Abstract: A clamp assembly is disclosed for a tonneau cover for a vehicle wherein the clamp assembly includes a plurality of spacers disposed therein to facilitate installation thereof on a variety of vehicle types and styles.

Abstract: A hanger for hanging of garlands and the like around a doorway can be removably placed within a doorway, where it is secured by pressure and friction, thereby avoiding any damage to the door or door frame. The hanger includes outward extensions that extend outward of the door frame to permit hanging of garlands and the like on either side of the doorway. The hanger may also include one or more central extensions for supporting the garlands or the like centrally above the doorway so that the garland or the like does not hang downward too much, thus keeping the doorway clear. The hanger can also be a part of the decoration around the doorway. Various configurations of the hanger may fit different widths of door frames, including a wide range of door frame widths, and features of the hanger provide additional flexibility for different door configurations including sidelights.

Abstract: A tool container assembly includes a base container, a cover, rollers, a removable tool tray, and an extendable handle. The base container includes a storage space, and an upwardly facing opening into the storage space. The cover is movable between a closed position in which it substantially covers the upwardly facing opening and an open position in which it exposes the upwardly facing opening. The rollers are connected with the base container to enable transport of the tool container assembly. The removable tool tray is constructed and arranged to be removably carried by the base container and the tool tray is configured to store articles or tools therein. The extendable handle is operatively connected to the base container to facilitate tilted rolling transport of the tool container assembly. The removable tool tray is constructed to securely engage with the handle when the handle is in an extended position.

Abstract: An electronic device holder includes: a base; a pivot seat extending uprightly from the base; first and second pivot joints; a connector having front and rear end portions, the rear end portion of the connector being pivoted to the pivot seat through the first pivot joint so as to permit rotation of the connector relative to the pivot seat about a first axis; and a device holding seat having front and rear sides. The rear side of the device holding seat is pivoted to the front end portion of the connector through the second pivot joint so as to permit rotation of the device holding seat relative to the connector about a second axis.

Abstract: A device mounting platform apparatus having a reconfigurable biasing mechanism. The device mounting platform apparatus includes a frame member capable of being mounted in a vehicle and having a device mounting surface facing generally upward. A clamp member is slidably interconnected to the frame member along a first direction. A biasing mechanism is coupled between the frame and clamp members. The biasing mechanism is reconfigurable for urging a jaw portion of the clamp member along the first direction heading either toward or away from the frame member. The biasing mechanism is thus reconfigurable for either urging the clamp member open or urging it closed.

Abstract: There is disclosed a holder for eyewear which supports the eyewear for quick, easy, one-handed access by a user. A first jaw member is mounted on a base and a second jaw member is positioned a distance away from the first jaw member. A pair of glasses is inserted between the jaw members and adjusted to be releasably retained between the jaw members. Preferably, one of the jaw members is adjustable to permit a user to change the separation of the jaw members so as to accommodate a large variation of sizes of eyewear.

Abstract: A holder includes a base, a first carriage, a first elastic module, a second carriage, a second elastic module, and two clamping mechanisms. When a handheld electronic device is installed in the holder, the second carriage is driven towards the first carriage, and the second elastic module between the second carriage and the first carriage and the first elastic module between the first carriage and the base are both compressed. At this time, the first carriage drives the two clamping mechanisms to clamp the handheld electronic device so that the handheld electronic device is reliably fixed onto the second carriage.

Abstract: A locking bracket for securing virtually any commercial grade hand truck to the cargo bed of a delivery truck or any other surface for safety and security. The locking bracket generally comprises a flat mounting plate, a kick-lever pivotally attached to the mounting plate for kick-release, and a push rod attached to the other end of the lever. The push rod extends to a clamping mechanism including two upwardly protruding spaced blocks housing opposed laterally-closing clamping teeth. In operation, a hand truck is locked in place overtop in a standing position with the center strut of its nose plate clamped between the teeth. Urging the lever forward with one's foot drives the push rod which opens the clamping teeth for quick-kick release of the hand truck.

Abstract: A clamp for securing a surgical appliance post to a rail mounted on the side of a surgical table which clamp may be placed over and on the rail at any desired location by providing the clamp body with a passageway transverse the body of the clamp and parallel to the rail, the passageway having a lip on one edge of a width about the dimension of the rail for engaging the backside of the rail, and the passageway having a width greater than the rail on the opposite edge. A clamping device such as a screw or cam is mounted on the outermost portion of the clamp and is arranged to engage and secure the post as well as bind the clamp body to the rail. Additionally, the clamping arrangement of one of the preferred embodiments provides a means by which an appliance post may be gripped at any chosen angle rather than limited to a fixed orientation.

Abstract: A resizable device stand includes a suction base, an adjusting module mounted on the suction base, and a load-supporting module mounted on the adjusting module. The load-supporting module includes a housing, a pair of clamps, elastic pieces, and a wedge. The housing defines a first channel and a second channel therein. The clamps include vertical parts and horizontal parts. The horizontal parts are received in the first channel. The vertical parts extend upwardly from the housing. The elastic pieces are configured for driving the clamps to clamp the device. The wedge is received in the second channel, configured to press and open the clamps via the interaction of the inclined surfaces when receiving a user operation. The stand is adapted for supporting different types and sizes of devices.

Abstract: A universal cradle apparatus having a telescoping clamping mechanism formed of a drive frame and a cooperating drive shaft that is movable along a common operating axis with first and second mounting surfaces each positioned on a respective one of the drive frame and the drive shaft, and first and second jaw structures each being coupled to a respective one of the drive frame and the drive shaft adjacent to the respective mounting surface thereof, each of the jaw structures having a respective clamping surface thereon and forming mutually opposing interior clamping surfaces arranged adjacent to the mounting surfaces positioned therebetween, and the clamping surface on the second jaw structure being spaced above and inclined toward the respective mounting surface and resiliently flexible relative thereto.

Abstract: Apparatus for restricting movement of a lawn implement shaft, for use in a lawn implement support system in cooperation with a vertically upstanding support member for horizontal support of shafted lawn implements during storage or transportation thereof including a support post for supporting a first end of a shafted lawn implement in conjunction with the vertically upstanding support member for supporting a second end of the shafted lawn implement. Further the apparatus includes a shaft support hook mounted to the support post, and projecting outwardly therefrom for a predetermined distance, the support hook being curved generally vertically and at a predetermined angle away from a first generally vertical plane defined by the support post, with a distal end of the shaft support hook being curved back toward a second vertical plane defined by the support post and perpendicular to the first vertical plane to define a shaft support region intermediate the hook and the support post.

Abstract: A tool suspension device has a base bracket, multiple clamping elements and multiple sliding elements. The base bracket has a baseboard and a rail bracket. The rail bracket is formed on the baseboard and has an inner rail and an outer rail. The clamping elements are mounted slidably on the rail bracket and each has two clamps in pairs. Each clamp is mounted slidably on the outer rail and has two hooks and an arm. The hooks are mounted slidably in the outer rail. The arm is formed with the hooks and has a mounting hole. The sliding elements are mounted slidably in the rail bracket, are connected to the clamping elements and each has two sliding plates and two adjusting bolts. The sliding plates are mounted in the inner rail. The adjusting bolts are mounted in the mounting holes and connected to the sliding plates.

Abstract: An apparatus and method are disclosed for securing an electrical device at a desired location. The apparatus includes a housing comprising a support surface on which an electronic device can be supported and a pair of opposed jaw members mounted with the housing, locatable with respect to each other, and arranged to be urged against respective sides of an electronic device to thereby clamp the electronic device at a desired location. At least one of the jaw members includes a region arranged to urge the electronic device against the support surface when the electronic device is clamped at the desired location.

Abstract: A holder for a mobile electronic device includes first and second clamping jaws, at least the first clamping jaw being displaceable toward the second clamping jaw to clamp the mobile electronic device. The holder also includes a stop element and an entraining element connected to the first clamping jaw, the entraining element being shaped so that it is displaceable with respect to the stop element, namely jointly with the clamping jaw connected to it, in which case at least one extreme position corresponding to the maximum opening of the clamping jaw is defined in the displacement path by the impact of the stop element against the entraining element. The holder includes a damper element, which is mounted on the stop element and damps the stopping of the stop element against the entraining element.

Abstract: Device for extending the clamping width for a clamping tool, comprising a first rail to which a first workpiece abutment element is fixed, a second rail to which a second workpiece abutment element is fixed, a first bracket on which the first rail and the second rail are mounted for sliding displacement, and a second bracket on which the first rail and the second rail are mounted for sliding displacement, wherein the first bracket and the second bracket serve for engagement of the clamping tool thereon.

Abstract: A cable clamping apparatus for clamping cables, the cable clamping apparatus includes a base, a sliding member forming a plurality of dentations, and a blocking board forming a plurality of dentations corresponding to spares between the dentations of the sliding member; wherein the blocking board is mounted on the base, the sliding member slides on the base to press against the blocking board, and the dentations of the sliding member cooperate with the dentations of the blocking board to clamp the cables.

Abstract: A lid holding device is composed of an elongate sliding member held within a mounting base. The sliding member travels linearly with respect to the mounting base. The sliding member has a retainer clip. The mounting base has a pair of retainer clips connected to wing sections angling outward from the mounting base. The retainer clips engage the rim of a lid to hold it in place. The sliding member can travel to increase the distance between the retainer clips, thus accommodating a wide range of lid diameters.

Abstract: A communication device holder for vehicles includes an upper cover and a lower cover cooperating with the upper cover; a left wing member and a right wing member, which are horizontally displaceable, are disposed in between the upper cover and the lower cover; one end of the left wing member is formed with at least one clamping jaw, and the other end of the left wing member is formed with a horizontal rack; one end of the right wing member is formed with at least one clamping jaw, and the other end of the right wing member is formed with the horizontal rack and at least one raised portion, and the raised portion is connected with a post formed on the upper cover through a spring; the spring pushes the right wing member to displace towards the outside of the upper cover.

Abstract: A clamp assembly is disclosed for a tonneau cover for a vehicle wherein the clamp assembly includes a plurality of spacers disposed therein to facilitate installation thereof on a variety of vehicle types and styles.

Abstract: The present invention is to provide a dual-purpose position structure used as a hook and a dock comprising a base and another base, wherein the base is sheathed into the another base along a guiding track and two sides of a sliding trench of the base by using a guiding trench and two sides of a sliding plate of the another base, the another base is adjusted by engaging between a saw-toothed part of an elastic arm and a saw-toothed surface of the guiding track to form a dock with a size-adjustable containing space for setting an electronic apparatus therein or being hanged inversely on an office partition as a hook. At least one buckling device located on the supporting plate of the another base can be assembled with at least another buckling device located on a surface of the electronic apparatus.

Abstract: A module electronic device, for example a car radio, a navigation system or a radar detection system, comprising a fixed module fitted with external electrical contact elements, which is to be mounted on a wall, for example a dashboard, and a detachable module fitted with electronic components and external electrical contact elements, which detachable module can be connected to the fixed module in such a manner that the external electrical contact elements of the two modules are interconnected, wherein the fixed module and/or the detachable module comprise(s) at least one magnet, such that the detachable module can be connected to the fixed module through magnetic force.

Abstract: A mobile illumination apparatus. A universal clamp for attaching to wide range objects such that a broad range of clamping abilities are achieved. Incorporating into the clamp a self-locking ratcheting mechanism for adjusting over a range of spans and fold-out fingers for applying force to the object; the clamp folds up against or into the apparatus for transport or storage. An extendable-and-retractable neck mounting for a transducing-element head thereon, for activating-deactivating the transducing-element, and moving the head to hold an orientation so as to illuminate a region-of-immediate-interest or a particular target. Drive and control circuitry to maintain the illumination intensity substantially constant.

Abstract: A mounting assembly for a data storage device includes a data storage device, a base, a locking member, an operating member, a driving member and a resilient element. The data storage device includes a rear wall and a clipping member mounted to the rear wall. The base includes a bottom plate. The locking member and the driving member are slidably assembled on the bottom plate. The locking member engages with the clipping member to mount the data storage device in the base. The operating member is attached to the locking member on an opposite surface of the bottom plate. The driving member is driven by the locking member to push the data storage device out a certain distance. The resilient element retains the locking member at a locking position and drives the locking member back after the locking member is at an unlocking position.

Abstract: A laptop lock assembly is provided. The assembly includes a lock body configured to be coupled to a laptop, the lock body having a locking portion; a cable plug slidably coupled to the lock body, the cable plug including an arm; and a lock positioned at the lock body and configured to place the laptop lock assembly into a locked state in which the arm of cable plug and the locking portion of the lock body cooperate with one another to form an enclosed area between the arm of the cable plug and the locking portion of the lock body for constraining an object attached to or part of the laptop within the enclosed area, the lock being further configured to place the laptop lock assembly into an unlocked state in which the arm of the cable plug is slidably positioned away from the locking portion of the lock body, so that the object attached to or part of the laptop may be removed from the area.

Abstract: An adjustable mounting bracket for secure mounting as by adhesive attachment onto an exposed edge of a substrate, wherein the mounting bracket is adapted for quick and easy subsequent mounting of a selected structure such as tubing, wire bundles, etc., relative to the substrate. The adjustable mounting bracket includes a pair of slidably interfitting, generally L-shaped bracket members which cooperatively define a slidably overlying pair of mounting plates and an associated pair of slidably separable clamp jaw plates. The slidably interfitting mounting plates accommodate adjustable spaced-apart separation of the clamp jaw plates to seat firmly against opposed surfaces of the substrate edge, such as mounting onto a rib protruding from the substrate or mounting onto an inner diameter edge of an opening formed in the substrate.

Abstract: A holding device for holding a portable object includes a support platform (210), a first arm (120) coupled to the support platform, a second arm (130) coupled to the support platform, a biasing member (140) located between the first and second arms, a locking mechanism (150) capable of maintaining the first arm and the second arm in any one of a plurality of discrete positions with respect to each other, and a release button (260) capable of releasing the locking mechanism adjacent to the support platform. The biasing member is capable of urging at least a portion of the first arm and at least a portion of the second arm toward each other.

Abstract: An x-ray cassette holder and clips capable of holding various types of x-ray cassettes including aluminum cassettes and tunnel cassettes. The clips when used with the tunnel cassettes allow for the changing of the vinyl cassette without releasing the cassette holder. The shaft or upright structure is calibrated to allow for easy positioning of the height of the cassette.

Abstract: An apparatus for holding an electronic device is described which includes first and second brackets slidably joined together with one another and moveable to expand away from, and contract toward, one another along an operating path. The apparatus further includes first and second braces provided on the first and second brackets, respectively, and spaced apart from one another along the operating path and a biasing element biasing the first and second brackets toward one another. The first and second braces are configured to grasp an electronic device therebetween. The apparatus is part of a retaining unit also described which includes the mounting apparatus, a pivoting member, a swiveling member, and a base unit.

Abstract: An attachment assembly for a personal digital assistant (PDA) includes a first cover portion, a second cover portion and an attachment unit. At a front surface of the first cover portion is formed a plurality of fastening holes to adequately locate attachment arms for holding the PDA. The attachment unit includes an attachment body. A projection piece, an opened ring, a rod and a stopper piece are formed at a first side of the attachment body to mount with to a gear, a lock, a pressing button, a fastening frame, a first short resilient member and a second short resilient member. A slot is formed at a second side of the attachment body to receive the fastening frame and the long resilient member. By pressing down the pressing button, the lock, the gear and the long resilient member interact with one another to achieve the attachment of the PDA.

Abstract: The fast-acting clamp for a musical instrument is selectively attached to an extending support and has a bracket, a connector, a threaded rod and a positioning assembly. The bracket is U-shaped. The connector is attached to the bracket. The threaded rod extends through the bracket. The positioning assembly has a base, a primary retainer, a secondary retainer and two springs. The base is attached to the bracket. The primary retainer is mounted pivotally on the base and has a tab, a semicircular notch and two edges. The secondary retainer is mounted pivotally on the base and has a semicircular notch and two edges. The springs connect to the base and the retainers to press the retainers inward. The tab is pressed to release the threaded rod so the fast-acting clamp can be quickly attached to or released from an extending support.

Abstract: A sportboard storage apparatus, which is mountable onto a supporting surface, and which can be modified to store a variety of different types of boards which have two opposed ends that are catchable. Such as surfboards, skateboards and skis. The apparatus comprises two parts, one part of which is mounted to the support surface, and the other part of which is slideably attached to the mounted part. The sportboard is held in the apparatus by a pair of sleeves, which engage the ends of the sportboard and hold it in place on the apparatus. The apparatus provides an easy way to store sportboards.

Abstract: A practice board holder for use in combination with a martial arts practice board having side edges of substantially equal thickness or having formed depressions in both side edges. The device in one embodiment features tapered handles to improve grip and cooperatively slots for engagement the side edges of conventional martial arts practice boards. Further increase in grip of the board is provided by location of the cleats in the slots which frictionally engages depressions in the side edges of the practice board. The device in another embodiment also employs a pointed piercing cleat to engage practice boards by piercing the side edge and may also be used as a kit in combination with handle mounts and a belt to attach to a conventional heavy punching bag. Additional utility is provided by handle mounts which allow for attachment of the board holders to a wall mounted or swivel mounted rail.

Abstract: The quick clamp and quick release device is incorporated in a clamp that can quickly clamp and release an object between two plates. The quick clamp and quick release device enables a user to quickly clamp an object with one hand and without the need for mechanical assistance to increase the clamping pressure on the clamped object like a screw clamp or a ratcheting clamp. The quick clamp and quick release device enables a user to quickly clamp and release objects such as bicycles, shotguns and other objects without damaging those objects in the clamping process. The clamp can be mounted to a wall, table or other structure to provide a convenient and easy way to store and mount objects.

Abstract: A clamp device which is intended for clamping to the top of a door frame so that e.g. a swing can be suspended therefrom. The clamp device includes an elongate bar member 12. Slidably mounted on the bar 12 is a first engagement element 11 and a second engagement element 13. In use the shoulders 11a, 13a of the engagement elements 11, 13 hook over the top of the architrave of the door frame and the engagement elements 11, 13 clamp the door frame therebetween. The engagement element 13 is fixed in place on the bar 12 and the engagement element 11 is adjustable but lockable in the clamping position by a grab plate 21 engaged with the first engagement 11 by adjustment shaft 22. Mountings 28 are provided at each end of the bar 12 for attachment of the suspension cords of e.g. a swing.

Abstract: A mobile computer rack is constructed to include a mounting plate and a carrier plate relatively slidably coupled to each other, a spring connected between the carrier plate and the mounting plate and adapted to pull the carrier plate and the mounting plate toward each other, a front sliding track and a rear sliding track respectively located on the carrier plate and the mounting plate and adapted to hold down a mobile computer on the mobile compute rack when the carrier plate pulled out of the mounting plate, and a plurality of sliding retainers respectively mounted in the front and rear sliding tracks and adapted to secure the loaded mobile computer in position.

Abstract: The invention is incorporated in a clamp that can quickly clamp and release an object between two plates. The invention enables a user to quickly clamp an object with one hand and without the need for mechanical assistance to increase the clamping pressure on the clamped object like a screw clamp or a ratcheting clamp. The invention enables a user to quickly clamp and release objects such as bicycles, shotguns and other objects without damaging those objects in the clamping process. The clamp can be mounted to a wall, table or other structure to provide a convenient and easy way to store and mount objects.

Abstract: An inexpensive, durable, clamping-action type mountable holder and area organizer for securing a relatively wide range and variety of objects, particularly open- and close-end containers, including a broad range of Dim. cans, and a method of lockingly and stably holding desired objects that possess opposing curved and/or straight lipped edges, in convenient locations for ready access, whereby the object is secured in place with a single unidirectional pushing force applied to the object itself, but is instantly releasable with a minimum of force and movement/manipulation via a second low-magnitude unidirectional pushing force exerted on the object so as to effect a tipping action of the object relative to the holder. Single wire and single sheet metal embodiments are disclosed, and adjustability of each of such embodiments is provided to extend the range of object sizes accommodated by the holder.

Abstract: A laptop lock for securing portable computers and the like against theft with an entrapment mechanism for securing one or more cables, cords, wires, or the like, which is adaptable for locking the one or more cables, cords, wires, or the like to a base.

Abstract: A stable, small size, and ajustable support with a multi-stage clamping mechanism that not only provides a clamping function but also a free-standing function and includes a fixing unit and a moving unit to define a first clamping distance via a resilient element. The primary clamp can be rotated individually, or the primary claim and the auxiliary clamp can be rotated together, so as to further provide a second or third clamping distance.

Abstract: A clamp for fixing a seat post to a seat tube provided with a slit in a longitudinal vertical plane. The clamp has a pair of deformable branches defining a through hole having a cylindrical inner surface; a slit between the elastically deformable branches; and a tightening screw that draws up the two facing surfaces and reduces the diameter of the cylindrical inner surface.

Abstract: An arrangement for fixing an optical component part in position in a device housing, comprising a holder which is connected to a housing and which presses the component part into a cutout in the housing accompanied by pretensioning. The holder is fashioned in one piece from elastic material and is provided with clamps that are formed integral with it, at least one of which clamps presses the component part against a reference plane in direction of one of the coordinates X, Y, Z accompanied by pretensioning, and fastening elements are formed integral with the holder for securing it to the housing.

Abstract: A chain saw holder for supporting and selectively locking a chain saw to a vehicle such as a trailer, truck, van, etc. The holder includes a cutter bar retaining portion for frictionally engaging the chain saw cutter bar and a handle retaining portion for selectively receiving and capturing the chain saw elongate front handle. A stop member is selectively moveable along an elongate arm for selective placement over the U-shaped section and capturing the chain saw handle.

Abstract: A cable lock assembly has a base, a cylinder, a cable and a cord holder. The base is adapted to be attached to the computer with a fastener. The cylinder is mounted on the base and has a lock unit, a keyhole and a lock post. The cable is detachably connected to the base with one end and locked by the lock post. The other end of the cable is used to loop around an object. The cord holder is detachably attached to the base and locked by the lock post to hold the cords of the computer. Consequently, the computer can be locked to an object with the cable lock assembly. The computer will not be stolen or inappropriately moved even if the cords of the computer are cut off or are pulled out from the computer.

Abstract: An externally mounted speaker for a notebook computer mainly has a moveable speaker box assembled on the back side of a screen; when the screen is in a vertical position, the speaker box can be pulled out of a box mounting slot to protrude outward and face directly across the user for obtaining the most stereo sound effect.

Abstract: A mounting platform having first and second frame members being slidably interconnected along a first direction, at least one of the first and second frame members including a device mounting surface positioned relative to the first direction; one or more clamping members coupled to each of the first and second frame members, each of the clamping members including a clamping surface being spaced above and inclined toward the device mounting surface; and a biasing member coupled between the first and second frame members for biasing the first and second frame members toward one another along the first direction.

Abstract: A display apparatus for displaying an article such as a pneumatic tire includes an elongate base with a substantially planar top surface and article support members projecting from said top surface at opposed ends of the base. Opposed side or lateral article support members are also provided each having an elongate side wall for supporting the article and connection means are provided projecting from opposed ends of each of the side article support members for removable and adjustable inner connection with the article support members on the base to provide a display for displaying an article such as a pneumatic tire in a vertical position and with the ability to accommodate different sizes of tires.

Abstract: An electronic apparatus has a casing, electrically insulating separating plates arranged in the casing, electronic components arranged in proximity to the separating plate, and a securing member. The separating plate has latch regions each having a top and latch grooves below the top. The securing member is snap-fitted on the latch region and has a pawl engaged with the latch grooves and a securing portion to secure the upper edge of the electronic component. The separating plate electrically insulates one electronic component from another electronic component. The latch regions have different heights.

Abstract: An assembly to selectively hold, position and provide a stable platform for a light source has malleable legs. The assembly has a pair of clamp members attached to a base. The legs attach to the base and are formed of electrical cable with an elastomeric insulation coating. An extension tube can interconnect the clamp member to the malleable, bendable leg portion to further increase the range of the flexible leg stand.

Abstract: An adjustable support member for attaching fluorescent lamps to a light strip fixture body. The adjustable support member is easily adjusted to accommodate fixture bodies having a variety of widths, thereby simplifying the upgrading of existing light fixtures to use more energy efficient bulbs. The support member includes a generally planar support body having a pair of channels formed thereon, and a pair of angle brackets which may be slid into the respective channels to a desired width. The angle brackets are held at a desired width by the ratchet/pawl effect of mating detents formed on the support body and the angle brackets. The channels are formed by stamping generally L-shaped channel members integral with the support body material. A reflector having a center ridge is formed to have a mounting tab by cutting a generally U-shaped opening along the center ridge. The mounting tab is then easily flattened for attachment to the support body for installing the reflector as part of the fixture upgrade.