Abstract: A flush-mounted box for installation of a light fitting includes a metal housing that includes a plurality of side walls, at least one side wall defining an opening configured to mount a junction box and/or a cable entry, a bottom wall mountable to the plurality of side walls and defining at least one cutout configured to receive a light fitting, and a top wall mounted to the plurality of side walls opposite the bottom wall. The box further includes a rail rotatably attached to the top wall, wherein the rail is longitudinal and one end of the rail is positioned above the at least one recess, and a mounting bracket configured for sliding attachment according to a longitudinal direction of the mounting bracket in the rail.

Abstract: A pinch-grip mount holds a mobile device with respect to a support surface and has a pair of arms movably extending from opposite sides of a base. A pair of rollers is carried by distal ends of the pair of arms. The distal ends of the pair of arms pivot about a joint between wider and narrow positions. A pair of opposing pads is carried by distal ends of the pair of arms and have an exterior contact surface. The pair of opposing pads comprise a tacky material with the exterior contact surface being a tacky surface.

Abstract: A mounting system for a wall mounted accessory includes a mounting plate and a mountable component that includes a clamping means having a clamp head with a first clamp surface, a threaded elongate member engaged with the clamp head, a second clamp surface and a pair of guide formations, with the threaded elongate member being actuatable by rotation to cause the clamp head to move along the threaded elongate member to move the first clamp surface towards the second clamp surface to close a slot, when the mounting plate is received in the slot, to clamp the mounting plate between the clamp surfaces in attachment of the mountable component to the mounting plate, and the pair of guide formations are adapted to guide the movement of the clamp head into closure of the slot.

Abstract: A biopsy device includes a lateral member; a gun mount configured to support a biopsy gun, the gun mount being connected to the lateral member and movable along a first axis with respect to the lateral member, and a sensor which detects a position of the gun mount along the first axis with respect to the lateral member and generates positional data which is provided to an interface module. The gun mount can also be reconfigured in orientations which are offset in a dimension which is orthogonal to the first axis, orientations rotationally offset about the first axis or an axis parallel to the first axis. The lateral member can be in right hand and left hand orientations. Various sensors detect these reconfigurations and provide corresponding data to the interface module for additional calculations and display.

Abstract: A quick attach bracket system has a structural member and an attachment bracket. The structural member is installed onto the edge of a dock or other appropriate location, and the attachment bracket may be quickly affixed to the structural member. Attachments may be affixed to the attachment bracket in order to secure the attachments to the structural member. One or more bracket hooks of the attachment bracket are received by corresponding bracket hook receivers of the structural member. A fastener flange connected to the lower end of the attachment bracket further secures the attachment bracket to the structural member through a fastener which can be tightened against a fastener receiver of the structural member. Various attachments such as flagpole brackets, ladders and other items may be attached to the attachment bracket in order to be secured to the structural member.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a motorcycle axle holder assembly device for use with a motorcycle stand. The assembly device includes a plate and a cylindrical section positioned on the plate. The cylindrical section has an opening configured to be attached to a cylindrical member extending from the motorcycle stand. The device has a generally C shaped longitudinal opening with a base adjacent to the cylindrical section and a pair of arcuate arms extending from the base. The C shaped longitudinal opening is configured to suspend an end of the motorcycle axle off the surface when inserted therethrough.

Abstract: Systems and methods directed to archery bow accessories include a panel to be mounted on an archery bow, forward of the archery bow limbs, to provide stabilization, silencing, and/or concealment. The panel may be sufficiently rigid to support all or some of the weight of the archery bow against a support structure, such as the ground. The panel may also be sufficiently structurally sound to quiver arrows and to support other optional features, such as aiming devices. Silencing functionality of the panel may be enhanced by usage of or addition of sound absorbing materials, such as cork, foam, rubber, honeycomb structures, or combinations thereof.

Abstract: A bracket assembly includes a die struck metal plate, a molded plastic guide/nail set configured to fit over the die struck metal plate, the molded plastic guide/nail set including three spaced apart apertures, each of the apertures configured at an angle with respect to a central surface of the guide/nail set, the central surface comprising two upper opposing wings and a lower central wing configured to receive and secure an accessory, and common finish nails, the common finish nails used to secure the die struck metal plate and the molded plastic guide/nail set, when joined together, to a vertical surface.

Abstract: An equipment mounting system may include a quick mount track having a backing plate with a center slot, a first outer slot, and a second outer slot, the first outer slot and the second outer slot comprise a plurality of diamond contour target regions, and a plurality of locking pin apertures along the center slot in the backing plate, the locking pin apertures are in horizontal alignment with the plurality of diamond contoured target regions. The equipment mounting system also may include a mount removably coupled to the quick mount track wherein the plurality of diamond contour target regions allow for a round head of a t-shaped stud of the mount to engage the first outer slot and the second outer slot at an angle to the backing plate.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a holding device (10) to fasten, especially to clamp, a surface module (20), especially a framed solar panel, on at least one support (30), especially a profile rail, with a head section (12; 112) that is suitable to interact with the surface module (20), a foot section (16; 116) that is suitable for interacting with the support (30) and a connecting element (19) that is suitable for linking the head section (12; 112) with the foot section (16; 116), with the head section (12; 112) being shiftable relative to the foot section (16; 116) along a vertical axis (H) of the holding device (10) by means of the connecting element (19), with the head section (12; 112) being positionable relative to the foot section (16; 116) in at least two angle positions that are twisted towards each other around the vertical axis (H) in such a way with a pre-determined twisting angle that the head section may be positioned at least in two of the angle positions each on at least one or at least two sur

Abstract: A hook assembly is convenient for use and is easily detached from a bonded surface. The hook assembly includes a hook including a hook part containing a hook member on which an object is hung to be supported thereby and an attachment part attaching the hook part to a bonded surface, and an adhesive tape attaching the attachment part to the bonded surface.

Abstract: A wall hanging fixing device includes a decoration cover which is provided with a hanging member in its inner side. The hanging member is fixed on a supporting seat in the inner side of the decoration cover with screws. The hanging member is provided with a hanging connection groove which is fit with a supporting member. The fixing device is also provided with a movable member that can move towards or away from the hanging connection groove. It is easy and quick to install the wall hanging fixing device. After an expansion bolt is fixed, the hanging member of the fixing device is hung on the expansion bolt without any disassembly, so as to protect the bathroom articles, and the hanging member can be fixed. This design effectively prevents loosening.

Abstract: In various representative aspects, a clamp assembly that secures a solar panel module to a rail support structure that utilizes a generally c-shaped clamp in combination with a t-bolt and a binding bolt such that the t-bolt and binding bolt fit through a pair of apertures in the c-shaped clamp. This enables the foot of the t-bolt to be inserted into a guide on the top of the rail support structure so that the clamp can subsequently secure the solar panel module to the rail support structure by rotating the binding bolt, which in turn locks the t-bolt within the guide and the top of the clamp is then tightened with continuous rotation of the binding bolt, which also enables raised portions on the foot of the t-bolt and top of the clamp to create an electrical bonding path between the solar panel module and the rail support structure.

Abstract: A solar panel mount assembly includes a base portion mountable to an installation surface, and a support arm defining a support shoulder. The support arm is coupled to the base portion. The support arm and base portion cooperate to accommodate positioning the support arm at an adjustable distance relative to the installation surface. The solar panel mount assembly further includes a rotatable clamp assembly coupled to the support shoulder, and includes at least two brackets that releasably secure a portion of one or more solar panels.

Abstract: A bathroom carrying device and a bathroom hanging assembly having the same is provided, including a metal shell member, a plastic member and a carrying member. The metal shell member is formed with an interior space and an open end, and a through hole is provided for communicating the interior space and outside. The open end is provided for mounting of a mounting assembly for being fixedly attached to a base. The plastic member is disposed in the interior space and has at least one inserting hole corresponding to the at least one through hole. The carrying member has at least one disposing end and a carrying portion, and the at least one disposing end is disposed through the at least one through hole and into the at least one inserting hole. The carrying portion is disposed outside of the metal shell member.

Abstract: A threaded rod hanger has quick lock plunger mechanism that includes plunger pieces within a tapered hole in a housing. The plunger pieces have tapered outer surfaces. A spring within the housing presses the plunger pieces toward the narrow end of the bore, with the spring located between the plunger pieces and a back plate that closes off part of a wide end of the tapered bore. The plunger pieces have internally threaded surfaces that engage threads on a threaded rod that is inserted into the bore, between the plunger pieces. Once the threaded rod has been inserted between the plunger pieces and released, the plunger pieces are pushed toward the narrow bore end. This causes the plunger pieces to press inward, automatically causing the internal plunger half threads to engage the external threads on the threaded rod.

Abstract: A clamp for overhead assemblies has a clamp portion including a frame with first and second spaced apart side portions connected at respective ends to a top portion. The first and second side portion can have first and second openings therethrough to form a clamp opening. A plate is disposed through third and fourth openings in the first and second spaced apart side portions, respectively. The plate includes a tapped recess for receiving a threaded rod. A screw is disposed in a tapped recess in the top portion. An engagement end of the screw is selectively extendible into the clamp opening to engage a structural member inserted within the clamp opening to couple the structural member to the threaded rod. A longitudinal axis of the screw is aligned with the tapped recess to eliminate eccentric loading of the clamp. A method of stocking clamps is also disclosed.

Abstract: A suspension device or bracket (3,19) for releasable fitting of one device to another at a vehicle, and having one bracket part (4,5,21a,21b) mounted on a vehicle and another one on the device to be connected to the vehicle. One locking element (6,20a,20b) being fitted to be activated from one side of the suspension device (3,19), and the other locking element (6,20a,20b) being fitted to be activated from the other side of the suspension device (3,19), the suspension device (3,19) being so arranged that only one locking element (6,20a,20b) need be released to take the suspension device (3,19) apart, irrespective of which locking element (6,20a,20b) is released.

Abstract: A bracket assembly for securing a vertically disposed elongated cylindrical support member to a vertically disposed post or the like. The bracket assembly includes an upper bracket and a lower bracket. The upper bracket includes upper and lower plate members having uniquely designed openings formed therein. The lower bracket includes upper and lower plate members with the upper plate member of the lower bracket having a uniquely shaped opening formed therein. A clamping means is also provided on the lower plate member of the upper bracket and on the upper plate member of the lower bracket.

Abstract: A heat dissipation device includes a base and a fastener. The fastener includes a neck portion, a head portion formed at one end of the neck portion, and an engaging portion formed at another opposite end of the neck portion. The base defines a receiving portion through the base. The receiving portion includes an inserting hole and a mounting hole communicating with the inserting hole. A flange extends upwardly from the base toward the mounting hole. The engaging portion extends through the inserting hole from a top of the base to make the neck portion enter the inserting hole. The neck portion is then crushed into the mounting hole from the inserting hole. A top face of the head portion abuts the flange, a bottom face of the head portion abuts the base.

Abstract: A mounting bracket for a slotted member such as a upright for a display fixture to allow shelves and other components to be mounted to the fixture has a main body portion having a connector bore for the component element to be affixed to the bracket. A hook at a first end of the main body engages a wall of a slot in the slotted member, while a tab at a second end of the main body member is offset rearwardly from the body member by an arm, the arm and tab being spaced from the hook a distance such that the arm extends through another slot of the slotted member. At least one of the hook and arm are position to engage an edge of the slot of the slotted member to position the bracket on the member. A portion of the tab lies behind a further slot when the bracket is installed on the slotted member, and has a threaded bore to accept a mounting bolt inserted from the front side of the slotted member to fix the mounting bracket in place on the slotted member.

Abstract: Described herein is a mounting system and slider clips that support simplified installation of photovoltaic structures. The mounting system comprises a support structure which can be mounted to support columns via an optional tilt table. The support structure comprises a plurality of parallel spaced beams and a plurality of parallel spaced rails that are mounted approximately perpendicular to the beams. Disclosed embodiments describe a collapsible support structure in which the rails are pivotally mounted to the beams. Rails are preassembled with prefabricated slider clips for holding edge portions of the photovoltaic structures. Rails can also be integrally formed with slider clips. Described herein are also methods of installing one or more photovoltaic structures using the mounting system and methods for manufacturing slider clips and a photovoltaic structure mounting system.

Abstract: A terminal board is electrically connected to a module terminal of a semiconductor module. The semiconductor module and a cooling unit are laminated on the terminal board. A spring member is disposed on the semiconductor module and the cooling unit. A spring support tool is disposed on the spring member in order to apply, to the spring member, an urging force for pressing the semiconductor module and the cooling unit against the terminal board.

Abstract: An adjustable furniture attachment clamp for attachment to the underside of a furniture item with two spaced apart arm fasteners, the clamp comprising a clamp body having oppositely disposed laterally extending forked arms, each arm having a fastener slot having a width greater than the shanks of the arm fasteners, the fastener slots including inner ends spaced apart a distance less than the arm fasteners, such that lateral and forward-to-back play is provided for adjustment of the clamp relative to the furniture item, the clamp also having a downwardly facing beam pocket including a beam capture surface for holding the right upper beam flange of a support I-beam and a cam having a binding face for pressing against the lower portion of the left upper beam flange when a cam fastener is tightened for attaching the clamp body to the I-beam.

Abstract: A fixing plate is disposed between a bracket head of a towel rail and a wall. A locking screw extends along an axis through the bracket head to abut against the fixing plate. The fixing plate includes a base wall fixed to the wall, and a surrounding wall. The surrounding wall extends from a periphery of the base wall away from the wall and abuts against the bracket head, and is formed with a positioning groove. The surrounding wall has a distal periphery forming an imaginary plane. A projection of the positioning groove on the imaginary plane extends in a direction of the axis. The locking screw extends into the positioning groove for being maintained to extend along the axis.

Abstract: The invention is a unit for fixing an antenna, comprising: a base element suited to support the antenna, provided with a contact surface suited to rest against a plate-like supporting body; a fixing element comprising a main body suited to be connected to the base element through joining means that define a connection direction, and a projecting body mainly developed according to the connection direction and associated with the main body through a deformable connection section. The projecting body has a reference surface facing a corresponding thrust surface of the main body and spaced from it, the connection section being configured so that its deformation makes it possible to move near each other and bring into contact the reference surface and the thrust surface when the fixing element is connected to the base element.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a ball holder designed to hold and display a single ball. The holder has a configuration of an arm/spine/arm, whereby each of the two arms have cut outs and project from the rear spine. This configuration enables the ball holder to hold a ball in the cut outs in a manner in which the arms of the ball holder exert pressure on the ball and the ball exerts pressure on the arms. The holder may be mounted on a vertical surface or set upright on a horizontal surface.

Abstract: An improved mount for, and method of mounting an, optical structure is provided. The mount has a protruding member extending from a surface of the optical structure, a base element having a mounting structure for mounting the mount to another structure and an upper element extending from the base element having a first opening extending therethrough for receipt therein of at least a portion of the protruding member. The first opening defines first and second arms, each of the arms comprising a head portion and each of the head portions ending at an end. A second opening in the upper element extends through one of the head portions and the end thereof in a direction toward the other head portion, while a third opening exists in the upper element through the end of the other head portion in an orientation substantially opposite to and in communication with the second opening so that a tightening mechanism received through the second opening can be received into the third opening.

Abstract: A fastening system for add-on parts to vehicles allows the add-on parts to be easily installed and removed. The fastening system includes a connection part that lies against the vehicle and the add-on part, which includes a base. The connection part is designed as a profiled element whose outer surface corresponds to the outer surface of a prism having a cross section of a regular polygon with at least one interior angle deviating from 90°. The base has a trapezoidal groove with opposing surfaces on opposing sides of a base surface that are arranged at an angle from each other. The two opposing surfaces lie flush with wiggle-free engagement against two lateral surfaces of the connection part. A hole extends through the base symmetrically with respect to the groove. A connecting element is inserted through an opening in the base and engages in a receptacle of the connection part.

Abstract: A European mount for display of an animal skull and any attached features comprising a skull mounting bracket utilizing a single support prong with incorporated stabilizing wings sized to fit within the foramen magnum to hold the skull in a natural, upright position while allowing for easy placement and removal of the skull, fastened to a customizable base support plate modeled after the natural features of the animal. The skull mounting bracket has a planar end opposing the support prong for mounting to the support plate. When an animal skull is mounted and the present embodiment of the invention is affixed to a vertical surface, the support plate will line up with the features on the animal skull such that said support plate will appear as a shadow cast by the mounted animal on the vertical surface.

Abstract: The present invention provides a mounting bracket for a junction box utilized for solar cell, a junction box with the mounting bracket, and the solar cell module. The mounting bracket for the junction box comprises a joint arm, an insert strip, and a hook. The insert strip comprises a first elastic strip connecting with the joint arm, a joint strip connecting with the first elastic strip and bending towards the joint arm, and a second elastic strip connecting with the joint arm. The insert strip is used for inserting into the frame. At least one of the first and the second elastic strips of the insert strip comprise a first elastic block.

Abstract: A mounting bracket for use with a solar module is disclosed. The mounting bracket includes a foot including a first wall and a second wall oriented substantially orthogonal to the first wall, the first wall including serrations configured to engage serrations on a rail to adjust a height of the rail with respect to the foot. The mounting bracket further includes a backing configured to be coupled to the foot and secure the mounting bracket to the rail.

Abstract: A resin bracket including a mounting unit and a plurality of attachment units integrally formed using synthetic resin, and a plurality of insert members arranged on the respective attachment units such that each of the attachment units is configured to be attached to a member constituting a vibration transmission system by a fastening member configured to be inserted in an inner hole formed on an inside of the corresponding insert member. The insert members are formed in mutually a same shape. An inner circumference resin layer integrally formed with the attachment unit is adhered to an inner circumference surface on at least one of the insert members. The inner hole of the insert member formed on the inside of the inner circumference resin layer has a different shape from the inner hole of at least one other insert member.

Abstract: Provided is an optical scanning apparatus, including: an optical deflector having a polygon mirror reflecting a light flux emitted from a light source to carry out scanning, a drive unit rotating the polygon mirror about a rotation shaft, and a board supporting the drive unit; an optical box to which the board is fixed; two holes provided in the optical box, through which two screws fixing the board are inserted, respectively; two bearing surfaces provided on the optical box at positions around the two holes, respectively, the two bearing surfaces supporting the board; and an abutment portion provided on the optical box and abutting against a portion that is prevented from being pressed by the two screws in the board which is sandwiched between the two screws and the two bearing surfaces so as to be fixed to the optical box.

Abstract: One customizable utility rod assembly includes a wall attachment member; a base rod; and a cross rod, hook, towel ring, shelving rod, or toilet paper rod extending from the base rod. The wall attachment member has threading and at least one hole. The base rod has a distal side and a threaded proximal side threadably coupling the base rod to the wall attachment member. A method of customizing a utility rod having: (a) a threaded wall attachment member with a hole, and (b) a base rod presenting a distal side and a threaded proximal side forming a cavity, includes the following steps. Step (1): securing the wall attachment member to a surface with a fastener extending through the hole. Step (2): threadably coupling the base rod proximal side to the wall attachment member such that the wall attachment member is at least partially enclosed within the cavity.

Abstract: A device for a mounting system for positioning electronic equipment. The device having a first rail fixedly positionable on a first planar surface and engageable with a mechanism carried by the electronic equipment, and a leveling mechanism. The leveling mechanism having a first elongated aperture adapted to receive a mounting hardware.

Abstract: A cradle assembly for supporting a tablet or other electronic device, such as in the cockpit of an aircraft. The cradle assembly includes a tablet retention assembly, a locking assembly to secure the tablet within the cradle assembly, a docking assembly for cooperating with the tablet and an optional integrated power supply. The tablet retention assembly includes a slideable plate that moves longitudinally relative to the main cradle assembly body to securely support the tablet.

Abstract: An electronic sign having slotted frame cabinets, whereby each slotted frame cabinet can conveniently be attached to one or more vertically or horizontally positioned adjacent slotted frame cabinets by using connecting components which are generally located around the periphery of one or more slotted frame cabinets. Connecting components including splice bars, splice plates, and mounting clamps are aligned in, positioned along, and secured to backing bars which are co-located in backing bar slots in one or more of the slotted frame cabinets. Lift eyes can be variably located in one or more lift eye slots. The use of externally located connecting components, which do not extend through the cabinetry, minimize the entry of environmental elements into the interior of the electronic sign. Multiple slotted frame cabinets can be connected without the removal of LED display panels. Bracket assemblies and clamping assemblies are provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides a backplane, which includes a main body and a plurality of wall-mounting pieces mounted to the main body. Each of the wall-mounting pieces forms a first arc opening. The first arc opening is engageable with a first bolt to mount the backplane to the wall-mounting rack. With the backplane being of a wall-mounting structure that is arranged to be directly suspended on a head of a bolt or a suspension hook structure, the backplane can be suspended on a wall-mounting rack with the bolt or the suspension hook structure, making the use easy. The wall-mounting structure is easy to manufacture, is easy to use, shortens the processing time of the backplane, and lower down manufacture cost.

Abstract: An expansion tank is fastened to a support using a bracket with a U-shaped cross-section formed by a back and two sidewalls. The edges of the sidewalls each have a notch mating with a weld bead on the tank. Fasteners hold the back of the bracket to the support. First and second hose clamps pass through the sidewalls by the back to encircle the tank and clamp it to the edges of the sidewall when the hose clamps are tightened.

Abstract: A compound differentially threaded element engages two or more longitudinally severed segments of a mating threaded element to provide differential linear motion. Different thread types may include pitch, thread starts, handedness or thread-form. Combinations of differential threads may be selected to enable fine or coarse linear motion without correspondingly fine or coarse thread pitches.

Abstract: A display apparatus includes: a display case including a display screen exposed on one side of the display case; a support member supporting the display case; and a fixing member provided opposite to the one side and fixed to the support member at first and second positions. The fixing member includes a connector connected to an external installation face when the fixing member is fixed at the first position. The support member includes a first bottom portion and a second bottom portion located this is closer to the display case. The fixing member projects from the second bottom portion to the side opposite to the display case with respect to the one side when the fixing member is located at the first position. The fixing member is hidden behind the support member with respect to the one side when the fixing member is located at the second position.

Abstract: An inflatable structure mount is used for mounting a device to an inflatable structure. An example is mounting of radar panels to an inflatable structure within an airship. The mount includes the device, and inserts coupled to the back side of the device, which mechanically couple to flexures mounted on the inflatable structure. Some of the flexures may have slotted holes, used in positioning the inserts on the inflatable structure at positions that will allow the flexures to mate with the inserts. A jig or tool may be used as part of the installation process, to locate the flexures at points where they will properly engage the inserts. The flexures may also each face a center point that is underneath the device to be mounted. The flexures may engage the inserts in ways that allow for quick installation and de-installation of devices, and may allow for visual inspection of proper installation.

Abstract: An improved mount for, and method of mounting an, optical structure is provided. The mount has a protruding member extending from a surface of the optical structure, a base element having a mounting structure for mounting the mount to another structure and an upper element extending from the base element having a first opening extending therethrough for receipt therein of at least a portion of the protruding member. The first opening defines first and second arms, each of the arms comprising a head portion and each of the head portions ending at an end. A second opening in the upper element extends through one of the head portions and the end thereof in a direction toward the other head portion, while a third opening exists in the upper element through the end of the other head portion in an orientation substantially opposite to and in communication with the second opening so that a tightening mechanism received through the second opening can be received into the third opening.

Abstract: Mud flap hanger is disclosed which includes a post member that is configured to allow attachment of the hanger to a vehicle and a hanger arm extending from the post member having a flexible core of a composite material, for example, a fiber-reinforced plastic (FRP) and that is clad with a substantially inelastic polymer. Preferably, the hanger arm is formed with a cross-section shape of a polygon so that clips for hanging the mud flap from the arm may be conformed to that polygonal shape.

Abstract: A locking apparatus includes a bracket, a pressing member, a mounting member, and a screw. The bracket includes two sidewalls and a guiding portion between the sidewalls. The guiding portion includes two opposite side plates and an arc-shaped linking portion. A blocking portion is formed at a joining portion between a top portion of each side plate and a top portion of the corresponding sidewall. An access is defined between the blocking portions. The mounting member includes a rectangular flat top surface and an arc-shaped bottom surface. A screw hole is defined in the mounting member through the top and bottom surface. The mounting member is placed into the guiding portion through the access. The linking portion mates with the bottom surface to guide the top surface facing the access. The screw extends through the pressing member and the access to screw into the screw hole.

Abstract: Wall mountable accessory assemblies suitable to be mounted in a bathroom are disclosed. As an example, there is a grab bar assembly that has at least one mounting bracket, a grab bar, and a set screw. The bracket includes a rearward portion mountable to the wall and a frontal portion having a first recess which is forwardly open. The bracket also has a side catch groove structure. A projection on the grab bar is laterally slid into the catch groove structure and interfit therewith. The screw is inserted in the first recess so as to thereby drive a portion of the grab bar forward, inhibiting relative movement between the grab bar and the bracket.

Abstract: An aircraft comprises a plurality of spanner bars. Each spanner bar has a pattern of mounting holes separated by lands. A plurality of nut plates engage the spanner bars. Each nut plate includes a body having a mounting surface against one of the spanner bars; and first and second posts extending from the mounting surface and through respective holes in the corresponding spanner bar. Each post has an undercut portion that abuts against one of the lands. Each nut plate further includes a locking member occupying a space between one of the posts and the lands to prevent the nut plate from disengaging the corresponding spanner bar.

Abstract: A retention device for maintaining a first rotary machine component axially loaded onto a second rotary machine component in a fixed axial position includes a lock block sized and configured to move between first and second aligned recesses in the first and second rotary machine components. The aligned recesses are shaped to prevent rotation of the lock block, and the lock block has a threaded bore extending therethrough. An actuator is threadably mounted in the bore, such that rotation of the actuator will, in use, move the lock block from the first aligned recess at least partially into the second aligned recess.

Abstract: The present invention relates to electronic devices of a particular structure, and to a method and apparatus for engaging and holding such devices with the user's person, clothing, equipment or vehicle. The apparatus includes a bracket that engages with the electronic device and a cover that provides protection to the electronic device and a camera lens augmentation element. Additional elements provide engagement between flat or cylindrical surfaces. The apparatus facilitates convenient carry, access and secure attachment of an electronic device during participation in a physical activity.