Abstract: A table apparatus including a plurality of plural leg pairs mounted in a scissor-like relationship relative to each other, including an elongate, tubular polymeric member mounted to an upper horizontal support member associated with each leg pair. A tether line is mounted to secure opposing legs of associated leg pairs relative to one another. A modification of the table apparatus includes each leg of each leg pair formed with a bifurcated upper end adjustably mounting a "U" shaped member thereto to permit height adjustment of the table apparatus.

Abstract: A collapsible tripod stool for bodily and tangible item support is described. The triangularly shaped seat is supported by a plurality of tubular legs, which may be fused, glued, or otherwise connected to the corners of the seat. In one embodiment, telescoping legs are comprised of upper, central, and lower sections, the central leg section having two different diameters to prevent section contact, and being cast as one piece to eliminate welded surfaces. The central leg sections are attached to a triangularly-shaped central pivot joint by threaded members to prevent mobilization of the legs with respect to one another. The telescoping legs are angled to maximize ground surface contact and further stabilize the tripod stool of the present invention. In another embodiment, tubular legs are comprised of upper and lower sections which connect to one another and are coupled together by an elastic cord within each leg.

Abstract: This invention concerns a trestle support for musical keyboards of the type equippd with legs crossed in the form of an `X`, equipped with a new device that permits rapid and easy adjustment of the angle of spread of the aforesaid legs and the height of the keyboard above the ground by means of a special new and original joint that allows for easy and quick mounting and detachment of transversal tubular bars positioned at either end of the legs of the trestle, those positioned at the base resting on the ground and acting as stabilizing feet for the trestle, while the ones positioned at the upper ends act as supporting arms for the keyboard.

Abstract: A weapon support device for a hunting seat preferably of the pliable type, comprising support means articulately coupled to said hunting seat so as to be folded when folding the stand and comprising a retaining portion to be fastened to the hunting seat and a top support portion; variable height weapon retaining means coupled to the top support portion of the support means, adapted to support and/or hold the weapon at an adjustable height without the need of a hunter to grasp it and to rotate the weapon therein to stalk and hunt game; and fastening means for rigidly grasping the support means when the seat is assembled.

Abstract: There is disclosed a folding bed or diaper changing platform for an infant which has a pair of cross frame members pivotally interconnected to move between folded and unfolded positions. Each cross member and distally supports a longitudinal foot that extends to the corresponding, opposite frame member. The foot members are obtained at 45 degrees to the legs of the frame members, thereby forming a horizontal foot for enhanced stability of the furniture in its open or unfolded configuration and for assuming a spread stance in the folded position which, again, provides a stable configuration. The upper ends of the cross members distally support longitudinal upper rail members which, preferably, have a coextensive lip that is also oriented at 45 degrees to the plane of the longitudinal upper rail members. The conextensive lip members fixedly support snap receptacles for snap fasteners whereby a canopy can be removably attached to the furniture in its unfolded position.

Abstract: A rigid carrying case (20) having a handle and a hinge in the center, is combined with a removable flat top (22) that is attached when opened forming a portable table. Legs (52) are stored within housings (32) located inside of the case (20) and are released by depressing an actuator (64) protruding outside of the case perimeter. The legs (52) cross each other thereby holding them rigidly in place with assistance of a non-slipping resilient bumper (60) on the end of each leg. The housing (32) is attached inside the case (20) with a housing cap (36) on one end and restraining means on the other consisting of a locknut (44), spacer (46), locknut with a lip (48), and an "O" ring (50). A second embodiment adds a separable leg extension (80), and a third embodiment adds length to the legs (52) utilizing a second telescoping leg (82).

Abstract: A foldable keyboard stand is formed of a pair of elongated leg tubes that are pivotally connected together to form an X-shape which is arranged in an upright position. Horizontally arranged, parallel tubes are secured to the upper and lower ends of the leg tubes to form upper support and lower foot tubes. The support and foot tubes are arranged off-center relative to the axis of the leg tubes so that they extend forwardly, towards a user location, a considerably greater distance than they extend rearwardly. A resilient, foam plastic sleeve is placed upon and substantially covers each of the upper, support tubes opposite extension portions. A resilient, ring-like collar, which is higher than the support upper surfaces, are positioned upon the opposite ends of the support tubes so that a generally flat keyboard may be rested upon the sleeve covered support tubes and laterally restrained between the end collars.

Abstract: A poultry roasting assembly and a method of making same for suspending a bird horizontally over a pan of water by a spit rod inserted under the back bone. The assembly includes a first U-shaped member (14) having a pair of parallel arms (16) extending out from a base section (18). The parallel arms (16) extend in the same direction perpendicularly from opposite ends of the base section (18). A second U-shaped member (20) is included and has the same configuration as the first U-shaped member (14) but with shorter arms (16). A pivot pin (38) pivotally attaches the first U-shaped member (14) to the second U-shaped member (20) at a point (22) spaced from the distal ends (24) of each of the parallel arms (16) so that the distal ends (24) of the arms (16) form a V-shaped configuration (26) above the pivotal attachment (22) when the base sections (16) are pivoted apart, thereby forming a support structure for the spit rod.

Abstract: An adjustable bag holder includes two U-shaped elements with a first leg of each pivotally connected to each other intermediate their ends and a second leg of each of the U-shaped elements pivotally connected to each other at the same location as the first legs are pivotally connected to each other so that the pivot axes are aligned. A torsion spring surrounds the pivot of the first legs and has one end connected to the first leg of one of the U-shaped elements and its other end connected to the first leg of the other U-shaped element. A second torsion spring surrounds the pivot of the second legs and has one end connected to the second leg of the one U-shaped element and its other end connected to the second leg of the other U-shaped element.

Abstract: A foldable sled having two frame members pivotally connected to each other and swinging relative to each other from a sled operative position to a folded position. Handle means are provided on the part used for pushing and holding and a piece of fabric is attached to the handle means for providing a backrest.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a temporary electrical service support system including leg members, having a rectangular cross-sectional configuration which can be effectively supported in a stable upright position during use at a construction site by a novel self-contained bracket means without the use of supplemental attachment means. The system of this invention further includes a self-contained bracket member comprising a plate means having a plurality of rectangularly shaped slots located about its periphery for receiving and securing a plurality of leg members therewithin. Centrally located, joined to, and extending from the plate means is stabilizing block means. The sides of the block means are in substantial engagement with the adjacent inner sides of each of the leg members.

Abstract: A collapsible easel for artists and the like to support flexible or rigid drawing surfaces in various modes of operation comprising a composite outer leg unit joined co-axially to a similar composite inner leg unit that are pivotal from a collapsed co-planar position to extended operative positions within quadrant arcs, each having an upper and lower horizontal member and each a pair of parallel main legs which house correspondingly co-extendible auxiliary legs and individually extendible leveling legs which have releasable locking means providing height and leveling adjustment thereto, a stabilizer bar pivotally interconnected to one lower horizontal member extended in perpendicular alignment therefrom slidably and pivotally engaged to the other lower horizontal member having a releasable locking means to support the extended positions of the composite leg units, a translatable counter pivotal structure slidably and pivotally engaged perpendicularly to the upper horizontal member of the composite inner leg u

Abstract: A stool comprising hub means, seat leg members attached to the hub means and support leg members attached to the hub means. Seat means interconnect the seat leg members.

Abstract: A foldable utility cart is disclosed having first and second pairs of support legs (4, 6) at opposite sides thereof. The support legs (4, 6) are pivotal coupled at mid-sections (14, 16) so as to selectively diverge and converge into free standing and storage positions. The mid-sections (14, 16) have incut channels (24, 38) transversely disposed to each other and which interfit to being the pivotally connected legs (4, 6) into a common plane. Internal side walls (26, 28, or 40, 42) defining the incut channel of one leg mid-section brace against the top and bottom surfaces of the opposite leg mid-section. The side walls (26, 28 or 40, 42) are angularly profiled to limit and lock the pivotal rotation of the opposite leg at the free standing and storage angular positions. A shelf (12) is further provided which breaks upward at its mid-section into half sections (56, 58) which overlap along the break to lock the shelf (12) in a horizontal configuration.

Abstract: A support structure comprising a plurality of rigid members and connectors which when assembled provide an inexpensive, attractive support structure for table tops, chair seats, and the like.

Abstract: A joint is provided which can serve for connecting two elements, but can also be employed for making a column or pole like structure. The joint consists of two superposed plates or frame shaped bodies which are interconnected by two pairs of crossing rods. The joint serves to connect two modular parts in a chain-like construction.

Abstract: A lumbar traction system particularly suitable for home use, which includes a stand formed by an upper "H" frame member sitting on a pair of spaced, pivoting "X" type legs, with the stand being located near but spaced from the foot of the patient's bed with rope(s) extending from a traction belt or sling worn by the patient to the top, central part of the stand. Centrally located traction weights are suspended on the rope(s) within the stand between the "X" legs, with rearwardly placed, supplemental stabilizing weights (e.g. a water bucket or water bags) being added at the rear of the stand. Such an arrangement is highly stable and self-sustaining, notwithstanding the substantial resistive force of the patient under lumbar traction, and the substantial weight of the centrally located traction weight. A series of opposed sets of hooks are included on the underside of the "H" frame member to be selectively engaged by the cross-bars of the "X" leg frame member for varying the effective height of the stand.

Abstract: Pivotal attachments are incorporated in the construction of a restaurant tray support stand which provide the option of doubling the tray-supporting capacity thereof, without necessitating any significant complicating changes in construction or mode of use. The inventive stand is still easy to position, set-up and use, either with one or, according to the present invention, a second tray support area or station.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a foldable head rest which provides elevated support for a person's head while lying in the prone position at the beach or other leisure place, for example. The head rest may be easily carried in a folded flat configuration in one's luggage or hand and quickly unfolded for use at the beach.The head rest broadly comprises a pair of rectangular frames including an interior and exterior frame each having two seats of two offset but parallel leg portions. Cross members join the opposite leg portions of each frame at their otherwise free ends. Fabric panels are secured to the respective cross members of the opposite frames including a top panel which provides direct support for the head and a bottom panel which supportively contacts the sand or ground to prevent the head rest from sinking into the sand or ground.Each set of leg portions of each frame are formed at their midsections with a central hub.

Abstract: A tray and seat are adjustable vertically with respect to a base on a baby walker. Connecting means extending from the tray to the base is associated with a pawl having teeth meshed with a rack on the bottom surface of the tray. The meshed teeth are shaped so that the tray and seat can be elevated with respect to the base only by applying an upward force on the tray.

Abstract: A rigid sawbuck assembly to be supported by four lengths of lumber such as 2.times.4's which form foldable "X" shaped legs. An elongated axially extending cross bar axle extends between two pairs of juxtaposed metal plates, a pair of which are at each opposite end thereof, journalled on said pipe for rotation. The plates are attached to the lengths of lumber and include lugs on the inner plates of each pair extending from the side edge into the path of rotation of the side edge of the outer plate of each pair to serve as a stop. A cross brace is attached between the lower portions of the innermost legs so that said sawbuck is rigid, foldable, compact and can be stored. Because of the flat plate structure, 2.times.6's or other sizes of lumber may be used for the legs.

Abstract: An assembly of two sliding portions with respective folding legs comprises a supporting frame deployable on a bed or the like so that infrared radiation may be used from an ordinary electric blanket lifted-away from a sleeper's body, thus freeing the sleeper from body contact with any blanket; the assembly is lightweight and portable and can be set-up for use and folded for storage without any tools, gravitational force being used to hold the subassemblies together.

Abstract: An adjustable foot stool is disclosed which embodies a pair of legs that are pivoted to each other, and which carry at their upper ends a flexible member that is fixedly attached to one pair of legs, the other pair of legs carrying a revolvable roller to which the flexible member is attached, the revolvable roller being provided with means to control its position and in turn the position of the legs relative to each other so that the height of the foot stool may be readily adjusted.

Abstract: A collapsible frame includes a plurality of legs adapted to engage a floor. The legs are connected by braces to rigidify the legs in an upstanding position. A plurality of arms are connected to the legs to form a plurality of vertically spaced support platforms. Each support platform is formed by a pair of the arms positioned in spaced parallel, horizontal relationship. The pairs of arms are located at selected elevations to provide upper and lower support platforms with at least one intermediate support platform between the upper and lower support platforms. The legs are suitably connected to facilitate assembly and disassembly of the music stand for storage and transportation. The support platforms are adapted to support musical instruments and related accessories, such as percussion instruments, for movement on the music stand to permit the instruments to be placed in selected positions and combinations for playing by the musician.

Abstract: Contoured furniture, such as chairs and tables, made of elongated profiled slats disposed substantially parallel to each other in at least two separate groups. The profiled and contoured slats in each group are attached together in spaced relationship at least at one of their ends, and the two groups of slats are interlaced along a crossing hinge area, such as to form an X-shaped piece of furniture when viewed from a side. Tension rod members are provided for rigidly holding the two groups of interlaced contoured slats relative to each other.

Abstract: A file folder support rack for suspending in an upright, readily accessible orientation legal-size file folders or regular-size file folders of the type having support hooks on the corners includes two aligned, yet spaced apart offset X-shaped end frame members and four side rails extending between corresponding corners of the end frame members. The various side rails each have an edge portion which is sized and positioned suitably to receive the support hooks of the file folders and wherein the distance of separation between one pair of side rails is approximately 15 inches and the distance of separation between the opposite pair of side rails is approximately 12 inches. Each end frame member includes two arm portions which are substantially flat yet contoured and reinforced so as to abuttingly engage each other such that when said support rack is unfolded into the offset X-shaped configuration, the frame is an upright and free-standing structure.

Abstract: A convertible, foldable stand and portable tray combination is designed to yield a maximum of utility. The stand is built of identical frames assembled in link relationship, the legs having slip-grip feet which are restrained in lateral spread by flexible reins. The stand features a removable footrest and removable braces. Portable trays, having invertible surfaces, handles, rails, and locks, feature open corners which act to facilitate many conversion arrangements on and off the stand. Tray conversions are described for obtaining vertical suspension, surface compartments, game boards, a collapsible tray system, aperture boards, side to side and edge to edge connections, bedroom lapboard, and, on the stand, many table combinations of level, slope, and level plus slope. One or more trays store between upper frame sections of the folded-up stand.

Abstract: A folding support constructed from arrays of interdigitated elongated members. The interdigitated elongated members are not hinged or joined together in any way, but rather are free to slide with respect to each other. The elongated members are joined to end pieces to form the arrays. A seat extends between the end pieces and rods or flexible members may be used to define the angular position between the arrays.

Abstract: A folding canvas chair provided with four rods, each of which serves at the lower half thereof as a leg of the chair, while at the upper half thereof as a supporting post for stretching a canvas sheet between adjacent posts, the lower end of said post is fastened to the upright end of a metal connecting member, while the top end of said rod is pivotally coupled with said connecting member at the lower end thereof, and a basic framework plate having four apertures thereon for permitting corresponding leg to pass therethrough to be pivotally secured to said plate.

Abstract: A saw buck bracket includes a pair of bracket elements disposed with their web portions in abutting surface contact and having parallel sidewall portions extending perpendicularly to their web portions along two opposite sides thereof. The web portions of the bracket elements have an arcuate slot with the slots of the cooperating bracket elements being disposed at opposite ends of the sidewall portions. Between the arcuate slots is a large diameter pivot provided by a circular aperture in one web portion and a circular lip on the other web portion which extends through and is secured behind the one web portion. Rivets seated in one web portion are slidable in the arcuate slot of the other to define the limits of pivoting of the bracketelements and to assist in maintaining the bracket elements in assembly.

Abstract: A target stand comprises a target holder pivotably mounted on a scissors frame base. The scissors frame base and pivotably mounted target holder are adjustable, collapsible, and portable. The height of the target can be adjusted by extending or retracting the scissors frame base, with a cord or chain running from one side to the other side of the scissors frame base holding the base at its desired position. The target holder is held in position on the scissors frame base by an adjustable position support rod running from the target holder to the scissors frame base. Targets are held in place on the target holder by spring operated plastic clips which are slidably mounted on the target holder. The target stand can be securely attached to the ground by means of removable spikes on the bottom of the base.

Abstract: A folding three legged stool includes first and second relatively pivoted members having generally parallel rails at their upper ends to which the ends of an elongated sheet are secured. The first member has two legs extending downward from opposite ends of its associated rail and the second member extends downward from its associated rail to a position between the legs where it is pivoted to the legs. The lower extreme of the second member carries a guide which slidably receives an extendable levelling leg having a series of apertures along its length. A clasp pivotly mounted on the guide includes a pin for projecting into a selected one of the apertures for levelling the stool.

Abstract: A foldable sample display table having a square top and two substantially flat, similar, upright crossed frame sections whereon the top is placed. The top is removable and the frame sections are pivoted about the upright central axis of the frame table where they cross each other at right angles. For storage or shipment, these sections are folded against each other to a flat structure. Each frame section is formed of rods in an opposing, symmetrical arrangement as opposing wing portions below the table top, a common neck portion below the wings and opposing pedestal below the neck portions. Each rod includes a top portion of the wing which fits into a groove at the underside of the table top and these top portions of the rods hold the table top in place. Each wing includes a vertical arm depending from the underside of the table top near the edge to carry an array of display samples, such as rug samples, mounted on the arms as by hooks.

Abstract: A bicycle display rack including a pair of generally horizontal frame members mounted on legs in spaced parallel relation above the ground to support a bicycle in an upwardly inclined position with one wheel resting crosswise of the frame members and having wheel engaging units at spaced locations along the frame members for engaging relatively opposite sides of a bicycle wheel resting on the frame members to laterally stabilize the bicycle. The rack is arranged so that bicycles can be mounted on the rack from or both sides of the rack.