Abstract: A method and apparatus for mounting a compact optical scanner utilizes a one or two-piece mounting bracket to secure the scanner. A bevelled surface on the inside of the bracket cooperated with a conversely bevelled surface on the scanner to prevent removal of the scanner through the top surface of the bracket. Flexible extensions support the scanner and flex out of the way to allow insertion and removal of the scanner.

Abstract: A bookcase or like storage furniture has at least one shelf element, at least three support post elements, a top cover element, and a bottom base element. The shelf element and the post elements have interfitting mounting slots. The structure facilitates ease of assembly, affords space savings and provides the user with ready access to stored items. A rotary pedestal preferably mounts the bookcase.

Abstract: A unitary one-piece holder for removably retaining and spreading open a trash bag. The holder includes a pair of retainer halves, each of which has a respective internal face, first adjoining edge that adjoin one another and second remote edge. The halves are joined together along the respective adjoining edges thereof by at least one hinge. The halves are pivotable about the hinge in a first closed direction and in a second open direction. In the first direction, the remote edges and the internal faces are moved toward one another for closing the device with a "snap-action" and clamping at least a portion of the bag therebetween, so that the bag is at least partially spread open. In the second direction, the remote edges and the internal faces are moved away from one another for opening the device and unclamping and releasing the trash bag from therebetween.

Abstract: An adjustable mounting assembly for mounting electric motors and the like onto a support surface has a clamp in the form of a circular band with a pair of circular wire hoops for encircling the exterior of the article, e.g., a motor, to be mounted and a plurality of mounting brackets each having a leg portion for abutting the surface of the article to be mounted and a base portion disposed at a right angle to the leg portion with an aperture for mounting the article onto the support surface. Each bracket leg portion has a plurality of longitudinally spaced openings and tabs for receiving the hoops of the band at selective positions along its length. Each bracket is adjustably connected to the band for circumferential positioning at selective locations on the band to axially align the apertures of the upstanding base portions with an existing mounting arrangement of the support surface.

Abstract: An apparatus including a flexible support plate member formed of memory retentent material, including a serpentine arcuate exterior continous surface formed with a series of equally spaced apertures formed through the plate member adjacent the surface. The plate member further includes a series of securement fasteners, with a securement fastener directed through each aperture for securement of various clothing garments thereto to secure and arrange the garments in an orderly array during a laundry procedure.

Abstract: A clip for holding a tool in a container in a vertical position is provided and consists of a structure formed in the flat heel portion between the flat handle portion and the flat blade portion of a substantially one piece construction of the tool. The structure will attach the tool to an open annular rim of the container so that the tool will be held in the vertical position within the container, while maintaining the handle in a convenient position for the user to grasp.

Abstract: The device includes a fixed component (30) which is in two half-shells which clamp, sideways-on, around the fixed mast (3), and a rotatable component (28) which also is in two half-shells which, when assembled around the mast, are guided for rotation relative to the mast. Several rotation apparatuses (one per antenna) may be attached at different points on the height of the mast, so that each antenna (19) may be orientated independently of the other antennas towards the appropriate TV transmitting station. The stub shaft (29) on which the antenna (19) is carried may be rotatable relative to the housing (28), and so geared that a 180 deg rotation of the housing produces a 360 deg rotation of the shaft and antenna.

Abstract: A biasable bracket device useful in installing, displaying and easily removing decorative lights is described that can be installed in multiple locations about a building. The invention comprises: (i) an inverted Cee-shaped segment including first, second and third legs. The third leg forms a central support, with the first and sceond legs extending in the same direction, cantilever style, therefrom and their free ends biased inwardly toward each other; (ii) a Vee-shaped fourth leg also cantilevered from the third leg between the first and second legs. The attached end of the fourth leg is more rigid and its free end folds back adjacent to the broad surface of the second leg to provide a passageway that can be biased open to fixedly receive a shingle or roof ridge or to receive a lip of a deep cupped rain gutter to define a first working position.

Abstract: The clamp is of the type which may be actuated by means of an auxiliary actuating member. It consists of two parts, namely a clip (1), whose two branches are connected via a thin part (7) and a slit housing (8) in which an actuating member (2), consisting of a pin with a diameter greater than the diameter of the housing (8) or a cam equipped with a radial arm, is accommodated. The introduction of the pin or, respectively, the rotation of the cam results in closure of the clip, causing the thin part (7) to bend resiliently.

Abstract: A horizontal, elongated support structure is provided having a transverse cross sectional shape generally similar to a truncated equilateral triangle and mounting structure is provided at one end for support of the elongated structure from a vertical support surface and with the support structure disposed generally normal to the surface. The elongated support structure may have a saddle disposed thereover for support of the saddle therefrom during periods of non use and a majority of the upwardly facing surfaces of the support structure are reticulated for free passage of drying air therethrough.

Abstract: A dual sack rack frame (10) allows mail sacks (12) and (14) of different sizes or, alternatively, tray receptacles (100) and (110) to be used as output for the small parcels and bundles sorting system used by the United States Post Office. The mail sacks (12) and (14) are connected to rear, pivotable, spring biased retention hooks 46 and front, stationary hooks (50) or (52), respectively. The tray receptacles (100) and (110) are positioned on tray supports (36) which are pivoted downward when mail sack collection is no longer desired. The dual sack rack frame (10) is easily exchangeable with other collection receptacles by simply pivoting the chute support brackets (32) to a non-supportive position and detaching the plunger pin (22) which connects it to the stabilizing frame.

Abstract: A track assembly including a fixed track engaged with a movable track slidable with respect to the fixed track, the movable track having disposed therewith anchoring portions for securing a load to the moveable track, the fixed track having first and second engaging portions disposed integrally therewith, the moveable track having third and fourth engaging portions disposed integrally therewith for interengagement with the first engaging portions of the fixed track disposed substantially between the third and fourth engaging portions of the moveable track, the first and second engaging portions of the fixed track for interengagement with the third engaging portion of the moveable track disposed substantially between the first and second engaging portions of the fixed track; whereby when a force is exerted upon the track assembly through the anchoring portions in a direction tending to separate the tracks, the second engaging portion of the fixed track will engage the third engaging portion of the moveable tra

Abstract: A preferred embodiment seat adjuster according to the present invention has a first link which is pivotally connected typically along its rearward end to the vehicle floor. A powered gear is connected to the first link and is meshed with a sector gear which is connected to the forward end of the vehicle seat adjuster. The sector gear is also connected to the vehicle floor. Slidably mounted to the first link is a second link having a sector gear connected to its rearward end. The vehicle seat (or frame) is pivotally connected along its forward end to the second link and the vehicle seat has a powered gear which in meshed with the rearward sector gear of the second link. Longitudinal movement of the seat is provided by a worm gear rotatably connected to the second link and meshed with a rack connected with the first link. Elevation of forward end of the vehicle is accomplished by the powered gear rotatably connected with the first link and meshed with the sector gear connected with the vehicle floor.

Abstract: An equipment shelf, for removably retaining circuit boards at selectably spaced locations in a system, includes side panels being connected in a spaced relationship one with another by extruded aluminum cross connecting members. A board slider retaining element in the form of an elongated polycarbonate strip is laterally and removably disposed in each cross connecting member. Each strip defines fastening locations, mounting orifices, being arranged in a predetermined pattern. Each of a plurality of board sliders is longitudinally fixed between a pair of the fastening locations, so that lateral spacings of circuit board positions in the equipment shelf are defined by the fastening locations. Lateral spacings of circuit board locations for a system are conveniently selectable by manufacture or choice of polycarbonate strips with an appropriate arrangement of the mounting orifices.

Abstract: A golf cart umbrella holder comprising a unibody, saddle-shaped, flexible frame, a holding nest and interlocking sleeve which together firmly hold an umbrella staff and a series of straps which adjust to tighten the golf cart holder to most golf cart seats. The holder allows the golfer to easily insert an umbrella which provides protection to the golfer, his clubs, and personal property from sun, rain and other adverse weather conditions and at the same time is easily mounted or detached from the golf cart.

Abstract: A rack for storing and displaying bottles of the type having a) a generally cylindrical body with a first diameter having an identifying label thereon and b) a generally cylindrical neck with a diameter less than the body diameter. The rack has first and second spaced walls with a first opening through the first wall with a diameter less than the diameter of the body of the bottle and a second opening through the second wall with a diameter greater than the diameter of the body of the bottle, and a third wall connecting the first and second walls so as to define a unitary structure with the first and second walls, with the unitary structure having a top, bottom, front and rear. Each bottle can be directed neck first through the second opening into the first opening to a display position, wherein the bottle is supported cooperatively by the first and second walls. The unitary structure is configured to be free standing on a subjacent surface in both an upright position and in an inverted position.

Abstract: A moving display rack includes a plurality of generally bow shaped link rods used to secure a plurality of bearing boards, which are disposed at different level positions, to a base by means of fastening plates and bushings. During display, the motor which is set in the base drives the link rods to carry the bearing boards to rotate horizontally, so as to attract visitors' attention.

Abstract: A vending machine antirock mechanism is disclosed which is a safety feature for a soft drink vending machine to prevent rocking of the vending machine. The antirock ratchet mechanism prevents oscillatory rocking of a vending machine by a potential pilferer until a sufficient forward tilt of the machine is attained to possibly allow soft drink products to be pilfered from the machine through the product dispensing chute. A safety problem has been incurred here as the vending machines are very heavy, and can possibly fall on top of and injure the person rocking the machine or other persons in the proximity thereof.

Abstract: A storage rack assembly for scaffolding components which include a number of features for storing a large variety of components necessary for scaffolding including the side frames, the braces for connecting and supporting the side frames, the base plates to be mounted under the legs of the scaffolding and blocking. The structure permits the convenient and easy removal of the components as the scaffolding is being erected and also the storing of the components when the scaffolding is being dismantled. The structure preferably includes four corner posts, the two front posts being spaced a distance less than the two rear posts, and support members for supporting the frame on an incline so as to provide a means to prevent the side frames from sliding off the rack. A unique and convenient structure for holding and permitting the removal and placement of the braces for connecting the side frames is provided along with a bin for supporting base plates and other blocking.

Abstract: Merchandise display unit including vertical parallel panels arranged in side by side facing relation along a lateral display area, such that the panels extend crosswise thereof and the facing sides of a given pair of adjacent panels define a display space therebetween, each facing side having a lattice of side by side vertical rows of horizontal tiers of panel joint formations, e.g. grooves, correspondingly arranged for coaction with those of the lattice of the other facing side to form a plurality of facing cooperating pairs of panel joint formations in the display space, and crossbars for mounting merchandise display elements thereon in a given display space, the crossbar ends having an opposed pair of crossbar joint formations, e.g. tongues, mating with each facing cooperating pair of panel joint formations to form opposed joints. A crossbar can be mounted between adjacent panels at the location of any facing cooperating pair of panel joint formations thereon and will interlock the panels via the joints.