Abstract: A breakaway sign post assembly (30) including a sign support post (32), an anchoring post (34) and a breakaway collar (100). The breakaway collar (100) includes a sidewall (102) which surrounds the sign support post (32). The sidewall (102) includes at least one substantially vertical line of weakness (120) configured to facilitate a portion of the sidewall (102) to give way. The sidewall (102) retains the sign support post (32) in a manner to define a fulcrum (134) about which the sign support post (32) turns when a vehicle impacts and exerts a lateral force at an impact location, with the fulcrum (134) being positioned below the impact location so that the support post (32) will swing generally away from the vehicle.

Abstract: A cable holder for attachment of cables in a vehicle structure is formed as an elongated plate provided with indicator markings at predetermined spacing along longitudinal edges of the plate so that the plate can be divided into plate segments of determined length at the markings. Two rows of retainer elements which form open loops at the upper surface of the plate are provided. The retainer elements are adapted to secure the connectors of the cables to the plate. The retainer elements in one row are longitudinally offset from the retainer elements of the other row such that a retainer element in one row extends between two retainer elements in the other row.

Abstract: A gripping and fastening device comprising a bendable strip of material having integral slots is provided. The strip can have a formed hook or hanging shape for holding or hanging articles. The strip can be bent through at least one of the slots to grip the upper edge of a structure such as a wall partition or door, or other article. The integral slots allow for multiple repeated bending and unbending of the strip while preventing or delaying the material from work hardening through the bending area, and thus, fracturing. When straightened, the device retains its original shape. Preferably, there is no indication that bending has occurred. Preferably, the slots are rectangular shaped, but other slot shapes can be used, such as dog bone shaped slots.

Abstract: A stand for supporting sump pumps within a sump container at an elevation above the floor of the container, having an out-of-round somewhat-circular platform having a weakened partition line for breaking or cutting the platform into two similar somewhat semi-circular half-platforms. The platform has a plurality of spaced peripheral legs fastened thereto and a plurality of closely-spaced central legs fastened to the undersurface adjacent the center thereof, whereby the stand can support two sump pumps, side-by-side, above the floor of the container and to avoid any clogging of the pumps with dirt or mud present on the container floor. The platform can be divided along the partition line to produce two similar stackable half-stands, each half-stand having at least two peripheral legs and at least one central leg for supporting a single sump pump within a sump container adjacent the interior wall thereof.

Abstract: A breakaway sign post assembly (30) is disclosed as including a sign support post (32), an anchoring post (34) and a breakaway collar (100). The breakaway collar (100) includes a sidewall (102) which surrounds the sign support post (32). The sidewall (102) includes at least one substantially vertical line of weakness (120) configured to facilitate a portion of the sidewall (102) to give way. The sidewall (102) retains the sign support post (32) in a manner to define a fulcrum (134) about which the sign support post (32) turns when a vehicle impacts and exerts a lateral force at an impact location, with the fulcrum (134) being positioned below the impact location so that the support post (32) will swing generally away from the vehicle.

Abstract: Replacement of a damaged post for a parking meter can be accomplished by cutting the post off near the ground and affixing a replacement post to the stub of the original post with a retaining device which grips the two portions of the post from inside the post. The retaining device is only reachable through the post when the meter head is removed, thus preserving the integrity of the post from vandals.

Abstract: A breakaway sign post assembly (30) is disclosed as including a sign support post (32), an anchoring post (34) and a breakaway collar (100). The breakaway collar (100) includes a sidewall (102) which surrounds the sign support post (32). The sidewall (102) includes at least one substantially vertical line of weakness (120) configured to facilitate a portion of the sidewall (102) to give way. The sidewall (102) retains the sign support post (32) in a manner to define a fulcrum (134) about which the sign support post (32) turns when a vehicle impacts and exerts a lateral force at an impact location, with the fulcrum (134) being positioned below the impact location so that the support post (32) will swing generally away from the vehicle.

Abstract: A holding member (1) for holding a pipe (P), and a mounting member (2) for fixing the pipe (P) to a body panel (B) are previously connected together by a thin connecting portion (9). The holding member (1) and the mounting member (2) in the integrated state are set in a forming die. The connecting portion (9) is collapsed with the closing of such the die that the holding member (1) and the mounting member (2) are separated from each other. A coupling member (3) is formed in this state. Accordingly, the working efficiency can be improved as compared with the case where the holding member and the mounting member are individually set in the die. The holding member (1) and the mounting member (2) are coupled together by the coupling member (3). Since the coupling member (3) is formed of a rubber material, vibration caused in the pipe (P) can be prevented from being transferred to the body panel.

Abstract: A hanger bar includes a longitudinally elongated body that has a first end region and a second end region. The elongated body is bendable at one or more locations near or within the first end region. Furthermore, the second end region has a mounting flange and a longitudinally flexible area. The mounting flange extends perpendicularly to the longitudinal body. The improved hanger bar can be installed by measuring a distance between spaced support members and transferring the measured distance to the hanger bar. Then, the hanger bar is bent near the first end region so that the longitudinal length of the hanger bar, after being bent, is no greater than the measured distance. Installation is completed when the second end region is fastened to one of the support members and the first end region is fastened to another one of the support members.

Abstract: The swivel hinge includes a swivel element with apertures and a base element with a swivel shaft which is journaled for rotation within the apertures. The apertures include radially inwardly extending fingers which position the swivel shaft and are formed as molding gates for molding windows which are provided in common for initially molding the base element and the swivel member as a single integral piece. Subsequent rotation breaks the molding gates and the vestiges form the fingers.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a dual utility support and fastening system which comprises a first body member which is slidably engageable in a housing where the first member includes at least one selectively removable support element. In one embodiment the support element includes an internally threaded bore where the bore extends through the support element into the body.

Abstract: A device for supporting plant pots on a floor surface so as to permit evaporation of moisture from therefrom and which is easily manually adjustable to fit plant pots of varying size.

Abstract: A device for placement into a gap or crevice of a piece of upholstered furniture such that debris and small articles that fall below the seating cushions of such furniture are retained on the device as opposed to passing through the gap or crevice area and into the interior of the piece of furniture. Frictional protuberances on the device maintain the device firmly in the gap or crevice area such that the device's seal integrity in the gap or crevice area is not interrupted by normal movement by a person on the piece of furniture.

Abstract: A support system for devices, in particular electrical devices, to be attached transversely to a trunking body between two longitudinal walls of the latter comprises two crossmembers each engaged with one of the longitudinal walls at each end and each equipped with fixing arrangements for local fastening of the device. These fixing arrangements are mounted on the crossmember so that their position can be adjusted along its length.

Abstract: An improved prefabricated cabinet assembly similar in appearance to professionally installed customized cabinets, but that is easily, quickly and inexpensively installed in different configurations. The cabinet assembly comprises at least one cabinet unit having opposed sides and a rear wall. A hanger assembly is provided to suspend the cabinet units on a wall structure, comprising a horizontal bar mounted to the rear wall of the cabinet units having a downward-facing groove, interlocked with a horizontal bar mounted on the wall structure which has a corresponding upward-facing groove. The hanger assembly permits sliding cabinet units along the wall to a desired spaced-apart position. Spacer panels are mounted to span the spaces between adjacent cabinet units. Each of the spacer panels has a plurality of spaced apart grooves cut into its rear face, along with a plurality of visible, spaced apart cut lines to permit easy cutting of the spacer panels at desired widths.

Abstract: A cupholder apparatus for attachment to a surface including a base member, a support member, a finger member and an attachment member. The support member extends upward from the base member. The finger member is associated with the support member and includes a first end capable of selective positioning. The attachment member is frangibly associated with the cupholder apparatus. The frangibility facilitates temporary or permanent attachment to, or onto, a surface.

Abstract: An elongated strip of connected picture hangers adapted to be coiled around a feeding reel and fed into an assembly machine for further processing and for automatic attachment of the picture hangers to the backing of picture frames, each hanger comprising substantially planar metallic body portion having a living hinge extending thereacross for allowing the hanger to be accepted by the assembly machine. A portion of the body of the hanger is cut out for receiving support means from the desired hanging location. A reinforcement rib extends along the top edge of the hanger for strengthening the picture hanger for larger and heavier type picture frames. A pair of dimpled protrusions automatically bias the picture hanger away from the picture frame backing for easier attachment of the picture hanger to the display support means. The arrangement of the above features provides for spacing means which allows for proper stacking of the picture hangers around the feeding reel.

Abstract: A new overload protection device has been invented of the type in which components are fixed mutually by means of a safety member adapted to be cut or broken when the components are subjected to an overload, wherein the safety member is a thread spiral or spirals adapted to be cut loose from a member, rod or sleeve when the thread spiral (or spirals) is subjected to an overload.

Abstract: A wall hanging device comprising a backing plate having a front surface and first and second rear surfaces formed on a slot defining structure. First and second slot portions are defined between the front surface and the first and second rear surfaces. The slot portions are spaced from each other to increase friction between a cord attached to a framed work and the device. The device has a reduced dimension portion located between the first and second rear surfaces that allows the device to be separated into first and second portions. The device can be used in a first mode in which the device is left whole and employed to hang a single framed work, a second mode in which the device is separated into two portions and employed to hang a single relatively large framed work, or a third mode in which the device is separated into two portions and employed to hang first and second relatively small framed works.

Abstract: A plastic power pole system has a pole, a syncline support member secured to the upper portion of the pole, and a horizontal support member secured to both the pole and the syncline support member. The horizontal support member supports a plurality of conventional insulators which project vertically upward. The pole further includes a number of knockout members, the knockout members removable to form apertures for receiving a fastener.

Abstract: A pipe and cable clamp is formed of a base part (5) and a receiving strap (6). To assure that a pipe or cable positioned in a receiving space between the clamp and a surface of a structural component is adequately retained, where the receiving strap forms two receiving spaces (8, 9) located laterally from the base part, a spring arm (7) is located in the receiving space (8) closer to the base part (5) in the event a pipe or cable of larger diameter is located in the receiving space more remote from the base part. The spring arm (7) extends outwardly from the base part (5) and projects in an unloaded state into the receiving space (8) closer to the base part (5).

Abstract: This universal adaptor mounting bracket is used for mounting clocks to a wall panel. The bracket includes multiple mounting portions provided by offset bracket portions and/or slots, break away portions and auxiliary bracket portions suitable for mounting a variety of different clocks to the wall panel.

Abstract: An improved wire bracket for use in construction which can be used to hold and organize electrical wires within holes located in the bracket. The bracket has two separable portions with a breakaway line separating the two portions, each of the individual portions having holes formed therein through which wire is threaded. The bracket further having reinforced mounting flanges or plates oriented on each of the three axes of the bracket to provide flexibility in mounting the bracket on different construction members.

Abstract: The catch (1) includes a plate (2 ) and a block (3 ) slidably mounted on the plate, which is connected by a strip (20) to a handle (19) so that the block (3) can be slidably adjusted with respect to the plate (2) by pulling on the handle (19) whilst the plate (2) is held in position.The system includes such a catch, adapted so that the handle is accessible in a predetermined position in which the stop surfaces have to come together, and in which the remainder of the system is inaccessible.The method provides that the position of the stop surface (16) is adjusted by pulling on the handle (19) until the stop surface (16) on the catch is brought into contact with the stop surface with which it has to interact.

Abstract: A bar hanger used in a recessed light fixture assembly to support the assembly on a support member. The bar hanger has an elongated arm which has its length substantially greater than its width. A mounting ear is fixed on one end of the arm. The mounting ear is adapted to be connected to a fastener to secure the ear to a support member. The arm has a score extending across the length of the arm so that the arm may be selectively fractured at the score to shorten the length of the arm.

Abstract: A wall mounting bracket comprising a plastic body which includes a wall having an integral projection facing outwardly with a centering recess to receive the tip of a hole saw or the like. At least one opening is provided through the wall adjacent the projection. Preferably, a plurality of openings are provided at equally spaced radial locations adjacent the projection. In use, the body is mounted on the building and then siding is applied to the wall of the building and the edges of the siding or brought into closely adjacent relation with the plastic body.

Abstract: An electrical box support assembly for stud wall construction includes two channel shape struts with one being confined by and telescoping in the other. Both have a longitudinally extending V-shape groove opening toward the box or boxes to be supported thereon whereby the boxes may quickly be attached by a self tapping screw with a screw gun. The groove ensures that each box is straight and, if more than one box is mounted, both straight and aligned. While the two parts may be telescoped they are not readily separable and are sufficiently rigid so that they do not need to be preassembled. The opposite ends of the struts are each provided with planar tabs with two longitudinally spaced designed bend points at which the strut ends or tabs may selectively be field bent to form right angle flanges matching the depth of the box to be supported.

Abstract: A support assembly for an object of interest which includes a stem which has a first portion which has a substantially uniform width dimension, and a second portion which has an increased width dimension in relative comparison to the first portion; a suspension member movably secured on the first end of the stem and having a width dimension which is substantially equal to, or less than, the width dimension of the second portion of the stem, and a support tab movably secured on the second end of the stem, and wherein the support tab is moveable along a path of travel from a first position, wherein the support tab is oriented in a substantially coplanar orientation relative to the stem, to a second position wherein the main body is oriented in a substantially angulated relationship relative to the stem to support the object of interest.

Abstract: A soft mat for placement on the bottom of a file cabinet drawer to maintain the stored files in an orderly upright position. The upper surface of the mat is provided with a series of spaced, parallel ridges defining grooves which receive edge portions of the files.

Abstract: A weatherproof display device for displaying changeable printed information such as publication title, significant headlines, or other data in a highly visible manner suitable for out-of-doors advertising on coin controlled newspaper vending machines is disclosed. The device includes a rectangular housing fitted with a transparent panel retaining printed materials inserted within the housing in an upright manner and permitting such to be readily observed by passersby. An integral mounting bracket permits the device to be joined to coin controlled newspaper vending machines produced by a variety of manufacturers.

Abstract: A support for an electrical box, comprising a bar to be mounted between two spaced-apart wall studs or the like. The bar comprises an elongate web of sheet metal forming a front face of the bar and having side edges extending lengthwise of the bar, a pair of flanges extending rearwardly from the side edges of the web, and a forwardly-opening channel formed in the web running substantially the full length of the web between the side edges of the web.

Abstract: A utility tray provided for attachment to a wall comprises a horizontal support surface having an upwardly protruding lip attached to and extending above the peripheral edge of the support surface. Two adjacent support arms extend upwardly from a straight portion of the peripheral edge, each support arm ending in a downwardly facing hook extending away from the support surface. A pair of substantially parallel horizontal fingers protrude from the straight portion of the peripheral edge, each finger comprising a number of frangible sectors arranged end to end. One or more sectors can be easily snapped off of the finger so that the finger fits between the horizontal support surface and the wall such that the horizontal support surface maintains a horizontal orientation. Further, a slot opening in at least one of the support arms is shaped to engage an attachment prong of a removable clamp.

Abstract: Plastic coil separators provide an improved storage environment for coils of strip steel and the like. The coil separators are fabricated of a rigid plastic such as polyvinyl chloride (PVC), acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), polystyrene or similar thermoplastic materials. The separators are elongate and hollow, having one or two axially extending passageways. Transverse kerfs extending substantially through the walls of the separator at regular, spaced-apart intervals facilitate fracture of the elongate separators into desired, shorter lengths for use.

Abstract: A retainer for an air bag system having a plate member to which an air bag is attached and a module cover mounting member comprising a stand piece stood from an edge of the plate member, wherein a portion having low flexural rigidity for deforming the stand piece at the time of cleavage of the module cover is provided at the base side of the stand piece.

Abstract: The breakaway assembly includes a cast aluminum base having a collar for supporting a wrought aluminum standard and a base flange for securing the breakaway assembly to a plurality of anchor bolts projecting from a concrete foundation. The base flange includes a plurality of apertures for receiving the anchor bolts. Grooves are provided in the base flange adjacent the anchor bolt apertures. Upon impact, the standard creases and bends causing the heel of the base flange to lift. This lifting motion shears the base flange at the grooves to permit the base to lift away from the anchor bolts.

Abstract: A portable-telephone mounting bracket for installation in vehicles, primarily cars, said bracket having an elongated configuration and including one or more bends and made of a sheet-like material, preferably a plastics material, and which bracket includes a flat part (5) from which an upper arm (6) and a lower arm (7) extend, the outer ends (8, 9) of respective arms being intended to be fitted into a slot in the vehicle instrument panel or in the air intake located on the instrument panel, or at some other location, such that the mounting bracket can be secured to the instrument panel by means of the aforesaid ends, and the flat part of the mounting bracket being intended to support the receiver-cradle of the portable telephone.

Abstract: The Applicator Means comprises a plurality of identical applicators joined to a freestanding base by frangible couplings. Each applicator is configured to receive a sample of substance or preparation, i.e., lipstick, or such, by deposition on a stub end thereof. A removable cap is set over the stub end of each applicator to shield such substance or preparation as will be deposited on the stub end. The base, couplings and applicators constitute a single, unitized molding. The Method defines the steps to be exercised in depositing a preparation (i.e., the product sample of lipstick, or the like) on the stub ends of the applicators, simultaneously.

Abstract: An electrical command or information device housing of the type adapted to be affixed to an assembly plate through a substantially circular bore hole thereof which selectively includes or excludes a radially inwardly opening keyhole slot or notch includes a rib which projects radially outwardly from the housing and is adapted to be received in the keyhole slot. The rig has high shear resistance in a direction substantially tangential to the housing, but includes at least one notch for effecting relatively low force break off of the rib upon the application of radial or axial forces thereto.

Abstract: A product information and display tag for use with a horizontally extending product support hook, for presenting product information at a forward end of the hook has a rear part formed by a number of like mounting portions disposed end-to-end with tear lines therebetween. Each mounting portion is suitable for securing the tag to the proximal end of the hook. The tag can be used at its full length for longer hooks, or one or more of the mounting portions can be torn off to effectively reduce the length of the tag so that it can be used for shorter hooks.

Abstract: A universal bracket assembly for gas risers includes first and second L-shaped members with each member having a main body portion and a flange extending from one end of the main body portion. A first aperture is provided in the L-shaped member, in each flange, through which a first fastener can extend. A second aperture is provided in the L-shaped member, in each of the main body portions, through which a second fastener can extend to secure the main body portions to each other. The first and second L-shaped members can be secured to each other in different ways to create several different structures whereby different numbers of gas risers can be supported. The bracket assembly can also be secured to varying types of support structures.

Abstract: An installation assembly for use in installing radio equipment in a vehicle has a front panel with a pair of front panel sections which are joined together along a breakaway seam. A pair of tabs are used to interconnect the panel sections together at their opposite ends to make for a rigid firm joinder therebetween. The assembly can be used in its original form for a first equipment installation. For a second equipment installation, the panel sections are separated from each other and only one section utilized, this end result being achieved by first breaking off the tabs and then separating the sections from each other along the breakaway seam.

Abstract: A universal support market for attachment to the back of an electrical box, supports the box in a hollow wall structure. The support bracket at the back of the box provides a more rigid mounting to support the box when an electrical plug is pushed into or pulled from an outlet. The bracket comprises an elongate strip of sheet material, one end of the strip having a first flange extending substantially perpendicular to the elongate strip, and having attachment means therein for connection to the back of an electrical box, and a second flange at the other end of the strip, substantially parallel to the first flange, extending freom the other side of the strip to rest on the inside surface of a wall board, and at least one scored bend line across the strip such that a portion of the strip may be bent in the same direction as the second flange, and substantially parallel thereto to accommodate a different depth of electrical box and a different depth of wall structure.

Abstract: A support for an electrical box, comprising a bar to be mounted between two spaced-apart wall studs or the like. The bar comprises an elongate web of sheet metal forming a front face of the bar and having side edges extending lengthwise of the bar, a pair of flanges extending rearwardly from the side edges of the web, and a forwardly-opening channel formed in the web running substantially the full length of the web between the side edges of the web.

Abstract: A pot lid holder for a pot lid having a central knob which includes an elongated member having a recess intermediate ends thereof. The ends of the elongated member are joined by end sections which are fastenable to a flat surface and thereby permit insertion of a pot lid between the member and the flat surface. The recess receives and retains the central knob and provides support to the lid.

Abstract: A bundling band is provided comprising a strip-like band having a plurality of teeth and a holder portion with a hole in which the strip-like band is inserted and retained by a pawl contacting the teeth. The edge of the strip-like band is provided with a cutout of sufficient depth such that twisting of the band is effective to separate the undesired portion of the band from a bundle of wires or the like being bound by the band.

Abstract: A deflector screen for mounting at the front of a vehicle includes an extruded mounting strip having a pair of flanges defining a vertical channel along the length of the strip for receiving a substantially rigid plastic screen. The screen is held within the channel by a shoulder on an inward face of the rear flange which cooperates with a groove formed along the length of the screen. A front face of the front flange carries a longitudinal slot to which can be attached a facing strip carrying a chromed surface. The base strip is of a mat black finish so that the facing strip can be applied or removed to provide different appearances. A rear mounting portion defined by a pair of horizontal flanges having a horizontal channel therebetween is formed on the mounting strip and includes transverse slots set at spaced locations along the length of the strip to allow bending of the strip at specific points.

Abstract: A corner holding for mirrors and similar elements includes a base element and a plurality of holding members, with the base element being adapted, by breaking along the weakening lines formed by a cross-shaped recess, to be divided into four sections, and with a shape corresponding to the shape of the holding members being provided with locking pins for the introduction into locking holes of the base element of the sections which are furthermore provided with fixing holes. The base element includes a circular plastic plate adapted for division into four sections defined by the cross-shaped recess, while the holding member includes an outwardly open pocket adapted for reception of a mirror corner so that a mirror by way of four holding members can be fixed to base elements secured to a wall surface. With the holder, a considerable simplification is realized by the mounting of a given mirrors wall since the number of base elements and holding member always corresponds to the number of mirrors.