Abstract: A wall-mountable accessory such as one which is intended for hanging in a bathroom. The wall-mountable accessory may be a robe hook, a towel bar, a grab bar, a toilet paper holder, a ledge, or the like. The wall-mountable accessory may include a solid body that is at least partially formed from a brittle material. The solid body may have a hole that extends to an opening in its outer surface. The wall-mountable accessory may also include a mounting assembly for mounting the solid body to a wall. The mounting assembly may include a standoff configured to be coupled to the wall and a fastening pin that is coupled to the standoff and has a portion that nests within the hole in the solid body. The mounting assembly may apply a compressive force onto the solid body to prevent fracture.

Abstract: A coupling device comprising a base member connectable to a first item and a release member connectable to a second item, the base and release members being releasably connectable together. The base member has a front face including a pocket. The release member comprises a body which is configured to be received in the pocket in a coupled position. The pocket has an open access end through which the release member can be slidingly inserted and removed. The base member includes a stop member moveable, by an actuator, between a lock position in which the stop member interengages with the release member to prevent removal of the release member from the pocket of the base member, and a release position in which the release member can be separated from the base member. A securing apparatus for releasably securing a mobile equipment to a support surface, and including the coupling device.

Abstract: A robot includes a base installed on an installation surface, a robot arm coupled to the base, a force detection section coupled to the base and detecting a force applied to the robot arm, a coupling member having a plurality of convex parts provided between the installation surface and the force detection section, projecting toward the force detection section side, and contacting the force detection section, and first fixing members provided in positions where the convex parts are provided and fixing the force detection section and the coupling member.

Abstract: A streetlight-mountable small cell includes a housing having one or more external surfaces exposed to atmospheric conditions when the small cell is deployed on a streetlight. The small cell also includes one or more internal chambers formed in the housing, power supply circuitry, and cellular-band transceiver circuitry. A standardized connector is arranged to pass power to the power supply circuitry when the small cell housing is deployed on the streetlight. At least one antenna-containment structure visually appears integrated with the one or more external surfaces. Each antenna-containment structure is arranged to contain at least one antenna positioned external to the one or more internal chambers, and at least one sub-structure is arranged to route a signal conduit from the at least one antenna to the cellular-band transceiver circuitry.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a metal frame of an image forming apparatus that is provided with a first support, a second support that is spaced apart from the first support and that supports an image forming unit together with the first support, and a connecting member that connects the first support and the second support, the method including: a first step of erecting the first support on a base portion, which is a first step of provisionally assembling the first support on a jig that has a base portion and a support portion erected on the base portion; a second step of achieving provisional assembly by placing the connecting member on the support portion of the jig and, through engagement between the first support and the connecting member, causing the connecting member to be supported by the first support and the support portion; a third step of engaging the connecting member and the second support; and a fixing step of fixing the first support and the connecting member and fixing the second support and the

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a metal frame of an image forming apparatus includes assembling a first support, a second support, and a connecting member using a first jig having a base portion, whereafter there is a positioning of a position where the first support, the second support, and the connecting portion are fixed using a second jig having an insertion portion. In the first support, the insertion portion is inserted into a hole portion formed in a second metal plate so that the second metal plate moves upward in the vertical direction with respect to a first metal plate, and a restricting portion formed on one of the first and second metal plates abutted to the other metal plate in the assembly are separated from each other. The first support and the connecting member are fixed to each other, and the second support and the connecting member are fixed to each other.

Abstract: A tree stand having a base assembly including a bottom, a sidewall, a plurality of stanchions, and a plurality of receivers. The bottom, sidewall and plurality of stanchions define a water reservoir. Each stanchion includes an upper portion having a bore arranged and designed to engage a bolt for securing a tree. The tree stand includes a plurality of legs having a connecting end and a distal end. The connecting end of each leg is arranged and designed to be releasably attached to one of the plurality of receivers.

Abstract: A coupling device comprising a base member connectable to a first item and a release member connectable to a second item, the base and release members being releasably connectable together. The base member has a front face including a pocket. The release member comprises a body which is configured to be received in the pocket in a coupled position. The pocket has an open access end through which the release member can be slidingly inserted and removed. The base member includes a stop member moveable, by an actuator, between a lock position in which the stop member interengages with the release member to prevent removal of the release member from the pocket of the base member, and a release position in which the release member can be separated from the base member. A securing apparatus for releasably securing a mobile equipment to a support surface, and including the coupling device.

Abstract: Disclosed is a device for supporting a horizontal pipe in four directions including: a clamp member fixed while surrounding a pipe, and a first support and a second support which are coupled to a bracket of which one end is coupled to the clamp member and the other end is fixed to a slab. The clamp member is constituted by a first member formed in a semi-arc shape, a second member formed in an arc shape at an angle of 120° to 150°, and a third member formed at an angle of 30° to 60° from a vertical direction.

Abstract: An assembly including an electrical junction box and an accompanying shroud plate wherein the latter is aligned with the mounting elements found in a typical junction box so as to maintain a relationship between the shroud plate and the junction box such that when the assembly is installed, stray nails and/or screws used to secure sheetrock or the like to framing members such as wall studs does not penetrate a rear wall of the junction box or the surface covering of cables connected to the box.

Abstract: A telescopable spring support which comprises a housing, a pressure plate, a load pipe, and a pressure spring and which is designed to elastically support components in a load direction. The housing has a stand side and an upper side, and the pressure plate is arranged in the housing and can be moved within the housing in the load direction. The pressure spring is arranged between the pressure plate and the stand side and applies a spring force to the pressure plate, said spring force being directed towards the upper side in the load direction. The load pipe is connected to the pressure plate and, in each position of the pressure plate, extends outwards from the interior of the housing through an opening arranged on the upper side of the housing. The housing comprises a stand housing and a movable housing. The movable housing can be moved towards the stand housing in the load direction, wherein the stand housing has a stand side, and the movable housing has the opening.

Abstract: To realize a mechanism that can support an article at a desired position in such a way as to be able to move the article, with a thin, simple configuration. A load support mechanism 1 includes a fixed support section 2, which includes a fixed cam 8; a movable support section 3, which receives a load and can move vertically; a horizontal cam groove 13, which is provided in the movable support section; a cam follower member 15, which can move horizontally along the cam groove; a first spring 4, which is mounted between the fixed support section and the movable support section to support a load; and a second spring 18, which pushes the cam follower member horizontally and presses the cam follower member against a fixed cam surface 9 of the fixed cam. A reaction force of the fixed cam against the cam follower contains a vertical component depending on a height position of the movable support section, and the vertical component assists or reduces the spring's force to push up the load.

Abstract: A clamp is provided that allows for easily and securely mounting an object such as a PV panel to a rail having an internal recess or channel. The clamp utilizes one or more splice bars that extend into a recess of a rail that supports a PV panel. In one arrangement, the splice bar is inserted through an end of the rail into the recess such that a portion the splice bar extends beyond the end of the rail. A sliding clamp body engages lateral edges of the slice bar to, in one embodiment, compress a PV panel against a surface of the rail. The sliding clamp body may be affixed to the splice bar to secure the panel.

Abstract: A system for adjustable construction or demolition temporary supports is disclosed. The adjustable construction or demolition temporary support includes a plurality of sensor devices for measuring load on the support and signal detection and communication device that being in communication with the sensor devices. The communication device further comprises a display unit and/or audio output unit for providing visual and/or audible alarm for alarming conditions. The signal detection and communication device further includes a wireless transceiver for remote monitoring.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure include apparatuses and systems used for the positioning of equipment. An apparatus according to an embodiment of the present disclosure can include a height adjustable table; a platform coupled to the height adjustable table; a tilt adjuster coupled to the platform, the tilt adjuster being configured to tilt the platform relative to the height adjustable table; an equipment support structure slidably connected to the platform, the equipment support structure being configured to support a piece of equipment; a drive mechanism coupled to the platform and configured to slidably move the equipment support structure across the platform; and a bracket coupled to the equipment support structure, wherein the bracket is configured to removably attach the piece of equipment.

Abstract: A four bar linkage boom arm imaging stand assembly system and related methods are provided. The stand includes a height-adjustable imaging platform. The imaging platform is configured for holding a scanning device. The stand is configured to be mobile. The stand is also configured to be stable while moving a scanning device to a desired height and position. The stand is configured such that the imaging platform remains at a consistent orientation throughout the entire range of possible heights. The stand includes a unique brake feature for maintaining the imaging platform at a desired height.

Abstract: A transport puck vertically aligns a caulking cartridge, nozzle-down.

Abstract: A system and methodology facilitates the handling of oilfield material. The oilfield material is stored in at least one silo which enables use of gravity to feed the oilfield material to a blender or other suitable equipment. Each modular silo is transportable and may be engaged with a support structure via a pivot connection. Once engaged, the silo is pivoted to a raised, upright position on the support structure. The oilfield material is then moved to an interior of the silo, and gravity may be used to feed the oilfield material to a blender or other equipment in a controlled manner.

Abstract: A mounting bracket is configured to be connected to the frame of a switchboard cabinet. The frame includes at least one frame member having a first wall including a plurality of first holes, and a second wall including a plurality of second holes and arranged transverse to the first wall. The mounting bracket includes a flat surface configured to abut against the first wall, at least one element protruding transversally with respect to the flat surface and configured to be inserted into a corresponding one of the first holes, by abutting the flat surface against the first wall, and an elastic mechanism configured to interact with and be elastically repulsed by the second wall during insertion of the at least one element into the corresponding first hole, and elastically return and engage with corresponding one or more of the second holes when the flat surface abuts against the first wall.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a jack stand and safety support comprising: four sides that substantially form a pyramid; two of said four sides being opposite each other including cut outs and handles; a top including a three tiers basin that includes an optional drainage channel extending across all tiers and drainage holes and glow in the dark lengthwise strips along the corners of said jack stand and support.

Abstract: Scanner Systems with table stabilizers for stabilizing patient support structures during a surgery include a stabilizer block that can cooperate with the gantry to structurally support a head end portion of the table to prevent undesired movement of the table under an end load.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods and systems for an ion generator mounting device for application of bipolar ionization to airflow within a conduit, the device includes a housing for mounting to the conduit having an internal panel within the enclosure, and an arm extending from the housing for extension into the conduit and containing at least one opening. At least one coupling for mounting an ion generator to the arm oriented with an axis extending between a pair of electrodes of the ion generator being generally perpendicular to a flow direction of the airflow within the conduit.

Abstract: This invention relates to an active vibration isolation installation based on electromagnetic and aerostatic floatation which is essential for the super-precision measurement and manufacture. It mainly consists of an isolation platform, an intermediate sleeve and a base. The isolation platform supports any object(s) placed on the platform and is supported by the intermediate sleeve. And the intermediate sleeve is supported on the base which is fixed on the ground. This invention uses the combination electromagnetic and aerostatic floatation to achieve large bearing capacity while excellent vibration isolation performance is maintained. This invention realizes automatic control of stiffness, using closed-loop speed control methods. It is therefore conclude that this invention can impose an excellent inhibitory action on the vibration originating from surroundings and the platform itself.

Abstract: An HVAC inspection frame device facilitates inspection within an HVAC system. The device includes a frame having a perimeter wall defining a channel extending through the frame. A lower flange is coupled to the frame extending inwardly into the channel from an interior face of the perimeter wall. Thus, the lower flange is configured for supporting the frame on a furnace. An upper flange is coupled to the frame extending inwardly into the channel from the interior face of the perimeter wall. Thus, the upper flange is configured to support the evaporator coil on the upper flange. An aperture is positioned in the perimeter wall for insertion of an optical inspection device to provide an image of the evaporator coil or furnace without time consuming disassembly or drilling of existing structure. A plug is insertable into the aperture engaging the perimeter wall and closing the aperture.

Abstract: Disclosed are devices and a system for compensating for thermal expansion and contraction of rail mounted solar panel rooftop systems. In one aspect, a floating end clamp that secures a solar panel in slidable captive cooperation with a mounting rail. In another aspect, a rail splice bridges two mounting rails with a gap between the rails for thermal expansion and contraction. The rail splice includes indicia for setting the gap distance between rails based on ambient temperature at the time of installation. In another aspect, a spacing gauge includes indicia for setting the gap distance between rails based on ambient temperature at the time of installation.

Abstract: A hoist (19) pull (P) limiting device (11), comprising: a first bearing element (14) to which the hoist (10) is fastened; a second bearing element (18) fastened to the bearing structure (24) on which the pull strength (P) acting on the hoist (10) is unloaded; a butt hinge (16) connecting the first (14) and the second (18) bearing elements with each other, the hinge (16) axis being substantially perpendicular to the direction wherein, through rope (22) of the hoist (10), the pull (P) acts on the latter, said axis being at a certain distance from the rope (22) leaving the hoist (10) drum; elastic means (20; 20A; 20.1; 20.1A) suitable to oppose the rotation of the first bearing element (14) away from the second bearing element (18) on account of the pull (P); means (28) suitable to detect when the width of the rotation angle (f) of the first bearing element (14) relative to the second bearing element (18) matches the maximum predetermined pull (P), as well as to emit the relevant signal.

Abstract: A sterile display for a sterile container includes a thermally actuatable display apparatus for the display of a first and a second sterility condition of the sterile container. The display apparatus includes an adjustment mechanism having an actuator element which can be transferred, by means of external heating, from a first stress state in which the first sterility condition can be displayed, to a second stress state in which the second sterility condition can be displayed. The adjustment mechanism includes a thermo-bimetal element wherein, by means of its actuation, the actuator element of the adjustment mechanism can be transferred from the first stress state to the second stress state.

Abstract: An antenna rotation mechanism includes a bearing holder, a bearing, a first pressing member, a second pressing member, a plurality of first elastic arms and a plurality of second elastic arms. The bearing is disposed on an elastic fixing socket of the bearing holder. The first pressing member is disposed on first plane of the bearing and the second pressing member is disposed on second plane of the bearing. When the first pressing member abuts against the each first elastic arm along a first axial direction, the each first elastic arm provides a first radial thrust to the bearing, to force the bearing to move to an axle center. When the second pressing member abuts against the each second elastic arm along a second axial direction, the second first elastic arm provides a second radial thrust towards the bearing to force the bearing to move to the axle center.

Abstract: A photovoltaic module mounting assembly is disclosed. The assembly includes a bearing cradle assembly, a first mounting bracket, and a second mounting bracket. The bearing cradle assembly is attached to the first and second mounting brackets.

Abstract: An end cap for a seat track assembled between a vehicle seat and a floor of a vehicle. The seat track includes an upper track attached to the vehicle seat and a lower track attached to the floor that receives the upper track in a sliding relationship. A seat position sensor attached to the upper track senses the position of the lower seat track. The end cap has a plurality of longitudinally extending walls that are assembled over the lower track. One of the longitudinally extending walls is attached to a recessed portion of the lower track with an external surface that is contiguous with the outer surface of one wall of the lower track.

Abstract: A sucker includes a sucker body, a pressure sensor, a control circuit board, and a warning member. The sucker body has an attachment surface. The control circuit board and the warning member are combined with the pressure sensor. The pressure sensor, the control circuit board and the warning member are mounted in a closed receiving portion. The pressure sensor is connected to the attachment surface of the sucker body. Thus, the pressure sensor, the control circuit board and the warning member construct an early warning detection mechanism which successively detects and monitors the pressure of the attachment surface of the sucker body, and produces an early warning signal automatically by detection of the pressure differential of the attachment surface of the sucker body to prevent the sucker from being detached from an object.

Abstract: A fall-arrest anchor comprising a single, elongated member having a breaking strength more than 5,000 lb (22.5 kN). The single, elongated member comprises a first anchor portion sized and configured for attachment to a building and a second worker-attachment portion sized and configured for attachment to a worker's lifeline. The first anchor portion is at least about twice as long as the second worker-attachment portion, and the first anchor portion and the second worker-attachment portion are joined at an angle such that subjecting the fall-arrest anchor to a fall-arrest stress load visibly deforms the fall-arrest anchor and visibly changes the angle.

Abstract: A solar tracker comprises: a measuring section which measures the quantity of electric power generated by a solar panel; a solar position getting section which gets information about the theoretical solar position; a driving section which changes the orientation of the solar panel; a dither control section which measures a solar position; a positional shift measuring section which measures a solar positional shift between the measured solar position and the theoretical solar position. The driving section corrects the theoretical solar position based on the estimated attitude error and controls the orientation of the solar panel based on the theoretical position corrected.

Abstract: An ion implant apparatus configured to measure the temperature or monitor the degradation of components in the apparatus is provided. The ion implant apparatus may include a platen configured to move in a first direction, a mask frame to hold one or more masks disposed on the platen, a first optical sensor configured to project an optical beam to a second optical sensor, and a measurement bar disposed on the mask frame, the measurement bar raised above the surface of the mask frame to interrupt the optical beam when the platen moves in the first direction.

Abstract: Described is a multi-legged instrument stand that is specifically designed to increase stability and resistance to tipping. The stand can be used with any suitable instrument, such as guitars (via a guitar hanger), microphones, etc. The stand includes a base with a body pole. A leg connector is slidably attached with the body pole, with three legs and two stabilizers being pivotally connected with the leg connector. Thus, the legs and stabilizers can collapse for storage or rotate outward to allow the stand to be positioned upon a ground surface with increased stability.

Abstract: A marking apparatus for a dishware is provided. The apparatus includes a base portion, a first support member extending from the base portion, and a second support member extending from the base portion opposite the first support member so as to define a cavity therebetween. At least one of the first support member and the second support member include at least one slot structured for retaining an indicium member received therein.

Abstract: A multi-piece wall faucet mounting sleeve that includes a tube and flange assembly having a longitudinal axis and a tube, and that includes a mounting bracket assembly configured to telescopically receive a portion of the tube and flange assembly such that the mounting bracket assembly is slidingly disposable about the tube of the tube and flange assembly. In addition, the components are configured such that the mounting bracket of the mounting bracket assembly is non-perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the tube of the tube and flange assembly when they are assembled together. Thus, the tube integrally provides a downward fall, or natural drain angle, with respect to a wall surface when assembled to the mounting bracket assembly, which fall allows for water to drain from a faucet, such as a freezeless faucet, disposed in the tube. Further, the tube is easily assembled and adjustable within and lockable to the mounting bracket assembly even after the mounting bracket assembly is disposed about the tube.

Abstract: A field installable support bracket assembly for an electrical box, wherein the electrical box is to be secured to a side surface of a first structural stud. The field installable support bracket assembly includes a stud bracket and an adjustable back bracket. The stud bracket includes a stud bracket member configured to be secured to a front surface of a second structural stud, and a stud bracket guiding rib. The adjustable back bracket includes a mounting panel configured to be secured to a back of the electrical box, and a back bracket guiding rib. The back bracket guiding rib and the stud bracket are configured to join the stud bracket to the adjustable back bracket. The field installable support bracket assembly is configured to provide support for the electrical box.

Abstract: Some embodiments disclose a coupling device configured to couple to a surface. The coupling device including: (a) a first housing; (b) a rotational dial with a first aperture and mechanically coupled to the first housing, the rotational dial comprising a cam mechanism adjacent to the first aperture; (c) a support base comprising a first stem with a second aperture, the first stem is located inside the first aperture, the stem having a second aperture; (d) a suction cup coupled to at least one of the rotational dial or the support base, the suction cup having: (1) a suction portion; and (2) a second stem located inside of the second aperture; and (e) an elastic mechanism located at least partially between the support base and the second stem of the suction cup. The coupling device is configured such that the suction cup can be rotated relative to at least the rotational dial to create a vacuum between the suction portion and the surface. Other embodiments are disclosed herein.

Abstract: A modular bracket and associated instrumentation case configuration is disclosed herein. The modular bracket may include a support member structured to receive a specific instrument and hold the instrument at a fixed position, and an attachment member to facilitate a releasable attachment to a mounting surface such as an instrument tray platform. The modular bracket is shaped to provide an indication of the instrument, to allow user identification of the instrument received by the support member. For example, the indication of the instrument may be provided in the modular bracket by the perimeter shape of the attachment member that resembles an outline of the instrument. A modular instrument case assembly including a tray and housing may provide a platform for modular placement of one or more modular brackets into a specific arrangement of instrumentation.

Abstract: A device according to various embodiments can include a durable IV organizer and cover locking device for identifying, aligning and securing multiple IV lines, catheters or fluid-like lines therein to prevent damage, deformation and entanglement thereto. Some embodiments can include a cover provided with a plurality of recessed channels on an under surface. A support base is provided with the plurality of recessed channels on a top surface for retaining a plurality of cables. A hinge is interdisposed between the cover and the support base to enable the cover and the support base to move between a closed position and an open position. A latching mechanism is configured to latch the cover and the support base in the closed position. At least one pair of retaining clips is disposed along the elongated channels of the support base to retain each one of the plurality of cables.

Abstract: A retractable post assembly with alarm function is disclosed. The retractable post assembly includes: a stationary post being a column member; a moveable post being a column member and moveably sleeved with the stationary post; and an alarm device, such as an air whistle, an electrically-controlled buzzer unit, and an electrically-controlled alarm lamp unit, installed in the retractable post assembly at a proper location. When the moveable post is making a relative movement with respect to the stationary post, the alarm device senses the movement and raises an alarm accordingly.

Abstract: A vacuum mount system a first vacuum device (12) configured for detachable connection to a portable electronic device (18), a second vacuum device (14) configured for detachable connection to a mounting surface (17), and a flexible connector (16) attached between the first vacuum device (12) and the second vacuum device (14).

Abstract: A seat slide position detection device for a vehicle includes: a fixed rail attached to a vehicle floor; a movable rail supported to the fixed rail slidably in a longitudinal direction of the fixed rail; a detected portion disposed in a predetermined area of the fixed rail extending in the longitudinal direction; and a position sensor attached to the movable rail and having a sensor detector in a position of the position sensor opposed to the detected portion. The position sensor includes a protrusion attached to the movable rail with an extremity portion of the protrusion in contact with the movable rail.

Abstract: The invention relates to a manually openable clamping holder (1) for releasably fixing a single-use medical device to a medical treatment apparatus. The clamping holder (1) has a sensor (9) for detecting the position of the clamping jaws (2, 3) of the clamping holder (1). With the clamping holder (1) the correct equipping of a medical treatment apparatus with the appropriate single-use device can be monitored economically and with simple operation.

Abstract: A mounting system for attaching components to surfaces without compromising, but instead maintaining, the integrity of the mounting surface. The mounting system includes a vacuum device and component, or water vessel accessory, such that it is easily movable, can withstand or support heavy loads, does not require permanent alteration of the mounting surface by drilling holes or tapping screws and does not require hardware to be affixed to the surface.

Abstract: An element for engaging a portable media player and an assembly of an element and a media player, where the element is adapted to engage the media player and facilitate orientating the media player in each of four different orientations: upright portrait mode, upright landscape mode, horizontal portrait mode and nearly horizontal landscape mode. In addition, the element is adapted to determine the orientation of the media player and operate built-in speakers accordingly. Also, the media player may be operated to initiate or shift to software or applications predetermined for each individual orientation.

Abstract: A vertical carrier for a wall-hung lavatory includes at least two vertically-extending upright members and at least one waste line sleeve connected to the at least one of the at least two vertically-extending upright members. The at least one waste line sleeve includes a horizontal passageway defined therein, the horizontal passageway being configured to allow a horizontal waste line to extend through the at least one waste line sleeve and the at least one of the at least two vertically-extending upright members.

Abstract: A method for treating pipe string sections being in a set-back and being arranged in a vertical position comprises arranging a remote-controllable manipulator at least at one of the threaded portions of the pipe string sections. In addition, the method comprises providing the remote-controllable manipulator with a tool. The tool is arranged to at least clean or lubricate said threaded portion. Further, the method comprises moving the tool to a threaded portion which is to be treated and at least clean or lubricate the threaded portion.

Abstract: A sensor assembly that is fixed to a fixing subject member includes a bracket that is fixed to a fixing subject member, a spacer that is attached to the bracket and contacts the fixing subject member, and a rotation sensor that is held by the bracket and is sandwiched between the spacer and the bracket.