Abstract: A clip for supporting a refractory structure and/or a hanger structure. The clip can have a body with two legs connected to a top. A fastener that extends through the top can be adjusted and/or secured to fix a relative position of the clip with respect to the refractory structure and/or the hanger structure. An adjuster that extends through the top, such as a tab connected to or integrated with the top, can be used to adjust a distance, such as a vertical height, of the clip with respect to adjacent fixed structural members. The adjuster can be used to compensate for a distance change resulting from the refractory structure, the hanger structure, one or more adjacent fixed structural members, and/or any other similar structure, bending, flexing and/or otherwise deforming due to exposure of the components to a relatively high temperature.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a mast having an elongated arm movable between a deployed position and a service position. The elongated arm is attached by a rotatable hub. A receiver is spaced from the hub and configured to selectively prevent rotation of the mast.

Abstract: A bracket assembly for securing a vertically disposed elongated cylindrical support member to a vertically disposed post or the like. The bracket assembly includes an upper bracket and a lower bracket. The upper bracket includes upper and lower plate members having uniquely designed openings formed therein. The lower bracket includes upper and lower plate members with the upper plate member of the lower bracket having a uniquely shaped opening formed therein. A clamping means is also provided on the lower plate member of the upper bracket and on the upper plate member of the lower bracket.

Abstract: A vehicle is disclosed having a mast assembly mounted to a sidewall of the vehicle. The mast is pivotally mounted and can be held in a first stowed position by way of a first clamp member. The mast is pivotal relative to the sidewall, to an essentially vertical and erect position, and held in the second position by way of a second clamp.

Abstract: A guard for structural members is disclosed. It can reduce worker injury with a thin sheet metal or plastic, broadly U-shaped guard plate attached to a structural support through attachment to a pair of clamps, each with a primary and a secondary threaded clamp mechanism. The attachment between the guard plate and pair of clamps may be via a slotted intermediate structure. The primary mechanism has a swivel pad end while the secondary clamps have a pointed, cone-shaped end. is the guard can be used in wind turbine towers to protect workers on a fixed ladder from hitting interior flanges as they climb up and as they climb down.

Abstract: A tool support system is disclose having a yoke; a plurality of concentric rings having at least one ring pivotally connected to the yoke; a tool fastening mechanism to secure a tool in the support system; and one or more rotation components to permit the tool to rotate within a ring of the support structure. One or more of the concentric rings can be added to the system or can replace one or more concentric rings to accommodate tools of different sizes. The invention includes a method of configuring a support apparatus and a support apparatus kit with various interchangeable parts, and parts that can be built out to varying degrees to permit the support structure to be used on numerous types of tools.

Abstract: An offroad whip mount as disclosed includes a mounting element that may be secured to a standard mounting location on any suitable vehicle. A closure plate is secured to the mounting element using a tongue, sized and dimensioned to engage a corresponding groove in the mounting element and the closure plate is secured to the mounting element with a threaded fastener. The mounting element and the closure plate each have two corresponding half-cylindrical grooves that form two independent whip receptacles. The engaging tongue and groove combined with the threaded fastener serve to clamp one or two whips into the whip mount.

Abstract: The fastening device of the present invention includes a base, two pawl shanks and two positioning rods. The base is formed with two hook portions and two base positioning holes. Each pawl shank is formed with a pawl positioning hole, and each pawl shank includes a pawl section and a hook section. Each positioning rod inserts in one of the base positioning holes and the pawl positioning hole of one of the pawl shanks, such that the pawl shanks are pivotable about the positioning rods respectively. Each hook portion and its corresponding hook section define a tube clamp space, and the pawl sections define a pad clamp space. The fastening device further includes a means for narrowing the tube clamp spaces and the pad clamp space.

Abstract: An offroad whip mount as disclosed includes a mounting element that may be secured to a standard mounting location on any suitable vehicle. A closure plate is secured to the mounting element using a tongue, sized and dimensioned to engage a corresponding groove in the mounting element and the closure plate is secured to the mounting element with a threaded fastener. The mounting element and the closure plate each have two corresponding half-cylindrical grooves that form two independent whip receptacles. The engaging tongue and groove combined with the threaded fastener serve to clamp one or two whips into the whip mount.

Abstract: An apparatus for securing an article to an external object includes at least one cuff member. The at least one cuff member may be adapted to receive a portion of the article. Further, the at least one cuff member may include a strap member extending from an outer surface thereof. The strap member is adapted to be adjustably wrapped and secured around the at least one cuff member and a portion of the external object for securing the article to the external object.

Abstract: A vehicle is disclosed having a mast assembly mounted to a sidewall of the vehicle. The mast is pivotally mounted and can be held in a first stowed position by way of a first clamp member. The mast is pivotal relative to the sidewall, to an essentially vertical and erect position, and held in the second position by way of a second clamp.

Abstract: A clip includes a first member and a second member, forming a cylindrical body by mutually engaging together. Each of the first member and the second member includes a printed-substrate holding portion for holding a plate-like printed substrate, an antenna-element holding portion for holding a cylinder-like antenna element attached to the printed substrate, and an engaging portion for mutually engaging the first and second members.

Abstract: An apparatus for supporting a window sash (54) has clamps (14, 16) for clamping the support apparatus to a frame unit (52) of a window assembly (50) and support arms (42) mounted on the support apparatus for supporting the window sash (54) in an open position relative to the frame unit (52). The apparatus has the advantage that it allows a window sash of the type that opens outwardly of a building to be removed and/or installed from the interior of the building.

Abstract: An umbrella holder includes a hollow tube for placing an umbrella handle. A fixing mechanism assembled is on the hollow tube and has a rotary button with a threaded rod screwed with a fixing block in the tube for tightening or releasing the umbrella handle, with a stop plate positioning the threaded rod of the rotary button. A first angle-adjusting mechanism is positioned under the hollow tube and has an immovable geared disk and a movable geared disk mounted on a rotary base and has an eccentric actuating member to engage or disengage the immovable and the movable geared disks. The holder also has a second angle-adjusting mechanism assembled under the first angle-adjusting mechanism and having an immovable geared disk with a fixed shaft and a movable geared disk disposed on a base having an eccentric actuating member for engaging or disengaging the immovable and the movable geared disks of the second angle-adjusting mechanism.

Abstract: An offroad whip mount as disclosed includes a mounting element that may be secured to a standard mounting location on any suitable vehicle. A closure plate is secured to the mounting element using a tongue, sized and dimensioned to engage a corresponding groove in the mounting element and the closure plate is secured to the mounting element with a threaded fastener. The mounting element and the closure plate each have two corresponding half-cylindrical grooves that form two independent whip receptacles. The engaging tongue and groove combined with the threaded fastener serve to clamp one or two whips into the whip mount.

Abstract: A method for installing a means capable of removably securing a pole, comprising installing a first support, installing a second support, inserting said pole into said first support, and thereafter, inserting said pole into said second support.

Abstract: The principle use of this invention is to allow the user to safely put up and take down a pole without climbing a ladder, removing any bolts or fasteners. Conventional types of removable pole support systems can be heavy, costly and time consuming to put up and take down. The “Easy Set-Up Pole & Support System” allows the user to mount a pole, in mainly the vertical direction without clamps or a ladder. The best example of use for this mechanical invention in the use of putting up a removable flag pole on a Recreational Vehicle (RV). The RV pole application is just one of a variety of applications where a removable pole invention can be used.

Abstract: A dishwasher accessory for securing various sizes of stemware in a stable and upright position over a vertical tine on a dishwasher rack. The accessory includes an elongated body that is longitudinally aligned and slides over a tine. Formed on the lower end of the body is a longitudinally aligned slot designed to allow the elongated body to fully extended and rest against the lower end of the tine and the rack's horizontal framework. A perpendicular aligned clamping member attaches to the elongated body and attaches at its opposite end to the central stem on a piece of stemware. The clamping member is designed to grasp and hold the stem on an inverted, vertical aligned piece of stemware placed on the rack. Formed on the proximal end of the clamping member is an octagonal-shaped socket opening designed to receive the upper neck section on the elongated body that is also octagonal in cross-section.

Abstract: A vehicle fuel tank assembly includes a fuel tank having a fuel pump receiving opening, a fuel pump, a mounting ring, at least one attachment member (a clip) and a fuel pump cover. The fuel pump is disposed in the fuel pump receiving opening such that a portion of the fuel pump is exposed. The mounting ring secures the fuel pump to the fuel tank. The at least one attachment member has a ring attachment portion connected to the mounting ring and a cover attachment portion. The fuel pump cover is connected to the cover attachment portion of the attachment member to substantially cover at least the exposed portion of the fuel pump.

Abstract: A series of adjustable padded support clamps attach to pontoon boat rectangular rails to support the structural frame members of a boat cover. Each two-part support clamp comprises a first padded square C-shaped channel bracket member having an aperture in a top arm thereof, and a second post and plate member. The post protrudes up through the aperture in the top arm of the C-shaped channel bracket to receive a coupling of a frame member of the boat cover. A bottom padded plate of the second member is adjustably secured against a top of the boat rail by turning one or more adjusting screws to draw the padded bottom arm up securely against a bottom of the boat rail.

Abstract: A vehicle fuel tank assembly includes a fuel tank having a fuel pump receiving opening, a fuel pump, a mounting ring, at least one attachment member (a clip) and a fuel pump cover. The fuel pump is disposed in the fuel pump receiving opening such that a portion of the fuel pump is exposed. The mounting ring secures the fuel pump to the fuel tank. The at least one attachment member has a ring attachment portion connected to the mounting ring and a cover attachment portion. The fuel pump cover is connected to the cover attachment portion of the attachment member to substantially cover at least the exposed portion of the fuel pump.

Abstract: An alligator clip holder is provided for supporting and retaining at least one fishing rod on a support device. The holder includes a first clip member and a second clip member pivotally connected to each other by a pivot pin. A resilient member is disposed about the pivot pin with two opposite ends in contact against respective surfaces of the first and second clip members so as to permit clamping attachment of the first and second clip members to a support device. A retaining bar assembly is rotatably and slidably positioned on a top end of one of the first and second clip members for supporting and retaining at least one fishing rod thereon.

Abstract: An accessory holder for a chair comprising of a support arm having a first end and second end, the first end is adapted for connection to an accessory such as an umbrella or tray, at least one locking member extending from the support arm second end, at least one locking member comprising a pair of cooperating sleeve members adapted to be slidingly engaged in a concentric manner, one of the cooperating sleeves is adapted to be disposed around a leg of a chair whereby when the other cooperating sleeve members is slidingly engaged in a concentric manner with one of the pair of cooperating sleeves, the support arm is secured to the chair.

Abstract: A device allowing its user to securely attach a large beach umbrella to the frame of a portable chair or chairs. The device has two mounting plates, which may be easily attached and removed from the frames of either one or two chairs. The umbrella pole will be inserted through a pair of compression fitting mechanisms, which are secured to the mounting plates. When not in use, the device may be easily dismantled, stored and carried in the same bag as the chair.

Abstract: A mounting assembly for securing a pedestal to a roof tile has a baseplate including a downwardly depending first hook at one end for receiving a first edge of the tile, an upwardly depending flange at an opposing end of the baseplate and a laterally extending stabilizer for engaging the surface of the tile. The mounting assembly includes a detachable bracket having an upwardly depending flange at one end and a downwardly depending second hook at an opposing end of the detachable bracket for receiving the second edge of the tile. The bracket is detachably coupled to the baseplate. The pedestal is secured to the baseplate.

Abstract: An antenna sector frame that can collapse for easy transport and storage. The antenna frame can be packaged with all of its loose parts in a single container on a relatively flat single skid capable of being stacked in storage. The antenna frame can include a pair of face frames configured to support one or more antennas, the face frames being joined to articulate on a face frame pivot axis such that the face frames can be folded together for compact shipment and storage and opened for use.

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: A self-clamping Christmas tree stand provides a stable platform for a Christmas tree that allows simple installation and adjustment of the tree angle without having to be positioned under the tree to perform the adjustments. The tree stand uses the weight of the tree to firmly clamp the tree's trunk. A clamping mechanism provides a constant grip that will not loosen unless an upward force is provided by the user. The adjustment range of the tree trunk angle with respect to the vertical plane may be varied to accommodate tree trunks of different shapes. Lastly, the tree stand includes a large liquid reservoir to maintain the tree's moisture content.

Abstract: The rail mounted fishing pole holder is a specially designed device uniquely tailored to provide optimal support and convenience while using the inherent design of railing on most watercraft. A specially engineered mount is shaped to attach to an upper and a lower railing while also supporting a holder in an appropriately slanted position. Design specific clamps are structured to be adjustably affixed to said mount and enclose said railings. A cylindrical housing is incorporated with this demountable design to provide ease of use and economy of production.

Abstract: A clamp that is particularly suitable for automated manufacturing or assembly environments, such as on a transfer press, includes a first and a second clamp which engage each other via a joint. The joint is adapted to allow the first and second clamps to both pivot and rotate with respect to each other. A third clamp fits over the joint and selectively secures the first and second clamps in a desired orientation when the third clamp is tightened. The joint may be a ball and socket joint.

Abstract: An intravenous (IV) support assembly including a mounting adapter and an upright IV pole is disclosed. The mounting adapter is mountable to a single rail of a patient support frame, and includes an insertion member and a locking mechanism. The IV pole is supported by the mounting adapter, and includes a hollow lower end for receiving the insertion member of the mounting adapter. The IV pole is secured to the insertion member by the locking mechanism of the insertion member. A variety of different mounting adapters each configured for a different rail configuration are available for supporting a common IV pole, so the IV pole is transferable between mounting adapters mounted to different rails.

Abstract: An antenna mounting system for mounting an antenna mast to a building with a roof having a plurality of exposed rafters extending in spaced-apart parallel relationship, comprises a support member for holding the mast vertically at a predetermined distance from an edge of the roof; a torsion-resistant attachment member for attaching the support member to one of the rafters; and first and second mast stabilizing arms for maintaining the mast in a stable, generally vertical position so as to resist wind effects, the first mast stabilizing are being adapted for attachment to the one rafter by the attachment member, and the second mast stabilizing arm being adapted for attachment to an other rafter spaced from the one rafter. The first and second mast stabilizing arms cooperate with the support member to provide a structurally rigid antenna mounting system. The antenna mast mounted to rafters with such a system can withstand a wind load of up to about 100 mph.

Abstract: An umbrella holder holds an umbrella and attaches to a golf bag and has a first clamp which is made from a resilient material and resiliently clips onto the golf bag and a second clamp, the second clamp having a pair of jaws connected by a spring-loaded hinge. A non-scuff material can be secured to the first clamp to protect the surfaces of the golf bag as well as to the second clamp to protect the surface of the umbrella.

Abstract: A hair care stand system for providing an easily stored portable adjustable hair dryer stand having an adjustable mirror and a multi-purpose storage container includes an adjustable telescopic stand for coupling to an edge of a table, the stand having an articulated scissor arm for holding a hair dryer and a flexible mirror arm having a mirror coupled to a distal end of the mirror arm, and a bi-level storage case for holding and storing the stand, hair dryer, mirror, and associated hair dryer attachments.

Abstract: A universal antenna mounting system includes a grid-like mounting frame on which the antenna is installed. A mounting pipe is secured to a tower leg at a desired height and the mounting frame is then secured to the mounting pipe. The mounting connections are all frictional in nature and the mounting frame is adjustable in azimuth about the mounting pipe so that the antenna can be pointed in the right direction. Side struts secured to the mounting frame and the tower maintain the mounting frame at the desired azimuth.

Abstract: A telescopic mast is provided for deployably mounting a satellite dish to a vehicle. The telescopic mast preferably is secured to a rear surface of a truck cab or other vehicle. The satellite dish is deployable via extension of the telescopic mast. The telescopic mast includes a base tube secured to the back of the vehicle and a shaft telescopically mounted within the base tube. The shaft has a dish carrier portion adapted to carry the satellite dish. The shaft is telescopically movable between a first position wherein the dish carrier portion is higher than a roof of the vehicle, and a second position wherein the dish carrier portion is lower than the roof of the vehicle to thereby protect the dish carrier portion from exposure to wind generated by movement of the vehicle to protect the dish carrier portion from road debris. A releasable locking device selectively prevents telescopic extension and retraction of the shaft with respect to the base tube.

Abstract: An umbrella holder comprising a clamp mechanism; a right/left angular adjustment mechanism, a forward/rearward angular adjustment mechanism; a length adjustment mechanism; and an umbrella shaft and handle securing mechanism. The clamp mechanism includes an upper and lower jaw member, an upper and lower resilient clamp pad, and a clamp screw mechanism. Each upper and lower jaw member is provided with a clamp channel that is covered with the upper or lower resilient clamp pad, respectively. The clamp channels are oriented in opposed relationship and the clamp screw mechanism threadable engages the lower jaw member and rotatably engages the upper jaw member in a manner such that rotation of the clamp screw mechanism causes the upper and lower jaw to be forced together or apart depending on the direction of rotation of the clamp screw mechanism. The umbrella shaft and handle securing mechanism includes a shaft channel clamp and a handle strap assembly positioned below the shaft channel clamp.

Abstract: A hand rest for mounting on an easel, the hand rest being easily adjusted using only the artist's painting hand, The hand rest includes a cradle having a mounting block retainer and carrying a vise, a mounting cube, a rotating shaft carried by the mounting cube, a positioning assembly carried by the rotating shaft, a support shaft received within the positioning assembly, and a palm rest carried by the support shaft. The hand rest is designed such that the mounting cube may be received within the cradle in one of five orientations to facilitate mounting the hand rest in an equal number of positions on an easel. The rotating shaft is biased toward the mounting cube and bearing surface is disposed therebetween in order to make rotation of the rotation shaft difficult. However, when the artist pulls back on the support shaft, the rotating shaft is pulled away from the bearing surface and is then freely rotated.

Abstract: A fishing rod holder for attachment to a dock or pier having horizontal planks spaced a first distance apart from each other includes an externally threaded shaft having a bar fixedly connected to a first end of the shaft. The bar defines; a width less than the first distance and a length greater than the first distance, and a nut is rotatably mounted on the shaft. The nut defines length and width dimensions greater than the first distance, and a handle is mounted on the shaft between the nut and a second end of the shaft. A rod holding device is mounted on the shaft between the handle and the second end of the shaft for adjustably receiving and holding a fishing rod.

Abstract: A holding device for elongate members has a base body with a C-shaped bracket with a first leg, a second leg, and a connecting bar. The C-shaped bracket has a securing screw extending through the first leg for clamping the holding device to a support. The base body has two parallel legs extending in a first plane of the first leg and pointing away from the C-shaped bracket. A plate is positioned in a second plane perpendicular to the first plane and is connected with adjacent edges to the connecting bar and the two parallel legs. The plate has a first and a second set of two grooves that extend parallel to one another on opposite sides of the plate. The first and second sets extend spaced from one another parallel to the connecting bar. The plate further has a third and fourth set of two grooves that extend parallel to one another on opposite sides of the plate. The third and fourth sets extend spaced from one another parallel to the two parallel legs.

Abstract: The present invention provides an umbrella holder for mounting an umbrella in an upright position. The umbrella holder which includes, a lower handle support member, slideably mounted on the midsection of a support rod having an upper shaft support guide on the upper distal end with the lower end threaded into a bracket the opposite end of which includes a mounting bracket assembly for engaging a mobile or stationary base.The lower handle support member includes a plurality of horizontally oriented parallel basket rings having a common axis weldably secured to an intermediate upright rib having an attached cylindrical pencil holder tube which will accept a pencil and an upright L-wire mounted on a hub having an inner bore which slideably receives the support rod and includes a threaded locking knob for locking the hub in place.

Abstract: Disclosed is a lockable clamping apparatus for securing a bicycle to the rail of a pick-up truck bed having a generally L-shaped lengthwise extending portion. The clamping apparatus includes outer clamping means for engaging the outer facing surfaces of the truck bed rail's L-shaped portion and inner clamping means for engaging the inner facing surfaces of the truck bed rail's L-shaped portion. The inner and outer clamping means are movably, preferably pivotally, connected to each other so that they can be moved, preferably pivoted, between an open mounting position and a closed clamping position. The clamping apparatus is mounted on the truck bed rail when it is in its open mounting position. When the clamping apparatus is in its closed clamping position, the first and second clamping means tightly engage the L-shaped portion of the truck bed rail to secure the clamping apparatus thereto.

Abstract: A holder for receiving the handle of a fishing rod includes a container having a plate which applies pressure to the rod handle. The container is pivotally attached to a base and by pivoting the container in one direction, pressure is applied to the handle and when the container is pivoted in the opposite direction, the plate withdraws from the rod handle allowing the user to easily extract the fishing rod from the holder.

Abstract: A receptacle for releasably attaching an umbrella having a bulb type handle to an article such as a golf buggy. The receptacle has several upstanding forked petals capable of resilient radial deflection and a locking ring capable of maintaining the petals in a closed position about the bulb of an umbrella handle.

Abstract: A cycle seat clamp for selectively securing a cycle seat having a saddle and a truss to support posts having differing sizes is comprised of a first receptacle for receiving a support post of one size, a second receptacle connected to the first receptacle for receiving a support post of a second size, and a compression member for compressing one of the receptacles against a received support post to secure the cycle seat thereon. Also disclosed is a cycle seat comprising a clamp of the foregoing type.

Abstract: A universal mounting bracket for attachment to supports of various configurations and sizes comprises opposite side portions integrally joined together at one of their ends and spaced apart at their other ends, said side portions having a plurality of differently shaped and sized support gripping configurations therein to grip different size and shape supports to enable the bracket to be quickly and easily mounted on various supports, and the side portions have angularly disposed surfaces thereon carrying desired insignia, whereby to increase the visibility of the insignia to approaching motorists and the like.