Abstract: A cane stand for storing a cane. The cane stand is made up of a base pivotally attached to a shaft at one end and a clip pivotally mounted opposite from the end pivotally mounted to the base. Another clip is fixedly attached to the end of the shaft that is adjacent to the base. Both clips receive portions of the cane to be stored. When the cane is stored in a vertical position, the cane fits into a cutout in the base.

Abstract: A bonded swimming pool ladder anchor socket includes a substantially hollow metal housing of substantially cylindrical configuration. The housing is embedded in concrete adjacent the swimming pool with the top of the housing being open and adapted to receive the cylindrically shaped base of a swimming pool ladder for supporting the ladder. The bottom of the housing is at least partially closed to act as a stop to prevent downward movement of said ladder base beyond said bottom. An electrical bonding clamp is carried by the housing on the outer surface thereof and is adapted to securely clamp an electrical bonding conductor in order to provide an electrical bond for the housing and for the ladder. The bonding clamp includes a fixed seat for supporting the conductor and a movable screw threaded through the lower wall of a chamber located above the seat. The screw includes a head at the top thereof which is adapted to be turned by a screw driver in order to move the screw toward or away from the conductor.

Abstract: A self-clamping Christmas tree stand provides a stable platform for a Christmas tree that allows simple installation and adjustment of the tree angle without having to be positioned under the tree to perform the adjustments. The tree stand uses the weight of the tree to firmly clamp the tree's trunk. A clamping mechanism provides a constant grip that will not loosen unless an upward force is provided by the user. The adjustment range of the tree trunk angle with respect to the vertical plane may be varied to accommodate tree trunks of different shapes. Lastly, the tree stand includes a large liquid reservoir to maintain the tree's moisture content.

Abstract: A post for a queue management system is disclosed, the post being constructed so as to be capable of nesting with one or more similar posts and having an upright portion 3 or 65 adapted to support at least one barrier device 25 and having at its bottom end a foot 5 or 61 which is so constructed that it can nest within or upon a foot of an adjacent post, the post preferably being provided with at least one wheel 19 or roller 75 to facilitate moving the posts between storage positions in which they are nested together and positions of use.

Abstract: A reversibly addable, puzzle-like interface IV pole weight assembly for use in stabilizing medical equipment stands (IV poles and similar structures, in particular). The apparatus is designed to be added and removed from an existing IV pole on an as-needed basis for altering the center of gravity of a pole/equipment combination so as to resist over-turn tendencies of the combination without the added weight assembly.

Abstract: A column protector for positioning at a base of a warehouse rack column to protect the column from damage caused by a forklift. The column protector includes a collar and a foot. The collar and the foot form a device that protects columns of a rack systems from forklift impact.

Abstract: An assembly is disclosed for protecting and supporting a fragile thermometer having a column and an integral flange base. The assembly includes a support base defining a threaded bore for receiving the integral flange base of the thermometer. A bottom cushioning pad is also provided for placement in the bottom of the bore. In addition, a ring-shaped upper cushioning pad is provided for being fitted over the column of the thermometer and against the top surface of the thermometer's flange base. The thermometer is secured to the protective support base with a threaded collar member which receives the thermometer column and is threaded into the threaded bore of the support base which secures the thermometer to the base. An adapter bushing may also be used to attach thermometers having smaller diameter columns to the base.

Abstract: A rotation locker stand for outdoor umbrellas includes a rotor, which is rotatably disposed in a chamber of a base housing, including a rotor axial socket for securely and uprightly holding a shaft of the outdoor umbrella, and an actuator for detachably and selectively engaging with the rotor in such a manner that when the actuator is engaged with the rotor, the rotor is in the locking position, when the actuator is disengaged with the rotor, the rotor is adapted for freely rotating in the chamber.

Abstract: A device for holding a plurality of elongate members, including a base; and structure extending from the base and defining a plurality of seats for holding intersecting elongate members.

Abstract: A portable anchoring device 10 having a receiving sleeve 24 which is a cylindrical elongated tube having a throughbore 16 therein. The receiving sleeve 24 houses a filling chamber 30, filling cap 20, and the securing ring 28. The filling chamber 30 provides the means by which the portable anchoring device 10 may add more stability to its anchoring function and is equipped with an inlet cap 20 and an outlet cap 36. The retaining ring 28 is located at the base end 22 of the receiving sleeve 24 and provides the portable anchoring device with the means for securing a plurality of portable anchoring devices to each other. The retaining ring 28 also provides the means for securing a tent pole or gazebo leg 14 to the portable anchoring device. The base support element 22 is composed of two, semi-circle shaped units that provide the portable anchoring device with its foundation and anchorage support.

Abstract: A microphone stand assembly includes an automatically operated anti-rotation arrangement for preventing inadvertent disengagement of the shaft from the base.

Abstract: An assembly is disclosed for protecting and supporting a fragile thermometer having a column and an integral flange base. The assembly includes a support base defining a threaded bore for receiving the integral flange base of the thermometer. A bottom cushioning pad is also provided for placement in the bottom of the bore. In addition, a ring-shaped upper cushioning pad is provided for being fitted over the column of the thermometer and against the top surface of the thermometer's flange base. The thermometer is secured to the protective support base with a threaded collar member which receives the thermometer column and is threaded into the threaded bore of the support base which secures the thermometer to the base. An adapter bushing may also be used to attach thermometers having smaller diameter columns to the base.

Abstract: A connector for joining items such as electronic circuit boards in a spaced relation within a housing of an electronic device includes an elongated post, a plurality of wings, and a raised surface or a plurality of fingers. The wings are arranged around the post in a substantially symmetrical manner and have a length that is shorter than the length of the post. The raised surface or fingers are mounted near the tips of the post, between the wings and the ends of the post. The raised surface or fingers engage the circuit board and/or the housing when inserted into openings or receptacles in the circuit board and housing.

Abstract: The present invention provides stability for a decorative tree. Specifically, the decorative tree will have a base part, the lower section of which fits into a stand assembly and an upper section of which includes receiving means for an internal sleeve. The internal sleeve is sized to snugly receive a tree trunk and is formed to provide a plurality of clearances between the internal sleeve and the base part to accommodate parts associated with the trunk of the decorative tree such as bundles of fiber optics.

Abstract: An office chair includes a seat with a seat post which is movably inserted into a base. The base has a plurality of legs extending therefrom and a recess is defined in a top of the tube. Two clamp members are connected by two expandable members which bias the clamp members in opposite directions. A cover is mounted to the base and the seat post extends through the cover. The seat post is clamped by the two clamp members and a releasing member extends through the cover and the hole in the tube and engages with one of the two clamp members.

Abstract: A collapsing tree stand having a compact construction with an improved center of gravity and elongated folding legs. The legs of the tree stand are each broadened in width at their fold-up pivot point and then tapered to a narrower width at their distal ends. This taper provides an improved center of gravity about the base, thus reducing the tendency of the tree to tip over. The legs are sufficiently elongated to provide good balance in their extended position.

Abstract: An easily-constructed foundation for an antenna support tower is provided that requires no fabricated support surface at the installation site. The foundation is a radial array of prefabricated buildings connected near their inner corners to each other. In a first embodiment, one leg of a multi-legged tower rests on each building, the buildings transferring forces from the tower to the support surface below the buildings. In a second embodiment, a tapered monopole tower is located in the center of the array of buildings. The monopole tower may rest on a prepared surface or may be supported above the support surface. Support structures, each having a central ring and radially extending arms, are attached at the building connection points, one support structure above the other. The monopole tower is positioned within the central ring, transferring lateral loads through the ring and arms to the buildings, negating the need for a moment base.

Abstract: A rollable sports ballast base for supporting a sports apparatus support member comprising a base member having a top and bottom surface. The bottom surface contacts a support surface such as a driveway or other playing surface. There is at least one wheel assembly, retractable from a lowered position to a raised position. The wheel assembly includes a pivoting connector coupled to the base member and a wheel bracket coupled to the pivoting connector. The wheel bracket includes an axle, at least one wheel, and a handle extending outwardly from the wheel bracket. The handle is used to pivotally rotate the wheel assembly about a transverse axis. When the handle is rotated away from the base member, the wheel assembly is placed in a lowered position whereby the wheel contacts the support surface thus separating the bottom surface of the base member from the support surface.

Abstract: A device for vertically clamping rod-like objects, such as stems, bars or poles, includes a support member with a receiving opening arranged in a housing and at least three clamping levers each mounted in the support body on a vertical axle so as to be pivotable laterally into the receiving opening. Each clamping lever is provided in a middle portion thereof with a clamping prism and the bottom of the housing has in the center thereof a guide element.

Abstract: A cooler (ice chest) with an integrated umbrella stand. A cooler serves as the base of an umbrella stand. A receptacle for the umbrella pole is provided on a side of the cooler. In one embodiment, the receptacle includes two hinged rings. In another embodiment, the receptacle is molded into a recess in the side of the cooler. In an alternative embodiment, a conventional cooler is converted to an umbrella stand by applying hinged rings to the side of the cooler. In a preferred embodiment, the hinged rings are die-cut from a sheet of material as a single piece and attached to the cooler with an adhesive.

Abstract: A stand stores long-handled garden tools. The tools are removed from the stand to be used. The stand is unusually compact and permits a plurality of garden tools to be stored in close proximity to one another. The distal end of a garden tool is slidably received by a sleeve formed in the stand. The sleeve is shaped to contact the distal end of the tool and maintain the tool in a substantially vertical orientation while permitting the tool to generate a force which forces the stand against the ground.

Abstract: A rotation locker stand for outdoor umbrellas includes a rotor, which is rotatably disposed in a chamber of a base housing, including a rotor axial socket for securely and uprightly holding a shaft of the outdoor umbrella, and an actuator for detachably and selectively engaging with the rotator in such a manner when the actuator is engaged with the rotor, the rotor is in the lock up position, when the actuator is disengaged with the rotor, the rotor is adapted for freely rotating along the chamber.

Abstract: A beach blanket for receiving an umbrella so that the umbrella is positioned over the blanket includes a panel having an upper side, a lower side and a peripheral edge. The panel comprises a flexible material. The panel has at least one opening extending therethrough for receiving a bottom end of an umbrella handle. A cover has a first portion and a second portion. The first portion is attached to the panel and extending over the opening. The first portion has a hole extending therethrough and is generally aligned with the opening in the panel. The second portion is removably positionable in a closed position extending over the hole or an open position.

Abstract: A rotation locker stand for outdoor umbrellas includes a rotor, which is rotatably disposed in a chamber of a base housing, including a rotor axial socket for securely and uprightly holding a shaft of the outdoor umbrella, and an actuator for detachably and selectively engaging with the rotor in such a manner that when the actuator is engaged with the rotor, the rotor is in the locking position, when the actuator is disengaged with the rotor, the rotor is adapted for freely rotating in the chamber.

Abstract: A stand for holding a camera or a microphone, includes a cylindrical tube unit having an inner wall surface defining an axially extending post-receiving chamber to telescopically receive a post therein. A positioning element is fixed on the tube unit. First, second and third support legs have upper portions sleeved on an outer wall surface of the tube unit. The second and third support legs are rotatable relative to the tube unit in such a manner that the second and third support legs can be stacked below the first support leg when the stand is in a storage position and that the first, second and third support legs engage the positioning element and are angularly spaced apart from one another when the stand is disposed at a position of use.

Abstract: A microphone stand assembly utilizes a low profile base of modified hexagonal peripheral configuration, and a screw-in shaft of adjustable height. A coarse thread affords durability and facilitates assembly and disassembly, and an anti-rotation arrangement cooperates with the base construction to provide stability and convenience of use.

Abstract: A microphone stand assembly includes an automatically operated anti-rotation arrangement for preventing inadvertent disengagement of the shaft from the base.

Abstract: An apparatus for supporting a lamp post or the like, comprising a base frame, and at least a first support column coupled with an end to the base frame and having at its other end a first coupling member for fastening to the light post, at a position removed from the base frame, wherein a second support column is provided whose one end is coupled with the base frame and whose other end is provided with a second coupling member for fastening to the first support column, between its to extremities, such that the first coupling member of the first support column that is to be coupled to the light post, is above the base frame and, viewed from the top, between the ends of the first and a second support columns coupled to the base frame.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for providing a temporary spread footing for supporting a variety of different vertically extending structures. The apparatus includes a frame with a top and bottom. The frame can have a substantial space or void in between the top and bottom into which weights or devices can be placed. A connection on top of the base removably connects to the structure to be supported. Outriggers could also be used to substantially increase the overturning moment resistance of the base. The outriggers can be removable or retractable so that for transportation, the base has minimum dimensions. The method includes pre-determining the needed weight and overturning moment resistance for a particular application and transporting the base to the site and thereafter adding weight and adjusting outriggers to match the pre-determined needed overturning moment resistance.

Abstract: A decorative base for a Christmas tree has a rotating base, a lampshade mounted on the rotating base, and a tube containing water set on the lampshade. The rotating base has a chamber, and several devices, such as a colorful illuminating device, a bubble generating device, and a music outputting device. When the decorative base is in operation, the colorful illuminating device generates light with different colors passed into the tube, and the bubble generating device inputs air into the water of the tube so as to make bubbles. Furthermore, ornaments are set on the outer periphery of the rotating base so as to enhance the rotating decorative effect.

Abstract: A stackable and interconnectable stand used for supporting potting containers to prevent accidental toppling of potted plants is disclosed. The body of the stand is constructed of a wire lattice or flat bands, which has six radially extending legs between which the potting container is secured. Each leg has an upward (hip) bend, which forms an inner leg segment, and a downward return (knee) bend, which forms an outer leg segment. The inner leg segments diverge upwardly to define an area for restrictively receiving a potting container with the side walls of the container restrictively held secure against inner leg segments. The inner leg segments diverge upward at an angle such that the side walls of potting containers of various dimensions will be in restrictive contact with at least some portion of the inner leg segment to firmly support the potting container within the stand. The stands can be stackable atop one another to provide convenient storage of the stands when unused.

Abstract: The invention relates to a stand for holding bar-like components (2), especially on Christmas trees, having a socket element (3) and a clamping and holding system (4), a centering system (8) being provided for centering the bar-like component (2), having at least one flexible element (9), which reaches radially into a socket opening (10) of the socket element (3) so that a centering action with respect to a center point of the stand is produced on the bar-like component (2) when introduced into the socket element (3).

Abstract: An umbrella stand having an outer decorative surface is provided, for use with a large, outdoor-style umbrella. The outer surface of the stand is formed on an exterior shell that is fabricated out of a corrosion-resistant material, such as Aluminum. A weighted mass is attached to an inner surface of the exterior shell, thereby protecting the less corrosive-resistant material from the elements. Additionally, the weighted mass is attached to the exterior shell piece in a manner that none of the mass rests upon the surface on which the umbrella stand rests. In this manner, only the corrosion-resistant, decorative piece touches the support surface, preventing any discoloration that may occur upon the surface of the weighted mass from staining the area on which the umbrella stand rests—frequently a concrete surface.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for anchoring an umbrella that has a shaft are disclosed. The apparatus includes a plurality of containers that can contain a material or object that provides weight to the containers, preferably equal to the combined weight of the umbrella and the shaft.

Abstract: In general, the invention consists of a staff holder that includes a supporting base, a vertical post attached to the supporting base and a hand actuated chuck at the top of the post. The chuck includes an inner ring fixed to the post, a plurality of gripping jaws supported in the ring for transverse movement relative to the central vertical axis of the post, an outer ring mounted on the inner ring for rotation about the vertical axis of the post and a camming mechanism for causing the gripping jaws to move transversely relative to the inner ring upon manual rotation of the outer ring. More specifically, the post of the holder is removably connected to the base.

Abstract: A rolling weighted base for supporting an object and for facilitating the movement of the object along a surface, the base connected to the object by a vertical shaft, the base comprising: at least three weight balls; a housing configured to receive the vertical shaft and to hold the at least three balls rigidly spaced apart so that the at least three balls do not touch each other, the at least three balls partially protruding from said housing toward the hard surface and free to rotate inside the housing.

Abstract: A pole-type member support device and method therefor, comprising a base member, two adjustable vertical support members, and a plurality of substantially C-shaped arms coupled thereto and adapted to securely receive a portion of a tree or other pole-type member.

Abstract: A portable device for cutting stand grooves in the trunk of a cut tree, including a frame, a pair of wheels rotatably secured to one end of the frame, and a hitch fixed to the other end of the frame. A support at the frame one end includes a first trunk support with two support surfaces downwardly tapered together to an intersection to define a notch therebetween for supporting a cut end of a cut tree trunk and a cutting element for cutting stand grooves in a trunk of a supported tree. A horizontal track on the frame extends toward and away from the frame one end support. An upright support member is selectively movable along a track on the frame toward and away from the first trunk support, and secures a second trunk support above the frame for supporting another portion of a cut tree trunk spaced from the cut tree trunk cut end.

Abstract: A rollable sports ballast base for supporting a sports apparatus support member comprising a base member which has a first edge and a second edge, a top surface and a bottom surface. The bottom surface is adapted to contact a support surface such as a driveway or other playing surface. There is at least one wheel assembly for contacting the support surface. One of the wheel assemblies is retractable from a lowered position to a raised position such that when in the raised position, the bottom surface of the base member substantially contacts the support surface. In the lowered position, both wheel assemblies contact the support surface thereby separating or elevating the base member from the support surface. In another embodiment, the invention consists of a similar rollable sports base for supporting a sports apparatus support member wherein one wheel assembly is retractable and comprises a pivoting connector coupled to the base member and a wheel bracket coupled to the pivoting connector.

Abstract: A stand having pedestals for providing a support for a pumpkin being carved and/or displayed. The stand also protects an underlying surface from juices and debris discharged from the pumpkin.

Abstract: The invention relates to a stand, particularly a stand for the substantially vertical erection of trunks of Christmas trees with adaptation to different sizes and characteristics of the trunks of Christmas trees, with a housing, with a receiving region for the trunk, with a clamping apparatus and with swivel-mounted holding elements, said holding elements being adapted to be swivelled by means of a force-transmission element and the clamping apparatus from and to the longitudinal axis of the trunk of the Christmas tree between an open position, receiving position, for receiving the trunk and a closed position, holding position, for holding the trunk. The housing is of one-part design and the holding elements are mounted on the one-part housing.

Abstract: A connector for joining items such as electronic circuit boards in a spaced relation within a housing of an electronic device includes an elongated post, a plurality of wings, and a raised surface or a plurality of fingers. The wings are arranged around the post in a substantially symmetrical manner and have a length that is shorter than the length of the post. The raised surface or fingers are mounted near the tips of the post, between the wings and the ends of the post. The raised surface or fingers engage the circuit board and/or the housing when inserted into openings or receptacles in the circuit board and housing.

Abstract: A rollable sports ballast base for supporting a sports apparatus support member comprising a base member having a top surface and a bottom surface. The bottom surface contacts a support surface such as a driveway or other playing surface. There is at least one wheel assembly, retractable from a lower position to a raised position. The wheel assembly includes a pivoting connector coupled to the base member and a wheel bracket coupled to the pivoting connector. The wheel bracket includes an axle, at least one wheel, and a handle extending outwardly from the wheel bracket. The handle is used to pivotally rotate the wheel assembly about a transverse axis. When the handle is rotated away from the base member, the wheel assembly is placed in a lowered position whereby the wheel contacts the support surface thus separating the bottom surface of the base member from the support surface.

Abstract: A rollable sports ballast base for supporting a sports apparatus support member comprising a base member having a top and bottom surface. The bottom surface contacts a support surface such as a driveway or other playing surface. There is at least one wheel assembly, retractable from a lowered position to a raised position. The wheel assembly includes a pivoting connector coupled to the base member and a wheel bracket coupled to the pivoting connector. The wheel bracket includes an axle, at least one wheel, and a handle extending outwardly from the wheel bracket. The handle is used to pivotally rotate the wheel assembly about a transverse axis. When the handle is rotated away from the base member, the wheel assembly is placed in a lowered position whereby the wheel contacts the support surface thus separating the bottom surface of the base member from the support surface.

Abstract: A rollable sports ballast base for supporting a sports apparatus support member comprising a base member having a top and bottom surface. The bottom surface contacts a support surface such as a driveway or other playing surface. There is at least one wheel assembly, retractable from a lowered position to a raised position. The wheel assembly includes a pivoting connector coupled to the base member and a wheel bracket coupled to the pivoting connector. The wheel bracket includes an axle, at least one wheel, and a handle extending outwardly from the wheel bracket. The handle is used to pivotally rotate the wheel assembly about a transverse axis. When the handle is rotated away from the base member, the wheel assembly is placed in a lowered position whereby the wheel contacts support surface thus separating the bottom surface of the base member from the support surface.

Abstract: A support pole including a baseplate attached to a footing and having a central opening formed therein. A hollow shaft has its lower end received by the central opening in the baseplate. The lower end of the shaft is shaped to provide one or more deformations which facilitate the shaft to baseplate connection.

Abstract: A rollable sports ballast base for supporting a sports apparatus support member comprising a base member having a top and bottom surface. The bottom surface contacts a support surface such as a driveway or other playing surface. There is at least one wheel assembly, retractable from a lowered position to a raised position. The wheel assembly includes a pivoting connector coupled to the base member and a wheel bracket coupled to the pivoting connector. The wheel bracket includes an axle, at least one wheel, and a handle extending outwardly from the wheel bracket. The handle is used to pivotally rotate the wheel assembly about a transverse axis. When the handle is rotated away from the base member, the wheel assembly is placed in a lowered position whereby the wheel contacts the support surface thus separating the bottom surface of the base member from the support surface.

Abstract: A mast base comprises a rigid body (10) and four supporting legs (15), extending laterally from the body (10) in mutually diverging directions. Each supporting leg (15) comprises an upper arm (17) and a lower arm (18). At its inner end, each arm (17, 18) is pivotally connected to the body (10) for pivoting movement relatively to the body around an appurtenant horizontal pivot axis (x1, x2). At their outer ends, the two arms (17, 18) are pivotally connected to each other. At least one arm (18) has a variable length. The upper arm (17) of each one of two supporting legs (15), which are located at mutually opposite sides of the body (10) and extend in mutually opposite directions therefrom, is pivotally connected to the body (10) by means to two separate pivot joints (19), which are located at a substantial horizontal distance from each other.

Abstract: A multi-functional adjustable umbrella base includes a base support, a reinforcing support adapted for being mounted onto a spa bathtub or a platform near a spa's edge, and a stem rotary arrangement supported by the base support for selectively rotating the supporting stem of an spa umbrella and for securely locking up any of its movement. The stem rotary arrangement includes an engaging member rotatably supported by the base support and coaxially connected to the supporting stem of the outdoor umbrella so as to selectively rotate the stem of the outdoor umbrella, a locking member connected to the engaging member for selectively locking the engaging member from being rotated, a paddle operatively connected to the locking member via a connecting arm, and a resilient element mounted on the base support and adapted for normally applying an urging force to the connecting member.

Abstract: A multi-functional adjustable umbrella base includes a base support, and a stem rotary arrangement supported by the base support for selectively rotating the supporting stem of an outdoor umbrella and for securely locking up any of its movement. The stem rotary arrangement includes an engaging member rotatably supported by the base support and coaxially connected to the supporting stem of the outdoor umbrella so as to selectively rotate the stem of the outdoor umbrella, a locking member connected to the engaging member for selectively locking the engaging member from being rotated, a paddle operatively connected to the locking member via a connecting arm, and a resilient element mounted on the base support and adapted for normally applying an urging force to the connecting member. In order to unlock the locking member, one has to step down the paddle in order to lift up the engaging portion of the locking member so as to disengage it from the engaging member.