Abstract: A multi-component merchandizing stand having tiered article support racks and/or trays which are interchangeably mounted for rotational movement with respect to a vertical support column so that a plurality of varied items may be selectively arranged and displayed from a common support base.

Abstract: A stake and coupler for holding an irrigation device, such as a sprinkler, for use in a home gardening watering system. The stake is an elongated plastic body having a substantially constant multilobed crosssection. One end of the stake has a projection for mounting an irrigation device, the other end a pointed tip for anchoring the stake in the ground. The coupler is a hollow plastic body, both ends of which contain identical openings and which will receive either end of the stake for joining two stakes together.

Abstract: A supporting assembly for a sign enables sign mounting on an upright standard having an upper terminal portion, and defining an upright axis. The assembly includes:(a) a collar located directly above and removably seated downwardly on the standard upper portion,(b) an armature integral with the collar and extending above the level of the collar, the armature having opposite upright sides, and sign structure embedding the armature and defining a sign outer surface offset from the armature side,(c) guide structure integral with the collar and extending downwardly therefrom in telescoping relation with the upper terminal portion of the standard, the guide structure having multiple ribs sidewardly engaging that upper terminal portion at locations spaced about the axis to block sideward tilting of the guide structure and of the armature, relative to the standard, and(d) a retainer means releasably retaining the guide structure to the standard upper terminal portion.

Abstract: A portable filleting table is provided consisting of a table top and base, which connect together when used as the two halves of a carrying case. Telescopic leg elements provide support for the top and the base. The table top and bottom are each recessed on one side to provide for carrying space when they are joined together in the carrying case mode. The table top and base may be rotated with respect to one another as desired.

Abstract: A post bushing for use in a chair assembly, seat post assembly, or other application where a tube is supported around a base. The post bushing includes a flexible umbrella member which secures the outer tube to the post, but which flexes and compresses such that a rigid collar on the bushing can receive the radial load.

Abstract: A folding tubular frame structure and subcombination for use in a folding beach and deck chair and in a folding table. The subcombination comprises a cast or machined joint member having the concentric combination of a male insert or stub member and, surrounding said member, an annular groove seat. A tubular strut such as a chair leg fits snugly into the seat and telescopes loosely over the male insert member. A connector member is pivotally pinned into a slot in the end of the stub and receives one end of a tension spring at the outboard end thereof. The tension spring runs through the tubular strut and is fastened to an insert portion of a terminal member such as a foot. The tension spring resiliently urges the foot into the outboard end of the tube and further resiliently urges the tube into the annular slot. However, the spring permits the tube to be pulled from the slot and rotated along with the connector member and spring into a folded position.

Abstract: A mounting assembly for use in the adjustable supporting of various components of a colonic irrigation or flushing apparatus of the type which directs irrigating fluid, by gravity flow, through a flow monitoring device and therefrom through appropriate conduit to an introduction element which is designed to be inserted in the colon entrance for direct delivery of irrigating fluid thereto. The mounting assembly includes an elongated base having a plurality of connecting elements on which various components, such as the supply container and monitoring device are supported and further, wherein the connecting elements are structured for selective movement and placement thereof along the length of the base so as to properly position the supply container, monitoring device and depending conduit and introduction element in a preferred location relative to one another and the user of the apparatus being treated.

Abstract: A firearms target support structure is formed of a set of interengaging steel units, that are readily assembled/disassembled for ease of transport and deployment. The target support structure comprises a base unit and an upright and target stop plate unit, each of which is preferably made of steel angle irons, prescribed portions of which engage one another. The base unit is comprised of a pair of steel angle irons legs that are bridged by a flat mounting plate opposite ends of which are welded to the angle irons. On the flat mounting plate a pair of spaced apart sections of steel angle iron extend vertically for receiving an upright support steel angle iron leg therebetween, so that one end of the upright angle iron support leg rests on the flat mounting plate. A short section of steel angle iron is affixed to the other end of the upright support leg and extends laterally of the leg to provide a mounting base for a steel circular target.

Abstract: An apparatus for supporting non-rigid members comprising two collapsible poles, each pole comprising two tubes having substantially equal outside diameters, and joined by a connecting tube inserted inside. The connecting tube functions to secure the two tubes in coaxial alignment. A pair of earth anchors, attached to the assembled poles by guys and placed in a triangular relationship with the poles, supports the poles in a substantially vertical position. When the apparatus is in a collapsed state, the connecting tube, guys, and earth anchors can be conveniently fitted inside the two tubes to facilitate transport and storage.

Abstract: A pole assembly useful for hanging a lantern or other item by its handle comprises a base to provide an anchor for the pole assembly; a plurality of pole sections connectable end to end to form a pole; an arm associated with the uppermost of the pole sections and extending away from the pole; and a hook associated with the arm and structured so that the handle of the item must be sequentially moved in at least two different latitudinal positions in order to completely disengage the handle from the hook. The design of the pole assembly provides maximum compactness for storage and transportation.

Abstract: A poleshaped supporting member (1) having a tubular cross-section, and a base structure (2) for attachment of same, said poleshaped member (1) having a conically tapering cross-section in direction from the ground plane, said base structure (2) including an attachment member (3) having a conicity and external shape which substantially corresponds to the internal larger portion of the poleshaped member (1). By means of at least one clamping member surrounding the poleshaped member (1), located at the portion embracing the attachment member (3), said portion can be pressed into frictional contact against the attachment member (3). At both the upper portion of the attachment member (3), and the larger portion of the poleshaped member (1), electrical connecting members (5, 6) are arranged, joined to a voltage feeding cable (4) respectively a cable (7) surrounded by the poleshaped member (1), connected to a directly or indirectly suspended electrical fitting.

Abstract: Flexible joint, including at least two plate spring members (3, 3'), located separated from each other and extending substantially parallel in relation to each other, attached in connection to first and each other adjacently located end portions against a first element (1') and having opposed end portions movably attached against a second element (1). By introducing a substantially similar first displacement movement for the plate spring members (3, 3'), the elements (1, 1') can be separated from an abutting and linearly extending position, and by means of a continued and different displacement movement, the first element (1) is pivoted to an angularly different position of extension in relation to the second element (1).

Abstract: A hybrid scaffold assembly which employs a scaffold adaptor for transferring from a Tube Lox type of scaffolding to a stack-up type of scaffolding and vice versa.

Abstract: A pedestal mounting for a boat seat which selectively positions the seat in a centrally located, elevated position or an offset, lowered position. The pedestal includes a column formed of pivotally connected elongated members and a sleeve telescopingly received on the members and a base with an open-ended tube receiving the lowermost of the elongated members.

Abstract: An orthopedic traction frame for an adjustable hospital bed having relatively movable head and foot portions to adjustably position the mattress of the bed, the frame comprising of a pair of upright elongate support members for attachment to the headboard and footboard portions of the bed respectively, and a horizontal elongate support member interconnecting the upper ends of the same. The lower end of the upright member at the foot of the bed is pivotally attached to the footboard of the bed for movement about an axis perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the bed, and adjustable clamping device is provided for attaching the upper end of the upright member at the foot of the bed to the end of the horizontal support member for pivotal movement of the upper end about an axis perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the bed, whereby the foot of the bed may be retractably positioned and the traction frame adjusted for optimum load support at all positions of adjustment of the bed and mattress.

Abstract: The present invention is a portable intravenous pole for use in combination with a surface on which an emergency victim is lying and the weight of the emergency victim's body to support an intravenous delivery system including a container in which an intravenous solution is disposed. The portable intravenous pole includes a plurality of segments each of which is an elongated member having a first end and a second end. Each segment has at its first end a hook with a locking slot disposed adjacent thereto and at its second end a pivot bar. The pivot bar is rotatively coupled to the hook of another segment and is slidably inserted into the locking slot in order to fixedly, but detachably, couple together the segments. The portable intravenous pole also includes a base which is disposed perpendicular and fixedly coupled to one of the segments at its first end adjacent to the bottom of the portable intravenous pole. The base has a pair of hooks each of which has a locking slot disposed adjacent thereto.

Abstract: An integrally formed spring clip support for supporting articles and including an elongated steel support member having a plurality of clips formed along its length and which are partially punched from the support member to form integrally formed clips that resiliently engage an article to be displayed. The clips are formed with an arcuate, spring-like portion integrally attached to the support and about which the clip pivots.

Abstract: A modular sign support is particularly adapted for supporting a real estate sign in the front yard area of a structure, as well as for supporting a name plate, electric lamp, mail box or the like in front of a private residence, business office or the like. The modular sign support includes a main vertical post or standard with a pointed bottom spike portion which is formed as a plurality of plastic modules, formed with socket and tenon connection, a top cross arm is similarly connected to the top of the post and includes at least one elongated arm portion with a pair of downwardly extending spaced apart tabs with holes therethrough to receive connector means to a display panel or sign.

Abstract: An injection molded, foam plastic, knockdown display stand and shelf support. The display stand is formed from a set of shelves supported by a unique pair of interlocking complementary V-shaped shelf supports. The shelf supports and shelves are indexed to a central pole. The pole is joined to a base support. Each of the V-shaped shelf supports is identical. Each V-shaped shelf support defines edges for supporting the shelves and contains hooks for joining the shelf support to the pole. Several variations of hooks are described. The shelf supports can be used independently of the display stand to support multiple tiers of shelves.

Abstract: The timetable holder is mounted on a post and has a cylindrical element journalled around the post and has at least one tube of transparent material for the housing of a timetable which can be read from outside through the tube side wall, the tube being closed at both ends by a sleeve mounted on the post and securable to it.

Abstract: A portable support assembly for use as a floodlight lamp system, comprising a stand which includes a base member and interconnectible extensions whereby a stand of a desired height can be provided. The base member has outwardly extendible legs for maintaining the stand in a stable, upright position, and is provided with storage means for the interconnectible extensions whereby the stand can be reduced to a compact unit when not in use. The assembly further desirably includes a universal clamp for attachment to the interconnectible extensions of the stand comprising the assembly. The clamp incorporates a swivable ball and support rod arrangement to which is attached a floodlight lamp, for example. The clamp enables such a lamp to be supported at any desired height on the stand and at any desired angle with relation to an object or subject.

Abstract: A sign holder, having upper and lower parts, for supporting temporarily located signs. The upper and lower parts are formed from one or more tubes which telescope into each other to allow the sign holder to support signs of varying sizes. Various cantilevers and further tubes or supports may be affixed to the sign holder to provide additional support and to enable the rapid erection and dissassembly of the sign holder.

Abstract: Improved composite units for displaying merchandise are provided generally comprising a rack having hook members releasably mounted thereon. A safety bumper guard may be connected to the rack to prevent an inadvertent encounter with a hook member of the display that may otherwise result in injury to a pedestrian shopper. The safety bumper guard is releasably connectable to the rack, extends beyond and surrounds the free ends of hook members mounted thereon. Goods packaged in blister packs and wrappers with headers may, for example, be removably mounted on the hook members. According to one embodiment of the invention, the rack is vertically adjustable in a pair of substantially parallel upright channel members. A plurality of the racks may be simultaneously mounted in the channel members.

Abstract: A flat table is releasably mounted on a central depending leg at such an angle that the table is horizontal when the leg is placed in a slanted fishing rod socket on a boat, such sockets being normally provided for holding unattended fishing rods while trolling. A notch in the lower end of the leg engages a cross pin in the socket to prevent rotation of the leg in the socket and thus locks the table in horizontal position.

Abstract: A modular lighting platform for photographing objects at close range comprising a mounting platform which may be slidably attached to the front of a camera bellows framework or directly attached to a camera body, tripod or the like. Attached to the platform is a plurality of extension arms which will pivot sideways about a fixed axis and can be locked in any pivotal position. Dual fastening means are contained on the extension arms for mounting auxiliary arms in a plane normal thereto and at any position along the length thereof. The length of the extension arms may vary and the auxiliary arms are slidably engaged in the dual fastening means such that the length between the extension arm and the end of the auxiliary arm may be regulated. The auxiliary arms may thereby be rotated about the extension arms and locked in any desired degree of rotation.

Abstract: A street lighting column has upper and lower sections hinged together in such manner that the upper section can be lifted by a double-acting piston and cylinder unit connected between the column sections to a position in which it is free to pivot relative to the base section. The hinge is provided with a support plate adapted to be turned to a position in which it cooperates with a lug on one of the column sections so as to support the upper column section in its raised pivotal position when the direction of action of the piston and cylinder unit is reversed, thus automatically effecting pivoting of the upper section to a position in which it is reachable from the ground.

Abstract: A display apparatus includes a base, a mast supported thereon and a net attached to the top of the mast. The net is approximately square in shape and formed from a plastic material having large gaps therein. The mast passes through the center of the net and the corners of the square net are folded up and attached to the top of the mast. The mast includes a pull-apart collapsible feature and means near the top of said mast to receive a display sign. After the apparatus has been erected, the net may be filled with display merchandise. The merchandise causes the net to expand and imparts to the apparatus a "blossoming" appearance.

Abstract: A plurality of ornamental lighting standard shell parts are stacked one upon the other around a ground anchored inner pole. The shell includes a base portion enlarged relative to an adjacent portion of the pole and is capable of shifting laterally a slight amount in the event that it is struck by a vehicle. An intermediate portion of the shell is constructed of a plurality of replaceable parts for easy installation and replacement. The shell also includes ornamental parts as well as lamp assemblies.

Abstract: A display stand or pole holder is provided wherein the stand is made substantially in its entirety from wire sections which are welded together. The stand can be folded to lie substantially flat so that it can be shipped in a carton of minimum size. The stand can be easily erected without the use of tools by the user.

Abstract: A lawn sprinkler is provided with a first female hose fitting disposed in fluid communication with a housing having a base and interior chamber in fluid communication with the first fitting and a second fitting in fluid communication with the chamber. A sprinkler head is provided having a third fitting dimensioned and configured for engagement with the second fitting. The head has a plurality of petals representing a flower which has a plurality of fluid passageways disposed therein extending to the surface of the petals. The sprinkler head may be luminous and may also be selectively removed and replaced by a dished bird bath structure having a fitting cooperatively dimensioned and configured for engagement with the second fitting.