Abstract: A new billiard cue bridge comprising a roughly H-shaped base which supports a generally upside down U-shaped vertical standard attached at the cross-bar of the base. The attachment is hinged at the cross-bar in a manner that permits the vertical standard to be latched in the vertical position and to fold down substantially flat with the base in the horizontal position. Mounted on the vertical standard are upper and lower slidable members. The upper slidable member includes a hole through which a pool or billiard cue may be passed and supported. Located in the upper portion of the hole is a small friction pad that permits the bridge to be lifted and repositioned by the cue. The lower slidable member functions as an optional positive lock to assure that the vertical standard remains in the latched vertical position when in use.

Abstract: A generally flat oblong clip pierced by a pair of countersunk oblong holes and a slot open to one of the longer edges. The slot and a terminating half-round hole are beveled and countersunk respectively from the opposite side of the clip. The junctures of the bevels and half-round countersink are specifically formed to provide a locking shoulder on each side of the half-round hole. Multiple clips are used to provide a blind fastening between a backsplash and countertop enabling the backsplash to be driven into permanent substantially watertight engagement with the countertop. The step by step installation of the clips assures that the backsplash also follows gentle curvatures in the building wall behind the backsplash. The clip slots are configured to tightly engage and latch mating screw heads as the backsplash is driven into position.

Abstract: A generally flat oblong clip pierced by a pair of countersunk oblong holes and a slot open to one of the longer edges. The slot and a terminating half-round hole are beveled and countersunk respectively from the opposite side of the clip. The junctures of the bevels and half-round countersink are specifically formed to provide a locking shoulder on each side of the half-round hole. Multiple clips are used to provide a blind fastening between a backsplash and countertop enabling the backsplash to be driven into permanent substantially watertight engagement with the countertop. The step by step installation of the clip assures that the backsplash also follows gentle curvatures in the building wall behind the backsplash. The clip slots are configured to tightly engage and latch mating screw heads as the backsplash is driven into position.