Abstract: A telescopically extensible upstanding mast carries an upper mounting station near an upper end of the mast, a lower mounting station near the lower end of the mast, and an intermediate mounting station, located along the mast inbetween the lower and upper mounting stations, with each mounting station being independently lockable to releasably retain a separate costly equipment device. The upper mounting station has a threaded formation that is normally free-wheeling until a shrouded rotation control prevents the formation from turning so a costly equipment device can be threaded onto and off of the threaded formation. The intermediate and lower mounting stations each have removable and non-removable members that can be locked together to releasably retain costly equipment devices.

Abstract: A head section for a rear view device such as an internal or external mirror, for a motor vehicle that includes at least one housing section having a lid section arranged on a side of the housing section which faces away from the direction of driving of the motor vehicle, at least one electronic unit arranged in a hollow area formed between the housing section and the lid section, and at least one rear view means arranged on the lid section for displaying a side or rear area of the motor vehicle in relation to the direction of driving.

Abstract: A device for attaching a sensor to a lug has an inert resilient plastic frame which encircles the top surface of a lug and is held in place by snaps which engage the cable bore of the lug. A resilient retainer for holding a sensor extends from the frame.

Abstract: A connector for attaching a reference array in a fixed positional relationship with respect to a patient to be covered by a sterile drape in an attachment area, includes a support to be situated below the drape and a clamping element which is to be situated above the drape and can directly or indirectly hold the reference array or a reference array adaptor, wherein the clamping element clamps the support, with the drape caught between the two, by at least two distinct clamps which clamp the support from at least partly opposing directions in such a way that the positional shift in the clamping element as a result of clamping the drape at the clamping position is compensated for, such that its overall positional shift is substantially zero. A method attaching a reference array in a fixed positional relationship relative to a patient above a sterile drape is also provided.

Abstract: An optical mount for holding an optical element includes a mounting block having an aperture and an optical element adapted to fit within the aperture. A retaining clip is secured to the mounting block and extends across the optical element. The clip is a thin sheet of flexible material comprising contact straps that overlie edge portions of the optical element. The clip is connected to the mounting block by fasteners.

Abstract: A support clamp for securing components to a machine structure is disclosed herein. The support clamp is formed of a continuous wire that includes a first fastening portion, a second fastening portion, a first component receiving portion, and a second component receiving portion. The first and second fastening portions include a first arc shape extending in a first plane with the second fastening portion being symmetrical to the first fastening portion. The first and second component receiving portions include a second arc shape, each extending away from the first plane.

Abstract: Technology is provided for a strut hanger for connecting a strut to a hanger rod includes a hook portion configured to engage the exterior surface of the hanger rod, a lever portion, a fulcrum disposed between the hook portion and lever portion, and a strut tab extending from the lever portion and configured to engage a strut. Load placed on the strut tab causes the lever portion to act against the fulcrum to force the hook portion against the hanger rod, thereby supporting the strut from the hanger rods without fasteners attached to the hanging rods. The strut hanger can include a clip extending from the lever portion to engage the hanger rod and maintain a minimum load on the lever.

Abstract: The stand base is for a surgical microscope. The stand base is for setting up on a floor configured as a planar surface and includes at least a first weight module; a base body defining an underside and accommodating the first weight module; a support arrangement connected to the base body and supporting the stand base with at least three support points in contact engagement with the floor to permit setting up the stand base; the support points conjointly defining a support plane whereat the support points are in contact engagement with the floor; the underside of the base body facing toward the support plane; an ancillary body; the base body having a receiving arrangement in the underside for releasably accommodating the ancillary body; and, the underside of the base body and the support plane conjointly defining a smallest spacing therebetween which is greater than 10 cm.

Abstract: A clean toggle clamp is configured to operate without creating excessive debris. The clean toggle clamp includes a base; an arm rotationally coupled to the base via a first bearing isolated rod; a clamping element; a handle is rotationally coupled to the arm via a second bearing isolated rod. The handle includes a revolving latching pin and a linkage rotationally coupled on a first end to the handle via at least one third bearing isolated rod and on a second end to the base via a fourth bearing isolated rod. The toggle clamp includes a secondary latch rotationally coupled to the base and configured to engage the revolving latching pin to inhibit movement of the handle and arm. The handle, arm, linkage and secondary latch are configured to rotate without a frictional sliding of any of surface of the arm, the handle, the linkage or the base.

Abstract: A support for balls (2) includes a receiving element (21) provided with a plurality of gripping resilient and arched members (210) adapted to define a gripping volume (211) of a ball. Each gripping member (210) has an end (214) constrained in a joining body (212) and a free end (215), a coupling body (22) adapted to constrain the receiving element (21) to a tubular support structure (100), wherein the coupling body (22) is constrained to the receiving element (21) by a longitudinal spacer element (23), whose first end (2309 is constrained to the coupling body (22) and a second end (231) is constrained to the receiving element (21).

Abstract: A support for a rigid panel (16) comprising an elongate channel (12) for attaching to a surface, at least one cradle (14) for receiving an edge of the panel, each cradle being receivable in the elongate channel and angularly adjustable about a longitudinal axis relative thereto, and locking means (18, 20) for securing the or each cradle to the elongate channel in an adjusted position.

Abstract: A wall-mounting brace for mirrors, artwork, and similar objects is a device that is utilized to secure an object such as a mirror to a surface such as a wall. The device features an elongated brace that is used to hold the top of the mirror to the wall while the bottom of the mirror is held in place with a fastener such as a J-channel. A plurality of fastener holes present on a mounting plate of the elongated brace is utilized to secure the elongated brace to the surface. The mirror is held in place on the surface by a retention plate and a connector plate of the elongated brace. A cover plate is utilized to selectively cover and uncover the plurality of fastener holes. The cover plate may be hingedly attached to the elongated brace or removable from the elongated brace altogether.

Abstract: Embodiments include an apparatus for positioning items such as an electronic display, a keyboard, and/or a work surface. The apparatus can be attached proximate an edge of a generally planar support member to provide a multi-position workstation. In some cases the apparatus includes a display mount coupled to a support column and configured to support an electronic display and a keyboard. The support column may be movable with respect to support member between a sitting position and a standing position. Methods for positioning an electronic display and a keyboard are also included.

Abstract: A stand for Christmas trees and other elongated objects includes spring biased, movable arm assemblies, with each arm assembly including a base arm and a gripping arm pivotally secured to the base arm. The gripping arm includes upper and lower elongated object engaging surfaces. When a Christmas tree or other elongated objects is pressed to downward between the arm assemblies, the elongated object contacts the lower object engaging surfaces, bringing the upper object engaging surfaces into contact with the elongated object. Spring pressure supplied by springs within the arm assemblies retains the elongated object within the stand.

Abstract: Provided is a remotely operated manipulator which can be applied to a space which is wider on a back side than at an opening part, which has a simple structure, high stiffness, and high reliability. The remotely operated manipulator of the present invention includes: a circular base fixed to a wall surface; a beam which rotates on the circular base; a trolley which moves on the beam; and a mast which is raised and lowered with respect to the trolley and is mounted with a tool unit at a tip. Stiffness is improved by directly fixing the beam to the wall surface by a beam fixing device. Further, a work region is expanded by mounting a bending mast on the tip of the mast.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for performing an operation on a work surface of a structure. The apparatus may comprise a motion platform and an overhead support system. The motion platform may be configured to be positioned above the work surface of the structure to perform the operation on the work surface. The overhead support system may be configured to carry the motion platform across a floor of a manufacturing environment from a first location to a second location.

Abstract: The invention relates to a connector (1) for attaching a reference array (72) in a fixed positional relationship with respect to a patient, wherein the patient is to be covered by a sterile drape in the attachment area, the connector (1) comprising: a support (12) which is to be situated below the drape (30); and a clamping element (14) which is to be situated above the drape and can directly or indirectly hold the reference array (72) or a reference array adaptor, wherein the clamping element (14) clamps the support (12), with the drape (30) caught between the two, by means of at least two distinct clamps (16) which clamp the support (12) from at least partly opposing directions in such a way that the positional shift in the clamping element (14) as a result of clamping the drape (30) at the clamping position is compensated for, such that its overall positional shift is substantially zero.

Abstract: A cable holder includes a holder body and cable-holding portions that couple with one or more cables. The cable-holding portions hold portions of two or more cables in a predetermined spacing and arrangement with respect to one another.

Abstract: An adjustment mechanism for directional recessed luminaires includes a tilt adjustment screw 104 and rotation adjustment screw 124 supported in adjacent positions on a bearing ring 102, the screws being oriented vertically and conveniently accessible through an open center of the bearing ring. Follower 106 travels vertically on the tilt adjustment screw when rotated. Drive link 108 connected to both the follower and a four bar linkage (110), transfers force from the follower to the linkage when the tilt screw is rotated. The linkage pivots about anchor points 114,116 and is pivotally connected to lamp carrier frame 118 supporting light source 105. When the tilt adjustment screw is rotated, light source moves along a path (FIG. 6, 7) to aim the light beam. After aiming, the mechanism locks the light source into place. The mechanism is compact and the adjustment screws are easily accessible from beneath the mechanism.

Abstract: A foldable electric fan, including a pressing-down part, a limiting base and a sliding pressing plate for restriction is provided. By pushing one end of the sliding pressing plate for restriction to extend and penetrate through the locking-through channel, the pressing plate for restriction is on top of the movable front supporting base, the fixed supporting base and the movable rear supporting base at the same time. Then when the pressing-down part is exerting pressure on the sliding pressing plate for restriction, the pressing plate for restriction is able to press on the movable front supporting base, the fixed left and right supporting base and the movable rear supporting base at the same time in order to enable the sliding pressing plate for restriction to press tightly on the base, which is easy for operation, simple in structure and not easy to produce scattered components. At the same time, the turnover mechanism further reduces the occupied space of the foldable electric fan.