Abstract: A cross clamping device comprising a base plate has first and second legs and a clamping piece which connects the two legs with each other. The cross clamping device also comprises a first clamp (2) screwed onto the first leg by a first screw (4), and a second clamp (3) screwed onto the second leg by a second screw (5). The base plate and the two clamps (2, 3) are formed such that between the first and second clamps (2, 3), a first bar (8), and between the two clamps (2, 3) and the clamping piece of the base plate, a second bar (9), which is rotated by 90° in relation to the first bar (8), are able to be clamped. By tightening of the first and second screws (4, 5) the two bars (8, 9) are clamped. The two screws (4, 5) perform a double function, so that separate screws for clamping of the first bar (8) and for clamping of the second bar (9) are not necessary.

Abstract: A low profile rod clamp comprises two halves having semi-circular channels for receiving a support rod. When the two halves of the clamp are fastened together, the outer surfaces of the rods are in contact. The positioning of the two rods adjacent one another and with surface-to-surface contact results in increased friction and the highest possible load resistance. The clamp provides the ability to raise or lower the support rods in a vertical direction, while also allowing for rotation and the ability to move the rods in a horizontal direction as well.

Abstract: A shackle element, a method of making a shackle element, a hook and a rod connector. The shackle element (18) is used for fastening a hook (12), or respectively a rod connector, on a fixation rod (10). The shackle element (18) forms a groove with a lateral opening for inserting the fixation rod (10). The groove is delimited by a groove bottom (18.1) and two lateral walls (18.2, 18.3). After mounting the groove bottom (18.1) encloses the fixation rod (10) over an angle of 180° plus a partial angle. The lateral walls are arranged under a small angle; their distance increases with growing distance from the groove bottom so that the lateral opening is large enough for introducing the rod. The lateral walls are intended to be pushed together by means of a screw device (20.1, 20.2) for clamping the fixation rod (10). The groove bottom (18.1) encloses the fixation rod (10) over an angle of 180° plus a partial angle.

Abstract: A connection assembly for constructing animal stalls including a connection body that is rigidly constructed and adapted for releasable and variable positioning upon an elongate support rail. A first releasable connector is formed in the connection body and is adapted for releasable fixation to an animal stall divider. The connection body is elongately constructed along a longitudinal axis with first and second ends that are distally located one from the other. The first releasable connector is positioned at the first end of the connection body. The connection body has first and second side flanges that are connected together by a webbing. At least a portion of the first and second side flanges project away from the webbing to form a receiving area between the portions of the first and second side flanges that is configured to insertibly accept a portion of an animal stall divider to be secured therein.

Abstract: A guide rail clamp comprising a first clamp half and a second clamp half, which when fastened together form a slot therethrough adapted to fit a cylindrical support rod or a flat rectangular support bar is disclosed. The two halves of the clamp may be held together by a pair of bolts extending through a pair of threaded sleeved nuts, which securely grip the bolts when the two clamp halves are spaced slightly apart. In a preferred embodiment, two pegs extending from one clamp half into holes located in the second half help align and secure the grip of the clamp and minimize motion of the rail. To securely fasten the support rod or support bar inserted within the slot, a bolt may be used to bias the support bar or rod against the edges of the slot.

Abstract: A guide rail clamp comprising a first clamp half and a second clamp half, which when fastened together form a slot therethrough adapted to fit a cylindrical support rod or a flat rectangular support bar is disclosed. The two halves of the clamp may be held together by a pair of bolts extending through a pair of threaded sleeved nuts, which securely grip the bolts when the two clamp halves are spaced slightly apart. In a preferred embodiment, two pegs extending from one clamp half into holes located in the second half help align and secure the grip of the clamp and minimize motion of the rail. To securely fasten the support rod or support bar inserted within the slot, a bolt may be used to bias the support bar or rod against the edges of the slot.

Abstract: The clamp (1) is intended for securing a workpiece to an agricultural implement, in particular for securing a cultivator tine to a frame member, and comprises a piece of steel sheet which by bending (4) is divided into two legs (2, 3), one leg (2) of which has an aperture (5) with an edge (8), which is substantially positioned in a plane, for receiving a part of a workpiece to be secured, the sheet material comprising along the edge (8) a part (9) extending towards the bending (4) and a remaining part (10) extending around the aperture (5) and extending from, and preferably substantially perpendicular to, the plane of the aperture edge (8) in a direction away from the second leg (3).

Abstract: A method and apparatus for fixedly attaching modular tiles. The present invention uses a combination of a surface to be covered, a modular tile, a mounting plate, a peg and a wedge. Alternately, the present invention can also be used without the mounting plate. The present invention first securely fastens the peg to the surface to be covered. Next, the modular tile, with an aperture matching the peg, is placed over the peg and is seated flush against the surface. Next, the mounting plate, with an aperture matching the peg, is placed over the peg and is seated flush against the modular tile. A wedge is then securely placed into an aperture located on the peg, thus compressing the underlying components and securely locking them in place.

Abstract: A low profile rod clamp comprises two halves having semi-circular channels for receiving a support rod. When the two halves of the clamp are fastened together, the outer surfaces of the rods are in contact. The positioning of the two rods adjacent one another and with surface-to-surface contact results in increased friction and the highest possible load resistance. The clamp provides the ability to raise or lower the support rods in a vertical direction, while also allowing for rotation and the ability to move the rods in a horizontal direction as well.

Abstract: A pivot joint comprises a receiver supported relative to a first member. The receiver is provided for receiving a second member. The receiver is partially cylindrical. A retainer is adapted to be supported relative to the first member to trap the second member in the receiver. The retainer has an arcuate shaped portion that is adapted to engage the second member. Moreover, the retainer has a resilient portion that is adapted to conform to a portion of the second member.

Abstract: A modular suspension system for supporting conduit between structural members, such as walls studs or ceiling joists, of a building. The system includes a transverse support bracket for securement between the building structural members and further includes an elongate conduit segment of tubing and end mounts received over opposite ends of the conduit segment for securing the conduit segment to respective building structural members. The end mounts are constructed of tubular segments coaxially received over end portions of the conduit segment and these tubular segments have one or more ears protruding therefrom for securing the tubular segments to the building structural members.

Abstract: A device for fastening elements to at least one first grating composed of wires, the device has at two essentially flat elements which are connectable to each other and clampable around the wires of the at least first grating, the elements having at least one side with side edges and ribs provided along the side edges of the at least one side of the elements and leaving corner regions of the side edges open, the ribs having sides, the sides of the ribs and the sides of the elements being placeable at least partially against the wires of the at least first grating, the at least one side of the at least one having a first raised area with a surface area that is smaller than a surface area of the at least one element, the first raised area being provided with a second raised area with a surface area that is smaller than the surface area of the first raised area, the second raised area having sides, the sides of the second raised area and the surface area of the first raised area being arranged to rest at least p

Abstract: A one-piece, unitary clamp for a longitudinally extending structural member, such as a tube, is provided which can be mounted to a mounting surface such that the structural member received in the clamp is either parallel to or perpendicular to the mounting surface. Additionally, two clamps of the present invention can be fastened together to form a cross-over clamp, a T-clamp, or another compound clamp which will hold two structural members together in a desired relationship. The clamping arms of the clamp have an elastic hinge which allows an upper portion of the clamping arm to move relative to a lower portion of the clamping arm when the clamp is tightened. Additionally, when the clamp is loosened, the elastic hinge of the clamping arms cause the clamping arms to pull away from the structural member received in the clamp to fully release the grip of the clamp on the structural member.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for use in conjunction with concrete construction that incorporates steel reinforcing bar formwork. In particular, the invention relates to a clamp that includes a plate having a plurality of gripping positions for clamping a first reinforcing bar against the plate and a recessed channel positioned on the plate between the gripping positions so that when a second reinforcing bar is aligned in the channel and the first reinforcing bar is clamped at the gripping position, the gripping positions will hold the first reinforcing bar and will also hold the first reinforcing bar in an overlying fashion against the second reinforcing bar in the channel.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for use in conjunction with concrete construction that incorporates steel reinforcing bar formwork. In particular, the invention relates to a clamp that includes a plate having a plurality of gripping positions for clamping a first reinforcing bar against the plate and a recessed channel positioned on the plate between the gripping positions so that when a second reinforcing bar is aligned in the channel and the first reinforcing bar is clamped at the gripping position, the gripping positions will hold the first reinforcing bar and will also hold the first reinforcing bar in an overlying fashion against the second reinforcing bar in the channel.

Abstract: A carrier comprised of a holding member and an article support member. The holding member includes a tubing with a plurality of grooves lengthwise down the tubing. The article support member is coupled to the holding member. The article support member includes a tray and a collar. The collar is coupled to the tray and interlocks with the holding member in a plurality of angular orientations. The collar enables the tray to be rotatably adjusted with a slope in accordance with a selected angular orientation of the plurality of angular orientations. An integral locking mechanism allows an article to be locked to the carrier.

Abstract: Protective netting comprises cables (11, 12) crossing in pairs and defining intersection points (10) at which the pairs of cables (11, 12) are fixed together by a connection (13, 14, 15, 16) comprising two first wires (13, 15) each of which has windings around a respective cable (11, 12) on either side of an intersection point and extends across the other cable (12, 11) in order to restrain it at the intersection point. The connection further comprises at least two further wires (14, 16) wound around respective cables and inserted between the windings of the two first wires (13, 15) so as to form groups of turns disposed in the vicinity of each intersection point.

Abstract: A steering column holding structure, includes: a column lower bracket locating at rear end of an automobile in relation to a pedal lever, the column lower bracket holding a steering column, wherein the column lower bracket comprises: a column holding section holding the steering column; and a first and a second protruding sections formed with a first and a second through holes so that the column lower bracket is attached to a column holding frame of the automobile with bolts. In the above construction, the first protruding section is formed with an opening channel so as to open the first through hole, thereby making the first protruding section between the opening channel and the steering column as a absorbingly deforming section which is to be deformed by the pedal lever when the automobile forwardingly bumps.

Abstract: A device for connecting together a first tube and a second tube placed at a 90° angle with respect to one another. The device includes a flat base placed between the two tubes, and pierced with at least two holes, yokes for joining together the first tube with the base and for partially surrounding at least a portion of the first tube, and collars for joining the second tube and the base, the collars partially surrounding at least a portion of the second tube and interacting with the holes and with the yokes. The device may be used for connecting together pipes, especially in a gallery or a cell in the nuclear industry.

Abstract: A right-angle scaffold coupler comprises two jaw assemblies (10A, 10B) each with jaws formed by a closure-plate (12) hinged to a common chassis (11), and having a hand lever (14) hinged (at 21) to the plate (12) with a spirally-coiled spring (25 FIG. 4) as hinge-pin within interleaved finger-lugs (26, 27). A hook-member (15) hinged to the lever (14) engages a lip (19) of the chassis (11) so that depression of the lever (14) pulls the plate (12) towards the chassis (11) in closing the jaws onto a scaffolding tube (13) and clamping to it by over-center action. The spring (25) coils up more tightly during the over-center action allowing resilient displacement between the lugs (26, 27) of hinge (21) to accommodate variations in tube circumference. The jaw surface (17) of the chassis (11) subtends more than 180 degrees to snap fit with the tube (13).

Abstract: A coupling device for rotatably coupling poles of a tepee tripod. A first clamp clamps onto an upper end of a first pole. A second clamp clamps onto an upper end of a second pole. A third clamp clamps onto an upper end of a third pole. First and second rotatable couplers rotatably couple the first clamp to the second clamp, and the first clamp to the third clamp. The first coupler is rotatable about a first axis of rotation, so as to allow relative rotation between the first and second clamps. The second coupler is rotatable about a second axis of rotation so as to allow relative rotation between the first and third clamps. The first and second axes of rotation lie in a plane generally perpendicular to a first longitudinal axis corresponding to the first pole when the first clamp is clamped onto the first pole. The first and second axes of rotation intersect the first longitudinal axis. The first and second axes of rotation are radially spaced apart relative to the first longitudinal axis.

Abstract: Adjustable 3-way scaffolding fasteners for holding together four corners of a scaffold with four upright members, two first cross members with extremes, and two second cross members with extremes. The fasteners include a pair of right fasteners and a pair of left fasteners. Each fastener of the pair of right fasteners connects one extreme of the extremes of one cross member of the two first cross members and one extreme of the extremes of one cross member of the two second cross members to an upright of the four upright members of the scaffold, and are separate and diametrically opposed to each other when being used.

Abstract: A fastener for timber decking, fences, pallets and the like comprises a joist attachment plate (11), with one or more fastening apertures (12) therein, one or more spacing flanges (13) locatable between joists (20) and planks (30), a plank spacer (14) extending between adjacent planks (30) and axially aligned plank engaging teeth (17, 18) extending from opposed sides of the plank spacer (14) to engage respective side surfaces of adjacent planks (30).

Abstract: Apparatus for coupling an elongate support and a fence, such as a partition between cubicles in a stall. Cubicle partitions are first hung from couplings which have been fixed to a horizontal member of an elongate support. The partitions are hung on the support one end at a time, allowing for a single person to perform this operation even with relatively heavy partitions. After hanging the ends of the partition, the partition can be adjusted prior to finally securing the ends of the partition to the support.

Abstract: A device for mounting a leaf spring to an axle housing of a vehicle, in which a cap device receives the axle housing of the vehicle. A liner is positioned inside the cap to permit rotational movement of the axle housing. A pair of U-bolts is mounted on the cap and extends down from the cap toward the leaf spring. First and second plates engage the U-bolts to present a pair of parallel plates positionable on top and bottom of the leaf spring, respectively. Preferably, the liner is fabricated from a low friction material such as polytetrafluoroethylene. To prevent aixal movement of the device, stops engage the axle housing. Stabilizing plates maintain the top, first plate generally parallel to the leaf spring and prevent relative movement of the first plate and the U-bolts. Spacers maintain a minimum spacing between the first and second plates on the U-bolts. In a preferred embodiment, a low friction surface is provided on the portion of the plates in contact with the leaf spring.

Abstract: A post support frame is provided comprising brackets, a top plate, and a bottom plate. In one embodiment, the brackets are identical and generally H-shaped. The crossbar of the H includes a slot substantially perpendicular to the crossbar, and the ends of the legs of the H each have a tab. Each leg also includes a part which tapers inward toward the adjacent leg. The top plate includes a series of notches around its periphery, which accommodate the tabs at the ends of the bracket legs. The bottom plate includes two sets of holes therethrough. One set of holes accommodates the tabs at the ends of the bracket legs, while the other is used for attaching the completed post support frame to a flat surface.The support frame is assembled by interengaging the slots of the brackets. The interengaged brackets are coupled with the bottom and top plates by fitting the tabs at the ends of the brackets into one set of the holes in the bottom plate and the notches in the top plate.

Abstract: A structural member connection and method is disclosed for quickly securing/unsecuring pipe connections wherein the respective pipes are typically in orthogonal relationship with each other. The pipes to be connected may be of different diameter and/or cross-sectional shape. The connection includes at least one preferably fitted pipe strap member for each pipe and at least four fasteners with one fastener being located in each quadrant formed by the orthogonal intersection of two pipes. The pipe strap member is selected to mate to the diameter pipe used. In the alternative, U-bolt members selected to mate to the respective pipes may be used in place of one set of pipe straps. Tubular standoffs may be used in conjunction with the fasteners to provide adjustable clamping strength.

Abstract: A cathedral ceiling beam support combination of identical first and second elongated support elements each extending along longitudinal axes thereof, each having opposite first and second ends and having intermediate structure extending along an imaginary upright plane between and interconnecting the first and second ends, pivot structure and thereof pivotably connecting the first and second support elements through the intermediate elongated structure, each of the first and second support elements further including a laterally-extending flange having a downwardly-facing support surface adapted to press against a surface of a support beam, and beam-attachment structure and mechanism thereof on the laterally-positioned flange for securing the laterally-positioned flange to a support beam, the laterally-extending flange and the downwardly-facing support surface each extending at an angle of about 90 degrees relative to the upright plane, the beam-attachment structure including a plurality of through-space apert

Abstract: A modular construction system and modular member are provided for the construction of concatenated structures having interconnected, overlapping, offset or parallel courses. The modular members are provided with substantially planar upper and lower surfaces with the thickness, width and hole spacing of each modular member being predetermined and interdependent. The modular members present holes which receive connectors, and may have holes presenting a plurality of bore diameters. The members may be cut perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the member midway between adjacent holes to provide compatible modular member segments. The complementally shaped connectors are received in the holes and may include mechanical barbs or threads, or separate retainers for use with the connectors inhibit preventing vertical separation of overlapping adjacent modular members.

Abstract: The object of reducing the assembly costs in the course of producing an adjusted, angularly movable coupling between a pull rod and a plunger rod by means of a constructively further improved link joint, as well as the production costs for the connecting element itself, is attained in that the has a connecting element formed as a one-piece shaped body, which encloses the pull rod and the plunger rod in the manner of a cage and is made of plastic, in which the passages for receiving the pull rod and the plunger rod are arranged in such a way that both rods rest against each other with their external surfaces. The pull rod and the plunger rod are clamped together at their intersecting point by a clamping screw and the plunger rod is additionally clamped with the shaped body in a manner which assures their position.

Abstract: A clamping apparatus adaptable to connect together multiple members which may be variously arranged. The clamping apparatus includes a clamping plate having a first pair and a second pair of arcuate slots. Fasteners extend in a first direction through the first pair of arcuate slots and in a second direction through the second pair of arcuate slots, and the fasteners are slidable along the length of the slots. Clamping links are attachable to the fasteners to secure the multiple members to the clamping plate.

Abstract: A tube clamp assembly is provided having a one-piece clamp or casting with four clamping and aligning lugs projecting from each side of the casting. The four lugs on the first side of the casting are symmetrically arranged at the corner of an imaginary square and have two sets of clamping and aligning surfaces that lie in planes perpendicular to each other. The surfaces are spaced apart a distance equal to the distance between the faces of a first tube so that the casting can embrace the tube sides in either a first position or a second position rotated 90 degrees from the first position. On the second side of the casting, four lugs similar to the lugs on the first side project the opposite direction and also define two sets of clamping and aligning surfaces.

Abstract: The base body consisting e.g. of a metal, includes at least one double tapering through hole due to e.g. a casting operation. This through hole will not be worked in a cutting manner. A cladding is used for the through hole in shape of a sleeve consisting of an elastomeric material, which sleeve has a double tapering outer surface, which outer surface contacts the inner surface of the through hole. The sleeve has a cylinder shaped inner surface and is adapted for receipt of a cylinder shaped pipe. The through hole and the pipe must not be worked in a cutting manner and a safe clamping of the pipe over the entire length of the sleeve is ensured.

Abstract: An adjustable stand anchored on a base to support an electrically-powered applicator so that it may be brought by an operator to a properly oriented position adjacent a selected site on the body of a subject to be treated and maintained at its set position. The stand is composed of series of interconnected arms, at least two adjacent arms being formed by pipes having a right angle bend and articulated by a knuckle formed by a four-sided rectangular block. The block has a first bore extending between one pair of opposing sides and a second bore extending between the other pair, an end of one arm being socketed in the first bore and the adjacent end of the other arm being socketed in the second bore whereby the arms articulated by the knuckle are swingable about axes at right angles to each other to afford a wide range of angular adjustment.

Abstract: The present invention is a truss anchor for attaching a truss to a wall system of a building frame. The truss anchor is a single piece of metal having a lower plate member and an upper plate member. The lower plate member has a first plate section defining an area of attachment to a vertically disposed surface of the truss. A lower extension is integral this first plate section and extends lateral the truss. An upper extension is integral the lower extension and extends upward therefrom adjacent the truss. The upper plate member forms a strap and includes a first strap section integral the upper extension and substantially perpendicular the lower plate member. A second strap section, integral the first strap section, extends laterally over the lower plate member and a third strap section, integral the second strap section, extends downward parallel the first plate section of the lower plate member.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for rigidly joining construction elements to one another based on providing construction elements each having a connecting bore formed therethrough, positioning elements each having a connecting bore formed therethrough for aligning the connecting bores of adjacent construction elements, and partially expandable locking means dimensioned to extend through the aligned connecting bores of at least two construction elements and one positioning element. The construction elements and positioning elements are further equipped with engagement grooves and engagement ribs, respectively, for positioning adjacent construction elements in any number of predetermined angles. The locking mechanism has a radially expanding portion capable of locking the previously positioned construction elements in a rigid fashion.

Abstract: A clamp assembly for mounting an art device having a depending support bar on a rail extending horizontally lengthwise of a conveyor, which permits adjustment of the position of the clamp assembly lengthwise of the rail without effecting the vertical position of the art device and permits adjustment of the vertical position of the art device relative to the rail without affecting the adjusted position of the clamp assembly lengthwise relative to the rail.

Abstract: Protective member for metal knots or joints of scaffolds having horizontal and vertical tubular elements connected by a clamp at each knot, said protective member being made up of two parts (C1) and (C2) each of which consists of a hollow body (1) including a first pair of aligned coaxial semicircular seats (2) and two further semicircular aligned and coaxial seats (3, 4) whose axis is orthogonal to that of the first seats (2) and suitably spaced therefrom, the first seats (2) being intended to fit, with light elastic forcible engagement, the horizontal tube (5) of the scaffold knot, the other two seats (3, 4) being intended to fit the corresponding vertical tube (6) of the knot, or vice versa, and the two parts (C1, C2) of the protective member being mutually orthogonal, that is, rotated through 90.degree. with respect to each other, and located on opposite sides of the knot.

Abstract: A harness system used with steel reinforcement bars or rods to hold them at a desired orientation during and after concrete is poured. The system has two substantially identical harnesses each with its own strap section and a one direction end clasp. A common spacer joins the harnesses together and orients them with respect to each other in different directions. Preferably, the harnesses and spacer are made of a moisture proof plastic material. Two steel reinforcement bars may be oriented in a desired direction--it could be parallel or at right angles to each other--and an appropriate harness system used to hold them in place as concrete is poured over them. One strap of one harness goes around a bar and is put in through its clasp end to a tightened position to hold the bar.

Abstract: In a method of post beam construction, a horizontal beam member is connected to a post member by means of a connector element interposed between the two. The connector includes an upper plate member and a lower plate member, bridged by an apertured central member that is offset from the plate members and forms a recess between same.

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 locking fastener includes a generally C-shaped body (10) with a slot (16) for holding a loop of webbing (18) extending from a tent membrane (17). The C-shaped body has an internal opening (11), and a gap (12) between the two ends for snapping around the intersection of two tent poles (19). An elastic cord (14) has one end attached to the C-shaped body, and a free portion for tightly wrapping around the intersection of the poles. An anchoring notch (15) on the C-shaped body receives the remaining free portion of the cord for anchoring it and maintaining it in tension. Thus the tent membrane is fastened to the poles, and the poles are locked together to prevent their intersecting point from shifting, so that in conjunction with additional poles and fasteners, the shape and structural integrity of the tent is maintained.

Abstract: A method of making and erecting a framed structure, preferably single level, by milling standard pieces of lumber that are joined into a sturdy, rectangular frame is disclosed. Opposed Side Beams having dado cuts at their opposite ends are joined to opposed Face Beams having complementary dado cuts at their opposite ends. Floor joists connect opposed sidebeams and support subflooring or decking, and, to accommodate certain larger dimensional floorplans, Center Beams are built into the frame. The frame can rest on a periphery foundation or be erected over posts.

Abstract: An elastic clip to fasten crossed bars, characterized in that it has the form of a simple or double couple of jaws symmetrically or asymmetrically shaped, which comprises seats (D) and hooks (A) placed crosswise and joined together by bodies (B) so that they can be managed simultaneously with fingers and are capable of fastening said either single or coupled crossed bars.

Abstract: A coupling structure includes two couplings joined back-to-back as a unit by means of a bolt, each coupling consisting of a box-like base, a pair of non-skid blocks disposed within the base, a cover pivotally connected to the base, a press plate and a couple of adjusting screw bolts. The base is provided with notches in its two longitudinal walls for supporting a tube. The non-skid blocks are respectively provided with upper non-skid surfaces for urging against a lower portion of the tube. After the tube is mounted within the base, the cover is locked in place by means of the screw bolts which join the press plate to the cover and pass through corresponding holes in the base and the non-skid blocks to secure the tube.

Abstract: Retaining clips are provided by the present invention for use in a novel method of constructing radiant heat flooring. The clips are used to secure heating pipe that has been laid on top of a wire grid. The pipe is secured by attaching the retaining clip to the wire grid so that the retaining clip passes from one point of attachment on the wire grid, over the pipe, to another point of attachment on the grid, without passing beneath the grid or the pipe.

Abstract: A universal bed rail mount for securing bedside rail risers to a mattress supporting bed frame is disclosed. The mount comprises an L-shaped support for embracing the bed frame and is formed of two legs having an opening at an outer portion of each of the legs. The mount also includes at least one tension plate having a hole at a central portion thereof and having bearing surfaces at each of opposite ends of the plate. The bearing surfaces are adapted to be received in the openings in the outer portion of each of the legs. A bolt is received in the tension plate and is adapted to abut the bed frame embraced by the L-shaped support. An adjustable mechanical advantage element is on the bolt and on the tension plate to selectively adjust the position of the bolt in the hole in the tension plate and thereby adjust the tension between the L-shaped support and the tension plate with the bed frame therebetween. A riser guide support is affixed to an exterior surface of one of the legs.

Abstract: An improved cross-stiffened panel structure, such as used on bridges, load bearing floors, large haulage containers and dump trucks, is composed of a deck plate to which are attached a plurality of spaced apart stiffening ribs. A plurality of transverse beams, each having a cut-out shaped to fit over the external contour of the stiffening ribs, are welded to the deck plate except at the cut-outs. The cut-outs are dimensioned so that a nominal gap is maintained between the cut-outs and the stiffening ribs. In another embodiment, saddles are fabricated to fit over the stiffening ribs and welded to the deck plate while maintaining a nominal gap between the stiffening ribs and the saddles. The transverse beams cut-outs conform to the contour of the saddles and the transverse beams are welded to the deck plate and the saddles.

Abstract: An apparatus for the attachment of an axle (10) to a hub (3) capable of rotating around a rotational axis (2) is provided with a first thread (5) and with a screw (7) with a second thread (8) and a third thread (9), so that the second thread (8) has half the pitch of the third thread (9) and is screwed into the first thread (5). A clamping device of the apparatus consists of a first part (11) and a second part (12) which is screwed via a fourth thread (13) into the third thread (9). By rotating the screw (7) the first part (11) with the screw (7) can be moved in a first direction, so that the second part (12) is at the same time moving at twice the speed in the opposite direction to the first direction. The axle (10) can be clampingly held between the first part (11) and the second part (12) in a wide diameter range so as to be centered relative to the rotational axis (2) by turning the screw (7).

Abstract: An apparatus for interconnecting a pair of longitudinal members connectable with vertebrae of a spinal column comprises first and second connector members connectable with the longitudinal members. An elongate plate extends transverse to the longitudinal members and interconnects the first and second connector members. The first connector member includes a hook portion extendable around a portion of the longitudinal member. A set screw clamps the longitudinal member to the hook portion of the connector member. A nut threadably engages the set screw to clamp the elongate plate to the connector member. The elongate plate includes surfaces defining a recess for receiving the connector member. The surfaces defining the recess engage the connector member to prevent the elongate plate from pivoting relative to the connector member.