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An apparatus for supporting modular and cooperating components which includes a base member, a vertical support pole extending upward from the base member, at least one bushing concentrically engaging the vertical support pole at a particular axial location, at least one support arm extending radial

An apparatus for supporting modular and cooperating components which includes a base member, a vertical support pole extending upward from the base member, at least one bushing concentrically engaging the vertical support pole at a particular axial location, at least one support arm extending radially outward from the bushing, and at least one support surface secured to the support arms in a position substantially orthogonal to the support pole, which minimizes the space requirements for supporting modular and cooperating components, particularly in an office environment. The support apparatus according to the present invention increases the functionality of the modular and cooperating components without exposing the modular and cooperating components to unnecessary risk of harm.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] An apparatus for supporting modular and cooperating components having a mass, comprising:a base member including a plurality of discrete and orthogonally positioned leg members for engaging a flooring surface;a substantially vertical support pole extending upward from sai

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] An apparatus for supporting modular and cooperating components having a mass, comprising:a base member including a plurality of discrete and orthogonally positioned leg members for engaging a flooring surface;a substantially vertical support pole extending upward from said base member and releasably coupled thereto;at least one bushing, concentrically engaging said substantially vertical support pole at a particular axial location;at least one support arm, extending radially outward from said at least one bushing at a particular orientation; andat least one support surface, secured to said at least one support arm, said at least one support surface being positioned substantially orthogonal to said substantially vertical support pole and adapted for receiving and supporting said modular and cooperating components at particular axial and angular positions relative to said base member and said substantially vertical support pole;locator means for (a) substantially fixing automatically during assembly through gravity bias said substantially vertical support pole in position relative to said base member in five out of six degrees of freedom, and (b) allowing movement automatically after assembly of said at least one support arm and associated at least one support surface to a predefined range of movement relative to said at least one bushing in order to locate said mass of said modular and cooperating components to a particular range of stable positions defined by said discrete and orthogonally positioned plurality of leg members of said base member.