Abstract: An intravenous (IV) pole system for supporting medical equipment having a base with legs, a mast engaged to the base, and a lifting mechanism including a gas spring engaged to the base and the mast. Each of the legs includes at least one wheel. The lifting mechanism is constructed to position the legs in an extended configuration and a retracted configuration. The lifting mechanism is further constructed to raise the legs and wheels relative to the base and relative to a surface. The lifting mechanism is configured to position the wheels proximate to the mast in the retracted configuration.

Abstract: A barbeque grill includes a grill body and two stands foldably mounted on a bottom of the grill body. Each of the stands includes a support bracket, two support legs, two pivot units, two locking members, two fastening units, and two elastic members. Thus, each of the support legs is rotatable relative to the support bracket so that each of the support legs is foldable to fold each of the stands to reduce the whole volume of the barbeque grill, thereby facilitating packaging, storage and transportation of the barbeque grill. In addition, each of the support legs is locked onto or unlocked from the support bracket by releasing or pulling each of the locking members so that each of the support legs is expandable and foldable easily and quickly.

Abstract: A firebowl assembly is provided which includes a firebowl and a stand for the firebowl. The stand has a first, erected mode wherein the stand supports the firebowl and a second, folded mode wherein the stand is adapted to be received within the firebowl for storage therein. The stand includes a support ring for supporting the firebowl in the first state of the stand and a plurality of legs pivotably connected to the ring and pivotable between (i) an erected state in the first mode of the stand and (ii) a folded state in the second mode of the stand.

Abstract: The support stand for a flat-panel display monitor includes a rotatable bracket, a hinge assembly, a base member, a first and a second link brackets. The hinge assembly includes a connecting piece, and a pivotal shaft inserted through the connecting piece and the rotatable bracket. The pivotal shaft forms a restricting flange. The base member includes a supporting block forming a restricting pole. The first link bracket forms two limiting protrusions on the first and second end portions. The first end portions of the first and second link brackets are rotatably connected to the connecting piece, the second end portions of the first and second link brackets are rotatably connected to the supporting block. The two limiting protrusions of the first link bracket abut the restricting flange and the restricting pole respectively, thus adjusting the support stand to move between a first utmost position and a second utmost position.

Abstract: The portable collapsible garment support rack apparatus provides several desirable features. First, the apparatus can be marginally or even completely disassembled to aid in portability and transport, as well as compact storage. Disassembly and reassembly are rapid and basic. The apparatus further provides adjustable height legs, and adjustable length by way of the expansion insert fitted within the two upper tubes. Each end of the apparatus, when in the expanded state, forms an a-frame type construction, with each end having a pair of braces extended downwardly and angularly to be braced against the first and second legs of each end, thereby bracing the a-frame shape. A cross brace is also provided at each end to pivotally and removably fasten the first leg to the second leg. Each of the braces is flat-ended for best mating with the related legs and with the upper tubes.

Abstract: A foldable traffic sign system comprises a relatively rigid sign panel and a plurality of folding lines disposed in the sign panel, for permitting ready folding of the sign panel into a substantially smaller configuration. In a preferred embodiment, at least one cut is disposed partially along a dimension of the sign panel, to further facilitate ready folding of the sign panel. One of the folding lines is disposed substantially horizontally across a center region of the sign panel, and at least one of the folding lines is disposed substantially vertically on the sign panel, and intersects with the horizontal folding line. The plurality of folding lines creates a plurality of sign sections, preferably six, defined by a combination of the folding lines and cuts in the sign panel. The sign system further comprises a folding sign stand, and a tote for containing both the sign panel and sign stand.

Abstract: A collapsible easel for holding items to be displayed, the easel having a top assembly and a base assembly. The base assembly includes two front legs and a rear leg, each leg pivotally mounted to the top assembly with cushion members forcing part of the top assembly to provide a slight restriction against pivoted movement of the two front legs. A V-shaped spring assembly is pivotally mounted on the rear leg, and is removably attached to each front leg. Insertion of portions of the spring assembly into apertures in the front legs, allows the easel to stand in a tripod configuration. Removal of portions of the V-shaped spring assembly from the apertures in the front legs allows the legs to be folded together. In another embodiment, a collapsible brace assembly connects the rear leg to the front legs. The collapsible brace assembly comprises a pair of lateral struts extending between and engaging each of the front legs and a bracket connecting the lateral struts.

Abstract: The novel stand described and claimed herein has been found to be suitable for elevated support of water heaters and similar objects. A preferred embodiment of the stand may comprise a planar, rectangular tabletop formed and stamped from sheet-like material, and is being further formed with downwardly bent marginal side flanges. The tabletop is preferably supported by two pairs of oppositely disposed leg members, which are also stamped from sheet-like material. Each leg member is formed with a longitudinally extending flat central portion and oppositely positioned coextensive angularly bent flange portions. The surface of each leg flange mates with an adjacent facing surface of a respective surface of a respective one of the downwardly depending tabletop flanges. The stand further includes a cruciform arrangement of overlapping crossbars, of which opposite end thereof include means for detachable securement to an oppositely disposed one of said pair of leg members.

Abstract: A shelf structure includes a first and second panel. Each panel has a pair of transversely spaced apart side rails. A plurality of equidistantly spaced slots is formed in an inboard side of each of the side rails and a plurality of slats has opposed ends received within corresponding slots. The first and second panels are hingedly connected to one another at respective uppermost ends so that an “A” shape is formed when their respective lower ends are laterally spaced apart from one another. Each slat forming a part of the first panel has a transversely disposed, corresponding slat in the second panel at the same height so that removal of a pair of corresponding slats creates a pair of level openings. A shelf is slidingly inserted into each pair of openings. A chain interconnects the first panel and second panel near their lower ends to maintain the A shape.

Abstract: A folding portable laptop computer stand mounts to the bottom of a laptop computer. In folded position, its sides and base parallel the bottom of the computer. The base is flat and sits on the lap of a user, or a desktop. When the sides are unfolded they extend from the base, lift the computer above a user's lap, tilt the keyboard for ease of use and provide space under the computer for a full size mouse pad or stylus drawing pad.

Abstract: In the liquid crystal panel stand, the rotating shaft (13) pierces the fixed member (12), and a fixing portion is provided for fixing the rotating shaft to block its rotation around the axial center. The holding member (14) having a protrusion (14b) protruding from one side surface is formed into a thin configuration for applying the urging force in the direction where the protrusion (14b) protrudes so as to be fixed to the fixed member (12) to apply the pressing force in the direction where the protrusion (14b) protrudes with the force in substantially parallel with the rotating shaft (13). The movable member (11) includes a plurality of holding holes (15, 16) as openings through which the protrusion (14b) of the holding member (14) fixed to the fixed member (12) is inserted to be engaged therewith when the movable member (11) is rotated along the rotating shaft (13).

Abstract: A deployable stowable shotgun/rifle rest & fishing rod holder includes a common lower section which may preferably be hollow tubular construction and having a pinched tip for resistance to any deformation upon being inserted into the soil, and two upper sections which are not expected to be simultaneously needed, one section for a shotgun/rifle rest and one section for a fishing rod support, enables greater utilization of the common lower section.

Abstract: A foldable and collapsible instrument stand, for securely holding an instrument, having a first support portion, a second support portion, and an adjustable head. The instrument stand may be placed in either a deployed state or a collapsed state. When in the deployed state, the first support portion is in the substantially upright position, while the second support portion is in the extended position. In contrast, when the instrument stand is in a collapsed state, several portions including the first support portion, the second support portion, and the base are each positioned in a folded and substantially parallel position, enabling an easy transporting of the instrument stand. This abstract is provided to comply with rules requiring an abstract, and is submitted with the intention that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope and meaning of the claims.

Abstract: A bucket holding apparatus includes first and second carriages with pivotally attached inner edges arranged in such a manner that the first and second carriages freely rotate upwardly from a horizontal plane defined on a support surface. The bucket holding apparatus further includes first and second arcuate walls directly conjoined to the first and second carriages and oppositely situated from the inner edges such that the first and second arcuate walls define a circular cavity within a combined perimeter thereof. The bucket holding apparatus further includes an arcuate lever directly and statically conjoined to the second carriage and extending laterally upwards away from an outer edge thereof.

Abstract: The present invention is a motorcycle wheel holder with the capability of holding four motorcycle wheels simultaneously. The holder is capable of being rolled around and folds into a closed configuration by rotating two arms into its main frame. The arms are lockable in the deployed or stored configuration via actuation of locking pins. The unique geometry of the invention allows it to be oriented vertically or horizontally.

Abstract: A saddle lift apparatus is disclosed. An illustrative embodiment of the saddle lift apparatus includes a base, an arm support member extending from the base, a saddle support arm pivotally carried by the arm support member, a saddle lift actuating assembly engaging the saddle support arm and a plurality of saddle supports carried by the saddle support arm.

Abstract: A display holder for a tubular cylindrical roll, such as a lint roller. The holder includes a planar main section constructed of a flexible material as well as a roll support which is pivotally mounted to the lower end of the main body between an operable position and a collapsed position. In its operable position, the roll support extends outwardly from the main body and supports the lower end of a roll inserted over the main body. Conversely, in its collapsed position, the roll support folds flatly against the main body for shipping and high density packing.

Abstract: Portable apparatus for receiving and supporting scuba diving tanks when not in use. A collapsible or folding sawhorse supports an overlying scuba tank caddy. The caddy includes a horizontal top panel and a horizontal lower panel disposed below the top panel. The top panel has one or more openings adapted to receive a scuba tank. Each scuba tank, when inserted through an opening in the top panel, is supported by the lower panel, which in turn is supported by the sawhorse whereby the tank is maintained upright within the caddy and at a height suitable for a diver to mount a tank from the caddy to his back and vice-versa. In one embodiment, intended for two or more divers who each wear a single scuba tank, the openings are spaced about two feet apart. In an alternative embodiment, intended for a diver who wears dual scuba tanks, the openings are spaced about six inches apart.

Abstract: A garbage can holder including a tubular member which is embedded in the ground and has a garbage can holder mechanism vertically movably mounted therein between a lowered position and a raised position. When the garbage can holder mechanism is in its lowered position, the garbage can holder of this invention is not visible. When it is necessary to place garbage cans at curbside or the like, the garbage can holder mechanism is raised from its lower position to its upper position and the garbage cans are attached thereto and supported thereby.

Abstract: The present invention is a portable stand that generally comprises of an upper telescopic pipe, a lower telescopic pipe that is movably inserted into the upper telescopic pipe to form a longitudinal shaft, a plurality of expandable legs at the bottom of the longitudinal shaft with a leaf spring mechanism, a round plate holder, a bottle holder, a v-shaped plate holder, a flower vase, umbrella stand, a box for magnetic compass or LED light, a knickknack pouch and a beverage holder. The longitudinal shaft of the portable stand is adjusted for a desired height. A controller knob is slid up and down, to fold and expand the expandable legs at the bottom of the longitudinal shaft to a desired angle. Various attachments are attached onto the longitudinal shaft depending on the need.

Abstract: A foldable base is applied to a display to be folded up for easy storage. The foldable base includes a first portion and a second portion, wherein the first portion is pivotably connected to the second portion via a shaft. The main body of the shaft, positioned at a turning space within the foldable base, at least includes a positioning plane and a curved surface. When the first portion is pivoted around the second portion, the main body of the shaft is simultaneously rotated in the turning space. Since the main body of the shaft is physically interfered by the turning space, the first portion of the foldable base can be spontaneously sent back to a first position (such as a start-to-rotate position) or folded up to a second position (such as a storage position) after the first portion is rotated to a certain angle.

Abstract: A collapsible stand is disclosed. The stand includes a frame that moves between a closed state and an opened state. A jacket fits over at least a portion of the frame, and a plurality of receptacles are supported on the frame. Also disclosed is a method for using the frame by closing and opening the frame.

Abstract: A beverage cup holder. The beverage cup holder has a housing with a top and bottom, and includes first and second opposing arms for gripping the sidewalls of a cup or beverage container. The first and second opposing arms each comprise a plurality of telescoping chain-links. A retractable bottom support arm extends from the bottom of the housing for supporting the base of a beverage container. A retractable cup holder support arm extends from the top of the housing.

Abstract: A device is provided for supporting a substantially flat television screen over a piece of furniture of the type having an upper surface with spaced apart front and rear edges, and a back. The device comprises a pedestal and an upper support. The pedestal includes a base for supporting the weight of the screen on a floor surface, a column extending vertically upwardly from the base, and a bracket for connecting the column to the back of the piece of furniture so that the column is held in position against the piece of furniture. The upper support includes a post that is connected to and vertically adjustable with respect to the column, a cantilever support arm extending forwardly from the vertically adjustable post, the support arm terminating in a free end, and a screen mounting member connected to the free end of the support arm for receiving the flat screen television.

Abstract: The invention relates to a modular HD (Heavy Duty) support system (1) having a strongly increased resistance to breaking strain and strain of flexure for the support of very huge and heavy shuttering for use in modern building. This module comprises vertical upright assembly systems (2) consisting of upright elements (2?) with connecting members (3) and intermediate frames (5). The bottom part and/or top part of each upright assembly (2) is provided with a spindle assembly (4), which is capable of carrying a high load and with adjustable butterfly nuts (20) and coupling pieces (21). In upward direction the upright assembly systems (2) are extended by means of connecting pieces (3) provided with locking pins (8a, 8b) for obtaining a connection which is resistant to tensile strain.

Abstract: A foldable support system includes a sheet metal flange depending from a table and a sheet metal leg. A pivot pin extends through a slot in the flange and an aperture in the leg so that the leg may rotate and slide relative to the flange. The flange includes a bent tab which extends toward and beyond the leg and the leg includes an arcuate cut out channel having a mouth at a side edge of the leg and a cut out receptacle at its inner end. The bent tab is received in the receptacle to lock the leg in an unfolded position when the pivot pin is at the top of the slot, while the bent tab is within the channel to permit the leg to be rotated to a folded position, when the pivot pin is at the bottom of the channel.

Abstract: A standable package for holding an article. The package formed from a unitary sheet of folded paperboard material and comprising, when assembled, a front portion having an opening therein for displaying a front portion of the article, a back portion connected to the front portion at least along a portion of its sides, and having an opening therein for displaying a back portion of the articles, a base connected to the front portion for supporting the article, and a support member connected to the base and the back portion. The article is inserted between the front portion and the back portion of the package when the sheet is folded along horizontal fold lines separating the front portion from the base, the base from the support member, and the support member from the back portion. The base, the support member and a lower portion of the front portion form a support base for the package that enables it to stand in an upright position.

Abstract: The supports of the present invention further comprise a frame strut extending across a lower portion of the support frame. Two openings are defined in the frame strut which are adapted to receive ends of an expansion limiter piece. This limiter piece is generally V-shaped and has connection means at the end of each of the V legs for connection to frame struts of adjacent hose supports. The vertex of the limiter piece is located proximal to a vertex formed by the hinge of adjacent hose supports. At the vertex of the limiter piece and at locations near the connection means, living hinges are formed so that a user will experience relatively little resistance to opening, accordion-style, the invention hose supports.

Abstract: The invention includes a method and a supporting stand for handling liquid dispensers such as e.g. wine cardboard boxes with a drain tap. Packaging in the shape of cardboard boxes with drain tap is used in a still increasing extent for distributing and handling liquids including especially beverages such as juice, beer or wine. It is known that it is often problematic to handle these types of packaging, among other since the drain tap is placed at the bottom of the container, which is problematic, in that a glass or a mug must obviously be placed below the tap in order to fill it with liquid. This problem is relieved by using a supporting stand in which the container can be placed. When the container is placed in the stand it automatically becomes raised to a given height, which makes it easy to place a glass under the drain tap. The stand has also got the advantage that the container can freely be turned around whereby several people placed around a table can easily drain off liquid.

Abstract: A monitor apparatus having a monitor main body, and a base member to support the monitor main body includes a stand member placed between the monitor main body and the base member, a base hinge to connect the stand member to the base member, so that the stand member is rotated relative to the base member and folded, and a rotation control unit to prevent and allow a rotation of the stand member relative to the base member. Thus, a package volume of the monitor apparatus is reduced, so that a cost to keep and move the monitor apparatus is saved, and an accident occurred when the stand member is suddenly rotated is prevented.

Abstract: A portable and collapsible lectern for use as a tabletop lectern when in an open position and for use as a briefcase when in a closed position. The lectern includes a frame having an upper frame member, an intermediate frame member, and a lower frame member. The upper frame member is pivotally connected by first hinge members to the intermediate frame member. The intermediate frame member is also pivotally connected by second hinge members to the lower frame member. The pivotally connected upper, intermediate and lower frame members forms a Z-shaped configuration when in the open position for use as a lectern. The pivotally connected upper, intermediate and lower frame member forms a briefcase when in the closed position. The lectern also includes support legs for adjusting the position of the upper frame member to different reading positions when the lectern is in the open position.

Abstract: A bow stand includes an upper section and a lower section connected by an articulating joint that allows the upper and lower sections to be folded flat against each other for compact storage. A point at the lower end of the lower section is pushed into the ground and an archer's bow is set into a U-shaped bracket mounted at the top of the top section for temporarily storing the bow without having it touch the ground.

Abstract: A foldable stand includes two lower parts and two upper parts, the two lower parts are respectively and pivotably connected to the two upper parts by two plates located between the two lower parts. Each plate has two stops on two sides thereof so as to maintain the two lower parts at an angle. Each of the two upper parts has two protrusions which can be respectively in contact with the two lower parts to maintain the angle between the two upper parts. The two lower parts can be pivoted toward each other and the two upper parts can be pivoted and positioned on two outsides of the two lower parts.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a product display. The product display can hold printed materials, literature, and other goods. The product display is a one-piece construction that is flat when it is in an unassembled position. In the assembled position, the product display includes a front panel section, a bottom section connected to the front panel section, and a back section connected to the bottom section. The front panel section connects to the back section either directly or by way of a brace section on the front panel. The product display includes an opening in the panel that holds products in an upright manner. Preferably, one of the bottom panel, back panel or brace section includes a flap. The present product display does not require an added on or formed pocket that extends outwardly from the panel.

Abstract: The present invention is a device having at least two strut assemblies joined together to form a free standing support that is both portable and collapsible. Components may be joined to one another by a flexible cord, and a flexible load bearing web to limit the maximum open position. Used in pairs the support device is advantageous for holding articles for work or storage.

Abstract: A stand for supporting a hopper for applying joint compound to a drywall corner bead has first and second pairs of legs which cross over and are pivoted together at their crossover point in a scissors-like manner. Each pair of legs has a cross bar extending between its upper ends, and spaced connecting straps extend transversely between the cross bars in the deployed position of the stand, the connecting straps being of predetermined length to control the maximum spacing between the cross bars. Each connecting strap is slidably engaged with the respective cross bars for movement along the cross bars. A hopper is seated on top of the cross bars with a reduced length lower portion of the base extending downwardly between the cross bars. The two connecting straps are moved into engagement with opposite sides of the hopper base in order to support the hopper.

Abstract: A support for high-voltage or medium-voltage electrical plant comprises four columns placed on a support surface and connected in pairs by crossmember assemblies. The columns are each articulated to rotate about a first horizontal axis at their end resting on the support surface and about a second horizontal axis on a top crossmember at their other end. The first and second axes are parallel. Two opposite crossmember assemblies allow the two columns connected by one or the other of these two assemblies to move in a stable manner in their rotation plane.

Abstract: A refuse bag supporting device comprises a refuse bag supporting frame and a plurality of legs which are both pivotal relative to the frame and retractable to facilitate supporting refuse bags either vertically or horizontally and to facilitate convenient storage of the refuse bag supporting device.

Abstract: An apparatus for bathing infants includes a tub section having a recessed portion for supporting bathing accessories, a drain spout provided with a ball valve for dispensing and retaining water within the tub, a plurality of support members secured to the bottom surface, and a plurality of leg members positioned through the support members for maintaining the tub section at a stable position during operating conditions. Such leg members may be folded and extended and include a female portion and a male portion, which are telescopically engageable with one another. The present invention further includes a portable tray with a lip portion that fits on the outer edge of the tub section. Such a portable tray may be used for supporting bathing accessories.

Abstract: An apparatus for drying scuba diving gear is provided having a support member and first, second and third hanger sub-assemblies removably, slidably engageable with respect to the support member. The sub-assemblies are in vertical alignment with one another at their point of engagement with the support member. Each sub-assembly is adapted for specific pieces of scuba gear. Preferably, the support member is a vertically disposed shaft telescopically secured to an erectable/collapsible tripod assembly. An apparatus is also disclosed where the support member is a chain assembly having an attachment hook for attachment with respect to an overhead support at one end and a support bar to hold the hanger sub-assemblies upright in engagement with the chain assembly at the other end.

Abstract: A collapsible support frame having two side members attached to each other by at least one hinge and a retention ring which when placed on the side members secures a bag to the support frame in an open position. The two side members pivot with respect to each other to a preferred angle and the retention ring holds the side members together at the preferred angle. The support frame can be placed either upright or laid on the ground allowing the user to insert items in the bag in an easy fashion.

Abstract: A plate is detachably mounted on a portable support capable of holding a beverage and other accessories, especially eating utensils.

Abstract: A laundry stand having a plurality of sleeve connectors, a plurality of elongated members, and plurality of crossrods with end connectors thereon. The sleeve connectors include an enlarged head portion, a hollow body portion defining a central bore, and a end portion having a greater diameter than the hollow body portion. The sleeve connector further defines a slot in the tail portion for allowing the end portion to resiliently deflect inwardly to fit within a bore of a diameter substantially equal to the diameter of the hollow body portion. The sleeve connectors each also include an inwardly formed resilient tab used to maintain end connectors within the sleeve connector.

Abstract: A folding collapsible stand for supporting a table saw includes a rectangular top frame and a plurality of folding collapsible legs respectively pivoted to the top frame and respectively formed of a top tube, a bottom tube, a connector, and a pivot. The connector is mounted in the bottom tube, having a top stop device and two bottom extension strips. The bottom extension strips each have a knob that is engaged into a locating hole in the bottom tube to hold the top tube and the bottom tube in straight when the respective folding collapsible leg is extended out. Pressing the knob of each bottom extension strip away from the locating hole of the bottom tube allows the bottom tube to be turned relative to the top tube to a collapsed position.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a stand for holding disposable filter capsules and is formed of three or more legs, a base above the legs and to which the leg as are attached and three or more arms that are attached to an opposite surface of the base from that of the legs. The arms and legs have at least curved or angled portion that allows for the arms and legs to spread out from the diameter of the base. Preferably, the arms have a second curved or angled portion that then allows the upper portion of the arms to become substantially vertical.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a product display. The product display can hold printed materials, literature, and other goods. The product display is a one-piece construction that is flat when it is in an unassembled position. In the assembled position, the product display includes a front panel section, a bottom section connected to the front panel section, and a back section connected to the bottom section. The front panel section connects to the back section either directly or by way of a brace section on the front panel. The product display includes an opening in the panel that holds products in an upright manner. Preferably, one of the bottom panel, back panel or brace section includes a flap. The present product display does not require an added on or formed pocket that extends outwardly from the panel.

Abstract: The invention provides a portable cooler stand having a collapsed or folded configuration for transportation and an unfolded configuration for supporting cooler off the ground within easy reach of users. The stand has four support legs. The legs are positionable roughly at the corners of a rectangle, with each support leg is linked to two adjacent support legs by a pair of folding positioning members. Two parallel load bars are pivotally connected to two adjacent support legs and may be extended to attach temporarily to the remaining two support legs to fix the length of the support cooler in its unfolded condition. One or more flexible belts are connected between the load bars to support a cooler or similar bulky object between the load bars. Under the weight of the cooler the load bars move toward one another until they contact the cooler, which fixes the width of the stand and completes the structure's rigidity.

Abstract: A protector device for connection to and transport with a paint bucket includes a flexible protector sheet having an interior, a stiffener member disposed in the interior to resist flexing of the protector sheet and a connector for releasably connecting the protector sheet and stiffener member to the bucket.

Abstract: A container with brackets secured thereto, for supporting adjustable legs for pivotal movement between a retracted position and an extended position in which they support the container, is disclosed. The container, especially a five gallon bucket, is provided with a plurality of brackets for supporting at least three legs for pivotal movement between a first, retracted position and a second, extended position, with a lock for locking the legs in the extended position. Preferably, the legs comprise telescoping members with locks for locking the members in a variety of relative positions. The brackets have a container sidewall flange, which is positioned against a sidewall of the container, at least one container bottom flange, which is positioned against a bottom of the container, and two leg support flanges, which extend outwardly from the container sidewall flanges and a container.

Abstract: The present invention is a device having at least two strut assemblies joined together to form a free standing support that is both portable and collapsible. Components may be joined to one another by a flexible cord, and a flexible load bearing web to limit the maximum open position. Used in pairs the support device is advantageous for holding articles for work or storage.