Abstract: The invention relates to a mounting system for fitting fixing elements on a wall. The aim of the invention is to allow easy mounting of fixing elements, in a cost-effective manner and with simple means, especially in rooms provided with tiles or similar wall coverings. For that purpose, the inventive mounting system comprises a base body constituting a fixing element and having at least one filling opening for introducing a bonding and fixing agent between the wall and the fixing element. The base body also has openings for penetration and distribution of the bonding and fixing agent. The base body and/or its back side oriented towards the wall are designed so as to be fluid- and gas permeable.

Abstract: A device can easily and releasably secure a medical wire such as a guidewire or a filter wire. In some instances, such a device can include a wire holding device that may be considered to be disposable. A wire holding device may include a base fixture, a clamp fixture, holding apparatus to hold the clamp fixture to the base fixture, releasing apparatus to release the clamp fixture from the base fixture, and selecting apparatus to select between the holding apparatus and the releasing apparatus.

Abstract: A soap holding device, besides fixedly holding a cake of soap, allows it to dry rapidly by draining off the water, thus obviating the possibility of a portion of the soap cake getting soft due to contact with moisture.

Abstract: An article support device (10) includes a support body (14) having an article support section (12) and a cover member (16) movably coupled to the support body (14). When the device is used, the support body (14) is fixedly adhered with a stretch-releasable adhesive tape member (18) and is attached to a surface (36) by the adhesive tape member (18) with a non adhesive pull tab portion (18a) of the adhesive tape member (18) projecting outwardly from one longitudinal end of the support body (14). In this condition, a portion of the cover member (16) is capable of moving between a first position for hiding the pull tab portion (18a) projecting outwardly from behind the support body (14) and a second position for exposing the pull tab portion (18a) of the adhesive tape member (18).

Abstract: To provide an adhesive film that can be easily released leaving substantially no adhesive residue and without damaging the adherend surface when released from an adherend. A base material comprising at least a first resin film with a breaking elongation in the lengthwise direction of 300 to 1500% and a breaking strength of at least 2 kg/12 mm, and a second resin film with a lower breaking elongation and a higher flexural modulus than the first resin film is used. The second resin film can break before the first resin film when the base material is stretched.

Abstract: A configurable clamp assembly for retaining pipe, conduit, cable bundles, waveguides and fiber optic cable that is designed for rapid installation without the need of pre-drilled holes or other mounting surface preparation. The clamp is formed by a saddle structure with integral rectangular flat base plate that receives interchangeable mounting pads and either a securing fastener or adhesive layer that secures the clamp to a mounting surface. A clamping yoke is hingedly secured to the saddle structure that is adapted to fold about the hinge to enclose and retain pipes, conduits or a Collar that engages an interchangeable Insert. The clamping yoke is fastened with a locknut that engages a threaded retaining post, locking the yoke to the saddle. The Insert is provided with various cross section geometries to secure waveguides, fiber optic cables and specially shaped tubing and is designed for insertion into the Collar for special applications.

Abstract: A redetachable self-adhesive device a) whose reverse face is bonded with a strip of a double-sidedly adhering adhesive sheet in such a way that one end of the adhesive sheet projects beyond the device as a grip tab, b) the adhesive sheet is such that the bond made with it is redetachable by stretching pulling on the grip tab of the strip in the direction of the bond plane, wherein c) on its reverse face (2) the device (1), in the region (3A, 3B) situated against the grip tab (6) of the adhesive sheet strip (5) or and also partly against the free adhesive composition, has an average roughness Ra of 0.4–25 ?m.

Abstract: The system for organizing a computer monitor includes an upper portion and a lower portion. The upper portion has a central body having a C-shape for engaging the upper portion of the computer monitor without impairing computer monitor viewing; a left arm fastened to the central body; a right arm fastened to the central body; a bottom caddy having a modified Z-shape for sliding engaging the lower portion of the computer monitor and adapted for holding desk implements and consisting of a strengthening side connected to an attaching side a front face connected to the attaching side and a lip; and an adhesive for attaching the bottom caddy to the lower portion of the computer monitor and an adhesive to attaching the central body to the upper portion of the computer monitor.

Abstract: A stretch releasable adhesive tape article includes an extensible adhesive strip having a non-adhesive pull tab and a shape retaining member arranged within or adjacent to the adhesive strip. The shape retaining member is repeatably manually movable between a first position allowing a user to manually grasp the non-adhesive pull tab to stretch release the adhesive strip from a substrate, and a displaced position for maintaining the non-adhesive pull tab at a position offset from the first position.

Abstract: A container for a consumer product suitable for mounting on a wall, the container comprising: a stretch release adhesive structure located at least partially on the one or more side surfaces; and an outer label substantially covering the stretch release adhesive structure. In a preferred embodiment of the invention the container includes an inner label, in order to provide additional instructions, following removal of the outer label and/or to provide a mechanism by which to effect easy removal of the container from the wall.

Abstract: A protective cover for use on one or more saw blades. The cover is formed from a heat shrinking material that is shrunk on the saw blade(s) to provide a thin close fitting cover that protects teeth on the saw blade(s). A tag can be attached to the cover and/or saw blade(s). The tag has a security device that is spaced from the saw blade(s) to prevent interference. The tag can be used to hang the saw blade(s) from a display device. An insert card having indicia thereon can be positioned on the saw blade(s) to convey information.

Abstract: The present invention is a one piece molded miniature flag holder used to display the smallest sized flags, banners or pennants on computers, cash registers, refrigerators, filing cabinets or walls and partitions for decorative purposes. The flag holder displays the flags, banners or pennants at a nearly vertical position, and can be attached to multiple surfaces with double-sided adhesive mounting tape, magnet strip tape, and/or Velcro™ hook and loop fastening system.

Abstract: A stretch releasable adhesive strip includes an extensible backing layer including a first adhesive region and a flexible support layer attached to the backing layer adjacent the first adhesive region that includes a second adhesive region of a repositionable pressure sensitive adhesive. To make the adhesive strip easier to handle and write on, the support layer is stiffer than the backing layer.

Abstract: An adhesive sheet strip, single-sidedly or double-sidedly pressure-sensitively adhering, redetachable by extensive stretching pulling on a grip tab in the direction of the bond plane, wherein the grip tab is such that it has a static frictional force Fs of at least 170 cN.

Abstract: A beverage container support for supporting a beverage upon a component of a flush valve for use in public restroom facilities includes a support surface upon which a beverage container could be placed as well as a depending skirt that can be used as a display surface for advertisements.

Abstract: An adhesive tape section having an adhesive region and designed as a polygon having a number of sides and the same number of grip tabs arranged around the adhesive region, or designed as a circle, the adhesive region occupying a central portion of said circle, and a grip tab occupying an outer portion of said circle. The adhesive tape section, when bonded to a substrate, forms a bond with the substrate, which bond is releasible from the substrate by pulling on at least on of said grip tabs in the plane of the bond to stretch the adhesive tape section in the plane of the bond thereby to release the adhesive tape section from the substrate.

Abstract: The present invention provides a multi-layer tape, comprising: a first adhesive layer comprising a pressure sensitive adhesive; a core layer having an outer surface, the first adhesive layer adhered to at least a portion of the outer surface; and fibrous reinforcing material dispersed within the core layer, the fibrous reinforcing material imparting stretch release properties to the tape. The tape may comprise a second adhesive layer wherein the outer surface comprises a first major surface and a second major surface, the first adhesive layer being adhered to the first major surface, and the second adhesive layer being adhered to the second major surface. A fire retardant may be disposed in any of the first adhesive layer, the second adhesive layer, and the core layer. The tape may be cleanly removable.

Abstract: An adhesive sheet strip for a redetachable bond, removable from a joint by pulling in the direction of the bond plane, having a nonadhering grip tab and a subsequent single-sidedly or double-sidedly adhering strip, which comprises of: a) a backing composed of a film having a tensile strength of 2-20 N/cm and an elongation at break of 200-800%, and b) applied to at least one side thereof, a polyurethane-based adhesive comprising: 60-80% by weight of an aliphatic isocyanate/polyol crosslinking system, 15-35% by weight of a filler, and 0.05-0.20% by weight of an activator, based on the total weight of the adhesive.

Abstract: A system for mounting a member such as a rail to a support surface such as a floor, made of a precast concrete material, without penetrating the floor. The rail mounting system includes a base plate secured to the upper surface of the floor via an adhesive, with one or more connectors extending upwardly from the base plate. An anchor plate is secured to the rail, and adjustment screws are interconnected with the rail for adjusting the elevation of the rail relative to the base plate. When the desired elevation of the rail is attained, engagement members such as nuts are secured to the threaded connectors extending upwardly from the base plate, to fix the height of the anchor plate, and thereby the rail. A grout layer is then applied between the base plate and the anchor plate. After the grout layer is set, the leveling screws are removed and a topping layer of concrete is applied over the components of the mounting system so as to encapsulate the base plate, the anchor plate and the engagement members.

Abstract: An adhesive article adapted to attach structures to a substrate and a method of using the same. The adhesive article has a failure mode that minimizes damage to the substrate surface. The adhesive article comprises an adhesive layer having a first adhesive region and a second adhesive region. The first adhesive region is adapted to attach a top portion of the structure to the substrate. The second adhesive region is adapted to attach a bottom portion of the structure to the substrate. The second adhesive region comprises reduced adhesive properties.

Abstract: Apparatus for deploying decorative wiring upon elevated locations. The apparatus, packaged in kit form, utilizes a pole for installing wiring from a stable ground position. An installation nut screws unto the pole for manipulating accessory tools that deploy the clips and wiring. The nut comprises captivating slots to which a clip controller and wire tool are alternately coupled. A prong projecting from the controller forcibly engages the wiring clips. After clip installation, wires are installed with the wire tool's arms. The controller and wire tool both comprise flexible legs fitted within the nut slots that are snap-fitted by detents. Each clip comprises a baseplate, and an outwardly angled cradle for holding wiring. The gutter clip has a projecting latch terminating in a gutter-engaging barb. The adhesively-backed clip is press fitted to the target. A control region formed between the cradle and the baseplate of each clip receives the controller prong.

Abstract: An article for use with a stretch releasing adhesive tape strip having a non-adhesive pull tab includes a unitary attachment member having a base plate portion sized to overlay the entire stretch releasing adhesive tape strip. The base plate portion includes a first portion that overlays the adhesive portion of tape strip and a flexible cover portion that overlays the non-adhesive pull tab. A user can manually urge the cover portion away from the pull tab, thereby accessing the pull tab and allowing the user to stretch remove the tape strip from the unitary attachment member and a substrate to which it is adhered.

Abstract: This invention includes infinitely adjustable methods and fishing tackle using connected first and second or connected upper and lower strips of flexible material which have a portion of the strips fashioned as a closure such as with releasable interlocking hook and loop or pad closure material or other releasable fasteners and which are provided with a means for adhering the upper and lower strips to an object convenient to an angler such as by the use of an adhesive strip so that an angler can quickly capture and quickly release a number of fishing lures having many different shapes and sizes which have been prearranged by he angler for rapid use.

Abstract: The invention concerns a self-adhesive hanger device comprising a self-adhesive portion formed with a first flexible synthetic film strip (1) and hanging means formed by a second flexible synthetic film strip (5) welded integral to the first strip (1) along a parting line (6), the second strip (5) forming at least a tab provided with a slot (10) adapted to form a loop for hanging an object (11).

Abstract: Redetachable, self-adhesive device having a plate, the sides and/or front side of which have fastening means, if appropriate, and the rear side of which has a strip of an adhesive film which is adhesive on both sides and is adhesively attached in such a way that one end of the adhesive film protrudes beyond the plate as a grip, the adhesive film being of such a kind that the adhesive bond achieved with it can be released again by pulling, stretching the strip, characterized in that the plate (1) has at its end, or on its rear side (2) at least in the region (3A, 3B) which bears against the grip (6) of the adhesive film strip (5), low stick and slip friction with respect to the adhesive film strip (5).

Abstract: A stretch releasable adhesive tape article includes an extensible adhesive strip having a non-adhesive pull tab and a shape retaining member arranged within or adjacent to the adhesive strip. The shape retaining member is repeatably manually movable between a first position allowing a user to manually grasp the non-adhesive pull tab to stretch release the adhesive strip from a substrate, and a displaced position for maintaining the non-adhesive pull tab at a position offset from the first position.

Abstract: A mounting device and method for mounting an electronic toll payment pass to the interior of a vehicle's windshield. The device is comprised of a flexible support substrate having a face surface and a back surface. The face surface of the flexible support substrate is attached to the glass of the vehicle's windshield, wherein the flexible support substrate conforms to the curvature of the windshield. The electronic toll payment pass is connected to the back surface of the flexible support substrate in a manner that allows the electronic toll payment pass to be easily installed and removed by the driver of the vehicle. The flexible support substrate preferably contains a display image. The display image is visible through the glass of the windshield and obstructs the viewing of the electronic toll payment pass.

Abstract: A package assembly including a housing that has an attachable portion and a manually removable portion. Also included is a length of attachment strip material having opposite major surfaces defined by stretch release adhesive extending between its opposite ends. The length of attachment strip material has a first part adhered along the outer surface of the attachable portion of the housing, and a second part extending from one end of the first part; and that second part of the length of attachment strip material is disposed to restrict adhesion between it and a planar surface to which the first part of the length of attachment strip material is adhered to support the housing along that surface.

Abstract: An adhesive sheet type holding device for mounting onto a wall is provided. The holding device comprises a base and a holder which is made in the shape of an appropriate support and attached to said base. The holding device is characterized in that it comprises an adhesive sheet for air-tightly mounting onto a wall, said sheet is attached to said base, the surface of said sheet extends outwards beyond the edge of said base. The adhesive sheet type holding device according to the invention is mounted onto a wall through the adhesive sheet which contact area with the wall is larger than the area of the back of the base. Good airtight effect is achieved between the sheet and the wall so that the holding device according to the invention can firmly mount onto a wall for long. Further, the adhesive sheet may be transparent or be printed various specific pattern on its surface, so the holding device according to the invention not only can not damage to the wall, but also can form various specific appearance.

Abstract: A door post-attachable housing for a mezuza scroll, has a base component for attachment to a door post and a cover component, the base and cover delimiting a compartment for housing a mezuza scroll. The base component is provided with fasteners for separate attachment thereof to a door post and with an open top compartment extending into the housing compartment to retain and support the mezuza scroll in rolled-up configuration. The cover component is provided with arms or recesses corresponding to opposing recesses or arms on the base component for removable engagement of the cover component with the base component. The cover component is provided with an outer surface and wall surfaces extending therefrom towards the base component to delimit the housing compartment and to cover the scroll and at least a major portion of the base component.

Abstract: A holder for removably attaching an article to a surface is provided having a conformable member, a hook and loop fastener on the outer side of the member, and an adhesive surface on the inside of the member.

Abstract: A cargo hook (10) for organizing and securing bags within a motor vehicle. The cargo hook (10) includes a based (12) adapted for attachment to a motor vehicle surface. A flexible tab (14) extends from the base (12). An inner area (16) is formed between the flexible tab (14) and the motor vehicle surface. This inner area (16) is designed to receive bag handles.

Abstract: A device for holding an object which is secured to a substrate such as a computer monitor, the device is secured to the substrate through a mounting assembly and includes a clip assembly which is pivotal about at least one axis to enable the viewing of an information carrying device on opposed sides of the clip assembly. The clip assembly also being pivotal about another axis to enable adjustments to the line of sight of the user.

Abstract: An at least two-part hook, which is composed of an adapter plate which, for adhesive bonding with a strip of a double-sided adhesive film whose bond can be broken by being pulled, is designed in such a way that a tab of the adhesive strip projects beyond the adapter plate, and a hook body which is located on the adapter plate and which is placed on the adapter plate, a cover, which covers at least some sections of the adapter plate, being plugged onto said adapter plate.

Abstract: A decorative bow base includes a substrate having a chamber defined therein, an attachment device received in the chamber, an engaging face formed on top of the chamber and an adhesive element securely attached to a bottom of the substrate. A support has a space defined to adapt to securely receive therein a decorative bow, a bottom face formed on a bottom of the support to be securely engaged with the engaging face of the substrate.

Abstract: A stretch releasable adhesive strip includes an extensible backing layer including a first adhesive region and a flexible support layer attached to the backing layer adjacent the first adhesive region that includes a second adhesive region of a repositionable pressure sensitive adhesive. To make the adhesive strip easier to handle and write on, the support layer is stiffer than the backing layer.

Abstract: A mounting device and method for mounting an electronic toll payment pass to the interior of a vehicle's windshield. The device is comprised of a mounting structure having a face surface and a back surface. The face surface of the mounting structure is attached to the glass of the vehicle's windshield. The electronic toll payment pass is connected to the back surface of the mounting structure in a manner that allows the electronic toll payment pass to be easily installed and removed by the driver of the vehicle. When the electronic toll payment pass is attached to the mounting structure, the mounting structure is interposed between the glass of the windshield and the electronic toll payment pass. The mounting structure preferably contains a display image. The display image is visible through the glass of the windshield and obstructs the viewing of the electronic toll payment pass.

Abstract: A hook and tab apparatus for supporting concessions upon a stadium chair armrest having a support arm attachable to the armrest and a receiving arm connected to the support arm. A tab is affixed to the concessions container and defines an opening for hanging the container over the receiving arm.

Abstract: A stretch releasing pressure sensitive adhesive tape includes a silicone pressure sensitive adhesive composition that exhibits a 180° peel strength on a glass substrate at 98% relative humidity of at least about 5.47 N/dm and a non-tacky tab. A stretch releasing pressure sensitive adhesive tape includes a pressure sensitive adhesive composition having a modulus at 1 radian/second and −17° C. of no greater than about 1×107 Pa and a non-tacky tab.

Abstract: A label for suspending an article from a support has a lower surface and includes an adhesive on the lower surface to secure the label to the article. The label further includes a hanger defining an opening therein and an interlock tab. The interlock tab is adapted to selectively engage the opening to interlock with the hanger to form a hanging loop including the hanger and the interlock tab. A molded suspendable assembly includes a molded article and an in-mold label secured to the article. The label includes a hanger defining an opening therein.

Abstract: A stretch releasing tape article useful for bundling items such as cables, wires, or the like includes a stretch releasing adhesive tape strip, a rigid base plate for attachment with the tape strip, and an elongate flexible strap attached to the base plate that can be arranged around the items and attached to itself to form a closed loop.

Abstract: A hanger comprising a base having a supported surface adapted to be positioned along a generally vertical surface, and an elongate peg having one end mounted on the base with a portion of the peg projecting from an outer surface of the base opposite its supported surface generally at a right angle with respect to the supported surface of the base. The peg has an axially extending surface portion adapted to be positioned uppermost when the supported surface of the base is positioned along a generally vertical surface, which axially extending surface portion restricts free movement axially of the peg of sheets of paper around and hanging on the peg. That axially extending surface portion can be defined by a layer of adhesive on the peg or by closely spaced sharp edges on the peg. Such sharp edges could be on screw threads around the peg, ridges extending transversely across the peg, serrations formed on the peg, or by abrasive granules adhered along the peg.

Abstract: A stretch releasing adhesive tape article includes an elongate length of stretch releasing adhesive tape and a segmented liner arranged on the adhesive that can be used to form a manually engageable pull tab at a selected location on a discrete strip of tape cut from the length of tape. Each segment of the liner can be individually removed from the tape. The segmented liner allows the adhesive tape to be made in any length and wound upon itself to form a roll, and allows a user to cut a strip having a selected length depending on the end use application for the strip, and further allows the user to form a manually engageable non-adhesive pull tab at any location on the strip which can be grasped and pulled by a user to stretch remove the tape from a substrate.

Abstract: A mounting device and method for mounting an electronic toll payment pass to the interior of a vehicle's windshield. The device is comprised of a mounting structure having a face surface and a back surface. The face surface of the mounting structure is attached to the glass of the vehicle's windshield. The electronic toll payment pass is connected to the back surface of the mounting structure in a manner that allows the electronic toll payment pass to be easily installed and removed by the driver of the vehicle. When the electronic toll payment pass is attached to the mounting structure, the mounting structure is interposed between the glass of the windshield and the electronic toll payment pass. The mounting structure preferably contains a display image. The display image is visible through the glass of the windshield and obstructs the viewing of the electronic toll payment pass.

Abstract: A foam adhesive article is provided comprising a polymeric foam material having an outer surface, the outer surface of the polymeric foam material having adhesive properties; and fibrous reinforcing material, the fibrous reinforcing material dispersed within the polymeric foam material and imparting stretch release properties to the article. A method for preparing the foam adhesive article is also described comprising (a) melt mixing a foamable polymer composition, and a fiber forming resin to form an expandable extrudable composition; and (b) extruding the expandable extrudable composition through a die to provide the foam adhesive article.

Abstract: For static manual reel changeover of flat web material wound up into reels a self-adhesive tape is used which is provided with a main carrier (2), a self-adhesive composition (3) on the face, and at least one adhesive splittable system on the reverse, the self-adhesive composition (3) having a shear strength of at least 1000 minutes on coating basepaper and at least 2000 minutes on gravure paper, measured in each case at 23° C. and 55% relative humidity under a load of 1 kg.

Abstract: A disposable hospital bed tube, hose, and wire organizer consisting of a strip of a semi-flexible material attachable to the side rail of the bed and having a plurality of slots transversely disposed along the top of the strip to receive and secure the various tubes, hoses, and wires extending from a patient to medical devices involved in the care of the patient.

Abstract: A photovoltaic mounting apparatus for use with a solar panel includes a base element having an elongated upper portion and a lower portion. The upper portion is structured for engagement with a rooftop by being positioning underneath the shingles of a rooftop and secured thereto through the apertures of the upper portion and/or lower portion of the base element. One or more support elements extend perpendicularly from the lower portion of the base element. A front plate is situated upon the support elements and is parallel to the base element and structured for engagement with the solar panel.

Abstract: An adjustable, removable, strap device primarily for use in bundling and holding electrical cords and cables, such as from office equipment or kitchen appliances, in a compact position above the floor or kitchen counter. Such compact, elevated position in an office helps to prevent tripping and in a kitchen keeps the cords off of the wet counter to reduce the risk of electrical shock, and which also provides a neat, tidy appearance. The device includes a flexible strap member having a plurality of headed pins at a top end and a plurality of mating holes in a bottom end thereof. A transverse slot is disposed adjacent the pins toward the bottom end of the flexible strap member. The strap device is used by doubling over on itself and inserting the bottom end through the transverse slot forming a cable support loop. The pins are engaged into the holes to secure the loop around the cables. The strap device is attached to a wall or other such vertical surface using a nail, double-sided adhesive tape, or adhesives.

Abstract: A bracket for removably supporting a dental floss container on a support surface is a one-piece plastic member having a back wall, a pair of spaced side walls with inturned end flanges and a bottom wall which form a pocket therebetween for slidably receiving and supporting the container therein. A pair of tapered ribs extend along the back wall for tilting an upper portion of the container forward to facilitate opening of a container lid. An adhesive strip on the back wall attaches the bracket to the support surface. In a second bracket embodiment a first part of a tongue and groove connection is formed on the front surface of the bracket and is adapted to mate with a second part of the tongue and groove connection formed on a back wall of the dental floss container to removably mount the container on the bracket.