Abstract: The wire stand of the present invention includes an upper rim of wire steel in a substantially rectangular configuration, a lower rim of wire steel of similar configuration and a pair of wire legs with each formed as an integral unit with each wire leg affixed at one end thereof to the upper rim and affixed to the lower rim such that the upper rim and lower rim lie in substantial parallel alignment to one another and extending below the lower rim to maintain the lower rim a fixed distance above the support upon which the stand is placed.

Abstract: A storage system having a pair of parallel, spaced side braces and a plurality of interchangeable wire racks, shelves and baskets secured and suspended between the side braces. The side braces are mounted directly to a wall or other flat surface. The side braces are provided in interlocking sections and can be joined together to form a side brace as long as desired. Each side brace has a plurality of evenly spaced keyhole-shaped openings formed in an inner surface. The openings in one side brace are parallel to the openings in the other side brace. Each shelf, rack or basket has side extensions designed to engage the openings. Each side extension terminates in a retention means, for example a knob that engages and is secured in the opening. The rack, shelf or basket can be moved between openings to raise or lower the height of the unit.

Abstract: A hanging apparatus (10) for a dumbbell (12) of the type having a straight cylindrical bar (14), a sleeve (16) on the straight cylindrical bar (14) and weights (18) at opposite ends. The hanging apparatus (10) comprises a frame (20) having a hook (22) at a first end. A structure (24) is for attaching a second end of the frame (20) to the straight cylindrical bar (14) of a dumbbell (12). The hook (22) will suspend the dumbbell (12) from a support shaft (26), enabling a person (28) using the dumbbell (12) not to reach down to a floor to pick up the dumbbell (12) and lower the dumbbell (12) back to the floor upon completion of a workout. These movements would put undue strain on forearm (30) and elbow joint ligaments and can cause severe damage to the entire arm muscles, tendons and tissues of the person (28).

Abstract: The wire stand of the present invention includes an upper rim of wire steel in a substantially rectangular configuration, a lower rim of wire steel of similar configuration and a plurality of wire legs affixed at one end thereof to the upper rim and affixed to the lower rim such that the upper rim and lower rim lie in substantial parallel alignment to one another with the wire legs extending below the lower rim to maintain the lower rim a fixed distance above the support upon which the stand is placed. Each wire leg includes an offset for forming a substantially horizontal displacement of the wire leg relative to its point of attachment to the upper rim so that the wire legs of one wire stand can readily nest within another wire stand without significant wedging.

Abstract: A desk stand for a hand-held computer allows both variation in viewing angles of the computer display, and the ability to connect the computer to external, peripheral devices. The stand allows clearance for the computer to mate with a docking port which in turn connects to peripheral devices such as a modem or a printer. Thus, the capabilities of the computer are greatly expanded. In addition the computer can be positioned on the stand to allow easier access to its input tablet. Thus, both right-handed and left-handed persons can position the computer so that data entry is more convenient. Moreover, the computer can be positioned in a manner that reduces glare on the computer display unit.

Abstract: Apparatus for supporting cooling pipes for an ice rink comprises an elongate base on which is mounted a plurality of upstanding vertical legs and cross wires for supporting the pipes and reinforcing bars necessary for burying in a cast layer of concrete. Each cross wire defines a generally U shaped cradle for properly supporting the cooling pipes. The apparatus can also provide supports for a lower layer of horizontal reinforcing bars and an upper layer of horizontal reinforcing bars which are properly spaced from the cooling pipes.

Abstract: A frame for holding a sandbag for facilitating the filling of a sandbag by one person. The frame has a generally rectangular support member which is held at an angle to the ground so that the top of the opening is higher than the bottom of the opening. The open end of a sandbag is inserted through the support member and folded back over it. Then sand can be easily shoveled into the open end of the sandbag preferably by resting the shovel on the bottom of the generally rectangular support member and merely lifting the handle. When the sandbag is full the top is removed from the generally rectangular support member and tied in a conventional manner and another bag is placed through the opening for filling.

Abstract: A free-standing, collapsible, three-dimensional wire framework and light supporting display for use as a light sculpture includes a plurality of wire frame assemblies hingedly connected to each other for enabling the framework and display to be quickly and easily unfolded and erected for use. Each of the wire frame assemblies defines a portion of a figure, such as a deer, and the wire frame assemblies can be quickly and easily folded together into a compact configuration for transport and/or storage.

Abstract: A stand or rack specifically designed for the display of gourmet pots and pans. A table-top model and a floor model include inwardly extending arms and a ball-bearing assembly which allows the upper portion to be rotated for ease of use and display. The design also includes an upper ring structure which allows lids to be conveniently stored. The design may be readily manufactured for widespread commercial appeal.

Abstract: A bag holder and support apparatus and method which provides a simple, inexpensive device to support sandbags and accelerate the filling of the bag with material while in the supported position. The bag holder is designed to move between a collapsible, generally flat, non-use position where it may be stored or shipped quite easily, and an upright, easily assembled use position for use in supporting and filling purposes.

Abstract: A banana hanger which has a base member with a hole therethrough, the base having a top and a bottom. A hollow banana, for example, made of plastic or wood is provided and has an opening in the top and the bottom thereof. A rod extends through the banana, the rod having a banana hanging hook on the top end thereof, outside of the banana, and a bottom end, outside the banana, disposed in the hole in the base for holding the banana hanging rod and artificial banana in a desired position.

Abstract: System for the mounting of shelving for pieces of crockery and the like, consisting of a multiplicity of identical modules (1), stacked vertically and interconnectable through tongue and groove pressure coupling, each of which has lateral and internal protrusions each with blind orifices, to house the rods (6) belonging to the relevant shelves, so that the selves (3) remain separated by a distance equivalent to the length of the modules (1), a minimum distance which is however sufficient to allow the placements of plates, bowls or other prices of crockery on each self, with maximum use of available space.

Abstract: A holder for collapsible bags, especially plastic bags. The holder includes a base and a support structure that extends generally upwardly from the base and has an upper portion distal the base. The holder further includes a pair of opposed mounts that each are connected to the upper portion of the support structure and are each configured to capture a respective one of the bag's straps. Each mount includes a lower surface for supporting a respective one of the bag's straps in a raised position above the base and an upper surface disposed above the lower surface for selectively retaining the strap within the corresponding mount and preventing the unintentional removal of that strap from the mount. The holder may further include a handle that is removably coupled to the support structure.

Abstract: A tool rack includes main frame members each having legs for installation in abutment with a building wall structure. Arm segments of the main frame members project rearwardly and carry, at their distal ends, a bracket attachable to building wall structure offset horizontally from the first mentioned building wall structure. The bracket defines a fastener receiving, elongate area exceeding the distance between adjacent wall studs of the wall structure. Pairs of upper and lower rails carry barrier components to define areas for reception of tools or other articles. A modified tool rack includes front and rear frames joined by barriers defining tool receiving areas. Arms on the frames extend rearwardly and support, at their distal ends, brackets defining a lengthwise extending open area to receive wall insertable fasteners.

Abstract: A stand or rack specifically designed for the display of gourmet pots and pans. The structure includes a circular base and curved supporting arms for maximum stability of the unit. The invention provides enhanced access to and display of the pots and pans. The device may be economically manufactured and sold for widespread domestic and commercial uses.

Abstract: Apparatus adapted to hold a conventional hair dryer for the purpose of quickly drying a paint sample which includes a base member adapted to rest upon a horizontal surface, an upright support member extending from the base member, and a dryer retaining member having an aperture therethrough, disposed on the upright support member and spaced from the base member. The aperture is adapted to have a blower tube of a hair drier inserted downwardly therethrough, such that the body portion of the hair dryer will be retained against an upper surface of the dryer retaining member with the blower tube oriented generally downwardly through said aperture.

Abstract: Napkins can be arranged into many decorative forms using a frame which bounds a right circular cylinder. Napkins can be folded, inserted into the frame and arranged through and around the first base of the cylinder, through and around the second base of the cylinder, and through the cylinder lateral surface. Napkins can have color regions which present one pattern when fully flat open and which are transmogrified into a new form, such as a flower-like form, when arranged using the frame.

Abstract: A collapsible bag holder apparatus includes a fence member, leg members, and hinge members connected between the leg members and the fence member. The hinge members permit the leg members to be oriented with respect to the fence member in either an erect orientation or a collapsed orientation. Angle-control members are connected to the hinge members for contacting the fence member and for limiting an orientation angle between the fence member and the leg members when the leg members are in the erect orientation. The angle-control members are positioned below the fence member for contacting a bottom side of the fence member. An angle-control member is connected between two hinge members which are connected to two leg members and serves as a bridge between the two hinge members. The leg members, the hinge members, and the angle-control members are grouped together in two separate groups, a first leg group and a second leg group. The fence member has a longitudinal fence length.

Abstract: A floral kit and method including an open-mouthed container, a support and a rectangular box for holding a gift. The container holds a bouquet of flowers with their stalks projecting through the open mouth. The support has an upper cradle portion joined to a leg that projects downwardly from the cradle portion. The cradle portion includes back, bottom, front, and edges portions that cooperatively define a pocket with an opening of a predetermined size. The leg has a length sufficient to extend into the open mouth of the container to position the cradle portion of the support adjacent to the open mouth of the container. The box, for example a jewel box for a compact disk, is sized to fit at least partially within the cradle portion of the retainer. A block of floral foam can be removably positioned within the container for receiving and supporting the ends of the flower stalks to position the blossoms of the flowers positioned outside of the container.

Abstract: A sterilization system attachable to an autoclave or in the form of a free-standing auxiliary unit adapted to receive cassette type sterilization containers for causing a high volume of air heated to an effective drying temperature to flow into said chamber at a high air flow rate. A control effective to open a valve when the unit for supplying heated air is operating and to close said valve when the unit is not operating. A device for supporting medical or dental instruments during sterilization is also disclosed.

Abstract: An erectable wire frame structure for displaying a wire sculpture. The structure includes upper and lower frame assemblies which are pivotally connected by elbow-like hinges which allow the upper frame assembly to be rotated from a folded, closed position to an open, upright position. Retaining pins lock the frame assemblies in the upright position. Attached to the lower frame assembly is a rear frame assembly which is adapted to extend rearwardly at a predetermined angle from the upper portion thereof. The rear frame assembly cooperates with downwardly extending leg sections of the lower frame assembly to provide a support structure which is free-standing. Wire sculptures, such as light sculptures, can be attached to the wire frame, creating a light display which can be anchored in a lawn, hung on a wall or allowed to stand alone using the rear frame assembly for support. Alternatively, the wire sculpture itself may form a portion of the wire frame structure.

Abstract: The present invention is related to an apparatus for retaining cooling pipes employed in an ice rink on a floor supporting the rink. The apparatus comprising a plurality of pipe support sections or chairs to be disposed on the floor of the rink. Each of pipe support section comprises a base plate adapted to rest on the floor surface, at least one pipe retaining element integrally connected to the base plate and projecting vertically therefrom at the position over and above the floor surface. An upper portion of the pipe retaining element being provided with a pipe locking means adapted releasably lock the cooling pipe, a bar supporting element integrally connected to the pipe retaining element. This bar supporting element being spaced on predetermined distance between the base plate and the upper portion of pipe retaining element. Bar supporting element being adapted to support a plurality of reinforcement bars.

Abstract: A unitary nursing bottle holder has an upper coil which is used to hang the bottle holder from an overlying member such as an infant carrier handle or an overhead infant swing seat support. A connecting segment is attached to the upper coil hanger at one end and to a lower combination handle and bottom rest at the other end. A bottle rest and bottle holder segment is attached to the other end of the lower combination handle and bottom rest. The elements of the holder are connected serially so that the holder may be fabricated from a continuous rod. A soft non-toxic covering, such as a vinyl tube is applied to the rod.

Abstract: There is described an improved apparatus for holding a liner or bag in an open condition, comprising a ground-engaging base and opposed frames adapted to extend upwardly from the base for supporting the liner therefrom, the frames being sufficiently spaced apart that attachment of the liner causes biasing of liner engaging portions of the frames against the liner for tensioning it into an open condition.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: A detachable iron support suitable for use with an ironing board, table or the like comprising a frame, a plurality of support members and a belt attachment assembly. The frame is shaped correlatively to the face plate of an iron and the support members are shaped such that each support member has a straight segment located between two leg segments. Each straight segment has a centrally located depression. The frame and support members are mated at a position along the leg segments opposite the ends of the leg segments so that the frame is located above the straight segment and depression thereby creating an enclosure. The belt attachment assembly is comprised of a strap, a plurality of shaped plates and a fastening means. The mated frame and support members are attached to the belt attachment assembly by placing the depressions of the straight segments of the support members between the shaped plates and strap and affixing the shaped plates and strap by either permanent or semi-permanent means.

Abstract: A compact shoe drying rack made of three simple parts and which is capable of being easily installed firmly between an ordinary house floor register and the floor. Simple installation requires slightly raising the register and inserting the lower legs of the rack between the floor and the register, letting the register rest upon the legs, thereby holding the rack in place during the time shoes are to be dried. It also has the capability of being easily removed from the installation without the use of tools. For easy storage and shipping it can be folded flat and slipped into an ordinary large, flat mailing envelope without the need to disassemble.

Abstract: A coated wire shelf assembly capable of free standing support and collapsible to a reduced size to facilitate shipping and storage thereof. The shelf assembly includes a shelf and a pair of laterally spaced shelf supports connected by hinge joints to the shelf. Separate locking mechanisms releasably secure each shelf support in a shelf supporting position and allows each shelf support to be rotated about a respective hinge joint to a storage position to substantially reduce the size of the shelf assembly thereby facilitating shipping and storage thereof.

Abstract: A lawn and garden hose anchor is disclosed which comprises a first elongated soil-engaging straight spindle member adapted to be inserted vertically into the ground, and a second hose-engaging member integral therewith and offset laterally with a hose-engaging loop. Two forms of hose-engaging loop are disclosed for anchoring either flat cross section soaker-type hose or conventional circular cross section hose. The first of these is a relatively flat clip or clamp. The other is a single loop helix having a straight end segment extending tangentially upward spaced from and generally parallel to the spindle.

Abstract: The disclosed invention relates to a support structure for mounting a keyboard on top of a monitor. When mounted on top of the monitor, the invention provides a near horizontal, flat platform for support of a keyboard. The support structure holds the keyboard securely and utilizes no additional work space.

Abstract: A collapsible display rack designed particularly for mounting floral displays. The rack comprises a looped rod base frame mounting a grid of spaced, horizontally arranged wire-like elements secured across its face. A collapsible, bracketed standard supports the grid. A plurality of hooks, and a trough for holding tools and supplies are demountably mountable on selected components of the grid in desired locations.

Abstract: Ring assemblies for supporting one or more refuse, garbage or lawn and garden bags so that such bags are retained in an open configuration and vertically stabilized to thereby facilitate the filling of the bags and wherein the assemblies include primary ring members which are cantilevered from support racks having horizontally offset support members and wherein the bags are locked to the primary ring members by secondary ring members that are selectively supported by the primary ring members.

Abstract: An apparatus for supporting an object includes a member having a plurality of connected bent portions. The portions include pair of generally horizontally extending, spaced apart, generally parallel lower legs each having a free end and an opposite end connected a lower end of one of a pair of vertically extending first uprights each connected at an upper end to a generally horizontally extending first cross beam. A pair of generally horizontally extending arms are each connected at one end to one of the first uprights between the upper and lower ends and at an opposite end to a lower end of one of a pair of generally vertically extending second uprights each connected at an upper end to a generally horizontally extending second cross beam. A pair of upper legs each have one end connected to one of the first uprights and extend generally horizontally parallel to and spaced above the lower legs a distance generally corresponding to a thickness of carpet in a vehicle.

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: An adapter support holds a desktop computer enclosure securely in a vertical position on a floor installation. The adapter engages the enclosures footpads and may be alternatively assembled to stabilize the enclosure in the center of a floor, or may be configured to permit installing close to a wall.

Abstract: A movable display rack assembly especially adapted to permit loading of products such as bread and other bakery goods in one area of a store followed by movement of the loaded rack assembly to another store location. The display assembly preferably includes a pair of spaced lateral supports, a pair of spaced wheels adjacent the bottom rear of the supports, a plurality of vertically spaced shelves on the lateral supports, and front and rear retention members adjacent each shelf. The wheels are supported behind the shelves such that the weight of the shelves and any items thereon will urge the bottom of the lateral supports against the floor for stable support. The display rack may also include side retention members adjacent each shelf and a releasable, pivotable header support on the upper rear of the display assembly to provide support for an advertising display above the shelves.

Abstract: Retention ring assemblies for supporting one or more refuse, garbage or lawn and garden bags so that such bags are retained in an open configuration and vertically stabilized to thereby facilitate the filling of the bags and wherein the assemblies include ring members which are cantilevered from offset horizontal support racks which may be free standing or suspended from other structures.

Abstract: A support frame for supporting a computer and its accessories comprises a base frame assembly and an upper frame assembly, each having two side rails and two end rails defining a respective peripheral frame, retaining means on each peripheral frame to retain a computer or a computer accessory against dislodgement when supported by the base or upper frame assembly, and two carry handle assemblies which join the rails of the base frame and upper frame assemblies and retain them horizontal, each handle assembly having a handle which extends outwardly away from sides of both the base and upper frame assemblies.

Abstract: A tomato vine supporting device having a plurality of spaced vertically elongated rods equally spaced in a circular configuration. The upper ends of the rods terminate in an outwardly and downwardly extending arm with the outer ends of the arms terminating in upwardly extending hook elements. A first circular horzontal ring is removably nested in these hook elements. Second hook elements are mounted on the upper ends of the rods, and third hook elements are secured to the rods intermediate their upper and lower ends. Second and third rings are removably nested in the second and third elements, respectively. The lower ends of the rods can be inserted into the ground, mounted in sockets within an earth container, or otherwise secured to the rim of an earth container.

Abstract: A cooking pot lid stand for cooking pot lids, serving dish lids, casserole dish lids, or other lids which have a handle or knob at its top center. The stand includes a base attached to the underside of a cradle. The base includes two L-shaped rods of equal length and thickness. Each L-shaped rod includes a vertical and a horizontal. The vertical has a curved portion. The horizontal includes a flat section, an arch, and a bend. Cradle includes a V-shaped bar with an end portion and two legs, which arced outward. Each leg includes an arc portion and an end portion. The arc portion is bow shaped to create a lid cradle and the end portion is rounded. The legs of the cradle are tapered for a pleasing appearance. A lid is placed upside down on the cradle while adding ingredients, stirring ingredients or serving.

Abstract: A support stand comprises two bent rigid wires joined at about their centers to form a spider-like configuration having an elevated surface suitable for supporting a potted plant and having four legs each of which, particularly when thinly plated with zinc, copper, cadmium or alloys thereof, tend to resist snails and other such annoying pests that would otherwise climb to the potted plant and damage or destroy it.

Abstract: Flexible bag dispensers for plastic bags such as those used to carry merchandise purchased in grocery stores or hardware stores. The dispensers are generally "w"-shaped to form two cells in order to dispense two sets of bags. The frame is formed by a back portion which connects three or more side portions which support the bags. Flexion members such as spring-loaded hinges may be mounted to and connect members in the back portion, one or more side portions, or at intersections between one or more side portions and the back portion to allow the side portions to flex when a person or object impacts the dispenser.

Abstract: A two-wire structure for use in suspending plastic bags on a rack is formed by inwardly bending each of the end portions of a single straight length of wire such that each lies against the middle portion thereof with their terminal ends butt welded together and with an upwardly directed looped protuberance formed on each end of the two-wire structure. Each end portion of the two-wire structure so formed is then bent to provide cantilevered support arms extending at right angles from each end of the middle portion thereof which forms the back of the two-wire structure by which the cantilevered support arms are attached to a rack. Such a construction provides the upwardly directed looped protuberances for use as safety precautions on the ends of the cantilevered support arms and further assures that each of the cantilevered support arms is provided with a continuous surface throughout its length.

Abstract: A merchandising rack comprising a support wall affixed to a planar base. A pair of bag-support arms overlie the base in upwardly spaced relation thereto. A pair of side arms extend laterally from the support wall intermediate the bag-support arms and the base, and include retainers for engagement of bag handles thereover. A pair of trays extend to the opposite side of the support wall from the base and are interconnected by a vertical rear support which is engaged with and supported by the vertical support wall by upper and lower stand-off brackets. The vertical support mounts a display panel transversely across the upper end thereof. The opposed ends of the trays are interconnected by side legs which terminate in lower support feet.

Abstract: A novelty watch construction which may be selectively used as a wrist watch, a bracelet, a jewelry ornament, or placed upon a horizontal surface to be used as a desk clock or the like. The novel construction employs a casing element adapted to either house the watch movement directly, or engage an existing watch case. The housing is provided with a threaded or contoured socket. In lieu of a watch strap, there is provided an elongated member having a flexible metal core capable of retaining an imparted shape, the casing being enclosed in a flexible cover of synthetic or natural rubber-like material. One end of the flexible member is provided with means engaging the socket in the housing.

Abstract: An adapter support holds a desktop computer enclosure securely in a vertical position on a floor installation. The adapter engages the enclosures footpads and may be alternatively assembled to stabilize the enclosure in the center of a floor, or may be configured to permit installing close to a wall.

Abstract: A bent wire soapholder for storing bar soap to allow for draining is disclosed. The soap holder provides minimal contact area with the soap bar, allows mechanical drainage of contact area and provides minimal contiguous surface area below the soap bar supports. The device provides base and soap bar supporting rods which extend forwardly, inwardly and downwardly from rear side of holder to the front. Each supporting member provides a pre-determined length of support surface and a lower V shaped point of drainage. Numerous attachments and base structures are also disclosed.

Abstract: A portable holder for a hand held type electric soldering iron which iron includes an insulated handle, a heater section and a bit. The holder includes a first support and a bit support supported in spaced relation on a base. The first support and the bit support are adapted to support an iron in a first position wherein the iron is in a stand-by or storage position with the bit in the bit support. The bit support has a shield of material to inhibit air flow about a bit contained therein. The bit support is constructed such as to prevent direct accidental contact with it. A second support spaced from the first support is with the first support adapted to hold an iron in a second position wherein the iron is held in an operable soldering position. The base is provided with a plurality of peripherally located posts about which the electric cord of the iron may be wrapped for storage.

Abstract: Dispensers for storing flexible bags and holding such bags open at an appropriate height while they are being filled with items. The dispensers include a bag container or holder means such as a spool or hook which may be adjustably mounted vertically and laterally to the dispenser frame. A suspending means corresponding to the bag container means holds the handle of the bag not held by the container means and may accommodate an extender to allow the bag handle to be held adjustably in height. Such a dispenser may also be formed to be adjustable in width to accommodate larger bags and spread them appropriately for optimal wall separation. Novel C-shaped brackets may be used to receive wire rungs on the dispenser frame to allow the dispenser to be manually removed and remounted with a single swift motion at various heights to a counter, wall or other surface.