Abstract: A cabinet having brackets disposed to support shelves behind glass panes of the front wall of the cabinet in a location concealed behind one horizontal mullion. The cabinet has at least two other vertical walls having a plurality of pre-drilled screw holes for attaching brackets, and at least one shelf which fits behind the front wall and between the vertical walls. Each bracket is generally L-shaped, having a flat vertical leg bearing a plurality of holes for passing a fastener and a flat horizontal leg for supporting a shelf. The vertical leg has two short extensions projecting beyond the horizontal leg, thereby stabilizing the bracket against tilting responsive to weight being imposed thereon. The horizontal leg has a neck adjoining the vertical leg which enlarges to form a broad head. The head is rounded and is of width no greater than that of the vertical leg. Distal ends of the short extensions and of the main section of the vertical leg are also rounded.

Abstract: A combination shelf and clothes rod support bracket formed by a single, elongated, metal strap reinforced by raised ribs, having two bends to form a linear mounting leg and a linear shelf support leg related at right angles. An angle brace extends between the two legs to form a rigid triangular structure. A clothes rod support has a leg portion fixed to the angle brace adjacently beneath the shelf support leg and includes a forwardly and downwardly extending arm portion and an upwardly extending finger portion forming a hook having a semi-cylindrical lip at the outer end of the upwardly extending finger portion. The lip portion engageably undersupports a cylindrical clothes rod. The forward and upward extent of the hook and the position of the rod engaging lip is such that a conventional clothes hanger having its hook engaged with the clothes rod is freely slidable along the clothes rod without engaging any part of the support bracket.

Abstract: The invention comprises a computer storage system for use with a desk on a floor, in which the desk has an upper horizontal surface. The system includes an upper horizontal computer monitor receiving surface having an upper side and a lower side, the lower side being engagable with the upper horizontal surface of the desk, and the upper side operable to receive a computer monitor or printer. The system also includes a lower horizontal computer receiving surface operable to receive a computer, and a vertical connecting portion connecting the upper horizontal computer monitor receiving surface with the lower horizontal computer receiving surface.

Abstract: A bracket assembly includes an angle bracket formed from a single-piece metal blank which can be shaped and bent to define in its load-bearing form a substantially triangular bracket having vertical, diagonal and horizontal legs. Each of the legs have a pair of upstanding sidewalls which extend normally from an associated base to form a substantially U-shaped cross-section. The vertical and diagonal legs are contiguous and are connected by a first bendable section to define a first acute corner, the diagonal and horizontal legs are contiguous and are connected by a second bendable section to define a second acute corner and the vertical and horizontal legs are interconnected to define a third corner. The bracket assembly further includes a lower bracket arm captured at the first corner by at least one surface irregularity and a bolt captured at the second corner by at least one surface irregularity as the angle bracket is formed into its load-bearing shape.

Abstract: An article for forming a cover for a bracket, a method of forming a cover for a bracket from the article, and a cover for a bracket having a substantially pyramidal form, and created from central panel of a flexible sheet material including a first fold line for defining a first substantially triangular panel and a second substantially triangular panel, and at least one flap of a flexible sheet material having an edge in common with an edge of one of the first and the second panels which defines a second fold line.

Abstract: A shelf holder has a first component which supports the underside of the shelf and a second component which grips the top of the shelf, being tightened by screws. The component slides vertically relative to the component, and has feet which project through vertical openings in a wall-engaging part of the first component, the feet having slots which engage the sides of the openings and provide stability. In order to conceal the mechanism, there is a top cover piece which clips over the top lip and a bottom cover piece in two parts, the first of which lies on top of the support part of the first component and the second of which conceals the bottom portion of the shelf holder.

Abstract: In a method of post beam construction, a horizontal beam member is connected to a post member by means of a connector element interposed between the two. The connector includes an upper plate member and a lower plate member, bridged by an apertured central member that is offset from the plate members and forms a recess between same.

Abstract: An adjustable support apparatus includes a vertical standard having a rail, a support member having an edge abutting the standard and a surface formed to fit flush with the rail, and a securing device for securing the support member to the standard. Preferably, the standard includes a channel into which the edge of the support fits. The rail couples to a corresponding bracket on the securing device. The securing device may be mounted on the support member through holes respectively located in the securing device and the support member.

Abstract: A shelf support assembly formed of particle board is disclosed. The assembly includes a generally right triangular shaped main body having flat upper and inner sections for receiving a shelf and for abutting a wall surface, respectively. The upper section has an indentation at its inner end which receives an L-shaped bracket for use in securing the shelf support to a wall surface. The L-shaped bracket is fixed to the main body by a screw. A second screw extends laterally into the main body in the vicinity of the L-shaped bracket screw and serves to hold the particle board from separating due to the penetration into the body of the L-shaped bracket screw and downwardly directed force on the body. A third screw extends through a lower region of the body between its outer and inner sections for supplementing attachment of the assembly to a wall surface.

Abstract: A raised flooring system and methods of forming components of such a system are disclosed. Systems consistent with embodiments of the present invention utilize thin sheet metal, typically galvanized steel, base plates laid side by side on an existing floor. Attached in a rectilinear pattern to the base plates are stand-offs, which support floor panels forming the raised or false floor (which in turn are typically covered with carpet tile). In addition to supporting the floor panels, the stand-offs form a network of channels where conduit, cables, hoses, pipe and similar materials can be routed. The stand-offs are punched and then formed from thin sheet metal, also typically galvanized steel, and have an overall shape generally that of a truncated cone achieved with four arms that have rolled edges for enhanced load-bearing capacity.

Abstract: Shelves that have a length less than the full width of the interior of a medicine cabinet housing may be relocated in housing to accommodate articles of different sizes. The housing has horizontal slots along its side walls and vertical slots on its rear wall. Each shelf fits between a side wall and a vertical slot. One end of each shelf has a tab for engaging the horizontal slots, and the other end has a hook for engaging the vertical slots. Two shelves may be installed in a side-by-side configuration to provide a surface that has a length approximately equal to the full width of the interior of the housing by engaging their hooks in the same vertical slot.

Abstract: The invention relates to a latch mechanism for coupling a horizontal platform at a selected vertical position on a supporting structure, wherein the mechanism includes a frame member having a plurality of walls arranged to define an enclosed area and a multi-sided bracket for engaging the supporting structure to couple the frame member to the supporting structure. A locking bar extends through the frame member and bracket to engage with the supporting member and is movable between a locking position and an unlocking position. A blocking plate is coupled to the frame member and positioned outside of the enclosed area and is movable by gravity between a blocking position to prevent movement of the locking bar to the unlocking position and a releasing position to allow movement of the locking bar to the unlocking position.

Abstract: Shock sensitive equipment, for example, instruments in a spacecraft, must be protected against impacts, for example, those caused by severing explosions that separate the spacecraft from a used up rocket. For this purpose a platform carrying the component to be protected is secured to support structures of the craft by elastic spring devices, each of which has a low eigenfrequency or resonant frequency and a low damping constant, whereby the mounting is preferably so that friction forces are minimized. For example, the spring devices have a U-configuration connected to an L-configuration. Contact surface area minimizing ring spacers may be inserted between the platform and the spring devices.

Abstract: Infinitely adjustable shelving including a vertically elongated standard having a vertically elongated outwardly facing slot therein, a U-shaped bracket positionably mounted on the standard and being horizontally elongated with the proximal end (nearer the standard) being equipped with upper and lower connection means which are arranged to provide a locking force on the standard in conjunction with an intermediate protuberance on the bracket.

Abstract: An angle bracket constructed from a single piece metal blank. The bracket is of a substantially triangular shape. In one embodiment of the invention the bracket has a U-shaped cross-section providing added stability. A method is disclosed for constructing the bracket from the metal blank. The method includes the steps of folding the metal blank along preformed fold lines to form its triangular shape. The method also includes the steps of folding the metal blank along additional preformed fold lines to form its U-shaped cross-section.

Abstract: A method for constructing shelving includes the step of providing first and second shelf brackets. Each of the shelf brackets comprises a rectangular vertically extending main surface having a plurality of equally spaced first legs extending vertically from a first end of the main surface, the first legs have a rectangular shape and a length approximately equal to a standard board thickness, and a first horizontally extending arm is located between adjacent first legs.A plurality of equally spaced second arms extend horizontally from a second end of the main surface in the same direction as the first arms; the second arms are adapted to support one of two opposing end edges of a standard board thereon. A second vertically extending leg is located between adjacent second arms, the second leg extending in a direction opposite from that of the first legs; the second leg has a shape and length similar to that of the first leg.

Abstract: A shelf adaptor or bracket mounts on a shelving unit to support a shelf so it is angled downward from back to front, instead of being horizontal. Such an arrangement is useful for supporting and displaying certain goods and enables shelving to be readily adapted to two different modes.

Abstract: Disclosed is a bracket or adapter for a shelving system using slotted mounting supports, in which the bracket has a single tab to provide a universal fit; a shelving system using such bracket; and a method for creating a shelving system with such a bracket to eliminate the need for inventorying a wide variety of brackets to fit the mounting supports of different manufacturers. The bracket has a notch between a main body of the bracket and the tab, with the lower end of a slot to be accommodated in the notch, the tab being passed into the slot. The tab has a supporting surface to provide against an inside face of the mounting support over a wide variety of slot sizes, and the main body has an elongated rearwardly facing surface to abut against an outside face of the mounting support. The tab is configured to facilitate insertion into slots of various lengths and various depths. A flange on the bracket is provided with elongated slots to compensaate for different shelving lengths.

Abstract: An article adapted to be erected to form a shelf which may be attached to a wall or other vertical support. A generally planar sheet of plastic of generally uniform density is divided by longitudinally-spaced, laterally-extending hinge elements into rectangular sections. The hinge elements are created by miter cuts in the sheet of plastic which do not extend the full thickness of the sheet thereby providing a thin hinge of plastic which functions as the hinge. The rectangular sections are foldable about the hinge elements into a hollow tube which functions as a wall attachment member. At least one of the rectangular sections functions as a shelf member which is supported at one end by the hollow tube. Other rectangular sections may be folded to form a return or nose at the front of the shelf which may be formed with an opening to display a label. Additional rectangular sections may be folded about the sides of the shelf to form strengthening members.

Abstract: A frame bracket for supporting shelf boards includes a rectangular vertically extending main surface. Extending vertically from a first end of the main surface are a plurality of equally spaced first legs. A first horizontally extending arm is located between adjacent first legs. Extending horizontally from a second end of the main surface are a plurality of equally spaced second arms adapted to support an end of a shelf board thereon. A second vertically extending leg is located between adjacent second arms; the second leg extends in a direction opposite from that of the first legs.

Abstract: A closet shelf bracket pair formed of sheet metal having a flat main body with channels and supports defined in the main body by tabs bent from the main body for the purpose of guiding and supporting a load bearing member and a shelf board. Also, the main body of the shelf bracket pair provides a means for attachment of the shelf bracket pair to the interior opposing side walls of a closet and aligning the mounting hardware used for attachment with an interior wall stud. Each bracket is identical in features except they are a mirror image to one another.

Abstract: An adjustable keyboard support is disclosed constituted by a rear housing that pivotally supports one end of a parallel link mechanism. A front housing is carried by the other end of the parallel link mechanism, and pivotally supports a keyboard mounting plate. The parallel link mechanism permits upward and downward movement of the keyboard mounting plate without change in the tilt of that plate. A gas cylinder mechanism coupled to the front housing changes the vertical position of the same, and a slide plate adjustment mechanism provides forward and backward movement of the keyboard mounting plate.

Abstract: A pair of brackets which can be attached to the handle bars of the ATV or a motorcycle and which will hold a bow or a rifle or shotgun. The brackets include spring-biased U-shaped clamps which can be positioned on a mounting bar, the bar being secured to the handle bars of the ATV or motorcycle or depending on the construction of the rear portion of the ATV or the motorcycle's rear framework thereof, the U-shaped clamps being positioned on the bar in an adjustable manner to accommodate the length of the bow and/or of the weapon to be employed.

Abstract: The present invention is a mounting structure for glass shelving or a glass wall panel. The mounting structure has a supporting bar which may be an elongated member or a U-shaped member, and an attachment bracket. The rod or bar is used to support the shelf or wall panel. The bracket attaches the supporting bar to a support surface, which is preferably an inner stud. The bracket is generally rectangular in shape, having an elongated hollow interior area for receiving and securing the supporting bar. The supporting bar can be mounted vertically on the stud, extending through a wall or can be directly mounted on the outer wall in either a vertical or horizontal orientation.

Abstract: A multiple wood truss connection in which from two to three hip and jack trusses may be supported by a single sheet metal connector at two locations and connected to a carrying girder. Each carried truss is supported on a common seat and individually supported by nailing to sidewalls and tab members. The sheet metal connector is bolted and nailed to a vertical king post member on the carrying girder. The sheet metal connector is formed with overlapping back members which enable the connector to carry very large loads and to be connected to relatively narrow king posts. No welding of the sheet metal connector is required or desired.

Abstract: A stake for holding a sign upright and comprising at least two parallel and spaced-apart elongate legs, one end of which legs for being driven into the ground and the other end of which legs for supporting a sign above the ground, and at least two longitudinally spaced-apart cross-members secured to and connecting the legs together. At least one of the cross-members comprises a step for being used to drive the two legs into the ground for supporting a sign on the other end. The other end of the legs comprises thin wire-like members for extending into the open areas of a corrugated sign or for holding a fiberboard sign. The other cross-member supports the sign at a predetermined distance above the cross-member which comprises the step.

Abstract: A multiple wood truss connection in which from three to five hip and jack trusses may be supported by a single sheet metal connector at from two to three location and connected to a carrying girder. Each carried truss is supported on a common seat and individually supported by nailing to sidwalls and tab members. The sheet metal connector is bolted and nailed to a vertical king post member on the carrying girder. The sheet metal connector is formed with overlapping back members which enable the connector to carry very large loads and to be connected to relatively narrow king posts. No welding of the sheet metal connector is required or desired.

Abstract: A shelf mounting system (100) is provided for releasably coupling a display shelf (10) to a substantially vertical planar surface (44) of a vertical support (40). The shelf mounting system (100) includes a bracket member (30) having a substantially vertically directed slot (38) at a first end (37). The bracket member (30) is adapted for coupling to a slotted standard (40) by a pair of hook shaped projections (32and 34) on a second end (39). Shelf mounting system (100) further includes an adaptor assembly (20) wherein an adaptor (22) is fixedly coupled on a first end (21) to a display shelf (10) and releasably coupled to the bracket member (30). The adaptor (20) further includes a pin (28) fixedly coupled within a pair of aligned poles (25 and 27) which engages the slot (38) of mounting bracket (30).

Abstract: An adjustable keyboard support is disclosed constituted by a rear housing that pivotally supports one end of a parallel link mechanism. A front housing is carried by the other end of the parallel link mechanism, and pivotally supports a keyboard mounting plate. The parallel link mechanism permits upward and downward movement of the keyboard mounting plate without change in the tilt of that plate. A gas cylinder mechanism coupled to the front housing changes the vertical position of the same, and a slide plate adjustment mechanism provides forward and backward movement of the keyboard mounting plate.

Abstract: A fixture for holding workpieces at predetermined angles while they are being interconnected includes a pair of legs and a hypotenuse forming a right triangle, whose three vertices are truncated to enable the fixture to function as a jig, as a template, or as a bending tool. Workpieces may easily be attached to the fixture, obviating the need for special clamps.

Abstract: A shelf bracket formed by a sheet of material having a rectangular front flange and a two triangular lateral flanges extending from two opposite sides of the rectangaular front flange. The two lateral flanges are folded towards each other along the said opposite sides of the front flange. The wide end of the lateral flanges are adapted to be fastened to an upstanding exposed stud. The upper edges of the three flanges are coplanar and adapted to support one end of a board to form a shelf.

Abstract: The securing element (16) for tensionally fastening additions like roof balustrades (14), exterior stairways (15), roofs (11), arbors, greenhouses (13), pergolas (12), advertising elements, poster walls, etc. that function as extensions or expansions, to structures, especially single-story structures erected with with a kit of components. The securing element (16) extends over the total length of one side of the main structure (10) and has at least one fastening rail (22 or 23) that extends over its own total length.

Abstract: The fastening device which employs an end element connected to a body to be supported to a structural member. The element has first and second sides and edges, and includes a portion for penetrating the structural member. The element is positioned in relation to the structural member by guides on either side of the element.

Abstract: A strap for attaching together wooden members having faces disposed in different planes. The strap includes a first connecting plate disposed in a first plane, the first connecting plate having a plurality of teeth projecting generally orthogonally from a surface of the first connecting plate which teeth are adapted to be embedded in the face of a wooden member; a second connecting plate disposed in a second plane which is not parallel to the first plane, the second connecting plate having a plurality of teeth projecting generally orthogonally from a surface of the second connecting plate which teeth are adapted to be embedded in the face of another wooden member; a connecting strip having first and second ends and an intermediate section, the first end being joined to the first plate and the second end being joined to the second plate; and the first and second plates each having a common centerline which passes through the connecting strap.

Abstract: An adjustable shelf assembly in which the shelf support is both vertically and angularly adjustable with respect to a vertical channel to which the shelf support connects. The shelf support has projections at its base which engage corresponding notches in the vertical channel to form the connection of the two parts. The uppermost projection is double T-shaped and the notches are also T-shaped. The use of a T-shape on both the shelf support and vertical channel provides a rigid and positive connection.

Abstract: A bracket assembly which is capable of being erected without separate fasteners is disclosed. The bracket assembly comprises an upright, an arm having a hook at one end engaging the upright and having a specially-shaped notch in its underside, and a brace extending at an angle between the arm and the upright. One end of the brace has a tip which engages in the arm notch when the brace is pivoted upwardly. A tang on the other end of the brace extends through a hole in the upright to lock the assembly when bent against the upright.

Abstract: A shelf mounting bracket includes a flat rectangular plate having top and bottom edges, and opposite side edges. Integral flanges extend from the side edges perpendicular to the plate and upwardly opening shelf support hooks are formed at the bottom end portions of the flanges. A pair of elongated slots is provided in the plate intermediate the top and bottom edges thereof. The slots are spaced-apart from one another and are elongated in a direction extending across the plate side edges. The slots are alignable with holes in a vertical column of a storage rack having a column front face against which the plate is positioned with the flanges extending along side faces of the column. Holes in the column are aligned with the slots and a U-shaped bolt has its threaded legs extending through the column holes and plate slots. Nuts received on the threaded legs hold the plate against the column.

Abstract: A shelf mounting bracket includes a flat rectangular plate having top and bottom edges and opposite side edges. Vertically-spaced mounting hooks are bent from the plate. Flanges are bent from the opposite side edges of the plate in the same direction as the mounting hooks, and the bottom end portions of the flanges are formed with shelf support hooks facing in an opposite direction from the bracket mounting hooks. The mounting hooks are adapted to be received in vertically-spaced holes in columns of a storage rack.

Abstract: A bracket and clip apparatus for slidable recessed drawers comprises a bottom portion having a first transverse projection for coacting with a slot in a typical wall bracket. The transverse projection extends from a medial region of a bottom portion of the clip with the region having an arcuate section terminating in a second projection for coacting with another slot in the bracket. Located on said medial region is an upstanding bracket flange for accommodating and supporting a slidable channel assembly. A counterbalance member is positioned about the upstanding flange and the wall bracket to prevent tilting of the clip and bracket assembly to restrain the projections from disengaging the slots during operation of a drawer or similar article coupled to said slidable channel assembly.

Abstract: Herein described is a bendible bracket useful, for example, in securing shelves or the like to a wall which includes elongated members preformed during manufacturing and packaged in an unbent condition. These brackets are then capable of being bent into the desired angle and secured to a wall so that shelves or the like may be attached thereto.

Abstract: In one preferred embodiment a two-part bracket assembly is provided for securing a downwardly sloping stringer to the upper of two building levels. Preferably, each part of the bracket is formed from a sheet of metal. One part of the bracket comprises a vertical flange which abuts against and is secured to the frame of the upper building level. A side panel of the bracket part lies in the vertical plane perpendicular to the plane of the flange and abuts against the side of the stringer. A flat support flange extends perpendicularly away from the lower edge of the side panel and extends underneath and abuts against the lower surface of the stringer. The plane of the support flange is angled downwardly relative to the vertical flange so that with the lower surface of the stringer abutting against the support flange, the stringer slopes downwardly from the upper building level.

Abstract: There is disclosed a novel bracket adapted to support and suspend a shelf platform to further permit the suspension of a plurality of shelf platforms for the use of a plurality of shelf brackets, each bracket formed by a support member including an upwardly extending rib portion and a downwardly extending flange portion, the rib portion having a width dimension less than 1/2 of the width dimension of the lower extending flange portion and being carried at the approximate mid-position of the lower flange portion, each of the rib and flange portions respectively provided with apertures formed therein adjacent the outer ends, the bracket being completed by support means mounted on the support member intermediate the rib and flange portions respectively and extending laterally outwardly therefrom in normal relation with respect to the plane formed by the rib and flange portions, the support means providing support for a shelf platform to be rested thereupon.

Abstract: An elongated mounting plate has shelf-supporting arms extending outward therefrom in spaced parallel relationship from the opposite ends thereof. These arms at their junctions with the bridge portion have notches for the reception of interchangeable vertical ornamental panels, whereas these arms have elongated recessed portions in their upper edges extending back to the upper ends of the notches for the reception of a horizontal shelf panel.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a shelf-support system comprising a plurality of bracket units, each integrally connected by corresponding plurality of crease-breakable, bracket-defining, parallel lines, each of said brackets having a 90.degree. angulation adapted for the support of shelving, cabinets, and other structures having horizontal surfaces.

Abstract: A novel step bracket is provided and is adapted for securing a step in a horizontal position to a downwardly sloping stringer. Preferably, the bracket is formed from a sheet of metal and comprises an upper horizontal portion secured to the bottom surface of a step. A generally triangularly shaped vertical section of the bracket extends downwardly from the horizontal portion and a flat portion is formed along the bottom edge of the vertical section and is perpendicular thereto. The plane of the flat portion is skewed relative to the horizontal plane so that the flat portion flatly abuts against the upper surface of the stringer. A downwardly extending vertical lip is formed along one edge of the flat portion section so that the lip flatly abuts against the side of the stringer. Fasteners are then used to secure the lip and the flat portion to the stringer and likewise to secure the upper horizontal portion to the step.

Abstract: This invention provides a bracket supporting arrangement in which an elongated member has sets of opposed tabs projecting from a flat surface, the upper tab in each set including a rib and a bendable end portion, the member being adapted to support a bracket having a normally vertical portion with upper and lower edges, and an opening intermediate the edges, with side flanges adapted to overlap the side flanges of the channel in providing stability to the bracket.

Abstract: A shelf couple assembly for mounting shelves on walls, wall studs, or rafters utilizes a unitary shelf-gripping couple having a protruding cantilever platform with raised rearward and forward portions and downwardly projecting barbs for fixedly supporting a shelf board between these raised portions and barbs. The assembly also incorporates a shelf trim channel that is snapped onto adjoining shelf boards to align them and to provide a visually unitary appearance. Furthermore, the assembly incorporates a rear shelf clip which may be driven into a wall-board, stud, or rafter for supporting the rearward portion of two adjoining shelf boards or for adding support to a section of shelf board that is heavily loaded. In addition, a cover is incorporated in the assembly that fits over the unitary shelf couple and thus conceals it while enhancing the overall appearance of the shelf couple assembly.

Abstract: A shelf couple assembly for mounting shelves on walls, wall studs, apertured wall standards or rafters utilizes a unitary shelf-gripping couple having a protruding cantilever platform with raised rearward and forward portions and downwardly projecting barbs for fixedly supporting a shelf board between these raised portions and barbs. The assembly also incorporates a shelf trim channel that is snapped onto adjoining shelf boards to align them and to provide a visually unitary appearance. Furthermore, the assembly incorporates a rear shelf clip which may be driven into a wall-board, stud, or rafter for supporting the rearward portion of two adjoining shelf boards or for adding support to a section of shelf board that is heavily loaded. In addition, a cover is incorporated in the assembly that fits over the unitary shelf couple and thus conceals it while enhancing the overall appearance of the shelf couple assembly.