Abstract: A collapsible tripod stand for supporting an instrument in a spaced position above a supporting surface. The collapsible tripod stand will normally have a slanted main supporting member which has an upper end upon which is to be mounted the instrument and a lower end which is to be located against the supporting surface. Mounted to the main supporting member are a pair of legs which are angularly disposed relative to each other when such extend transversely to the main supporting member and are in contact the supporting surface. Each of the legs is connected by links to a middle clamp band mounted on the main supporting member with this middle clamp band being slidably movable thereon. Movement of the middle clamp band is capable of locating the legs in numerous transverse positions relative to the main supporting member or when in the collapsed position the legs are located alongside and substantially parallel to the main supporting member.

Abstract: A quick release mechanism is provided for securing a member to a structure, such as a support leg to a sign stand, wherein the member includes a slot having a bottom surface and the structure has a slot having an open top end. A latch member releasably attaches the member to the structure, and is adapted to extend axially through both the member and structure slots, so that a proximal portion of the latch member extends forwardly of the member slot and a distal portion of the latch member extends rearwardly into the structure slot. With this arrangement, when the latch member proximal portion is actuated downwardly, the latch member distal portion swings upwardly through the open top end of the structure slot, thereby disengaging from the structure slot and releasing the member so that it may pivot relative to the structure.

Abstract: A handle includes two rods slidably engaged in two tubes each having two openings formed in the upper and lower portions. A earth is engaged in the lower portion of one of the rods and has a projection engaging through the orifice for engaging with either of the openings. A pawl is pivotally coupled to the rod for disengaging the projection from the openings. A button has a column for engaging with the pawl and for moving the catch in order to disengage the projection from the openings. A frame is pivotally coupled to the tubes and movable out of the tubes for carrying objects.

Abstract: A stand or tripod for receiving and holding objects, particularly musical instruments and/or accessories includes a center shaft and adjustable legs which are slidably mounted on the center shaft, wherein at least one of the legs can be swung about the center shaft. The legs are connected to sleeves arranged at the bottom end and at the top end of the shaft, wherein each sleeve is composed of a pair of sleeve members which are concentrically nested into one another.

Abstract: A portable hair styling and barber chair comprising a lightweight collapsible tetrapod base unit. A lightweight foldable seat assembly fits upon the base unit. When the seat assembly is disassembled from the base unit, the chair can be carried with little effort from place to place and can conveniently fit into a trunk of an automobile.

Abstract: A pistol steady rest which also may double as a walking staff wherein a slender, rigid, telescopically-adjustable support rod is provided with a knurled hand grip adjacent its upper end and mounted in said upper end is a replaceable hard nylon pistol barrel support member comprising a cylindrical deformable plastic plug having its lower end screwably attached to said rod and having a recessed groove in its upper surface to snugly receive and support a pistol barrel. Grasping the knurled hand grip allows the shooter to steady the wrist of the hand grasping the hand grip while the other hand deploys the pistol barrel in the recessed groove and braces atop the wrist of the first hand to provide a rigid pistol firing position.

Abstract: A portable support stand for camera unipods and camera equipment. The support stand includes a cylindrical body adapted to receive and contain a camera unipod stand or the like and to which a camera can be mounted. A series of legs are hingedly attached to a pair of collars slidably mounted about the cylindrical body. As the collars slide along the body of the support stand, the legs of the support stand are extended and retracted between a compact non-operative position and a spread apart operative position.

Abstract: A portable fishing pole support holder. The holder includes support arms for holding the fishing pole in a variety of elevated, operable positions; legs which support the holder in a standing position; collapsing device for quick, easy, and efficient storage or transport thereof; and locking device for secure operation thereof.

Abstract: A folding golf bag stand including two legs pivotably fastened to a golf bag by a mount is provided. The folding golf bag stand includes a link frame having a top end pivotably connected to the legs and a bottom end coupled to a base plate hinged to the bottom of the golf bag. A spring supported between the legs, whereby the legs are forced by the link frame to extend outwards from the golf bag for supporting the golf bag in a sloping position as the golf bag is placed on the ground to depress the base plate.

Abstract: A portable hazard-warning light assembly (10) that is designed to warn on-coming vehicular traffic of a hazardous traffic/road condition. The assembly (10) consists of an elongated tubular body (12) having attached to its top edge (12A) a removable lens head (18) that houses an incandescent light bulb (62) that may be connected to a flasher (36). The bulb and flasher are powered by a single battery (60) that is housed within a battery compartment (20) located at the bottom edge (12D) of the body (12) and that includes a threaded battery compartment cover (28). The body (12) also has attached a slidable leg ring (34A) that has pivotally attached four retractable legs (34D) that are each supported by a leg brace (34H). To extend the legs, the ring (34A) is grasped and lowered. Conversely, to retract the legs, the ring is moved to its upward position. To apply power to the light bulb (62), the cover (28) is rotated which allows the battery (60) to move upwards and complete the electrical power circuit.

Abstract: A tripod stand for supporting a musical instrument or other object, wherein a main post is provided with an upper slide member to which the upper ends of the three legs of the tripod are hingedly connected. A respective articulated arm connects each leg with the lower portion of the main post. Movement of the slide member up and down causes selective inward and outward movement of the legs. One of the articulated arms is longer than the others and is attached further up its associated leg than the other articulated arms. Consequently, the downward movement of the slide member causes that leg attached to the one arm to move outward further from the main post, making the bottom ends of the legs move from defining an equilateral triangle to defining an isosceles triangle and thereby tilting the main post. Greater stability can be achieved by increasing the angle between the two legs that are opposite the leg having the one longer articulated arm.

Abstract: A golf bag stand having both an actuated state and a disabled state. The bag has two legs pivotally mounted side by side at the top of the bag. Each leg carries a sliding bracket which can be held in a disabled position and an actuating position. The two arms of a V-shaped spring push rod fit within the bracket, the arms being spring-pressed towards one another. The lower end of this rod forms a projector. When the stand is in its disabled state, the projector does not extend beyond the base of the bag; when in its actuated state, the projector extends two to three inches below the base of the bag. When the device is in its actuated state and the user puts the bag down on its base, the projector touches the ground and is forced upwardly relative to the bag. This forces the legs to swing outwardly, forming, with the bag itself, a tripod-like stand for the bag.

Abstract: A tripod especially suited for use by a court reporter for supporting a court reporter's stenographic machine, the tripod providing an adjustable support leg that allows the stenographic machine to be firmly and stably supported in space at different locations relative to the court reporter for increased comfort and change of position by the court reporter throughout the day. In one embodiment, the leg includes an adjustable block and pin which provides several different positions relative to the supporting brace of that leg aligned for change in inclination of the overall support device.

Abstract: A tripod stand for supporting a musical instrument or other object, wherein a main post is provided with an upper slide member to which the upper ends of the three legs of the tripod are hingedly connected. A respective articulated arm connects each leg with the lower portion of the main post. Movement of the slide member up and down causes selective inward and outward movement of the legs. One of the articulated arms is adjustable in length and is typically adjusted longer than the other nonadjustable articulated arms when it is desired to tilt the stand toward the leg attached at the one articulated arm. Such adjustability is obtained by making the one articulated arm telescopable in length or by providing that arm with an elongate slot that is slidable along the journal connection of that arm to the respective leg and is selectively positionable at a desired length for that arm.

Abstract: An autonomous ice penetrator/payload delivery system is provided which, when once launched from its parent vehicle will, upon reaching the surface of the ice automatically right itself to proper orientation with respect to the ice surface for penetration. A modified solid propellant rocket engine is used as the heat source to penetrate the ice rapidly and automatically is ignited upon the ice pentrator/payload containment vessel attaining proper orientation with its longitudinal axis substantially normal to the ice surface. The hot gasses of combustion produced by the modified rocket engine impinge upon the ice thereby melting it. As the ice is melted and penetrated, the penetrator/payload containment vessel will follow the receding ice surface either by gravity, or by motive forces provided by the modified rocket engine, or both.

Abstract: An inclinable stool for supporting the weight of the body and permitting a variety of inclined positions comprises a tripod base, supporting a vertically extending spring hinge assembly, a support column mounted on the spring hinge assembly and inclinable relative thereto, and a seat assembly disposed on the support column. A pair of spaced stabilizing members slidably and pivotally mounted to the support column rotate with the seat assembly and support column, thereby supporting the seated user against backwardly directed inclinations while allowing forward and lateral inclinations, regardless of the rotated position of the seat.

Abstract: A portable pool cue holder comprises a hollow cylindrical member and a retractable support assembly which comprises a plurality of legs that are biased open by compression springs and hinged to an assembly head; a collar that is inserted over one end of the hollow member having slots which guide the legs' extension; an inner retaining plate for limiting the extension of the support assembly and an annular member which engages a ledge above the foot of each leg and prevents the longitudinal movement of the support assembly out of the opened end of the cylindrical member. At the collared end of the cylindrical member, a cap is pivotally attached to the end of the collar for closing one end of the holder and prohibiting extension of the support assembly when the holder is not in use.

Abstract: Disclosed is a fully portable medical I.V. equipment stand/pole (12). This invention is a triple sectioned telescoping mast assembly (13),(14),(15), with each section able to be locked into the other by means of an internal rotary cam-clutch (16),(17),(18),(19), which maintains a desired height of I.V. fluid or feeding solution above the patient regardless if the patient is ambulatory or in bed. Opening or closing of the I.V. equipment stand/pole is accomplished with a single movement of a control handle(24) which controls the mast assembly support legs(23). Fluids and feeding solutions are hung from the hanger rod assembly (30,),(31),(32). A control knob (32) frees or restricts horizontal movement of the hanger rods (30), and the circular rotation of the entire assembly (30),(31),(32).

Abstract: Bipod mortar stand, having one support mechanism and one lifting mechanism, is disclosed. The support mechanism has two legs forming a bipod. Each leg is pivoted at one end to a bracket fastened to a central leg. Each leg has drive stops on the other end. A connecting rod connects each leg to an open ring mounted on the central leg. The ring moves up and down on the central leg and can be fastened on the central leg.The lifting mechanism is formed by the central leg and telescoping tubes and an interior tube is integral to a locknut and an exterior tube is integral to the mortar holding structure. An intermediate tube is capable of linear movement with respect to the other two tubes. A lifting device, mounted on the intermediate tube has conic gears, one conic gear is activated from an exterior crank and the other is integral to a shank which moves with the gear box and the intermediate tube. Anti-rocking guides are arranged on the exterior tube, the intermediate tube and the shank.

Abstract: A tripod for supporting a window washer's bucket or the like. The support incorporates three legs pivotally connected under a cage for receiving the bucket and pivotable between retracted co-extensive positions and spread positions angling downwardly and outwardly. The positioning of the legs is controlled by an actuator telescoped upwardly into the open bottom end of a vertical actuator tube mounted under the cage. The actuator is normally positioned in an extended position projecting downwardly beyond the bottom ends of the legs when they are in their collapsed position. Rigid coupling links are pivotally connected between the actuator an support legs such that retraction of the retractor upwardly into the tube raises the proximate ends of the links upwardly driving the lower end of the support legs radially outwardly to their support positions.

Abstract: A tripod (1) including three tripod legs (3) pivotably hinged on a carrier member (2) and of adjustable length. For fixing the length of the tripod legs (3) respective clamping devices (11) are provided. To adjust the height of the tripod, the clamping devices (11) on the tripod legs (3) can be actuated in common by means of a control handle (12). For this purpose three props (13) are hinged on the control handle (12), each one of said props being connected with one clamping device (11). In a lower stop position of the control handle (12), into which position the props (13) pass substantially horizontally, the length of all tripod legs (3) is fixed.

Abstract: An adaptor for tripods which can be used for close up photography, low angle photography, and for supporting cameras or lights. The adaptor has first and second sliders movably clamped on a leg of a tripod. A handle is pivotably mounted to the first slider and pivots between a first position bridging the first and second sliders and a second position extending outwardly from the tripod leg. A threaded screw on the free end of the handle opposite the pivoted end can secure the free end of the handle to the second slider when the handle is in the first position. The threaded screw permits mounting of cameras or accessories when the handle is in the second position.

Abstract: A tripod for a camera which comprises a left leg, a right leg and a center leg which are connected so as to extend adjacently in parallel with each other in the same plane when they are not used, said left leg and said right leg being pivotably connected, at a portion where the three legs are connected, so as to be swung within a predetermined angular range in said plane in the leftward and rightward directions, respectively, to be opened or closed, and said center leg being pivotably connected to said portion so as to swing in a direction perpendicular to said plane to be opened or closed.

Abstract: A tilt mechanism, particularly well suited for a control console such as a low profile keyboard is disclosed. Elongated spring biased links extend lengthwise of the console in side-by-side relationship. A pair of support feet, pivotally mounted on the underside of the keyboard are movable from retracted positions by the spring biased links to positions at which the keyboard is progressively more tilted. Control means consisting of a button or key selectively control the movements of the links under the action of the biasing means.

Abstract: A support assembly, for use with a table assembly for a recreational vehicle includes at least three support legs which pivots on a support collar which slides along a central support tube for the table. The outward pivoting motion of the legs is limited by struts which are pivotably mounted between the central support tube and each of the legs.

Abstract: A handle body is provided with a bipod support which includes a tube pivotable into and out of the body and locked in an adjusted position. The tube contains a pair of retractable legs which when extended, aid in support of a camera connected to the handle body.

Abstract: A knife sharpener, comprising a sharpening rod mounted in a base, includes a first expandable position for storage as a compact unit.Wing members project laterally from a central member to provide stability during use, but are retractable into a cutout in the central member for compact storage. The wing members are drivingly connected to a support block for mounting the rod, so that when the wing members are positioned for use, the rod is rotated to an upright position. However, when the wing members are retracted, the rod rotates to a horizontal position, within a recess in the central member, for storage.The knife sharpener includes a rod mounting assembly comprising a sleeve, having a diameter larger than the rod, to permit the rod to be inclined, in any direction, at a predetermined angle relative to the sleeve. This predetermined angle is adjustable by rotating a plug, threadedly mounted in the sleeve.

Abstract: A cymbal stand is taught comprising upper and lower tubular members in adjustable telescoping relationship. A pedal frame is affixed to the bottom end of the lower tubular member. The rearward end of a foot pedal is pivotally connected by a pair of arms to the pedal frame. The forward end of the foot pedal is pivotally attached directly to an actuating rod assembly extending upwardly through the pedal frame and the upper and lower tubular members. The pivotal attachments of the foot pedal arms to the pedal bracket and the forward end of the pedal to the rod assembly are coaxial, so that the pedal is swingable beneath the pedal frame between an operating position to one side of the pedal frame and a stowed position alongside the pedal frame and the lower tubular member on the other side of the pedal frame. The structure is provided with a set of pivotally attached legs terminating in footed free end.

Abstract: Photographic tripod apparatus which is easily transportable and wherein the legs thereof can be held in their collapsed position and released therefrom in a simple and reliable manner. In one embodiment, one of the legs is provided with a handle and a latch mechanism is provided between a portion of the leg adjacent to the handle and a slidable member on the sleeve type bushing by which the legs can be maintained in their collapsed position and released therefrom by the same hand as that holding the handle in a one touch manner. In second and third embodiments, one of the legs is provided both with a handle and with a bundling mechanism which holds the legs together in a bundled fashion, the bundling mechanism preferably being releasable by the same hand which holds the handle.

Abstract: A stand, especially for a projection screen, having a plurality of spreadable legs, comprises a post which is preferably of telescoping type, at the lower end of which is provided a guide for the legs. The legs are pivotal on a member which can be slid along the post so that in an upper position the legs are swung inwardly to form a compact, readily transportable and easily stored unit with the post. When the pivot carrier is moved downwardly toward the guide, the legs are spread apart outwardly.

Abstract: First and second legs (4 and 5) of a collapsible tripod (1) are pivoted to a third leg (6) and interconnected by two interpivoted bracing links (15 and 16).To swing the first and second legs (4 and 5) towards and away from the third leg (6), first and second tie members (24 and 25) extend, respectively, from the first and second legs (4 and 5) to an actuating member (18) which is movable longitudinally of the third leg (6).To prevent relative movement between the legs (4, 5 and 6), when the tripod (1) is in its extended condition, a control link (32) extends from the pivotal interconnection between the two bracing links (15 and 16) and the actuating member (18) and locking means (21) are provided for releasably locking the actuating means (18) to the third leg (6).

Abstract: A collecting device for receiving and containing leaking water and falling debris of ceiling leaks. The device comprises a large collapsible funnel member, preferably of rectangular cross-section, a collapsible base for resting upon a floor surface beneath the leak, and an extensible post mounting the funnel member on the base. When a ceiling leak develops, the base is set on the floor surface therebelow, and the post is extended to position the funnel member close to the ceiling in the vicinity of the leak. A flexible drainage pipe is connected to the device below the funnel to carry collected water to a remote receptacle, sink on the like. A mesh screen is mounted at the bottom of the funnel member to collect falling debris while permitting the passage of water to the drainage pipe.

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

Abstract: Multiple pivotable legs are radially extendable from a pole stand for a table top to permit support of the table top by pivotal extension of the legs for supporting the stand or the legs may be radially collapsed to permit engagement of the lower end of the stand with a fixed recess.

Abstract: A monorail mountain coaster for recreational transportation along an inclined path on a hill or mountain comprising a channel disposed on and spaced from the path, a chassis frame moveable along the channel, a coaster shell resiliently mounted on the chassis frame, riding wheels rotatably mounted on the chassis frame and engaged with the channel for movement of the frame along the channel, retainer wheels rotatably mounted to the frame disposed about and engaged with the channel to retain the frame on the channel and a brake pivotally mounted to the frame and engageable with the channel to stop the movement of the frame on the channel. The channel is suspended above the inclined path on, for example, the side of a hill, by suspension brackets which securely prevent the channel from moving. The frame with pivotally mounted shell is then allowed to roll along the channel on its wheels and provide entertaining and recreational transportation along the path.

Abstract: A stool type seat having a base with floor engaging suction cups to hold the stool in place, the single supporting post having a spring centered hinge to allow the post to tilt in any direction. A saddle type seat is rotatably mounted on top of the post. Stabilizing legs are attached to the post and are hinged to allow the post to swing forward and to some extent to either side, but the legs lock when the post is upright to prevent the stool from tipping over backwards. The structure folds and breaks down into compact components for transportation and storage.

Abstract: A tripod for a camera comprises a casing with a mounting part of a camera, and a slider in the casing. The slider is spring-loaded with a depressing spring so as to go down. A lockable member extends above the slider. To three forked parts of the slider, three legs are respectively hinged and spring-loaded with springs for opening the legs. A locking member is hinged to a frame which is fixed in the casing. A push rod shaped legs-opening control element is provided for shifting the lockable member. When the legs are put in the casing, the locked member engages the locking member so that the slider with the legs are held to the casing. When the legs-opening control element is pushed towards the lockable member, the locking member is shifted and the locked member is released from the locking so that the slider is pushed out by the depressing spring, and then the legs are opened.

Abstract: A tripod stand, providing a portable support for a projection screen, having a handle which is slidably movable on the standard of the stand and to which the case, which houses the viewing screen and its spring loaded roller, is swivelly connected. The handle is equipped with two latches both of which must be released for movement of the handle on the standard. The index finger of the hand gripping the handle, is positioned to release one of the latches and the other latch is released by the thumb of the same hand, leaving the other hand free for other functions, such as, manipulating the screen case. A bracket to which the legs of the stand are pivotally connected is slidably movable on the standard and cooperates with leg braces which are pivotally connected to the legs and standard for moving the legs between extended and folded positions. Detent members carried by the legs engage under the flared lower end of a collar which is secured around the standard for latching the legs in their folded positions.

Abstract: Instrument support pedestal having self pumping action providing pedestal pressurization for substantially counterbalancing instrument weight. The pedestal also having column alignable fold-up support legs adjustable for setting the verticallity of the column and compactness for transportation.

Abstract: A walking cane is provided with a collapsible stand adjacent its tip shiftable from an extended position wherein the stand supports the cane in an upright attitude, to a collapsed position wherein the stand nests neatly along the body of the cane above the tip, permitting the latter to engage the ground when the cane is used for walking. A manually manipulable remote control lever on the cane is mounted for over-center operation to permit selective locking of the stand in either its extended or collapsed position.

Abstract: An apparatus for raising and lowering a windable, portable motion picture screen which has a sliding pole inserted into a vertical opening within a hollow support cylinder in such a way that the sliding pole can slide up and down within the cylinder. A lever member is provided on the upper portion of the supporting cylinder to force against the sliding pole within the cylinder and hold it in position. The sliding pole is provided with a rack portion on one side thereof and rack and pinion gear drive means are connected to the side of the supporting cylinder in such a manner that they engage the rack portion of the sliding pole to move it up and down within the supporting cylinder as the gears are rotated.

Abstract: An improved instrument support structure including a post telescoped in a column, with means for adjusting their combined length, and three legs pivoted at the bottom of a column for swinging movement from adjacent the column to extended, base defining positions. The legs are locked by extendible struts including fluid actuators with one strut interconnecting each leg with the column. Fluid from a reservoir on the column is directed to all actuators when the legs are extended, and then valving is closed to shut off fluid intercommunication and lock the legs. The valving further includes provision for permitting one of the leg actuators to be manually pumped for drawing fluid from the reservoir and forcing fluid into the other leg actuators for easy setup of the structure.