Abstract: A canned beverage fixture attachable to the interior of an automobile; a handle portion of the fixture can be inserted in the gap between car window glass and the window frame, or it may be looped around the locking pin of the car door. The fixture comprises a fixing ring connected with a handle portion by means of a hanging belt. The lower edge of the fixing ring is formed into a barbed ring portion that facilitates insertional movement of the fixing ring around the top edge (rim) of the canned beverage.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a first tray slidably received within a second tray, wherein the first tray and the second tray each are formed with a planar floor and upstanding flanges orthogonally and coextensively mounted to spaced parallel edges of each floor. Each floor includes an enclosed longitudinally aligned slot, wherein the slots overlie each other when the first shield is slidably received within the second shield to fixedly position the first shield relative to the second shield in an adjustable manner. Each shield includes at its forward end a first and second "U" shaped recess, the recesses aligned relative to one another to complementarily receive door framework contours of opposed door frames to provide a shield overlying an interface between room portions directed through a portal.

Abstract: An overhead storage system utilizes a bin having handles that are engaged by fixtures, at least one of which is articulated to permit facile emplacement of the bin and ready access thereto when desired. The fixtures cooperate with the handle structure to provide lateral and longitudinal stability, as well as underlying support for the container.

Abstract: A method for holding a cup in a vehicle so that it can be accessed by a person operating the vehicle in which the cup is suspended from the vehicle mirror or like attachment point. The cup is positioned on a flat base which includes a vertical column extending upwardly therefrom along one edge. A cantilever arm extends outwardly from the vertical column to a point over the central portion of the base and over the cup positioned thereon. A semi-flexible member extends from the cantilever arm upwardly to a hook which hooks over the vehicle mirror or like suspensions point.

Abstract: A cooling utensil in the form of a container and a lid are provided with a releasable attachment to allow the cover to be hung from the container flush against the bottom of the container.

Abstract: A harness for hitching a moistened-tissue dispenser onto a conventional toilet-tissue roll holder so that a user has ready access to either type of tissue. The dispenser is formed by a cylindrical can housing a roll of pre-moistened tissue perforated along its length to provide individual tissues that are successively withdrawn through an orifice in the cover of the can below which is an annular groove. The harness, which is formed of flexible plastic material, consists of a hoop adapted to encircle the can groove and a pair of straps extending from the hoop at diametrically opposed positions. Adjacent the free end of each strap is a hole, making it possible to link the strap to an end journal of a spring-biased, retractable spindle supporting the toilet-tissue roll, the spindle journals being received in bearing sockets on the holder. The straps suspend the moistened-tissue dispenser below the toilet-tissue roll.

Abstract: A device designed to stabilize an intravenous solution bag in the vertical position, reducing swinging and bouncing, as the contents of the solution bag are infused into the patient in the pre or post hospital arrival environment.

Abstract: A cup holder comprising a base for supporting a cup or the like to an edge of which a cantilever support is rigidly connected and extends upwardly over the base. A semi-flexible elongate strip is connected at one end to the cantilever arm at a point approximately over the center of the base. The semi-flexible elongate strip includes a hook at the other end for suspending the cup holder from a vehicle mirror or the like.

Abstract: A holder for a beaker insertable in a container of an ultrasonic cleaning device for cleaning medical or dental tools, dentures, or the like, in a cleaning solution contained in the beaker. The holder includes a ring-shaped member, which receives the beaker and a supporting U-shaped wire which supports the bottom wall of the beaker and is removably-connectable to the ring-shaped member.

Abstract: A hanger for pots of the type having a plurality of openings spaced around a perimeter and having a suspension member, a plurality of wires connected to the suspension member, and on the other of ends of each wire there being a quick attachment device adapted to be inserted through a respective opening in the pot, and engaging the pot securely.

Abstract: A freezable pet water dish having four flat trapezoid shaped wall panels the parallel sides on the top and on lower sides with an inverted tray shaped bottom, which is perpendicular with a rear wall panel, all constructed of stainless steel sheet welded at all edges to form the container, with a semi-circular rigid rod handle welded to the back panel with a hook extension of the rods at a median portion to hook over a fence.

Abstract: A mounting bracket comprising a horizontal base with a pair of laterally spaced upwardly directed mounting arms terminating in spaced relation above the base in a pair of laterally outwardly formed downwardly directed elongate mounting channels. A pair of lugs are interposed in each channel along the length thereof and cooperate with the channel to define a snap-lock. A pair of oppositely directed support shoulders are integrally formed with the base and provide spaced coplanar support surfaces mounting opposed positioning ribs which cooperatively form a snap-lock retainer including converging forward portions and laterally enlarged rear seating portions. Retaining flanges are integrally formed with the base and depend therefrom into spaced overlying relation to the plane of the shoulder surfaces.

Abstract: A support for patient monitoring equipment is provided by a vertical column suspended from a ceiling by a carriage assembly mounted for transverse movement on roller assemblies along a pair of parallel ceiling-mounted tracks. The column is stabilized by the roller assemblies which include rollers bearing on the track flanges as well as rollers disposed beneath the tracks effectively preventing rocking movement of the column. In the preferred embodiment, a rotatable sleeve is disposed on the vertical column for mounting of an infusion pump and permits rotation of the pump to any desired facing position. A telescoping tube within the column is selectively positionable between upper and lower positions and carries IV bottle mounting arms on its upper end. The arms may be lowered for attachment and removal of the bottles and raised and locked at an elevated operating position.

Abstract: A dispensing device formed of a cradle for receiving a brick pack. The cradle includes a pair of apertures located near the bottom and top of the cradle. The dispensing member has a pair of spikes at each end thereof which pass through the pair of apertures in the cradle and pierce the brick pack contained by the cradle. The spikes each have openings therein which communicate with the hollow interior of the dispenser to permit the flow of fluid therein. At the top end of the dispenser is a vent opening having a filter therein for permitting the ingress of air. At the bottom of the dispenser is an opening for permitting the egress of fluid from the brick pack and the dispenser. Preferably the dispenser has a graduated scale to indicate the level of fluid in the brick pack.

Abstract: A container (1) for dispensing viscous liquids consists of a hollow, resilient oval body (2) having a valve cap (6), and a hook-shaped support (7) slidably attached to the body (2). The support (7) may be fully extended and the hook (9) used to suspend the container (1) from a shower rail. Liquid may then be obtained from the container (1) by squeezing the body (2).

Abstract: For use to support a receptacle, planter or other item having an upper rim and bottom; means for supporting the receptacle, planter or other item are provided comprising a base, a plurality of strands of material, each strand passing through at least two apertures in the base at least one end of which extends to a support, each strand carrying a hook or other inert or non-effacing connector for seating over the rim of the receptacle.

Abstract: A life buoy equipped with a radar responder adapted to transmit waves in response to radar waves from a searcher, the life buoy comprising a hull member of a rigid plastic hollow construction, the hull member water-tightly accommodating a receiving antenna, a receiver, a transmitting antenna, a transmitter and a battery in a vertical manner such that the center of gravity is located at a distance from and below the center of buoyancy, and the hull member having a downwardly converging shape from under the level of water at least up to the center of buoyancy.

Abstract: A housing for displaying articles comprised of sidewalls formed by a plurality of transparent panels disposed in a polygonal configuration and at least two frameworks forming the top and bottom of the housing to collectively define with the panels an interior compartment within which various articles may be placed and removed through at least one opening provided in the sidewalls. The housing also includes an adjustable support for disposing the housing at a desired vertical position, and internal lighting for illuminating the displayed articles and ambient area surrounding the housing.

Abstract: A display receptacle having locking means formed on its rim to hold in sockets therein the upsets of filament strands that pass in cradle fashion around a flanged groove in the locking means to reduce the tensile stress on the upsets. The strands are passed together through an aperture in a hanger ring and melded together to rest on the rim of the aperture on the ring. The strands can be equally adjusted for length from the rim of the receptacle by knotting them together at any desired position above the aperture in the ring.

Abstract: An intravenous fluid container carrier including an elongated telescopic device having an outer tubular shell within which is positioned an extension rod spring loaded to retract the rod into the tubular shell, an anti-rotation device to prevent rotation of the tubular shell with respect to the extension rod, and a rod locking device to hold the extension rod locked in any position between full extension out of the shell and full retraction within the shell. The locking device is releasable by a spring loaded actuation collar surrounding the shell proximate to the lower end thereof. The upper end of the extension rod is formed with a loop for suspension from a ceiling track mounted carrier, from a wall mounted bracket, or from a floor supported stand or carrier.

Abstract: A display receptacle having a rim and an outer surface and carrying a plurality of tabulate bodies or relatively thin protrusions, each tabulate body or relatively thin protrusion presenting a face on the side of the body remote the surface of the receptacle, proximate its rim, carrying a socket and vertically extending slot, both opening through the face, a wall restricting the opening of the socket and slot through the face to less than their widths, the slot extending to a groove around the body having restricted groove portions so that a filament strand with an enlarged end secured in the socket and passing down the slot and around the tabulate body in the groove is secured to the tabulate body or protrusion in cradle fashion to reduce the tensile stress on the enlarged end. The strands from each body are passed together through an aperture in a hanger ring and melded together to rest on the rim of the aperture on the ring.

Abstract: A multi-tier multi-unit pot hanger assembly includes a first hanger member constructed of a unitary piece of wire and including a pot encircling loop and an upwardly extending arm with a hook for hooking on an overhead rack or the like, and a second hanger member including a loop and an upwardly extending arm that is angled inward to the center axis of the loop and includes a hook for hooking at the juncture of the arm and loop of the first hanger member. A plurality of the second members are adapted to hang from each previous or upper member to define an array of hangers in vertical tiers that are formed in a spiral arrangement such that no pot is directly over any other pot.

Abstract: A "hanger support" suitable for use or reuse in hanging a receptacle or planter, the support comprising: a hanger from which the "hanger support" may be secured, the hanger having a plane or zone disposed or oriented in the vertical direction; a take-up reel having an endless channel defined between a pair of walls extending from either end of the reel, said reel secured to the hanger for accumulating material supporting the planter or other item, and said reel incorporating a plane or zone disposed in the vertical direction when the hanger support is secured for use; a lock vertically below the reel and hanger offset to the plane or zone of the take-up reel but in vertical alignment with the plane or zone of the hanger.

Abstract: A trolley for suspending a weight from an overhead track having a pair of spaced, parallel rails or comprising an I beam. The trolley comprises a pair of slide members slidable along the track; friction elements locatable below the track; and arms interconnecting the slide members and the friction elements to suspend a weight therefrom whereby on suspension of a weight from the interconnecting arms at least the friction elements are moved towards the track to lock the trolley in a preselected position along the track.

Abstract: A horticultural apparatus for hanging from an overhead support or resting on a table or the like for rotating plants housed in at least one of a flower pot planter or a hanging basket planter to promote symmetrical growth by allowing more equal exposure of the plant to light, the apparatus comprising a support base, a housing rotatively supported on the support base and having a peripheral support wall with an outwardly extending lip secured about the lower portion of the support wall, rotating apparatus within the support base which communicates with the housing for rotating the housing about the support base, and apparatus detachable from the housing for supporting the flower pot planters or hanging basket planters, wherein the supporting apparatus is positioned about the peripheral support wall and rests on the lip of the housing.

Abstract: A vertically adjustable locking mounting arrangement is provided for a box-like structure to secure the structure, such as a drip coffeemaker, to an overhead support as the bottom of kitchen cabinetry to support the coffeemaker off the counter space. The mounting comprises a horizontal channel in each vertical end wall of the coffeemaker and a pair of spaced identical brackets opposite each channel to secure to the overhead support. Each bracket has a rail-like horizontal hanger removably secured thereon and the hangers are formed to slidingly nest in the channels carrying the coffeemaker structure on the cabinet support. Releasable mechanism locks each hanger to its bracket in only one but multiple selected vertical positions and locks the hanger in the channels to variably and releasably vertically position the coffeemaker structure on the cabinet support in a suspended position off the counter. The brackets are formed of plastic in the shape of open-faced trays with equally spaced honeycomb cells.

Abstract: A cooking utensil comprising a pan with a flat bottom and vertical side means formed integrally with said bottom, and an array of evenly spaced substantially uniform holes formed in a portion of said bottom to provide a food extrusion area, the remaining portion of said bottom providing a food holding area.

Abstract: A hanger (1) for a pot (2) having a protruding rim part (3), for example, a flower pot, said hanger (1) comprising a suspension member (4) and at least three carrying members (6) connected by means of wire elements (5) with said suspension member (4), each carrying member (6) having a leg (8) bounding a slot (9) in a downward direction for resiliently engaging the rim part (3) of the pot (2), each carrying member (6) comprising at least one tongue (7, 21) connected by its lower end (10) with a leg (8) and sloping upwardly in the slot (9). The free end of the tongue preferably has a tip (11) forming in the direction upwards and transversely thereof in the direction towards the leg (8) not connected with the tongue (7, 21), the furthest protruding part of the tongue (7, 21).

Abstract: An improved receptacle for storing articles and hanging clothing, the receptacle being used in a changeroom with a system having means for moving the receptacle between a lowered position of accessibility and an elevated position of inaccessibility. The improved receptacle includes a basket member for storing articles and a bail-like handle member which is of substantially inverted U-shaped configuration and provided with clothes supporting hooks. The handle member is arranged to be attached to the means for elevating or lowering the receptacle. The basket is movable relative to the bail-like handle member and is adapted to be supported by the bail-like handle member so that the clothes hooks carried by the bail-like handle member are free of loads from the basket member.

Abstract: A charcoal briquette igniter for use with outdoor grills includes a pressurized fuel gas container and a burner which has a cage that surrounds the orifices to which the fuel gas issues from the burner. An airtight conduit innerconnects the burner and container so that the admixture of air and fuel transpires after the fuel gas has been discharged from the orifices, the cage under such circumstances being adapted to support the briquettes spacedly apart from the orifices and to define a compartment in which the air and combustible fuel gases mix and burn. The fuel container of the igniter is supported by a hanger that is in turn suspended from the wall of the grill brazier, the hanger being adapted to underlie a valve component that is secured to the container and to support the container at the side of the grill through its connection with the valve component.

Abstract: A hanger for hanging a container in an inverted position, and the combination of the hanger and the container. The container has a ring member on the bottom thereof with a pair of semi-circular hanger members lying along and spaced from the inner peripheral edge thereof in the plane of the ring member when in the non-use condition of the hanger. The semi-circular hanger members have the ends integrally attached to the inner peripheral edge of the ring member at substantially diametrically opposite points of the ring member. A transverse hanger member is attached to and extends between substantially the midpoints of the semi-circular hanger members transverse to a line between the points at which the semi-circular hanger members are integrally attached to the ring member, and the transverse hanger member lies in the plane of the ring member in the non-use condition of the hanger.

Abstract: A bail structure comprising an elongate polymeric strip including a handle portion, and two end anchor portions adapted to be adhered to opposite sides of a container. Each of the anchor portions includes a first part projecting away from the handle portion and a second part projecting at a right angle away from the adjacent end of the handle portion. The handle portion can be moved from a storage position adjacent an end of a container on which the anchor portions are adhered, to a use position extending across the end of the container, at which use position the handle portion may be used to suspend the container.

Abstract: A support for suspending a flower pot from an overhead structure. In one embodiment the device comprises an annulus for engagement with the lower surface of a shoulder on the pot, the annulus having lateral projections for engagement with suspending hooks. In another embodiment the device comprises an annulus for engagement with the lower surface of an annulus lip on a plastic flower pot, the annulus having a plurality of projections extending upwardly through slots in the lip for engagement with suspending hooks.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided which facilitates the controlled rotative positioning of a suspended planter. The apparatus is comprised of a cylindrical outer member and an internal member in sliding engagement with said outer member and coaxially positioned therewith. The internal member is provided with two spaced arrays of teeth so arranged that, when one member is upwardly displaced with respect to the other member, bearing means associated with said outer member induce rotative motion of one of said members. Restoring means acting between said members causes said upward displacement when downward force is removed therefrom. Attachment means associated with each member facilitates suspension of the apparatus from an overhead support and suspension of a planter from that member which undergoes rotative motion.

Abstract: An I.V. fluid receptacle holder for attachment to the ceiling of an ambulance, or the like, features a receptacle-stabilizing arm that is pivotally connected to a shallow, ceiling-mounted, supporting frame for swinging movement between a generally horizontal position flush with the ceiling, and a vertically dependent position of use, and which is locked by spring pressed means in both positions.

Abstract: The apparatus disclosed includes a punching bag member (2) having a body portion (4) and a neck portion (6). A supporting member (8) engages the neck portion (6) for supporting the punching bag member (2) between a pair of vertical members such as in a door frame (10) or the like. The arrangement is such that supporting member (8) engages brackets (12) on the vertical members and supports the punching bag member (2) so that it offers resistance to the user when body portion (4) is struck and automatically returns to its normal position.

Abstract: This disclosure is concerned with a pot-suspension disc insertable under a plant pot or the like and provided with notches for receiving pot suspension strands passed under the pot and slots between the notches for suspending strands of a further pot to be hung below the first-named pot, enabling the ready suspension of pluralities of plant pots in the same vertical column and preferably from a common suspension point. This disc may also be integrated with any of the pot, a saucer therefor or the suspension strand structure.

Abstract: A cord sling type of plant hanger is provided with means strung on the suspending cords for manual adjustment of the plant orientation about the vertical axis. The adjustment means include an arch-shaped member and a regular polygonal button-like member engageable snugly within the archway to retain a given orientation. The polygonal member is laterally disengageable from the arch-shaped member enabling it to be twisted about the vertical, together with a suspended plant container, and be re-engaged laterally at a different orientation.

Abstract: A two-chambered underwater drainage apparatus is provided which is adapted to be connected with the pleural cavity of a patient by means of a thorocotomy tube. The underwater seal which prevents the flow of atmospheric air from the device to the pleural cavity of the patient is formed at the lower end of the thorocotomy tube and the secretions from the body cavity form the liquid in the seal. A oneway valve is provided at the outlet from the device to prevent backflow of air from the atmosphere into the device, but, permits outflow of air from within the device when the air pressure within the device is higher than atmospheric pressure or when the device is used with a suction pump. A hanger attachment is provided which permits the device to stand on the floor or be hooked onto the bedside.

Abstract: A hanging tool tray for supporting tools, parts and the like. The hanging tool tray is comprised of a flat tray-like base having shallow sides and is of generally rectangular configuration. Supporting cables are connected to the four corners and extend above the tray to provide a loop which is hooked in an eye of an elongated hook having an open C-shaped hook at the top. The top hooked end can be hooked over a part of an automobile when the workman is working upon it to provide easy access to the supported tray positioned adjacent the workman. The sides of the tray have horizontally extending flanges or ledges with holes provided for reception for screw drivers, pliers and other tools.

Abstract: An inexpensive bottle holder that can be removably attached to a bottle such as an intravenous bottle to support the bottle in an inverted position. The bottle holder has a hanger which normally is stored in a cavity formed beneath the top wall of the holder and the bottom of the bottle when the bottle is seated in an upright position, and which is automatically formed and ready for use when the bottle is picked up.

Abstract: A solution container hanger for use in infusion or drain of a solution from a patient, foldable for storage or transportation. The hanger comprises two basic parts: a first member and a second member rotationally affixed to the first member to enable the hanger to be placed in an infusion, drain, or storage position. Hanger means are attached to the second member to enable the solution container hanger to be hung from a door or other elevated structure for infusion of a solution. Support means are attached to the first and second members from which a solution container is hung for infusion or drain. The first and second members are positioned substantially perpendicular in a drain position and substantially parallel in an infusion or storage position.

Abstract: Apparatus for supporting intravenous bottles, or the like, which includes a first elongate rod member adapted to be suspended from the ceiling, and a second elongate rod member telescopically related to the first member, and depending therefrom. A bottle supporting structure is adjustable lengthwise along the second member and is secured at different locations along the second member by a readily accessible first lock device disposed substantially below a second lock device that releasably secures the second member to the first member at different locations therealong, the second lock device being controlled by a mechanism operated from a remote location along the second member positioned below the bottle supporting structure. By virtue of the above apparatus, the rod members can be adjusted with respect to each other to enable the same apparatus to be used in rooms having different ceiling heights, the bottle supporting structure being shiftable to convenient desired locations along the second rod member.

Abstract: A plastic hanger for medical containers or the like is described which, in its normal, unstressed position, lies adjacent the bottom of the container so as not to interfere with setting the container on a flat surface. The hanger is molded separately from the container and sealed or attached to a rib formed on the bottom of the container.

Abstract: A pole attached to a hospital stretcher or the like for supporting an intravenous solution container. This pole has an improved collapsible construction attaching it to the stretcher so such pole does not interfere with any stretcher operation.

Abstract: A plant hanger of the type made from knotted yarn has a base which is suspended from a ring by a plurality of support elements, one of which is permanently attached to the ring, while the remaining support elements are removably attached to the ring so that a plant receptacle may be easily placed in or removed from the hanger by simply removing the support elements from the ring.

Abstract: Support means for a plastic tank in a railway car includes a pair of side members suspended from the roof of a railway car. Base members for holding the tank are connected to the side members. Means are provided on the base member to restrain the lateral and longitudinal movement of the tank. Flexible means are provided to accommodate small movements and dimensional changes in the tank resulting from temperature changes.

Abstract: A pot hanger with downwardly extending pot clamping portions, the portions including a double hairpin bend section for engaging the upper rim of a pot collar, a thrust section extending angularly downward away from the double hairpin bend section for supporting a cantilever section extending from the thrust section back toward the double hairpin bend while simultaneously supporting the lower edge of the pot collar. The cantilever sections of opposed clamping portions face in opposite directions so that a pot may be braced against twisting and rotational forces.