Abstract: A playground apparatus comprises a frame adapted to rest on a ground surface, the frame comprising a pair of laterally opposed outermost sides having first ends arranged towards an outermost end of the frame and second ends opposed to the first ends, wherein the outermost sides taper inwardly towards the first ends. Monkey bars are supported by the frame above the ground surface that comprise a plurality of graspable rungs arranged in a row. The playground apparatus also comprises a pair of upright support poles, wherein uppermost sections of the upright support poles are connected to the frame towards the first ends such that the uppermost sections are laterally inwardly disposed relative to the second ends. Lowermost ends of the upright support poles extend outwardly away from one another and towards the outermost end to increase a surface area of the ground surface engaged by the upright support poles.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel cookware lid and utensil holder device that safely and securely stores hot cookware lids and/or utensils while cooking without placing the items on a countertop and/or stovetop. The device comprises a base unit and a tubular, metal stand comprising at least one U-shaped component that receives a cookware lid and/or utensil. Users place cookware lids and/or utensils on the U-shaped component for storage while cooking. Further, the device can be positioned near a stovetop, preventing users from having to place hot cookware lids and/or utensils directly on the stovetop and/or countertop.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for use in the field processing of downed big game animals, without removing the entrails of the animal. The procedure may be implemented by one or more persons with the use of a multi-purpose tool that is portable, relatively light weight and suitable to fit into or on to a backpack when collapsed. The multi-purpose tool has features making it suitable for various outdoor activities; but it is especially adapted to form a sturdy tripod stand having telescoping legs and a rope locking mechanism on its head. When assembled as a tripod stand, rope is used to temporarily lift and hold each leg of the animal individually until each quarter and portion is skinned and removed from the carcass in the field.

Abstract: A plant hanging assembly for rotatably suspending a plant pot from a support includes a plant pot that has a bottom wall and the bottom wall has a drain aperture extending therethrough. A shaft is extended through the drain aperture in the bottom wall of the plant pot and the shaft is suspended from a support. A plurality of members is each rotatably coupled to the shaft and each of the members is oriented perpendicular with respect to the shaft. The bottom wall of the plant pot rests on each of the members when the shaft is extended through the drain aperture. In this way the shaft suspends the plant pot from the support.

Abstract: An electronic device including a main body, a driver module, and a plurality of expanded members is provided. The main body includes at least one image module. The driver module is movably disposed in the main body. The expanded members are disposed beside the main body and connected to the driver module, and each of the expanded members includes at least one of a radio module and a speaker module. The driver module is adapted to drive the expanded members to expand from a collapsed position to a use position, when the expanded members are located at the collapsed position, the expanded members are collapsed to the main body, and the expanded members are driven by the driver module to be expanded with respect to the main body and are moved to the use position.

Abstract: The invention relates to an overhead conveying device (30) for integration into an assembly plant for transporting vehicle components (31) by means of a conveying device (33) arranged on the overhead conveying device (30), said overhead conveying device (30) comprising a supporting framework (38) that has a length of more than 5 m and a width of more than 2 m. The conveying device (33) can be mounted on the supporting framework (38), and the supporting framework (38) and the conveying device (33) form a conveying corridor (32) in which the vehicle components (31) can be transported from an input point to an output point.

Abstract: An inversely foldable camera tripod being rapidly assembled, comprising legs assemblies being rapidly assembled and being retracted by one-switch, a main body assembly capable of controlling the legs assemblies to rotate 180° around a shaft by one-switch, a central shaft assembly supporting a tripod head or a camera, and a tripod head assembly assembled with the tripod; the tripod is provided with legs being rapidly assembled; and the assembly and retraction of the legs are controlled by a simple-to-operate switch. The tripod can be inversely folded by 180° under the control of the switch, thus reducing the length of the tripod. When the tripod is positioned non-horizontally due to the factor of environment, an adjustable tripods head sphere can stay level during turning, so that the camera installed on the turntable is ensured to be horizontal and can rotate 360° horizontally via operating a locking device.

Abstract: A Dutch oven lid holder having a horizontally oriented support ring. Three support leg members have their top ends telescopically received in tubular coupling members formed on the support ring. The area beneath the support ring and within the perimeter of the support leg members defines a lid storage space. A lid support assembly has a horizontally oriented tubular sleeve portion having a tension coil spring passing therethrough. The opposite ends of the coil spring are detachably secured to brackets on the support ring. A vertically oriented anchor leg has its top end adjustably received on a T-connector portion extending downwardly from the tubular sleeve portion. The anchor leg has a hook on its bottom end that loops under the handle of a Dutch oven lid. Anchor arms extending inwardly from the respective support leg members would maintain a downward force on the Dutch oven lid causing the coil spring to be place under tension.

Abstract: In a preferred embodiment the present invention contemplates a system for selectively coupling a shooting target to a target mount device. This system includes a target mount device having a T-shaped mount body. The mount body has three mount holes defined on an underside of the mount body and each mount hole terminates at a solid wall portion provided by an underside of a top surface of the mount body. Three legs selectively attach to the mount body, one leg at each corresponding mount hole. At least one leg includes an adjustment mechanism for extending the length of the leg. A conventional target attaches to the mount device by a mechanism for suspending the target from the mount block coupled to the mount block.

Abstract: An adjustable inverted-sprinkler system for irrigation. The system includes a sprinkler support base fashioned to accept and retain plurality of sprinklers in a generally inverted orientation. The sprinkler support base is supported by a frame having adjustable vertical, horizontal and slanted support members to allow precise direct, efficient and uniform watering from above. The frame is coupled to a base which allows it to be securely grounded during use and quickly moved as needed by the user.

Abstract: An actuated support frame for transmitting motion to a seat with respect to a ground as a function of motion signals associated with video output, comprises a frame. The frame is expandable/retractable along translational degrees of freedom. Support surfaces are provided on the frame. The support surfaces are displaceable with respect to one another by expansion/retraction of the frame so as to be sized to support a seat. Actuators are provided between the frame and the ground. The actuators receive signals and selectively displace the frame with respect to the ground in synchronization with a video output, whereby a seat supported on the frame is displaceable within the frame. A method for installing a seating system of a motion simulator system is also provided.

Abstract: A clamping assembly for releasably attaching an accessory such as a bipod to an upwardly projecting elongate support such as a picatinny-style mounting rail includes a clamping mount configured to releasably attach to the upward facing picatinny rail, so that the bipod, when deployed, suspends a device to be supported between the bipod's legs.

Abstract: A support having a plurality of elongate hollow leg members, each of which is at least partially supporting an apex selectively, detachably mountable to equipment. At least one leg member has a circumferential wall of a thickness along a major portion of its length no more than approximately 0.04 inches.

Abstract: A swing set assembly having a swing set connector connected to a top rail is preferably provided which has a first cantilevered arm which connects to a top rail of at least two outer perimeters. Top rails are envisioned either fitting over the arm or in a bore the arm depending upon the outer perimeter of the top rail utilized. These and other embodiments are envisioned being of modular construction of a first half and a second half whether at an end of or between top rails. On the event that modification of the swing set is desired, an end half can be removed from a first half, and a top rail half connected thereto along with another top rail to extend the length of the total swing set. Alternatively, if a total top rail length is to be shortened, a top rail can be removed and a first half of the connector can be replaced with an end half.

Abstract: A collapsible food storage bag holder for supporting food storage bags. The holder can include supports for supporting food storage bags, connectors for connecting food storage bags to the holder, braces, and bag clips. The supports can be telescoping and can have pivotable arms.

Abstract: An apparatus to assist in cooking over a campfire is herein disclosed, comprising a generally “Y”-shaped support that rests over an open fire by means of three (3) legs. An adjustable steel cable, controlled by a mechanically-operated winch, is provided at the center of the “Y”-shaped support, which depends downward and connects centrally to four (4) chains, each of which connects to a corner of a rectangular grilling surface. The grilling surface comprises a heat-resistant material and can be made in varying dimensions. The grilling surface is height-adjustable to accommodate cooking needs and fire output permits. Once cooled, the apparatus can be disassembled and transported in a supplied pouch or hard case.

Abstract: The present invention involves a projector mount and leveling system for securely connecting and aligning a working unit, such as a projector, to the ceiling of a room. The present invention has a ceiling component with upper and lower sections, the upper section of the ceiling component attaches to a mounting surface, typically the mounting surface is a ceiling, a mounting bracket connects to the lower section of the ceiling component; a plurality of offset articulated legs, each offset articulated leg having a proximal end, and a distal end with a threaded leveling barrel opening; and threaded leveling barrels, wherein the offset articulated legs connect to the mounting bracket at the proximal end, and the offset articulated legs connect at the distal ends to a projector with the threaded leveling barrels.

Abstract: A plant growing kit, primarily for growing climbing plants such as tomatoes, is contained in a flat box approximately the shape of a pizza box. In preferred embodiments three legs are included, broken down into sections in the box and directable into a sturdy tripod, over which a flexible vine-attachment element, such as a wire or thin tubular member or plastic coil, is assembled preferably in a tapered helical configuration. Also in the box is a basket, in flattened condition but erectable into a deep configuration and with provision for attachment to the legs, near their bottom ends, the basket being configured to contain a bag of soil, which may remain in the bag. The consumer provides drainage holes in the bag and an opening at top for the plants to grow and to climb up on the tripod and vine-attachment element. With a water-catching saucer under the bag and basket, the directed plant growing assembly can be placed in any desired location, including inside a building.

Abstract: Various components may be used to construct an artificial anchor point having a number of support legs. The support legs may articulate with respect to a plate assembly, may slide through a leg holder, may be telescopic, and may be configurable to conform to a variety of terrains. The support legs may be positionable horizontally with respect to a plate assembly for spanning a gap.

Abstract: A portable supporting apparatus for a portable multimedia device includes a support housing and a mounting arrangement. The support housing includes a multimedia connector for detachably connecting with the portable multimedia device. The mounting arrangement is provided underneath the support housing, and includes a plurality of supporting legs, each having a predetermined shape, pivotally and downwardly extended from the support housing, wherein supporting legs are adapted to move between an idle position, and a mounting position where each of the supporting legs is pivotally moved to form a predetermined angle of inclination with respect to the support housing so as to bias against an external object for frictionally retaining a position of the support housing with respect to the external object, such that the portable multimedia device is capable of being securely supported by the external object through the portable supporting apparatus.

Abstract: An apparatus for increasing the stability of a tripod includes a centrally placed base member that includes three perimeter leg assemblies, each of which are adapted to cooperate with one of the legs of the tripod. Each of the leg assemblies includes a generally U-shaped member that surrounds a portion of each tripod leg and which cooperates with the base member so that when a portion of each respective leg assembly is tightened, an extension member is urged outward and into contact with an inside surface of one of the legs which, in turn, urges the leg outward until an outside of the leg bears tightly against an inside of the respective U-shaped member. Each tripod leg is accordingly placed under compression eliminating any possible movement thereby. The three forces that urge the legs outward are disposed radially around a center longitudinal axis, each force separated from both adjoining forces by 120 degrees of arc.

Abstract: A personal computer, video monitor or other electronic equipment mounted directly on a camera tripod by a tray offering a cantilever technique of support by having a rear end supported by two clamps individually positioned at the same height on two of the tripod legs, and a front end locked by a third clamp at a higher elevation on the remaining leg of the tripod.

Abstract: A portable supporting apparatus for a portable multimedia device includes a support housing and a mounting arrangement. The support housing includes a multimedia connector for detachably connecting with the portable multimedia device. The mounting arrangement is provided underneath the support housing, and includes a plurality of supporting legs, each having a predetermined shape, pivotally and downwardly extended from the support housing, wherein supporting legs are adapted to move between an idle position, and a mounting position where each of the supporting legs is pivotally moved to form a predetermined angle of inclination with respect to the support housing so as to bias against an external object for frictionally retaining a position of the support housing with respect to the external object, such that the portable multimedia device is capable of being securely supported by the external object through the portable supporting apparatus.

Abstract: Various embodiments for high directionals and kits for high directionals are disclosed. A high directional having an articulated, separable head is disclosed. A high directional having a height adjustable both by altering the length of the legs and by adjusting the leg connection to the head is disclosed. A kit for a high directional including a head, legs, and multiple sets of feet for the high directional is disclosed. The feet of each set are configured for different surfaces. Another kit for a high directional includes a first head component, a second head component, and a plurality of legs.

Abstract: A rocking horse has a stand that includes a base portion with four tubular columns. The columns each have a tubular wall defining an interior. The wall has a top end with a top rim defining a top opening to the interior. An anchor pin extends through the wall and into the interior so that the pin engages two separated locations on the tubular wall. An S-shaped hook has a first end directly attached to the pin within the interior of the tubular wall and a second end extending out of the top opening on each column. The rocking horse also has four resilient members with outer ends connected to the second ends of the hooks, and inner ends connected to the toy horse for suspending the toy horse from the columns.

Abstract: The present invention is a stand used for supporting a reel of wound material typically wire, by means of a spindle extending through a reel that is supported at either end by spindle support members having a triangular form and with at least one angled receiving aperture made through a corner having a collar, whereby when assembled produces a horizontally disposed spindle supported by opposing inwardly angled triangular support members where said spindle ends are supported about said support members apexes.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to any improved display system unit for holding display panels, photomurals, banners, signs or the like in a variety of sizes. There is also depicted multi-unit systems consecutively joined by hinged and straight connectors to form any desired display configuration. Interchangeable snap or press fit connectors allow alternate assemblies and wall or floor mounting.

Abstract: A support frame for a suspension device includes a plurality of leg members attached at their upper portion to a mounting plate. The mounting plate has pivot members and circumferential openings for connecting the leg members. There are also height adjustment members as well as a number of optional features to facilitate use of the suspension framework.

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 pair of collapsible supports 12, 14 have a collar 18 positioned on the upper end of one support 12 forming an integral part therewith. The device 10 is designed to be used in pairs on the ends of a user supplied rod 26. Each stand 10 is slidably inserted onto the distal ends of the rod 26 by a collar 18 and the legs 12, 14 are then pivotally extended to their open position thereby providing a device for supporting a spool 32 of material rotatively mounted on the rod.

Abstract: A tripod (1) for the support of apparatus in general and, in particular, of optical or photographic apparatus and the like is described and comprises a spider (3) in which a plurality of legs (2) converge and a pillar (12) arranged to receive the apparatus and having a stem (11) housed in a seat (4) of the spider, the seat extending through a pivotably adjustable element (21) of an articulated joint (22) formed in the spider.

Abstract: A foot pad has an elastic conical body and at least one elastic rib. The elastic conical body defines a connecting surface and an outer conical surface. The connecting surface defines a hollow portion, and the elastic rib integrally connects to the elastic conical body at a surface of the hollow portion. The outer conical surface has a root portion connecting with an outer edge of the connecting surface. A thickness of the elastic conical body at the root portion of the outer conical surface is greater than a thickness of the elastic conical body at other portions of the outer conical surface. Elasticity of the foot pad is thereby increased so as to enlarge a contact area contacting an outer supporting surface, so that an anti-skid effect is improved and the foot pad is capable of absorbing a deformation of an electronic product.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to any improved display system unit for holding display panels, photomurals, banners, signs or the like in a variety of sizes. There is also depicted multi-unit systems consecutively joined by hinged and straight connectors to form any desired display configuration. Interchangeable snap or press fit connectors allow alternate assemblies and wall or floor mounting.

Abstract: A baby's play gym for supporting suspended toys can be reconfigured to form a magazine rack or a chair. The play gym includes upwardly convex arcuate first and second side supports arranged laterally opposite one another with a spacing distance therebetween. First and second hanger bars coupling the first and second side supports with each other for hanging toys thereon extend between upper portions of the first and second side supports. Third and fourth hanger bars for hanging other toys extend between lower portions of the first and second side supports. When reconfigured as a magazine rack or a chair, a strip member is supported from at least two of the hanger bars to form a sling trough to support books and magazines or a sling seat to support a person, while the play members are removed and some of the hanger bars may be removed.

Abstract: A portable support frame kit suitable for suspending a pinata. The portable support frame kit has a support frame component carrying case with a maximum length less than about 120 inches and a maximum external volume less than about 10 cubic feet. The kit also has a plurality of support frame components disposed within a carrying case. The support frame components are assemblable into a free-standing support frame having a height above the ground between about 5 feet and about 25 feet. Each of the plurality of support frame components is shorter in length than about 120 inches, and the combined weight of the support frame kit is less than about 175 pounds.

Abstract: This plaything comprises upwardly convexed arcuate first side support and second side support oppositely arranged on both sides at a prescribed interval for forming side surfaces. A first hanger bar and a second hanger bar coupling the first side support and the second side support with each other for hanging play members thereon are provided on upper portions of the first side support and the second side support. A third hanger bar and a fourth hanger bar for hanging other play members are also provided on lower portions of the first side support and the second side support.

Abstract: A picture stand comprises an upper portion and a lower portion which are joined together and are configured to be non-planar relative to one another, namely the lower portion is at an angle relative to the upper portion. When the lower edge of the lower portion is engaged against a horizontal support surface, such as the top of a desk, the picture stand will lean over to engage the upper portion of the picture stand with a vertical display surface, such as a wall. A picture can be suspended in a flat, upright orientation from a hook provided on the upper portion of the picture stand. Thus; the picture stand allows a picture to be displayed as if the picture were suspended from a picture hanger, but without having to pound any nails into or otherwise damage the wall.

Abstract: A method for stabilizing a roof-resting vehicle comprises the steps of leaning one or more buttress stands, each having chain-grab end fittings or other suitable attaching means, against a rear fender of the vehicle, passing a chain or other suitable fastening means under a rear end of the vehicle from one of the buttress stands to another (if more than one stand is used), with slack extending up to the vehicle's undercarriage on each side of the vehicle, tightening the slack from the chain or other suitable fastening means by pulling the chain-grab end fittings or other suitable attaching means towards the fenders at the vehicle undercarriage, using a ratchet strap or similar tightening means, restraining the chain or other suitable fastening means from sliding off the rear end of the vehicle by attaching a ratchet strap or similar tightening means to the chain or other suitable fastening means near a trunk lid of the vehicle, and passing the chain or other suitable fastening means up to the vehicle undercar

Abstract: A portable support frame kit suitable for suspending a pinata. The portable support frame kit has a support frame component carrying case with a maximum length less than about 120 inches and a maximum external volume less than about 10 cubic feet. The kit also has a plurality of support frame components disposed within a carrying case. The support frame components are assemblable into a free-standing support frame having a height above the ground between about 5 feet and about 25 feet. Each of the plurality of support frame components is shorter in length than about 120 inches, and the combined weight of the support frame kit is less than about 175 pounds.

Abstract: A swing support assembly includes a pair of upright side frames which are spaced apart from each other, and a horizontal hanger bar extending between the side frames. Each of the side frames includes a front leg unit and a rear leg unit. The front leg unit includes a pair of front leg members which are disposed side-by-side, and a front connecting member disposed between and secured to the front leg members. The rear leg unit includes a pair of rear leg members which are disposed side-by-side, and a rear connecting member disposed between and secured to the rear leg members. Each of the side frames further includes at least one intermediate connecting member disposed between the front and rear leg units and fastened to the front and rear connecting members.

Abstract: A portable firearm resting assembly for providing an easily carried and set up tripod rest for holding a firearm when the firearm is not in use. The portable firearm resting assembly includes a tripod assembly having a pair of main legs, a support leg, and a carrying case for storage of the tripod assembly. In an embodiment, the support leg is shorter than the main legs and a cord is provided for holding the main legs in a spread position during use.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to any improved telescoping display system unit for holding display panels, photomurals, banners, signs or the like in a variety of sizes. There is also depicted multi-unit systems consecutively joined by hinged and straight connectors to form any desired display configuration. Interchangeable snap or press fit connectors allow alternate assemblies.

Abstract: Accessory trays supported between the legs of a camera tripod. In a first embodiment, a semicircular tray having side walls is supported on the stabilizing arms or the end cap of a camera tripod and is attached to the lower portion of the center post by a retaining device. In a second embodiment, two semicircular trays are supported on the stabilizing arms of a camera tripod and surround the center post. In the second embodiment, each semicircular portion has a recess into which the center post fits. In this second embodiment, the semicircular portions are attached to each other in a variety of ways.

Abstract: An adjustable roller stand including a base member comprised of a pair of horizontal supports positionable upon a recipient surface. The base member includes a pair of vertical supports. The pair of vertical supports extend upwardly from the pair of horizontal supports. Each of the pair of vertical supports is defined by a pair of vertical members having a channel disposed therebetween. A pair of sliding supports are slidably received within the channels between the pair of vertical members of the vertical supports of the base member. The sliding supports each have a free upper end. A fixed support shelf is secured to and extends between the pair of vertical supports of the base member. A sliding support shelf is secured to and extends between the free upper ends of the pair of sliding supports. The sliding support shelf is disposed above the fixed support shelf. A lifting mechanism is secured between the fixed support shelf and the sliding support shelf.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to any improved display system unit for holding display panels, photomurals, banners, signs or the like in a variety of sizes. There is also depicted multi-unit systems consecutively joined by hinged and straight connectors to form any desired display configuration. Interchangeable snap or press fit connectors allow alternate assemblies and wall or floor mounting.

Abstract: A detachable swing is constructed to include two end assemblies, a top rail coupled between the end assemblies at one of selective elevations, a swing hanger mounted on the top rail to hold a folding collapsible swing seat, two pairs of foot couplings, two bottom supports detachably coupled between the foot couplings and arranged in parallel, two pairs of legs bilaterally obliquely coupled between the end assemblies and the foot couplings, and two chinning bars detachably connected between the legs at two opposite lateral sides, and two barrels mounted on the top rails between the swing hanger and the end assemblies to stop the swing hanger from sliding on the top rail.