Abstract: The present invention of a table corner strengthener includes a supporting frame, a plurality of side connecting beams and a supporting post; both of the side connecting beam and the supporting post are hollow columnar bodies; the side supporting frame in the supporting frame has an outer periphery to be fitly inserted into the inner periphery of the columnar body of the side connecting beam; the features thereof are that all the side supporting frames are fixedly jointed two by two through the fastening connection between two adjacent and vertical lateral planes of a columnar wedge; the supporting frame is also placed into a cut opening inside the supporting post through the wedge thus to engage with the supporting post; a screw hole inside the supporting post fitly corresponds to a through hole on the lateral plane of each side supporting frame in the supporting frame; therefore, the action force exerted from the supporting frame onto the supporting post can be shared by the cut opening to increase the stre

Abstract: A connector for connecting a horizontal member with at least one vertical member in an interlocking manner includes plastic body in the shape of a cylinder, having one flat side which extends parallel to a longitudinal axis of the cylinder. A pin projects outwardly near a top end in of the plastic body, in a radial manner. A through hole is provided in the plastic body through which a securing screw can be threaded into at least one vertical member against which the connector is disposed.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method and apparatus of mounting a device in an information handling system. A device retention mechanism suitable for mounting a device in a chassis may include a chassis and a retention member. The chassis is suitable for receiving a device and has a first side and a second side, the first side being generally perpendicular to the second side. The retention member is configured as a cam assembly and is mounted to the first side of the chassis, thereby enabling the retention member to exert a force against a device to secure the device to the housing.

Abstract: A sliding rail assembly adjusts and adapts to fit various racks. An adjustable mounting flange on an end of the rail assembly translates along the axis of the rail so that the length of the rail assembly adjusts to fit racks having various depths. Hooks on the rail assembly may be used to hang the rail assembly on the rack while the rail assembly is being installed therein. The hooks are removable so that the rail assembly will fit racks having narrow widths. Mounting adapters enable the mounting flanges to mate with corner posts having round holes as well as those having square holes. Securing tabs engage front corner posts of the rack to prevent the rail and the computer enclosure from sliding out. To accommodate racks having various depths, the securing tabs may be mounted at more than one location on the side of the computer enclosure.

Abstract: A panel is provided, which is a building block, for a trade show booth. Each panel includes a support structure having rails secured to the edges. Each rail has magnetic fastening strips and metal guidance blades disposed in the lengthwise extending slots, which engage with similar structures in other panels or other rails. Separate rails have mutually engageable lobes and lobe-engaging openings to allow a plurality of panels to be placed in any trade show booth configuration.

Abstract: A retaining device for a replaceable hanger frame comprises a main supporting post and a retainer. The retainer encloses the main supporting post, and a buckle sleeve in the enclosing sleeve. A lower end of an inner surface of the enclosing sleeve is installed with a cambered groove. The buckle sleeve is formed by two opposite wave-like cambered sheets which are assembled to the interior of the enclosing sleeve. The wave-like cambered sheet of the buckle sleeve is installed with a plurality of stop ribs. The wave-like cambered sheets have outer tips which resist against the enclosing sleeve. A concave space formed on the outer surface of the buckle sleeve and an inner surface of the enclosing sleeve provides a margin for compressing and deformation as the main supporting post is engaged. Thereby, the enclosing sleeve and buckle sleeve are positioned to a predetermined position of the main supporting post.

Abstract: Disclosed are high-strength detachable cylinder-to-plate joints for use in manufacturing tables, shelves, other types of furniture and support structures for machinery and articles of manufacture including shelves and furniture made using present invention joints. The joint comprises a disk with a threaded outside diameter attached to a plate by bolts or screws. A cylinder having an annular end with a threaded inside diameter is attached to the threaded disk to form a threaded connection therewith. The threaded cylinder can comprise a sleeve having a threaded end for attachment to the disk, and an opposite end for attaching an extension member that can have a non-cylindrical diameter (i.e. square table leg).

Abstract: A connection element for cable pulls, having a cable pull sleeve for protecting the cable pull core and for the transmission of movements with forces, an elongated wire for mechanical strength of the cable, a guide tube for guiding the inner cable core, and rubber elements for damping. Elongated wires having bent ends are provided with an injection molding so that there is a contour with U-shaped cross section in the injection molding. A holder engages in the injection molding via an elastic element which simultaneously carries the guide tube and connects it with the injection molding. A flat strip with sliding tube opens into the guide tube.

Abstract: In order to provide a connecting means for the releasable connection of a first component and a second component, in particular, for the releasable connection of furniture and machine parts, comprising a first connecting element arranged on the first component and a second connecting element arranged on the second component, wherein the first connecting element and the second connecting element are releasably connected to one another in the connected state of the components and one of the connecting elements comprises a retaining part which interacts with the other one of the connecting elements in a retaining position such that any relative movement of the first connecting element and the second connecting element along a direction of connection is prevented and which allows a relative movement of the first connecting element and the second connecting element along the direction of connection in a release position, which makes a reliable releasable connection of two components with one another possible witho

Abstract: A system and method for mounting an object to a support utilizes a push-pin that is adapted to be pushed or screwed into the support (such as a wall), without necessitating the use of hammers, screwdrivers, drills, etc. The push-pin has a novel head that includes resilient “grippers” for providing a friction fit within a hole or channel of the object (such as a shelf) to be mounted to the support. In an exemplary embodiment, the grippers are a plurality of resilient annular rings sized to be slightly larger in diameter than the dimension of the mating hole or channel so that when the mating hole or channel of the object engages with the larger diameter rings, the rings are deformed slightly upon entering the hole or channel, thereby, providing a friction fit between the head of the pin and the object to be mounted to the support.

Abstract: A system and method for mounting an object to a support utilizes a push-pin that is adapted to be pushed or screwed into the support (such as a wall), without necessitating the use of hammers, screwdrivers, drills, etc. The push-pin has a novel head that includes resilient “grippers” for providing a friction fit within a hole or channel of the object (such as a shelf) to be mounted to the support. In an exemplary embodiment, the grippers are a plurality of resilient annular rings sized to be slightly larger in diameter than the dimension of the mating hole or channel so that when the mating hole or channel of the object engages with the larger diameter rings, the rings are deformed slightly upon entering the hole or channel, thereby, providing a friction fit between the head of the pin and the object to be mounted to the support.

Abstract: A T-link of two profile bars, with a link (1) comprising two elongate clamping jaws (6) which can be tightened transversely by a fixing element (5) and can be locked in position, closing like tongs, in undercut casing grooves (7) of a second profile bar (8), and which engage endwise in a cavity (3) in a first profile bar (4) and can be clamped onto cylindrically parallel inner webs (10) of a first profile bar (4) that are arranged between said clamping jaws. Improvement of the stability of the T-link is achieved in that the first profile bar (4) comprises more than two inner webs (10) evenly distributed about its inner circumference, in that tightened clamping jaws (6) exclusively clamp inner webs (10) with longitudinally linear and/or planar contact, and in that the clamping jaws (6) engage by each of their longitudinal edges (70) in a respective clearance (71) provided between the clamped inner web (10) and the inner web (10′) adjacent thereto.

Abstract: In order to provide a connecting means for the releasable connection of a first component and a second component, in particular, for the releasable connection of furniture and machine parts, comprising a first connecting element arranged on the first component and a second connecting element arranged on the second component, wherein the first connecting element and the second connecting element are releasably connected to one another in the connected state of the components and one of the connecting elements comprises a retaining part which interacts with the other one of the connecting elements in a retaining position such that any relative movement of the first connecting element and the second connecting element along a direction of connection is prevented and which allows a relative movement of the first connecting element and the second connecting element along the direction of connection in a release position, which makes a reliable releasable connection of two components with one another possible witho

Abstract: A construction element has at least one coupling device and the coupling device has at least two prongs. Each prong is comprised of two radially extending mating surfaces which frictionally engage the radially extending surfaces of a mating coupling device. The construction device may have a straight shaft or an angled shaft to accommodate the needs of the user and, furthermore, the prongs of a coupling device may be inserted within mateable apertures in the shaft of another construction element. Using a plurality of such construction elements, a lattice frame may be constructed.

Abstract: A universal clamp for attaching display fixtures to a slot in a hollow vertical column support of a modular display system includes a body piece having an axial opening therein, an elongated clamping piece that extends through the body piece and has an enlarged head at one end, and a clamping actuator at an opposite end of the clamping piece to draw the enlarged head into clamping engagement with the column. The head of the clamping piece has a height H greater than the width of the slot in the vertical column and a width W less than the width of the slot. The clamp is rotated ninety degrees to allow the head of the clamping piece to enter the column through the slot, then turned back ninety degrees to engage the head with the column before clamping. A curved face on the body piece matches the curved outer surface of the column and a ridge across the curved face engages the slot to prevent the clamp from rotating around its own axis during clamping.

Abstract: When connecting two elements that are moveable with respect to one another, some amount of clearance, i.e., spacing between the elements, is included to minimize friction between the elements. The present invention is directed to setting the clearance within a desired range, regardless of manufacturing tolerances of the two elements. In particular, the present invention is directed to power cutting tools wherein it is necessary to set the clearance between one or more reciprocating blades and a blade support member.

Abstract: A coupling member, for coupling profile bars having longitudinal grooves covered by profile walls so that a first profile bar is butt-jointed to a side wall of a second profile bar. The coupling member is inserted into the grooves aligned in one plane. The coupling includes an elongated counter holder insertable into the longitudinal groove of the first profile bar, and a tension tie incorporating a shaped head that is insertable into the longitudinal groove of the second profile bar and engages the profile walls from behind, and a shaft connected to the counter holder. The counter holder is rotatable on the tension tie by a pivot that engages the profile walls and is provided on one side with a tooth system that penetrates the groove bottom when the coupling member is tightened by rotating the counter holder.

Abstract: A connector device assembly of the add-on type and suitable for securing a second member, such as a metal tube, as a branch extending from a position between the ends of a first member, such as another metal tube, without the need to slide components along the first member comprises two connector devices each having a first body region which defines a recess formation to accommodate a first member of a structural assembly, and at least one of the connector devices comprising a second body region for securing relative to a second member which is required to be connected to the structural assembly, said two connector devices each having at least one edge formation provided with an aperture which extends substantially parallel with the longitudinal direction of said first member and respective edge formations of said two connector devices being aligned in the assembly to receive a locking member extending therethrough, the locking member being arranged in the assembly to be loaded substantially only in shear to

Abstract: A pile includes a tapered bottom section of polygon-shaped steel tubing and a top cylindrical section of steel tubing spliced together with a transition ring to form a composite pile, which, after being driven, is filled with concrete.

Abstract: A ring connects two rotationally symmetrical structural parts to form a rotationally symmetrical light-weight structure. At the transition between the two structural parts, there is a change of the slope of the meridian line of the light-weight structure. The ring comprises a surrounding layer of carbon fiber reinforced plastic CFRP with carbon fibers oriented in a circumferential direction of the structural parts.

Abstract: An assembly for joining pieces of furniture together into a finished furniture unit. Each assembly has a pair of plates, each of which is formed with face and butt elements. Openings are formed through each face for receiving fasteners which join the plates to horizontal rails or other furniture pieces. Other openings are formed through each butt for receiving fasteners which join the butt to vertical pieces such as furniture legs. The openings in the butts are positioned in spaced-apart relationship so that the fasteners are enabled to extend through the leg piece without interference.

Abstract: The invention relates to a coupling for coupling two rotatable bodies, in particular a gear and a drive shaft, which are disposed essentially concentric to each other, with or without axial offset, having a coupling part. In order to reduce the structural height of the coupling, the coupling part is integrated into one of the rotatable bodies. In a fuel-supply pump, the drive shaft is coupled to the driven gear by means of the coupling part.

Abstract: When connecting two elements that are moveable with respect to one another, some amount of clearance, i.e., spacing between the elements, is included to minimize friction between the elements. The present invention is directed to setting the clearance within a desired range, regardless of manufacturing tolerances of the two elements. In particular, the present invention is directed to power cutting tools wherein it is necessary to set the clearance between one or more reciprocating blades and a blade support member.

Abstract: A panel fastener strike comprises a unitary casing formed with two substantially parallel face plates unitarily bridged together by a strap at one end and formed with two substantially coplanar flanges at an opposite end, and a pin mounted to the two face plates spaced from the casing strap. In manufacturing the strike the face plates are bent from a coplanar orientation to a parallel orientation while simultaneously seating opposite ends of the pin in the face plate mounting holes.

Abstract: A new and useful clip is disclosed for securing an elongate member, or lather's channel, to a horizontal T-bar of a ceiling grid, conventionally used to form a drop ceiling. The clip comprises a body having a downwardly opening recess therein for permitting the body to be placed over the lather's channel, without removing the channel from the T-bar. The lather's channel is in a seated position in which the channel is received in the recess of the clip. The clip has clasps depending from the body configured so that as the body is moved toward its seated position, the clasps assume positions on opposite sides of the stem of the T-bar for clasping the T-bar and securing the clip to the T-bar. The clip further includes a spring finger formed integrally with the body. The finger is engageable with the lather's channel as the body is moved to its seated position.

Abstract: A system for securing a covering against a surface is provided. The system includes an elongated rod, adjustable along its length, for placement over a covering. The system also includes a mounting assembly to be secured to a surface against which the covering is placed, such that the rod may be coupled to the assembly. A method for securing a covering against a surface is also provided.

Abstract: A special jointing metal device for advanced framework construction method includes a flat plate section having a rectangular shape and cylindrical sections which are provided to the flat plate section in one body along opposite edges of the flat plate section, so that wooden members are jointed to one another by inserting the special jointing metal device into holes each of which is formed in the corresponding wooden member.

Abstract: An assembly device for flat pieces (2) and tubular elements (1) comprises elements for securement of the flat pieces (2) on the infrastructure tubular elements (1). The securement elements are provided each with at least one element (5) for prepositioning and gripping on the infrastructure tubular elements (1). The device is more particularly applicable to the field of the assembly of structural elements in the form of flat pieces and tubular elements, in particular for leisure equipment, especially playground equipment for children.

Abstract: An attachment system for configured slots which utilizes pivotally opposed major and minor jaws which can be biased in a closed or in an open position. The major and minor jaws are aligned in the receptor cavity of a configured rectangular tube and are actuated to fully and to frictionally engage the receptor cavity. Such actuation also causes outwardly-facing grooves on the ends of the major and minor jaws to engage a suitably-shaped configured slot on a configured tube or other structure. Such preceding action connects a configured rectangular tube and a structure having a suitably-shaped configured slot by the use of the intermediate major and minor jaws. Provisions are also made for snapping engagement of the pivotally opposed major and minor jaws of biased open major and minor jaws with a suitably-shaped configured slot.

Abstract: This device comprises devices (11-13) for securing tools (10) to a supporting and heating plate (3). The heat exchange surface of the supporting and heating plate (3) is continuous, the securing devices (11-13) being arranged to permit securing of each of these tools (10) in any position within an adjusting range determined on the surface of the supporting and heating plate (3). This permits adjusting the position of, the securing the tools (10) to the supporting and heating plate (3). This device also comprises devices (7-9) for positioning the supporting and heating plate (3) on a removable frame (1) of a press for hot transfer of portions of metallic films onto a paper or cardboard substrate.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a lightweight steel frame system having end nailed connections where lightweight steel structural members frame into support members. The end nailed connection is made by driving fasteners through the support member and directly into the connection end of a lightweight steel structural member without the need for using additional connection hardware. Where the lightweight steel structural member is a roof or floor truss, the support member may include a leveling member to facilitate positioning each roof truss at an elevation set point to produce a level roofline along the finished structure.

Abstract: The structure comprises cold-formed sections built-up from elementary sections joined stably together by means of connecting braces inside the built-up section; said joined elementary sections define longitudinal slots with their longitudinal lips which are bent inwards and each inclined with respect to that opposite so as to converge towards the interior; fastening devices comprising a channel die and one or more pressure pieces are fitted along the slots in order to clamp with screw means the lips that define said slots and deform them with a locking action.

Abstract: A device for use in conjunction with strollers for securely connecting single strollers together, allowing two or more children, to be safely and effectively transported. The stroller connecting device(s) are easily detachable. The apparatus comprises an adjustable supporting member with a clamping, or other fastening, mechanism at each end. The clamping mechanisms, generally, have two jaws, rotatably connected to one another to grasp and lock a stroller shaft. The fastening mechanism preferably fastens securely onto the shafts of the strollers, providing stable operation during movement. Each jaw, of the fastening mechanism, receives and firmly grasps one shaft of the stroller. The support is preferably comprised of two tubes, with the relative position of the tubes to one another being adjustable, and thus, allowing the distance from one stroller to the other to be variable.

Abstract: The disclosed invention is an improved closing wheel attachment mechanism which has longer wear life than that of the typical attachment mechanism. The closing wheel arm on an agricultural planter has installed thereon an improved grease bushing assembly which has increased wear surface and the capability to utilize a grease on the surface. The combination of increased wear surface and greasing will greatly increase the operational life of the planter. Also included in the invention is the process and fixturing to incorporate the improved configuration on to an existing planter closing wheel structure. Included in this attachment mechanism is a welding jig which assures proper alignment of the improved bushing assembly.

Abstract: A module panel for use in constructing different configurations of module assemblies. The module panel has an outer frame and a central core. The frame has outer shell and hollow interior. The frame has a plurality of frame members connected by frame connection member and a plurality of connector holes for inserting connection members for like connecting panels to construct a module assembly.Connection members are anchored to the frame via connector fastener members which have a connector cavity. The connector fastener members are inserted into the frame through an opening and moved within the frame to align the connector cavity with a desired connection hole for insertion of a connector member. The connector member is secured relative to the frame within the connector cavity for connecting module panels. Connector members may also be received within the frame connection members at the corners of two adjoining frame members.

Abstract: Past assemblies for structural portions of construction machines utilized advanced fixturing devices and welding to join the components. The fixturing devices are expensive and, if not used, distortional problems from the welding may reduce the quality of the asssemblies. The present invention overcomes this and other problems by providing a method of bonding a lift arm assembly. A pair of crossmember plates are connected at opposite ends of a crossmember to define a first modular component. A pair of lift arm assemblies define second and third modular components, respectively. A first contact surface is prepared by establishing a specific surface texture in a predetermined contact area on an outer surface of each of the crossmember plates. A second contact surface is prepared by establishing a specific surface texture in a predetermined contact area on an outer surface of each of the lift arm assemblies.

Abstract: A furniture clip of the type used with furniture springs, having wire frames, and in which such furniture clips furniture clips are used for attaching the wire frames to furniture, and having a sheet metal member defining length and width, and formed transversely with a wire receiving recess, and two panels extending at an acute angle relative to one another on either side of the recess, a shield of flexible thermoplastic material extending over the inner surfaces of the two panels, and extending around said wire recess, and edge portions of the thermoplastic defining a width greater than the width of the sheet metal.

Abstract: A construction element, preferably a constructional toy, including a tubular body portion and, formed integrally with each of the opposite ends thereof, a pair of gripping jaws, each pair constituting a coupling portion. The constituent jaws of each pair are oppositely disposed with respect to a longitudinal axis of the body portion and are separated by oppositely disposed peripheral coupling device. The tubular body portion is formed with longitudinally directed, angularly spaced-apart, first coupling device. Each pair of the gripping jaws of the construction element can embrace a body portion of a second construction element, with the jaws not extending beyond a median plane of the body portion of the second construction element, and with inner surfaces of the pair of jaws conforming to the outer surface of said body portion.

Abstract: A display having a modular element structure, including a tubular upright provided with a base and having at least one recess, pointed in at two longitudinally separate portions embracing the upright, each of the portions being provided with a projection complimentary to the recess, a threaded band of one portion meeting with a threaded band of the other portion when these are combined to form the collar, and then outwardly projecting lower band. The display also includes a tubular sleeve mountable over the collar from above and resting on all of the projecting band via a complimentary portion, the height of the sleeve being such as to leave the threaded band upwardly free, a plurality of beams fixed at least one end and an end piece which is provided with a device for hooking it to the tubular sleeve, and the ring nut which screws on to the threaded portion of the collar positions it so as to lock the end piece of the beam to the sleeve.

Abstract: A metal lattice is provided which is formed of over-lying slats of hollow tubular form. The slats are provided with apertures in opposite side faces so that when fastened together by a rivet, the rivets are hidden from one side. In an alternative connection arrangement, the slats may be provided with tongues for location in slots in the slats. A method and apparatus for manufacturing the metal lattice is also disclosed.

Abstract: A fastening device with a rapid clamping mechanism for the fastening of transverse supports to railing bars of a vehicle roof rack. On the transverse support a housing of the fastening device can be fixed. The housing has a fixed clamping jaw which can rest from above on the railing bar. The housing also includes two housing walls which are directed vertically and are spaced from each other, between which a lever mechanism is arranged on pivot pins and on mounting pins which are fixed to the housing. By pivotal motion of a clamping lever of the lever mechanism, a lower clamping jaw of the lever mechanism is moved to enclose the railing bar relative to the fixed clamping jaw. Thus, the railing bar is clamped between the lower clamping jaw and the fixed clamping jaw.

Abstract: An anchor clip for holding an edge of a cushion-supporting upholstery spring in position on a wooden rail of an article of furniture, the clip having a base portion, a leg portion, and reversed curved portion, the reversed curved portion defining a hook which is inwardly lined with a plastic liner. Lateral edges of the hook are flared outwardly to relieve pressures at both sides of the liner. The free end of the hook is folded-over to entrap one end of the liner and subsequently staked. In another embodiment, the hook, at the acme of the curvature, is provided with a cut-out and flared area on each lateral side of the hood for relieving pressure on the liner.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for a snow thrower which has a motor, a wheeled support for the motor, an auger, and a support for the auger. The apparatus converts the snow thrower to a lawn care apparatus. The apparatus includes a pair of lock assemblies connected to the auger support on opposite sides of the auger, support, a rollable lawn care assembly, and a pair of strut members connected at opposite ends of the rollable lawn care assembly. The strut members are adapted to connect with the lock assemblies on the auger support. Each of the lock assemblies includes a base plate attached to the auger support. A first bracket member is attached to the base plate and receives a portion of one of the strut members.

Abstract: A knockdown chair for children easily assembled and disassembled, and maintaining a desired connection strength for a long time. The knockdown chair comprises a square seat plate having an insert projection on its side surface, a plurality of support beams engaging with and surrounding the seat plate by reception of individual insert projections of the seat plate and each having a reception slit at its side surface and a pair of reception holes on its opposed ends, a plurality of connection members connecting the support beams to each other at corners of the seat plate and each having three inserts in order to be coupled not only to corresponding neighbor support beams but also to a leg member, and the leg member coupled to the connection member for supporting the seat plate and the support beams. The reception slit and the reception holes of the parts of the chair are preferably provided with elastic soft layers made of a soft synthetic resin material for facilitating assembly and disassembly of the chair.

Abstract: A dot point glazing apparatus has a rod, a straight arm which engages one end of the rod at its center to be rotatable around the rod. A first V-shaped arm engages one end of the straight arm at its center to be rotatable around an axis extending parallel to the rod. A second V-shaped arm engages the other end of the straight arm at its center to be rotatable around an axis extending parallel to the rod. Bolts for supporting glass plates threadedly engage the ends of the V-shaped arms.

Abstract: A chair leg fastener is provided for use in securing wooden chair legs and/or backs to the seat of chairs. The fastener effectively prevents the loosening of the joint between the chair seat and leg as a result of temperature or humidity changes, is simple to install, is economical and provides essentially permanent fastening.

Abstract: A framework is formed from a plurality of thin-walled, round composite fiber rods having a pressure-resistant foam core and walls. The walls include at least one layer of axially parallel fibers. The framework is constructed from strut rods, transverse rods and joint plates which are operative for connecting the strut rods to the transverse rods. The joint plates are formed from a composite fiber material. Axially parallel recesses are provided in the walls of the strut rods, and the recesses have a width corresponding to the thickness of the joint plates. The recesses extend diagonally through the foam core of the strut rods, and the joint plates are inserted into the recesses where they are glued in place. The transverse rods are provided with slots in the ends thereof. The joint plates are inserted into the slots and glued to join the strut rods to the transverse rods.

Abstract: A fiber-glass shear puck for connecting, and transferring load between abutting together is disclosed. The shear puck is in the shape of a cylindrical section with planar side walls and is easier to manufacture and has greater strength and load bearing capacity than existing fiber-glass shear pucks.

Abstract: A high density stacking chair having a unique construction permits interaction between a frame member and a chair shell. The frame member is formed of a unitary construction, and the chair shell is formed of a singled piece of molded plastic material. The chair shell includes a seat portion and a back portion joined integrally to the seat portion and extends upwardly therefrom. Fastening members are provided for securing the support straps joined to the frame member to the seat portion of the chair shell. Locking devices are provided for securing the support straps to the back portion of the chair shell. The locking devices define pivot points about which the back portion rotate outwardly when the seat portion of the chair shell is deflected forwardly and the back portion of the chair shell is deflected rearwardly so as to force outwardly under stress the frame member.

Abstract: A tamper proof dispenser containing liquid soap or a liquid detergent including a cylindrical housing having an opening at the top portion thereof and a rotating liquid soap dispensing drum housed within said cylindrical housing with a portion of the dispensing drum being exposed at the opening located at the top portion of the cylindrical housing. In operation, the dispensing drum is rotated about its axis and soap adheres to the surface of the dispensing drum as it passes through the liquid soap. At the time the soap coated surface of the dispensing drum reaches the opening at the top portion of the cylindrical housing, the user's hand will contact the surface of the dispensing drum and hence, soap will be transmitted to the hand.