Abstract: The present disclosure provides a cable holder for hospital beds. The cable holder may include one or more hooks that attach to the headboard of a hospital bed and one or more protrusions, such as wings, for holding the cable.

Abstract: A locking clamp assembly is provided, which can be expeditiously deployed on a drill pipe elevator or other tubular elevator, to secure the tubular elevator in a closed position around a tubular element, and can be rapidly removed to disconnect the tubular elevator from the tubular element. The locking clamp assembly includes a locking clamp having a main body defining a clamp space, which is sized and shaped to receive a pair of structural elements on respective jaws of the tubular elevator when the tubular elevator is in the closed position with the jaws of the tubular elevator extending around the tubular element. A clamp fastener may be secured to the main body to retain the structural elements within the clamp space. A tether may connect the main body to the tubular elevator.

Abstract: This stretch function-added loading sheet is provided with one sheet body and a force crimping unit. The force crimping unit comprises two clamping block plates and one clamping jig, and on one surface of the sheet body, the two clamping block plates are fixed on both sides of a folding centerline on the sheet body. In a state in which the sheet body is folded along the folding centerline such that the two clamping block plates overlap each other with the sheet body on the inside, the clamping jig is fixed to the two clamping block plates so as to clamp the two clamping block plates. The stretch function-added loading sheet has a stretch function with which the sheet body stretches by the clamping jig opening through application of a tensile force perpendicular to the folding centerline to the sheet body, and shrinks when said tensile force is reduced.

Abstract: The invention relates to a mirror assembly (1) for a vehicle, comprising a housing having a first housing portion (12); a second housing portion (14), which is removably connected to the first housing portion (12) to define a recess therebetween; and a mirror mounted within the housing. A flexible engagement member (30) is provided between the first housing portion (12) and the second housing portion, the flexible engagement member (30) extending along at least a portion of an interface (18) between the first and the second housing portions. The flexible engagement member (30) comprises a first member portion first member portion (40) which extends inside the housing recess and which is releasably connected to at least one portion of the housing, and an second member portion (32) which extends from first member portion (40) to at least an outer surface of the housing (10).

Abstract: A drive unit for an electrically assisted bicycle includes a housing, a motor in the housing, a crank shaft extending through the housing along a right-left direction of the bicycle, and a pair of bearings rotatably supporting the crank shaft within the housing, wherein each bearing includes an inner ring and an outer ring. The pair of bearings include a first bearing at one side of a thrust direction and a second bearing at another side along the thrust direction, wherein the thrust direction is an axial direction of the crank shaft. The first bearing does not move along the thrust direction relative to the crank shaft. The drive unit has a movement restricting structure that restricts movement of the first bearing relative to the relative to the housing along the thrust direction.

Abstract: Described herein are systems and methods for securing sutures that obviate the need for tying knots. Disclosed suture clips can comprise a first part and a second part that are attachable together to secure one or more sutures in a suture engagement region between the first and second parts. The first and second parts can include locking projections and slots at opposing ends of the suture engagement region to align the two parts, contain sutures, and/or secure the clip onto sutures. When the first and second parts are attached together, first engagement features of the first part inter-engage with second engagement features of the second part to grip and secure sutures within suture engagement region. An exemplary delivery device has hold a plurality of such suture clips in an elongated shaft portion and deploy the clips successively to sutures via actuation of a handle portion.

Abstract: A device for treating a tissue opening includes a capsule extending longitudinally from a proximal end to a distal end and including a lumen extending therethrough; a pair of arms movably housed within the lumen of the capsule such that the pair of arms are movable between an open configuration and a closed configuration, the pair of arms being biased toward the open configuration such that when the pair of arms are moved distally with respect to the capsule, distal ends of the pair of arms are separated from one another to receive target tissue therebetween; a needle releasably connected to a first one of the pair of arms, the needle extending laterally inward toward a second one of the pair of arms and including a connecting structure extending along a portion thereof, the second one of the pair of arms including an opening located so that, when the pair of arms are moved to the closed configuration, the connecting structure of the needle engages the opening; and a suture extending from a portion of the nee

Abstract: A device for treating a tissue opening includes a proximal portion including an elongated flexible member, a capsule releasably coupled to a distal end of the flexible member and including a lumen extending therethrough and a clip including a pair of arms movably housed within the capsule. A suture extending along a first one of the pair of arms and including a loop at a distal end thereof extending across an opening extending through the first one of the pair of arms. A suture grabbing element extending laterally from a second one of the pair of arms and including a hook so that, when the pair of arms are moved toward a closed configuration, the hook extends through the opening to grab the loop and draw the distal end of the suture from the first one of the pair of arms toward the second one of the pair of arms.

Abstract: A ligator system for applying an expanded ligator ring to an anatomical region of a living being to be ligatured by the ring in its relaxed state, which comprises a ligator with a holding tube, which receives inside it the anatomical region to be ligatured in each case and with its outer surface keeps a number of ligator rings arranged one behind the other expanded, wherein the ligator system comprises at least one intermediate ring, which is arranged on the holding tube between two ligator rings and keeps the two ligator rings at a distance from one another in the direction of the longitudinal axis of the holding tube.

Abstract: An endoscopic treatment instrument includes a pressing tube with an insertion lumen; a clip main body that has a first arm being inserted into the insertion lumen; a second arm fixed to the pressing tube; and an operation wire connected to the clip main body to move it with respect to the pressing tube, wherein the first arm approaches the second arm while being moved to a proximal end side of the pressing tube, in an initial state before the clip main body is pulled by the operation wire, a position of a distal end of the first arm is more distal than a position of a distal end of the second arm, and the distal end of the first arm is approaches the distal end portion of the second arm when the clip main body is pulled to the proximal end side of the pressing tube.

Abstract: A clamping and ligation device, comprising a ligation unit (10), a conveying unit (20), a protective sleeve (30), a connecting unit (40), a operation unit (50), and a traction unit (60); the connecting unit (40) connects the conveying unit (20) with the ligation unit (10), and can be disengaged to separate the conveying unit (20) from the ligation unit (10); the traction unit (60) controls the ligation unit (10) via push and pull movement; the end of the traction unit (60) connected to the ligation unit (10) is breakable, so that the traction unit (60) can be broken away from the ligation unit (10) under a definite force; the protective sleeve pipe (30) can accommodate the whole ligation unit (10) therein, thus, during endoscope penetration, avoiding the damage to the endoscope tube wall and the increase of penetration force.

Abstract: A system and method for delivering a surgical clip to a surgical site within a patient's body to compress body, tissue is disclosed. In one embodiment for the system of the present invention, the system includes an endoscopic device that has an endoscope cap disposed on a distal end of the endoscopic device. A surgical clip is removably disposed on an outside surface of the endoscope cap. A deployment device is associated with the surgical clip for deploying the surgical clip from the endoscope cap to the body tissue that is to be compressed. The surgical clip can be a deformable clip that is deployed in a non deformed configuration, and is then deformed so as to apply compression on selected tissue. The surgical clip can be a multi-legged clip, having a plurality of legs that can be locked in a closed position to apply compression to body tissue.

Abstract: A pickle line assembly is provided having a roll tank, a pickle tank, and an expansion seal. The roll tank includes a front and rear face that are angled towards one another at the upper end. The pickle tank includes front and rear openings, which can be brought into registration with an opening in the front face and rear face of the roll tank. Expansion seals are configured to surround a perimeter of the pickle tank substantially near the front and rear openings, and are angled at approximately the same angle as the front and rear face of the roll tank. The expansion seal encloses the path between the pickle tank and roll tank, and the tilt angle of the front and rear face of the roll tank allow the pickle tank to be vertically raised and lowered into position without interference.

Abstract: Clamping devices and methods for external fixation systems include a post component having a yaw axis and a clamping system secured to the post component and rotatable about the yaw axis. The clamping system includes a outer jaw and a inner jaw having an inner surface facing the outer jaw. The outer and inner jaws together form an opening for receiving a fixation element of the external fixation system. The inner jaw and outer jaw have a roll axis alignable with a longitudinal axis of the fixation element. The clamping system and post component are rotatable about the roll axis. The inner jaw also includes a cylindrical outer-facing surface. The devices also include a base component having a cylindrical concave surface having a pitch axis. The concave surface of the base component interfaces with the cylindrical outer facing component on the inner jaw. The outer and inner jaws being rotatable relative to the base and the post component about the pitch axis.

Abstract: A clamping device has a removable handle to move a clamp between an opened and clamped position. A receiving member is on the clamp to receive the handle. The handle has a latching member to couple with the receiving member. An actuating member is coupled with the handle to move the clamp from an opened to clamped position. A release mechanism is coupled with the clamp or handle to move the clamp from a clamped to an opened position.

Abstract: Described is a drain cleaner assembly, including: a clamp knob having a central cavity therein for accommodating a drain snake; a spout having a central cavity therein for accommodating the drain snake; the spout having at least one gripper cavity therein; at least one gripper disposed in the at least one gripper cavity; the clamp knob and the spout being attached to one another and also being displaceable with respect to one another to achieve at least two orientations, the at least two orientations comprising: a first orientation wherein the clamp knob contacts the at least one gripper and forces the at least one gripper into securing contact with the drain snake; and a second orientation wherein the clamp knob permits the at least one gripper to transition within the at least one gripper cavity to be out of securing contact with the drain snake. Other aspects are described and claimed.

Abstract: A capping stack having a first capping stack component and a second capping stack component, and a method for transporting the same are disclosed. The capping stack components are mounted onto standard skids and loaded onto an aircraft. Upon arrival at a location, the skids are mated, and the capping stack components are aligned and coupled. A clamp assembly may be used to create pressure integrity between two capping stack components.

Abstract: Lock mounting assemblies are disclosed for storing and mounting a locking apparatus to a transportation device. The mounting assemblies include one or more straps or connectors for securing the mounting assembly to the transportation device. The mounting assemblies having a structure to securely retain the locking apparatus on the transportation device and provide easy access to and release of the locking apparatus from the mounting assembly.

Abstract: An elastic tube alignment system for the mating of components utilizing the principle of elastic averaging. A plurality of geometrically separated elastic tube (male) alignment features are disposed on a first component, while a plurality of one-to-one corresponding aperture (female) alignment features are provided on a second component. During the mating of the components, each elastic tube and its respective aperture provide elastic deformation, which, on average, precisely aligns the components.

Abstract: A clamp for an elongated tube style white such as a versa tube. The clamp has one fixed side that holds the versa tube's mounting structure therein. The other side of the clamp is movable, and pivots between an open position and a closed position. In the closed position, the lamp is held into place, and in the open position the lamp can be removed. A single screw that holds the clamp into the open or closed position is knurled and hence the device can be removed without any tools. The two sides of the clamp occupy different longitudinal positions so that they can be placed directly next to each other, and one opened without moving or disturbing the other since the two sides are in different longitudinal positions.

Abstract: A clamp device grips and fixes the inner circumferential surface of a hole in a workpiece while ensuring a support function of supporting an engagement assembly for gripping and also is capable of eliminating at least a portion of the support force after gripping.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for attaching retaining means or clips to guide means, in particular strings, for training vines, as well as retaining means for this device. In order to achieve increased cycle frequency with a high degree of automation and economy with an attachment of retaining means to guide means, it is provided according to the invention that the device is formed with at least one reservoir, a magazine or a like part for the sequential provision of open retaining means and/or retaining means formed with two half shells and a device connected thereto for closing the half shells of the retaining means while fixing the same to the guide means and enclosing the vine.

Abstract: A clip-on accessory for a walk behind lawn mower clips together the handle bar and the engine control bar. The clip-on accessory may be disposed in a clipped position to permit an operator to pick up an object, for example, while keeping the lawn mower's engine running. The clip-on accessory may be easily clipped onto and off from the handle bar of the mower, allowing the user to remove the clip (or allow it to hang from the control bar) when mowing as usual, thereby not circumventing the safety features of the control bar during normal operation.

Abstract: There is provided a fastener which can be fixed in a mounting hole in an ensured fashion and which can be removed from the mounting hole in an easy and ensured fashion. This fastener 10 includes a main body 20 which is fixed in a mounting hole and a pin member for releasing the engagement of the main body 20 with the mounting hole. The main body 20 has a base portion 21 and a leg portion 30, a pair of elastic engagement pieces 35, 35 are provided on the leg portion 30, and distal end portions 37 of the elastic engagement pieces 35 are extended towards an insertion opening 23 in the pin member 40. The pin member 40 has a head portion 41 and an insertion portion 43, and a pressing surface 48 is provided on the insertion portion 43 for pressing the distal end portions 37 so as to deflect the pair of elastic engagement pieces 35, 35 inwards to such an extent that the elastic engagement pieces are not brought into engagement with the mounting hole when the pin member 40 is pushed in a predetermined distance.

Abstract: A clamping mechanism, including: a deformable body configured to provide a friction fit with at least one element to which it is fitted, at least one slot in the deformable body, wherein the slot traverses at least a portion of the longitudinal and latitudinal direction of the body.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for securing a panel to a substrate. The apparatus includes a base member, and an attachment member for securing the base member to the substrate. The apparatus further includes a clip member including a U-shaped member and an angle-sided member. The U-shaped member includes a central portion and first and second walls defining a generally U-shaped access region for accepting the angle-sided member. At least one of the first and second walls includes a longitudinal flange extending laterally outwardly from an upper end thereof. Each of the U-shaped member and the angle-sided member includes a corresponding hole for accepting the attachment member therethrough. The apparatus further includes a securing member for pressing the longitudinal flange against at top edge portion of the panel.

Abstract: To provide a detachable stopper fixed on a spindle part of a dental drill to regulate the depth of an implant fixture embedding hole in an implant treatment, the detachable stopper includes a stopper main body 1 being made of an elastically deformable metal material, having a cylindrical shape, having a slightly smaller inner diameter than an outer diameter of the spindle part, having a slit part 1a formed along an axial overall length from an outer peripheral face to an inner peripheral face to have an opening, and having a diameter expanding tool insertion part 1b bored at an axial center of the slit part 1a, and a diameter expanding tool 2 to be inserted into the diameter expanding tool insertion part 1b to expand the inner diameter of the stopper main body 1 to be larger than the outer diameter of the spindle part.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a plate holder and a liquid crystal display having the same. There is provided a plate holder for fixing a plate in a liquid crystal display. The plate holder includes a base portion, a body portion formed on an end of the base portion and laterally extending therefrom, and a head portion formed at a distal end of the body portion. The body portion includes a first body portion and a second body portion disposed to be spaced apart by a predetermined interval from and to face the first body portion.

Abstract: A clip includes a head having a thumbscrew protrusion and a body with spaced apart threads. The clip is of various widths and lengths to accommodate, most preferably, different widths and depths of holes in peg board. Most preferably, the clip is sized to accommodate ¼ inch peg board, and is used to releasably secure items such as advertisements and promotional material to the peg board.

Abstract: In order to provide more secure binding of physical media, activation and deactivation mechanisms for media binders are presented. As such, internal spine clamp deactivation mechanisms for deactivating a spine clamp in a media binder are presented, the mechanism including: a tension sheet configured to operate the spine clamp in response to opening the media binder in a range of approximately 270 to 360 degrees (°), normally, greater than approximately 270°; a tear line disposed along the tension sheet and oriented along the spine clamp wherein when the tension sheet is torn at the tear line, the spine clamp is deactivated. In some embodiments, the mechanism further includes a cosmetic sheet disposed between the tension sheet and a cover of the media binder for providing a cover for the spine clamp such that when the tension sheet is torn, the spine clamp remains covered.

Abstract: A handpiece holder, which provides easy access to a medical, dental, or industrial handpiece, is replaceable and rotatable to hold handpieces in different angled positions.

Abstract: A heat sink clip (30) includes an elongated resilient main body (31) with two spaced barbs (315) at a first end thereof, a first locking member (33) coupled with a second end of the main body and a moveable second locking member (32) movably coupled with the first end of the main body. The barbs each vertically extend and include a neck (3151) connecting with the main body and a locking end (3152) at a free end thereof. The moveable second locking member includes an operating portion (321) and a locking leg (322) defining two connecting slots (323) therein. Each of the connecting slots includes a longitudinally narrow portion (3231) and a longitudinally wide portion (3232) beside the narrow portion. The barbs enter the connecting slots through the wide portions and the necks are received in the narrow portions.

Abstract: A storage device for storing rolled documents includes a tube pivotally mounted to a housing and advanceable between retracted and extended positions relative to a roof of the housing. The roof covers an open end of the tube in the retracted position. In the extended position, the open end of the tube is advanced away from the roof to permit rolled construction drawings to be inserted into and removed from the tube. A floor extends across at least a portion of the tube to prevent the rolled documents from falling out of the tube. Clamps mounted on the housing enable mounting of the storage device on a post, such as a T-post. The storage device may include a display panel having a pocket formed by a sheet of transparent flexible plastic into which a building permit may be positioned and displayed.

Abstract: An exterior vehicle mirror assembly comprising a housing including at least one retainer clip slot; a bezel carried on said housing; a retainer clip flange extending from said bezel generally adjacent said retainer clip slot; at least one retainer clip carried by said retainer clip flange having a slanted bearing face engaging said housing adjacent said retainer clip slots, and a securing lip disposed below said slanted bearing face that extends into said retainer clip slot to secure said bezel to said housing; wherein said slanted bearing face bears against said housing to prevent flexing of said retainer clip from disengaging said securing lip from said retainer clip slot when a force is applied to attempt removal of said bezel from said housing.

Abstract: A valve arrangement has a valve unit (3) fixed in position by means of two mutually spaced attachment means (27 and 28) on a mounting face (6) of a valve support (2). The first attachment means (27) comprises two mutually engaged hook sections (32 and 33). The second attachment means (28) includes a U-like retaining clip (58), which is so able to be attached to the structural unit comprising the valve unit (58) and the valve support (2) that its clamping limbs (63 and 64) act on clip sections (54 and 55) and accordingly braces the valve unit (3) onto the valve support (2).

Abstract: A fastener 10 for fastening a welding nozzle to a gas output device, the fastener 10 comprising: a first clamping member 12 and a second clamping member 14, moveable between an open configuration and a closed configuration, and which define an aperture 24 for receiving the welding nozzle, the first clamping member 12 including: a member 34 for resiliently engaging the welding nozzle, wherein the member 34 is arranged to be progressively deformed by the welding nozzle as the first clamping member 12 and second clamping member 14 move from the open configuration toward the closed configuration, and is arranged such that the degree of deformation of the member 34 by the welding nozzle achieved when the first and second clamping members 12, 14 reach the closed configuration is equal to, or less than, the maximum resilient deformation of the member 34.

Abstract: A holding device includes: a clamping member including a frame that defines a frame space, and a screw rod engaging threadedly the frame and extending into the frame space; a movable supporting arm mounted movably on the frame; a fastening member connected to the movable supporting arm and the frame for securing releasably the movable supporting arm to the frame; and a holding member mounted rotatably on the movable supporting arm.

Abstract: An apparatus and method are provided for clamping a belt with a quick clamping action. The apparatus and method employ an impact force applied to a clamping device that causes a clamping portion of the clamping device to be driven into clamping engagement with the belt received in a housing for the clamping device. In one form, the clamping device has a clamp actuator that includes an impact receiving end preferably disposed outside the housing and a clamp member in the housing that is driven into clamping engagement with the belt by the actuator. The preferred belt clamp has the actuator and clamp member configured so that during belt pulling operations, the clamp also self-locks onto the belt to increase the clamping force applied thereto. In another aspect, the housing preferably has wall portions of varying thickness to provide increased strength where needed while keeping the weight thereof to a minimum.

Abstract: The disclosed system, device, and apparatus for a locking element generally includes a force device having a suitable shape to fit around a plurality of coupled elements. This re-usable force device reduces unwanted and unintended rotation of coupled elements. Disclosed features and specifications may be variously controlled, adapted, or otherwise optionally modified to realize improved locking function.

Abstract: A means of directly attaching one or more strikers of a slate type turkey call to that call. The attachment keeps the strikers and call as a unit for ready access and eliminates one rattling against the other when the call is not in use. The attachment is accomplished by diametral engagement of the strikers by an extension of the call body. The extension is an integral part of the call body or added as an accessary to an existing slate turkey call. Providing accurate diametral location, the invention is also used, with abrasive material, to effectively shape or resurface the sound producing end of the striker.

Abstract: Cigarette sticks are transferred from a cigarette maker to a filter tip attachment by a unit that includes a conveying roller made to rotate in a first feed direction and furnished with channels aligned on a second direction transverse to the first direction. Each channel accommodates a single stick, directed onto the conveying roller by way of an impeller device, and presents two longitudinal areas designed to make contact progressively with corresponding longitudinal areas of the stick as it advances into the channel, the effect being to create a chamber between the stick and the part of the channel lying between the two longitudinal areas of contact, which is connected to a source of negative pressure.

Abstract: A pneumatic tool has a body, a handle, a clip, a biasing member and a cap. The handle is formed on and extends from the body and has a free end and an annular shank extending from the free end. The clip is rotatably and slidably mounted on the shank and has a collar and a clip tab. The collar is rotatably and slidably mounted around the annular shank and has multiple teeth formed on a side of the collar facing away from the body. The clip tab extends from the collar. The biasing member is mounted around the annular shank and has two ends abutting respectively with the handle and the collar. The cap is detachably attached to the shank and has multiple recesses respectively corresponding to and engaging with the teeth on the collar.

Abstract: A mounting fitting of a heat sink of the present invention is unitarily formed of a first spring, a second spring, a central part disposed in the boundary between the first and second springs, a first arm connected to an end of the first spring on the opposite side from the fulcrum, a second arm connected to an end of the second spring on the opposite side from the fulcrum, a plate part formed in the second spring and near the second arm and having a small hole, and a stopper formed in a space between the second spring and arm. The fitting allows safe removal of the heat sink.

Abstract: A belt clip can be side-mounted to a drill/driver to facilitate holstering of the drill/driver and to reduce the profile of the drill/driver. The side-mounted belt clip can be positioned to enable the drill/driver to be grasped in the ergonomically desirable thumb-rest and power-grip holds. The side-mounted belt clip can be adapted to facilitate the wielding of the tool by providing additional surfaces for the fingers and thumb to contact when grasping the tool. The belt clip can also be detachably mounted to a tool and can be designed to provide curved surfaces which match the profile of the user's thumb and fingers for comfort.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of removably mounting a planar electrical component, such as a computer motherboard, to a chassis. The method comprises positioning a first fastener of a mounting device adjacent a mounting slot in the chassis, inserting the first fastener of the mounting device through the mounting slot in the chassis, releasing the mounting device so that the first fastener clamps onto the chassis through the mounting slot, positioning a second fastener of the mounting device adjacent a mounting hole on the planar electrical component, and inserting the second fastener of the mounting device into the mounting hole until the second fastener clamps onto the planar electrical component through the mounting hole.

Abstract: A device is designed to retain a cooling piece. The device comprises a main body provided with a press portion having two elastic portion on both side, on end of each said elastic portion extend downward to form a leg portion with a retaining portion; one leg portion stretches inward and upward to form a hook, and the leg portion has an operation hole located on the upside of the hook.

Abstract: An EAS tag holder includes a first member and a second member are hinged together between open and closed positions. In one embodiment of the invention, the holder includes a pin that pierces a portion of the item of merchandise to lock the holder to the item of merchandise. In other embodiments, the holder clamps itself to the item of merchandise. The holder is removed from the merchandise by cutting the hinge of the holder and sliding the first and second members apart. In another embodiment of the invention, the first and second members of the holder are held together by locking fingers that may be released with a specially-designed key so that the holder may be reused. In another embodiment of the invention, the holder is opened with a key that breaks the locking fingers to release the members from each other.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of removably mounting a planar electrical component, such as a computer motherboard, to a chassis. The method comprises positioning a first fastener of a mounting device adjacent a mounting slot in the chassis, inserting the first fastener of the mounting device through the mounting slot in the chassis, releasing the mounting device so that the first fastener clamps onto the chassis through the mounting slot, positioning a second fastener of the mounting device adjacent a mounting hole on the planar electrical component, and inserting the second fastener of the mounting device into the mounting hole until the second fastener clamps onto the planar electrical component through the mounting hole.

Abstract: A securing means for enclosing objects of varying size, shape, and materials that allows attachment of an electronic surveillance tag thereto. The securing means having an elongated strap portion extending from a buckle like attachment portion, whereby an end of the elongated portion is inserted into the attachment portion and thereby forms a closed loop. The object to be enclosed is maintained within the loop and the size of the loop can be adjusted by changing the point of fastening of the elongated portion to the attachment portion. To prevent the elongated portion from disconnecting, the elongated portion has a plurality of hitching means disposed thereon and they engage a latching means located on the attachment portion. A plurality of apertures are located medially on the elongated portion axially align with a hole defined by the attachment portion.

Abstract: A device for deterring theft of an article, including a fragile vial containing a theft deterring substance; a vial carrier structure and a cover structure. The carrier structure includes a weakened region allowing the vial carrier to yield if a force is exerted on the attachment, thereby causing the vial to break due to loads transferred via vial engaging surfaces. The connection between the carrier structure and the cover structure is formed by two or more distinct local connections separated by a central area and located spaced away from the attachment in opposite longitudinal directions of the vial. The proposed device is of a simple cost-effective and light construction while the vial reliably fractures if an unauthorized attempt is made to remove the device.