Abstract: A paper holder attached to a computer keyboard including a keyboard, a holder rod pivotally coupled to the keyboard for being rotated to move the holder rod vertically up and down. The holder rod is folded and aligned at the same level of the keyboard, a circular rod base protruded from an inner surface of a main support rod of the holder rod, a long hole disposed on the circular rod base, a groove sequentially disposed on at the bottom of both sides of the long hole and the long hole of the circular rod base protruded from the bottom of the adjusting rod to couple with a locking member for the positioning. A rib correspondingly latched to the groove of the main support rod and disposed on the inner side of the locking member, and pressing against different grooves to drive the adjusting rod to move along the main support rod.

Abstract: A document holder, adapted for use at a computer workstation or word processor, includes an easel supported by spaced apart support arms. The easel and the support arms are connected to each other at respective pivot connections to provide for angular adjustment of the easel with respect to the arms. The easel includes a first member connected to the support arms and a second member which is movable relative to the first member in a downward direction or a direction toward an operator of the document holder. The first and second easel members include respective retainer and support rail parts provided with detents for selectively locking the second easel member in a selected working position with respect to the first easel member. A third easel member is supported on the first easel member for extension in a direction opposite that of the second easel member.

Abstract: In a collapsible supporting device for a portable computer, a pair of base members and a pair of interconnecting members are connected pivotally to a coupling seat. A pair of supporting members are coupled to the interconnecting members, respectively. The supporting device is operable to move from a folded position, where the base members and the interconnecting members are disposed parallel to each other, to a supporting position, where the interconnecting members are disposed between the base members, where a stopping block on each base member abuts against a front portion of the computer, where a desired angle is formed between the interconnecting members, and where each supporting member is disposed uprightly and has an abutting end disposed higher than that of each base member and abutting against a rear portion of the computer.

Abstract: A copy holder for use with a portable notebook computer is provided, having rectangular, relatively stiff sheet elements slidably disposed between upper and lower parallel channels affixed to the back of a computer screen. Hollow tubular members of square cross section are fixed at the top and bottom edges of the support sheets to slide laterally within the upper and lower channels. In one embodiment, multiple sheet elements may be arranged to telescope from the back of the notebook computer screen to adjust the size of the copy holder. Two copy holders may be slidably stored on the back of the notebook computer screen so that either or both may be extended laterally to support copy on either or both sides of the screen. The copy holder includes a support member that can be used to support the copy holder as a stand-alone copy holder.

Abstract: A book support apparatus includes a base and a post that has a bottom end and a top end. The bottom end is removably coupled to the base. A rod has first end and a second end. The first end is attached to the top end of the post. The rod is adapted for being selectively bendable into a shape such that the rod retains the shape. A panel has a first side edge, a second side edge, a front side and a back side. The second end of the rod is attached to the back side. Slots extend into the first and second side edges. Each of a pair of plates is removably extended into one of the slots. The plates each have an outer edge. Each of a pair of securing members is attached to one of the outer edges for attaching a book to the plates.

Abstract: An adjustable book holder includes two primary frames, and one or more auxiliary frames selectively secured between the frames, to increase holding of more books or sheet members to the book holder. The primary frames and the auxiliary frames may be secured together with peg-and-aperture engagements. Two followers may be attached to the frames, and may be coupled between the primary frames and the auxiliary frames, and may be rotatably or adjustably secured to two seats, with gear engagements, to allow the followers and the primary and the auxiliary frames to be secured to the seats at selected angular positions.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a portable easel having a frame and a display panel movably coupled to the frame. The panel is movable with respect to the frame in a longitudinal direction, and the panel is rotatable with respect to the frame from a first predetermined angular position to a second predetermined angular position.

Abstract: Method and apparatus providing a rest member having a support surface and a stand for the rest member, with the rest member having a plural multiplicity of apertures therein to permit the adjustment in height thereof with respect to the stand, which can take the form of an expandable member associated with the rest member and being contractable as well as expandable inwardly and outwardly and accompanied by means for inhibiting the separation of the rest member from stand after the rest member has been positioned on the stand.

Abstract: A lap top Plexiglas bible/book holder is assembled having an expansion base with attached holder to hold book. The base has a right and left section made identically from the same mold. Side Plexiglas enclosure brackets are permanently attached to both top outside edges of left base section. The enclosure brackets will allow the left and right side sections to interlock. The adjustable base will expand to property fit over the user's lap horizonzontally. The book support stand is permanently attached to top side of left section. The two sections can be easily dismantled for easy transport. The right top side of base may be used as writing desk.

Abstract: A two-piece music stand accessory for holding large music volumes consisting of a pair of cleats (11) with a lengthwise slot (14) to allow mounting on the existing ledge of a music stand. An alignment pin (13) joins them in the center, providing support and rigidity for the assembly when the cleats are slid together. Once the pin is disengaged, the cleats can remain on the stand's ledge and yet permit folding. One or more bow hooks are fitted through the front edge of the cleats to accommodate a fiddler's bow. A lip (17) on the front edge of the cleats assists in holding open book pages.

Abstract: An ergonomic reading stand for holding books, catalogs, etc. consists of a right and left support, a bracket, a pivoting shaft with knurled screws and a base. The slant of the book can be variably adjusted by releasing the knurled screws (on both ends of the pivoting shaft) and by displacing the shaft forwards or backwards, in relation to the base. Threaded pins for adjusting the sliding resistance that is generated when the pivoting shaft is displaced are provided on the underside of the pivoting shaft, below the right and left slide bearing. The bracket is used to hold down the book pages and can be adjusted to the thickness of the book by a displacement parallel to the lower bearing surface. The bracket can be pressed down to enable the pages to be turned rapidly. After the bracket has been released, it springs back into its original position.

Abstract: A book retention device comprises a sleeve for accommodating a book with a binder hole extending therethrough. The sleeve includes a first side cover, a second side cover, and a back cover. The sleeve defines a hole for being placed in registration with the binder hole of the book. A suspending member has a first end for being secured to an external mounting surface, and a second end defining a hole for being placed in registration with the hole defined by the sleeve. The hole of the sleeve and the hole of the suspending member cooperate to permit a fastener to be received through the holes of the suspending member, the sleeve, and the book for securing the book to the external mounting surface and for permitting the sleeve and book accommodated therein to pivot relative to the suspending member in order to adjust the position of the book.

Abstract: A book holder includes a bracket rotatably and adjustably secured to a base with one or more fasteners and/or with a serrated surface or a number of teeth. A casing includes a pedestal secured to the bracket, to allow the casing to be adjustably secured to the base at selected angular position by the bracket, and to support documents at the selected angular position relative to the base and to the readers. The base may include one or more weights to increase a stability of the base. The casing includes two end fences each having a number of apertures to rotatably receive pins of plates, and to rotatably secure the plates to the casing.

Abstract: An adjustable paint easel and display rack assembly includes a base having first and second legs extending upwardly therefrom. First and second risers are slidably connected to the first and second legs for adjusting the height of the assembly. Extensions may be pivotally attached to upper ends of the risers and movable between folded and extended positions to further adjust the height of the assembly. An arm is attached to the risers or extensions and has a canvas board platform pivotally and rotatably attached thereto, enabling the height and angle of the canvas board platform to be adjusted. The assembly may include pivoting table leaves, and model attachment plates as well.

Abstract: An adjustable support for an electronic device include first and second spaced apart platforms. A connecting member extends between the first and second platforms for movably positioning the second platform relative to the first platform. A first and second attachment assembly are respectively coupled to the first and second platforms for engaging an electronic device when supported on the first platform.

Abstract: An adjustable support structure for temporary sign displays formed from a vertically oriented rigid panel having a plurality of length and angle adjustable support arms. Each arm has a distal end thumb screw attachment to a T-nut on the sign. The arm is adjustably anchored to the panel by a bolt extending from the panel through a longitudinal oval slot in the arm to engage a wingnut. Additional hardware prevents loss of movable parts. Sign stiffening battens are tethered to the panel. A stiffening tray parallely spaced apart from the back of the panel further bears against and secures the support arms.

Abstract: An A-frame stand for supporting display boards is made from a pair of like, inverted, generally V-shaped end members and a pair of rigid cross pieces that extend between the end members to maintain them in spaced, vertical planes, and in registry with each other. A pair of board supporting tracks are adjustably mounted by a plurality of hanger elements to one or to both sides of the A-frame stand to extend between the end members in vertically-spaced, parallel relation to each other. Each hanger is in the form of a metal strap secured intermediate its ends to one side of a track at one end thereof, with opposite ends of the strap extending around a leg of an end member and being releasably secured together so as to allow vertical adjustment of each track on the stand. Each track has at least two longitudinally extending recesses or grooves in both its upper and lower surfaces for slidably accommodating one edge of a display board.

Abstract: An adjustable paint easel and display rack assembly includes a base having first and second legs extending upwardly therefrom. First and second risers are slidably connected to the first and second legs for adjusting the height of the assembly. Extensions may be pivotally attached to upper ends of the risers and movable between folded and extended positions to further adjust the height of the assembly. An arm is attached to the risers or extensions and has a canvas board platform pivotally and rotatably attached thereto, enabling the height and angle of the canvas board platform to be adjusted. The assembly may include pivoting table leaves, and model attachment plates as well.

Abstract: The present invention describes a foldable device useful for supporting an article, such as a book. The foldable device may be unfolded to a convenient size and locked into a firm position to support an article such as a book. When not in use the foldable device is folded to approximately half of its unfolded dimension.

Abstract: An adjustable easel is described that may be used by multiple persons and that may be modified according to the preferences of a user. The easel includes a plurality of vertical supports connected to each other. Holes are spaced apart along the length of the side edges of the vertical supports wherein each hole has a horizontal bore with the bore open to an edge of the vertical support. Horizontal support rods are adapted to slide in and out of the holes. Holders retain in place an artistic substrate wherein each holder is attached to at least one horizontal support rod.

Abstract: A holder for sheet-form articles designed as a display stand for leaflets, brochures and the like comprises a rear support member with two side support members movable jointly relative to the rear support member between extended and retracted positions, thereby to vary the width of the receiving space for the articles. Preferably, each rear plate of the side support members is provided with a generally diagonal slot therethrough, and studs projecting from the rear support plate are located within the slots to provide for guided sliding movement of the parts.

Abstract: A page holder for holding the pages of a book in an open arrangement having an attachment means such as a spring clip for attaching the page holder to the cover or to one or more pages of the book, a holding means adapted to hold, to the cover of the open book, one or more pages on each side of the spine of the open book, and a support member connecting the attachment means to the holding means, the support member being adapted to allow movement of the holding means from a page holding position to a page releasing position, without detaching the page holder from the book, so that one or more pages of the book can be turned.

Abstract: A book support apparatus having a plurality of adjustable features to captively engage books and other articles of different sites. The book support apparatus also includes straps that secure the device to the user's torso.

Abstract: A support stand includes a plurality of generally planar support members pivotally connected to one another. The stand attaches to the bottom of an electronic device. The support members are movable between a storage position in which all of the support members lie in a single plane against the bottom of the electronic device, and a deployed position in which the electronic device is supported in an inclined position. A latch retains the stand in the storage position when it is not in use.

Abstract: An apparatus for retaining an artist panel is described as including a planar surface with a pair of slots formed therein and a pair of retaining members protruding through the pair of slots a sufficient amount to engage an artist panel. Each of the pair of retaining members is adjustable in position along the length of each of the pair of slots, respectively. The first of the pair of retaining members, when adjusted, provides a fixed abutment. The remaining retaining member includes a spring which supplies a force tending to urge it toward the first retaining member. The panel is secured to the planar surface by the tension supplied to it by the force imparted by the remaining retaining member that is then transferred through the panel and to the first retaining member as well. The pair of retaining members are adjusted in position by a corresponding pair of thumbscrews that are disposed on a cover plate that is attached to the underside of the planar surface.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an adjustable book holder which can be attached to a stand to permit hands-free reading and hand-assisted page turning in a sitting or reclining position. It provides for a one piece book support shelf and back of rigid material, such as a molded clear plastic or metal, onto which a book is secured and one or more pages are held open and flat by a single length of monofilament line attached to opposite sides of a swing arm held in a closed position. A swing arm in the open position allows unobstructed page turning after which the swing arm is returned to the closed position. The swing arm is held in the closed position by free swinging latches fastened to the swing arm and turned up behind the book support back. The swing arm is moved to the open position by pushing back against the swing arm which removes the pressure against the latches allowing the latches to drop clear.

Abstract: The invention provides a stand for sheet music which includes a music support having a platen for carrying the music, a telescopic post for adjusting the height of the platen, and a base supporting the post and having collapsible legs. The post and music support are coupled to one another such that the support can be tilted relative to the post so that the music can be displayed at various heights and at various angles to the vertical. The music support is collapsible for movement between a deployed position and a stored position to minimize the size of the music support for transporting the stand.

Abstract: A book stand that is adjustable in the vertical as well as in tilt, and which utilizes a book ledge which is adjustable in width so as to accommodate books and other reading materials of different thicknesses. The backplate of the book holder has a rear book ledge secured along its lower edge, with a plurality of apertures extending therethrough. These apertures receive a plurality of pegs or rods extending from a front book ledge. The pegs may be positioned at varying distances within the apertures and thereby position the front ledge with respect to the rear ledge so as to accommodate books are varying thicknesses. The front ledge has a transparent page-holder extending perpendicular to its upper surface to hold back the pages of the printed material. The invention also includes an extension plate which rests on the two ledges for ring binders which may be quite thick but do not require the page-holder.

Abstract: An adjustable article-holding stand apparatus includes a base assembly and an adjustable vertical riser assembly connected to the base assembly. A vertical-to horizontal swivel assembly has a first portion and a second portion, and the first portion of the vertical-to-horizontal swivel assembly is connected to the adjustable vertical riser assembly. An adjustable horizontal arm assembly is connected to the second portion of the vertical-to-horizontal swivel assembly, and an adjustable-length article-holding assembly is connected to the adjustable horizontal arm assembly. The adjustable-length article-holding assembly can include an auxiliary-device-adaptor assembly connected thereto. A lamp assembly is connected to the adjustable-length article-holding assembly. The base assembly includes primary base portion connected to the adjustable vertical riser assembly. An adjustable base portion is adjustably connected to the primary base portion.

Abstract: A device that sits on a flat surface, such as a table, desk, or counter top and the like to hold reading material such as newspapers, magazines, books, copy to be typed, sheet music, recipe cards, and the like in an upright position to save space on the table, desk, or counter top and to make the reading materials easy to read. This also keeps the hands of the user free for such activities as eating and writing. The device consists of a base piece which has on each end a rectangular notch into which fits a matching rectangular member. The rectangular members are hinged into the notches with dowels which allows the members to swivel, and two tines are inserted into each of the swiveling members. When the device is not in use the swiveling members swivel down and the tines in them swivel down, to lie flat on the base piece. This makes the device compact and easy to carry and store.

Abstract: A portable flipchart plastic blow molded easel having a display portion telescopically arranged on a pedestal base portion having legs pivotally secured to and foldable away from the base portion for holding the easel upright, the legs and portions having cooperating interconnected means for securing the easel in selected extended or collapsed condition, for table top or floor use and having nesting structure for holding like collapsed easels stacked together during transport and storage.

Abstract: An easel is pivotally attached to a palette about an axis by at least one hinge. According to a first embodiment an extensible member is detachably attached to the palette and includes a first retracted position and a second extended position wherein the extensible member substantially extends to the rear of the palette in the second position. A brace having a slot is detachably attached at one end thereof to an end of the extensible member disposed furthest to the rear of the palette and is detachably attached at a remaining end thereof to said easel. A pair of thumbscrews pass through the slot at opposite ends thereof and are used to tighten the brace to the extensible member and to the easel, thereby securing the easel in a desired position with respect to the palette.

Abstract: A device for holding a publication such as a book or a magazine, comprising two L-shaped supports slidable relative to each other and adapted to accommodate a publication between them. The supports having confronting surfaces between which the publication is held, these surfaces being covered with a flat brush secured to each of those surfaces. Each brush has a plurality of upstanding hairs adapted to engage between pages of a publication to be held. The hairs are inclined relative to the surfaces from which they upstand, in a direction opposite to the direction in which a page is initially turned.

Abstract: A combination portable book carrying device and bookstand for supporting a book in an inclined readable position. The bookstand comprises an "L"-shaped base having a back support panel portion and a bottom support panel portion. At least two expandable arms are each positioned on a respective side of the back support panel and slidably supported relative thereto. Each arm is substantially "U"-shaped and comprises a rear portion being slidably positionable relative to the back support panel portion. A lateral portion depends from a back end thereof to the rear portion. An inwardly extending front portion depends from the front end of the lateral portions so as to accommodate a portion of the book within each arm. A bracket is pivotally connected to the back support panel portion for supporting a book at the desired reading angle such that the book may be closed and supported in such a closed position in the device.

Abstract: A portable computer tray assembly (20) which includes a relatively thin, structurally rigid and length adjustable support surface (27) to accommodate and support a variety of portable computers (33) thereatop. The computer tray assembly (20) includes a relatively thin platform member (21) having a plurality of shallow strengthening ribs (23) laterally spaced-apart thereacross. Further, a relatively thin support member (24) is positioned adjacent and in abutting contact with the platform member (21), and includes a plurality of shallow support ribs (26) laterally spaced-apart across the support member. These support ribs (26) are formed for sliding interengagement with the strengthening ribs (23) of the platform member (21) to provide sliding interengagement therebetween to lengthen the support surface (23) which is aggregately formed by the platform member (21) and the support member (24).

Abstract: An artist's easel for supporting a canvas or other workpiece including a carriage having two upright housing masts which each have a longitudinal axis substantially parallel to the other, a slidable outer frame extensibly engaged with the housing masts including a bottom workpiece support for receiving a bottom portion of the workpiece, the outer frame being substantially coplanar with and adapted to slide in a range of motion parallel to the longitudinal axes of the housing masts, a slidable inner frame extensibly engaged with and substantially coplanar to the outer frame and adapted to slide in a range of motion parallel to the range of motion of the outer frame, the inner frame including an adjustable top workpiece support for receiving a top portion of the workpiece, the top workpiece support being slidably mounted to the inner frame and adapted to slide colinear with the range of motion of the inner frame.

Abstract: A portable flipchart plastic blow molded easel having a display portion telescopically arranged on a pedestal base portion having legs pivotally secured to and foldable away from the base portion for holding the easel upright, the legs and portions having cooperating interconnected means for securing the easel in selected extended or collapsed condition, for table top or floor use and having nesting structure for holding like collapsed easels stacked together during transport and storage.

Abstract: An adjustable book holder is disclosed herein. It includes a book resting frame with horizontally extending book brackets, a vertical adjustment system, and a vertically adjustable telescopic structure to hold and right and left pages with a rack-and-pinion drive system for operating the page holders.

Abstract: A music stand extender adapted to be mounted to a conventional music stand in a manner to present an expanded support area. This extender comprises, in a preferred form, three panel sections which in an expanded position rest against a back portion of the music stand, and three flange sections that are positioned on a lower ledge portion of the stand. The extender can be folded over on itself to function as a sheet music container and carrier, and can be extended to its support position to be placed on a music stand.

Abstract: A lightweight structure for oil and acrylic painting that converts to a self-contained backpack, capable of transporting a canvas, paint supplies and the like. The structure is composed of three legs (31L, 31R, 31B) joined at the top, braced by a detachable pack frame (175) suspended between the legs near the middle, with each adjacent pair of legs crossbraced by flexible non-resilient cords (71L, 71R, 71B) between the bottom of each leg and the approximate junction between each adjacent leg and the pack frame. The system is comprehensive, including pallet (267), solvent jar (268) and brush racks (191, 193), all suspended from the pack frame exterior. All paint supplies are securely held, readily accessible from the painting position in front. The canvas is rapidly moved up and down by pivoting canvas supports (300) on the legs, and a canvas support rig (376) sliding on a mast (37) above the legs. Canvas upper corners can be stabilized with a canvas stabilizer rig.

Abstract: An artist's easel comprising a framework adapted to receive and hold a canvas; one or more wheels mounted on the framework and enabling the easel to be wheeled to and from a place of use; means for maintaining the frame in its normally intended attitude of use; and means which, in use, engage the ground on which the easel stands to resist any tendency of the easel to move along the ground, characterised by the feature that the easel, as well as being height-adjustable by moving at least a portion of the frame, can also swivel about the frame axis.

Abstract: An improved bookholder for use with a pole lamp comprising a book support having a back rest and pivotable ledges adapted to hold the book in a selectable orientation, an attachment at one end thereof to the bookholder, the arm being sufficiently flexible to be bent to a desired shape and sufficiently rigid to maintain the shape after it is bent, and a shade attached to the other end of the adjustable arm, whereby the shade may be adjusted with respect to the light source and a book on the book support. Preferably, the shade comprises light-attenuating vanes which may be folded up like a fan when not in use, or opened to any desired extent to change the size of the shade. The adjustable arm holding the shade may be bent or moved in a variety of directions to adjust the position of the shade with respect to the light source.

Abstract: A collapsible music stand composed of a plurality of foldable panels which are mounted on a tripod base. Sheet music is to be located against the foldable panels. Foldable panels include a center panel with one side panel mounted to the right edge of the center panel and another side panel mounted to the left edge of the center panel. The side panels have bottom edges which are slightly misaligned from the bottom edge of the center panel so that the side panels can be pivoted to rest against the front side of the center panel with the bottom edges of the side panels not interfering with the lower edge of the center panel. The side panels are capable of assuming a substantially aligned position with the center panel with the side panels being slightly inclined so that relative to the front side of the center panel there is formed a slightly concave configuration. Pivotal shelf members are mounted to the bottom edges of the side panel and to the lower edge of the center panel.

Abstract: A bookholder device includes a main arm portion for hinged attachment to a wall (or alternatively, for free standing support on the floor). A clutch assembly portion is attached to the main arm, and releasably engages a rod member. A tray bracket is pivotally connected to the rod member, and further pivotally supports a book tray portion. This book tray supports the book in question by a combination of contact by a tray base, tray perimeter flanges, and a height-adjustable tray crossmember.

Abstract: An apparatus including a platform for supporting sheet members thereon, such as utilized in music recitals, reading, and the like, wherein the apparatus includes a mounting plate securable to the platform, with the mounting plate including a first clamp pair for securement to opposed sides of the platform, with a second clamp pair slidably mounted within the mounting plate to secure sheet members therebetween. The mounting plate is formed of a magnetic material for positioning the second clamp pair relative to the mounting plate.

Abstract: A collapsible swing-out extendible music stand capable of tilting and holding multiple sheets or books simultaneously on a vertical shaft and foldable tripod base. The upper section is a backrest consisting of plates connected by vertical hinges attached to folding shelf segments by horizontal hinges. The outermost plates may be used individually or in tandem being secured to the back of the primary plates by fastening devices, when not in use. A handle is mounted on the front of the center plate for carrying. A pivot device on the reverse side allows tilting of the backrest. A vertical shaft within a shaft and tensioning device permits height adjustment. In the second embodiment the outermost plates fold opposite toward the front, and are without attached shelves. The additional shelf panels are hinged to and folded beneath the main shelves, secured by fastening devices. When in use, the shelf panels are attached by locking device to the extended outermost plate.

Abstract: Expandable easel which can hold canvases and other work pieces having a wide variety of sizes and shapes in a number of different positions. The easel includes a frame having a pair of upstanding posts and at least one cross member extending between the posts, with a plurality of work piece holders mounted on the frame. The posts and the cross member each have a plurality of telescopically extensible sections, and the work piece holders are mounted on arms which can be mounted in different rotative positions on the frame to accommodate work piece of different sizes. The work piece holders can also be rotated on the arms which carry them to accommodate different work pieces. The frame can also be tilted back to support a work piece in a horizontal direction.

Abstract: A copy holder which is useful in holding items such as comparatively thick books can be constructed so that holdfasts capable of engaging whatever is held in the copy holder are movably mounted in openings in the copy holder. When so held these holdfasts are engaged by a conventional type spring loaded clamping member on the copy holder so that they are secured against movement as a result of such engagement.

Abstract: A main plate having a bookstop on its lower end and having a cavity on its inside. The cavity slidably retains two slide plates which are extendable from its lateral sides and one top plate which is extendable from its top. The top plate itself also has two slide plates which are extendable from its lateral sides when the top plate and the slide plates are extended. A support rod is adjustable in a multiplicity of grooves on the base plate and also adjustable on the back of the main plate for allowing a wide range of reading angles and support stability.

Abstract: A book holder including a backing strip (24) formed to extend along the covers of an open book (12) with ends (19, 20) bent back toward each other to overlap and clamp open the book pages. A non-skid surface (35) on the backing strip assists in maintaining the holder in place on the open book and on a supporting surface.