Abstract: The specification discloses a modular furniture system in which a modular furniture assembly is made of a pair of elongated base frames to which a support element is mounted to serve as a chair, seat, table, or the like. Front and rear shrouds are secured over the base frames to mask them from view and end panels are provided to cover either or both sides depending on whether the unit is to be ganged against other units. Upholstery covering is provided which utilizes a unique strip hook for securing to a cross piece on the base frames and which includes front and rear "button" flanges for slipping into a space between the shroud at the front or rear of the chair and the support member. The "button" flange or strip is then rotated so that it cannot be removed from the gap into which it was inserted. A unique toggle flange ganger clip is provided for ganging adjacent module units together.

Abstract: A flexible container for storing foods in a freezer and cooking foods therein. The container includes an interlocking closure fastening device comprising an omega-shaped closure element and a co-acting clamping closure element. The co-acting clamping closure element may have a profile portion comprising two generally parallel arm portions wherein one of the arm portions terminates in an inwardly curved hook portion, and the other arm portion curves slightly inward prior to terminating in an outwardly extending clamp portion; or the profile portion may comprise two outwardly curved arm portions wherein one of the arm portions terminates in an inwardly curved hook portion, and the other arm portion curves inwardly prior to terminating in a slightly outwardly curved hook portion; or the profile portion may comprise one inwardly curved arm portion terminating in an inwardly curved hook portion, and one generally straight arm portion.

Abstract: A one-piece plastic pipe clip has one or more pipe-receiving portions, one wall of which is provided by a rockable element which overlies a stud-receiving hole in the clip body so that the element will close over a pipe and secure it when the clip is assembled on a projecting stud. The elements may have staggered teeth to engage a screw thread on the stud and resilient feet to engage the surface from which the stud projects.

Abstract: A pipe clip is provided having means for retaining the clip on a stud. Means for retaining a pipe on the clips comprises a flexible finger which embraces the pipe, and the means for retaining the clip on a stud includes a locking portion which is movable from a position allowing the finger to flex for admission of the pipe to a position in which it locks the finger in embracing engagement with the stud and firmly secures the clip to the stud.

Abstract: A mounting device for a steering cylinder, for example of a tractor, with an adjustable-track front axle. The mounting device comprises a multiply bent spring arm having an eye which can be releasably mounted to the half axle through the use of a plug member or a bolt threadably fixed to the axle. The spring arm has loops which engage around the steering cylinder and which receive the hydraulic oil connection thereof, in order to prevent undesirable twisting which can cause damage to the hydraulic lines.

Abstract: A clamping member for forming a branch-off seal between a recoverable sleeve and more than one substrate extending from an end of the sleeve, comprises at least two interengageable parts that define channels. The parts are assembled on the end of the sleeve such that the clamping member defines ducts for the substrates. Use of a clamping member having interengageable parts, rather than an integral member, makes fixing at the end of the sleeve easier.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a device to facilitate the coiling, storage and handling of non-collapsable yet flexible types of hoses, such as those used in conjunction with firefighting equipment. The invention comprises two, flexible, U-shaped clamps molded back to back in a figure "8" configuration. In addition, two flexible elongated straps emanate from either side of the clamping device and adjustably connect to one another providing a convenient purchase from which the coiled hose can be hung.

Abstract: A fastener clip for detachably securing functional elements to a support plate through threaded pins rigidly joined to the plate which includes holding members forming channels which receive the functional components and a fastening hole between the channels and adapted to receive the threaded fastener. The fastening hole has an inside diameter slightly less than the outside diameter of the pin and is interrupted by a plurality of apertures extending through opposite side walls of the clip between the channels. Semi-circular wall portions at the end of each aperture define the fastening hole and elastically yield when the clip is forced on the threaded pin.

Abstract: A clip and method of using same are provided whereby the angle valve beneath the sink is positively coupled to the flexible connector tube leading to the faucet to prevent the tube from working out of the slip-joint of the angle valve over a period of time.

Abstract: A plastic device for supporting an elongated object comprises a plurality of looped strips of successively greater sizes from the smallest looped strip at the innermost position with the opposite terminals of the looped strips continuously joined into one lateral edge of a common base piece. These looped strips are each provided on the outer side at the central portion thereof with a fastening piece adapted to be brought into engagement with a hook provided on the remaining lateral edge of the base piece. The supporting of an elongated object with this plastic device is accomplished by selecting from among the looped strips the strip of a size befitting the diameter of the elongated object, wrapping it around the elongated object and bringing the fastening piece of the selected strip into engagement with the hook of the base piece.

Abstract: A compound clamp having two crossed resilient yokes formed from an integral metal piece. The yokes comprise a flat base section for the two yokes, two long resilient and apertured arms projecting from a first set of opposite sides of the base section to define a first generally concave long yoke configuration, and two short resilient and apertured arms projecting from a second set of opposite sides of the base section to define a second generally concave short yoke configuration. The insertion of a first elongated element through the apertures of the long yoke and insertion of a second elongated element through the apertures of the short yoke effects the adjustable cross clamping of the two elongated elements.

Abstract: A pipe clamp comprising two clamp segments mounted at an attachment component, these clamp segments can be detachably connected with one another when assuming their closed position. The clamp segments are anchored at the attachment component by means of a respective hinge disposed between their end sections. At the ends of the clamp sections which face away from the attachment component, these clamp segment-ends possess cooperating parts of a locking means for releasably connecting such clamp segments with one another.

Abstract: A clamp for suspending a pipe from a strut, the clamp including an elongated flexible strap carrying pipe spacing protuberances on one side, and having tee subassemblies at opposite ends. Each of the tee subassemblies includes a cross-arm which defines a tool-receiving slot aligned with a neck portion of the respective tee subassembly. Each cross-arm carries channel engaging lugs at the opposite ends thereof. The clamp is used in combination with a strut channel having an open mouth and reverse turned edges at opposite sides of the open mouth.

Abstract: A coil toop type cable tie of one-piece molded plastic construction having a flexible strap and a fastening head at one end thereof. The fastening has a passageway running parallel to the strap and a hinged pawl extending into the passageway and having at least one tooth adapted to mesh with ratchet teeth on one side of the strap. The hinged pawl is connected to the fastening head by hinge which defines the closed end of a notch separating the hinged pawl from the rest of the fastening head. The notch opens onto a surface of the hinged pawl opposite to the surface on which its tooth or teeth are formed and preferably angles from its closed end to its open end generally toward the strap.

Abstract: An improved clamp for hoses and other tubular members includes two rigid clamping members having semi-circular recesses, one or more annular wedge-shaped grooves in the recesses, and fasteners. An elastomeric insert, or a pair of inserts, has one or more ribs shaped to fit the groove or grooves. The rib height is less than the groove depth leaving an annular gap to improve the clamping action. Inserts of different thickness can be provided to accommodate hoses of different dimensions.