Abstract: An interactive bed display for use in a retail setting to provide product information to a person, the interactive bed display comprising a bed including a mattress adapted to support the person, and a self-contained audio/video unit positioned to encourage the person to lie on the mattress such that the person is in a position to experience the benefits of the mattress, wherein the self-contained audio/video unit includes multiple stored audio/video segments and is adapted to receive an input generated from the person on the mattress, and wherein the self-contained audio/video unit is adapted to deliver at least one of the multiple stored audio/video segments to the person on the mattress based on the input.

Abstract: A hold block for fastening a structural elevator component, such as a landing door sill, an overhead structure of a landing door opening or a car door sill, to a base. The hold block comprises a fixing element for fixing the hold block to the base and a supporting element, disposed at an angle relative to the fixing element, for attachment of the structural component to the hold block, both of the elements being made of the same continuous plate-like material. In addition, the hold block comprises an adjustment elbow between the fixing element and the supporting element to allow adjustment of the angle between the planes defined by the elements, and a locking element for locking this angle.

Abstract: Walls of expanded polystyrene, concrete-receiving forms (referred to as insulated or insulating concrete forms or ICFs) need to be vertical while they are being filled with concrete and while the concrete is curing. An apparatus with a vertical member and a brace member is such that one person can erect it and use it to adjust walls of ICFs so as to be vertical or plumb. The apparatus is capable of being readily used with the forms of any manufacturer by being provided with asymmetrical brackets for detachably attaching the vertical member to a wall firmly, but not rigidly. The apparatus provides a support for a platform, or scaffold, for a person to stand on while guiding the concrete pouring and while plumbing the wall. The vertical member extends upward from the ground and is held firmly against the wall with asymmetrical brackets. The brace member extends from the vertical member at a pivot with the other end of the brace member attached to the ground or floor.

Abstract: A shelving assembly for supporting shelving of varying sizes. The shelving assembly includes an extendable shelf support comprising a stationary bracket and a slidable member slidably mounted on the stationary bracket. A securing means is provided for securing the slidable member in a selected position with respect to the stationary bracket.

Abstract: A mounting bracket assembly for adjustably mounting an object to a support surface. The bracket assembly includes a first mounting member removably attached to a support surface. A locking device is supported by the first mounting member and defines a plurality of locked positions spaced apart along an arcuate path. A first arm is secured to the first mounting member and supports a second arm which is movable substantially along the arcuate path for releasable engagement with the locking device at a selected one of the locked positions. A pivot connector interconnects the first arm and the second arm and facilitates selected angular positioning of the second arm relative to the first mounting member.

Abstract: A bracing assembly for controlling the vertical orientation of an upright structure, the assembly comprising: an angle brace having first and second ends, the first end for attachment to a fixed point adjacent to the structure; and an adjustable connector for connecting the angle brace to the structure; the adjustable connector including a mounting member for attachment to the structure, a brace mount for attachment to the second end of the angle brace, and a mechanism for movably connecting the mounting member with the brace mount and selectively adjusting the position of the brace mount under load conditions and in a substantially vertical plane. The bracing assembly may form part of a walkway assembly to provide a vertically adjustable walkway from which cement may be poured into forms for making a concrete wall foundation.

Abstract: A continuously adjustable surface mounting system for supporting objects in a range of positions with respect to a mounted surface. The system includes a surface mounted assembly and one or more support assemblies releasably secured at any point along a length of the surface mounted assembly. J-shaped bends formed in member(s) of the support assembly fit within T-shaped channels in the surface mounted assembly and react to cantilever force exerted upon the surface mounted assembly by binding within the T-shaped channels, thereby locking in place on the surface mounted assembly. Clips may be secured to the support assembly and tightened to prevent release of the support assembly from a force opposing the cantilevered force. A cantilevered member extending from the support assembly preferably supports a shelf on which objects may be placed. To adjust sag of the cantilevered member, tilt adjustment screws may be used to tilt the cantilevered member with respect to the remainder of the support assembly.

Abstract: An adjustable depth shelf mechanism comprises a fixed shelf mountable on a vertical support mechanism, an adjustable shelf mounted on the fixed shelf for inward and outward movement on the fixed shelf to vary the depth of the shelf, and locking means for holding the adjustable shelf in one or more extended positions with respect to the fixed shelf. The shelves comprise wire mat product support surfaces mounted on shelf brackets. The wire mats include longitudinal wires on top of transverse wires. Downwardly extending notches are formed in the transverse wires of the fixed shelf at positions corresponding to the desired extended positions. The longitudinal wires of the adjustable mat fit into the notches when the adjustable mat is at the desired extended positions, such that the adjustable shelf mat lockingly nests in the fixed shelf mat and the shelves present a substantially coplanar upper surface.

Abstract: A shelf bracket for supporting and adjustably attaching shelving to vertically support structure comprises an elongate member having opposite end portions, and an open U-shaped shelf supporting channel along a lower edge thereof. One of the end portions of the elongate member includes structure arranged to adjustably attach the bracket to vertical support structure. An inverted U-shaped shelf retaining channel extends along an upper edge of the elongate member. The open U-shaped shelf supporting channel functions to receive and support shelving when inserted therein, and the inverted U-shaped shelf retaining channel functions to snap fit over and thereby retain such shelving.

Abstract: A bracket (10) which is adapted to carry an item of merchandise (12) on a retail display fixture (11) includes a mounting member (16) adapted to be attached to the fixture (11). A support frame (24) is adapted to carry the merchandise (12) and is pivotally attached to the mounting member (16) so that the merchandise (12) may be carried at a selected angle relative to the fixture (11). An adjustment plate (22) carried by the mounting member (16) has apertures (23) therein to receive a protuberance (35) carried by the support frame (24) to maintain the support frame (24) at the selected angle relative to the mounting member (16). The support frame (24) includes laterally spaced, longitudinally extending side members (25) which include posts (26) receivable in hollow arms (27) at selected lateral positions to adjust the lateral space between the side members (25). Selected of a series of apertures (31) in the side members (25) receive a bolt (32) to hold the merchandise (12) on the support frame (24).

Abstract: This invention is a telescoping window support which spans the width of the window to provide support for an air conditioner or the like. The support includes first and second halves which each comprise a plurality of fingers which engage one another in a sliding fashion for proper telescoping. Wedges may be selectively attached to level the support on the window sill.

Abstract: The subject matter relates to the presentation of a type of retractable bracket structure, said bracket being comprised mainly of a main support plate and a retractable plate, wherein the main support plate has a long slide hole, after the retractable plate is saddled on the main support plate, it will be smoothly pulled or pushed to a certain length to suit the width of the placement plate to be installed, then a tightening piece is pulled through the long slide hole to tighten it and accomplish the assembly of the entire retractable bracket, which can be applied widely to various types of placement structures.

Abstract: A bracket for cable tray type conduit carriers constituted by three principal perpendicular walls forming a trihedron, a dorsal wall, a fixing wall for fixing conduit carriers and a lateral wall. The bracket is mounted to a U-shaped rail via a rod passing through a perforation in one side member of the rail, a hole in the lateral wall, bearing on a projection in the dorsal wall and finally passing through a facing perforation of a second side member of the rail. The fixing wall is provided with a system of notches out across the edge between the fixing wall and the lateral wall, the notches dividing the fixing wall into separate islets and being surmounted by tongues provided in the fixing wall over a fraction of the length of the notches. Notches constitute housings for longitudinal wires of wire mesh cable trays, the tongues being able to be bent down onto the wires.

Abstract: A shelf for being positioned on a generally parallelpiped shaped appliance is provided. The appliance has a top surface and first and second side surfaces extending therefrom. The shelf includes a platform on which articles may be placed and a first leg having a first end and a second end. The first end of the first leg is connected to the platform. The second end of the first leg includes one or more interlocking members configured to securely engage one of the surfaces of the appliance. The shelf includes a second leg having a first end and a second end. The first end of the second leg is connected to the platform. The second end of the second leg includes one or more interlocking members configured to securely engage one of the surfaces of the appliance whereby the first and second legs support the platform above the top surface of the appliance.

Abstract: An air conditioner support system is provided including a pair of suspenders each with a horizontally oriented member coupled to a respective side of a window. Coupled to the horizontally oriented member is a truss. Next provided is a support plate assembly including a pair of extendible plates. In use, such support plate assembly is engaged with the suspenders for supporting an air conditioner thereon.

Abstract: A refrigerator having a swing shelf swings the shelf according to the dimensions and quantity of stored items accommodated within a cooling chamber to employ the swing shelf in the stretched or erected state. The swing shelf is shaped as an alphabet "T" for swinging about a portion of crossing a horizontal plate and a vertical plate. The swinging position is classified into the stretched state and erected state, and support rods and slot parts separable from the side walls of the cooling chamber are installed for settling respective states. When the swing shelf is in the erected state, the horizontal plate is provided to the vertically-raised place to simply and conveniently accommodate the large-sized stored item regardless of the dimensions thereof.

Abstract: An adjustable shelving system having a pair of spaced uprights, each having a pair of spaced columns defining a plurality of mounting apertures which are adapted to receive fasteners securing brackets to the uprights, the brackets, in turn, supporting one or more shelves, each of which is provided with storing grooves for receiving storing units in their upright positions. Each bracket is provided with a pair of spaced slots angularly disposed with respect to a horizontal, one of the slots having an upper wall provided with indentations serving as a ratchet in conjunction with a fastener. The number of indentations that is selected determines incremental vertical movements of adjustability for the shelf. The lower edge of the bracket is provided with an upwardly facing flange which is adapted to receive a downward facing flange of the shelf.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a unique method for mounting and supporting a printer used with personal computers. The invention, a Vertical Printer Stand, is comprised of a printer stand base, printer support brackets that support the printer in a vertical position, adhesive backed mounts that attach to the printer side walls, and straps that attach to the adhesive mounts and around the printer, securing the printer to the stand. The entire assembly is then typically mounted to the wall using standard wall mount fasteners, with the printer mounted parallel to the wall. The primary purpose of this invention is to remove the printer from the desk and free up valuable desk and office space. The paper may either feed from the floor, desk top, or from an optional paper feed tray.

Abstract: A fixture adapted for mounting on railings and the like consisting of a pair of mounting brackets, each formed in a generally L-shaped configuration with horizontal and vertical legs. A horizontal projection on the vertical leg which includes a downward-facing vertical lip is adapted to be placed over and from the rear of the railing or similar structure. The horizontal leg also includes at its forward end a vertical lip which facilitates in retaining a horizontally disposed shelf or flower box in position on the support. Adjustment means are also included in both the horizontal and vertical legs to facilitate adaptation of the present support to a number of different environments and to a number of different-sized horizontally disposed objects.

Abstract: A fitting is provided for securing a wire storage product to a surface at any of a plurality of relative angles. The fitting includes a base portion for connection to the surface. A bracket portion includes structure for engaging the wire storage product. Hinge structure connects the base portion to the bracket portion, whereby the bracket portion can be pivoted about the hinge structure to engage the wire storage product at any of a plurality of relative angles.

Abstract: A cradle for an adjustable brace used for supporting an elevated concrete form floor between support beams during the curing of the concrete is provided. The cradle is adapted to receive the upper portion of two legs such that the legs can pivot towards and away from each other in a single plane, to enable the lower portion of the legs to be placed for support against opposing support beams positioned at varying distances from each other. The cradle is also adapted to receive and support a shoring member for suppoting the concrete form floor. The cradle may be adjustable for supporting shoring members at varying heights.

Abstract: A shelf coverting unit for a gondola display rack which is capable of converting from one form of shelving to another the gondola display racks of a number of different manufacturers or of a number of different designs. The racks have multiple uprights, each with a plurality of spaced slots on which shelves or shelf supporting brackets may be fastened to support the shelves at different heights. The unit includes a replacement shelf having in its rear panel a plurality of pairs of vertically spaced, horizontally elongated slotted openings. The shelf is supported on the uprights with separate brackets having forward and upwardly facing hooks which slideablyu engage the slotted openings to accommodate differences in upright spacing, and having rearwardly and downwardly facing hooks which engage the uprights. The brackets are oppositely offset and interchangeable to increase the range of upright spacings which they will accommodate.

Abstract: A shelf is provided for use in combination with a window having a window sill formed of a planar rectangular body having the rear edge adapted to rest on the window sill adjacent the window. Bracing means are provided for supporting the body at a level with the window sill, by creating at least one slot extending perpendicularly to its rear edge of the body into which and from which a bearing member is freely suspended. The bearing member has detents at the upper end which cause the member to slideably engage with the surface of the body so as to restrict the complete axial passage through the slot. A connecting rod is detachably secured at one end to the lower end of the bearing member and at its opposite end to the front end of the upper surface of the body. The connecting rod has a predetermined length wherein the bearing member is simultaneously extended by its full axial length from the body and is pressed against the front edge of the window sill and forms a fixed right triangle.

Abstract: A wall bracket for mounting a shelf within an area defined by two walls that intersect at an angle deviating from ninety degrees. The wall bracket has a cradle section and an integral back plate. The cradle section supports a side portion of a shelf. The back plate is convex to allow rotation of the wall bracket about a generally vertical axis, and elongated slots in the back plate to receive wall fasteners.

Abstract: A shelf assembly is disclosed for use with an appliance. The appliance has a top work surface with opposing side edges and a control panel disposed at a rear portion of and extending above the top work surface. The shelf assembly comprises a tray for providing an additional work surface and having opposite first and second ends. First and second side support panels are disposed substantially vertically and each has a top end adapted to be attached to a corresponding one of the first and second ends of said tray and a bottom end adapted for resting upon the top work surface. A bracket extends between and is attached at opposite ends to the first and second side support panels, respectively. The bracket has at least one foot disposed at a height above the top work surface and rests on the top of the control panel to steady the shelf assembly and to orient the additional work surface horizontally.

Abstract: An adjustable bracket assembly for supporting a shelf, the assembly including a bracket member having a notch therein for receiving a shelf first portion, a slide member moveably mounted on the bracket member and having a notch therein for receiving a shelf second portion, and a lock means for locking together the bracket and slide members.

Abstract: Movable scaffold having a car which is suspended from two carriages (15, 16) joined by a cross bar (18), said carriages rolling inside a rail (10) suspended from support members mounted on the roof. The cross bar carries a safety bracket (21a) of a T-shaped configuration. Lateral movements are effected by operating, from the scaffold car, an endless rope (33) cooperating with a grooved pulley (32), integral with a friction roll, which is applied against the bottom surface of rail (10).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a bracket which can mount different units to a vehicle body without the use of additional spacers or the like. The bracket has an offset support bolt so that upon the bracket being seated in a 180 degree reversed orientation, the bolt assumes a new position with respect to the vehicle body so that a different unit can be mounted using the same number of parts.

Abstract: The improved wall bracket assembly of the present invention comprises, in combination, a plurality (preferably two) of spaced, generally parallel, preferably vertical locator strips, each having spaced bracket-receiving holes along the length thereof, and a horizontal cross support spanning the strips and having a plurality of bracket-receiving hollow rear extensions each extension is disposed near a separate one of the strips and includes a pair of spaced sidewalls. The assembly also includes a plurality of brackets, the front end of each bracket being releasably disposed within a separate one of the extensions and the rear end of each bracket being releasably disposed in a separate one of the strip holes.

Abstract: Elongated slotted channel members and L-shaped corner pieces of registering cross sectional shapes may be assembled into various frames for supporting a plurality of shelves or the like.

Abstract: A merchandising system is disclosed which provides improved supporting brackets for mounting wire shelves on spaced apart structures secured to a supporting wall. The supporting brackets are provided with a pair of detachable clamps by which the brackets can be simply hingedly attached to the sides of a wire shelf formed with a back wall as well as the sides of a more conventional wire shelf formed without a back wall.

Abstract: Hanger brackets for suspending working scaffold or platform floors from overhead supports. Paired legs adjustably and pivotally joined together in scissors arrangement have finger ends for engaging overhead beams or elements thereof as depending portions of the legs that extend beneath the center pivot are moved inwardly. A spreader bar having a plurality of position adjustment openings is engaged between the depending legs to lock the fingers and bracket in place. The lower leg ends also provide a plurality of adjustment openings so the spreader bar may be engaged at alternate elevations for accommodating various staging or joist type components and for facilitating the attachment of safety elements.