Abstract: A conduit support bracket is provided. The support bracket has an elongated base that can be secured to a pair of adjacent joists having a space between the joists. The support bracket has a vertical support arm secured to the base at one end of the arm. The length of the support arm is adjustable. A support platform is secured to the opposite end of the support arm. The support platform can be rotated both horizontally and vertically to adjust the orientation of the support platform. As many support brackets as needed may be used at intervals to support a length of conduit in an elevated position above joists.

Abstract: A device for suspending a cooking thermometer includes a cooking vessel interface having a cooking vessel attachment, a thermometer receiver, and an extension member. The device for suspending a cooking thermometer is useful for placing a cooking thermometer within a cooking vessel at a distance away from the outer walls of the cooking vessel such that the thermal effects of the heat from the outer walls of the cooking vessel are reduced to provide a more accurate temperature reading for the contents of the cooking vessel.

Abstract: A seat slide device includes: a first rail which extends in a longitudinal direction; a second rail which extends in the longitudinal direction and is joined to the first rail to be capable of relative movement in the longitudinal direction; lock holes which form the first rail, are open in a portion facing the second rail, are provided to extend such that one end in a short direction of the first rail forms an opening portion, another end forms a base portion including a base wall, and which are disposed at an equal interval in the longitudinal direction; and a lock lever which is joined to the second rail in a state of being capable of reciprocal movement in the short direction and is provided integrally with engaging protrusions capable of entering and exiting any of the lock holes in accordance with the reciprocal movement.

Abstract: The invention relates to a holding apparatus (10) for a housing (11) and method for affixing the holding apparatus (10) and the housing (11) to an affixation surface, in particular an external building surface. The holding apparatus (10) has two holding parts (12) that each have a holding segment (25) that extends in a longitudinal direction (L). At least one of the two holding parts (12) additionally has a locking segment (43). Two attachment parts (46) and, for each locking segment (43), one locking part (47) are affixed to a rear wall (11b) of the housing (11). To mount the housing (11) on the holding apparatus (10), the two attachment parts (46) are firstly each brought into engagement with their respective holding segment (25). By displacing the housing (11) in the longitudinal direction (L), the locking part (47) enters into engagement with the locking segment (43). A continued movement of the housing (11) in the longitudinal direction (L) is at least delimited.

Abstract: A collapsible refuse bag support stand for holding upright a refuse bag, which is not attached to a push lawnmower, by including a hollow collapsible parallelepiped frame having parallelepiped upper and lower frame portions and a leg perpendicularly disposed thereto on an interior side of the frame there between. A hanger bar is disposed between the legs on the rear and front sides on the internal side. A pair of diametrically-disposed locking hinge bars is also provided for frame collapsibility. Bag clips are securable to each of the hanger bars to attach the refuse bag thereto. A pivot bolt is disposed through a frame exterior side at each corner of each of the upper and lower frame portions and an outer end of the respective hanger bar. A storage clip is engageable to an attachment pin when the parallelepiped frame is collapsed to secure the upper and lower frame portions together.

Abstract: Providing an overturn preventing device which can easily be mounted between a top surface of a piece of furniture and a ceiling while an axis line of a damper relative to a vertical direction is inclined at an angle ranging from 15° to 25°. The overturn preventing device includes a damper, a first base portion and a second base portion. The first base portion has a first abutting surface and a first connection. The first base portion is mounted on the top surface of the furniture. The second base portion has a second abutting surface and a second connection. The second base portion is mounted on the ceiling. A relation, X+L sin 15°?Y?X+L sin 25°, is obtained where reference symbol X designates a distance from the first abutting surface to the first connection, reference symbol L designates a length of the damper and reference symbol Y designates a distance from the second abutting surface the second connection.

Abstract: A strap adjustment mechanism may include a pin with a pin opening that is insertable into a looped portion of an end of a strap. The strap adjustment mechanism may also include a fastener support assembly that has a first member and a second member. The second member is configured to translate along a central axis relative to the first member in response to rotation of the first member. The first member includes a first opening substantially collinear with the central axis of the second member, and the second member includes a second opening substantially collinear with the central axis of the second member. The strap adjustment mechanism further includes a strap attachment member that is insertable through the first and second openings of the first member and the second member. The strap attachment member is configured to engagably couple to the pin via the pin opening.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a fixing structure. The fixing structure comprises a seat and at least a fixing device, the fixing device including a connecting part and a sucking disc, on end of the connecting part being connected to the seat while the other end of the connecting part being connected to the sucking disc, and the sucking disc being used to be sucked on a surface of a mounting base. There is also provided a display device having the fixing structure in the disclosure. With the fixing structure mounted on the display device, the display device can be prevented from toppling down when an external force is applied thereto, thus improving the stability of the display device. Further, the fixing structure according to the disclosure is able not to damage the surface of the mounting base and can be reused.

Abstract: A bracket assembly is provided that includes a first strap, a second strap, and a first fastener. The first strap has an openable aperture including a cutout operatively connected to a keyhole. The second strap has a first aperture positioned opposite the cutout. The first fastener has a head, a neck, and a shaft. The neck is receivable in the openable aperture of the first strap with the shaft received in the first aperture of the second strap. The first fastener and the openable aperture allow the shaft to pass vertically between the cutout and the keyhole, but prevent the neck from vertically passing through between the cutout and the keyhole. The first fastener and the openable aperture allow the head to pass axially through only the keyhole.

Abstract: The vial holder is a device that is used to support a vial or injectable bottle in a partially inverted position so as to enable a hypodermic needle of a syringe to be inserted without fear of an unintended prick to an end user. The vial holder is further defined with a weighted base that is adapted to lie on a support surface. The weighted base includes a vertical member that rises vertically. A pair of holding armatures extend upwardly and away from the vertical member. The pair of holding armatures radiate away from one another and form “V”. The pair of holding armatures is adapted to support the injectable bottle at a partially inverted position.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a levelling unit for cameras or sensors, comprising a base, a tilting table that is tiltable with respect to the base, and two wedge rings arranged between said base and said tilting table, each wedge ring having two end faces oriented to one another in a wedge-like manner. Said tilting table is connected to said base via a cardan joint such that a relative rotation of said tilting table with respect to said base is prevented. Said two wedge rings are formed by a first wedge ring rotatably supported on said base and by a second wedge ring rotatably supported on said tilting table, wherein said second wedge ring is also rotatable with respect to said first wedge ring. A first drive is provided for said first wedge ring and a second drive is provided for said second wedge ring.

Abstract: A device is provided for supporting writing instruments on vertical surfaces such as boards or flip charts. The device has a ring where the writing instrument is inserted and means of adhesion the vertical surface.

Abstract: Portable lifting and transferring techniques for assisting in the mobility of disabled persons are disclosed. In one particular embodiment, the techniques may be realized as a portable lifting and transferring apparatus for assisting disabled persons that is compact, lightweight, and portable for use in different locations. Preferably, such an apparatus would provide multiple pivot points for providing multiple degrees of maneuvering freedom when lifting and transferring disabled persons and/or their mobility devices and for providing compatibility with a wide range of vehicles. The techniques may also be realized in other embodiments as disclosed herein.

Abstract: Improvements in an expandable stand with an adjustable travel stop within a musical instrument stand or elevating speaker is presented. The stand supports some weight of the instrument or speaker to relieve the weight. The stand has a securing mechanism that grasps a tubular section to hold the musical instrument. The stand is collapsible to fit within or can be carried with the case for the instrument. The speaker stand can be easily collapsed for transportation and storage. An adjustable travel stop for the travel stop to be inserted and removed from the inner tube diameter. The ability to insert and remove the travel stop allows the extension or the travel of the lift to be adjustable by moving the travel stop within the tube. The travel stop can be used to stop the travel length and or to establish the starting point for expansion.

Abstract: A long, hollow, multiple sided profile device where at least one of the sides is provided with a bolthole, and where at least one of the sides of the profile is provided with a bolt opening.

Abstract: A flexible conduit having a rigid portion, a flexible portion and a releasable connector secured to the rigid portion to support the flexible conduit. The releasable connector includes a male member and a female member. One of the two members are secured together with a biasing element such as a retaining ring, and a detent. Both members may include detents, with each detent on the male member including a retaining ring.

Abstract: The invention relates to a narrow gap inspection system, having a tube to be inspected, in particular a boiler tube, which extends in the axial direction and, surrounding this at a radial distance with a hollow-cylindrical gap, a casing, in particular a casing tube. The casing has an axially extending opening with an opening angle running perpendicular to the axial direction, and radially over the opening there is provided an axially mobile support system which supports a ring which is arranged in the gap and is able to rotate about the tube and has an inspection device that can be placed over the tube by means of a respective axial movement of the support system and a respective rotation of the ring in the gap. The invention also relates to a method for installing a narrow gap inspection system.

Abstract: An outboard motor mount and side-mount accessory adapter to mount an outboard motor and an accessory to the transom of a boat wherein the outboard motor mount includes a transom mounting plate to secure the outboard motor mount to the transom and an adapter mounting plate extending outwardly from the transom mounting plate and wherein the side-mount accessory adapter includes a proximal side-mount adapter mounting plate coupled to the adapter mounting plate and a distal accessory mounting plate to support the accessory thereon.

Abstract: System comprising a slide track for motor vehicle seat and a support. The slide track comprises a fixed rail and a movable rail which has an inner surface, an outer surface, and a through-window. The support comprises a body having a contact surface attached to the outer surface of the movable rail, and a tongue extending from the body to pass through the window of the movable rail and be attached to the inner surface of the movable rail. The tongue has a maximum extension into the hollow interior space E that is less than or equal to a thickness of the tongue.

Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus for suspending an object from an anchor point positioned, in use, above it, comprising: an elongate rod (200) having at least one waisted portion (220); a rod-engaging member (400); and a lock member (300), wherein the rod-engaging member (400) comprises: a substantially cylindrical main body (410) having a longitudinal slot (460) running along its entire length; a circumferential ridge (420) disposed around the cylindrical main body (410), arranged to engage with a complementary recess (130) provided in the object to be suspended; and a portion (430) comprising at least one elongate element having an inwardly facing projection (470), arranged to engage with the waisted portion (220) of the elongate rod (200).