Abstract: A holder for a powered device with a power supply, where the holder includes a cradle for seating the powered device, and a seating member for seating the power supply. The seating member and the cradle are preferably removably attached to each other at a pivot point. Preferably, the cradle and the seating member can be arranged together for holding the powered device in either a first or a second arrangement. In the first arrangement, the power supply is seated on the seating member and the cradle is attached to the seating member such that the power supply may be plugged into a wall outlet with the power supply and the powered device being fully supported against the wall by the holder. In the second arrangement, the power supply is not seated on said seating unit, but the seating unit is instead used as a base for the cradle.

Abstract: A combination suspension rack includes a base portion, and two receiving portions each formed on the base portion. Each of the two receiving portions has an insertion hole having a wall formed with a plurality of elastic clamping plates. Thus, the tool, such as the screwdriver, is inserted into the receiving portion of the combination suspension rack easily and conveniently, thereby facilitating the user's use. In addition, the screwdriver is closely positioned on the receiving portion of the combination suspension rack rigidly and stably, thereby providing an efficient positioning effect.

Abstract: An apparatus for adjustably securing an ultrasonic transducer to an orthopedic appliance is disclosed. The apparatus having; (a) an optional adjustable clamp adapted to adjustably secure the apparatus to an element of an orthopedic appliance; (b) a transducer holder adapted to secure the transducer to the apparatus; (c) an adjustable connector adapted to adjustably connect the optional adjustable clamp to the transducer holder.

Abstract: A cup holding assembly for supporting a coffee cup and the like on the edge of a tabletop includes a container having a bottom wall and a peripheral wall that is attached to extends upwardly from the bottom wall. The peripheral wall includes a front wall, a back wall, and a pair of lateral walls. The peripheral wall has an upper edge and a lower edge. A bracket is attached to and extends away from the peripheral wall. The bracket is adapted for removably attaching the container to an edge of a tabletop. The bracket is positioned on the back wall and is positioned adjacent to the upper edge.

Abstract: A multi-purpose support plate for use with a boating accessory assembly is disclosed including a first mounting end portion having a first strengthening rib, a center portion having a top layer and a bottom layer, and a second mounting end portion having a second strengthening rib. The first and second mounting end portions include a first or second thickened mounting area, respectively, from which the first or second strengthening rib extends to the top and bottom layers. The center portion of the support plate further includes a center bore. The center bore passes through the top layer and bottom layer to accommodate at least one boating accessory.

Abstract: A cup holder device is a cylindrical container comprising a clustered arrangement of multiple abutting spring-containing two-piece pins vertically grouped within the cylindrical container for accepting and holding any size cup which depresses the affected pins. Two horizontal apertured walls support the pins and include small drain holes in the peripheral edges.

Abstract: In a support device for supporting an article, particularly in a motor vehicle, wherein the support device comprises a support arm having at one end thereof a clamping element, the clamping element includes a cylindrical bushing of an elastic material for reception in a cylindrical opening and means are provided for expanding the bushing into firm engagement with the wall of the opening for securely supporting the support arm in the cylindrical opening.

Abstract: A method and apparatus facilitate the efficient, safe use of storage space in a building structure. The apparatus stores hand tools of differing shape and dimension in a compact area in nested, canted storage units shaped to receive the handles of tools.

Abstract: A holding and positioning system for locates and moves adjunct surgical accessory instruments relative to a patent's body during arthroscopic surgery without risking rupture of the patient's tissue at the instrument access opening in the patient's body.

Abstract: An attachment device for mounting pinwheels, flags and other objects supported by posts onto frames of bicycles, bicycle trailers, scooters, strollers, wheelchairs and other structures with tubular components.

Abstract: Part for supporting an item of equipment, comprising support ribs, and method of molding said part The support part has support ribs for holding an item of equipment, in particular an electric motor for a motor vehicle. A mold consisting of at least two cores is provided. These cores are brought toward one another in a direction (D) such that they are in contact with one another along a parting plane. The mold is filled with a moldable material and the cores are moved apart from one another in the given direction (D). The support ribs are provided on the molded part with an angle of inclination with respect to the given direction (D). The ribs follow the parting plane. A clearance is provided in the region of the parting plane between the cores in order to form the ribs during molding.

Abstract: A modular display system for display devices, especially flat screen monitors which is a hub and spoke design whereby multiple motors are mounted at the same hub height. The display system has means for locking the height of each display device using a cam and brake concept adjusted using a jackscrew. For quick change-out of display devices, a bayonet mount is used to attach the display device to the spokes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a safety device for stabilizing cylindrically shaped objects and thereby reducing the occurrences of uncontrolled releases of their contents. With respect to an exemplary embodiment, a stabilization mechanism is presented which comprising a cylindrically shaped barrel, having a first opened end and a second opened end and which is fitted with a plurality of stabilization outriggers. Each of the plurality of outriggers extends from the exterior surface of the barrel, radially outward away from the barrel. The interior diameter of the barrel is sufficient to accept a pressurized cylinder or tank. The outriggers effectively increase the diameter of the base of the cylinder, and so doing, provides an added measurement of stabilization with respect to toppling over from an inadvertent action. In the other exemplary embodiments, as few as three outriggers provide stabilization for the cylinder.

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 beverage container holder formed with an upright body configured with an open top cavity and includes a downwardly projecting stem configured to complementally fit the cross section of a car door pocket or center console opening.

Abstract: A holding and positioning system for locating adjunct surgical accessory instruments relative to a patient's body during arthroscopic surgery.

Abstract: A cat litter scoop holder that includes scoop retaining walls that define a pocket for receiving a cat litter scoop. The holder includes a base upon which it sets upright. Its sides can be open to promote airflow. The pocket includes a drain. The base preferably is hollow such that it forms a chamber with the floor to help retain drainage. The holder preferably includes flanges disposed on each side of the scoop to help keep it in the pocket and constrain lateral scoop movement. One wall preferably is inclined such that it forms an acute included angle with the other wall such that a pocket of vee-shaped cross section having its apex adjacent the base is formed. This pocket construction helps keep the scoop upright. The holder can include a hinged lid that can function as a retaining wall.

Abstract: A paint brush pocket of one piece construction defined by a sleeve having a first closed end and a second open end, the cross section of the sleeve dimensioned to the cross section of that portion of a paint brush to which the bristles are attached, the depth of the sleeve dimensioned to the length of the paint brush from that portion to which the bristles are attached to the end of the bristles, it being understood that different size sleeves will be used for different sized paint brushes, the second open end of the sleeve having a generally U-shaped tongue to engage the rim of an open paint can, the U-shaped tongue extending over the rim and depending downwardly within the paint can and thus positioning the sleeve in juxtaposition to the circular outer surface of the paint can.

Abstract: A bait rigging tool holder system comprises a rectangular base plate. The base plate is positionable in an essentially vertical plane with upper attachment apertures and lower attachment apertures. Laterally aligned upper coupling apertures and laterally aligned lower coupling apertures are provided. A rectangular upper support plate is positionable in an essentially horizontal plane with upper coupling recesses and screws coupling the upper support plate to the base plate. A plurality of support holes extends through the base plate. Further provided is a rectangular lower support plate. The lower support plate is positionable in a horizontal plane with coupling recesses and screws coupling the lower support plate to the base plate. A plurality of coupling holes extends through the base plate.

Abstract: A grease canister holder provides an improved method of storing one or two standard grease gun cartridges in an accessible location. The grease canister holder stores a plurality of grease canisters in a generally vertical orientation. The device is removably attachable to a vertical surface. The device includes a housing having a bottom wall and a peripheral wall extending upwardly from the bottom wall. A plurality of compartments is attached to and extends downwardly away from the bottom wall. Each of the compartments has a lower wall. The bottom wall has a plurality of openings therein. Each of the openings extends into one of the compartments. A bracket for releasably securing the housing to the vertical surface is attached to the housing.

Abstract: An improved cup holder is disclosed that is fully adjustable and gimbaled and also insulates the beverage it is holding. One embodiment of an adjustable cup holder according to the present invention, comprises an outer cup and an inner cup. The inner cup is arranged within said outer cup and capable of extending from and returning into said outer cup, said outer and inner cup combination forming a housing having a varying capacity, said housing capacity capable of changing to hold beverage containers of different depths and diameters. Another embodiment of a cup holder, according to the present invention comprises a housing to hold a beverage container and a holder mounting device mounted to said housing. The mounting device comprising a flexible strap and a buckle, with the buckle mounted to one end of the strap and the other end of said strap wrapping around a body. The strap is then attached back to the buckle such that the body is held within the strap.

Abstract: An aluminum cleaning tool holder that is rust-proof and may be hung outdoors. The cleaning tool holder has an aluminum profile into which attachment panels featuring rubber rings for hanging may be slid. Attachment panels may feature various numbers of rings and may be mixed and matched according to necessity, with more or fewer rubber rings added. Plastic lids secure the attachment panels in place. Each rubber ring features a series of interior rubber grips which are flexible and thus can accommodate a wide arrange of pole sizes from thick to thin. Additionally, each rubber grip features a hook in the front from which smaller items such as cleaning supplies or other tools may be suspended.

Abstract: A bracket having a support member that can be removeably inserted into a seam between adjacent wall-forming elements that have been stacked to form a wall. A hanger portion connected to the support member is shaped to support a planter, vase, sign, or other item to be displayed.

Abstract: A holder for supporting a vase in an upright position has a base member. An adhesive is coupled to a bottom surface of the base member. The adhesive is used to coupling the holder onto a surface on which the vase is to be displayed. A holding member is coupled to the base. The holding member is used for holding the vase in an upright position.

Abstract: A holder for supporting and holding at least one article relative to and spaced apart from a support surface is provided. The holder includes a receptacle, a clamp configured to couple the receptacle to the support surface, and a coupling arm coupled between the receptacle and the clamp. The coupling arm is coupled to the receptacle at a receptacle coupling joint, and the coupling arm is coupled to said clamp at a clamp coupling joint. Both the receptacle coupling joint and the clamp coupling joint permit movement in more than one plane. Preferably, at least one of the coupling joints is a ball joint.

Abstract: A Hair-Dryer Holder to provide a safer, more economical, and stable receptacle with multiple hair dryer handle insertion slots permitting a variable positioning feature and upright installation to the right, left or forward wall relative to the user's stance in front of a bathroom mirror and the user's preference to insert the hair dryer so that the handle can be parallel to the wall and therefore less obstructive. The receptacle provides three handle insertion slots being 90 degrees offset from each other in series, each said slot similarly as said receptacle being variably sized and tapered to accommodate most said hair dryers. A built-in hook at the front of said receptacle to accommodate most attaching electrical cords.

Abstract: Secure pen holding mechanism including a seat body formed with a slide socket, a resilient locating latch hook bottom end of which is inlaid in a wall of the slide socket and a holding body having a slide body and at least one resilient clamping arm. The slide body is slidably disposed in the slide socket of the seat body. A locating channel section is formed on outer face of a side wall of the slide body. A sliding end of the locating latch hook is slidable within the guide channels of the locating channel section so as to control and stop the slide body at different extending/retracting positions in the slide socket. The slide body is formed with a fitting cavity for accommodating a pen therein. The pen is clamped by the resilient clamping arm.

Abstract: A display device includes a housing for engaging into an article and having one or more projections formed in the outer peripheral portion for engaging into the article and for locking the housing to the article. A casing is secured on the housing. A hanger device has a block rotatably received in the casing, a board secured on the block, and an actuator attached to the block and engageable into the housing and rotatable force the projections to lock the block to the article. The board has an edge to be engaged into the casing and to be locked to the casing.

Abstract: A cat litter scoop holder that includes scoop retaining walls that define a pocket for receiving a cat litter scoop. The holder includes a base upon which it sets upright. Its sides can be open to promote airflow. The pocket includes a drain. The base preferably is hollow such that it forms a chamber with the floor to help retain drainage. The holder preferably includes flanges disposed on each side of the scoop to help keep it in the pocket and constrain lateral scoop movement. One wall preferably is inclined such that it forms an acute included angle with the other wall such that a pocket of vee-shaped cross section having its apex adjacent the base is formed. This pocket construction helps keep the scoop upright. The holder can include a hinged lid that can function as a retaining wall.

Abstract: A flange for connecting a fan to a manway which enables the extension of lines from the exterior of the manway through the manway having the fan attached thereto, the flange having a top plate for connecting the flange to the fan, the top plate having a generally circular opening in the center thereof, a bottom plate for connecting the flange to the manway, the bottom plate having a generally circular opening in the center thereof, and a hollow sleeve having a cylindrical wall terminating in two generally circular ends, one of the two ends being connected to the bottom plate at the periphery of the opening in the bottom plate, and the other of the two ends being connected to the top plate at the periphery of the opening in the top plate, the sleeve having at least one opening in the wall for receipt of the lines.

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.

Abstract: A holder for a circle gazing globe has a receiver for receiving the tubular neck of the gazing globe and a member affixed to the receiver and encircling at least a portion of the gazing globe when the gazing globe is mounted in the receiver. The encircling member takes a variety of forms. In one aspect, a hanger is carried on the encircling member for movably coupling the encircling member and the gazing globe to a fixed support surface. In another aspect, at least two fingers are resiliently coupled to the receiver and have at least one portion engageable with the gazing globe to releasably mount the gazing globe in the receiver.

Abstract: A fence mounting bracket for use with a fence, railing, or the like having upright posts, lateral rails extending between the posts, and upright picket boards extending between the rails. The bracket comprises a body having a peripheral wall defining a T-shaped opening including a rail opening portion for receiving an end of one of the rails and two picket opening portions for receiving an edge of one of the picket boards. The peripheral wall has opposing side walls that are slanted and/or inwardly flanged to receive the rails when they are positioned either horizontally or at an angle to horizontal. The picket opening portions extend through the side walls to permit the picket boards to seat flush against the upright posts so that little or nor gap remains therebetween.

Abstract: A circular power saw includes a saw base having a stand and a table on the stand, and a tool rack coupled to one side of the stand and turned between the open position and the close position for keeping tools.

Abstract: Plural resilient gripping members grasp the handle or shaft of a toothbrush. Two opposed sets of resilient gripping members are mounted in a recess in the body of the toothbrush holder to form a grasping mechanism. Because the gripping members are resiliently deformable, they will grip between one another brush handles that have a wide range of dimensions and profiles.

Abstract: A display rack for holding bottles by the neck has stackable units with keyways for holding the bottles. Each unit has a vertically extending central hub with a horizontally extending flange attached thereto. A downwardly extending skirt is attached to the flange. The keyways are formed in the skirt alone or in the flange and skirt. An upper portion of each hub has a smaller dimension than a lower portion of the hub so that one unit may be stacked on top of another unit to accommodate a desired number of bottles.

Abstract: Apparatuses and systems for mounting an adjustable arm for a peripheral device. The systems are configurable mounting systems for mounting an arm device. The systems comprise a set of components which may be configured to create a clamp mount, a wall mount, a “reverse” wall mount, or table or “flat” mount, a panel mount, and a slat mount. The components of the mounting apparatuses and systems all include a shaft holder for receiving the shaft of the arm apparatus. A variety of attachment configurations are provided to attach the shaft holder to a surface.

Abstract: The device method of holding a mouth of a bag. The mouth of a bag is drawn through the inside of a hoop, and then is folded around the outside of the hoop. The open edge of the mouth of the bag is positioned below the outside of the hoop. An elastic O-ring is then stretched around the portion of the bag end which overlies the hoop. The O-ring is positioned on the hoop beneath a shelf and is stretched around a lug on a sloping support to hold the bag securely. Triangular openings allow finger insertion to remove the band.

Abstract: A bracket for securely positioning an anti-lock braking system sensor on a heavy-duty vehicle axle adjacent to wheel hub tone ring teeth is formed from a single piece of robust material such as sheet steel. A steel blank of a certain size and shape preferably is stamped from the sheet steel and is formed by a multi-stage process into the final bracket configuration. The bracket includes a tubular portion formed with a continuous opening for receiving the sensor and a retaining sleeve. A pair of spaced-apart, parallel rearwardly extending bracket feet ensure proper positioning of the sensor relative to the tone ring teeth, and enable use of the bracket in various applications having different wheel hub and/or axle spindle configurations.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and improved apparatus for holding a bottle in an inverted position. The apparatus is comprised of a receiving end and a support frame. The receiving end is sized for receipt of the spout of the bottle therethrough and to provide resistive engagement with the bottle. The support frame is connected to the receiving end to provide stability when placed upon a surface.

Abstract: A nutrient feeding support apparatus for providing an effective and efficient manner of securing a feeding syringe or tube. The nutrient feeding support apparatus includes a bracket assembly including a first bracket and a second bracket which is removably mounted to the first bracket and which is adapted to be removably mounted to a bed; and also includes a support assembly including an elongate member upon which the first bracket is adjustably and securely mounted, and also including a feeding device support member being securely attached to a top end of the elongate member, and further including a support adapter being removably mounted to the feeding device support member for supporting a feeding device.

Abstract: A mount for supporting an open umbrella from an object has a bracket adapted to be secured to a portion of the object and a holder for supporting the umbrella. The holder has a receptacle adapted to receive and support the downwardly inserted handle of the umbrella and a yoke oriented to receive the shaft of the umbrella. A spring biased pin permits rapid insertion and removal of the shaft into and from the yoke. Preferably, the receptacle is slidably engaged relative to the yoke so that the umbrella canopy can be lowered to closely shield the object. A hinge connecting the holder to the bracket permits the umbrella to be positioned at any desired angle in relation to the object.

Abstract: A flag holder for use on a sign stand which includes a support member and a spring member so configure to releasably secure a plurality of flags. The support member includes a mounting surface adaptable to secure the flag holder to the sign stand, a guide pocket or flange extending from the mounting surface, and a base flange extending from the mounting surface to support the end of the staff. The spring member of the flag holder is secured to the support member and engages the flag staff. The spring member applies enough force on the flag staff to prevent displacement of the flag, yet allows the staff to be easily inserted and removed.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a line barrier system and method of installing such a system which includes, a plurality of modular supports having a base for mounting to the structure, with the supports having at least one projecting member extending in a fixed position from said base; a fastener for mounting said plurality of modular supports to the structure; and, at least one generally translucent line fixedly attached to said projecting member on more than one of said plurality of modular supports to provide a line barrier between the bird and the structure.

Abstract: computer cooling fan includes a fan and a plastic fan holder fixedly fastened to the computer mainframe, monitor, computer table, or the like, and adapted to hold the fan, the fan having a fan stand capable of supporting the fan on a flat surface positively, a fan blade, and a fan head unit pivoted to the fan stand and turned to move the fan blade to the desired angle and controlled by an on/off switch at the fan stand to rotate the fan blade, the fan holder having a receptacle adapted to hold the fan stand of the fan.

Abstract: A combination square having planar contact surfaces greater than one and one-half inches in width so that a sufficient section of the squares contact surfaces make contact with the sides of the tubing for accurate measurements to be made. The contact surfaces are formed on a base member bracket and include a planar, vertical contact face; a planar bottom contact face oriented at a ninety degree angle with respect to the vertical contact face and having a first end edge in connection with a vertical bottom end edge of the vertical contact face, and a planar forty-five degree contact face oriented at a forty-five degree angle with respect to the vertical contact face and the bottom contact face and having an angled bottom end edge in connection with a second end edge of the bottom contact face.

Abstract: Disclosed is a support system for an inverted toothpaste tube. The support system has a housing formed of a one piece plastic construction, fabricated of a rigid material selected from the class of rigid materials including plastic, ceramic and metal, preferably plastic. The housing is further provided with a flat circular lower end for being positioned securely on a counter as well as a circular upper end. A frusto-conical exterior surface is located therebetween with a central bore therethrough. The bore has a vertical central axis with the exterior surface at an angle from the vertical axis of the bore. The central bore has a cylindrical lower part of a reduced diameter and a length for receiving the toothpaste cap. The central bore also has a cylindrical upper portion of an enlarged diameter and a length to receive a lower portion of the tube. The bore also has a frusto-conical intermediate section between the upper and lower portions for receiving and supporting the shoulder.

Abstract: A beverage container holder formed with an upright body configured with an open top cavity and includes a downwardly projecting stem configured to complementally fit the cross section of a car door pocket or center console opening.

Abstract: A tooth brush holder having a housing with a receptacle therein for receiving a tooth brush. A cover is mounted for rotation about said housing. The cover has an opening in alignment with the receptacle. The housing includes facilities for closing the receptacle when the tooth brush is removed so that the user cannot replace it until a predetermined time has elapsed.

Abstract: A beverage container holder formed with an upright body configured with an open cavity and includes a downwardly projecting stem configured to complementally fit the cross on of a car door pocket or center console opening.