Abstract: A construction insert configured for use within an elevator hoistway is provided. The construction insert includes a channel having a front face and a back face opposing the front face. The channel is configured to define an internal passage within the channel. A plurality of brackets is attached to the back face of the channel, each of the brackets configured for attachment to a structure within the elevator hoistway. Each of the brackets is planar in shape.

Abstract: An bi-directional mounting bracket assembly is utilized in conjunction with exterior siding that covers sheathing of an exterior wall. A base member of the assembly has a mounting flange secured to the sheathing and a wall arrangement that projects outward with respect to the sheathing and from the mounting flange. Preferably, the wall arrangement supports a raised central panel used for mounting of fixtures. The wall arrangement preferably has four walls extending laterally between the mounting flange and the central panel. Spaced radially outward from the two adjacent walls are respective first and second drip ledges, and spaced radially outward from the other two adjacent walls are respective first and second baffle sets. When the assembly is mounted to the sheathing, a selective one of the two drip ledges is disposed substantially horizontally and beneath the wall arrangement for shedding of water.

Abstract: The invention relates generally to a bracket adaptable to mount upon a wall stud and resist displacement of the bracket in response to external forces, thereby maintaining one or more securely enclosed conductors at least a fixed distance from an installed sheet of drywall. A mounting portion is shaped to permit fastening to a wall stud. A lateral support portion is attached to the mounting portion and at an angle relative to the mounting portion such that upon fastening of the bracket to the wall stud an edge of the lateral support portion engages the wall stud and resists displacement of the bracket. The lateral support portion includes an aperture wherein the conductors may be placed such that they extend substantially parallel to the plane of the wall stud, and are also thereby positioned at least a fixed distance from the plane of the sheet of drywall.

Abstract: A fixing mechanism for fixing a display device is disclosed. The fixing mechanism includes a housing whereon a first hole and a protrusion are formed, and a bracket installed on a side of the housing. The bracket includes a connecting part for connecting the housing. A second hole and an opening are formed on the connecting part, and the protrusion passes through the opening. The bracket further includes a bending part connected to the connecting part for shielding the second hole. The fixing mechanism further includes a fastening component passing through the first hole on the housing and the second hole on the connecting part for fastening the bracket on the housing.

Abstract: A wall mounted domestic combined heat and power appliance comprising housing (1) containing a prime mover to generate electrical power and heat output. At least one bracket (2) at each side of the housing mounts the housing to a wall (W). Each bracket comprises a main body which is elongate in a vertical direction and has a L-shape cross section. Each extremity of the L-shape cross section has an enlarged portion (22, 23), a first (23) of which provides a spacer between the main body and the housing, and a second (22) of which provides a spacer between the main body and the wall.

Abstract: The invention relates to improvements in tiltable wall mounts, and in particular to a self-locking tiltable wall mount for a screen, such as a plasma display or television screen. The tiltable wall mount for a screen comprises wall attachment means for attaching the mount to a substantially vertical surface and screen attachment means for attaching a screen to the mount. The screen attachment means are pivotally connected at one end to one end of the wall attachment means. The wall mount also has a tilt mechanism interconnecting the mount and screen attachment means, said tilt mechanism comprising a locking device comprising at least one cam follower which is biased into abutment with a stepped cam surface projecting from the wall attachment means to prevent relative movement between the wall and screen attachment means.

Abstract: A mounting kit for mounting an article to a wall including: a first support hook including a first leg portion and a second leg portion, the first leg portion including a first face constructed and arranged to face a wall when the first support hook is mounted thereto, and the second leg portion including a first face constructed and arranged to face the wall at a spaced apart distance to provide a gap between the first face of the second leg portion and the wall; and the support block including a first face designed to face the wall when mounted thereto and a top face constructed and arranged to generally face upward toward the support hook when mounted on a wall.

Abstract: A wall mount structure for a “flat” image display screen and includes preferably two from each other spaced supporting profiles attachable against a vertical supporting surface. At the rear side of the display screen, and into existing threaded mounting holes, are interconnecting structures for the profiles attached, which on connection only facilitate movement in the longitudinal direction of the profiles. The profiles advantageously include recesses which facilitate that in direction of insertion leading interconnecting structures can take up connection with the profiles at a point adjacent to the final and mounted position. The profiles are preferably arranged with a stop at the end portion serving as final end portion during an insertion operation of the interconnecting structures, and preferably also attachable stop and/or lock elements at opposed end portions, to be attached when the display screen has been mounted on the wall surface.

Abstract: A system for mounting an object such as a flat screen television on a surface such as a wall. A mounting template is fastened to the surface and defines multiple sets of openings corresponding to multiple mounting configurations. Wall brackets are removably secured within the openings and are then fastened to the surface. Object spacers are fastened to mounting locations on the object corresponding to the mounting configuration of the wall brackets, and are connected to the wall brackets to secure the object to the wall. A level may be secured within the mounting template. The mounting template may include fold lines to facilitate packaging and storage of the mounting template.

Abstract: The invention relates to a wall display system and method of providing the wall display system. The system includes a base tile with an opening, a decorative tile, and a decorative tile attachment mechanism for placement within the opening. The opening has a shape for accommodating at least two different positions of the decorative tile when the attachment mechanism is placed within the opening. The attachment mechanism is removably placed within the opening for defining at least a first position and a second position within the opening.

Abstract: Interlocking support posts form an interlocking rack system which may have a single mold which provides both a male and a female joinder member. Between the support posts can be mounted panels such as solar panels. Under the support posts can be installed a roof stand off assembly which prevents water from weakening the roof. Various combinations of construction members offer a cost effective building block array of mounting panels, wind turbines, and any appliance on a roof and/or anywhere in a building. A two recess mounting bracket is ideally suited to mount solar panels on a roof. A lower recess can be fastened to a bolt anchor on the roof. The opposing recess can secure a mounting clip which attaches directly to the solar panel. Identical support posts can interlock. Various embodiments include conduit clasps, slider tracks, mounts for cabinets, sign posts, and thru roof screwed anchors.

Abstract: The instant invention relates to a novel powerful wall hanger for supporting different objects. Particularly, the invention concerns a hanger that is used in gypsum board and similar walls and that's provides a stable and safe holder of variable weights.

Abstract: A wall hanger includes first and second components. The first component includes a first main body for mounting to a computer device, an insert member provided on the first main body, and a first engaging member provided on the first main body and located above the insert member. The second component includes a second main body for mounting to a wall surface, an insertion groove portion provided on the second main body, and a second engaging member provided on the second main body and located above the insertion groove portion. The insert member is inserted into the insertion groove portion along an insertion direction until the first engaging member is brought into engagement with the second engaging member.

Abstract: Provided is a wall mount system that may comprise a wall bracket and an object bracket selectively connectable to the wall bracket. A wall bracket may comprise a wall plate and a first elongated shank. A first elongated shank may comprise an engagement surface adapted to support a first counter-engagement surface. An object bracket may comprise an object plate, a first counter-engagement surface integral to the object plate, and a feature adapted to engage and support an associated object to be mounted. An object plate may comprise a first object plate surface, a second object plate surface facing opposite to and away from the first object plate surface, and a first through hole connecting the first object plate surface with the second object plate surface. The first through hole may be adapted to permit insertion of the first elongated shank into the first through hole.

Abstract: A mounting apparatus for clamping to a wall so that articles may be supported on the wall by the mounting apparatus is described. Walls suited for use with the invention include wall with a plurality of niches or projecting opposed faces which include rake cavities of a brick wall, each of which include niche or cavity sides, the mounting apparatus including: at least two jaw bodies for engaging with respective niche sides; and a drive apparatus operatively connected to the jaw bodies which includes an expansion drive apparatus for providing at least an expansion drive force to drive the at least two jaw bodies away from one another so as in use to mount the jaw bodies on niche sides which generally face one another, whether or not the niche sides are in the same niche.

Abstract: An improved support and closure arrangement includes a flexible strap and one or more locking heads. The flexible strap has a series of spaced apertures formed therein. A first group of apertures extending from one end and extending over at least half of the strap, the first group serving to allow for adjustably forming an overlapped portion of the strap. A second group of apertures extends from an opposing end of the strap. The locking member has a central post terminating at opposing ends with radially extending, axially aligned discs sized for locking engagement with the apertures of the strap. A third axially aligned disc positioned intermediately along the axis of the post and also radially extending therefrom separates the opposing end discs so that apertures on either end of the strap may be selectively and discretely engaged and disengaged from said discs. The locking member includes a central bore adapted to receive a screw or equivalent fastening member.

Abstract: The invention provides a corner mount apparatus for a flat screen display that is installable on either the left-wall or right-wall of a corner. The corner mount system includes a wall bracket having a first side edge and a second side edge. A first angled surface extends at an angle from the first side edge, and it includes at least one opening. The wall bracket also has a securing region with at least one hole. The corner mount system may further include an interface member. The interface member has a tapered opening defined by opposed flanges. The interface member has an aperture that is aligned with the opening of the first angled surface of the wall bracket. A fastener is received by the aperture and the opening to couple the interface member to the wall bracket. The corner mount system also includes a support arm assembly for supporting the flat screen display. The support arm assembly includes a connector, a first arm and a flat screen display bracket.

Abstract: An adjustable artwork display for suspending a displayed item, such as a picture, away from a wall surface is disclosed. The mounting bracket comprises a rigid, planar base that includes a rigid extension sleeve projecting away therefrom. At least one rigid extension rod is slidably and rotationally receivable within the extension sleeve and fixed therein. A front side of a picture plate includes at least one hook means adapted to support the picture. A rear side of the picture plate includes an extension rod attachment means that may slidably and rotationally receive the at least one extension rod therein. In use, the base is fixed to the wall surface with a mechanical fastener. With at least one extension rod fixed in the extension sleeve and also fixed to the picture plate, the picture may be suspended from the hook means of the picture plate away from the wall surface.

Abstract: A habitat mount for a wall mounted taxidermy mannequin includes a habitat piece having a three dimensional first side with the appearance of one or more natural elements and an opposing generally planar second side. A tab extends outwardly from and generally parallel to a plane defined by the second side of the habitat piece. The tab is sized and shaped to mount directly to a rear side of the wall mounted taxidermy mannequin.

Abstract: The invention is a system for mounting an object to a wall, the system including a bracket. The bracket is configured to mount to a wall stud and includes an elongated flat member mounted to an elongated arm member. The elongated flat member has a length, a width, a thickness, opposite first and second ends, opposite first and second sides and opposite and parallel first and second edges extending along the length of the elongated flat member. The width of the first member is selected to span one of the wall studs such that the opposite first and second edges of the elongated flat member are substantially flush with the wall stud when the first side of the elongated flat member is positioned flat against the wall stud. The elongated arm member has a length, opposite first and second ends, a rectangular cross section and opposite first and second sides, the length of the elongated arm member being substantially longer than the width of the elongated flat member.

Abstract: A mounting bracket for securing to an upright wall has an anchor plate formed with an upper horizontally throughgoing mounting hole and having a back face engageable with the wall, and a support plate fixed to and extending horizontally from the anchor plate below the upper mounting hole. The back face is formed between the upper mounting hole and an upper edge of the anchor plate with a bevel having a bevel face extending upward away from the wall.

Abstract: A multi-purpose hanging device is adapted for anchoring on an upright mounting wall, and includes left and right holding frames and front and rear shanks. Each holding frame includes a base segment and front and rear arms extending from front and rear joined regions of the base segment. Left and right spacers are disposed on and extend rearwardly from the rear arms of the left and right holding frames, respectively. Each shank extends lengthwise to terminate at left and right joining ends that are detachably fitted to the front joined ends and the rear joined ends, respectively, so as to provide a relatively large hanging capacity.

Abstract: A lifting device used to fix the display apparatus to a wall. The display apparatus can be formed in a rear surface thereof with a plurality of holes. The lifting device includes a wire having both ends coupled to any one pair of holes of the plurality of holes, and a wire hanger fixed to the wall and used to hang the wire on the wall.

Abstract: A wall panel system includes at least one wall panel, each edge of the panel having a flange. At least one flange, and preferably two opposing flanges, have at least one slot therein. Each slot is mated with a clip having a unique shape that allows the clip to be inserted into the slot and secured therein without the use of fasteners and strictly due to its shape. The clip may then be attached to a building surface or intermediary mounting apparatus by a fastener to secure the wall panel thereto.

Abstract: A wall panel system includes at least one wall panel, each edge of the panel having a flange. At least one flange, and preferably two opposing flanges, have at least one slot therein. Each slot is mated with a clip having two extensions laterally spaced from one another, one of said extensions having a latch member protruding in a direction toward the other of said extensions, such that the clip is secured to the flange by virtue of the latch member mating with the slot. The clip may then be attached to a building surface or intermediary mounting apparatus by a fastener to secure the wall panel thereto.

Abstract: A display mount with post-installation adjustment features according to embodiments of the present disclosure addresses the above-mentioned needs of the industry. The mount may include two or more wall brackets, each having a vertically shiftable carrier assembly. Cross-supports extend between the carrier assemblies and are received in floating connection structures in the carriers. An electronic display display is coupled with the cross-supports. The carrier assembly of each wall bracket is independently vertically shiftable to shift the orientation of the cross-supports, and thereby adjust the vertical position and orientation of the electronic display device coupled with the cross-supports. The electronic display may be coupled to the cross-supports with display interface brackets which are tilt-adjustable to change the tilt position of the display device.

Abstract: A wall mounting decorative shelf assembly includes a mounting face, a support frame mounted on the mounting face, a mounting bracket mounted in the support frame, and a decorative shelf adjustably mounted on the support frame and combined with the mounting bracket by a plurality of threaded fastening members. The support frame has two upright sides each provided with a plurality of adjusting slots to allow passage of the fastening members. Thus, the fastening members are movable in the adjusting slots of the support frame so that the decorative shelf is movable relative to the support frame to adjust the position between the decorative shelf and the support frame so that the position of the decorative shelf can be adjusted slightly, and the decorative shelf can be mounted on the support frame easily and conveniently.

Abstract: A slimstyle mounting panel (20) for electric switching gear (10) adapted to be mounted on a standard size mounting block (50) or bracket (60), said panel (20) comprising a non-metallic moulded planar plate portion (46) having (a) on a rearward surface (44), means (24) devised for securing switching gear onto the plate (46); (b) an opening extending from the rearward surface (44) to the front surface (42) of the plate (46), devised for locating an operating element of the switching gear (10); and (c) at least two through holes (38,40) extending through the plate (46) and arranged for receiving screws or other fixing elements by way of which the panel (20) may be secured to a mounting block (50) or bracket (60) disposed at a wall; wherein the axial length of the through holes is one to three times the thickness of the plate portion (46).

Abstract: A board mount which can be utilized to position a board relative to a building element. In various embodiments, the board mount can include a holder for receiving at least a portion of a drywall board and, in addition, a flexible member which can be inserted intermediate first and second building elements to retain the board holder relative to one of the first and second building elements. The flexible member can be configured to be deflected, or flexed, between a first configuration and a second configuration when the flexible member is positioned intermediate the building elements. In use, the flexible member can hold the board mount in place while a laborer inserts the drywall board into the board holder. In such circumstances, an additional laborer may not be required to hold the drywall board in position as it is fastened, or otherwise secured, to the frame of the building.

Abstract: To provide an installation structure and an installation method of a communication equipment to reduce a number of components of the equipment and make the installation work easy. A communication equipment and an installation structure of the communication equipment to be installed, e.g., outdoors is provided. A handle for carrying the communication equipment also serves as a fixation component of the communication equipment. A method for installation of a communication equipment comprises providing an inclined portion formed at a part of bottom surface of a communication equipment and keeping the communication equipment in a forward-inclined position temporarily with the assistance of the inclined shape portion when the communication equipment is set on a fixation mount to fix the communication equipment preparatory to installation.

Abstract: A box holder for mounting a box, such as a tissue box, on a surface is provided. The box includes a wall having a slot formed or pre-formed thereon. The box holder has structure for mounting to a surface, specifically an upper portion having a front edge and a base portion having a fastener to mount the box holder to the surface. The front edge is adaptable for insertion through the slot thereby allowing the box to be mounted on the box holder.

Abstract: A fastener device for releasably securing an object within an opening formed in a structure comprises a first fastening member and a second fastening member each having a pair of legs which are oriented at an angle relative to one another. A coupling element is movable along one of the legs of at least one of the first and second fastening members. One leg of each fastening member is inserted into a hole formed in the structure surrounding the opening allowing the other leg to pivot, preferably in a trochoidal motion, until the pivoting legs align with one another at which time the coupling element may be moved into engagement with the two pivoting legs to releasably connect the fastening members together in position to secure the object relative to the opening.

Abstract: The invention discloses an angle adjusting device for wall mounted type display apparatus, including a fixing bracket fixed on the wall or a support structure, a device fastening frame, which is fixed on the back of the wall mounted display apparatus, the fixing bracket being pivotably connected to a lower end of the device fastening frame, an angle adjusting member having a predetermined rotation resistance with one end pivotably connected to the fixing bracket and the other end pivotably connected to the device fastening frame, and a balancing tension spring with one end connected to the fixing bracket and the other end connected to the device fastening frame. In use, a small force is applied directly to the wall mounted display apparatus or the angle adjusting device to precisely adjust the angle of the display apparatus according to users' needs without removing the display apparatus.

Abstract: An adjustable mounting (10) for a panel display includes a housing 11 having a central portion (12) and four outwardly directed housing arms (13, 14, 15 and 16) each adapted to receive an adjustable fixing arm (17, 18, 19 and 20). The fixing arms (17, 18, 19 and 20) are extendable between a first or inner position and a second or outer position, each fixing arm has a fixing aperture (29) at its outer end by means of which the mounting is secured to the panel display. The fixing apertures (29) may be at the corners of a square 75 mm×75 mm or a square 100 mm×100 mm or a rectangle 100 mm×200 mm.

Abstract: The invention relates to a shelf base carrier which can be suspended or inserted into a vertical wall rail, comprising a lower holding section equipped with a bearing surface for the shelf base which extends from a wall in a horizontal manner on said upper edge, and a clamping element for clamping the shelf base to the rear end which is oriented towards the wall, and which extends above and away from the wall. According to the invention, a lower distancing element can be fixed in a separating manner to the holding section and an upper distancing element can be fixed in a separating manner to the clamping element. The lower and/or the upper distancing elements can be fixed in a first and a second position. In a first position, a first, smaller distance and in the second position, a second larger distance are provided between the bearing surface and/or the lower edge of the clamping element and the contact surface of the respective distancing element is determined by the held shelf base.

Abstract: A mounting bracket for securing to an upright wall has an anchor plate formed with an upper horizontally throughgoing mounting hole and having a back face engageable with the wall, and a support plate fixed to and extending horizontally from the anchor plate below the upper mounting hole. The back face is formed between the upper mounting hole and an upper edge of the anchor plate with a bevel having a bevel face extending upward away from the wall.

Abstract: The invention relates to improvements in hubs for wall mounting systems for screens, and in particular to a hub for a wall mounting system for a flat panel screen, such as a plasma display or television screen, which enables the screen to be tilted. The hub comprises a casing, means for attaching the hub to a screen bracket, means for attaching the hub to an arm of a wall mount, and a tilt member. The tilt member has a sliding member which is located within an arcuate cavity in the casing such that the sliding member and casing are slidable relative to each other to enable a screen attached to the mounting system to be tilted about a horizontal pivot axis. The arc is defined by the cavity having its centre, which forms the pivot axis, offset from the centre of gravity of the screen. The hub further comprises a compression spring located within the casing and biased to provide a counterbalancing force so that the screen remains stationery in any position.

Abstract: The invention relates to improvements in tiltable wall mounts, and in particular to a self-locking tiltable wall mount for a screen, such as a plasma display or television screen. The tiltable wall mount for a screen comprises wall attachment means for attaching the mount to a substantially vertical surface and screen attachment means for attaching a screen to the mount. The screen attachment means are pivotally connected at one end to one end of the wall attachment means. The wall mount also has a tilt mechanism interconnecting the mount and screen attachment means, said tilt mechanism comprising a locking device comprising at least one cam follower which is biased into abutment with a stepped cam surface projecting from the wall attachment means to prevent relative movement between the wall and screen attachment means.

Abstract: A bracket in combination with a boat surface for holding a boat accessory on a boat includes a boat surface, a mounting plate having a first side and a second side, a slotted exterior surface extending through the first side and defined by raised portions on either side thereof, each of the raised portions having an opening therethrough, a plurality of connectors, wherein each one of the connectors extends through one of each the openings to connect the mounting plate to the boat surface, wherein the boat surface and the slotted surface and raised portions define a slotted area therebetween, and a support plate having a first end configured to be removably received and retained in the slotted area in a manner which provides a second end of the support plate to operably connect an accessory.

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 flush-mounting system includes a mounting bracket with an opening that is coupled to a support extending substantially in a plane to allow the mounting bracket to move along the support. An inner bracket is disposed with the mounting bracket's opening and can be slide in and out of the opening to adjust accordingly. Among the many different possibilities, the flush mounting system also has a second support extending parallel to the first support and a mechanism coupling an opposite side of the bracket to the second support. It is further contemplated that the structure is a stud of any structure in a building such as wood, cement, masonry, and stone. A wallboard is then provided to cover the mounting system for a flush-mounting look.

Abstract: The invention relates to a suspension device comprising a holder (3) for fixing to a carrier structure (7) and a plug-in socket (1) for inserting into the holder (3). A carrier (4) comprises a plug-in element (400) that can be inserted into the plug-in socket (1) in a lockable manner. A flange (30) on the holder (3) is used to fix the holder to the carrier structure (7). A housing is connected to the flange (30), said housing having an opening which leads into an inner receiving region (38). The holder (3) has fixing means for the fixed but detachable anchoring of the plug-in socket (1) inserted into the receiving region of the housing of the holder, the flange (10) of the plug-in socket surrounding a window-type opening of a passage. A shaft into which the passage extends is connected to the flange (10). Fixing means (2) of the plug-in socket (1) co-operate with those of the holder (3).

Abstract: This invention provides a support arm to couple a monitor to a surface such as a wall or ceiling to remotely adjust the viewing angle of the monitor. The support arm includes at least one motor along a pivot axis in the support arm. The motor may be activated by a processor based on the control signal provided by the remote control. The support arm may include a plurality of pivot axes with a motor in each of the pivot axis to adjust the viewing angle along the vertical and horizontal planes. The support arm may be also provided with a tracking device that follows the movement of the viewer to adjust the viewing angle of the monitor corresponding to the movement of the viewer. The support arm may also receive periodic signal from the remote control to determine the location of the remote control. Based on the periodic signal, the processor may adjust the viewing angle of the monitor towards the location of the remote control.

Abstract: A showerhead holder has a wall adjustment rail that can be fixed on a wall. The wall adjustment rail can hold and guide showerheads, for instance, using a holder for a showerhead for a hand-held showerhead, connected with a hose. The wall adjustment rail can have a transparent or translucent material illuminated from the interior. The illuminating device for this purpose can be part of the showerhead holder, disposed such that its light source cannot be seen by the user, apart from the effect of the emitted light. The wall adjustment rail can be hollow or solid and can have one or several light sources.

Abstract: A roll formed step rail for a vehicle comprises an elongated rail body including a continuous rail wall of substantially uniform thickness. The rail wall describes a continuous cross-sectional profile between two elongated free edges, the cross-sectional profile of the rail being substantially uniform along the length of the rail body. The cross-sectional profile of the rail body includes a relatively flat top portion disposed between a substantially semi-circular front curved portion and a substantially quarter-circular rear curved portion. A rear mounting lip extends forward from the rear curved portion to one of the elongated free edges. A front mounting lip extends upward and then rearwards from the front curved portion to another of the elongated free edges. The elongated free edges are generally in line with one another, but spaced apart to define a longitudinal channel therebetween having a predetermined width. The rail body is formed from a sheet of material by a process of roll forming.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a dual stem active camming device including a plurality of compression springs independently coupled to a plurality of cam lobes. The compression springs are positioned between the trigger and the clip-in point of the cam to protect the springs from damage and allow the trigger to compress the springs upon retraction. A flexible stem tube is positioned over the portion of the dual stem between the trigger and the cable terminals. The flexible stem tube shields the trigger wires from debris and abrasion. A rigid yoke is also positioned over the dual stem between the stem tube and cable terminals. The rigid yoke prevents uneven lateral bending on the head of the camming device that may otherwise cause the device to pull out of a placement. The cable terminals are positioned between the outer cam lobes and on either side of the inner cam lobe.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an active camming device including a plurality of non-flat camming surfaces. In accordance with the present invention, the opposing camming surfaces are shaped to include substantially concave and convex surfaces respectively. In one embodiment, each individual cam lobe is shaped in a substantially concave or convex manner to form a cam surface. In another embodiment, a plurality of cam lobes disposed on a single side of a device, are shaped to provide a combined substantially concave or convex surface. The convex surface or surfaces are always disposed opposite of the concave surface or surfaces to provide an increased stability in uneven recesses. Non-flat camming surfaces increase the stability of a camming device in irregular recesses by increasing the number of connection points between the device and the recess.

Abstract: An expansible anchor is adapted for inserting into a hole formed with a structure. The anchor includes a load cable and a first chock attached to an end of the load cable. A second chock resides adjacent to the first chock, and is adapted for movement between an anchor-contracting position and an anchor-expanding position. In the anchor-contracting position, the anchor is readily inserted into and removed from the hole of the structure. In the anchor-expanding position, the anchor is locked inside the hole of the structure. A chock-release column bears against at least one of the first and second chocks and has an enlarged head adapted for locating outside of the hole. The enlarged head defines a striking surface adapted for receiving a sudden force. This force is transferred through the chock-release column to the first or second chocks, such that the second chock is movable from the anchor-expanding position to the anchor-contracting position to thereby dislodge the anchor from the hole of the structure.

Abstract: A medical container loading system includes a medical container loading device and a fill station. The fill station is located proximate to the medical container loading device and includes a mounting plate and a holding assembly. The holding assembly is connected to the mounting plate for supporting a medical fluid container adapted for fluid communication with a medical container, such as a syringe, used in the medical container loading device. The holding assembly may include a fixed support and a movable support, which maintain the medical fluid container in the holding assembly. The fixed support may be funnel-shaped with a smooth or stepped inner wall. The fixed support may also be rectangular shaped and have an inclined inner wall or support for supporting the body of the medical fluid container. The movable support may be a resiliently biased support arm or an adjustable strap.

Abstract: A bracket for holding accessories on a boat includes a pair of mounting plates which are laterally spaced apart from one another and interconnected by a plurality of threaded screws and wing nuts, wherein the mounting plates have a set of aligned open through surfaces through which the screws extend and are retained by the nuts. Connected between the plates to the screw are a set of interconnecting plates which form a slot therebetween to removably receive a support plate which is configured to attach to an accessory. Each screw has a plastic sleeve thereabout serving as a spacer between one of the mounting plates and the remaining interconnecting plates and wherein each spacer is approximately the width of a rail of a boat.