Knockdown Patents (Class 248/165)
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Patent number: 6244011Abstract: A display framework collapsing from an inverted V-shaped display framework to a compact configuration includes rods, hubs, and a fastening mechanism. Each rod pivotally joins to another rod by a scissors-type connection intermediate the rod ends. In addition, the end portion of each rod pivotally joins to a hub, where each hub may receive a plurality of rods. As configured, each rod enjoys pivotal movement in relation to the hub along a single axis of revolution. The rods rotate about this single axis of revolution from the collapsed compact configuration, where the rods are substantially parallel to one another, to the erect inverted V-shaped configuration, where the rods radiate outwardly from one another and the display framework includes a front face, a rear face, and a top. In this erect configuration, the display framework provides display surfaces on both the front and rear faces.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 1999Date of Patent: June 12, 2001Assignee: TVI CorporationInventor: Richard A. Esser
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Patent number: 6202974Abstract: A portable easel with adjustable board support which has a plurality of legs pivotally joined together by a head, the legs of which may be selectively spread apart when set up as an easel and folded together when collapsed, each leg composed of multiple interlocked sections biased together when in extended position but which may be manipulated for separation and folding into a bundle one section against another section for storage and transport, and a board support mounted on at least one leg which may be selectively adjustably moved to a desired position on any of the sections and moved against the leg on which it is mounted for storage and transport and extended away from the leg for holding a display on the easel when set up.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 1998Date of Patent: March 20, 2001Assignee: General Binding Corporation, Quartet Mfg. Co. DivisonInventor: Michael Rellinger
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Patent number: 6161808Abstract: A knockdown support stand for support of aquarium or terrarium-type containers of varying capacities. The stand includes a plurality of support members depending from the bottom surface of a substantially planar top of the stand. Each support member includes first and second resiliently bendable and twistable legs which are joined together at their bottom ends. The legs each include an upper end which is permanently bent at ninety degrees to the longitudinal centerline of the leg and within the plane commonly occupied by the first and second legs. This bent end is further permanently bent at an angle of forty-five degrees in a direction out of the plane commonly occupied by the legs. A plurality of pairs of receivers are attached to the bottom surface of the top at spaced intervals about the periphery of the top. The receivers of each pair are oriented with their extended longitudinal centerlines intersecting at a right angle at a location inwardly of the periphery of the top and of the pair of receivers.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 1999Date of Patent: December 19, 2000Assignee: American Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Dion A. East, Kevin H. Page, Hollinger L. Morton, III
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Patent number: 6161807Abstract: A portable, optically-stable stand, sized to fit over a bed or chair, such as a wheel chair, adapted to collapse with pivoting legs compactly folded parallel to a main beam, is configured to unfold with all support legs mutually diverging. On the main beam is removably attached a vertical post. Eye examination equipment is mounted height-adjustable to the vertical post with a sleeve sliding over the post, regulated with rack and gear. The main beam and legs are telescoping to enhance compactness. The legs are secured in an optically stable support position with leg proximal ends pivotably received in a slot with a slot flat end. With the pivoting legs diverging in said support position, a leg end terminating in an oblique, flat surface is leans in face-to-face contact against the slot flat end to limit further pivoting.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 1997Date of Patent: December 19, 2000Inventors: Michael Steiner, Nicholas Breigenzer
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Patent number: 6158831Abstract: Foldable, ready to use office furniture suite components are disclosed which include a foldable, ready to use office hutch which may be supported on a base. The hutch has an erect configuration for use as a furniture component and a folded configuration for storage. The hutch includes a back panel included in the hutch, a first side panel pivotally attached to the back panel and a second side panel pivotally attached to the back panel. A horizontal panel is pivotally carried by the back panel and a vertical case panel is pivotally carried by one of the back panel for forming a utility case with one of the first and second side panels. Cabinet panels for forming a utility cabinet within the interior of the hutch include a vertical cabinet panel pivotally carried by one of the back panel and the horizontal panel, and a horizontal cabinet panel pivotally carried by the vertical cabinet panel.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 1999Date of Patent: December 12, 2000Inventors: Charles R. Brown, Marion O. Fogle, Thomas F. Salley
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Patent number: 6142328Abstract: A decorative unit structure composed of a first decorative unit and a second decorative unit separably combined with each other is diclosded. The center of the bottom of the first decorative unit is formed with a central extension post. Two sides of the bottom of the second decorative unit are formed with two extension posts spaced from each other by a certain distance. A bight bottom edge is defined between the two extension posts. When combining the first decorative unit with the second decorative unit, the central extension post of the first decorative unit is extended into the space between the two extension posts of the second decorative unit to form an inter-engaged structure having three supporting points which enable the first and second decorative units to be stably rested on a plane face. After combined, the first and second decorative units define therebetween a receiving room for a decorative article to rest therein.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 1999Date of Patent: November 7, 2000Assignee: Lucky Star Enterprise & Co., Ltd.Inventor: Marion Sterner
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Patent number: 6139219Abstract: The disclosed portable docking/support system has a frame structure including end stands and elongated members connected at opposite ends thereof to and between the end stands. The elongated members include a pair of upper members and a lower member spaced below and laterally between the upper members for strengthening the frame structure. The upper elongated members are laterally spaced apart a distance less than the hull width of a personal water craft to be docked relative to the system and are extended lengthwise at least a portion of the hull length. The end stands have optional structures (casters, wheels or end plugs) suited to be rolled on or rested on a generally horizontal support surface (under water on a lake or river bed or on a nearby beach or land). The upper elongated members are spaced apart horizontally and are vertically higher than the end stands at all locations laterally between the upper elongated members.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 1998Date of Patent: October 31, 2000Inventor: Michael A. Vinarsky
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Patent number: 6131749Abstract: An adjustable clothes rack for a vehicle including a length-adjustable support rod having a first sleeve and a second sleeve telescopically received in the first sleeve and movable along the rod axis for adjusting the length of the rod. A pair of leg assemblies are coupled to opposed ends of the support rod. The leg assemblies include length-adjustable legs for supporting the rod a selected distance above a support surface. The legs of each leg assembly can be individually rotated about the rod axis so that the legs define a selected angle with respect to each other for providing an adjustable width dimension for the rack. Each leg assembly can also be rotated about an axis normal to the rod axis for selective movement of a leg assembly between a functional configuration and storage configuration.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 1999Date of Patent: October 17, 2000Inventors: Stanley B. Crockett, Betty J. Crockett
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Patent number: 6123209Abstract: A rack of a simple construction and having adjustable storage capacity is disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 1999Date of Patent: September 26, 2000Inventor: Chun-Hsien Tseng
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Patent number: 6073894Abstract: A foldable leg assembly includes two upright first legs, two upright second legs, and two upright third legs which are disposed in three rows such that the row of the second legs is disposed intermediate of the rows of the first and third legs. A plurality of pairs of foldable intersecting links interconnect the first, second and third legs. In the unfolded state of the leg assembly, a first support rail bridges horizontally and transversely top ends of the first legs, a second support rail bridges horizontally and transversely top ends of the second legs, and a pair of third support rails bridge horizontally and longitudinally top ends of the second legs and top ends of the corresponding third legs. The support rails are turnable pivotally and downwardly relative to top ends of the corresponding one of the first, second and third legs so as to be substantially vertical in the folded state of the leg assembly.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 1998Date of Patent: June 13, 2000Inventor: Kao-San Chen
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Patent number: 6050034Abstract: An anchoring apparatus for securing a pole into ground, which includes a tubular section being retained in the ground for supporting the pole. A support element is disposed on the open end of the tubular member, for supporting the pole proximate to the open end. The support element includes an annular outer member, which is rotatably disposed on the tubular section, and includes a support aperture eccentrically offset with respect to the center of the outer member. An annular inner member is rotatably disposed within the support aperture, and includes a receiving aperture eccentrically offset with respect to the center of the inner member, for supporting the pole. The outer member and inner member are respectively rotatable to vary the positions of the support aperture and the receiving aperture, so as to selectively tilt the poles longitudinal axis to a desired position with respect to the direction of the longitudinal axis of the tubular section.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 1998Date of Patent: April 18, 2000Assignee: Klaus KrinnerInventor: Klaus Krinner
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Patent number: 6039654Abstract: The invention provides a playstation that is configured to be stronger, less expensive to manufacture, and easier to assemble. The playstation includes a Y-shaped support that has a top section, a lower left section and a lower right section. The playstation also includes a cross-beam having a first cross-beam secured to the left side of the top section on the Y-shaped support and a second cross-beam secured to the right side of the top section on the Y-shaped support. The playstation further includes a left leg secured to the lower left section of the Y-shaped support and a right leg secured to the lower right section of the Y-shaped support. Using the Y-shaped support of the present invention allows the playstation to be readily assembled. The assembled playstation also provides a solid support structure for securing one or more children's accessories to the playstation.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 1999Date of Patent: March 21, 2000Assignee: PlayStar, IncorporatedInventor: Brian K. Zeilinger
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Patent number: 6029939Abstract: A duster pedestal comprises a main body, a plurality of fins and an annular seat which are capable of being easily and rapidly assembled together thereby supporting an inserted duster in straight, or resolved thereby folding in a limited space advantageous to the transportation, storage, delivery and packing thereof.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 1998Date of Patent: February 29, 2000Assignee: Mei Darl Li Duster Co., Ltd.Inventor: Cee Lin
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Patent number: 6017007Abstract: A stand for a toddler's swing supported by an overhead horizontal bar has a compact mode for transport and storage and an operational mode. In the operational mode a horizontal bar has a pair of legs at each end of the bar forming triangles with apices at the bar. The legs of a pair pivot relative to one another and a flexible element limits the open angle. Each leg is provided with a removable extension with a lateral pedal for forcing the end into the ground for enhanced stability. The legs rotate into a common plane and the extensions are removed to form a compact flat transport and storage package.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 1998Date of Patent: January 25, 2000Inventor: Roland J. Muzzi
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Patent number: 6012688Abstract: The disclosure relates to any improved display system for holding display panels, photomurals, banners, signs or the like and in a generally upright, but angularly adjustable, position and particularly to a collapsible lightweight system that is easily assembled with the item to be displayed or collapsed for transport or storage. The display system can be used indoors as a stand alone support or outdoors with a stake-down system or stabilizing counter weights.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 1997Date of Patent: January 11, 2000Inventor: Lester A. LaMotte
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Patent number: 5975470Abstract: A new medicine vial holding device for holding a medicine vial so that a user may extract medicine from the vial with a syringe. The inventive device includes a base and a support member which is upwardly extended from the upper surface of the base member. The back portion of a clip member is coupled to the first surface of the support member so that the clip member is positioned towards the top side of the support member. The clip member also has a pair of spaced apart arms adapted to hold a medicine vial therebetween.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 1998Date of Patent: November 2, 1999Inventor: John Casey
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Patent number: 5947306Abstract: A modular rack is composed of a support tube, a plurality of support arms, and a plurality of trays. The support tube is provided in the wall thereof with a plurality of retaining slots located at various levels of the support tube. The support arms are provided respectively at one end thereof with two retaining protuberances engageable with said retaining slots of the support tube. The trays are fastened respectively with another end of the support arms for holding a flower pot, vase, and the like.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 1998Date of Patent: September 7, 1999Inventor: Wen-Hsien Chang
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Patent number: 5934641Abstract: Collapsible nursery stand comprising a pair of scissor action side frames each comprising a pair of limbs (6, 8) from upper regions of which U-shaped link members depend which swingingly support a carry-cot (36) or the like. The link members may be interconnected by a frame (22) for holding the carry-cot (36). On each side of the stand a strut (50) extends between the limbs (6, 8) to hold the stand in an erected configuration so that the carry-cot (36) can swing on the links. Each strut includes a securing means which can be released to permit the stand to collapse. Lower ends of the links move towards each other as this occurs. The securing means may comprise a plate (49) with a track (54), a pair of telescoping members, a hooked bar, an over centre latch mechanism or a strut which is slidingly engageable with one limb member.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 1997Date of Patent: August 10, 1999Inventor: Andrew Paul Vince
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Patent number: 5924660Abstract: Load handling equipment (10) has a longitudinally extending beam (11) supported by four legs (12, 13) each of which is joined to the beam by insertion into a sleeve (14), and there is a fifth sleeve (35) at one end which is hinged with respect to the beam (11), the arrangement being such that, upon erection of the equipment, the upper ends of the legs (12) of one of the pairs of legs may be inserted into sleeves (14) at one end of the beam (11), a third of the legs (13) being inserted into the fifth sleeve (35) at the other end of the beam (11) and being utilized to elevate that other end of the beam while the fourth leg (13) is inserted, the third leg (13) then being transferred from the fifth sleeve (35) to the third sleeve (14) so that the beam is then supported by two legs at one end and one leg at the other, and when in that position, the fourth leg being inserted into one of the fixed sleeves at the fifth component end of the beam, whereupon the fifth component can be hinged out again, the leg which hasType: GrantFiled: May 23, 1997Date of Patent: July 20, 1999Inventor: Kevin Francis Marron
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Patent number: 5893469Abstract: A rack assembly includes two stands each including two upright legs and a supporting section disposed there between. Two connecting rods are each mounted between the two upright legs of a corresponding one of the two stands. At least one supporting rack is mounted between the two connecting rods and includes two side bars each located adjacent to a corresponding one of the two connecting rods and each formed with at least one hook portion defining a recess for receiving an associated connecting rod. At least one retaining ring is fixedly mounted between the supporting section of the two stands.Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 1997Date of Patent: April 13, 1999Assignee: Taiwan Nikko Co. Ltd.Inventor: Kumiko Nozawa
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Patent number: 5871185Abstract: An equipment support stand for mounting and positioning photographic, motion picture and video accessories and the like. A riser comprising a plurality of telescoping shafts is coupled to at least three rotatable support legs which, when activated, will position the riser vertically relative to the mounting surface. Each support leg is integral with a positioning sleeve which is rotatably coupled about the lower end of the riser. Each positioning sleeve includes at least one engagement surface which is adapted to interface with the adjacent positioning sleeve or sleeves. When engaged, each of the three support legs are angularly spaced from adjacent support legs by 120.degree. of arc. In a closed state, the support legs may be rotated about the riser and be placed in a co-planar relationship with one another to facilitate storage and transport.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 1996Date of Patent: February 16, 1999Assignee: Matthews Studio Equipment Inc.Inventors: Edward Phillips, Thomas Pfeiffer
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Patent number: 5839705Abstract: The disclosure relates to any improved display system for holding display panels, photomurals, banners, signs or the like and in a generally upright, but angularly adjustable, position and particularly to a collapsible lightweight system that is easily assembled with the item to be displayed or collapsed for transport or storage. The display system can be used indoors as a stand alone support or outdoors with a stake-down system or stabilizing counter weights.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 1996Date of Patent: November 24, 1998Assignee: Xtra Lite Display Systems, Inc.Inventor: Lester A. LaMotte
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Patent number: 5752679Abstract: A stand, comprised of adjustable parts provides a structure for utility cables to be set upon so they can be spliced or repaired. The stand is designed to be placed on flat or semi-flat surfaces without additional support. Constructed primarily from non-conductive material, such as plastic or fiberglass, the stand is lightweight and provides excellent protection from electrocution and gas explosions that may occur from adjacent utilities if disturbed. The stand does not have to be driven into the ground to gain support. It features horizontal and vertical adjustments that conform to cable levels at trench or manhole depths and also to size availability of potholes or pits making it a very productive tool in most situations.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 1992Date of Patent: May 19, 1998Inventor: Sandra Ellen Thomason
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Patent number: 5718344Abstract: The rectangular tubular frame of the garment rack is mounted on two heavy-duty rectangular tubular support bases, carrying casters at either end of each, by a clamp-adaptor surrounding the central portion of each support base and providing an upwardly-projecting cylindrical boss on each for positioning the garment rack tubular frame thereon. Each vertical support post of the tubular frame has an inwardly-facing horizontally disposed adaptor attached reinforcedly thereto, the outer end of each adaptor being concavely shaped to follow the contour of the post on which it is perpendicularly mounted, and the two adaptors serve to support the horizontal garment hanger support rod of the rack frame.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 1996Date of Patent: February 17, 1998Inventors: George Robert Joldeson, Ecatarina Joldeson
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Patent number: 5607130Abstract: An apparatus for supporting an arts and crafts project during the creation, decoration, repair, or display of the project. The support apparatus includes a support rod upwardly projecting from a base positionable upon a support surface such as a table top. A hanging module, which may be variously shaped including peg or hook shapes, inserts into vertically spaced holes in the support rod, and the project is hangable from the hanging module. Adjustment of the height of the hanging module to customize the support apparatus to different sized projects can be performed by inserting the hanging module into a different hole in the rod. The present invention also provides a stabilizer for limiting twisting of the arts and crafts project hanging from the hanging module.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 1995Date of Patent: March 4, 1997Inventors: Sharon A. Smay, Douglas R. Yohler
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Patent number: 5597145Abstract: An individual sandbagging accessory apparatus which includes a principal sandbag support portion, a plurality of removable leg members attachable to the principal sandbag support portion, for positioning the support portion above the ground; clip members for securing the upper end of a sandbag through the support system, so that once secured, there is defined an upper bag opening for delivering sand into; and a plurality of ports in the walls of the principal support portion for allowing the legs to be slidably engaged through the support portion, for defining a compact apparatus which could be secured to a backpack and easing transported.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 1995Date of Patent: January 28, 1997Assignee: Metric Systems CorporationInventors: David L. Meyers, Howard J. Hudson
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Patent number: 5540007Abstract: A regulatory flexible highway sign of rectangular configuration that may be rolled up for transport and for storage is disclosed. The rolled up "sign" package and a foldable sign stand for securing the sign in a message display position are disclosed. When the flexible highway sign is arranged in a display position, it is vertically supported by means of a pair of angularly oriented, long flexible members by a holding assembly constructed and designed to permit pivotal movement of the two flexible members between an angularly oriented sign displaying position and a side by side disassembled position whereby the pivot for the flexible members does not bear a load. The sign per se is maintained in a display position by frame members secured thereto including a pair of longitudinal members pivotably secured to the sign so that when longitudinally aligned secure the flexible sign in a display position. This is achieved by means of a sliding C-clamp member.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 1993Date of Patent: July 30, 1996Assignee: Traffix Devices, Inc.Inventors: Jack H. Kulp, John D. McKenney
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Patent number: 5535898Abstract: A printing plate carrier for transporting at least one printing plate that has tabs along two opposed edges has at least one supporting bracket connected to the carrier as part of the carrier. The supporting bracket has an elongated, upwardly facing horizontal edge that acts as an elongated hook for engaging and supporting the printing plate when the tab of the printing plate is hung upon the edge of the bracket. A plurality of floor-engaging wheels are connected to the carrier to support the carrier for movement from one location to another. The carrier includes a supporting framework preferably having a pair of spaced apart upright frame members and at least one horizontal supporting beam member releasably removably connected between the upright frame members. The latter serve as supporting columns for holding the beam in place when the carrier is assembled.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 1995Date of Patent: July 16, 1996Assignee: Dennis A. BurgessInventors: Ralph D. Burgess, Sr., Dennis A. Burgess
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Patent number: 5503312Abstract: A portable cage device for transport, storage and styling is disclosed which has application to wigs, hairpieces and hats. The structures in accordance with the invention uses a cage structure to establish adequate support, protection and a structure for manipulating head form to top of cage to accomplish styling of a wig. A vertical neck lever is pivoted with in the cage to a position on top of cage to become a sturdy styling stand. The cage structure is portable and compact. This invention arrangement allows for easy observation of a styled or unstyled wig or hat while simultaneously providing protection and support. The cage structure is lightweight, strong, easily assembled and/or disassembled for storage and/or shipping. The cage also allows for custom modification of cage dimensions. Assembly of cage requires no special tools, skills or materials.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 1995Date of Patent: April 2, 1996Inventor: Gary Kassner
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Patent number: 5485978Abstract: The instant invention provides a support or stand that provides a hunter or observer with an elevated vantage point for observing a large area of terrain. The elevated stand may include a rotatable body supporting member or chair rotatably connected to a support base. The rotatable chair may include a seat and a back rest substantially perpendicular to the seat. The rotatable chair may include a threaded fastener for rotatably securing the chair to the support base. The support base may include a base platform and a plurality of legs. A first leg may have a plurality of rungs spaced along the leg for climbing the support base. Each leg may include a foot rest segment that combines to substantially define a ring or circle of about 360.degree.. The support base may be configured as a hunter's tripod stand having one permanently attached leg and two detachable legs. Each of the legs may also include an L-shaped anchor element for securing each respective leg to the ground or like supporting surface.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 1994Date of Patent: January 23, 1996Inventor: Harvey Hernandez
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Patent number: 5460344Abstract: Disclosed is a fence support including a generally vertically oriented main support post in the form of a T shaped iron bar and a single brace. The brace includes an elongated bearing element that is received in the bite of the T and a collar member fits over the top of the main support post and bearing elements to hold them together. The brace has at its bottom end a stake holder which receive a stakes that are driven into the ground. Two different gate adapters are shown for mounting in a hinge like manner a gate to a T-post or the like.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 1993Date of Patent: October 24, 1995Inventor: James T. Malloy
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Patent number: 5397084Abstract: A supporting frame for a golf bag including a seat having an enlarged portion and a flange at both sides of the enlarged portion, the flange being riveted on an upper portion of a golf bag, the enlarged portion having a recess at a bottom and between two shoulders, two blocks depending downwardly from a top surface of the recess and being each formed with an elongated slot, the recess having a rear side provided with a rail, a pair of legs each formed at an upper end with a horizontal portion having a threaded hole, each of the legs being fixedly connected with the seat by a bolt, a connecting member inserted into the rail of the seat and having two lugs between which is fitted an end of a spring, and a handle engaged with the connecting member by a pin extending through the two lugs of the connecting member and a partition of the locking handle whereby the legs will expand to support the golf bag at an upright position simply by pulling the handle outward.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 1994Date of Patent: March 14, 1995Inventor: Ming-Tsang Wang
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Patent number: 5393030Abstract: A device for providing support for drawing media is provided. The device has a first support member, a second support member and one panel having a drawing face. The panel is supported by the first support member and the second support member. The panel has a drawing face oriented upwardly at an angle to the horizontal. The device can include a supply tray for storing drawing supplies. The device can also include a second panel having a drawing face.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 1992Date of Patent: February 28, 1995Assignee: Binney & Smith Inc.Inventor: Richard A. Tarozzi
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Patent number: 5366191Abstract: Apparatus for carrying a patient infusion device, such as an intravenous-fluid-containing bag or infusion pump. The apparatus includes an infusion device carrier that has a support connector from which a coupling rod extends. The support connector and coupling rod are releasably received in a support receptacle that is carried by a mobile stretcher, an infusion device support stand, a wheelchair, a bed, or a wall mount. The coupling rod includes a throughbore to receive a transversely slidable detent carried by the support receptacle, and alignment indicia are carried on each of the support connector and the support receptacle for properly aligning the two elements to permit them to be securely connected together. The releasable support connector permits the infusion device to be transferred from one mode of carrier to another, thereby eliminating the need for a separate person to guide an infusion device support stand to accompany a patient being transported.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 1992Date of Patent: November 22, 1994Inventor: Joseph Bekanich
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Patent number: 5356101Abstract: Disclosed is a fence support including a generally vertically oriented main support post in the form of a T shaped iron bar and a single brace. The brace includes an elongated bearing element that is received in the bite of the T and a collar member fits over the top of the main support post and bearing elements to hold them together. The brace has at its bottom end a stake holder which receive a stakes that are driven into the ground. Two different gate adapters are shown for mounting in a hinge like manner a gate to a T-post or the like.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 1992Date of Patent: October 18, 1994Inventor: James T. Malloy
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Patent number: 5335753Abstract: A support stand formed by a plurality of identical panels each having multiple slots which allow the panels to be assembled into a variety of different configurations or shapes. The panel is generally rectangular in shape, having at least two slots extending generally half way through the panels, with the slots being located on opposite corners. Optionally, a third slot is formed in the center of the panel parallel to one of the other two slots. The panels can have a recess that creates extensions at each corner that support a workpiece or form legs. A bracket can be mounted in grooves of each panel to hold a cutting guard.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 1993Date of Patent: August 9, 1994Inventor: Michael J. Campbell
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Patent number: 5332289Abstract: A multi-part article of furniture, such as a chair or table, capable of being assembled without tools or glue is disclosed. The legs of the table or chair can be rigidly, but removably, attached to the table top or chair seat by slideably engaging an elongated dowel protruding from an upper side surface of the leg into a mating slot formed in the end wall of an apron attached to the underside of the table top or chair seat. Alternatively, the elongated dowel may protrude from the apron and the upper side surface of the leg may contain a mating slot. Fastening clips may provide additional attachment between the legs and aprons and a separate dowel protruding from the upper end surface of the leg may mate with a bore in the underside of the seat or table top. In one embodiment, the length of the legs is varied either by replacement with longer-length legs or by the addition of leg-extension members.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 1991Date of Patent: July 26, 1994Assignee: Galsten Trading, Inc.Inventors: John R. Nottingham, John W. Spirk, Jeffrey M. Kalman, Robert G. Taylor, Roland A. Stenta, Emily P. Stenta
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Patent number: 5330192Abstract: A golf trainer has a continuous hoop formed by curved angle iron circular segments which are interconnected with short angle iron connector segments. The major segments have forward-extending flanges which, when joined together, form one continuous forward edge. A plastic wear strip with a U shape is pressed over the continuous edge of the joined flanges to form a continuous plastic wear strip for guiding the shaft of a golf club. The hoop has four lugs which extend rearward, joining two anchor adjustments. A base rod has U-shaped feet formed at front and rear ends. A front end which terminates upwardly in a front loop is connected to a lower lug. A rear end of the base rod extends upwardly to a rear loop. A lower adjustment rod has a lower loop which connects to the rear loop. An upper adjustment rod has an upper loop which connects to an upper lug. Sliders connected to an upper end of the lower adjustment rod receive a lower end of the upper adjustment rod.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 1993Date of Patent: July 19, 1994Inventor: James Amos
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Patent number: 5316250Abstract: A fluid container stand is provided having an extension member supported in an upright vertical position by an underlying base. The base is constructed from a plurality of planar base members and a plurality of planar union members. The base members are radially disposed about the longitudinal axis of the stand in an upright intersecting position and provide a slot at their top ends to receive the lower end of the extension member. The union members orthogonally engage the base members at predetermined vertical intervals along the longitudinal axis of the stand to securely maintain the base members in their desired position. The stand is further provided with a hooked structure mounted on the upper end of the extension member for suspending fluid containers therefrom.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 1992Date of Patent: May 31, 1994Assignee: Breg, Inc.Inventors: Bradley R. Mason, Jeffrey T. Mason
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Patent number: 5312076Abstract: A reflex fastener, specifically a snap consisting of a plug and corresponding socket, is disclosed for use in load-bearing structures (preferably, stands to support electronic keyboards). The plug is bevelled to form depressions into which corresponding engagement ridges in the socket will be seated when the structure is fully assembled. The plug and socket are also sloped or curved at corresponding angles which enhance the stability of the assembled structure. Ease of assembly and disassembly is enhanced without loss of stability by constructing the fastener by blow-molding a rigid, flexible material.A keyboard stand of unique appearance and stability which incorporates the inventive fastener is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 1992Date of Patent: May 17, 1994Inventor: Vladymir Rogov
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Patent number: 5287844Abstract: A campfire grill for cooking over an open fire is described as including a base support assembly with a plurality of legs extending away from an upright member. The upright member is of a predetermined height with a cooking implement support knob slidable along the upright member and lockable in a desired position. Cooking implements are interchangeably attached to the support knob for a cooking activity at the desired height above the campfire. A flange is described between the lower end of the upright member and the legs permitting the cooking implement and the upright member to be turned readily as an additional control over the temperature from the campfire.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 1993Date of Patent: February 22, 1994Inventor: Ted L. Fieber
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Patent number: 5241717Abstract: The invention provides a protective structure which can be used to protect a localized area within home or work place. The invention is especially usable as a protective structure for a sleeping area or for a work table area. The invention includes a rectangular frame, vertical support members and a canopy. The structure is ideally made entirely out of steel or like material. The vertical support members include at each corner, a pair of linear members, such as tubular steel members. Each pair of linear members is in abutment at their upper ends but are spaced apart by several inches at their lower ends. Also, each pair of vertical members is tilted inwardly towards the center of the rectangular frame by about 7 degrees. By these techniques, the support structure is extremely rigid and is extremely resistant to lateral moments.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 1992Date of Patent: September 7, 1993Inventors: Jon P. Ward, Shirley J. Ward
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Patent number: 5234115Abstract: A fireplace tool set stand includes a lower part and an upper part detachably mounted to the lower part. The lower part includes a bar with a threaded upper end and four legs extending from a lower end thereof. The upper part includes a plurality of hooks each having a downward hooked portion for hanging a fire iron thereon. The hooks are welded together at their common bottom end, with a flange formed at a periphery of the bottom end. A fastener is provided to the bottom end, with internal threadings formed in an inner periphery thereof for engaging with the threaded upper end of the bar. The fastener is retained on the upper part by the flange. Preferably, the legs of the lower part are foldable or detachable to provide a more compact volume.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 1992Date of Patent: August 10, 1993Inventor: Patrick Lin
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Patent number: 5209443Abstract: A lightweight stand for holding musical instruments is formed from first and second unitary blanks made of cardboard, paperboard or similar material. The assembled stand includes a pair of spaced apart legs and a tray for holding an instrument such as a xylophone at a height which is convenient for a musician who is seated. The stand also includes a pair of foldable shelves which may be extended to positions in which they support the xylophone at an elevated height desirable for a standing musician.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 1991Date of Patent: May 11, 1993Inventor: Ralph L. Maddox
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Patent number: 5197169Abstract: A casket bier pedestal has two vertical plastic sheets joined together at right angles along their center lines. They have horizontal edges, a central portion for which is notched. A rigid plastic cap having a cruciform slot receives and holds the horizontal edges of the sheets perpendicular to each other so that the pedestal does not become unstable.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 1990Date of Patent: March 30, 1993Assignee: Batesville Casket Company, Inc.Inventor: Ronald B. Gordon
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Patent number: 5181815Abstract: A collapsible bracing structure for bracing a load against shifting a surface bearing the load, including a pair of upright side frames extending longitudinally of the load-bearing surface and a plurality of elongated cross-braces each having opposite ends and extending laterally to the side frames to retain the side frames in an upright position. Manually operable, rotatable latches are provided for releasably attaching the opposite ends of each of the elongated braces to each of the side frames to define a rigid block having a bottom surface engaging the surface bearing the load and at least one upright load-engaging face.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 1990Date of Patent: January 26, 1993Inventor: Robert W. Haberkorn
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Patent number: 5178286Abstract: A rack for the display of objects such as flower pots, candy bowls, and fruit baskets. The rack includes arms which extend from a central shaft in a staggered fashion and which include disk-shaped bases on their distal ends for supporting the objects. Furthermore, the arms are slidable on the shaft such that the bases are vertically adjustable. For storage and transport, the arms and legs may be readily disconnected from the central shaft, and the central shaft itself may be broken down into pieces.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 1991Date of Patent: January 12, 1993Inventor: Harvey O. Allison, III
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Patent number: D329951Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 1989Date of Patent: October 6, 1992Assignee: Fehlbaum & Co.Inventor: Herbert Walter
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Patent number: D329952Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 1989Date of Patent: October 6, 1992Assignee: Fehlbaum & Co.Inventor: Herbert Walter
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Patent number: D330122Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 1989Date of Patent: October 13, 1992Assignee: Fehlbaum & Co.Inventor: Herbert Walter