Abstract: There is a requirement to provide bearings in relatively low speed non continuous situations such as with regards to turnover stands for engine and winding assembly. Previous bearings incorporating rolling elements are relatively expensive and over specified for such activities. By providing annulus members in a bearing cluster upon rocker members such that the annulus members can articulate in order to provide an appropriate bearing. Lubricating oil generally passes between the annulus members in a laminar stack such that the members can radially slide past each other to accommodate for eccentricities in a shaft supported by the bearing.

Abstract: The invention relates to a skid device (6) for spotlights with skids (7, 8), which extend essentially parallel to the optical axis of the spotlight, and cross members (11, 12), which connect the skids (7, 8) to one another and which serve to hold a bottom section of the spotlight housing (3). The invention provides that at least one skid (7, 8) has a section (73 to 75, 83 to 85) situated at an angle to the center longitudinal axis (M) of the spotlight housing (1, 3).

Abstract: Two- and four-columned stands for holding vehicles aloft during dismantling include A-frame style structures having no raised horizontal cross members. The stands have improved stability and safety for dismantlers and equipment operators in the work area and provide clear access to vehicle components. Preferred stands permit adjustment to the width of the stand at the top. Distance along the length of four-columned stands can be varied to accommodate vehicles of differing lengths, or height of the stand can be adjusted. Four-columned stands include a pair of two-columned stands, each of which is wider at its ground-level base than at the top, and two horizontal ground-level links that connect the two-columned stands at their bases. Preferably a top platform of each two-columned stand includes two horizontal sliding T-beam assemblies that contact portions of a mounted vehicle and also permit width adjustment.

Abstract: A support apparatus includes a support member having at least one thread, a collar attached to the support member that is moveable along the one or more threads of the support member and at least one arm assembly attached to or positioned on the collar. The one or more threads may include a ridge formed on the support member or a groove formed in the support member. The one or more arm assemblies are configured to hold an object such as, for example, a monitor, copy holder, liquid crystal display or light fixture.

Abstract: An item organizer including a base having a first membrane, the first membrane being substantially planar, an item holder having a second membrane, the second membrane being substantially planar and having at least one aperture, and at least one support arm extending between the base and the item holder, wherein the first membrane and the second membrane are substantially parallel, and the at least one support arm is operatively arranged to suspend the holder over the base.

Abstract: An angle adjustment apparatus for an electronic device according to the present invention can be inexpensively formed by a compact and simple structure and readily assembled and disassembled. When a telephone set as an electronic device is in a small inclination position, auxiliary plates are substantially in parallel to supports of a leg. Tips of the auxiliary plates are brought into abutment against right surfaces of the first projections. Click portions of the supports are brought into abutment against left surfaces of the second projections. Accordingly, the supports cannot be further rotated counterclockwise with respect to the base. When the telephone set is in a large inclination position, the auxiliary plates are perpendicular to the supports. The tips of the auxiliary plates are brought into abutment against the engagement portions of the base. The click portions of the supports are located between the first projections and the second projections.

Abstract: A device and method for securing a bow while hunting is provided. The device generally includes a base, a support arm rotatably mounted to the base, a connecting arm connected to the support arm, and a retaining arm rotatably connected to the connecting arm and mounted for rotation between an open position and a closed position to secure the limb of the bow. The support arm acts as a lever arm wherein the weight of the bow causes the connecting arm to move and the retaining arm to rotate from an open position to a closed position to secure the limb of the bow.

Abstract: A system for the storage and convenient presentation of tools or other items is disclosed. Specifically, the invention disclosed is a multilevel tool lift which consists of a base assembly, a substantially vertical tube assembly and shelf assemblies attached to the substantially vertical tube assembly. The substantially vertical tube assembly can be extended or contracted, thereby raising and lowering the shelf assemblies attached thereto.

Abstract: A load bearing stand which includes a concrete base and a rigid upright member having a lower-most end rigidly anchored in the base so that the lower-most end is substantially completely immersed in the base and where the upper end is adapted for rigid mounting thereon of a load supporting structure. The lower-most end of the upright member has a plurality of apertures therethrough. A corresponding plurality of rigid rods are journalled through the plurality of apertures so as to extend the rods substantially equally and oppositely from the lower-most end of the upright member and into the base to support the member. The rods and apertures are sized for snug mating of the rods through the apertures.

Abstract: The invention provides a unique modular boat support that supports boats on dry land. The modular boat supports are stackable to achieve any desired height, and are made from a strong yet relatively light material. The modular body contains a reinforcement structure and an interconnect assembly that stabilize the structure when units are stacked together. The preferred shape is conical, but any shape may be used.

Abstract: A surgical instrument stand for supportingly receiving surgical instruments is provided. The instrument stand includes at least one instrument support, a first end plate, and a second end plate. The second end plate is positionally coupled to the first end plate by the at least one instrument support. A surgical instrument organizer assembly for supportingly receiving surgical instruments is provided. The organizer includes the instrument stand and at least one clamp. Each clamp is positionably coupled to the at least one instrument support at a desired axial position thereof. Each clamp is configured to separate one surgical instrument from another surgical instrument. The at least one clamp can hold a surgical instrument in operative engagement with a support in a desired orientation. The arrangement of the surgical instrument stand permits disassembly thereof to facilitate sterilization for reuse.

Abstract: There is a magnet stand assembly. The assembly has a base, an upright member, and a magnet bearing decorative or informational indicia. The upright member is connected with the base and extends generally perpendicularly with respect to the base. The base is adapted to be positioned on a generally flat, horizontal surface and the upright member is adapted to be vertically disposed. The upright member has a face of a metal attractive to a magnet and the magnet is attracted to and retained by the face. There is also a magnet stand.

Abstract: A support structure for a point of sale system terminal includes a base frame having an inner back plate and two opposite inner side plates connected with two opposite sides of the inner back plate and each provided with at least one first coupling portion and at least one second coupling portion, a housing covered on the base frame and having an outer back plate and two outer side plates connected with two opposite sides of the outer base plate and each provided with at least one third coupling portion detachably coupled to the first coupling portion of the associated inner side plate of the base frame, and a shield having at least one forth coupling portion on each of two opposite sides thereof detachably coupled to the second coupling portion of one of the inner side plates of the base frame. The support structure can be assembled without tool.

Abstract: A hexapod machine is disclosed in which six adjustable length struts couple to a controllably moveable platform at three triangularly spaced locations at each of which a pair of struts couple together and to the platform at a bifurcated universal joint. The struts extend away from the platform and through machine nodes defined at triangularly spaced-apart locations in a machine sub-frame, and at each such node a strut extending from one platform location and the next adjacent strut from the next adjacent platform location come together and cross each other in respective hemispheres of a bifurcated sphere journalled for multidirectional pivotal movement in a socket in the sub-frame. The hemispheres each contain a motor which is frictionally engaged with the respective strut so as to enable it to be driven through the hemisphere to adjust its effective length. By control of the motors, the platform position and orientation can be adjusted in space.

Abstract: A pedestal comprising a pedestal base whose upper surface defines at least two pairs of open channels. Each pair of open channels is sized and spaced so that a support member of constant cross-section can be slidably fitted into the pair of channels. The pairs of channels are positioned so that, when a straight support member is fitted into each pair of channels, all the support members are parallel to each other and form a platform for supporting objects. The pedestals are particularly useful in the catering and hospitality industry for supporting food and beverage containers, tableware, flower vases and sculptures.

Abstract: Disclosed is a lightweight caster assembly and modular shelf system for use on an existing collapsible foldable cart with four wheels.

Abstract: A supporting device and a display device using the same are provided. The supporting device is used for supporting the display device. The supporting device includes a first component and a second component. The first component has at least a first through hole. The second component having at least a second through hole includes at least an elasticity unit. The elastic unit is disposed near the second through hole. When the first component is overlapped with the second component, the first through hole is communicated with the second through hole. An inserting unit is inserted in the first through hole and the second through hole. When the inserting unit is inserted into the first through hole and the second through hole, the elastic unit is expanded by the inserting unit to tightly connect to the first through hole for fixing the first component on the second component.

Abstract: An unsupported span device for portable structures and portable signage is provided comprising a plurality of vertical members that provide vertical load-bearing capability to the unsupported span; a plurality of horizontal members for providing a bearing surface for a load applied to the unsupported span; means for fixing the location of the plurality of horizontal members with respect to the plurality of vertical members; a tensioning member for inducing tension between the plurality of vertical members; means for fixing the location of the tensioning member with respect to plurality of vertical members; a plurality of tethers for laterally stabilizing the unsupported span; and a plurality of anchors for providing fixed points of attachment for the plurality of tethers. A method of forming an unsupported span is also provided.

Abstract: In order for a truck driver to be able to empty the contents of the cab of his vehicle a set of trash cans, which are mounted to a structure is provided. The structure will be mounted at a certain height so that the truck driver will not need stop his truck in order to use this device.

Abstract: A supporting device includes a support body for supporting a substrate and an auxiliary wing for supporting the corner of the substrate, so that the substrate is substantially horizontally disposed on the supporting device. Also disclosed is a substrate transportation equipment including the supporting device and a movable protruding member. The substrate transportation equipment can prevent the movable protruding member from hitting the edge of the substrate when the movable protruding member moves.

Abstract: A propulsion apparatus, the apparatus comprising a housing being mounted to a platform member, with the housing defining passageway. The apparatus further being adapted for enabling relative rotation of the housing with respect to the platform member and further comprising a propulsion element disposed with respect to the housing. The apparatus is further adapted for benabling relative rotation of the propulsion element with respect to the housing.

Abstract: A foldable traffic sign system comprises a relatively rigid sign panel and a plurality of folding lines disposed in the sign panel, for permitting ready folding of the sign panel into a substantially smaller configuration. In a preferred embodiment, at least one cut is disposed partially along a dimension of the sign panel, to further facilitate ready folding of the sign panel. One of the folding lines is disposed substantially horizontally across a center region of the sign panel, and at least one of the folding lines is disposed substantially vertically on the sign panel, and intersects with the horizontal folding line. The plurality of folding lines creates a plurality of sign sections, preferably six, defined by a combination of the folding lines and cuts in the sign panel. The sign system further comprises a folding sign stand, and a tote for containing both the sign panel and sign stand.

Abstract: A microscope stand which can include a base, a driving mechanism, a hollow column, a translational element and a support element is described. The hollow column can have at least one elongated opening that extends between a first end and a second end of the column wherein the column is attached to the base at the first end. The translational element is disposed substantially inside of the hollow column and is adapted to cooperate with the support element via the at least one elongated opening, the support element is moveable by the translational element along the column in a direction between the first end to the second end.

Abstract: A stand for attaching a bowl to a surface. The stand includes a base with a first continuous side wall extends from a first surface of the base to define a first suction cup. A second continuous side wall extends from a second surface of the base to define a second suction cup. The second suction cup extends in an opposing direction from the first suction cup. The first continuous side wall includes an inner face extending between the base and a first outer rim. The inner face has a first continuous raised ridge for defining a first cavity within the first continuous side wall for securing the stand to one of the bowl and the surface. A handle can be provided for releasing the stand from one of the bowl and the surface.

Abstract: A display apparatus includes a front casing which includes a front casing body which is formed with a display opening; and a display panel module combined with the front casing, and including a panel body, a frame which is formed on a peripheral area of the panel body and supports the panel body, and a panel supporting member which is formed on the frame and supported to the front casing.

Abstract: A flood alarm is disclosed. In an illustrative embodiment, the flood alarm includes a float assembly and a telephone system interface module connected to the float assembly. A method of indicating a flood in a structure is also disclosed.

Abstract: An apparatus for securing an infant carrier to a flat surface so that such carrier is not in danger of falling off or being pulled down by curious toddler siblings. The apparatus comprises a base member having a predetermined shape and size and is formed of a predetermined material. The base member has a bottom portion and a sidewall portion. There is at least one bar member that is engageable with the sidewall portion of the base member and is further engageable with such infant carrier for securing such infant carrier to the bar member. A bracket, for removably securing the bar member to such sidewall portion, is engageable with the sidewall portion and with at least one bar member. A plurality of suction cups are disposed at predetermined positions on an underside surface of the bottom portion of the base member for securing the apparatus to such flat surface.

Abstract: A prayer rug stand having a base, a centrally located vertical post rising from the base, a horizontal cross bar supported at is central portion by the vertical post. The cross bar serves as a rug suspension bar. Another embodiment has arched brackets extending outward from each end of the cross bar with a rug suspension bar attached between the arched brackets so as to space the rug suspension bar from the cross bar. In an augmented version, a book holder for the QURAN is provided on the upper end portion of the vertical post on the side opposite the arched brackets and rug suspension bar. The book holder is supported at an angle to retain the book in the holder when the book is not in use. The book may be opened to a desired page while remaining stable supported by the book holder or support.

Abstract: A weighted sunscreen for outdoor use, which includes a shade having an elongated post with a first end, a second end, and a canopy attached to the first end, a weight, to which the second end is attached, a platform comprising an upper side upon which the weight is mounted, and a lower side, and at least three wheels attached to the lower side of the platform. The weighted sunscreen may also include a stopping device to keep the weighted sunscreen from moving. The weight may be concrete, a statue, a planter, an aquatic planter, or an aquarium.

Abstract: A device stabilizer, according to an embodiment, includes a latch, an elevation lock, and an actuator. The latch, when engaged, holds an outrigger in a closed position. The elevation lock, when engaged, holds a device at a selected elevation. The actuator includes a button that when pressed at least indirectly disengages the elevation lock and the latch.

Abstract: In a stand of liquid crystal display, a holding member may include a slider, a lower cover, a leaf spring that abuts against a side of the slider, a push-force adjusting member. The push-force adjusting member includes a push member, which has a tapered portion and pushes the leaf spring, and a screw member, which adjusts a height of the tapered portion of the push member relative to the leaf spring. The push-force adjusting member serves to adjust a push force of the leaf spring on the side of the slider. The lower cover has an adjustment hole, through which the screw member can be adjusted from outside. The slider may have a rectangular-shaped. The lower cover may have a first stopper, against which an upper end surface of the slider abuts, and a second stopper, against which a lower end surface of the slider abuts.

Abstract: A solar powered perimeter beam security system comprising a plurality of spaced towers. The towers have detection beams extending between them for detecting an intruder when at least one of the detection beams is interrupted. Each of the towers communicates with a remote unit. At least one of the towers is movable from one location to another. An alarm. The detection beams define an intruder detection area into which an intruder cannot pass without breaking at least one of the detection beams thereby setting off the alarm. The detection area is expandable and decreasable by moving at least one of the towers. The towers are incapable of movement without setting off the alarm once positioned with the detections beams being activated.

Abstract: A method for stabilizing a roof-resting vehicle includes the steps of leaning one or more buttress stands against a rear fender area of the vehicle, passing a chain under a rear end of the vehicle from one of the buttress stands to another, tightening the slack from the chain by pulling chain-grab end fittings towards the fenders at the vehicle undercarriage, using a ratchet strap, restraining the chain from sliding off the rear end of the vehicle by attaching a ratchet strap to the chain near a trunk lid of the vehicle, and passing the chain up to the vehicle undercarriage in front of a wheel assembly of the vehicle, attaching a ratchet strap at a base of the one or more buttress stands and tightening, and placing wedges in front of the opposite end of the vehicle, such that the vehicle is stabilized.

Abstract: A reusable pyrotechnics support device for securely holding consumer ground-based fireworks (for example, fountains, mortars, multiple aerials, and the like) in a vertical and upright position, using a sufficiently wide base that is resistant to tipping over. In certain configurations, the apparatus is a molded plastic element formed in a generally round shape with an outer annular section and a series of resilient flexible cantilever tines extending radially inward toward a central aperture serving as a primary insertion point for the pyrotechnics.

Abstract: An apparatus for a storage stand for a shopping cart 12 and baby stroller 13 which will keep the shopping cart or baby stroller erect and immobile with a pair of adjustable spring-hinged arms 19 having bungee cords 20 positioned on the outside to keep the cart in the folded position. The apparatus 10 also has a locking pin 40 that can slide vertically to lock the clamps 19 in an upright position. One distal end of the front arm or clamp 19 comprises a loop member 32 where the bungee cord 20 passes through to the second arm or clamp having a ring 30 positioned at its distal end for connecting the bungee cord hooks thereto. The base 14 forming the housing is comprised of slidably engaging members at 22, one forming a shell for the other to selectively slide into and out at the user's discretion. Each of the sliding members has a cavity forming a wheel well 16.

Abstract: The present invention is a rigid or collapsible folding stand for a high fidelity amplifier or speaker. In general, the amplifier or speaker has a rear base edge placed on a two or more flexible straps. The amplifier or speaker is then tilted backward until it touches the amplifier or speaker stand at a single point. The rear surface of the amplifier or speaker, supporting legs and one or more lower flexible straps form a triangle that supports the amplifier or speaker. The stand holds the amplifier in an adjustably tilted position that is controlled by the length of the supporting legs and/or flexible straps used.

Abstract: A structure (26) for supporting an array (22) of solar panels (24) in a solar energy collection system (20) includes a support assembly (42) formed from a rigid subassembly (44). The subassembly (44) includes an elongated truss (68), a base (46) coupled to the truss (68) for attachment to a footing (48), and posts (50) extending from a top edge of the truss (68). The structure (26) further includes torsion tubes (34), each of which is pivotally retained by one of the posts (50) to form parallel rows (32) of torsion tubes (34). A number of rigid subassemblies (44) can be interconnected to further increase the number of rows (32) of the system (20). The solar panels (24) are attached to the torsion tubes (34) to form the array (22), and a drive mechanism (38) pivots the torsion tubes (34) via a single elongated actuator and multiple torque arms (90).

Abstract: A stand holding virtually any vehicle engine and gearbox respectively during repair and renovation allowing clear access to every side of thereof, carrying a base structure (1) an immovable column (7), a horizontal immovable tube (9), includes a movable support assembly (12) and a pair of rotatable adjustable carrier assemblies (20) being distanced from one another. The support assembly is capable of varying the distance between a pair of carrier assemblies to correspond with the size of engine and of gearbox respectively. Each of the pair of carrier assemblies including an arm and a carrying plate connected by way of the connecting member; rather two handles adjustably coupled to corresponding carrying plate by first ends and having bolts threaded through second ends and corresponding adapters for receipt within corresponding holes of engine and gearbox respectively.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a bumper skin protection cover (22) including means (24; 32; 34; 38) for suspending it from a support.

Abstract: A removable installation frame comprises a mounting base having a rectangular tunnel and an opening contiguous to the tunnel. An accessory platform has two projecting tabs, a horizontally oriented hole disposed through each of the two projecting tabs, a nut in the outer side of the hole in one projecting tab and a receiving pit respectively formed along the inner and outer side of the hole in the other projecting tab. A tang includes a transverse rod tube, planar ratchets disposed at one end of the rod tube, an opening and an elastic element having a pawl at the terminus of its two surfaces. A locating ring is a washer-type annular body having lateral ratchets that correspond to the planar ratchets of the rod tube and a lock ring is a liner tube-like annular body. A fixing bolt is a threaded rod having a wing nut at one extremity.

Abstract: A telescopic display stand includes a base and a fixed tube secured on the base. A first telescopic tube and a second telescopic tube are in turn telescopically received in the fixed tube. A gear box is mounted in the first telescopic tube, and a plug is mounted in the second telescopic tube. A first threaded rod has a bottom end rotatably received in the fixed tube and threadingly extends through the gear box. A second threaded rod has a bottom end rotatably mounted in the gear box and threadingly extends through the plug. A driving unit is mounted on the gear box for driving gears in the gear box. An effigy sheath is mountable over the fixed tube and telescopic tubes. Whereby, the display stand can be automatically erected and retracted.

Abstract: A stabilizing device for reducing or eliminating the vibration in an object to allow for easier and more accurate operation of the object. The stabilizing device includes an object bracket, legs, side arms and front arms. The legs and arms move the vibrations away from the object bracket and the object and eliminate or reduce the vibrations. The legs and arms include a core surrounded by damping material. The damping characteristics of the legs, side arms and front arms can be adjusted by selecting damping material having different damping characteristics depending on the type of object to be used with the stabilizing device and the type of vibrations to be reduced or eliminated.

Abstract: A stand for holding a musical accessory at a convenient level having a horizontally adjustable base comprised of a plurality of adjustable telescoping members forming a U-shape base support, such that the members of the base can be adjusted to extend around other equipment in a crowded stage area, thereby conserving space and enabling the stand to be conveniently situated closely together with such other equipment.

Abstract: A tool includes a holding device for holding a transmission gear box in position with, and a support member supporting the holding device thereon; the holding device has a fitting shank projecting out from a first end portion thereof; the support member includes an upright support rod, a horizontal support rod secured to a lower end of the upright rod, and a pair of supporting legs pivoted to the horizontal rod; the upright rod has a central shaft fitted to an upper end thereof; a connecting sleeve is fitted around, and secured to the central shaft of the upright support rod at a first end thereof, and fitted around, and secured to the fitting shank of the holding device at a second end thereof so as to secure the holding device to the central shaft.

Abstract: A support for high-voltage or medium-voltage electrical plant comprises four columns placed on a support surface and connected in pairs by crossmember assemblies. The columns are each articulated to rotate about a first horizontal axis at their end resting on the support surface and about a second horizontal axis on a top crossmember at their other end. The first and second axes are parallel. Two opposite crossmember assemblies allow the two columns connected by one or the other of these two assemblies to move in a stable manner in their rotation plane.

Abstract: A self-supporting display stand comprising a rigid base, a pair of upstanding rod-like support masts mounted on the base, and a corresponding pair of tension cables which connect the upper ends of the masts to the base. The upper end of each cable is connected to the upper end of the corresponding mast by means of a first connector which co-operates with the upper end of the mast. The lower end of the cable is connected to the base by means of a second connector having a body which is adapted to be retained in a suitably shaped socket or aperture in the base.

Abstract: A remote control support tower having a support frame secured to a rotatable platform or adjustable height stand and an optical wave guide system wherein the optical wave guide system comprises at least one optical wave guide that receives remote control signals along one path and redirects or retransmits the signals along a second path in the direction of electronic equipment being controlled. The remote control support tower may also include a lamp fixture. In an alternative embodiment, the remote control tower includes a height adjustable stand, a bracket rotatably connected to the stand, a remote control holder unit rotatably mounted to the bracket and remote control clamp/clip for mounting the remote control to the holder.

Abstract: A barbell/dumbbell training support device includes a base with distal ends, a cross support laterally extending equidistantly from each distal end of the base for a predetermined distance, the cross supports being configured to prevent tipping of the support device, an elongated tray configured to support barbells and dumbbells, and connection elements configured to interconnect the base with the elongated tray. Ends of each cross support may have attached thereto pads, covers, or elevated attachments made from flexible and resilient material. The elongated tray is a generally elongated rectangle having a surface and lengthwise sides with ends and widthwise sides with ends. Raised edges extend from each of the corresponding lengthwise and widthwise sides of the tray.

Abstract: A keyboard stand-up angle adjustor structure consisting of a recess in the back surface of a keyboard as well as a leading hole mount, a center hole mount, and a trailing hole mount sequentially disposed on two sides at the front, middle, and rear portions of the recess that provide for first movably coupling and unitarily integrating a positioning block and a support block. The positioning block has a male hinge end and a female hinge end respectively disposed at its anterior and posterior extremities. The male hinge end is first aligned with and then inserted into the trailing hole mount near the keyboard rear section and thereby coupled to the back surface of the keyboard. The positioning block female hinge end has two aligned and, furthermore, hollow elements with axial holes that provide for spreading apart the support block pivot posts and inserting them into the positioning block axial holes.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for high speed phase modulation of optical beam with reduced optical loss. In one embodiment, an apparatus includes a first region of an optical waveguide disposed in semiconductor material. The first region has a first conductivity type. The apparatus also includes a second region of the optical waveguide disposed in the semiconductor material. The second region has a second conductivity type opposite to the first conductivity type. A first contact is included in the apparatus and is coupled to the optical waveguide at a first location in the first region outside an optical path of an optical beam to be directed through the optical waveguide. The apparatus also includes a first higher doped region included in the first region and coupled to the first contact at the first location to improve an electrical coupling between the first contact and the optical waveguide. The first higher doped region has a higher doping concentration than a doping concentration within the optical path.