Abstract: A suspension system for a measuring instrument maintains contact with an object to be imaged or measured under circumstances that include a high degree of vibration by providing damping in only one direction. The system includes a rotating shaft with a friction damper that engages the outer surface of the shaft, but relative rotation with respect to the shaft occurs only for rotational motion in one direction.

Abstract: A furring strip system with built-in alignment and airspace between interior and exterior walls for ventilation and rainscreen protection. A wall grid system speeds installation. The furring strip system has application to installation of drywall panels, deck applications, and floor applications. The system allows release of moisture from wood and wood plastic composite (WPC) decking via a space between boards. The invention further has application to roof installations with cross bars as well as different types of roofing, and ceiling applications.

Abstract: An assembly for preventing damage to bearings of a gas turbine engine during transportation is provided. The assembly comprises a turbofan gas turbine engine having an engine casing and at least one turbine shaft supported by a plurality of bearings, and, a brace secured relative to the engine casing and biasing the shaft along an axial direction of the shaft.

Abstract: There is provided a wall mounting kit including a pair of fasteners that are cooperatively engageable with a wall. The wall mounting kit further includes a wall fixture having a reference edge and a contact surface. The contact surface is adjacent to the wall when the wall fixture is secured thereto. A pair of keyhole openings is disposed within the contact surface. The spatial separation the keyhole openings and the reference edge defines a first distance. Each keyhole opening includes an aperture portion. The spatial separation between the centers of the keyhole aperture portions defines a second distance. The keyhole openings are operative to receive a respective one of the pair of fasteners such that the wall fixture is secured to the wall. The wall mounting kit additionally includes a template having a marking guide operative to illustrate the second distance.

Abstract: A clamping assembly (4) realisably clamps a component, such as a loudspeaker (1) in an aperture (2) in a panel such as a ceiling panel (3). The clamping assembly (4) has a guide (5) for attachment to the component, and a clamping member (13; 13a; 113) slideable within the guide. Rotation of a threaded member (23) causes sliding movement of the clamping member (13; 13a; 113) relative to the guide (5) either in a first direction for clamping the component to the panel or in a second direction for releasing the component from the panel. The guide and the clamping member are co-operatively shaped so that movement of the clamping member in the first direction to achieve clamping rotates the clamping member with respect to the guide from a non-clamping position to a clamping position and movement of the clamping member in the second direction to achieve release rotates the clamping member with respect to the guide from the clamping position to the non-clamping position.

Abstract: An imaging device mounting apparatus providing three-point stabilization is described.

Abstract: An improved hanger is provided that has a mounting block through which a shaft is threaded. One or more hooks are threaded onto with one or more mount receiving slots inline with the shaft. Inverted mount receiving slots are provided. The mounting block may be mounted directly to a wall or using a bracket on which the mounting block may be adjusted laterally.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a shelf locking system. The shelf locking system includes a shelf support and a shelf lock. The shelf support is configured to contact a first side of a shelf. The shelf lock is removably engageable with the shelf support. The shelf lock includes a body section and a first contact member. The first contact member extends from the body section. The shelf lock is installed in one of two positions. The first contact member is configured to contact a second side of the shelf when the shelf lock is in the first position. The first contact member is configured to contact a third side of the shelf when the shelf lock is in the second position.

Abstract: A device and method for holding an air filter comprising a support frame adapted to fit an air filter; one or more anchor tabs operatively engaging the support frame and capable of being secured over a window; and one or more securing members on the support frame for securing the air filter on the support frame. The device may further comprise one or more anchor tabs are flexibly secured to the support frame; fasteners for securing the device over a window; flexibly securing the one or more securing members to the support frame; securing the securing members to the the support frame through one or more fasteners; and using an adhesive or Velcro-type attachment for securing the device over a window.

Abstract: The present invention includes a frame that is quickly and easily assembled and disassembled. The frame may be used for supporting a portable forced air heater, or other similar equipment. Handles, supports, and optionally a wheel assembly is assembled to two core members using snap lock buttons. In a preferred embodiment, the portable forced air heater includes a maintenance clock for measuring and recording operational parameters of a portable forced air heater, and for notifying a user that maintenance is required.

Abstract: An implement for use in a bathroom or a kitchen which is composed of at least one rod which is oval in cross section, the rod being aesthetic in appearance and providing an advantageous force distribution over rods with circular cross sections. The implement can be a hanging device, such as a hanger, a hanger for ties and belts, and many other variations having a hook portion for engaging a cylindrical support, an over-the-door/vertical wall device also including the rods with the oval cross section, the latter devices being, for example, clothes supporting hooks, hooks for articles made from fabric; wire metal baskets having a rim and/or transition device made from a rod with an oval cross section; paper or magazine holders comprising parallel racks separated by upstanding walls; bag dispenser and handles for implements.

Abstract: A quiver support has a housing with a U-shaped member. At the base of the U-shaped member is a threaded member or other mounting device, preferably on a rear portion of the quiver support. A quiver holder extends from the U-shaped member and receives the quiver in two co-axial slotted arms.

Abstract: A suction device includes a sucking member having a connecting body connected integrally to a flexible disc body that is disposed under an upright sleeve, a connecting member disposed in the sleeve and connected to the connecting body, and an operating rod connected pivotally to a pivot block unit on the sleeve and to the connecting member The operating rod is operable so that an assembly of the connecting member and the connecting body is pulled upwardly, thereby forming a vacant space between a central portion of the disc body and a supporting surface to which a peripheral portion of the disc body is attached sealingly.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention comprise devices, systems, and methods for mounting a component on a surface, including without limitation, mounting preassembled components to any surface of an assembled product. In some embodiments, the invention comprises a moveable locking retainer for mounting the component, comprised of a shaft; a head with a plurality of arms, each arm having an engagement finger and an engagement shoulder that form an engagement gap which engages the edge of a corresponding opening in the surface. The locking retainer also comprises a base with engagement prongs that prevent the locking retainer from being removed from a corresponding locking receptacle on the component, once attached. Other embodiments are also disclosed and claimed.

Abstract: A bracket (100) for mounting a light-emitting member (50) to a computer enclosure, includes a first holding member (10) and a second holding member (30) connecting with the first holding member via a connecting arm which is capable of being fold to cause the first holding member to overlap and detachably engage with the second holding member to hold the light-emitting member (50) therebetween. Each of the first and second holding members forms a pair of hooks configured for engaging with the computer enclosure.

Abstract: A ceiling panel installation bracket has first and second flanges, and is alternatively attachable to an overhead joist or to a vertical surface of a top plate spanning a set of wall studs. The bracket has a hinged flange to which an elongated, oblique, floor-engaging, panel support can be secured. Two assemblies, each consisting of a bracket and an elongated panel support are used in laterally space relationship to guide a ceiling panel into place. Retractable stops provided on the oblique supports are used to support a ceiling panel temporarily.

Abstract: A reconfigurable garden tool caddy device that is adapted for mounting to the handle portion of a long-handled garden tool, so as to provide the so equipped garden tool with two primary configurations of operation, namely: (i) a self-standing configuration, wherein its stand portion is arranged at a first angle with respect to the handle portion of the long-handled garden tool and supports the garden tool in an upright position at a second angle formed with respect to the ground surface of the garden; and (ii) a transport-work configuration, wherein the stand portion is disposed closely adjacent the handle portion of the garden tool and is releasably retained by a stand retainer structure so that the adapted garden tool can be transported between the garden and a tool shed or like shelter where garden tools are kept from the natural elements when not being used to work the soil of a garden.

Abstract: A equipment support for aircraft and the like comprises a base to which a lower link, an intermediate link, and a equipment platform are attached. The lower link rotates horizontally about the base. The intermediate link rotates horizontally about the end of the lower link and the equipment platform rotates horizontally about the end of the intermediate link. This arrangement gives the equipment platform the ability to assume an infinite number of lateral positions and 360 degrees of rotation. The equipment support is locked in position by means of locking pins that engage corresponding metering plates adjacent the support bearings. The locking pins are released by a common linkage that sequentially releases the equipment platform rotation lock then simultaneously releases the rotation locks of the intermediate and lower links.

Abstract: Transportation of larger diameter gas turbine engines can be problematic. In such circumstances it is known to separate the fan assembly (30) from the engine core (1) and other parts to facilitate transportation. Separation of the fan assembly (30) and engine core (1) can require a gantry which adds to inconvenience and costs. By utilising a platform (2, 44) with suspender members (43) in the form of boot straps (43) which extend down from an existing pylon (31) it is possible to remove an engine core (1) through a carriage dolly (3, 45) which moves along a rail (21 within the platform (2, 44) generally laterally until it is possible to lower the engine upon the platform to ground level. The platform (2, 44) and carriage dolly (3, 45) can then act as a stand for transportation of the engine core.

Abstract: A device for use in positioning a picture hanger on a wall. The device includes an elongated body member, a handle carried by an upper portion of the body member, a picture hanger defining a lower open hook portion pivotally mounted on the body member below the handle and an aperture extending through the body member adjacent the hook portion of the picture hanger. Upon hanging a picture or other object from the picture hanger, positioning the device against the wall so as to properly locate the object thereon for hanging and removing the picture or object from the device, a marking implement can be inserted through the aperture to identify the proper position for the securement of a picture hanger to the wall.

Abstract: An article for mounting from or against the ceiling is removably coupled to a base fixedly secured to the ceiling, by a person standing on the floor, supporting the article on an elongated rod, and thrusting the article against the base to couple the article and the secured base. The article is removed by inserting the rod into the article, exerting a force on the rod to uncouple the article from the base, and supporting the article on the rod as the article is lowered. The article is thus positioned on or hung from the ceiling, without being manually contacted by the person. The article may be used to mount other devices, such as a sign, smoke detector, etc. or may include such device as a part of the mount.

Abstract: A device and method for arranging a display allows for the easy installation of a display in a home entertainment system. The flexibility of modern home entertainment/theater systems that include a digital display device permits many different installation options. Thus, the invention facilitates the installation of such a display by aligning a viewing screen with a projector device. Moreover, the invention allows the installation of a flat panel display, such as an LCD or PDP, at a proper viewing angle.

Abstract: A housing assembly for a printed circuit board is mounted on a vehicle body by pressing a collar nut or the head of a collar screw past a plurality of fingers of a housing assembly so that the fingers retain the nut or screw head in place. The module is then pressed against the vehicle body so that the collar nut or collar screw is lifted while the retainers are deflected outwardly and a tool is used to tighten the screw into a nut or the nut onto the shank of a screw to clamp the printed circuit board on the housing against the vehicle body.

Abstract: A pole support system comprises a metal sleeve that generally conforms to an outer surface of the pole; an elastic liner disposed between the metal sleeve and the pole; and a clamping band that circumscribes and compresses the metal sleeve over the elastic liner against the pole. A pole reinforcement or repair kit comprises a sleeve having a generally axial opening opposite a generally flat rear wall, the generally flat rear wall framed on two sides by generally arcuate side walls, the sleeve lined by an elastic layer; and a clamping band having an adjustable circumference that, in use, will be placed to circumscribe and compress the metal sleeve over the elastic liner against the pole.

Abstract: A raisable pedestal includes an enclosed housing fixed to a ground surface; guide rods mounted within the housing; an inner shell mounted for movement along the guide rods between a retracted position entirely within the housing and an extended position extending out from the housing, the inner shell including an arrangement for supporting electronic components in a manner to render the electronic components accessible when the inner shell extends out from the housing; a piston for moving the inner shell along the guide rods between the retracted and extended positions; a rain sensor mounted on an upper end of the housing for detecting precipitation; and a control connected with the sensor for controlling the piston to move the inner shell to the retracted position when the sensor detects precipitation.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes a multi-functional mounting bracket. The mounting bracket described comprises an integral electrical box obviating the need to mount the electrical box to the mounting bracket at the construction site. Furthermore, the mounting bracket as described can be attached to metal or wooden studs without the need for modification of the mounting bracket. The bracket provides for a simple, efficient installation of electrical boxes, ensuring that the electrical box is installed in the proper configuration.

Abstract: There is disclosed a universal bracket carrying bicycles, a rack consisting of a base plate, a stanchion fixedly secured to the base plate, a carrying tube having a carrying end and a second end, the second end having a second carrying tube secured thereto and the carrying tube further including a mount tube secured to thereto and extending downwardly therefrom, the mount tube being sized to override and sliding mount on the stanchion of the base plate and be rotatable with respect thereto.

Abstract: A positioning member and a movable member that is to be brought into contact with the positioning member are arranged in one and the other of the load port and the semiconductor manufacture apparatus, respectively. Two pairs of such positioning members and movable members are provided. A groove (preferably V-shaped) into which the movable member is to be fitted is provided in a surface of one of the positioning member that contacts with the movable member. Furthermore, a mechanism for making it possible to adjust the position by moving the movable member in an up-and-down direction is provided to adjust the position of the movable member to thereby make it possible to perform the positional adjustment between the semiconductor manufacture apparatus and the load port. In a preferred embodiment, the positioning member is a roller which may rotate about its own shaft.

Abstract: A mounting kit and smoke detecting apparatus releasably mountable to a distant support surface, including a smoke detector weighing W, a support plate securable to the support surface and releasably securable to the smoke detector by a separating force of Y, and a longitudinal member having a proximate end graspable by a user and a distal end releasably securable to the smoke detector. A selectable first connector on the distal end is releasably securable to the smoke detector for mounting the smoke detector to the support plate and a selectable second connector is securable to the smoke detector for detaching the smoke detector from the support plate. The first connector is secured to the smoke detector by a separating force no greater than X and the second connector is secured to the smoke detector by a separating force no less than Z. At least one of X<(Y?W) and X<Y is true, and at least one of Y<Z and (Y?W)<Z is true.

Abstract: A battery mounting system includes a bracket mounted to the automobile frame, a battery tray mounted to the bracket, and a battery retention assembly comprising a formed rod spanning the battery and attaching to the bracket, and a top mount molding adapted to distribute the retention force over the upper surface of the battery. The top mount molding has a substantially flat lower surface for contacting the battery, with a cut-out portion for receiving the caps of the battery cells, and an arcuate upper surface with a center receptacle for receiving the spanning rod. The receptacle is formed by a peripheral wall having opposing slots for directing the rod; the wall also has indexing slots for adapting the mounting system to more than one battery height. The molding also includes laterally extending ears at the surface of the battery for centering the molding between upstanding battery posts.

Abstract: A hanger device in an assembly of a clip and a support member for installation upon a wallboard. The clip is formed as one piece, having an upturned arm, a downwardly turned leg and a horizontally oriented extension member connecting the two together. A hook is mounted on leg and a pointed end is provided on the terminal end of the arm. An opening is formed in support member so as to mate geometrically to the rectangular cross section of extension member to prevent turning of clip after installation of device in wallboard. A plurality of spaced-apart apertures is provided in the support member for insertion of fasteners to attach support member to the wallboard. The device of the invention carries much more weight than do the present state-of-the art hangers.

Abstract: An article to be mounted from or against the ceiling is removably coupled to a secured base fixedly secured to the ceiling, by a person standing on the floor of the room, supporting the article on the end of an elongated rod, and thrusting the article against the secured base with sufficient force to couple the article and the secured base. The article is removed from the secured base by inserting an end of the rod into the article, exerting a force on the rod to uncouple the article from the secured base, and supporting the article on the end of the rod as the article is lowered. The article is thus positioned on the ceiling, or hung from it, without being manually contacted by the person. The article may be a mounting member provided with fasteners such as hooks from which overhead signs may be hung and quickly interchanged without using a stepladder; of the article may be a smoke detector and alarm assembly which is directly mounted to the secured base.

Abstract: A siding panel is supported by a hanging guide while that siding panel is being maneuvered into a desired position with respect to a support surface. The hanger is attached to the support surface and includes a pocket which accommodates an edge of the siding panel. Once the siding panel is supported by the hanging guide, the siding panel is fixed to the support surface. Once the siding panel is fixed to the support surface, the hanging guide is removed.

Abstract: A twist lock attachment system for attaching a fixture having a sheet metal mounting plate that is part of a sheet metal housing to a structural support. The exemplary fixture disclosed is a lighting fixture attached to a wiring conduit. The mounting plate has a generally circular mounting aperture. A twist lock bushing includes a tubular body correspondingly generally circular in cross section. The mounting plate and the twist lock bushing releasably engage each other by relative movement to insert the tubular body into the mounting aperture with the mounting plate and the bushing angularly oriented in an insertion and removal position with reference to each other, followed by rotation of the mounting plate and the twist lock bushing relative to each other to an installed position.

Abstract: A magnetic suspension bracket construction (10) adapted for use with the metal gridwork (100) that supports drop ceiling tiles (101) and diverse articles such as yardsticks (200) wherein, the construction (10) includes a bracket member (20) having a generally flat base element (21) provided with a magnetic strip (22) adapted to engage the metal gridwork (100) wherein, the bottom surface (23) of the base element (21) is provided with a pair of outer downwardly depending support fingers (24) (24′) and an intermediate finger (25) adapted to releasably engage a yardstick (200) in a vertical fashion wherein, the outer support fingers (24) (24′) are also provided with recesses (26) that are adapted to support the yardstick (200) in a horizontal fashion.

Abstract: A curved portion 1g of a lead line set 1e is received in a recessed portion 13d that is formed in an inner face 13c of a base piece 13 in the open state. An inner face 17a of a first folded piece 17 is folded on the inner face 13c of the base piece 13, and the curved portion 1g of the lead line set 1e is sandwiched between the base piece 13 and the first folded piece 17. Thereafter, an inner face 21a of a second folded piece 21 is folded on an outer face 17e of the first folded piece 17, and the lead line set 1e portion that is slightly nearer the distal end than the lead line set 1e portion that is folded along a folding line X is sandwiched between the first and the second folded pieces 17 and 21.

Abstract: A mounting bracket for a utility meter transceiver unit, consists of a main bracket piece having a first end and a second end, with a through opening at the first end sized to receive therethrough a utility pipe that is in communication with a utility meter, and with a receiving channel at the second end; an upright bracket piece having a third and fourth end, sized at the third end to be received within the receiving channel, and sized at the fourth end to be received within a mounting channel within a utility meter transceiver unit; and a device to adjust the relative positions of the fourth end of the upright bracket piece and the receiving channel.

Abstract: An adjustable mounting device for mounting a dispenser to a conventional bathroom tissue fixture having a pair of oppositely disposed recesses. The dispenser includes a housing. The housing includes a first support member and a second support member, each of these support members being partially disposed within the housing. The first support member has a first distal end and the second support member has a second distal end along a lateral axis. The first and second distal ends are engageable with the oppositely disposed recesses by relative motion between the first and second support members. The housing may have a particular configuration to assist in mounting the dispenser to a conventional bathroom tissue fixture and/or the housing can be independent of and completely separable from the dispenser and/or an attachment mechanism separate from and connected to the housing can be adapted to attach the dispenser to the housing.

Abstract: A portable davit mounting assembly and method for removable attachment to a rooftop pedestal and mounting plate. The portable davit base adaptor assembly is inserted into a mounting plate of a fixed davit pedestal and is secured with pins. The portable davit base adaptor assembly includes two opposed side plates and two metal transverse supporting members. The opposed side plates have apertures for inserting davit supporting pins and interlocking feet for inserting into mounting plate apertures. The transverse supporting members have holes for inserting pins to secure them to the pedestal mounting plate. The rooftop pedestal and mounting plate can be installed flush to the rooftop. A davit arm is rigidly attached to the portable davit base adaptor assembly for use in suspending scaffolding over the side of a building.

Abstract: An auxiliary equipment bracket is formed into a substantially U-shaped configuration having a pair of stays which face each other with a support portion of an engine main body and a supported portion of auxiliary equipment being interposed therebetween and a connecting body which connects the two stays together, and formed in each of the respective stays are a first bolt passing hole for allowing a tightening bolt to pass through the support portion between the respective stays and a second bolt passing hole for allowing a tightening bolt to pass through the supported portion between the respective stays.

Abstract: A compliant member configured to support a substrate during automated placement of components and a tray configured to support the compliant member and removably attach to a support member.

Abstract: A cable holder for attaching cables to a support structure is in the form of a one-piece plate having first and second functional portions disposed side by side and extending in the longitudinal direction of the holder. The first portion is provided with a plurality of transverse slots disposed in parallel spaced relation along the length of the holder. The plate is made of plastic material and is provided with indicator markings spaced uniformly along one or both longitudinal edges of the plate so that the plate can be severed at the indicator markings to obtain plate segments of determined size. The first and second portions can lie in a common plane or be offset by a step or be at right angles to one another.

Abstract: The invention concerns an apparatus for supporting blades of axial-flow machines, in particular turbojet propulsion units, which is distinguished by at least one pair of mutually oppositely disposed support rings (12, 14) which are supported adjustably relative to each other for assembly between guide or rotor blades of adjacent compressor or turbine stages.

Abstract: An article support adapted for adhering to a substrate is described. The article support preferably includes a base member, a stretch release adhesive tape adhered to that base member, and some mechanism for gripping the stretch release adhesive tape. These items are arranged so that when the base member is adhered to the substrate by the stretch release adhesive tape, the base member can be removed by pulling on the gripping means at an acute angle from the surface of the substrate. Gripping means which resist disassociation from the stretch release adhesive tape during the removal of the base from the substrate are disclosed, including handle types. The base member can be generic, suitable for attaching various types of support members via, for example, complimentary dovetail slides. In such cases, provision such as a latch can be made to temporarily lock the support member to the base member.

Abstract: There is provided a pole step assembly with a removable step for hollow poles and the like. The step assembly includes a mounting subassembly with a mounting stud and a mounting plate with inter-engaging flat surfaces that limit relative rotational movement of the mounting stud and mounting plate about the axis of the subassembly. A clamp is provided to limit radial movement of the subassembly relative to the pole. The mounting stud of the subassembly also may include a handle portion that captivates the components of the subassembly and facilitates ease of installation of the subassembly. The handle also may break away and be removed after installation of the subassembly. The step is mounted to the subassembly and may include flat surfaces that inter-engage with further flat surfaces on the mounting plate to limit rotation of the step about its longitudinal axis.

Abstract: A plate member mounting structure is used to mount a plate to a panel with an opening without forming a hole to the plate. The mounting structure is formed of a plate member to be attached to the panel and formed on the plate, and a clip to be disposed in the opening of the panel. The plate member has an insertion portion, and an engagement portion to project outwardly from an outer peripheral portion of the insertion portion. The clip includes an accommodating portion for receiving the insertion portion of the plate member, an engagement piece provided at the accommodating portion and engaging the engagement portion of the plate member, an anchor piece formed at one side of the clip to engage the panel, and a positioning piece formed at a head portion of the clip for engaging the panel together with the anchor piece.

Abstract: A break-away bracket for mounting and supporting window coverings has a mounting base and one or more break-away segments. The segments are interconnected end to end along frangible connections and extend from the mounting base. Each of the one or more break-away segments has a support element extending from one end. A most distal one of the support elements is exposed for supporting or mounting window coverings. Upon removal of the most distal one of the break-away segments or removal of more than one of the segments, a next adjacent one of the support elements becomes exposed for supporting or mounting window coverings.

Abstract: An apparatus comprises in combination, an appliance resting on a support platform and a rigid interconnection strap fastened to the appliance and to the support platform wherein a common face of the strap abuts a face of the appliance and a face of the support platform. The strap is adapted with a reversed lip defining a groove which engages with and receives an upwardly extending lip of the appliance. The strap is fastened to the appliance and to the platform and may be used flat or bent into an L-shape.

Abstract: A combination mouse pad and computer disk holder includes a pad which comprises a body having a top surface and a bottom surface joined by an edge of a selected thickness. The pad further has a pocket therein of dimension sufficient to receive a computer disk. Preferably, the pocket is open to the edge of the pad to allow access to a computer disk that may be stored in the pad.

Abstract: A plastic building wall mounting bracket assembly comprises a one-piece mounting bracket with a back wall and an integral continuous peripheral wall extending axially therefrom, a flange member having an outside flange and an integral flange wall extending axially therefrom to be received by the mounting bracket so that only the flange member is visible from outside the building.