Abstract: A machine printer for marking a machine readable code on envelopes and the like allows house holders and small businesses to print the postal precode on envelopes so they can be read by a machine reader rather than a keypunch operator. The printer has an adjustable jig to hold one end of an envelope, the jig has two portions which join together in sliding relationship for different sized envelopes. Each portion has a corner slot to position an envelope, and at least one of the portions has a stencil or other marking means for producing a mark on an envelope, the stencil or other marking means located a fixed distance from one corner of the envelope.

Abstract: A copy holder assembly mountable onto the CRT cabinet of a data processing work station is disclosed. The copy holder includes correspondence boards and a memo board which are coupled to a harness assembly. The harness assembly includes an elastic strap, first and second hinge assemblies and a cross bar. The elastic strap is lashed around the cabinet bottom and tensions the hinge assemblies into compressive engagement with the CRT cabinet. In an alternate embodiment, the hinge assemblies and cross bar are coupled to the CRT cabinet by hook and loop fasteners. The correspondence boards are adjustable in elevation and pitch for optimum presentation of printed sheet material.

Abstract: The present invention provides a stand comprising a base portion, an upright member attached to the base portion, a cantilever member having a first end attached to the upright member and a second end rotatably secured to a frame, the frame pivotally supporting a cradle arranged to have rested upon it a book or other printed matter and the attachment of the first end of the cantilever member to the upright member enabling the height of the frame to be varied.

Abstract: A display unit for jewelry articles of substantially circular shape is disclosed comprising a small plate which is fabricated with a band or strip. This band is cut out from a strip of flexible material possessing good elasticity. At the small plate there is formed an opening or slot or the like to allow for the passage of the jewelry article which is to be displayed, for instance a bracelet, wrist watch, necklace or ring. In this manner, the small plate is located outside the ring or annular body formed by the jewelry article where it can serve to support the most different data concerning this jewelry article, and the band or strip is wrapped-up around the interior of the jewelry article. Owing to its elasticity, the band or strip supports the jewelry article which, if necessary, can then be set on a shelf of a display window.

Abstract: Formed steel channel members mounted horizontally on vertical rods to the back of a drafting reference table. Two channel members are vertically adjustable to allow drawings, layouts and the like of different dimensions to be conveniently located and supported, and a third channel member serves to prevent material from slipping off the back of the table.

Abstract: A foldable, self-supporting, adjustable book holder is disclosed having a first base member formed of an elongated base section having a planar portion which deflects at a bend into an elevated, substantially parallel elongated member wherein the elevated, elongated support member has an elongated slot formed therein which is adapted to receive an elevated boss positioned within and movable within the elongated slot, a second base member having an elongated, substantially planar support member having an elevated boss member formed at one end thereof which is adapted to be positioned into and slidable within the elongated slot, a pair of side members which are adapted to be pivotally connected to the ends of the first base member and the second base member such that the elevated boss is positioned in and is movable with the elongated slot to form a book support when in upright position and wherein the opposite ends of the side members have a plurality of axially aligned openings formed therein to receive an el

Abstract: A book and paper supporting elongated rectangular panel transversely overlies the arms of an armchair in a forward and upwardly inclined plane. A pair of standards slidably connected with the undersurface of the panel in tongue and groove fashion overlie the chair arms and support the panel. Each of the standards are provided with opposing chair arm grip plates normally maintaining the standards on the chair arms.

Abstract: A merchandise display rack as disclosed of the type for supporting merchandise and for securing the merchandise against removal. The display rack includes a base including an upwardly and rearwardly sloping display deck, the deck including at least one groove having opposed sidewalls and a bottom wall. Also included are a pair of bracket members disposed in opposed spaced relation and adapted to clampingly engage a display item therebetween, the pair of bracket members including a first bracket member having a first portion adapted to be housed in the groove and a merchandise item engaging portion, and a second bracket member including a slide portion housed in the groove for selective movement in the groove toward and away from the first bracket member and a merchandise item engaging portion, the second bracket being adjustably slideably movable into clamping engagement with the merchandise item, the second bracket member being movable to accommodate products of various sizes and shapes.

Abstract: An adjustable music/book holder is adaptable for being supported on a piano, organ, or conventional music stand. The holder comprises a pair of frame members which adjustably receive a pair of page holder members, a pair of hook/alternate page holder members as well as a central book safety or alternative accessory member.

Abstract: An adjustable holder for a planar object such as a plate is disclosed. The holder is comprised of a base having a channel therein in which an arm is received. The arm is frictionally held in the channel of the base and has a hooked upper end. At the lower part of the base, means to removably attach a pair of feet is provided. Where the holder is to be freestanding, the pair of feet extend forwardly and sidewardly of the base. Where the holder is to be mounted on a wall, an alternative pair of feet is provided which extend downwardly as well as forwardly and sidewardly.

Abstract: An adjustable support panel assembly for positioning a book, brochure, newspaper or the like in a predetermined orientation, wherein a support panel includes a pair of laterally adjustable frame members, with each frame member supporting a pair of relatively moveable clamping members. A first clamping member of each pair is fixedly attached to one of the frame members and a second clamping member is attached to a pusher shaft slidably received in a support rod also attached to the frame member, with a spring member biasing the second clamping member toward the first clamping member to fixedly clamp a book, brochure, newspaper or the like in a predetermined orientation therebetween.

Abstract: A book holder having a backrest portion which connects a base plate for supporting the lower edge of an open book and a top plate which is adjustable to contact the upper edge of the open book, and inwardly facing frictional pad members secured to the base and top plate for preventing the accidental page turning of the book.

Abstract: A table easel construction. A frame for holding and positioning a workpiece of various sizes and shapes is attached at its base to a table surface which is mounted on a base. The holding and positioning frame includes at least one vertical support attached to the rear edge of the table surface and to the upper end of the rest of the frame. The base of the holding and positioning frame may be fastened to the table surface at various positions thus enabling the angle of the workpiece relative to the table surface to be adjusted. Upper and lower clamps on the holding and positioning frame hold the workpiece above the table surface and are independently adjustable upwardly and downwardly on the frame thereby enabling the distance of the workpiece above the table to be varied and also enabling the distance between upper and lower clamps to be increased or decreased.

Abstract: A novel construction toy includes at least one substantially planar sheet containing a printed pattern on its surface; a plurality of colored interstacking blocks capable of intercoupling, such as frictionally interlocking, with one another to form a pattern corresponding to the pattern printed on said sheet; an elongate grid block capable of intercoupling with said blocks, and a support structure for holding said grid block and said pattern sheet with the latter in a position underlying said grid block; which support structure includes a first elongated member containing a first planar surface and a second planar surface recessed from said first to define a ledge; means for mounting the grid block in a position on said first member so as to protrude into a position overlying said second recessed surface and thereby define a channel for receiving an edge of the sheet; and a second member coupled to said first member for holding the sheet member from said other end; whereby said intercoupling blocks may be bui

Abstract: This cassette holder is for use with a medical examination table and an X-ray camera and includes a generally horizontal base plate having a holder plate hingedly attached thereto for swinging movement of the holder plate into a selected angle of inclination relative to the base plate to suit the position of the camera. A support linkage, hingedly attached to the base plate, clamps the holder plate in the selected position and the holder plate includes adjustably spaced cassette retaining arms. A modified cassette holder includes a slotted base plate which cooperates with a tracked table to provide longitudinal and transverse adjustment relative to the table.

Abstract: A musical instrument support for holding a stringed instrument in an elevated position having a bracket receiving portion secured to its base to accommodate a mating bracket carried by an adjustable swivel assembly for attachment to a vertical supporting surface or by a prop member that acts in conjunction with the instrument body support for use on a flat supporting surface. The swivel assembly permits universal angular movement of the musical instrument support relative to a wall. A collar is provided to close about and retain the neck of the musical instrument held thereon.

Abstract: The invention relates to an artist's easel characterized by circular mobility around a fixed base.

Abstract: A book holder is erectable from a totally flat storage position to an elevated use position providing an inclined table having a shelf pivotally attached thereto. A slide assembly disposed upon the outer edge of the shelf includes a pair of pivotally mounted fingers independently laterally displaceable to allow selective positioning of the fingers upon the margins of an open book disposed upon the table and supported against the shelf. Manually releasable means are included to permit adjustment of the inclination of the table and position of the shelf relative the table.

Abstract: A book page holder for holding a book in open position for reading while permitting the pages of the book to be easily turned without damage. The holder includes an elongated member that is adapted to extend laterally across the back of the book when the latter is open for reading, and a pair of clips are provided on the left and right ends of the elongated member for engaging the pages of the left and right halves of the book to prevent unintentional turning of the pages. The left clip extends laterally inwardly over the side edge of the left half of the book and the right clip extends longitudinally inwardly over the upper marginal edge of the right half of the book.