Abstract: A fixing clamp has two pivoting jaws which are mobile relative to each other against the action of a return spring between an open position and a closed position. An operating lever accessible to a user is attached to one of the jaws. The two jaws are connected to each other by a spacer to which each jaw is articulated about a respective separate rotation axis. Applications include fixing clamps for inspection lamps.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device (10) for making an antitheft link between two objects, the device comprising an envelope (20) of heat-shrink plastics material whose walls are locally brought together along a common generator line (23) to form both a main compartment (24) which is open at both ends and which is designed to envelop one of the two objects to be connected together, and an auxiliary compartment in which an elongate pin is disposed. The device has a wall (31) provided on the other object (30) with a narrow longitudinal slot (32) formed therein that is open at one of its ends, said slot being dimensioned to enable the envelope to be inserted level with its common generator line (23) so that the elongate pin co-operates with the wall (31) to provide the link between said other object and the envelope which has been heat-shrunk on the first object, and to enable the inserted envelope (20) to be locked into place by means (36) closing the open end of the slot (32).

Abstract: A suspension clamp for suspending and clamping an elongate flexible member, the clamp having: (i) a saddle in which the elongate flexible member may sit, ii) a mounting to support the saddle with respect to a fixture, (iii) a closure latch to restrain the elongate flexible member in the saddle, and (iv) a resilient member mounted to the closure latch and having a bottom face adapted to clamp an elongate flexible member positioned within the saddle when the closure latch is closed.

Abstract: A C-shaped clamp cut from a PVC tube having a longitudinal axis and comprising a circular ring of a predetermined diameter and having side edges and a predetermined radial wall thickness extending through a predetermined width between the side edges and a slit cut across the width of the ring to define jaws on either side of the slit. A plurality of the circular clamps are utilized in a method for fabricating a counter top. Edge trims strips are adhesively laminated together on a shelf while held by clamps for curing and later adhesively secured to the periphery of a counter top panel, again held in place by clamps including corner clamps. In an another version, two panels are held in edge to edge contact by either abutments on the panels or by a stringer held in a bowed configuration by a combination of abutting clamps Handles are provided to facilitate manual opening of the clamps.

Abstract: The heat sink (10) of the present invention is used to absorb and dissipate heat from a solid-state device. The heat sink (10) comprises a generally U-shaped body (18) of a thermally conductive material. The U-shaped body (18) comprises two continuous legs (20, 22) having widths greater than the width of the solid-state device.

Abstract: Provided is an edge cover capable of covering the edge of an opening and clamping a wire passing through the opening by comprising a clamping portion connected to a covering portion to clamp the wires drawn from the opening. The edge cover has covering portion for covering edge of opening. The edge cover has clamping portion that is connected to covering portion in such a way that clamping portion can be bent with respect to covering portion to cover opening and clamp wire that passes through opening. As consequence, wire can be protected from edge of opening 11 and meanwhile disposed securely along wall.

Abstract: A retainer to attach a table cover and table skirt to a banquet table. Comprising a series of c-clamp type retainers to grippingly hold the table cover in place and provide a connection for a supporting pin and a supporting loop. The supporting pin mounted on the vertical face of the c-clamp retainer to support the vertical component of weight of an attached table skirt. A supporting loop in the upper leg of the c-clamp retainer to accept wire or string to then bind floral arrangement, etc. to be displayed in front of the table. A spring clip assembly to grippingly engage the supporting pin and hold the skirt in place horizontally. A free surface on the spring clip assembly to exhibit decorative or commercial designs.

Abstract: Device and method for attaching the electronic module to a vehicle tire rim. The device may include a spring element having a fastening wing and a clamping wing. A valve body may be coupled to the fastening wing and the clamping wing may be coupled to the electronic module to clamp the electronic module against the vehicle tire rim. The method may include coupling a spring element to a drop base of the vehicle wheel rim and clamping the electronic module between the spring element and the drop base.

Abstract: A clamp that may be attached to a vehicle door to hold the door closed without damaging the vehicle is described. The device may be used by a police officer to secure the door of the vehicle, thereby preventing the occupants from opening the door suddenly and injuring the officer or fleeing. The mechanism for closing the clamp may be powered by a number of means, including an electrical motor, a hand pull, a spring, compressed air, and the like. The device includes a means for releasing the clamp when the officer no longer has reason to suspect that the occupants will injure him or flee.

Abstract: A routing clip for fixing at least one conduit to a support is integrally molded from a plastic material and includes U-shaped channels, each having two substantially parallel walls extending therefrom. One of the walls has an inwardly curving projection extending beyond the centerline of the respective U-shaped channel. The inwardly curving projection prevents a tube or conduit, secured within the U-shaped channel, from being readily removed therefrom.

Abstract: A plastic injection molded adjustable arm assembly includes a base (102) having a detent wheel (104) that includes a plurality of detents (e.g., 106). An adjustable arm (202) includes a snap-in (204) for rotatably attaching the arm to the base. The arm also includes a locking mechanism (214) that includes a lever (218) that is attached to the arm at a fulcrum (216). A pawl (220) is located at one end of the lever (218a) to engage one of the detents in the detent wheel, thereby locking the arm in one of several angular positions. To release the lock and move the arm to a different position, the user pushes on the end of the lever opposite the pawl (218b), thereby causing the pawl to disengage from the detent. The base and the arm are each injection moldable using a single action mold. In one embodiment, the arm can be moved in one direction by the application of direct pressure to the arm, but it cannot be moved in the opposite direction until the locking lever is manually released.

Abstract: A routing clip for fixing a conduit to a support is integrally molded from a plastic material and includes a U-shaped channel having two substantially parallel walls extending therefrom. Each of the walls has an inwardly curving projection, perhaps reaching or extending beyond the centerline of the U-shaped channel. The inwardly curving projections prevent a tube or conduit, secured within the U-shaped channel, from being readily removed therefrom.

Abstract: A framing system (10) is disclosed including three-dimensional structural members (12, 14) formed from planar panels (16) having their edges removably secured together by provisions (48) including slide connectors (66, 174) which receive lugs (52) slideably received in and abutting with latches (56). The panels (16) include interconnect ports (22) having integral, concentric tubes (24). The exterior faces (18) of the structural members (12, 14) are abutted together, with the structural members (12, 14) being clamped by a clamp (28) having a central wall (30) abutting with the tubes (24) and first and second side walls (32, 34) abutting with the free faces (25) of the tubes (24). Relative rotation is prevented between the clamp (28) and the structural members (12, 14) by detents (44) formed in the clamp (28) which are received in notches (26) formed in the free face (25) of the tubes (24).

Abstract: A top-loading precision balance with a draft protection device which includes several walls connected to each other at the edges thereof, and a cover which closes the opening defined at the top of the walls. The cover is fastened through a horizontally extending hinge to one of the walls. The hinge of the cover includes a spring which acts against the direction of movement for closing the cover. The spring mounted in the hinge is a torsion spring which is fixed at both ends thereof. The frame forming the bottom of the draft protection device has on its bottom side a groove into which lugs mounted on the balance housing engage when the draft protection device is placed on the balance housing. A spring is fastened at the groove of the frame under the front side of the draft protection device. The spring engages in a groove of one of the lugs.

Abstract: A saddle type pipe clamp that is adjustable to a wide range of pipe sizes includes a saddle portion formed by a pair of complementary saddle elements of channel stock. Each saddle portion includes curved clamping surfaces, and a bolt hole and slot in the closed edge. An elongate threaded rod is provided which is manually bent around a pipe to form a U-bolt. The saddle elements are adjusted to fit the U-bolt, and installed with washers and nuts. The ends of the U-bolt may be trimmed after installation.

Abstract: A foldable bucksaw includes an elongated hollow box frame, which is also a blade storage sheath, with left and right handles connected by over center hinges to the ends of the box frame for movement between storage position and operative position. A screw mechanism on one handle is connected to the sawblade to tighten and loosen it. The screw mechanism includes an adjusting screw mounted on the handle and a tensioner nut for connection to the blade. The tensioner nut includes a central threaded aperture, a blade mount portion below it to position the sawblade in line with the adjusting screw, and an upper portion for extension into said saw handle to prevent the tensioner nut from rotating when the adjusting screw is rotated and while the blade is in use.

Abstract: Disclosed is a clip device for being removably secured to a marginal edge portion of a sheet of flexible material, and having a sheet-engaging portion that extends forwardly from the rear portion of the device body, which sheet-engaging portion includes an integral tongue which projects forwardly from the device's rear portion and which is resiliently deflectable from the general plane of the device body, and the sheet-engaging portion further including a peripheral frame member which also extends forwardly from the device rear portion and having a front end with an inner edge that lies adjacent the front end of the undeflected tongue.

Abstract: Hydraulically actuated quick release base mounted clamp particularly capable of use for clamping interchangeable production heat treating induction coils to produce intimate pressurized electrical conductive contact between elongated base mounted and induction coil bus bars. A central short stroke hydraulic cylinder produces only slight pivotal clamping engagement of dual laterally spaced clamp arms, the pivots of which can be linearly laterally retracted to clearance position upon release of hydraulic pressure. A cross shaft having a flatted engagement by the rigidly mounted cylinder piston head and a pivot cross shaft having flatted ends adapted to slide in slotted keyways upon release of actuating pressure provide for lateral movement of the clamp arm assembly to a clearance position while the actuating cylinder remains in its fixed position.

Abstract: A clamp for use especially in securing a bicycle front wheel to the bicycle frame in order to prevent swinging of the wheel about its steering pivot as when the bicycle is transported at the rear or on top of a vehicle, the purpose being to eliminate the problem of the wheel striking the transporting vehicle. The clamp comprises a pair of J-shaped members arranged with their flat legs lengthwise and overlapping each other so that the hooks of the J face each other for engagement of one hook with the bicycle frame while the other engages a portion of the front wheel rim of the bicycle. Provision is made for lengthwise adjustment of the members to accommodate different structural relationships, and a guide is provided for keeping the members parallel to each other during adjustment.

Abstract: A clip-like, C-shaped sheet-metal nut and an assembly device therefor, the nut having a thread leg with an embossed thread portion and a clip leg having a through hole, with the forward end of the thread leg having an upwardly and forwardly inclined insertion plate. A pair of guide webs are integrally formed on the two lateral edges of the thread leg that extend upwardly at right angles to the leg with the upper edges of the webs protruding above the insertion plate and running parallel to the clip leg and with their side surfaces being in line with the lateral edges of the clip leg to provide a substantially outer rectangular perimeter to the nut.

Abstract: In an easel, a clamp for suspending sheets or other objects is formed with an elongated plate and a pair of brackets that support a bar. The brackets are particularly formed so that they incline downwardly towards the plate upon which they are mounted and the bar is arranged to be slidingly affixed to the brackets. The bar slides up and down and may grip objects placed between it and the plate. Ideally, the bar is provided with cushion means which provide the actual gripping action against the plate.

Abstract: A holder for releasably securing a bifurcated core or the like to an electrical power line, the core having two substantially U-shaped portions which are abuttable to form a closed loop that encompasses the power line. An L-shaped boat has at least one leg with an interior configuration that is complementary to one U-shaped portion of the core to receive and hold that one portion. A gantry also having an interior configuration that is complementary to one leg of each U-shaped portion of the core receives both portions and is sufficiently long to permit one leg of each portion to be received while those portions are spaced from each other. The gantry has a guide groove on the exterior thereof for guiding a substantially L-shaped bale which is formed of resilient material and which has one leg that extends over the base of the other portion of the core and another leg which is received by and guided in the groove on the gantry.

Abstract: A hanger assembly for hanging clothes is formed by securing a pair of bars together at one end to form a clothes clamp and leaving the clothes clamp open at the other end for the purpose of receiving clothes. The clothes clamp is locked by a slotted, resilient, tubular member which slides into the slotted portion of the clothes clamp and has a hanger diametrically opposed to the slot.