Abstract: A swivel caster assembly is provided with a releasable locking mechanism which selectively locks the caster assembly against rotation. A leg bushing used to support the leg of an associated appliance such as a baby stroller is rotatably supported by a caster body. The caster body has an upwardly extending locking lug recess, a transverse access aperture passing through the recess, and a transverse axle aperture. A locking lug is slidably received within the recess, and is maneuvered to a fully extended locking position and a retracted unlocking position by an arm member pivotally secured to the caster body. Force transfer between the arm member and the lug is through a spring. A locking collar is secured to the leg bushing and has a downwardly opening notch for engaging the upper end of the locking lug when extended. A pair of detent bosses extend outwardly from the caster body and engage with detent apertures formed in the arm member.

Abstract: Electrically conductive sealing elements include a resilient grommet portion and an electrically conductive portion imbedded in a portion of the grommet so as to provide EMI protection and/or an electrically conductive path from a workpiece to a panel into which the grommet can be inserted.

Abstract: A multi-purpose adjustable tool handle includes an elongated hollow tubular handle member having a sleeve rotatably coupled to a first end thereof. The sleeve is in communication with an elongated drive shaft co-axially received within the handle. An arcuate arm is pivotally secured to an opposing end of the handle with a gear assembly communicating with the shaft. Accordingly, a user may pivot the arm to a desired position by rotating the sleeve relative to the handle. Any one of a number of heads may be attached to the distal end of the arm such as cleaning brushes, rollers, paint brushes, mops and similar devices.

Abstract: A caster with a stem extending upwards from a base and defining a stem axis and wherein the stem has a hole having a circumference defined by an internal threading for fastening to a correspondingly externally threaded fastener; a bearing for interconnecting said base and said stem such that said base is free to rotate about said stem axis; wherein at least a part of the external surface of the upper end of said stem has a shape that inhibits rotation of the stem when inserted into a correspondingly shaped bore hole, wherein said shape is defined by a curved surface or planar surface or a combination thereof; and wherein the curve or planar surface does not intersect the circumference defined by the internal threading.

Abstract: An ergonomic tool handle (21) which is useful for a terminal insertion hand tool, gardening hand tools, knives, box cutters, screwdrivers and other pushing or pulling type hand tools. The tool handle (21) of the present invention is contoured to promote neutral posture between the hand and wrist as well as complementing the shape of the closed hand to distribute longitudinal tool forces evenly throughout the hand and arm of the user. The tool handle (21) accomplishes this neutral posture and contoured fit by featuring a humplike crown (28) which fits snugly into the pocket of the palm, a relatively flat underside (29) around which the user's finger tips (55-57) are wrapped and two sides (51, 52) with convex regions (30, 31) in diagonally offset relation. By moving one's hand up or down the tool handle (21), one size of tool handle (21) can ergonomically fit approximately 95% of male and female hand sizes.

Abstract: A braking mechanism is disclosed for installment between the frame and the casement of a door or window including those that are movable about two axes (combined tilting-rotation action) includes a tube that has at the face a guide opening for passage of a piston rod which slideably extends in the tube, with the guide opening being formed by a formed body secured in the tube. The formed body has a conical shape and has braking surface tapering in direction of the guide opening and in engaging contact with a conical braking body which completely surrounds the piston rod and through which the piston rod moves. The braking body is tapered complementary to the braking surfaces of the formed body and is spring-loaded against a stationary abutment. At least one damper element made from elastic material is lodged between the piston and the stationary abutment within the tube.

Abstract: A caster of a collapsible crib includes a wheel and an outer cover fixed to the bottom of the crib. The wheel is rotatably housed within the outer cover. The outer cover has a supporting block, which is arranged such that the wheel is a distance from the ground when the crib is held upright on the ground, i.e. the supporting block touches the ground instead of the wheel.The crib is provided with two above described casters and two supporting base members so that it can be normally supported upright with four points; while the crib, when collapsed, can be leant on a user hand so that it is supported with only wheels of the casters to be capable of moving erasily.

Abstract: The invention relates to a safety device, and in particular to a safety device for a sliding panel, such as a patio door.The safety device includes an abutment, a carrier member for the abutment, a mounting arm for the carrier member, a pivot for the mounting arm, the pivot axis being substantially parallel to the carrier member, a support for the pivot, a resilient bias spring urging the mounting arm towards an abutment condition, the resilient bias spring being connected between the mounting arm and the support, and a manually operable member for moving the abutment against said resilient bias spring, the manually operable member comprising finger grip elements carried by the mounting arm, the finger grip elements being spaced from the pivot.

Abstract: The switching device for a stroller handle includes an inserting element coupled to a pivotal connector of the stroller, a slider block slidably connected to the inserting element, urged by a spring to stay in a normally lower position thereof and an orientating block pivotally connected to the pivotal connector coupled to the stroller handle and having two engaging gaps, the slider block being provided with a nut and a finger press part, the nut being either retained within one of the engaging gaps to restrain the orientating block from turning or disengaged from the engaging gaps, by pushing the finger press part upwardly, to release the orientating block from the restraint for turning the same to switch the handle.

Abstract: A refrigerator door supporting structure having middle and lower hinges fixed at a case, the structure comprising a fixation bracket disposed at a top door; a position fixation unit for coupling one end of the hinge plate to the fixation bracket; and a compression unit for pressing and fixing the hinge plate and, at the same time, for releasing the hinge plate from the fixation bracket when the pressing force is removed, thereby improving job efficiency in assembly of the refrigerator door and improving conveniences in moving a large refrigerator through a narrow gate.

Abstract: The present invention provides a concealed hinge for a removable cover and includes an integrally formed locking mechanism which prevents vertical movement of the cover when it is in the closed position. The hinge is made from two parts, one being welded to the cover and one being welded to the enclosure. One of the parts includes an integrally formed locking arm which continuously engages the other hinge part except when the cover is completely open, thus preventing any vertical movement of the cover which might defeat a cover safety interlock. The hinge is completely concealed by a flange of the cover to which it attached.

Abstract: A device for attaching to a sliding door of a pair of sliding doors and for allowing opening of the sliding door by use of a foot. The device includes a first portion, a second portion, and attaching apparatus. The first portion is attached to the interior surface of the bottom of the sliding door and is engaged by the foot when opening the sliding door. The second portion is attached to the exterior surface of the bottom of the sliding door and is engaged by the foot when opening the sliding door. The attaching apparatus attaches the first portion and the second portion to the sliding door.

Abstract: A hinge assembly (2800) for a wireless communication device (100) having a body (104), and a cover (102) including a barrel (216) integrally formed thereon. The hinge assembly (2800) includes a follower (2802), a cam (2804) coupled to the follower (2802) and a spring (2806) coupled to the cam (2804) and coiled around a segment of the follower (2802). The hinge components can be fully assembled and self contained apart from manufacture of the wireless communication device (100).

Abstract: An infinite door check mechanism for enabling a door to be moved from a closed position in a door frame to any one of a plurality of different open positions including a clevis adapted to be mounted to the frame, an elongate strip member mounted to the clevis and directed outward from the frame, a door check housing adapted to be mounted on the door, the strip member extending at least partially through the housing, and a support member arranged in the housing. A movable locking member is arranged in the housing such that the strip member is interposed between the locking member and the support member. A biasing member such as a spring is positioned in the housing for selectively pressing the locking member against the strip member to force the strip member against the support member and thereby retain the strip member in a fixed position and releasing pressure of the locking member against the strip member and thereby enable movement of the strip member.

Abstract: An adjustable cabinet hinge includes a door wing to be mounted on a door, a frame wing to be mounted on a frame and rotatably connected to the door wing, and an adjustment module. The adjustment module includes a substantially cylindrical, externally threaded base portion, an adjustment portion having an external shape that facilitates adjusting of the adjustment module, and an internal cavity extending through the adjustment portion and the base portion for receiving a mounting screw. The frame wing includes an internally threaded aperture configured to mesh with the externally threaded base portion of the adjustment module.

Abstract: A lower hinge engaging structure for a refrigerator which is capable of providing a substantial door supporting force which is proportional to the weight of the refrigerator door and preventing a deformation of the refrigerator door. The structure includes a lower hinge inserted into a lower surface of a refrigerator door for supporting the weight of the refrigerator door, a hinge support member installed behind the lower hinge for supporting the lower hinge, and a hinge plate inserted between the hinge support member and the lower hinge for supporting the lower hinge toward the hinge support member by a predetermined force which is generated proportionally to the weight of the refrigerator door.

Abstract: An operating hinge for a seat and seat lid of a toilet bowl, simply constructed and capable of controlling the angular moment of the seat and lid to softly stop them in place at their respective predetermined ends of pivoting stroke, provided.

Abstract: A door hinge, preferably for a door on a motor vehicle, having a carrying arm, which is articulated on a door bracket and a pillar bracket at the ends in each case, and having a control lever which is articulated on both sides and is intended for controlling a predetermined movement sequence during the opening and closing operations of the door, comprises an element articulated on a part of the door hinge, which element locks the door hinge, preferably automatically, when said door hinge is subjected to pronounced acceleration, especially in case of an accident with high frontal impacts.

Abstract: A handle which can be permanently attached to a separate blow-molded plastic container. The handle has a contoured portion which comfortably confronts the palm and fingers of a hand of a person lifting the container. The handle is lightweight, injection molded in simple molds, and stackable in a uniform manner so that a stack of the handles can be efficiently stored, transported, and readily machine fed to automated handle-to-bottle attachment equipment. The handle may also be made from recycled plastic for food application.

Abstract: A universal handle for household and other hand-held implements, the handle being adapted to ergonomically render the implement to which it is applied useable by individuals who have difficulty in firmly grasping a conventional handle. The universal handle, which is fabricated of elastomeric material having good thermal insulation and cushioning properties, includes an internal cavity to socket the core shank of the implement. The handle has an elliptical cross section, the opposing sides of the handle adjacent its upper end each having a concave depression, in each of which an array of spaced, flexible fins is anchored to define a depressible grip site. When the fingers of a user's hand are clenched about the handle, the internal region of the resultant fist conforms to the form of the handle to provide a good grip thereon, the thumb and forefinger pressing into the grip sites to enhance the user's grip on the handle.