Abstract: An anchoring fixture for stools capable of adjusting elevation is installed on an axle hub hinged on the top end of tripod legs which rest on the floor. The axle hub has a longitudinal axle hole to hold a screw post fastened to the bottom of a stool. The axle hub has a hinge portion on one side of the top surface. The hinge portion has lugs on two sides to be coupled with one end of two clamping members. The clamping members have another end to be fastened by a fastening element. The hinge portion and the two clamping members have respectively a thread portion which jointly mates and couples with the screw post beneath the stool. Thus the elevation of the stool may be rapidly adjusted upwards and downwards to clamp the screw post tightly.

Abstract: A support mechanism comprises a base member, first and second support arms, first and second synchronizing arms, and a load-supporting platform. The first support arm is connected to a pivot bracket and the based member in a manner to permit pivoting movement of the first support arm between stowed and deployed positions. The second support arm is connected to the pivot bracket and the load-supporting platform in a manner to permit pivoting movement of the second support arm relative to the load-supporting platform between stowed and deployed positions.

Abstract: A camming coupler for removably attaching a music desk or other object to an upright support leg. The camming coupler includes an inner sleeve for receiving the upright support leg. The inner sleeve has at least one longitudinal slit formed therein, and preferably has four substantially equidistant longitudinal slits. The inner sleeve also has a cammed exterior surface. An attachment member extends from the inner sleeve, and is attachable to the music desk or other object. The camming coupler further includes an outer sleeve positioned over the inner sleeve. The outer sleeve has a cammed interior surface that corresponds with the cammed exterior surface of the inner sleeve. In use, the camming coupler is secured to a music desk or other object. An upright support leg is inserted in the inner sleeve, and the outer sleeve is rotated to compress the inner sleeve.

Abstract: A quick-acting telescopic tube has a stationary tube, a detent lining, an extension tube, a lock activating assembly, a bottom plug, an activating rod, a spring and a ball. The detent lining is mounted securely in the stationary tube and has multiple detents. The extension tube is mounted movably in the detent lining and has a top and a bottom. The lock activating assembly is mounted around the top of the extension tube and has a lever extending into the extension tube. The bottom plug is mounted securely in the bottom of the extension tube and has a transverse through hole. The activating rod is mounted in the extension tube, connects to the lever and has a locking piston with an annular recess. The ball is mounted in the transverse through hole and selectively in either one of the detents or the annular recess.

Abstract: A height adjustable chair has an upper portion that moves relative to a lower portion. Push-off arm rests are provided so that a person need not leave the chair to adjust the seat height upwardly. A seated person can transfer their body weight to the push-off arm rests supported directly by the stationary lower portion while the seat is being adjusted upwardly.

Abstract: An adjustable trunk for an artificial Christmas tree has a base, a telescoping post and a reel assembly. The telescoping post has a stationary outer tube, at least two inner tubes and multiple gaps. The stationary outer tube is mounted on the base. The inner tubes are mounted slidably inside the stationary outer tube and each other. Each tube has a top end, at least one longitudinal slot, at least one bridge, a bottom end and a reeve hole. The gaps are defined between adjacent tubes. The reel assembly has a reel and at least one cable. The at least one cable extends over the top end of the outer tube, through the gap between the stationary outer tube and an adjacent inner tube, through the reeve hole, up the adjacent gap and continues until being attached to the reeve hole in the innermost inner tube.

Abstract: An elevator assembly for use with a projection device is provided. In one embodiment, the elevator assembly may include a foot extension configured to contact a reference surface, and a substantially planar one-piece bracket configured to support the foot extension and slidibly couple the foot extension with a housing of the projection device, wherein the bracket enables the foot extension to extend and refract relative to the housing of the projection device. In some embodiments, the bracket may be configured to slidably couple the foot extension with the housing via a snap fit connection.

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: A drive device, preferably for lifting columns for height-adjustable tables, comprising an endless chain (31) running over first and second chain wheels (16, 17) with a first chain run and a second chain run between the two chain wheels, wherein at least one chain run may be connected with a movable element in the structure in which the drive device is incorporated. The drive device comprises a stick-shaped element (5), where the chain wheels (16, 17) are mounted at their respective ends and the one chain wheel (16) is driven by an electric motor (6) via a transmission and where both the electric motor and the transmission are likewise mounted on the stick-shaped element so that the drive device essentially appears as a finished, mountable unit. The length of stroke is determined solely by the selection of the length of the drive device, just as the drive device may be constructed for a slender column profile. The drive device is moreover easy to mount.

Abstract: A cushion lift assembly for raising and lowering the front and rear portions of an automobile seat independently and/or simultaneously. The cushion lift assembly includes mounting members and a pair of connecting members interconnecting the mounting members. The connecting members are formed from three stamped members including a first elongated stamped member and two bracket members mounted near opposite ends of the first stamped member. Each of the stamped members includes a rib formed therein. The ribs cooperate to define an annular opening in which a pivot member is received.

Abstract: A monitor having a main body displaying a picture, and a base supporting the main body, may further include: a link provided between the main body and the base; a monitor hinge interposed between the main body and the link, and pivotally supporting the main body relative to the base; a base hinge interposed between the base and the link, and pivotally supporting the base relative to the link; a cable having a first portion accommodated inside the link and a second portion exposed to the outside to transmit an external signal there throught; and a terminal assembly provided inside the link, and having a connection terminal to which the cable is connected, and a connection terminal supporter supporting the connection terminal. With this configuration, a monitor in which a terminal assembly and a cable are accommodated inside a link is provided, thereby enhancing space utilization and providing a cool outer appearance thereof.

Abstract: A passive/reactive device protects a Payload from injury or damage due to the shock caused by impact or explosion. When the vehicle or structure mounting the Payload receives a shock pulse, the invention limits the acceleration transmitted from the vehicle or structure to the Payload to an acceptably low, user-adjustable level which is substantially constant or is some other user-adjustable force-displacement function. The invention is capable of doing so even when the peak magnitude of the imposed shock is on the order of thousands of G's, with a rise time to peak on the order of microseconds. The invention can be embodied to operate passively, without any external source of power, sensor system, or CPU, although they can be added to improve certain usability features. The invention also absorbs or dissipates the shock energy in substantially the minimum distance possible without exceeding the user-defined acceleration limit on the Payload.

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: An ice cream cone holding apparatus includes a housing including a base and a vertical portion that is attached to and extends upwardly from the base. An opening extends into an upper end of the vertical portion and through a bottom surface of the base. A saddle is positioned in the opening and is frictionally coupled to an inner surface of the opening to selectively position the saddle in the opening.

Abstract: An LCD monitor stand includes a base part, a stand part to stand on the base part and having a cable accommodating part to accommodate cables therein, a hinge shaft positioned across a standing direction of the stand part, a first rotation member to rotate up and down on the hinge shaft, and a second rotation member rotatably coupled to the first rotation member, to rotate the LCD monitor in a planar direction. With this configuration, it is possible to apply tilting and pivoting structures to the internal cable type LCD monitor.

Abstract: In a lever drive (11) for a vehicle seat adjuster, in particular in a motor vehicle seat, having a drive lever (17) which can be manually moved, at least one driven lever (21) operatively connected to the adjuster, and at least one transmission means (25), which transmits a torque acting on the drive lever (17) to the driven lever (21) with a transmission ratio, the transmission ratio changes as a function of the transmitted torque.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a contractible table leg structure, comprising: an external sleeve; a folding rod, being a rod member with a cross section substantially in successive V-shaped turning surfaces, and having an included angle in the middle, a plurality of folding surfaces to define a plurality of interface corners, and the folding rod passing through the interior of the external sleeve; a bolt member, being secured on the external sleeve, and its inner end corresponding to the included angle of the folding rod; and when bold the bolt member being tightly secured, so that the folding rod produces a deformation stress to press the interface corner against the inner wall of the external sleeve and fix the position of the folding rod.

Abstract: A kit of parts assembles into a tool support using an elongate beam such as a wooden joist provided by the purchaser of the kit. The kit includes a pair of uprights suitable for clamping onto spaced apart positions on the beam. A tool supporting member also mounts onto the beam, intermediate the uprights and includes a supporting surface for supporting a tool, for example a saw, thereon. The kit includes minimal components to be transported from site to site by the user. The kit also occupies minimal space when separated from the beam such that retailers are only required to stock minimal parts on store shelves at reduced cost as the user can supply their own beam.

Abstract: A display stand for a gun comprising a base having a stanchion extending upwardly therefrom and with a post movably mounted on the stanchion such that the post may be vertically adjusted with respect thereto, and a retaining assembly extending outwardly from a distal end of the post, the retaining assembly having first and second cooperative clamping members arranged to receive a gun barrel therebetween. The display stand includes various security features to prevent easy removal of a gun therefrom.

Abstract: A piñata-manipulating stand for more easily maneuvering and controlling a piñata. The piñata-manipulating stand includes an arm assembly for supporting and controlling a piñata. An upright support member is provided for supporting the arm assembly. A coupling assembly is coupled to and positioned between the arm assembly and the upright support member for rotationally coupling the arm assembly to the upright support member. A base member is mounted to an end of the upright support member for supporting the upright support member in an upright position.

Abstract: An adjustable support stand is used for adjusting a height of a device, the device containing a housing and a cavity in the housing. The support stand includes a ratchet casing for moving along a linear direction within the cavity of the housing, and a ratchet disposed inside the ratchet casing. The ratchet includes teeth and a protruding edge for limiting the ability of the ratchet to move in a linear direction, wherein the protruding edge moves between an inner end and an outer end of the ratchet casing. The support stand also includes a pawl for engaging the teeth of the ratchet, the pawl being connected to the housing at a pivot point for fixing the pawl to the housing and allowing the pawl to rotate about the pivot point. A base is formed on an outer end of the ratchet for supporting the device on a surface.

Abstract: An apparatus for a plurality of electronic devices is adapted for positioning the electronic devices in a plurality of orientations. A swivel arm is pivotably coupled to a support arm for rotation through a plurality of orientations. The electronic devices are coupled to the swivel arm by an assembly which accommodates manipulation of the electronic device along the swivel arm, as well as rotation and tilting.

Abstract: A stand 10 has a base 20 with upstanding portion 20 stationary therewith. The base 20 can rotate. A post 30 is attached to upstanding portion 20 by carriage 38 and knob 26. When knob 26 is in an unlocked position the carriage 38 slides in channel 44 of post 30. When knob 26 is in a locked position the post 30 remains stationary with respect to upstanding means 22. Carriage 38 is connected to post 30 by a constant force arrangement which can include coil spring(s), elastic cord(s) or a gas spring to provide balanced damped movement of post 30 when knob 26 is unlocked. At top end of post 30, a fixture 34, pivotable on adjustable pivot bolt 35, can hold a flat panel display on arms 99. Fixture 34 can be flipped over to provide a 15-20 mm height adjustment.

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 microphone stand or stand for supporting an object includes a first and a second support telescopically secured together. The second support is attached to a base and the first support is securable to a microphone or other object. A release mechanism for securing together or permitting telescopic movement of the first and second supports includes a spring positioned between two pins. The pins are positioned at an angular disposition with respect to the first and second supports for retaining the first support in a desired position. Compression of the pins toward one another allows slidable movement of the first support within the second support for adjusting the position of the object. A release of the pins allows the spring to push the pins back apart and into the angular position for holding the object at the desired height.

Abstract: An adjustable skid to be attached to the frame of a boat trailer just forward of the trailer wheels. Two skids would commonly be used, one for each side of the trailer. The function of the skids is to prevent the wheels of the trailer from rolling over the end of the launching ramp.

Abstract: A flagstaff holder is provided for removable attachment to a vehicle through use of a standard trailer hitch coupling. The flagstaff holder is mounted at the distal end of an adjustable length vertical support which may be raised to provide flag visibility or lowered to a storage position. Illumination means for the flag or banner is provided. A hitch ball may also be provided so that the standard trailer hitch coupling can be used without removal of the flag or the flagstaff holder.

Abstract: A vertically adjustable pedestal for a boat accessory such as a table or seat is made up of a pair of telescoped tubular members having opposite facing lengthwise recesses which contain rods to allow one member to adjustably slide with respect to the other yet preventing rotation. A releasable locking device holds the adjusted member at its desired elevation.

Abstract: Disclosed is a pedestal support apparatus. The disclosed apparatus includes an inner tubular element that is telescopically received into an outer tubular element. A shock-absorber element is positioned within the chambers created by the inner tubular element and outer tubular element. A bearing element is positioned between the inner tubular element and outer tubular element. The bearing element serves to facilitate relative movement between the inner and outer tubular elements. The bearing element also acts to fix the inner tubular element and outer tubular element in rotational position relative to each other.

Abstract: A supporting apparatus for a display panel is provided with a post having a display panel holder and having its upper and lower ends fixed at the disposition location of the display panel, and the post has a mechanism for varying the distance between the upper and lower ends thereof, thereby improving an adaptability of the display panel to the disposition or any location.

Abstract: An accessory mount for removably securing an accessory to an extendable shaft, such as a music stand shaft The extendable shaft includes a stationary shaft and a telescoping shaft. The accessory mount includes a sleeve with a longitudinal opening, the sleeve being receivable on the extendable shaft. A collar provided proximate the upper edge of the interior surface of the sleeve supports the accessory mount on the stationary shaft of the extendable shaft, and prevents the accessory mount from sliding down the extendable shaft. An accessory attachment point on the sleeve is adapted to receive a variety of accessories. The accessories can include string instrument holders, mute holders, accessory trays and the like, which can be interchangeably mountable on the sleeve. The accessory mount is quickly and easily installed on an extendable shaft, and can be installed without tools or adjustments.

Abstract: A coin processing machine comprises a coin processing region for processing coins, a coin receiving region for receiving coins processed from the coin processing region, and a modular coin bag supporting device. The coin receiving region includes a bag clamping mechanism for holding a coin bag and a bag-support surface located below the bag clamping mechanism. The modular coin bag supporting device is adapted to be positioned on the bag-support surface.

Abstract: An actuator mechanism includes a attachment member fixed to a seat elevation adjuster and a controlling member placed between a driver member and the attachment member and can rotate together with an actuating lever. The driver member is located between the attachment member and a rotary member and fitted over a center shaft. There is formed a feed projection at one terminal portion of the driver member and its opposite terminal portion is placed face to face with a locking member. When the actuating lever is operated, the controlling member moves the driver member, which causes the locking member and the feed projection to engage with and disengage from the rotary member.

Abstract: Apparatus for suspending full blood packs to assist filtration or leucodepletion is disclosed. In one embodiment (FIG. 4) it takes the form of a trolley or cart (40) having a rectangular rack (44) fitted with hooks (46) for suspending blood packs (not shown), and a tray-like platform (48) adapted to receive and support the receiving bags of the packs. Actuator means in the form of an air-ram (with piston 62) is employed to raise and lower the rack (44) and actuator means in the form of a pistonless air-ram (79) is used to independently raise and lower the platform (48). The actuator means are powered by a gas reservoir in a central casing (80) and suitable controls. In use, the platform (48) is raised to a convenient height for an operator to load blood-receiving bags thereon and the rack (44) is lowered to a convenient height for the operator to hook the full blood bags onto the hooks (46).

Abstract: A rise assist apparatus comprising a handrail in the form of a convoluted section attached to a vertical pole, and stabilized by a bed frame attachment member and a floor contacting base frame. Alternatively, the rise assist apparatus may be wall mounted, being stabilized by a system of mounted wall brackets. The rise assist apparatus further includes an upper curved, horizontal leveraging handle, which extends from the pole-like support structure. Specifically, the rise assist apparatus allows the user to build momentum by pushing off the upper hand grip, and allows the user to control the momentum by regaining balance, and readjusting posture, by gripping the lower handrail member. Additionally, the user can use the curved grip with one hand, while simultaneously reaching for the handrail during the rising movement thereby allowing the user to support himself or herself as they rise out of bed.

Abstract: A crutch constructed of two adjacently located, elongated, parallel upper and lower bows which can be moved in relationship to each other to form a vertical support of readily varied length. These bows have the same design and are therefore interchangeable, significantly reducing inventory requirements. Each bow has a series of parallel horizontal notches with the bows positioned so that the notches on each bow are on contacting surfaces. A pin inserted into parallel, adjacent notches on the two bows in cooperation with two or more collars or caps on the ends of one end of each bow fixes the relationship between the shafts which, in turn, defines the length of the vertical support. A similar concept can be used to lock a moveable centrally located lower bow between two parallel outer upper bows. This assemble provides a strong, adjustable length crutch for any height patient using only two different pairs of bow lengths.

Abstract: An LCD monitor stand includes a base part, a stand part to stand on the base part and having a cable accommodating part to accommodate cables therein, a hinge shaft positioned across a standing direction of the stand part, a first rotation member to rotate up and down on the hinge shaft, and a second rotation member rotatably coupled to the first rotation member, to rotate the LCD monitor in a planar direction. With this configuration, it is possible to apply tilting and pivoting structures to the internal cable type LCD monitor.

Abstract: A device and method of attaching an above deck tower to a boat deck is described. The tower generally has a plurality of legs that extend down to the boat deck surface for mounting purposed. The device of the present invention comprises a fitting adapted to receive the legs of the tower and two mounting devices. The mounting devices and the fitting can all be rotated relative to each other so that the tower mounting points can all be uniformly oriented for easy installation and removal of the tower from the boat deck.

Abstract: Motor adjustable support device for the upholstery of a seat and/or of reclining furniture, especially suited for a bed mattress, including a base body having rails, and one adjustable support element adjustable relative to the base body. An adjusting device for the adjustment of the support device relative to the base body may be provided. One of the rails may be hollow or open on one side for receiving part of the adjusting device. The one adjustable element can be adjusted between a first adjustment position and a second adjustment position and that interacts with the support element, and that is received in the first adjustment position in a rail, or as viewed in a side view, for example, within the bounds of the rail, and that protrudes in the second adjustment position over the rail toward the support side.

Abstract: The leg support is constructed of a split plastic housing into which a tubular plastic foot is threaded. Metal sleeves of non-corrosive material are slidably mounted on each of the housing and foot to provide an aesthetic appearance. The internal thread on the housing is a buttress thread with a not quite perpendicular load receiving flank. The external buttress thread on the plastic foot has a mating upper flank. The leg support is able to withstand relatively heavy loads.

Abstract: A musical instrument stand has a pair of first leg devices, a pair of second leg devices, a pair of adjustment mounts, a main connector, a collar, a clamping device, and an adjustment tube. A first rivet fastens one of the first leg devices, one of the second leg devices, and one of the adjustment mounts together. A bolt fastens the main connector and one of the adjustment mounts together. The collar receives a lower sleeve of the clamping device. The clamping device receives an upper portion of the main connector. The adjustment tube is inserted through the clamping device and the main connector.

Abstract: A seat support for supporting a vehicle seat outside the vehicle has a base frame adapted for engagement with a support surface outside the vehicle, a support frame configured to engage with and support the vehicle seat, and a plurality of legs connecting the base frame to the support frame. The legs are vertically adjustable in order to vertically adjust the support frame relative to the base frame.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an engaging structure of a support plate and an outer tub which fixes a piston rod. The outer tub and the support plate are firmly fixed by the simple bending and curling. First pieces and second pieces are formed by minutely cutting the surfac3e of a lower end of the outer tub in a same axis as the outer tub. The first pieces are bent by rolling the first pieces towards the inner side of the outer tub. A support plate is positioned on the bent first piece. The second pieces are fixed by curling the first pieces towards the support plate.

Abstract: A multi-function drawer for a desk that provides multiple and adjustable platforms (easel, gaming, and sliding) to mount gaming devices, a keyboard, books, papers, or other objects in use at a desk or workstation. These separate and rotatably platforms allow several items to be attached to a drawer for use at the same time and multiple positions for the platforms to maximize a desk or workspace.

Abstract: An adjustable support pole for double pane windows including a tubular lower segment. A tubular center segment is provided having an open upper end and an open lower end. The open lower end adjustably receives the lower segment therein. A tubular upper segment is adjustably received within the open upper end of the center segment. An upper end of the upper segment has a horizontal support secured thereto. The horizontal support is positionable under an inner window pane of the double window pane when the inner window pane is disposed in a horizontal orientation.

Abstract: An adjustable, telescoping seat support with suspension that allows the height of a bicycle seat to be adjusted to a number of seat height positions safely while bicycle is in motion. An elongated tubular seat post is clamped to a bicycle frame in a stationary position. A bicycle seat is attached to an end of a tubular seat holder that is slidably posited over the stationary tubular seat post. The tubular seat holder has a coil spring on it that would provide suspension. A coil spring placed inside the tubular seat holder provides an extending force on the tubular seat post and the tubular seat holder such that the seat support is capable of extending to a raised seat position and compressing to a lowered seat position. The seat is locked into raised and lowered seat positions by a plunger locking portion that is attached to the elongated tubular seat holder and which remains at a fixed position relative to the seal for all seat height positions.

Abstract: A light weight, knockdown, portable lantern and heater stand for use in a collapsible, foldable, portable shelter is described. The support structure of the stand is made from hollow tubular material. An arched shaped planar base is attached to a support pole extending vertically upwards to a right-angled bend continuing with a horizontal support section which terminates with a beam clamp. The beam clamp attaches to the roof beam of the portable shelter. A disassembly means is located near the middle of the vertical support. A vertical adjustment means is slidably located in the vertical support, and a horizontal adjustment means is slidably located in the horizontal support. A heater support bracket is attached to the vertical support and a lantern support loop is attached to the horizontal support. A double ended article hook and a heater safety chain is attached to the vertical support. The assembled stand will support a lantern and a heater plus additional items above the floor.

Abstract: In order to make it easier to mount for instance playground equipment comprising a tube construction which is anchored to a base the subject invention offers a simplification by incorporating a means to facilitate the longitudinal adjustment of the grooves in relation to the base.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a column unit which connects a chair sheet to a base in which a wheel is installed. The present invention provides a column unit which comprises a base tube having a lower end portion vertically fixed to a base of a chair and having the hollow interior; a spindle having the interior filled with a pressure gas and divided to upper and lower chambers by a piston, an upper end portion of a piston rod being connected to the piston, a lower end portion of the piston rod being rotatably installed at the lower end portion of the inner side of the base tube, the upper and lower chambers are communicated by a bypass, a valve being installed at the bypass; and a guide sleeve installed between the base tube and the spindle and engaged with the spindle to be integrally moved upward and downward together with the spindle.

Abstract: The height-adjustable underframe of a vehicle seat has a left and a right couple of rails of a longitudinal adjusting device and a left and a right side part that are each hinge-connected to the corresponding seat rail of the couple of rails by way of a rear and a front pivoting arm on the left and the right side of the vehicle seat. A blocking arm is linked by a lower end region to the corresponding seat rail on the hinge point of a rear pivoting arm. The blocking arm is detachably fixed in proximity to its upper end in a stopping device, which is fastened on the corresponding side part.