Abstract: A folding table includes a tabletop and a number of legs operable between a folded and an extended position. A folding table leg apparatus associated with each of the legs comprises a top plate mounted to the tabletop, the top plate having a pair of side flanges. Each of the side flanges has a height greater than the effective diameter of one leg. The flanges and the top plate define an envelope within which the leg is contained in its folded position and the folding apparatus itself is fully contained within the envelope when the leg is in its folded position. The folding table leg apparatus includes a pair of brace links straddling the leg, each of the pair of brake links being pivotably mounted at a first end to the top plate and pivotably connected at a second end to diametrically opposite portions of the leg, such that the brace links provide support for the leg in its extended position.

Abstract: A collapsible keyboard stand is described which also serves as its own carrying case. The keyboard stand includes (a) an upright support column which includes a cavity at each end, (b) a handle member attached to the column between its upper and lower ends, (c) an openable cover at the upper end of the column, (d) at least two arm members detachably mounted on the support column to define a horizontal support for a keyboard, (e) at least three leg members pivotably attached to the lower end of the support column. The leg members are pivotable to a position parallel to the longitudinal axis of the support column and can be slidably received within the lower end of the support column for storage. The arm members can be detached and placed into a cavity at the upper end of the column for storage and transport. The leg members support the column in a manner such that it leans forwardly.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a tray which includes: a flat frame having a plurality of compartments, each having an opened bottom but in which may be seated a plant-growing cartridge; and retractable supports movable between a stored position, wherein they lie in the longitudinal plane of the frame, and an upstanding position, wherein they lie in a plane describing an angle of more than 90.degree. with that of the stored position, thereby leaving a space beneath the frame to allow air circulation beneath the cartridges and to plants therein.

Abstract: A collapsible support platform having a table, two collapsible support legs interconnected by a pivot rod, two pivot brackets secured to the table and cooperating with the pivot rod, and a latch spring and latch lever also secured to the table to guide movement of the pivot rod in the brackets.

Abstract: A collapsible carrier for a heavy machine, has(a) an upper platform adapted to support the machine,(b) first leg structure pivotally attached to the platform and extending downwardly and forwardly relative to the platform,(c) second leg structure having upper extent located to support the platform and extending downwardly and rearwardly relative to the platform,(d) the first and second leg structures pivotally interconnected below the level of the platform,(e) there being a slide surface associated with the platform and presented to transmit loading to the second leg structure upper extent as that upper extent travels therealong between first and second positions corresponding to raised and lowered positions of the platform and there being stops associated with the platform to limit such travel at the first and second positions,(f) releasable mechanism to lock the second leg structure upper extent to the platform at the first and second positions,(g) and a counterbalance operatively connected with said first

Abstract: A collapsible easel for artists and the like to support flexible or rigid drawing surfaces in various modes of operation comprising a composite outer leg unit joined co-axially to a similar composite inner leg unit that are pivotal from a collapsed co-planar position to extended operative positions within quadrant arcs, each having an upper and lower horizontal member and each a pair of parallel main legs which house correspondingly co-extendible auxiliary legs and individually extendible leveling legs which have releasable locking means providing height and leveling adjustment thereto, a stabilizer bar pivotally interconnected to one lower horizontal member extended in perpendicular alignment therefrom slidably and pivotally engaged to the other lower horizontal member having a releasable locking means to support the extended positions of the composite leg units, a translatable counter pivotal structure slidably and pivotally engaged perpendicularly to the upper horizontal member of the composite inner leg u

Abstract: A height adjust mechanism which may be advantageously used to set a keyboard to a predetermined number of angles with respect to a support surface upon which the keyboard sits. The apparatus is integral with the keyboard base and includes an adjustment foot member having a ratchet surface with four detents therein. The foot member is pivotally mounted within the keyboard base and extends downward through a hole in the keyboard base. An adjustment lever is also pivotally mounted within the keyboard base and includes a pawl which engages one of the detents of the adjustment foot member. A single spring is connected to the adjustment foot and to the adjustment lever. This spring biases the adjustment foot in a downward direction, while at the same time biasing the adjustment lever so that the pawl positively engages one of the detents of the ratchet surface.

Abstract: A log lifter particularly designed to elevate a portion of a large log to facilitate cutting the log into shorter lengths, wherein the log lifter includes a collapsible support frame with a hoist mechanism mounted thereon and a log gripping clamp connected with the hoist mechanism for lifting the log.

Abstract: A self-contained adjustable support device designed to provide stable work supporting surfaces for a wide variety of objects in the legs extended position and also provides a legs collapsed position for storage and/or transport. The support device includes a pair of latch brackets with each latch bracket constructed to lock a pair of legs to a central beam either in the legs extended position or the legs collapsed position; and to allow each pair of legs to be adjusted to various positions along the beam.

Abstract: A leg support structure for securement to a board or table top whereby to form a workhorse, table, or other support member intended to be supported in an elevated position. The support structure comprises a leg attachment bracket having a pair of leg members pivotally secured thereto. An attachment plate is provided for securing the bracket to a board, etc. Stationary abutment members are connected to the bracket to maintain the leg members in a position of use with the leg members depending from the attachment plate and angulated towards a first inclined direction and a second outwardly inclined direction. An arresting member is also secured to the bracket to retain the leg members captive between the arresting abutment members to maintain the leg members in position of use and to release the leg members whereby they may be hingedly displaced to a storage position where the leg members lie in close side-by-side relationship.

Abstract: A collapsible support structure for supporting and transporting a plurality of plant culture trays. The structure comprises a rectangular frame having at least two spaced parallel support tracks for receiving end portions of culture trays therebetween. Each track has an outer wall and are secured at their ends to opposed end walls. A retractable leg assembly is secured on adjacent ends of the frame and pivotally connected thereto and displaceable from the underside thereof whereby the leg assembly may be displaced from a support position wherein the frame is supported elevated from a ground surface by the leg assembly to a collapsed position wherein the leg assembly is located entirely within the frame. A retention slot releasably retains the leg assembly within the frame.

Abstract: A collapsible carrier for a heavy machine, comprising(a) an upper platform adapted to support the machine,(b) first leg structure pivotally attached to the platform and extending downwardly and forwardly relative to the platform,(c) second leg structure having upper extent located to support the platform and extending downwardly and rearwardly relative to the platform,(d) the first and second leg structures pivotally interconnected below the level of said platform,(e) there being a slide surface associated with the platform and presented to transmit loading to the second leg structure upper extent as said upper extent travels therealong between first and second positions corresponding to raised and lowered positions of the platform, and there being stops associated with the platform to limit such travel at the first and second positions,(f) releasable mechanism to lock the second leg structure upper extent to the platform at the first and second positions,(g) and a counterbalance operatively connected with sa

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 food storage and preparation device including a container assembly and a grid assembly. The grid assembly includes a tray and handle arrangement which is pivotable between a first position wherein the tray is adjacent the base of the container and a second position wherein the tray is positioned above the base forming a dual level arrangement with space for foodstuffs below and above the tray. The device further includes a detent arrangement for maintaining the handles in the first and second positions.

Abstract: A portable barbecue includes a firebox having bottom, side and end walls with a grill removably mounted upon the firebox. A pair of U-shaped legs are pivotally mounted upon the bottom wall and extend angularly outward. Spring detents upon the bottom wall retainingly engage and interlock with said legs when fully open. The legs are adapted to pivotally fold into engagement with the bottom wall.

Abstract: A collapsible portable ironing board comprises a ironing board top to which first and second pairs of legs are pivotally secured. Each pair of legs is connected respectively to opposite ends of a cross rod that is journalled in brackets for attachment to the underside of the board. Each cross rod includes a crook formed intermediate opposite ends of the rod. The crook extends in a plane offset with respect to the associated legs. To set up the ironing board, the legs pivot outwardly away from the board underside until the offset portions are in flush contact with the underside. To collapse the board, the legs are pivoted into flush contact with the board underside with the crook portions disposed in a plane angularly offset from the underside. Each crook portion defines an opening with the board underside that is inclined with respect to the board so as to be engageable with a mounting hook or the like to store the ironing board on a wall between periods of use.

Abstract: A folding table catch (1) with pivotable table leg trestles (2) below the table place (21) and with a locking device under spring tension for locking the erected table leg trestles, displays an automatically locking, releaseable locking device (8) in both its erected and its folded position, displaying at each of both ends of a connecting rod (9) pivoted parallel to the swivel axis of the table leg trestle (2), a cam plate (10) with locking surfaces for a locking cam attached to a round pipe (5) which forms the swivel axis of the table leg trestle (2). Between at least one of the cam plates (10) and its associated locking cam, a torsion spring surrounding the round pipe (5) is employed, which is prestressed in the one direction of rotation in the folded position of the associated table leg trestle (2) and in the other direction of rotation when in the folded position of the table leg trestle (2) and is unstressed when in an intermediate position.

Abstract: A generally rectangular tray having a pair of legs pivoted on the tray at opposite sides thereof for swinging between a folded position and an unfolded position in which the legs extend down from the tray for supporting it. Each leg has spaced apart side portions interconnected for resilient springing movement of the side portions with respect to one another, latches engageable by the legs for releasably latching the legs in folded position and actuators operable by a person holding the tray at opposite sides thereof for springing the side portions of each leg with respect to one another to move the legs out of latching engagement with their respective latches. This disengagement enables the legs to swing down by gravity from their folded position to their unfolded position for supporting the tray.

Abstract: A beverage container having collapsible legs is described, the legs being manually locked in an extended position by frictional engagement with depending members formed in bottom recesses of the container adapted to accommodate the collapsible legs.

Abstract: A combination portable dolly and collapsible stool for transporting photography equipment and the like, and for providing an elevated platform for taking photographs. The legs of the stool are pivotally mounted at opposite ends of a rectangular box platform and are braced by members (which may be U-shaped) that are pivotally secured to vertical portions of the stool legs and which have free ends that are secured by a latching means in either extended leg bracing position or in collapsed carrying position.Rollers are mounted on the exterior of the legs adjacent the pivots so that when the legs are collapsed the rollers support the base platform as a dolly. In such collapsed condition, the legs rest within each other and are secured together by an interlocking means.

Abstract: The present invention provides a foldable table having a pair of generally "I"-shaped legs pivotally mounted to the underside of a table top and movable between a folded storage position in which the legs are parallel to the table top, and an operative position in which the legs are normal to the table top. At least one downwardly extending member having notches is mounted to the underside of the table top to receive the tops of the table legs when they are in their unfolded, operative position. A trestle bar connects the two table legs between their tops and bottoms, and a movable bracket assembly is mounted to the top of each leg for pivoting the legs into different notches in the member when the legs are unfolded. The movable bracket assembly carries latches which are aligned with and insertable into slots on the tops of the table legs when the legs are in their unfolded, operative positions.

Abstract: A collapsable basket is disclosed, in which legs can be erected to a position in which the basket is supported above a floor, and in which the legs can be collapsed to allow the basket to rest on a floor without being supported by the legs. This erection and collapse of the legs is accomplished by handles located adjacent to the regions where the basket is grasped by a user, so that it is not necessary to let go of the basket to operate the legs. The invention is provided with various devices which prevent the legs from collapsing, once erected, unless such collapse is desired. Additionally, a special bearing is disclosed which is designed for use in this invention.

Abstract: A folding columnar support structure for use as a stool, snack table or other collapsible furniture device is made up of foldable articulated elements positioning a support surface or top relative to a flat base in a locked open position with the top spaced from the base or in a closed position with the support structure and base folded flatly against the top.

Abstract: The present invention provides a fixed device of folding leg in which a U-shaped frame of a folding means may be sturdily pressed and fixed by means of a fixed device which may also substantially integrate a roaster oven with the supporting legs thereof to stabilize said oven when the supporting legs are at a standing position.

Abstract: A device for exercising an infant while walking characterized in that connection metal fittings having open outer sides are fastened to an upper portion of right and left side rods which constitute resilient lower legs formed in a V-shape, hooking holes formed on the opposing side walls of said right and left connection metal fittings in the vertical direction maintaining a distance between the upper and lower legs, said hooking holes being communicated by a path narrower than the diameter of said hooking holes. A horizontal rod of an upper leg folded in a U-shape is inserted in said right and left connection metal fittings. Hooking rods which fit into the hooking holes are attached to the right and left side portions of said horizontal rod thereby to construct a leg member, and the thus constructed leg member is fitted to a plate ring having wheels and to a table plate on which is mounted a saddle.

Abstract: A collapsible leg structure for one end of a bench, table, work surface, or the like, including a T-shaped brace rod having one end of its stem pivotally connected to the underside of the bench and its other end lockingly engaged with the depending end portion of the legs. A strut, pivotally connected with the stem of the brace rod, is slidably engaged with a track bracket secured to the undersurface of the bench to limit downward movement of the brace rod with respect to the bench. Links connecting the legs to the strut collapse the legs to a folded position under the bench when the brace rod is manually released from the legs and moved toward the underside of the bench.

Abstract: The versatile all purpose barricade structures of this invention include a portable road sign unit which utilizes a triangular brace member or support bracket and collapsible legs with ring means for locking them in place. Hollow legs are utilized in connection with plugs which enable the legs to be repaired on the job when necessary. The legs may also be internally loaded so that the use of sand bags and the like is unnecessary. The structures include a tape unit which may be quickly and conveniently put in operating position. The structures also include a slidable barricade panel which may be used in connection with separate leg units. The support bracket and associated leg units may be a separate item which slidably receives a barricade panel of any length, or the bracket and legs may be permanently affixed to a barricade panel. The barricade panel may also be stood on end to serve as an upright, elongated light or flag holder.

Abstract: A plurality of hose cradles support a sloping, flexible sewer hose. Each hose cradle includes a trough to each end of which a pair of legs is swingably connected in a manner such that the legs may be swung from vertical positions to outwardly swung horizontal positions or to inwardly-swung, nesting positions.

Abstract: An improved folding leg assembly includes a trestle attached to the underside of a table top and a pair of legs articulated to the trestle in such a manner that the legs may be folded against the underside of the table top. To permit their articulation, one end of each leg has a rounded head or ball which is rotatably mounted in a corresponding socket, the legs being braced by troughed ends of a generally C-shaped web attached to the trestle formed in the trestle. The swing of the legs may be limited by guide slits provided in the sockets.

Abstract: A table is disclosed that has flat topped legs hinged to the underside of the table top at one side of the legs so that the legs fold to position parallel with the underside of the table, and, when erect, the table rests on the upper ends of the legs. Depending end skirts are fixed to the underside of the table outboard of the legs and a bolt extends through each skirt and through each pair of legs. When folded, the legs of each pair terminate adjacent each other and are parallel with the underside of the table, and a turnbuckle is fixed to the underside of the table that rotates under the ends of the legs, holding them folded for transportation and storage.

Abstract: A folding means for supporting legs of roaster oven with high stability comprises: an oven body, an oven belly extending from the oven bottom, two tongue plates extending from both sides of said belly and two sets of folding means of supporting legs each pivotally connected on two sides of said oven belly. Said folding means of supporting legs comprises an U-shaped frame of which two sides of said U-shaped frame are freely and pivotally connected onto each end of the belly and said U-shaped frame can be parallelly pressed onto said tongue plate and be fixed by a fixing screw on the front portion of said U-shaped frame. Said U-shaped frame and the tongue plate are assembled so as to combine the oven with the extendable supporting legs to form an integrated oven.

Abstract: A table apparatus having a flat top surface and leg structures hinged thereto, whereby the leg structures may be pivotally moved to at least three stable positions, providing a variable table top height, surface area and functional utilization. The leg structures may have built in shelves and receptacles for additional utilitarian purposes.

Abstract: A self-locking folding leg arrangement which enables extending the leg and automatically locking the leg when the extended position is reached, enables quickly releasing the leg by withdrawing the leg lock against the action of its spring, assures rigidity by virtue of the cooperation of a flange which limits the extent of extension of the leg, while the lock prevents return movement of the leg toward its folded position, and facilitates unlatching or unlocking the leg for folding by virtue of a finger tab on the lock. The leg and lock are each pivotally mounted on parallel axes closely adjacent to and on the same side of a generally flat plate adapted to be secured to the underside of a horizontal support member such as a work bench top or sawhorse top.

Abstract: A folding means for supporting legs of roaster oven with high stability comprises: a fixing plate fixed on the bottom of roaster oven and a U-shaped movable frame in which said U-shaped frame is movably fixed to said fixing plate by movably connecting two extending brackets of the fixing plate with two sides of said U-shaped frame; a tongue plate is vertically extended from the front edge of said fixing plate so that, whenever the U-shaped movable frame is moving toward one side of said fixing plate, the tongue plate may parallelly be pressed into inner side of the front portion of said U-shaped movable frame and then be engaged by means of a screw which is correspondingly provided on the U-shaped frame. By means of these parts, the fixing plate may be integrated with the U-shaped frame so as to stabilize the supporting legs of roaster oven when the oven is at the standing position.

Abstract: A folding table having a modesty panel employs a locking mechanism in the form of tab and hook assemblies to rigidify the table in the unfolded operative condition with the legs erect and the modesty panel in a position for use. The tab and hook assemblies are mounted on the panel and the tabs are received in slots in the adjacent leg assemblies to prevent hinged movement of the leg assemblies about their hinge axis. The hooks are rotatably and slidably supported in apertures in the tabs and are movable between a folded position and a leg embracing position. In the leg embracing position the hooks secure the tabs in the slots by preventing hinged movement of the panel.

Abstract: A baby walker is disclosed which has a tray with an opening within which the baby is seated, the tray having a seat supported thereby below the opening, the tray being supported from a base frame by foldable legs, the base frame in turn being carried on casters.

Abstract: A basket useful in hanging out wash has legs foldable from a support position into a recess formed in the underside of its bottom. A pair of U-shaped stirrups can be used as the legs with the stirrups located in the same plane in the folded position. The legs are spring-biased toward the opened or supporting position. Further, a displaceable pawl secures one of the legs in the folded position and another spring biases the pawl toward its locking position with the leg.

Abstract: A stand device used in combination with a container such as a drum having a substantially cylindrical configuration wherein at least two support legs are movable into and out of supporting relation. Each of the supporting legs comprises a configuration substantially corresponding to the exterior surface of the container such that in its non-supporting position, the legs are disposed in substantially flush engagement with the exterior surface due to an indentation formed in the exterior surface corresponding to the dimension and thickness of the leg means.