Abstract: A multi-use exercise apparatus is disclosed. The multi-use exercise apparatus and methods of the invention may provide a means for performing both counter or standing push-ups and/or floor push-ups. The multi-use exercise device may include a base member or portion, a foot member or portion, and a hand member or portion.

Abstract: A display stand with an adjustable rear support that is movable along a base by way of a channel is provided. The rear support receives and sandwiches objects, each of different thicknesses, between and against a support lip. The rear support is orientated at an obtuse angle relative to the base. The channel is tapered, facilitating a tapered slide nut to move there along in concert with the rear support. A threaded fastener interconnects the rear support and the slide nut by way of the channel. The slide nut provides female threading engaging the threading of the threaded fastener. The rear support provides a slot that seats on a protrusion of the slide nut to provide anti-rotation functionality.

Abstract: Provided is a structure for preventing deformation of a reading table, which prevents deformation of a reading table itself, solves a problem that a gap is generated when a support of the reading table is rotated and coupled, and thus prevents a standing paper from falling off, and relates to a pressing structure for preventing deformation of a reading table, wherein a pressing member is located at a center of a rear surface of a reading table, and when a first support member is rotated at a predetermined angle, a central part of the reading table is pressed by a support member, and thus a predetermined interval is forcibly formed between the reading table and lower corners of two sides of the first support member.

Abstract: A supporting device includes a bottom seat with a first positioning member, a first supporting frame pivotally connected with the bottom seat, a second supporting frame, a third supporting frame pivotally connected with the first supporting frame and a fourth supporting frame to be coupled with a supported object. The second supporting frame is pivotally connected with the first supporting frame so as to change a height as a result of an angle of the first supporting frame relative to the bottom seat. The second supporting frame has a second positioning member to be coupled with the first positioning member in order to fix the first and second supporting frames. The fourth supporting frame is pivotally connected with the second and third supporting frame so that an angle and a height of the supported object are simultaneously changed with a pivoting motion of the first, second, third and fourth supporting frames.

Abstract: A portable workstation for use in a front passenger seat in an interior of a vehicle includes a body member having a plurality of walls that, together, form a box-shape configuration defining a closed bottom, an open top, and an interior area. The body member includes side walls having lower edges that are angled and increasingly offset from the bottom wall so as to be complementary to a bottom of the front passenger seat. A front wall extends downwardly from the bottom wall and in front of the front passenger seat, whereby to grip the front passenger seat. Walls extend upwardly to form compartments for receiving an article. The portable workstation includes a module attachment assembly having a plurality of upstanding side walls and a top surface defining multiple receiver slots. The workstation includes multiple accessory modules each having at least one boss removably received in a receiver slot.

Abstract: Various embodiments provide a portable electronic device holder (400, 500, 600, 700, 900, 1100, 1400) for a passenger seat (202), including a longitudinal clamping structure (420, 520) having a generally L-shaped cross-section. The clamping structure includes a supporting flap (422, 522) forming an L-base of the generally L-shaped clamping structure and configured to support a portable electronic device, and a clamping flap (424, 524) forming an L-leg of the generally L-shaped clamping structure and configured to clamp the portable electronic device against a surface (650) abutting the portable electronic device. The portable electronic device holder further includes a mounting element (410, 510) for slidably or titlably mounting the clamping structure to the passenger seat.

Abstract: An exercise machine includes a frame and a console connected to the frame. The console has first member in a surface of the console and a second member in an adjustable portion of the console. Also, the machine has an assembly movably connected to the second member to translate the second member toward the first member with a sufficient force to hold an object in compression between the first member and the second member.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a portable foldable cradle. A rear plate is rotatably coupled to the front plate to enable the rear plate to be unfolded from the front plate. A support mechanism is in between the front plate and the rear plate in which a first end of the support mechanism is hinged to a cradling unit configured to support an electronic device thereon. The cradling unit protrudes from one side of the front plate, when the front plate and the rear plate are rotated to an oblique angle.

Abstract: Compounds of Formula I, including pharmaceutically acceptable salts, as well as compositions containing these compounds, have activity against hepatitis C virus (HCV) and may be useful in treating those infected with HCV:

Abstract: A height adjustable stand for musical instrument includes a connecting housing including a sleeve secured to the stand, a bifurcation extending out of the sleeve and including a top opening communicating with a slot therein, and two limit surfaces on both sides of the opening respectively; two opposite hooks each pivotably secured to the bifurcation and including a coupling member including a spring receptacle, a lever, an inclined surface adjacent to the receptacle, and a latch, and a curved member extending from the coupling member; a torsion spring biased between the spring receptacles; and a lock pivotably supported in the opening and including a first part, a second part at an angle with respect to the first part, and a protrusion on a bottom of the first part. Pressing of the first part moves the protrusion out of the slot to unlock the hooks.

Abstract: A protective cover structure includes a bottom plate, a coupling plate and a top lid. Two opposite edges of the coupling plate are respectively connected to the bottom plate and a top lid. The bottom plate, coupling plate and top lid are foldable with respect to one another. The bottom plate includes a first bottom board and second bottom board being foldable to each other. A buckling tongue for holding an electronic device is disposed on the first bottom board, and a covering element covering and positioning the electronic device is disposed on the second bottom board. An electronic device can be covered and positioned through the arrangement of the buckling tongue and covering element. When intending to operate the electronic device, a user lifts the top lid and folds and positions it under the bottom plate, or disengage the buckling tongue to release the electronic device, thereby supporting the electronic device in a standing-up use.

Abstract: A pc tablet holder for suspending pc tablets above the mid-body section of a user lying on bed with the back against the headboard. The holder has a tripod configuration with front legs made from a resilient elongated round bent in inverted “U”-shape and held in position by a string. A rear leg is connected to the “U”-shape's vertex by a retainer. A top clamping element, having a surface to catch the pc tablet's top edge, is carried at the “U”-shape's vertex. A bottom clamping element, having a space to receive the pc tablet's bottom edge, is carried by the string. The holder is placed on the bed with front legs across the user's mid-body section and the rear leg adjacent the user's crotch area. A pc tablet is removably clamped between the top and bottom clamping elements, achieving a hands-free holding of the pc tablet.

Abstract: The invention is a tripod easel in which the first, second and third legs are elastically deformable in the forward and rearward directions between a first position and a second position. In the second position, the first and third legs define arcs in the forward direction and the second leg defines an arc in the rearward direction. In the second position, the three legs define a free-standing tripod. The first and third legs define rows of supporting holes that can support an artwork support apparatus, a cantilevered shelf, a palette holder, a paper towel holder or other accessories.

Abstract: A stand for supporting a portable electronic device is constructed by a foldable body. The foldable body includes three parallel fold lines dividing the foldable body into a first supporting portion, a second supporting portion, a connection portion, and a bottom portion. One end of the first support portion is fixed on the bottom portion. The first supporting portion, the second supporting portion, and the bottom portion forming a triangular structure. A slot is defined in the connection portion adjacent to the bottom portion. A resisting portion is formed on the bottom portion adjacent to the connection portion. The resisting portion extends through the slot.

Abstract: The invention provides a reading stand. The reading stand may comprising a base portion including at least one base portion sidewall, the base portion sidewall being supported by the base portion; and a platform portion forming a support surface to support the document, the platform portion including at least one page holder to retain the document. The reading stand may further include a side support clip extending from the platform portion such that the base portion sidewall is receivable between the platform portion and the side support clip in an assembled position, the side support clip having a protuberance disposed thereon, the protuberance engageable with the base portion sidewall. The assembled position affords side reading.

Abstract: The present modular kit comprises a plurality of members, all or some of which can be used in various arrangements for making furniture. The invention comprises, on one hand, one or more main support members (1) (1a) (1b) (1e) and one or more foot members (4a) (4b) with which the structure is assembled by means of couplings (1f) and securing clamps (3). In addition, the invention comprises a main bearing member (7) and other auxiliary members (5) (6) (8) (9) (10) (11) (12) which are mounted in cantilever fashion by means of corresponding slot means (2a) (2b) (2c) (2d) (4c) (4d) (4e) (4f) (10). The fact that there is a number of different main support members (1) makes it possible to assemble furniture of different heights. If only the lower main supporting member (1a) is used with the carrying base (8) and the main bearing member (7), it is possible to assemble a desk or table-top bookrest.

Abstract: The disclosed hands-free reading device is a particle filled bag having an alcove to support a book or other item comprising readable text in a hands-free reading position. A method of arranging an item for the purposes of reading is also provided.

Abstract: A document holder has compact construction for in-line placement and viewing between a keyboard and display monitor. The holder can be set-up in a minimum profile configuration to accommodate small source documents, and can be quickly expanded to accommodate relatively large source documents. Easel size conversion is provided by a compound easel that is mounted for pivotal movement on a base platform. The easel viewing angle can be tilted to suit operator viewing preferences. The document support position can be adjusted vertically up and down to provide a reading level that satisfies operator needs and preferences. The compound easel includes a “drop-down” reading rack that can be extended below the front edge of a workstation support surface in the over-hang zone adjacent the edge of the work surface and above the keyboard to allow in-line placement and use of the document holder in workstations where the available work surface area is not large enough to support a conventional document holder.

Abstract: A support apparatus is provided for supporting a television or other video display for movement between a viewing position and a storage position. The support apparatus is attached to the frame of an article of furniture such as a bed. The support apparatus may allow the video display to rotate from a vertical, viewing position to a horizontal position in which the video display can be retracted beneath the article of furniture for storage. The movement of the support apparatus may be manual or automatic.

Abstract: The media player holder apparatus is easily, adjustably, and removably clamped onto an existing object. The clamp provides for adjustable gap without full separation of the two clamp halves. A stalk connects the clamp to a ball joint with selectively retained positioning via the clamp screw. The telescopic arm connected to the ball joint provides distance selectivity of the upper ball joint from the ball joint. The frictionally positioned upper ball joint positions the platform. The removable tray is positioned atop the platform with the multi-plane adjustment providing optimal positioning of a media player. The tray is hingedly lidded and further comprises a frictional surface within, with half straps for retaining a media player or other such device.

Abstract: A book holder stand has two shallow box like parts hinged together along one side to be openable to extend the parts from each other in opposite directions and define a generally planar support. A pivoted shelf is mounted at the bottom of each part able to be flipped down to provide a support for an opened book placed on edge thereon. An elongated retainer element is pivoted to each shelf by having a first segment received in a hole in an outer face of the associated shelf, with an angled down segment extending from the end of the first segment and able to be swept over an opened book with the shelf flipped down. A locking rod is slidable across the hinged sides to lock the parts in their spaced apart position. A prop rod is pivotally mounted to the hinged side of one part which can be pivoted out to extend at an angle thereto to support the book holder stand at an inclined position for convenient reading of an opened book resting on the shelves.

Abstract: A folding presentation pad easel, particularly suited for a classroom or teaching environment, utilizes a support spine and a leg element with additional legs to form a rigid triangular base, a supporting column, and a telescopic support, with pivotal supports therebetween. Superior stability is provided as well as a minimum required floor space to the rear of the easel, a feature which is particularly desirable in a classroom. When the easel is folded it has a set of wheels and a handle in which can be used for mobility.

Abstract: The invention provides a reading stand or document holder to support a document for review by a user. The reading stand may include a base portion including at least one aperture to allow the user to grasp the reading stand, as well as a platform portion for supporting the document. The platform portion is hingedly connected to the base portion. The platform portion includes at least one page holder for retaining the document upon the platform portion. Further, the reading stand includes a prop member. The prop member extends from a backside of the platform portion. The prop member is adapted to engage with the base portion so as to support the platform portion in an angled position.

Abstract: The present invention provide a full folding/unfolding book stand and copy holder, which components are connected in one piece, so that it can be well connected when folding or unfolding; its strong triangular movable support components on the back can be adjusted for different angles when used, so that it is portable and convenience for use at various locations and thickness of books.

Abstract: A foldable easel strut assembly is provided for supporting the easel when the easel is in use, and for moving the legs of the easel to a storage position when the easel is to be stored. The invention comprises an easel support board to which a rear leg assembly is pivotally connected. A pair of forward struts are pivotally connected at a first end to the support board. A pair of rear struts each have a first end pivotally connected to a second end of a corresponding forward strut, and a second end of each rear strut is pivotally connected to the rear leg assembly. Each rear strut includes a stop flange that abuts an upper edge of a corresponding forward strut when the rear leg assembly is pivoted away from the support board to a maximum position. In an embodiment, two front legs are pivotally connected to the support board, and the rear leg assembly comprises a rear leg member that pivotally folds against a bracket, and the bracket folds against the support board, when the easel is in its storage position.

Abstract: The book holder has displaceable arms and a back member that can facilitate retaining a book in an open displayed manner. The book holder can either be handheld or be placed or attached on a supporting surface.

Abstract: A multilayer tray system especially for a hospital bed having side rails includes a first rectangular structure having hooks along each lateral edge for being supported on the top edge of the side rails, the first rectangular structure has cavities formed in the upper surface for disposition of such items as a tissue box, drinking glass or miscellaneous items. A second rectangular tray is selectively connected to the first rectangular support. The second tray has a planar upper surface for providing a writing surface thereon. The tray is aligned relative to the rectangular structure and slidably maintained on the rectangular structure by means of a pair of parallel brackets extending from the lower surface of the tray.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a central support shaft that has an elongated shape provided with axially opposed ends. Rectilinear legs have opposed ends conjoined to the bottom support shaft end and extending outwardly therefrom at an oblique angle. The legs are pivotal between compressed and expanded positions. Auxiliary support shafts have elongated shapes provided with opposed medial and lateral ends. The auxiliary shafts are pivotally conjoined to the brackets and pivotal about the medial ends, such that the auxiliary shafts can be independently biased between vertical and horizontal positions. Brackets are attached to the central support shaft and spaced along a longitudinal length thereof. Clamps are positional along the auxiliary shafts. Each clamp is adaptable between open and closed positions for releasing and gripping the window blind. The window blind is centrally registered between the auxiliary support shafts during cleaning operations.

Abstract: The current invention provides a card holder for displaying a card on a flat horizontal surface. The card holder is substantially adhesive free and can be mailed in a flat configuration with a greeting card in a greeting card envelope. The card holder comprises a panel having tabs that are extendable outwardly from the panel and arranged in a pattern to secure the edges of the card, thus allowing the card to be displayed in a stable manner.

Abstract: A multilayer tray system especially for a hospital bed having side rails includes a first rectangular structure having hooks along each lateral edge for being supported on the top edge of the side rails, the first rectangular structure has cavities formed in the upper surface for disposition of such items as a tissue box, drinking glass or miscellaneous items. A second rectangular tray is selectively connected to the first rectangular support. The second tray has a planar upper surface for providing a writing surface thereon. The tray is aligned relative to the rectangular structure and slidably maintained on the rectangular structure by means of a pair of parallel brackets extending from the lower surface of the tray.

Abstract: A portable, collapsible clipboard which may be mounted to a vehicle steering wheel by an elastic strap or removed and carried by a provided shoulder strap. The clipboard includes two writing portions that are hingedly connected so that the clipboard can be folded in half or expanded to provide a larger writing surface. A latch is provided to keep the clipboard securely folded.

Abstract: A foldable holder fabricated from a material layer, consisting of panels that together form an essentially triangular profiled tube for supporting, for example, documents or a laptop.

Abstract: The book holder has displaceable arms and a back member that can facilitate retaining a book in an open displayed manner. The book holder can either be handheld or be placed or attached on a supporting surface.

Abstract: A foldable book stand for viewing written materials, music and the like or for writing upon same, the stand is further fitted with a battery powered lamp. The preferred embodiment measures about 4 inches square in folded state. The stand is fitted with articulation joints that hold it in the desired shape through tension and friction. The stand is further fitted with brackets for supporting materials and bracket tabs for holding pages in place.

Abstract: A holder for decorative sheet material comprising two separate pieces, one piece for attaching to an upper edge portion of a sheet material and for hanging from a wall, the other piece for attaching to a lower edge portion of the sheet material. Each piece of the holder comprises a top plate and a base plate hingedly connected together, and means such as a post, adhesive tape or spring-loaded clip for connecting the sheet material to the base plate. In particular embodiments, spring-loaded clips both hingedly connect the top and base plates, and act as a means to connect the sheet material to the base plate.

Abstract: A device for holding individual sheets contains a circular baseplate with a weight. A U-shaped clip is integrally formed on the upper side of the baseplate and is situated in a plane running obliquely with respect to the upper side of the baseplate. Arranged within the clip is an inner element which forms a gap between its outside and the inside of the clip. Paper can be inserted into this gap.

Abstract: The present invention is a single or multiple sheet document holder with a base plate supporting three posts, each post having mounted at its top a cupola formed with an upwardly facing socket adapted to securely and easily rotatingly hold a metal ball. The document holder uses a support slot forming contact points for a paper sheet or sheets to be supported. The support slot receives one or more sheets for support via substantial lateral curvature up and down the page combined with substantial deviation from vertical support (the top of the sheets slant slightly back and away from the user).

Abstract: A clipboard has a clip with upper and lower parts joined by a hinge. The lower part includes a locking wall and spaced-apart hold-down edges. The board has at least one upstanding lock element engaged with the locking wall on the lower part of the clip. The board includes grips engaged with the hold-down edges of the lower part of the clip.

Abstract: A laptop computer paper support device for removably setting on the top of a laptop computer case and for holding at least one document above a screen on a laptop computer. The laptop computer paper support device comprises a support member and shelf member. The support member includes a front surface, a top edge, a bottom edge, a left edge, a right edge and a connection axis passing through the left edge and the right edge. The connection axis is substantially perpendicular to the left edge. The shelf member is pivotally attached at the connection axis to the front surface of the support member. The shelf member includes a top surface and a bottom surface. The shelf member also includes a shelf ledge adapted for maintaining a document upon the top surface of the shelf member. The shelf ledge is attached to the top surface and extends upwardly from the top surface at a non-zero angle. The shelf member further includes a shelf flange adapted for setting on the top of a laptop computer case.

Abstract: A card holder for supporting or retaining a card such as a greeting card is provided. In one exemplary embodiment, the card holder has two holding portions each for accommodating a portion of a card. In another exemplary embodiment, the card holder has a first leg extending from a second leg. The card holder is mounted over a card having two legs such that the card first leg is adjacent to the card holder first leg and the card second leg is adjacent to the card holder second leg. The card holders of the present invention may also accommodate signs or ornaments.

Abstract: An apparatus for supporting a book or magazine for reading includes a bottom member and a top member. The top member is elevated at one end above the bottom member and is adapted to pivot about an axis from a first closed position for reading into a second open position for turning the pages. At least a portion of the top member is transparent to permit viewing of printed matter through the top member, which is adapted to press upon the book or magazine when it is disposed in the first position. A lip is attached to the bottom member and is used to further retain the book or magazine in position. A marking device is optionally detachably-attached to a top portion of the apparatus. A stand is described upon which the apparatus may be placed for hands-free use.

Abstract: Said stand is designed for books, catalogues, boards etc. weighing up to 4.5 kg. It consists of a right and left support (1), a bracket (15), a pivoting shaft (3) with knurled screws (9) and a base (11). All load-bearing parts are manufactured from steel-strength, special alloy, chromium-plated aluminium. The book (catalogue, board) is laid centrally on the right and left support. The slant of the book can be variably adjusted by releasing the knurled screws (on both ends of the pivoting shaft) and by displacing said shalt 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 pages. Said bracket 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.

Abstract: A novel book stand arrangement capable of sustaining common reading material above the surface of water. An angled shelf capable of accommodating books, magazines, and folded newsprint is positioned at a height and angle optimal for users lounging and submersed within pools, spas, hot tubs, indoor jet tubs, or conventional residential bathtubs. The shelf is attached to a horizontal buoyant base and angled in such a way so that the weight of the reading material distributes the displacement evenly onto the base to promote stability and balance. The rear support arm may detach from the base and swivel flush onto the back of the shelf. The shelf may then swivel down and rest on the base to fold the unit flat for storage and transport. A clear plastic retainer is provided to hold bound material like paperbacks and hard/soft cover books in place against the shelf. The retainer slides down the front of the shelf to provide a transparent cavity for which the bound material can reside.

Abstract: A novel book stand arrangement capable of sustaining common reading material above the surface of water. An angled shelf capable of accommodating books, magazines, and folded newsprint is positioned at a height and angle optimal for users lounging and submersed within pools, spas, hot tubs, indoor jet tubs, or conventional residential bathtubs. The shelf is attached to a horizontal buoyant base and angled in such a way so that the weight of the reading material distributes the displacement evenly onto the base to promote stability and balance. The rear support arm may detach from the base and swivel flush onto the back of the shelf. The shelf may then swivel down and rest on the base to fold the unit flat for storage and transport. A clear plastic retainer is provided to hold bound material like paperbacks and hard/soft cover books in place against the shelf. The retainer slides down the front of the shelf to provide a transparent cavity for which the bound material can reside.

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 dual rotatable book holder designed to hold two books for quick and easy reference. Two plates form a two face book platform with lips extending outwardly hold two books back-to-back. The two face book platform is removably engaged with a rotatable base allowing the user to quickly and efficiently rotate the two face book platform. The rotatable base comprises an upper section and a lower section which snap-fit together. The fitted upper section and lower section form a circular enclosure which encases one or more sets of ball bearings allowing the upper section to rotate freely upon the stationary lower section. The ball bearings are held in place by slots incorporated within a channel of the upper section and a groove in the lower section. A pin and tubular section arrangement connect the two plates and hinges connect the lips to the two plates allowing the two surface book platform to be folded into a flat piece when removed from the base for easy storage along with the flat base.

Abstract: A dual rotatable book holder designed to hold two books for quick and easy reference. Two plates form a two face book platform with lips extending outwardly hold two books back-to-back. The two face book platform is removably engaged with a rotatable base allowing the user to quickly and efficiently rotate the two face book platform. The rotatable base comprises an upper section and a lower section which snap-fit together. The fitted upper section and lower section form a circular enclosure which encases one or more sets of ball bearings allowing the upper section to rotate freely upon the stationary lower section The ball bearings are held in place by slots incorporated within a channel of the upper section and a groove in the lower section. A pin and tubular section arrangement connect the two plates and hinges connect the lips to the two plates allowing the two surface book platform to be folded into a flat piece when removed from the base for easy storage along with the flat base.

Abstract: A paper easel for supporting one or more sheets of paper on a work surface includes a bendable sheet of material having a center panel separating a right wing panel from a left wing panel. The center panel is divided from the right wing panel by a right crease line such that the right wing panel is pivotable with respect to the center panel along the right crease line. Furthermore, the center panel is divided from the left wing panel by a left crease line such that the left wing panel is pivotable with respect to the center panel along the left crease line. Further, the left wing panel includes a bottom edge for resting on the work surface, and a left foot panel extending forwardly from a lower front portion thereof. The right wing panel also includes a bottom edge for resting on the work surface, and a right foot panel extending forwardly from a lower front portion thereof.

Abstract: An improved artist and display easel that is secured from the top by use of a crossbar that interlocks with the easel to firmly hold a standard canvas or display up to twenty-four inches in height. The easel is preferably made of a flexible material so that it can be repeatedly bent down the centerline of weakness. The centerline fold creates tension on both side panels causing outward pressure. The top crossbar holds the easel body securely in place by interlocking notches. The top crossbar also holds the top of a display or canvas securely to the easel body. There are seven different height settings that correspond to standard canvas sizes. In addition, a bottom crossbar can be interlocked to the easel body to raise the base height of a display or canvas. The use of flexible material gives the easel portability, low cost and disposability.

Abstract: A support system of brackets and rods designed to be removably attached to a building stud. Used in pairs, the system can hold sheets of building material within the holing bracket and supported by a back rod so that the builder has the materials within easy view and reach and can replace partial sheets with the brackets.