Abstract: A lock mechanism is disclosed herein that can be used to lockingly secure and release sections of an apparatus relative to one another. The lock mechanism can lockingly secure the sections of the apparatus relative to one another in a plurality of different positions and, when released or unlocked, can allow the sections of the apparatus to rotate relative to one another and to different ones of the plurality of different positions.

Abstract: A holding frame and a housing assembly for an electronic device. The holding frame is used to hold a motherboard and at least one peripheral device. The holding frame includes a main holder, a linkage member, and a rotational holder. The motherboard is mounted onto the main holder via the linkage member. The peripheral device is mounted onto the rotational holder. The rotational holder is pivoted to the main holder to rotate on the main holder. The installation of the motherboard or the peripheral device will not be interfered by the structure of the holding frame. The housing assembly includes a case body and the holding frame. The holding frame is disposed within the case body. The installation of mounting the motherboard and the peripheral device onto the holding frame can be performed outside the case body without being interfered by the case body.

Abstract: A camera system is configured to detachably couple to a camera mount, which in turn can be attached to an apparatus. The camera mount is a spring clamp including two arms, each include a handle component and a jaw component. The spring clamp can be attached to an apparatus when the two jaw components are closed around the apparatus. A strap is adjustably coupled to the spring clamp and is tightened around the apparatus to further secure the apparatus. In some cases, a flexible neck is fastened to the camera mount, and the camera system is detachably coupled to the flexible neck. This allows a mounted camera system to be situated at any desired angle for taking photographs.

Abstract: A trash bag securing device has a rotatable member and a stationary member. The stationary member is attached to the trash receptacle. The rotatable member has a first bag securing means which may include a bag containment area. The stationary member includes a second bag securing means which may include a point.

Abstract: A hardware mounting bracket is provided with a bracket body adapted to be mounted to a support surface. A rigid retainer is provided on one end of the bracket body to receive hardware supported thereon. At least one elongate biasing retainer is provided on another end of the bracket body spaced apart from the rigid retainer, to engage hardware supported thereon and to provide a loaded surface contact with hardware supported thereon. A hardware mounting assembly, hardware for mounting to a support surface, and method for mounting hardware are also provided.

Abstract: A bracket assembly for mounting an electrical device to a support includes a bracket and a back plate. The bracket has first and second fastener openings. The second fastener opening is elongated. The back plate has third and fourth fastener openings. The third fastener opening is closed. The fourth fastener opening is elongated and open. A slot in the back plate provides access to the fourth fastener opening. A first fastener is received in the first and third fastener openings. A second fastener is received in the second and fourth fastener openings.

Abstract: A vehicle windshield wiper motor including an output shaft and an attachment device for attaching a mounting structure onto a tube, the attachment device including an attachment base and a plate. The base includes at least five attachment members for attaching parallel rods therebetween, three attachment members forming a first group being spaced around the output shaft of the motor, and two attachment members forming a second group being placed at a sufficient distance from at least one of the three attachment members of the first group to form a cavity capable of holding the tube, the cavity being closable by the plate. A mounting structure can mount such a windshield wiper motor.

Abstract: A clamping device is used for clamping an object. The clamping device includes a main body, an actuating mechanism, and two clamping arms. The actuating mechanism is disposed within the main body. The actuating mechanism includes a gear and cam, which are coaxial with each other. Each of the two clamping arms has an extension part. The two extension parts are engaged with two opposite sides of the gear. In a case that the engaging element is engaged with the cam, the two clamping arms are in an open status. In a case that the engaging element is disengaged with the cam, the gear is driven by the cam to be rotated. As the gear is rotated, the two extension parts are towed to be linearly moved. Consequently, the two clamping arms are switched from the open status to a clamping status.

Abstract: A cradle for a handheld electrical device comprises a base constructed to support the device such that the device can be freely placed on and removed from the base. At least one arm is operatively connected to the base for movement relative to the base and the device. An actuator moves the arm between a release position wherein the arm is spaced from the device, allowing the device to be freely removed from and placed on the base, and a hold position wherein the arm engages and holds the device in the cradle. The cradle is adapted for attachment to an object in a first orientation on a right-hand side of the object and in a second orientation on a left-hand side of the object. The cradle is arranged to hold the device in an upright position in both orientations.

Abstract: A bracket is formed from a front member and a back member. The front member includes a curvilinear portion flanked by first and second wing portions. The back member includes a central portion flanked by first and second end portions. The first and second wing portions of the curvilinear portion are secured by fasteners to the first and second wing portions, respectively, in a manner which forms a clamping area between the curvilinear portion and the central portion to frictionally attach the bracket to a received pipe/pole member. First and second upright members extend from the first and second wing portions, respectively. The first and second upright members support attachment of covering for boxing in of the received pipe/pole member and concealment of the bracket.

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 clamping bushing which, due to the particular eccentric geometry and composite materials used to manufacture the same, comprising elastomers (14, 15) and metal sheets (10, 11), is suitable for the reduction of principally vertically acting vibrations and structure-borne sound which can arise in machines/gearboxes and, in particular, in wind turbines.

Abstract: An apparatus for collecting such items as leaves, debris or hair is constructed of an outer channel and an inner hoop frame. The outer channel frame and the inner hoop frame permits a trash bag to be attached between the two frames so that the apparatus is contoured to, envelopes and attaches to an opening of a bag. In this way items such as leaves or other debris can be swept into the bag with a portion of the device serving as a dustpan edge/shoveling ramp to accommodate the sweepings of the leaves or other items into the bag.

Abstract: An embodiment of the invention provides for an assembly for securing equipment to a tank. The assembly comprises a base, a split ring, and a clamp. The base comprises a tank engagement portion, a base aperture, a lip positioned along a perimeter of the base aperture, and a first mating surface. The split ring is arranged to be at least partially positionable within the base. The split ring comprises a split ring aperture and a second mating surface in contact with the first mating surface when the split ring is partially positioned within the base. The clamp is positionable to hold the first mating surface in contact with the second mating surface. The clamp comprises a clamp aperture, a first contact surface, and a second contact surface. When the clamp is positioned to hold the mating surfaces in contact, the first contact surface contacts the base, and the second contact surface contacts the split ring.

Abstract: The present teachings relate to a device configured to secure an instrument and to be removably mounted to a platform. The device can comprise a mounting base platform, a guide rod plate, and a securing means. The guide rod plate can be slidably secured to the mounting base platform, and the securing means can be configured to slidably move the guide rod plate with respect to the mounting base platform. The device can secure an instrument within, for example a firearm or a scope. The device can be mounted to a platform, for example, a camera tripod.

Abstract: A bracket assembly is provided for use in one example for joining a kitchen plinth to an end panel of a kitchen unit. The bracket assembly includes a first bracket part and a second bracket part. The first bracket part has a recess defined therein in which a protrusion member of the second bracket part is engaged therein in use.

Abstract: A mounting bracket for securing a raingutter-mountable roof rack system to the bed or cargo management rail of a pickup truck or SUV. The bracket comprises a simple device with a minimal number of parts required for removably clamping the bracket to the side member of a vehicle bed. The bracket is simple to install, may be located anywhere along the side of the vehicle bed, and does not require the presence of a bed cover system for attachment to the vehicle. The bracket attaches to the side of the vehicle's bed in a manner that does not consume a substantial amount of space within the bed of the vehicle, and it may be used in conjunction with a tonneau cover without interfering with the operation of the cover.

Abstract: The present teachings relate to a device configured to secure an instrument and to be removably mounted to a platform. The device can comprise a mounting base platform, a guide rod plate, and a securing means. The guide rod plate can be slidably secured to the mounting base platform, and the securing means can be configured to slidably move the guide rod plate with respect to the mounting base platform. The device can secure an instrument within, for example a firearm or a scope. The device can be mounted to a platform, for example, a camera tripod.

Abstract: A multipurpose support for attachments mountable to the tow hitch of a vehicle. The support comprises a main body adapted to receive an attachment and a coupling means for a quick release coupling of the main body to the tow hitch of a vehicle.

Abstract: A base plate 1 for fixing an object 2 to an installation surface, comprising a plate-like base body 11 having a mounting portion 11a on its upper surface for mounting the object 2, and a fixing piece 12 having bolt-fastened portions 15 which are to be fastened onto the installation surface by means of fixing bolts. Portions to be fitted 13 are provided on side surfaces of the base body 11, a fitting portion 16 is provided at an end of the fixing piece 12 to detachably fit to the portion to be fitted 13, and the fixing piece 12 is detachably attached to the side surface of the base body 11. The base plate 1 has various uses, and also allows for easily fixing of the object even in a narrow and tight place.

Abstract: The present teachings relate to a device configured to secure an instrument and to be removably mounted to a platform. The device can comprise a mounting base platform, a guide rod plate, and a securing means. The guide rod plate can be slidably secured to the mounting base platform, and the securing means can be configured to slidably move the guide rod plate with respect to the mounting base platform. The device can secure an instrument within, for example a firearm or a scope. The device can be mounted to a platform, for example, a camera tripod.

Abstract: A conduit mounting system includes a plurality of modular components. Each modular component includes first and second transverse sides that are spaced apart and substantially parallel with one another and third and fourth longitudinal sides that are spaced apart and substantially parallel with one another. The third and fourth longitudinal sides extend between the first and second sides. Each modular component also includes a fifth side disposed between the first and second sides and between the third and fourth sides. The fifth side includes a conduit support surface disposed between first and second side contact portions. Each modular component also includes a flange having a first flange portion extending beyond a surface of the third side and a second flange portion extending beyond a surface of the first side contact portion of the fifth side.

Abstract: A roller type adjustable screen fixing apparatus includes: a fixing base, having at least one operating slot; at least one distal plate device disposed at an external side of the distal plate, having at least two distal plates embedded in the operating slot, and slidably moving in the operating slot, and a frame plate disposed at an external side of the distal plate; at least one linking device, having at least one roller installed in the operating slot and linked with the distal plate; and a containing space, defined by the upper frame plates of the corresponding distal plates for installing a screen. The distal plate is contractible in the operating slot for adjusting the containing space, such that the invention can fit screens of different sizes, and provide a convenient replacement and a dynamic adjustment.

Abstract: An attaching system for mounting a device to a weapon is provided. The attaching system includes an attaching ring, a mounting rail and a threaded attaching member. The attaching ring includes a weapon attaching portion, a retaining portion and an extending portion. The weapon attaching portion is configured to attach to a weapon. The retaining portion is configured to receive and hold a mounting rail. The retaining portion includes a retaining aperture. The extended portion is coupled between the weapon attaching portion and the retaining portion. The extending portion has a select length to space the weapon attaching portion from the retaining portion a select distance. The mounting rail is configured to be received in the retaining portion. The mounting rail has a threaded recess. The threaded attaching member is configured to pass through the retaining aperture and to threadably engage the threaded recess of the mounting rail.

Abstract: A clamp for gripping two members together, in which one of the members may be repositioned within the clamp between two orientations. The clamp is made of two jaws having facing flat surfaces. Each flat surface has a recess for accommodating one of the members, while each flat surface has two additional recesses representing the alternative positions of the second member which can be moved between the alternative positions by loosening the fastening device connecting the jaws.

Abstract: An adjustable clamp apparatus for use in automated handling equipment includes a ball mount portion that provides rotational adjustment and a clamp portion for securing a support arm in a plurality of different positions. The clamp portion comprises an opening having a rectilinear cross-section.

Abstract: The archery bow holder provides a mechanical means of supporting the bow when the bow is not being held by the archer during hunting, target shooting, or performing maintenance/tuning adjustments to the bow. The bow holder is made to be used in conjunction with; a commercially available hunter's tree stand, or as identified in this application a ground stand, or the work table mounting bar. The archery bow holder components may be made from a various mix of the following materials or from a single group of material; metal, alloy, or a group of synthetic or natural organic materials. During use the bow holder remains in the open position, ready to receive a bow until a bow limb is inserted into the bow holder and by the weight of the bow closes the arms. The mounting shaft and arm assembly can be rotated to hold and support the bow at various angles.

Abstract: A snap-on support has a body and a pair of spaced-apart arms supported by the body and adapted for snap-fit connection with a geomatics target device. The arms are moveable between an operative position wherein the arms extend outward from the body for securing the support to the geomatics target device and a stowed position wherein the arms are retracted generally adjacent to the body for storage of the support.

Abstract: A clip holder for eyeglasses, comprising a holding assembly comprising a wall. Protruding from the wall are first and second lateral walls having a ridge. Extending from the first and second lateral walls and the ridge is a retaining wall having a front wall. The retaining wall and the front wall merge together and terminate at a top wall. The holding assembly further comprises a bracket that extends from the wall. The ridge and the retaining wall have a cooperative shape and dimension to securely suspend eyeglasses. A swivel assembly comprises a hinge and a base wall. A clip assembly has a base wall and a concave wall. The clip assembly is mounted onto the bushing. The clip assembly is mounted onto a car visor, whereby a sufficient force is placed onto the clip assembly to cause the car visor to squeeze in between the ledge and a base wall.

Abstract: Devices and methods are provided for detachably securing cans for use in plumbing, painting, construction, and home improvement. The devices are configured for mounting a structure such as a ladder, scaffold, bench, tool box, saw horse, table, railing, pipe, wood, lumber, metal, or plastic support or other object and further configured for detachably securing cans, such as cans containing PVC glue or primer for a plumber's use. In one device, the securing members have two arms configured to be arranged in an open state for receiving the can with substantially zero insertion force. In that device, the arms have end portions with latching members configured to join together in a first engagement position with the can. In a closed state, the latching members are in a partially overlapping configuration that pulls the arms tightly around the circumference of the can and thereby supplies a compression fit with high pull-apart strength.

Abstract: A clamping mechanism is provided for supporting a plurality of tools for use in a folder gluer machine. The clamping mechanism includes first and second clamps. Each clamp defines a corresponding clamping cavity for receiving a tool therein. Each clamp is movable between a release position wherein the clamping cavity has a first configuration and a clamping position wherein the clamping cavity has a second configuration. A clamping structure is operatively connected to the first and second clamps. The clamping structure sequentially moves the first and second clamps to their clamping positions.

Abstract: An apparatus for securely displaying a pair of eyeglasses comprising a mounting member adapted to be securely attached to a display fixture, a base member coupled to the mounting member having a first end and a second end, and, a cap member having a first end and a second end. The base member and the cap member are pivotally coupled together near the first ends thereof such that the apparatus is moveable between an open configuration wherein the second ends of the cap member and the base member are spaced apart from each other and a closed configuration wherein the second ends of the cap member and the base member are in close proximity to each other. The second ends of the cap member and the base member have corresponding releasably locking features thereon configured to releasably lock the apparatus in the closed configuration.

Abstract: A clamp is provided for securing an accessory to a rail of a patient support apparatus. The clamp comprises a first jaw adapted to be placed on the rail, a second jaw coupled to the first jaw for movement between an open position and a closed position, a resilient member that is forced against the rail when the second jaw is moved from the open position to the closed position, and a latch coupled to the second jaw and movable relative to the second jaw between a latched position in which the second jaw is locked in the closed position relative to the first jaw and an unlatched position in which the second jaw is movable between the open and closed positions. The resilient member engages the rail with sufficient force to inhibit movement of the clamp along the rail when the second jaw is in the closed position.

Abstract: This invention's suspensory fastener for piping is characterized in that the fastener is arranged from the two members of a long band and short band, a coupled state maintaining means, which maintains a state wherein a bolt of a bolt-and-nut set that is provided at a lower end coupling portion of the above-mentioned long band is engaged with an opening with guiding entrance of lower end coupling portion of the above-mentioned short band and the two lower end coupling portions are overlapped with each other, is provided, and coupling and releasing of the coupling of the lower end coupling portion of the above-mentioned long band with the fastener coupling portion of the above-mentioned short band are enabled without separation of the bolt-and-nut set provided at the lower end coupling portion of the above-mentioned long band.

Abstract: A support system for a bird feeder. The support system allows vertical and circumferential adjustment of the bird feeder, and prevents dislodgement of the bird feeder from the support system.

Abstract: A medical accessory clamping system includes a table and an accessory clamp. The table has an upper surface and a lower surface, a first ridge positioned on the upper surface and a second ridge positioned on the lower surface of the table. The accessory clamp has a first clamping member and a second clamping member coupled to but separate from the first clamping member wherein the clamping members define a cavity for receiving a portion of the table. The first and second clamping members have recesses for receiving said first and second ridges of the table, respectively. A uniquely styled clamp and a table are also disclosed.

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: Mounting system for mounting an adjustable arm for a peripheral device. The system includes 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 include a shaft holder for receiving the shaft of the arm apparatus and a pair of L-shaped brackets. One of the brackets includes a pair of extending pins which are received within openings within the other flange when assembling the components.

Abstract: A connecting device for securing a down pipe to a wall comprises a first part fixable to the surface and a second part attachable to the first part and forming an at least partial enclosure for the pipe, the attachment of the second part to the first part being selectively adjustable, whereby spacing of the pipe from the wall is adjustable. Co-operative formations prevent slidable movement of the second part relative to the first part, in a given direction along the longitudinal axis of the pipe, but permit slidable movement of the second part relative to the first part in an opposite direction, along the longitudinal axis of the pipe, once the second part has been slidably attached to the first part.

Abstract: A device (10) for clamping and unclamping a standing prism pole (11) within a surveying instrument (13). A pair of opposing vise or jaw members (24, 25) are disposed with a geometrical configuration (18) forming a frame (19) having a cavity (20), the one vise (24) within cavity (20) fixedly mounted to frame (19), the other vise (25) within cavity (20) slidably movable towards and away from vise (24), and by which the standing prism pole (11) is clamped and unclamped by the jaw members (24, 25). A spacer arm (34) connects frame (19) to a support leg (37) of instrument (13). At the bottom of leg (37) a carrying handle (39) is connected for ease of moving instrument (13) from one point to another in either collapsed or uncollapsed mode for instrument (13).

Abstract: A portable and collapsible sunshade apparatus which can be conveniently folded up and carried in a bag so that the sunshade apparatus can be easily transported to the beach or other locations for attachment to a beach chair or lounge chair through use of a novel attachment clip. The universal clip enables any type of sunshade apparatus to be attached to any type of beach chair or lounge chair at any desired height above the occupant of the chair and at any desired angular orientation relative to the chair.

Abstract: A retention device for retaining a post adjacent a structure having at least one guardrail. The device includes a spacer member with generally opposed spacer first and second ends, an anchoring member for anchoring the spacer member to the structure, and a grasping member for grasping the post to the spacer member. The anchoring member releasably connects to the spacer member adjacent the spacer first end via a first securing assembly so as to clamp the guardrail there between. The grasping member releasably connects to the spacer member adjacent the spacer second end via a second securing assembly so as to clamp the post there between.

Abstract: The invention is based on a windshield wiper system with a wiper motor (10), which is fastened to a vehicle body by means of a linkage housing (12) connected to the wiper motor and by means of a wiper support (48,50,52) with a hollow profile (86,88,90). The linkage housing (12) has at least one screw fitting (16,18), which is disposed spaced apart from a drive-side bearing dome (28) and extends in its direction. The hollow profile *86,88,90) of the wiper support is guided between the at least one screw fitting and the bearing dome and is supported against the circumference surfaces (30,32,34) of the at least one screw fitting and/or the bearing dome (28).

Abstract: An adjustable holder for a container comprises a stationery member having a first surface for pressing against a first side of the container. A moveable member has a second surface for pressing against a second side of the container. First and second structures allow the moveable member to telescope with respect to the stationary member along a direction of adjustment. Third and fourth structures set a plurality of distances between the first and second surfaces. The third structure comprises a plurality of slots arranged along the direction of adjustment and oriented generally orthogonal to such direction. The fourth structure comprises a resiliently biased projection with a user-operated handle for being inserted into a desired slot. The holder adjusts to the size of the container, and, in preferred embodiments, can be made especially economically.

Abstract: A target clamp includes at least one plate, a biasing element disposed adjacent the plate, and an actuator adjacent the biasing element. When a target is disposed between the biasing element and the plate, the actuator can be moved from a first position to a second position to cause the biasing element to forcefully engage the target, thereby holding the target between the plate and the biasing element.

Abstract: A hanger support comprises a base comprising a vertical projection having a pivotal member at an upper end, a plurality of hanging grooves, a plurality of arc members each alternate with one of the hanging grooves, an upwardly raised tab at one end of the projection, and a lower flat abutted the tab. A pivotal engagement mechanism hinges to the other end of the projection of the base. The engagement mechanism comprises an opening at the free end and a slope on one edge of the opening; and a pair of parallel pad members on the bottom of the engagement mechanism; wherein the engagement mechanism is rotatable to cause the flat to contact the bottom of the engagement mechanism with the tab fastened in the opening by engaging the tab with the slope so that a plurality of hangers hung on the hanging grooves are clamped by the pad members in a locked state of the hanger support device. The fastening/unfastening of a hanger is by simply pivoting the engagement mechanism.

Abstract: Curtain mounting brackets for curtain rods for use with conventional blind bracket mounting devices of a blind assembly for attaching one or more curtain rods thereon in order to hold a curtain and/or valance thereto.

Abstract: A fast dismantling device comprises two C-shaped fitting rings, two shaft bolts, two pivots, two dial rods, and a connection rod. The fitting rings are provided with a through hole and are fitted over an outer tube. The shaft bolts include a head and a shank which is received in the through hole of the fitting rings. The pivots are disposed at the free ends of the shanks of the shaft bolts. The dial rods comprise a cam portion which is formed of two actuation pieces. The shaft bolts are disposed between the two actuation pieces. The actuation pieces are provided with a through hole for receiving the pivot. The connection rod is connected at both ends thereof with the dial rods. As the connection rod is wrenched to actuate the dial rods, the fast dismantling device is capable of fastening or unfastening simultaneously two pairs of inner and outer tubes.

Abstract: A hand truck carrier for securing a hand truck to a vehicle includes a carrier body and first and second members coupled to the body. The carrier body is attachable to the vehicle. The first and second members are selectively positionable in at least an open position and a closed position. In the open position, the members are spaced apart from each other to define therebetween a base plate receiving space in which a base plate of a hand truck can be received. In the closed position, the members are positioned closer to each other than in the open position, and to contact and apply a clamping force to top and bottom surfaces of the base plate, respectively, thereby securing the hand truck to the hand truck carrier.

Abstract: An improved stationery clamp includes a first clamp member, a second clamp member, an adjustable screw bolt and an elastic member to form an adjustable displacement between the first and second clamp member for engaging with a partition of various thickness. The stationery clamp further has a holding slot located on a top side for engaging and supporting various types of stationery set such as paper clip tray, name card rack, mobile phone dock, tape stand or the like. The stationery clamp has great versatility and applicability to mate with different office partitions and hold various types of stationery sets.