Abstract: In some embodiments, an apparatus can include a cart for a surgical robotic arm having a coupler releasably coupleable to a coupling site on a surgical table. The cart can include a base and a first engagement feature. The base can be freely movably on a support surface between a first location remote from the surgical table and a second location adjacent the surgical table. The first engagement feature can be configured for engagement with a second engagement feature associated with the surgical table such that, when the first engagement feature and the second engagement feature are engaged, the coupler of the robotic am is disposed in a position in which the coupler of the robotic arm can be engaged by the coupler of the surgical table.

Abstract: A drain pan for an air handling unit including a base, a lip attached to the base wherein the lip extends substantially vertically from the base, and a riser affixed to the base wherein the riser extends substantially vertically from the base to support the air handling unit. The drain pan may further include a riser that is preformed with the base to form a unibody drain pan.

Abstract: Multi-use tool tables configured to support table tools and allow selective rotation of the table tools between an upright position and an inverted position are described in the present application. The multi-use tool tables include: one or more rotatable plates having a first surface for receiving a first tool and a second opposing surface for receiving a second tool, a perimeter edge of the one or more rotatable plates being attached to a rotatable shaft; a column with a first attached to a support mechanism and a second attached to a sleeve, the sleeve being configured to receive the rotatable shaft; and a stop mechanism configured to selectively resist movement of the rotatable shaft within the sleeve. The one or more rotatable plates are rotatable between a first surface upright/second surface inverted position and a second surface upright/first surface inverted position.

Abstract: A holding device for fastening a laser instrument, in particular to a magnetic construction, a pipe, a wall rail and/or ceiling rail, and/or a wall, is disclosed. The holding device includes a basic frame, a receptacle device connected to the basic frame to accommodate the laser instrument and a fastening apparatus connected to the basic frame with a first fastening device. The first fastening device is configured to be rotatable around an axis of rotation relative to the basic frame from a first position into a second position.

Abstract: A motor mount is reconfigurable between at least a first configuration adapted to accept a first arrangement of fasteners and a second configuration adapted to accept a second arrangement of fasteners, the first and second arrangements of fasteners being different from each other.

Abstract: A device mounting apparatus includes a mounting base portion having a plurality of opposing pairs of rails. The mounting base portion is adapted for mounting on a support structure. The apparatus further includes a mounting tab affixed to a device for snap in mounting between a pair of rails, whereby the device is captively retained on the mounting base portion, and can be disengaged therefrom by snapping the mounting tabs out of the associated pairs of rails.

Abstract: A device mounting apparatus includes a mounting base portion having a plurality of opposing pairs of rails. The mounting base portion is adapted for mounting on a support structure. The apparatus further includes a mounting tab affixed to a device for snap in mounting between a pair of rails, whereby the device is captively retained on the mounting base portion, and can be disengaged therefrom by snapping the mounting tabs out of the associated pairs of rails.

Abstract: An outboard motor and steering system motion stabilizer is disclosed that positively locks the outboard motor and steering system in the proper position for trailering. The disclosed stabilizer device effectively isolates the road-to-trailer-to-motor shock transfer that is delivered to the lower unit of the outboard motor by traditional transom savers that brace the outboard motor to the trailer. The disclosed stabilizer device is adjustable to fit many different outboard motor brands and sizes with hydraulic tilt and trim systems.

Abstract: A module (4) in a support structure (5) for container handling machines (2), comprises a connecting bar (6) provided with bearing expansions (7) at its ends, each of the bearing expansions (7) being detachably connectable with a corresponding bearing expansion of another module in such a way as to define a support (8) for a star wheel conveyor (3).

Abstract: A device mounting apparatus includes a mounting base portion having a plurality of opposing pairs of rails. The mounting base portion is adapted for mounting on a support structure. The apparatus further includes a mounting tab affixed to a device for snap in mounting between a pair of rails, whereby the device is captively retained on the mounting base portion, and can be disengaged therefrom by snapping the mounting tabs out of the associated pairs of rails.

Abstract: A device mounting apparatus includes a mounting base portion having a plurality of opposing pairs of rails. The mounting base portion is adapted for mounting on a support structure. The apparatus further includes a mounting tab affixed to a device for snap in mounting between a pair of rails, whereby the device is captively retained on the mounting base portion, and can be disengaged therefrom by snapping the mounting tabs out of the associated pairs of rails.

Abstract: A reversible heat pump stand for securely supporting heat pumps and allowing drainage of water without ice buildup. The reversible heat pump stand includes a first support frame for securely supporting a heat pump; and also includes a second support frame being interconnected to the first support frame for also securely supporting the heat pump; and further includes support members interconnecting the first and second support frames.

Abstract: A vehicle fan motor for an electric fan assembly includes a motor housing, a motor assembly enclosed in the motor housing, and a universal mounting arrangement radially and outwardly extended from the motor housing for securely mounting the motor housing to the electric fan assembly. The universal mounting arrangement contains first through sixth alignment holes radially and spacedly provided on a circumferential side of the motor housing. Therefore, the motor housing is adapted for securely mounting to the electric fan assembly having three mounting holes when the first, third and fifth alignment holes of the universal mounting arrangement are coaxially aligned with the three mounting holes respectively, and the motor housing is adapted for securely mounting to the electric fan assembly having four mounting holes when the first, second, fourth and sixth alignment holes of the universal mounting arrangement are coaxially aligned with the four mounting holes respectively.

Abstract: An engine frame and counter-roller support assembly provides for adjustable positioning of the support with respect to the engine frame, thus allowing differing cable-line spacing to be accommodated. The support includes a pair of carrier elements. The counter-roller is supported on an axle in the bore holes of the carrier elements. The carrier elements are identical and each are in the form of a plate with a headliner and reinforcement ribs. The headliner has a contact surface with a number of two-stage bore-holes which serve for the fastening of the counter-roller support to the engine frame. The bore-holes are arranged such that the counter-roller support can be fastened in different positions, according to the required cable-line spacing between cab cables and counterweight cables.

Abstract: A mounting bracket for the motor within a motor operator for a circuit breaker may be secured within the motor operator's housing a first orientation, thereby permitting it to support a first type of motor. Placing the mounting bracket within the housing in a second orientation permits the mounting bracket to accommodate a second type of motor.

Abstract: An engine block mount for use in holding engine blocks in a secure manner during cylinder boring is disclosed. The engine block mount includes an electromechanical clamping system that has a hydraulic system for balancing the pressure exerted on an engine block. The engine block mount can also include an open table top that allows a variety of boring tools to be utilized. The open table top version of the engine block mount includes sliding parallels which are secured in place during operation of the engine block mount by the hydraulic system.

Abstract: A drive for providing an air stream for generating vapor from a wick or ceramic wafers or discs containing vaporizable deordorant. The drive includes a socket assembly in which a socket for a motor of larger dimensions and a socket for a motor of smaller dimensions are mounted back-to-back. The mounting of the assembly in the deodorant apparatus is reversible so that either socket can receive the corresponding motor for driving the air.

Abstract: A post protector which is placed around a portion of a column to be protected from impact or shock loading. The post protector is fastened to the floor and non-destructively absorbs impacts from objects which would otherwise impact the column. The post protector comprises an elongated portion which is placed adjacent and around the column. A flange is also provided which extends from the elongated portion and is fastened to the floor via openings through the flange. Fasteners are inserted through the openings which anchor the post protector to the floor. The flange also includes an elastic membrane which allows the post protector to elastically move upon impact whereby the post protector non-destructively absorbs the impact force of an object.

Abstract: An apparatus for removably mounting a device such as a generator unit to a pair of parallel spaced apart I-beams includes a cross member having a pair of slots at opposite ends and a pair of clamp plates removably bolted to the cross member through respective slots. A separate upstanding sliding guide is mounted between each clamp plate and the cross member. Each clamp plate is a substantially rectangular member with an oblong cutout and at least one notch. Each upstanding sliding guide is a substantially L-shaped bracket having a downward extending fixing pin, an oblong cutout, and a raised tooth therebetween. The slots each include two or more circular pin receiving openings having diameters somewhat larger than the width of the slot. Each upstanding sliding guide is positionable relative to a respective slot in two or more fixed positions defined by the circular pin receiving openings in the slot which receive the downward extending fixing pin of the sliding guide.

Abstract: A preferred embodiment of the present invention is directed to a compactor for compacting waste materials. The compactor includes a compression unit for receiving and compressing waste materials and a power unit detachably connected thereto. The compression unit includes a ram and a pair of piston and cylinder assemblies. The power control unit activates the piston and cylinder assemblies to move the ram between an operating position and a storage position. A support bracket slideably connects the power control unit to the compression unit permitting an individual to readily access the power control unit to service the same. The support bracket extends from the left side wall to the right side wall of the compression unit thereby permitting an individual to attach the power control unit to either the left side or right side of the compression unit.

Abstract: An assembly for mounting a shift lever and a transfer lever, which has a shift-lever mounting portion provided at the center of the body of a manipulation-lever mounting device with the transfer lever selectively mountable on the right or left of the shift-lever mounting portion. The use of the present invention can assure the optimal lever arrangement in a right steering wheel vehicle or left steering wheel vehicle while using a single manipulation-lever mounting device, thus preventing the cost from increasing due to designing of a special mounting assembly otherwise required.

Abstract: A method of leveling a cabinet comprising the steps of lifting the cabinet off of the ground, inserting safety blocks underneath the raised cabinet, adjusting one or more of the adjustable feet which depend from the cabinet corners, lowering the cabinet to the ground, checking the level of the cabinet and repeating the above steps until the cabinet is level.

Abstract: A telephone cradle mount comprises a mounting member for mounting a telephone cradle and a fixing member, each of the mounting and fixing members comprises a generally rectangular mounting plate section, a first and second stationary bearing sections each provided on and perpendicularly to the mounting plate section and extending along, one of first opposite sides of the mounting plate section and one of second opposite sides whicha are perpendicular to the first opposite sides, the first and second stationary bearing sections being provided with a first and a second opening, respectively, and a rotatable bearing section having a third opening and rotatable such that the third opening selectively becomes aligned with the first and second openings.

Abstract: A housing for a generator unit which is for mounting on a freight container unit is provided where the identical housing may be mounted on the container on a clip-on fashion or on a chassis supporting the container in an underslung fashion.

Abstract: A system of technology teaching equipment including a support structure providing both horizontally and vertically disposed support areas with means for the removable attachment of components, the support areas including T-slots for the engagement of complementary parts of the components or of mounting brackets therefor, and/or for the engagement of the heads of respective fasteners.

Abstract: A multi-purpose furniture swivel assembly includes a ball bearing race base providing a pair of back-to-back bearing races, one being deeper than the other and includes a ball bearing assembly. In a first configuration, the bearing race base is pivotably mounted to a platform which is to be swiveled with the ball bearing assembly between them in the shallower bearing race, and this assembly is pivotably mounted with respect to a tabletop. In a second configuration, the bearing race base is inverted to support the bearing assembly in the deeper bearing race. The bearing race base is pivotably fastened to the platform, and support pads are carried on the now bottom side of the race base to support the race base in spaced relation with respect to a tabletop.

Abstract: The volute of an evaporative cooler is provided with a flange, and there are provided interengaging surfaces on the volute flange and discharge panel of the cooler retaining those elements in contiguity, and there are further provided at least two pairs of volute support means spaced from one another and from the volute flange such that the volute can function as compression means between the top and bottom panels notwithstanding the direction of discharge of cooled air from the cooler cabinet.

Abstract: A precision parallel translation system including a pair of tables or upper and lower tables movable parallel to and in directions perpendicular to each other, and a pair of drive means for rough movement each detachably connected to one of the tables to drive the respective table for movement a relatively long distance. Each table supports drive means for fine movement detachably connected to a base (which is the lower table in the case of the upper table) supporting the respective table. The table is moved a relatively long distance by the drive means for rough movement when rough movement is effected, to effect rough positioning of the table. Then the drive means for fine movement is secured to the base while detaching the drive means for rough movement from the table, to drive the table for fine movement to effect precision positioning of the table.

Abstract: A liquid dispenser, for dispensing discreet amounts of a liquid, such as a mouthwash, comprised of a container for a supply of a liquid and a base member which may be attached to the container in a horizontal position to provide for a free standing condition of the assembly, or, in a vertical position for suspension from a pair of screws preset in a wall. A double acting valve, provided with a laterally extending release bar, is disposed at the bottom of the container, said valve being normally spring urged into a closing relation with a discharge port in the bottom of a dose cup, fixed relative to the bottom end of the container. When the top edge of a receptacle such as a drinking glass or paper cup is pressed upwardly against the release bar, the valve is moved from the discharge port of the dose cup permitting the liquid therein to flow into the drinking glass or other receptacle, and the valve is moved into a closing relation with a discharge port opening from the container into the dose cup.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for improving building heating and cooling, wherein relatively cooler air is circulated upwardly from adjacent the floor of a room or other space. The upwardly projected relatively cooler air displaces relatively warmer air from the upper part of the room or space, and the warmer air is displaced to a lower level, thereby tending to equalize the air temperatures at different levels of the room or space. The apparatus used for air circulation is adapted for use also in periods when cooling is required, as in summer, in a disposition to propel air horizontally. The apparatus structure includes adjustable legs permitting use of the fan or blower in dual positions.

Abstract: A special clamping block in combination with a screw clamp fitted with a pair of bores, one bore provided on the top face of the screw clamp and the other bore provided on the outer side face of the screw clamp, the special clamping block having a clamping ring at the end thereof adapted to receive the neck of an electrical hand drill at said end and having a projection plug which fits either into the top face bore of the screw clamp or the outer side face bore whereby the drill may be positioned to the side of the screw clamp or over the top surface thereof.