Abstract: A sign stand and sign combination supported, when in use, by a pair of pivot leg assemblies secured along the bottom on the respective sides of the sign, each such assembly comprising a generally U-shaped leg having a generally linear center portion having formed therein a support locking aperture and a storage locking aperture, a leg support and a latch for engaging either the support locking aperture or the storage locking aperture for locking the leg either in a support position with the legs extending from the sign in a storage position with the legs substantially parallel to and adjacent the sign, is disclosed.

Abstract: A free-standing, portable support assembly for a hand-held powered saw or tool includes two angled hingedly interconnected support members. At least one of the two support members has a longitudinal tool support surface thereon which is disposed proximate to a saw blade or tool receiving element receiving opening. Adjustable stop means which has an upright force is also disposed proximate the opening and engages an edge of the saw or tool to retain it on the longitudinal support surface.

Abstract: The foldable sawhorse comprises a two-by-four wooden work member supported in a sheet metal channel near each of its ends. The channels are supported by two tubular leg assemblies pivotally attached to the channels. The pivotal attachments comprise an eye extending from the bottom of each channel and passing through holes in the walls of the legs of the leg assemblies. Each leg assembly comprises two legs and a base; the legs are flattened in crossection at one of their ends and welded to the base near its ends with the long dimension of the flattened section parallel to the axis of the base. The center portions of the bases are raised a distance equal to about 1/8 the lengths of the bases and are interconnected by a strap which determines the angles between the legs when the sawhorse is unfolded. A lock is provided to prevent inadvertent folding of the leg assemblies toward each other.

Abstract: A vertically displaceable rigid cover for a truck bed is connected to the truck bed by many of pair of linkages on each side of the truck bed. A fluid pressure actuated cylinder is associated with each linkage for lifting and lowering the rigid cover, and for causing a portion of each linkage to be received into and continuously urged against a vertical stop means mounted on the truck bed.

Abstract: An apparatus is set forth including spaced, vertical support members releasably mounted to a top horizontal frame member. Side vertical frame members include stabilizer legs pivotally mounted thereto to secure the organization in a vertical orientation for support of venetian blinds thereon. The top frame member includes a series of orthogonally and fixedly mounted pegs directed forwardly of the frame member to secure a venetian blind arrangement thereon. Plate bars are scissored and secured between the vertical frame members to enable collapsing of the organization when the top frame member is removed therefrom.

Abstract: A collapsible hammock support that selectively receives a hammock. The hammock support includes a ground engaging hammock support frame assembly and a rotatably attached hammock shade support frame assembly. The shade support frame assembly can be disposed at various lateral dispositions to selectively orient a sunshade attached thereto.

Abstract: A quick set-up sign stand comprising first and second leg structures each having a non-circular circumferential locking central portion and ground-engaging portions, the leg structures pivotally mounted to face plates, the face plates secured in spaced apart relationship for receiving the sign and a leg-locking latch secured in moveable relationship to the plates for selectively locking the legs in a support position is disclosed.

Abstract: A display stand has a base having a front and a rear, and a back support extending up from the rear of the base. Stops are provided at the front of the base. Means are provided for bracing the base and the back, in conjunction with an object, to form a stable triangulated structure. The bracing comprises a frictional finish on the stand for gripping an object and a horizontal support surface, with resilient stiffening elements between the base and the back and between the stops and the base.

Abstract: A collapsible musical instrument stand is described which is light-weight and portable. The stand includes an upright spine with spaced-apart legs. A yoke member is pivotably attached to the upper end of the spine. A brace is attached between the legs and is pivotable between open and closed positions.

Abstract: A modular sectional container for conserving substances, in particular for alimentary use, fit for being manually transported having the walls formed by panels made of insulating material, the edge of each panel being formed by two substantially V-arranged faces. Along both the faces of said edge which form a 90.degree. angle between them, there is formed a continuous groove for accommodating tridimensionally extending sealing means with the same shape as that of said container. In the vicinity of each corner of said panels, and on both surfaces, there are provided engaging means for connection means designed to join at least three panels together.

Abstract: A cover assembly for the bed of a pickup truck includes a rigid cover which is mounted on the bed by a plurality of spring-loaded arms which allow the cover to be vertically moved between a stored, closed position and an open, extended position. The folding arms include adjustment means which permits the orientation of the arms in the closed position to be adjusted to a selected orientation. Counteracting springs are utilized to facilitate deployment of the cover assembly to the open, extended position.

Abstract: A foldable support for a table includes three or more pairs of leg members coupled together by three or more frame plates. One end of each pair of leg members is coupled by a bending member. A sleeve which is fixed to each end of the frame plates is provided between the bending member and the leg member. The sleeve is rotatable relative to the tube so that the frame plates are foldable relative to the leg members.

Abstract: A portable snow making tower including an elongated metallic water pipe or conduit having a first discharge nozzle adjacent the upper edge thereof and an air supply conduit extending substantially coextensive with and secured with the water conduit. The air conduit is provided with an air discharge orifice adjacent the upper end thereof which is positioned such that the orifice discharge air therefrom under pressure in the form of a jet stream which is directed into the water discharged from the water nozzle to form a plume of atomized water at the top of the tower for making snow. The water conduit and air conduit are positioned at an incline and supported intermediate their upper and lower ends by two legs pivotally attached to the water conduit at the upper ends of the legs, and with the bottom ends of the legs spread thereby forming a tripod configuration which may be collapsed by pivoting the legs inwardly toward the water conduit.

Abstract: The bike stand is free-standing and separate from the bike. The stand includes a horizontal base or bottom portion, an about vertical middle portion, preferably conected to the front end of the bottom portion and an upper bike supporting portion connected to the middle portion. The upper portion includes a pair of laterally spaced rearwardly extending L-shaped arms connected at their upper ends by a cross-bar. The lower rungs of the arms support the bicycle or motorbike, for example, the tubular bottom portion of a motorbike frame.

Abstract: A lawn mower service lift has a mower supporting frame mounted for pivotal movement between raised and lowered positions on a base frame by a parallelogram linkage. A stop rail maintains the support frame in the raised position by abutting the parallelogram linkage in an over center position. The supporting frame lies between parallel side rails of the base frame which serve as a guide track to properly align a lawn mower on the supporting frame. The device is useful in performing repair and maintenance on push-type rotary lawn mowers.

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: A collapsible hammock stand comprises a main body frame having a pair of opposed frame sections, each such section having a longitudinally extending upper rail interconnected with a pair of parallel spaced lower rails, the sections being pivotally interconnected at inner ends of their lower rails to permit pivotal movement between open and closed positions. A pair of support arms, each of which is also pivotal between open and closed position is also provided. A pair of support legs removably connectable with outer ends of the frame sections provides upright support for the stand when the frame sections are in their open position and a pair of coupling means removably connectable with upper ends of the support arms is provided for holding a hammock between the support arms.

Abstract: An artist's easel comprises a framework adapted to receive and hold a canvas, and one or more wheels mounted on the framework and enabling the easel to be wheeled to and from a place of use. The easel also includes means for maintaining the frame in its normally intended attitude of use, and means which, in use, engage the ground on which the easel stands to resist any tendency of the easel to move along the ground.

Abstract: A cable assembly forming a number of tetrahedrons having common sides and vertices is maintained in tension by forces exerted on the vertices by a supporting structure. Spherical optical target objects are incorporated in the vertices and at points along the cables. The supporting structure consists of a central column having flexible radial arms at each end to provide necessary forces to the cable assembly. The arms may be folded to lie along the central column for compact storage of the total device.

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: An apparatus and method for maintaining articles such as automotive body parts, appliance body parts, tools, windows, masonry supplies and equipment, panelling, roofing material, and the like in an appropriate position for receiving service such as reconditioning, measuring, cutting, sanding, painting and the like. This apparatus selectively collapses for storage or shipment, and selectively opens to provide an easel-like support frame as well as multiple horizontally disposed support frames for servicing such articles.

Abstract: A cover assembly for the bed of a pickup truck includes a rigid cover which is mounted on the bed by a plurality of spring-loaded arms which allow the cover to be vertically moved between a stored, closed position and an open, extended position. The folding arms include adjustment means which permits the orientation of the arms in the closed position to be adjusted to a selected orientation. Counteracting springs are utilized to facilitate deployment of the cover assembly to the open, extended position.

Abstract: A traffic barrier is disclosed copmrising: two high visibility panels supported by a pair of legs joined by a cross-member, and a flexible substantially closed container which is supported by the legs or cross-members and adapted to be filled with a liquid for adding to the weight and stability of the structure. The liquid container allows the barrier to be easily moved, transported, and placed in use.

Abstract: A device for supporting a combustible package containing a heat-dispersible material and a combustible material while the package is consumed fabricated from a single rectangular sheetmetal blank. The blank includes a center area extending across the width of the blank defined by two spaced-apart center scorelines. End sections which are mirror images of each other extend from the center scoreline to the respective end of the rectangular sheetmetal blank. Each end section includes a rectangular inner portion which is bound on two sides and one end by the outer portion, and on the other end by the center area. The center area is fixedly attached to the one end of the inner portion and to the outer portion. The device is fabricated by folding the inner portions upward into a parallel position to provide a space therebetween for holding a combustible package.

Abstract: This invention concerns a domestic clothes drying rack, of the trestle variety, equipped with a peg tray, with centrally hinged connecting rods between the various arms of the clothes rack that permit said articulated arms to be opened or closed rapidly and easily.

Abstract: Device for preventing bed clothing from exerting pressure on the feet. The device has a base portion to fit between the mattress and the box spring, a connector portion that extends vertically, and a support portion that extends horizontally over the mattress. These portions are formed from rods and pivots rotatably mounting the rods. This stucture allows the device to be folded flat for storage and to be folded to the desired shape for use on a bed.

Abstract: A multi-positionable arrangement of substantially parallel bars which form a substantial track for a ball having mounting means for disposing the track to a position accessible to the feet, legs, hands and arms of the body to be exercised and means for spacing the bars apart to provide for adjustment of contact engagement with ball surface so that repeated stroking of the ball on the track path requires striking contact at a particular point on the ball surface and thereby exercise of some specific body muscles and reflexes.

Abstract: A bench stand in which two bisymmetric stand are coupled together by a pair of cross-linked flat bars. Their bottom ends are bolted to the legs of the stands. Their top ends can be bolted to any of a series of bolt holes in the legs. The middles of the flat bars are screwed together at a series of positions corresponding to the bolt holes on the legs. Thereby, the width of the bench stand can be varied. Additionally, height adjustable auxiliary legs are attached to the bottom of the main legs. Parallel slits inclined to the axes of the legs are formed in the auxiliary leg are a bolt through one of the slits is tightened to the main legs.

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 collapsible cable or wire spool stand which, when erected, provides a stable platform about which a spool of cable or wire material can be supported to permit the withdrawal of cable or wire contained on the spool. The support structure may be readily collapsed from its erected configuration to minimize storage space. In a collapsed configuration, the horizontally disposed axle, upon which the spool is supported functions as a convenient handle to form a convenient handle for carrying the spool support stand.

Abstract: Disclosed is a collapsable pole/stand device particularly adapted to be used to hold containers of medication for a patient so that the medication will flow under the force of gravity. The device includes a stand having inwardly collapsable legs which are mounted to a hub. Extending vertically from the central portion of the hub is a pole comprising a plurality of telescoping segments. These segments can be pulled outwardly from each other in an extended position to provide an elongated pole. Retainer members are used to secure the segments in the extended position. At the upper end of the pole is a hanger member which is secured to this end in a vertical position. At opposed end the hanger member has opened loops which enable the container to be attached to it.

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 support for a flexible hose which is characterized by its ability to provide a gradually sloping trough into which a flexible hose is laid and which can be set up and removed with a minimal amount of effort and in a minimal amount of time. The support includes a plurality of generally vertically extending support members that decrease in height as the support extends from one end of the support to the other. The support members comprise two side portions and a top portion, the top portion having an upwardly opening indentation for receiving a flexible hose. The support also includes a plurality of links pivotally fastened to the support members; some of said links have extensions that act as a base for the support. The cooperation of the support members and links forms a structure that is easily extended and retracted. Furthermore, the combination of the indentations in the top portion of the support members forms a trough into which a flexible hose is laid.

Abstract: A foldable trestle for supporting a flexible drain conduit is formed of four or more stretcher sections connected end-to-end by hinge sections. The stretcher sections each comprise a pair of angle members with upright flanges spaced apart at each end by a crosswise hinge member. The hinge member connecting the first and second stretcher sections is a single-pin hinge; the hinge members connecting the second and third sections and the remaining hinge members are double-pin hinges. For storage the first and second sections are folded back-to-back around the pin of their hinge. The spacing between pins of the second hinge is sufficient to permit the third stretcher section to be folded parallel to the second stretcher section but spaced therefrom so as to enclose the folded first stretcher section.

Abstract: The present invention in its preferred embodiment, is a collapsable and automatically assemblable shock corded tripod stand (10) constructed of a tetrahedral spider element (18) which acts as the interface between three support legs (12,14 and 16) and a vertical member (20). The legs (12, 14, and 16) and the vertical member (20) are formed from multiple first tubes (22) and second tubes (24). The force which holds the device in place and provides the impetus for the automatic assembly is tension provided by a first shock cord (48) and a second shock cord (50). The first shock cord (48) passes from the outermost tube (24) of the first leg (12), through the spider (18), and extends to the outermost tube (24) of the second leg (14). The second shock cord (50) passes from the outermost tube (24) of the third leg (16), through the spider (18), and extends to the uppermost tube (64 ) of the vertical member (20).

Abstract: A portable and foldable stand for musical instruments includes a pair of spaced apart supports each including a tubular main leg having a pivot collar, a brace leg, a brace, a pin for joining one end of the brace to the brace leg, and a latch for releasably attaching the brace to the main leg. The brace leg is pivotally linked at one of its ends to the pivot collar of the main leg and is joined to one end of the brace by the pin. The other end of the brace is releasably attached to the main leg by the latch means. A pivot is joined to the main leg, and an upper segment is joined to the pivot means. At least two cross members are provided each one including a releasable clamping sleeve for releasably clamping each cross member to each support. The clamping sleeve is releasably clampable and slidable on the upper segment and the pivot, thereby linking the pair of supports.

Abstract: A collapsible body support structure is provided having a pair of parallel support legs, a transverse bar and a substantially U-shaped carrier frame. The transverse bar contains at least two bar sections pivotally connected together. The transverse also includes end portions, which are secured to the support legs. The substantially U-shaped carrier frame includes a bight arm formed of at least two carrier sections which are pivotally connected together and have a pair of parallel arms. The parallel support legs have end portions. Pivot supports are pivotally mounted on the upper end portions of the support legs for pivotal movement of the carrier frame between the stored position adjacent to the support legs and an extended position. Spring-biased stopper plates are pivotally connected to the support legs for retaining the carrier frame in the extended position.

Abstract: An appliance tilt stand for releasably supporting a washing machine or other appliance in a forwardly tilted, secure position during servicing, comprises a base configured to be disposed on a floor surface and slid underneath an appliance to a point determined by the abutment of a stop member on the base with the inside lower front frame of the appliance. The base also mounts, a spaced distance rearwardly of the stop member, an elongated, pivotal support arm mounting a hook arranged to engage and support the rear bottom frame of an appliance in a secure, elevated position above the base of the stand, the base supporting the front lower edge of the appliance when its rear end is being supported by the pivotal arm.

Abstract: A cover assembly for the bed of a pickup truck including a rigid cover which is mounted to the bed by four spring-loaded arms which allow the cover to be moved vertically relative to the bed. The spring-loaded folding arms have arcuate bearing heads which minimize spring distortion when the arms are in their folded positions and have an improved locking arrangement for selectively securing the arms in their extended positions. The folding arms also have rotatable mounting brackets which provide stabilized mounting thereof on the bed of pickup trucks having variously sized upper ledges.

Abstract: Extendible support frameworks having the ability to contract from an extended position into a collapsed position wherein the upper mounting plate is lowered and laterally displaced with respect to the lower mounting plate. The frameworks include at least one articulated leg having a first part and a second part joined by an articulation pivot. The first part of the articulated leg is pivotally connected to the upper mounting plate. The second part of the articulated leg is pivotally connected to the lower mounting plate. At least one or more swing arms are pivotally connected to the upper mounting plate at one end and pivotally connected to the lower mounting plate at the opposite end. An interconnection element extends from the swing arms so as to slidably engage with the first part of the articulated leg.

Abstract: A support and attachment brace for a collapsible display panel structure having hub assemblies with outwardly facing fastening buttons thereon, including an elongated rigid bar or brace with top and bottom ends each being adapted for releasably interconnecting with one of a pair of confronting vertically aligned fastening buttons. A magnetic strip along the length of the brace provides a means for releasably attaching a sheet of material to the brace to cover the panel structure or display a graphic representation. A plurality of vertically aligned slots in the brace are adapted for releasably attaching shelving or other panel structure accessories to the structure.

Abstract: An adjustable jig for elevating plasterboard. The jig comprises a frame for supporting a rack which holds the plasterboard. Three telescopic members are supported by the frame and are individually adjustable to elevate the rack at a desired angular relation to fit uneven or angled ceilings. One of the telescopic members is provided with a hinged toggle operator whereby one side of the rack may be substantially lowered from the other side of the rack for easy loading of the plasterboard or for performing work upon the plasterboard before it is elevated. The toggle operator is easily moveable from a collapsed to an erect position to move the rack toward a lift position where the telescopic members may be adjusted by a workman as desired. The support frame has a base supporting the telescopic members and may be easily moved along a floor to any desired work position.

Abstract: A cover assembly for the bed of a pickup truck including a rigid cover which is mounted to the bed by four spring-loaded arms which allow the cover to be moved vertically relative to the bed. The spring-loaded folding arms have arcuate bearing heads which minimize spring distortion when the arms are in their folded positions and have an improved locking arrangement for selectively securing the arms in their extended positions. The folding arms also have reversible mounting brackets which provide stabilized mounting thereof on the bed of pickup trucks having variously sized upper ledges.

Abstract: A collapsible podium comprising a front panel, a rear panel, and a flat floor panel all in hinged relationship to each other essentially along respective adjacent edges. The floor panel has a rear portion and a front portion in hinged relationship to each other. Disposed along essentially the lower edge of the front panel is a lip projecting forwardly at essentially a right angle with said front panel and at an upward angle from a horizontal plane. The podium collapses and folds along the several hinged relationships, and can have releasable securement means which maintains the podium in a folded configuration.

Abstract: The purpose of this invention is a foldable music stand comprising a lectern or the like, which can be set in an inclined position, a vertical shaft and a folding leg support member. The lectern consists of a backplate and a shelf. The backplate is rotatably connected by a pivot means to the vertical shaft. The shelf of the lectern has a cross section in the shape of L and it is hinged to the lower edge of the backplate and attached by a lever into the vertical shaft. The lectern being in the inclined position or the operational position, a score is placed to rest against the backplate on the shelf. The leg support member is formed in a cross leg having a solid part and a moving part which can be moved in respect of this. The solid part is connected to the vertical shaft in the direction of the lectern. In the operational position the moving part is folded vertically in respect of the solid part.

Abstract: The invention is an improved accessory support system. The system comprises a main bar supported by a plurality of support legs. The main bar is comprised of a plurality of bar members which are connected to each other by hinges that either fold or may be disassembled. The hinges are arranged such that the bar members are capable of motion in the horizontal plane such that any configuration of the bar members around a central area may be obtained. The accessory support system may also be fabricated so that it is one piece that can fold up into a compact size for easy storage and portability. The legs are adjustable for height and the bar members can be various sizes and shapes. In addition, additional bar members may be added to extend or reconfigure the accessory support system.The legs may each have a base plate to secure the legs to a positional reference member such as a riser at pre-selected positions such that the exact configuration of the accessory support system can be reproduced.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a knock-down table formed by a pair of frames each constructed from a plurality of pivotally interconnected rods with each frame being foldable from a collapsed inoperative condition to an erected operative condition in generally spaced upstanding adjacent relationship to each other, the frames being self-locking and having upper pairs of corners at which rings are pivotally connected to selected ones of the rods, a pair of rails spanning the frames and including male connectors for insertion in innermost adjacent ones of the rings to thereby connect the frames and lend stability thereto, at least one additional rail spanning outer corners of each frame for further stability, and a planar supporting sheet supported generally atop and in spanning relationship to the rails to provide a table top for supporting articles thereupon.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a stabilizing foot for an exhibit frame of the type formed of a plurality of pivotally interconnected rods and hubs with many of the hubs having openings therein, the frame being capable of movement between a collapsed position at which the rods are generally in side-by-side relationship in a bundle and in errected position in which the exhibit frame is a relatively narrow and tall structure, the foot being defined by an elongated base disposed in underlying transverse relationship to the structure and adjacent openings in a pair of the hubs, a pair of ears disposed in upstanding spaced relationship relative to the base, each of the ears having an opening, and a pin passing through the openings of the ears and the openings of the hubs for connecting the ears and thereby connecting the base to the exhibit frame through the hubs thereof.

Abstract: A foldable swing set includes a crossbar whose opposite ends are supported by pairs of legs. Each pair of legs is secured to the associated end of the crossbar by a bracket which forms sockets sized to slidably receive the upper ends of the legs. Each leg is rotatably and slidably secured to its bracket socket enabling the leg to be swung perpendicular to the crossbar and telescopically received in that socket to help support the swing set in its erected position and to be withdrawn from that socket and swung parallel to the crossbar in order to fold the swing set into a compact package.

Abstract: Portable cooking apparatus including a support base, a support column and a grill member. The support column is pivotally attached to the support base for movement from a first position, adjacent the support base, to a second position extending upwardly from the support base. The grill member is selectively positionable on the support column and removable therefrom to allow the support column to assume the first position.