Adjustable support column

Abstract

An adjustable support column for an architectural panel has a vertical column, an angular support and outriggers for attachment of panels. The support column is used as a component in an architectural disguise for radio antennae.

What is claimed:  
     
         1 . An adjustable support column for architectural panels comprising: 
 a vertical support column having a base;    an angular support having a base;    an adjustable kicker plate connecting said vertical support column and said angular support; and    at least one outrigger adjustably mounted onto said vertical support column.    
     
     
         2 . An adjustable support column according to  claim 1 , wherein said vertical support column and said angular support are formed from a metal selected from the group consisting of steel and aluminum.  
     
     
         3 . An adjustable support column according to  claim 1  wherein said vertical support column and said angular support are formed from an engineering plastic.  
     
     
         4 . An adjustable support column according to  claim 1  wherein each base is a separate element.  
     
     
         5 . An adjustable support column according to  claim 1  further comprising an architectural panel mounted on said at least one outrigger, said panel being substantially transparent to microwaves or other electromagnetic waves used in the wireless communications industry.  
     
     
         6 . An adjustable support column according to  claim 5  further comprising a second outrigger with said panel clamped between said outriggers.