabilizer (6, 50) for an above ground liquid storage tank (8) of the type having one or more bottom supports or skids (10) to support the tank a distance above a support surface (16). The tank stabilizer includes lateral supports (20,56), preferably trough-like or U-shaped structures, which are secured to the support surface and configured so the bottom supports fits snugly therein. The tank stabilizer restricts horizontal movement of the tank relative to the support surface during an earthquake. The tank stabilizer may include an upwardly extending liquid barrier (34) circumscribing the lateral supports to help contain any spills or leaks.

Abstract: A durable plastic mounting board is used in attaching a rural-type mailbox to various styles of vertical posts. The mounting board includes a variety of mounting apertures used in different combinations to accommodate the various vertical post styles. Flexible tabs are provided on the sidewalls of the mounting board thereby adapting it to adjust to the manufacturing tolerances found in mailboxes presently on the market.

Abstract: A mailbox support post assembly (13) comprising an elongated hollow member (15) consisting of two identical parts (20, 22), each part (20, 22) having a cross-section characterized by a bulged central portion (24, 26) and flanges (28, 30 and 32, 34) extending from each side of the bulged central portion (24, 26). A mailbox support portion (40, 42) extending outwardly and upwardly from the elongated hollow member (15) for receiving a mailbox. An anchor shaft (70) may be clamped between the bulged central portions (24, 26).

Abstract: A plastic grocery bag support having a base and an upright member, the base and upright members being releasably attached each to the other for the purpose of supporting a plurality of filled plastic grocery bags in a substantially vertical position. The plastic grocery bags are supported on the assembly by means of their integral handles being looped over a shaped upper portion of the upright member. The grocery bags are thereby held in an upright position during transportation thereof. When the upright member is joined to the base member the upright member is held in a position which allows it to have a "zig-zag" horizontal cross section which provides a stiffening characteristic to the complete assembly. Upon release of the upright member from the base member, the two members may be stored in a flat condition in a minimum amount of storage space; the upright member being bendable along a plurality of vertical hinge lines which are formed as an integral part thereof.

Abstract: A stand or platform is disclosed herein having a barrel or dish supporting base with four legs elevating the barrel or dish from the ground. A pan or individual containers insertably receive the legs of the base and are positioned in spaced-apart relationship with respect to the opposing inner wall surfaces of the pan or containers. A fluid medium is carried in the pan or containers providing a moat preventing the travel of insects and pests from crawling between the pan or container and the base legs. Soapsuds, poison or other inhibitors may be mixed with the fluid medium and an adhesive strip may be used to release the barrel or dish onto the base.

Abstract: A stand for mailboxes provides an elongated structural assembly that includes an upper section that is rigidly mounted to a mailbox and a lower section that is rigidly mounted to a fixed location. The two sections are coaxially aligned next to each other and urged towards each other through the action of a spring member that is pre-stretched inside the inner and lower sections. The larger the deflection of the upper section with respect to the at rest coaxial alignment with the lower section, the larger the recovering force that is created perpendicular to the at rest coaxial alignment.

Abstract: A mailbox support apparatus having a mailbox mounting plate attached to a hollow post member includes a ground mount stake driving into the ground and received within the hollow post member.

Abstract: A collapsible thermoplastic holder for supporting a beverage can insulation jacket cooler containing a beverage can being supported, the holder having a cooler receiver having a chamber with a lower anchor-receiving opening. An anchor telescopes in the receiver and is insertable into a beverage can support hole in a golf cart, boat, or other large unit for giving support to the receiver. The anchor can be removed and placed in the cooler. The cooler can then be placed in the receiver for compact storage of both holder and cooler in a golf bag, for example.

Abstract: A coaster for use underneath liquid containers, such as drinking glasses, beverage cans, etc., comprises an upper pad formed of a liquid-absorbent material and a lower pad formed of a thermal insulating material. The two pads are separated by a liquid barrier material so that the insulating pad is maintained in a dry operable condition. A series of adhesive patches are arranged on the upper face of the coaster, whereby the coaster can be releasably attached to the bottom surface of a liquid container.

Abstract: A paint can caddy having a removable top panel with a channeled rim fitting on a hollow base unit, the panel top containing a molded, raised circular lip and a plurality of concentric, circular platforms formed within said circular lip adapted to securely hold a can of paint. The top panel may be used alone or with a base unit which is typically but not necessarily rectangular and may contain an opening in at least one sidewall for permitting the storage of painters equipment therein.

Abstract: A multiple-use painter's tool comprises a semicircular plastic attachment which fits securely over the top rim of an open paint can. The tool has a flat shelf segment with a serrated edge useful for supporting or cleaning excess paint from a brush. A slit in the shelf is useful for cleaning a stirring stick. Attached to the outside of the tool is a painting tool holder and a scraping edge.

Abstract: A bag-like, flexible base member having flowable, granular particles therein is secured to the bottom of a rigid frame member having insulated interior walls to provide an insulated cup holder that may be placed on uneven surfaces without spilling a portable contained in a cup held by the novel holder. The frame may be co-extensive with or extend above the insulation that lines the interior of the frame. In the embodiment where the frame extends beyond the insulation, a screw-threaded, rim-mounted member enhances the integrity of the structure. In another embodiment, the holder is surrounded by the bag-like base member.

Abstract: A receptacle is open topped and includes a bottom having paths defined thereacross. The receptacle includes jogging board-type elements to organize the loose newspapers. Twine can be placed in the paths and wrapped about the newspapers to tie the papers into a bundle. A shuttle element can also be used to pull twine through the paths after newspapers have been placed in the receptacle.

Abstract: A holder, in various embodiments, holds a previously opened, now recapped, bottle, partially filled with an effervescent liquid, in an inverted position. The effervescent liquid forms a gas seal about the interior of the replaced cap. In some embodiments, a liquid drip basin portion of the holder is included to collect, if necessary, some possible seepage. Preferably, the holder is shaped to place the bottle, as so supported in the holder, on the inside door shelves of a refrigerator.

Abstract: A support pedestal for a gas cylinder of the type which has a cylindrical-shaped base projecting from the rounded lower end of the main body of the gas cylinder. The pedestal has a body which has a cylindrical-shaped bore proportioned to receive the cylindrical-shaped base of a gas cylinder in free fitting relationship. The body also has an upper face which includes a support section which extends radially outwardly and upwardly from the bore at a height which will permit it to function as a seat for a portion of the rounded lower end of a gas cylinder seated on the pedestal in use. The body also has a wide base upon which it rests. The base is sufficiently wide to project laterally beyond the outer circumference of the gas cylinder which it is designed to support in order to provide a stable support for supporting the gas clyinder in an upright position.

Abstract: A presentation podium is described which is versatile in use and in which the observer's attention is directed entirely to the goods to be displayed. For this purpose it is provided according to the invention that the presentation podium consists of a closed self-supporting, polygonal or circular frame to which inward-pointing horizontal support bolts are fastened in the region beneath its upper edge. Insert elements, such as platforms, plant tubs and the like, are insertable into the frame maintaining a uniform all-round air gap from the frame.

Abstract: A portable electric appliance including a standard; a fan assembly supported by one end of the standard and comprising a rotatable blade and an electrical motor operatively coupled to said blade assembly and a pedestal supporting an end of the standard opposite to the one end.

Abstract: The skid device of the present invention includes two skid plates having a rectangular configuration. Each of the skid plates are mounted underneath a flatrack container along an underside longitudinal edge portion of the flatrack. The mounting to the underside is through a plurality of linkages having one end secured to the top of each of the skid and the second end secured to the underside of the flatracker container. The linkages are dimensioned and provided with a drive for progressively lowering the skid whereby the flatrack container rests on the skids when so desired. Locks are provided whereby the linkages may be locked at one of several altitudes. The drive also returns the skid to its folded position in confronting relationship with the underside of the flatrack container and the latter rests on two beams spaced from a longitudinal centerline of the flatrack container. The drive is generally disposed to drive the respective linkages of both skids simultaneously.

Abstract: A bracket assembly retaining instruments in an orderly array is disclosed which incorporates two opposing subunits, each subunit having a side rail and one or more planar, parallel fingers at right angles to the side rail. The fingers are able to slide between each other and have adherent means upon their faces. A plurality of instruments are secured to the adherent means on the fingers to form a rigid, orderly array.

Abstract: A unitary, molded, concrete stabilizing base for refuse cans and the like, and method and apparatus for its manufacture are described. The base takes the form of a concrete annulus having a right-triangular cross section and an inner diameter dimensioned freely to receive a frusto-conical refuse can having a base diameter within a range of predetermined diameters. The inner cylindrical surface and the outer frusto-conical surface of the toroid smoothly are joined in a substantially rounded way. In use, and in the presence of lateral forces incident upon the installed refuse can, e.g. crosswinds, the base and the can cooperate by the impingement of their inner and outer surfaces to resist the tendency of the refuse can to tip and spill its contents. In a modification, the effective height of the base is increased by stacking the base atop a concrete annular platform of substantially equal diameters, thereby increasing further the range of refuse can base diameters that securely can be accommodated.

Abstract: Cornet piles are placed in a support groove in a block member of a stiff lightweight material, with the block member having upstanding portions capable of supporting an overlying packing to thereby protect the cornet pile. The bottom of the block member is provided through holes, which serve as ventilation holes for cooling of the hot waffle cornets received from a baking machine and also as carrier holes for supporting cornets in uprights serving positions when the block member is turned upside-down into an inverted position in which it stands on the top ends of the formerly upstanding parts.

Abstract: This caddy is designed to be employed by painters and interior decorators. Primarily, it consists of a hollow base with an opening in a side for insertion of a sponge or cloth, and a container for liquids includes a bottom wall that snappingly engages with a rim of the base. A tool support device is also provided and engages with an upper rim of the container, the device includes a serrated edge for removing residue paint or other materials from tools as well as a scraper device for scraper for scraping walls etcetera.

Abstract: A beverage container holder for supporting a drinking container on a wide variety of surfaces and for keeping the beverage hot or cold, as desired, comprising a container holder, a liquid-impervious bladder secured around and beneath it and containing a small amount of cellulose fibers and a bacteriostat that swell in the presence of water to fill the bladder and be amenable to heating in a microwave oven or freezing to adjust the temperature of the swollen material.

Abstract: A support for a mixer bucket includes a raised platform having a recess shaped to accommodate a mixer bucket. Resistance means are provided in the recess which engage against the bucket to maintain the bucket stationary while the contents of the bucket are being mixed.

Abstract: A coaster for supporting glasses and other containers and which includes a tray which is mounted in spaced vertical relationship with respect to a base element in such a manner that an open air space is created therebetween and wherein the tray is provided with a plurality of drain openings which communicate with an absorbent pad or wick material which is mounted beneath or suspended from the tray so as to receive condensation and other moisture passing through the drain openings.

Abstract: A device for stabilizing and supporting a large cup whose base diameter exceeds the smaller diameter of a support receptacle such as is typically provided in a moving vehicle. The device includes a tubular support base having a diameter slightly smaller than the diameter of a standard can or cup receptacle and having an axial length of at least approximately 1/2 inch. A support plate is coupled at one side to a top rim of the tubular support base, the remaining side of the support plate being attached to a base rim of a truncated support cone having a diameter greater in size than the tubular diameter and being adapted in configuration for receiving the container or cup therein. A cantilevered configuration of the adaptor device imposes retention forces which increase with the increased weight contained in the supported cup.

Abstract: The decanting basket (1) comprises a holding bracket (6) adapted to hold an electrical battery (7), and an electrical source of light, namely an incandescent lamp (4). The latter is connected with the battery holding bracket (6) by way of a cable (5). The cable comprises an off-switch so positioned on the underside of the basket, to keep the circuit interrupted while the basket rests on a support surface, and to close the circuit as soon as the basket is lifted off its support surface, to have the incandescent lamp (4) transilluminate the neck of the bottle while the wine is poured out therefrom. This makes it simple to decant clear, clean wine, and to stop decanting as soon as a deposit appears in the neck.

Abstract: A steadying platform for bottles, small bottles with liquid content and an applicator cap, and comprised of a base member with an upwardly open chamber closed by a platform member having an opening to pass the bottom end portion of the bottle with substantial clearance, and a body of formable material confined within the chamber to conform to and positionably secure the bottle, there being a cover over the platform and base members to obscure the chamber and said material.