Abstract: A movable plate means is provided on the top of the tripod head for a camera or the like of the present invention. The movable plate means comprises a plate supporting board, a movable plate and a pressure locking mechanism, and the movable plate is releasably, fixably and slidably engaged in a central groove portion formed at the plate supporting board. Pin grooves comprising shorter and longer grooves not going through are formed reverse-symmetrically at the movable plate. The shorter groove has a taper at the end thereof, which facilitates engagement of the movable plate. A stop pin is releasably provided in the longer groove. When it is inserted, it forms a sliding limit in forward and backward directions of the movable plate and prevents the movable plate from coming off the plate supporting board. When the pin is removed, the movable plate can be easily removed from the plate supported board.

Abstract: Apparatus for stacking one computer control unit of a certain type on top of another computer control unit of the same type comprising a plurality of walls which are secured together to form a frame having a central opening. Each of the walls has an outer surface, an inner surface, a top side and a bottom side. Reinforcing members are secured to at least a plurality of the inner surfaces for adding strength to the open frame. The reinforcing members have a top surface and a bottom surface so that the open frame may be positioned over the top portion of one computer control unit so that the bottom surface contacts at least a portion of the one computer control unit and the other computer control unit may be positioned on the top surface of the reinforcing members. All of the components are formed from metal and are secured together in the desired relationship by welding.

Abstract: A wedge device particularly suitable for use in mounting a swimming pool light in a niche formed in a wall of the pool has a wedge member and a drive member for use in driving the wedge member between the side of the light and the wall of the niche. The drive member is pivotally mounted on the wedge member for limited slidable freedom of motion laterally as well as rotatable motion by means of a pair of trunnions which extend therefrom and fit into cylindrical sleeve bearings formed in the wedge member. A screw member threadably engages the drive member and is inserted through an aperture in the mounting ring for the light. When the screw is tightened against the mounting ring, it draws the wedge member against a side of the light and the wall of niche thereby wedging the light in place. The drive member can be rotated ninety degrees on its trunnions to change the size of the wedge provided by the wedge member thus enabling its use under different installation requirements.

Abstract: A corner support post for shelving is provided in the form of an elongate member of sheet metal. The member has two side portions that are oriented generally perpendicular to each other, that each extend at about a 45 degree angle from a central wall, and that each define laterally offset, parallel walls. Each side portion has a vertical margin defining a generally cylindrical configuration. Identical posts are adapted to be aligned in end-to-end abutting registration relationship and fastened together with connecting plates.

Abstract: An intravenous stand apparatus for carrying medical fluids, such as blood plasma or saline solutions, in a manner enabling the fluids to be gravity flowed into a patient comprises a base; a plurality of wheels mounted to the base to enable the rolling thereof along a floor or the like; and an elongate, slender support member having one or more hooks at its upper end to enable the hanging of fluid-dispensing containers therefrom. The lower end of the support member is hinged to the base in a manner enabling the support member to be pivoted between a first, upright position in which the support member is perpendicular to the base, and a second, folded position in which the support member is parallel to the base. A sliding tube is mounted around the support member for releasably locking the support member in the first, upright position. A spring loaded detent is provided for releasably retaining the sleeve in its locking position.

Abstract: A display assembly includes first and second tray members, each including a body portion and a central tubular portion, first and second peripheral support rims on the tray members, respectively, and a tubular central support post. The central support post is received in snug engagement in the interior of the tubular portion of the first tray member and on the exterior of the tubular portion of the second tray member for supporting the second tray member in upwardly spaced relation to the first tray member. The display assembly can be effectively utilized for supporting items for display on the support rims thereof and it can be adapted to meet the needs of various retailers by varying the number of tray members and support posts.

Abstract: A bag-like, flexible base member having flowable, granular particles therein is secured to the bottom of a rigid frame member having insulated interior walls to provide an insulated cup holder that may be placed on uneven surfaces without spilling a portable contained in a cup held by the novel holder. The frame may be co-extensive with or extend above the insulation that lines the interior of the frame. In the embodiment where the frame extends beyond the insulation, a screw-threaded, rim-mounted member enhances the integrity of the structure. In another embodiment, the holder is surrounded by the bag-like base member.

Abstract: A merchandising display unit particularly suited for storing and displaying groups of small items of variable sizes such as nails, bolts and similar hardware. The basic unit includes an elongate horizontal channel having a rigid arcuate wall extending at least 180.degree. around the horizontal axis to provide a partial enclosure having an upper elongate slot providing access and visibility to the contents therein. Each end of the channel has a fixed transverse barrier. One or more dividers are transversely positioned between the end barriers to provide separated segments or item compartments. Each divider is a rigid arcuate disc extending at least co-extensively with the arcuate wall of the channel and having an effective diameter slightly larger than that of the channel.

Abstract: A multi-tier tower has at least two successive tier trays and at least one spacing support connecting the tier trays, the spacing support being coupled with the respective tier tray at each of its two ends. The coupling is formed so that uncoupling of the tier tray from the support is possible in a horizontal direction, i.e. transverse to the direction of the height of the multi-tier tower.

Abstract: A vehicle seat structure is mounted on right and left track assemblies whereby the seat is longitudinally adjustable. A release wire interconnects right and left latch mechanisms such that upon a handle bar unlocking the right mechanism the left mechanism is similarly unlocked in a master-slave manner. An improved release wire attaching arrangement is provided imparting a predetermined twisting torque to the wire that its integral hair-pin end connectors are each resiliently biased into rattle-free positive contact with its associated latch mechanism mounting.

Abstract: A cluster bin assembly includes a generally planar member which may be folded into a bin-shaped configuration and mounted upon a wall. The member includes hook-like portions which cooperate with wall brackets to retain the folded bin therein. The particular configuration of the bin results in support of the base of the bin by the wall thus providing for a rigidly supported floor in the bin without the need for additional fastening.

Abstract: The present disclosure is related to detachable mounting assembly adapted for location of fog lights and flag poles having light element disposed at the top end thereof, which is removably secured under the front bumper. To better protect the fog lights and flag poles from being stolen or sabotaged, the driver can remove the lights and poles and fix them in place in the rear trunk when the automobile is parked for a long period of time.

Abstract: A pair of suction-held shade brackets are provided in a design whereby the brackets each include depending and curved bracket element holders depending from the back sides of suction cups. The suction cups are intended to be affixed to either glass or wood surfaces, not necessarily conforming, for instance, to window frames, but instead to be affixed on window panes, between window frames. Also, the suction cups can be affixed to materials adjacent window panes, which do not lend themselves readily to screw holes or attachment means, other than suction. Within one of the bracket element holders, a bracket element is provided, which defines a centrally located circular opening, defined by an element whose outer periphery is octagonal in shape, conforming to the shape provided for the element by the element holder.

Abstract: There is disclosed a document holder having a clip to secure one or several pages of a document, supporting the pages in a convenient position adjacent a computer keyboard, typewriter, and the like. The document holder has a universal base which is formed of first and second angle members that are joined along their vertical surfaces to form a channel. The horizontal sides are grooved their entire length and receive a coextensive relatively stiff but resilient strap. Each of the straps receives a continuous band of an elastic and resilient cushion that is coextensive its length. The angle members are joined with screw fasteners extending through aligned apertures in the vertical sides of the angles with the apertures of at least one of the angle members being elongated to provide adjustability in the width of the assembled channel of the base.

Abstract: A swivel base for a downrigger which can be easily unlocked, rotated to a new angle and relocked. The base comprises a swivel plate rotatably mounted over a fixed plate. The plates have toothed locking rings which are engaged or disengaged by the cam action of an adjusting ring.

Abstract: A trash bag retainer includes a generally cylindrical wire frame having fixed bottom and upper support rings connected by vertical support members. A hinged clamping ring overlies the fixed upper support ring for frictionally clamping a plastic trash bag within the wire frame. A counter weight has an apertured lobe mounted for pivotal movement on the upper support ring and has an upper end portion provided with a recess which receives an edge portion of the clamping ring for retaining the clamping ring in an open position during installation of a trash bag. A ground insertion spike is mounted on the bottom support ring for movement between operative and retracted positions. In the operative position, the ground inserted spike retains the wire frame at a desired location. A plurality of rings are provided on the wire frame for securing the frame to a stationary object and for retaining the clamping ring in a closed position.

Abstract: A telephone support or holder clamps to a hospital bed rail assembly to accommodate a telephone instrument of the one-piece type. The holder has a bracket formed of a vertical back wall with upper and lower hooks that secure the holder to the upper and lower rails of the bed rail assembly. The telephone instrument is held between a pair of retaining members that each comprise a side wall and a front flange that extends towards the opposite retaining member. A support shelf or telephone rest can be affixed on the bracket or can be selectively positionable along a vertical slot. The bracket can have a C-shaped clamp member to secure to the vertical post of the older style hospital bed rails.

Abstract: An assembly for wall mounting a cantilevered piece of furniture comprising a first anchoring means suitable for being fastened to a structure such as a wall and a second anchoring means suitable for being fastened to a body such as furniture, stably interconnected. The second anchoring means comprises a housing from which an anchoring member juts out, which ends with a contoured head. The anchoring member is linked to the housing in a freely swinging way and is capable of being rotated and pivoted. The anchoring member can thus be rotated between a first position in which the contoured head can be disengaged from the first attachment means, and a second position in which the contoured head is constrained to the first attachment means. The constraint is held stable by means of a connection between the first and the second anchoring means.

Abstract: Containers in the form of bags with a detachable, elongate sealing member (2) and pump (4) which is influenced by a lever (18 and 19), are applied in stationary holders manufactured from tubular material. The holder is simplified by manufacturing it from a rectangular plate (5) with a longitudinal slot (6), and the plate is then bent to form the holder.

Abstract: A fixture for displaying merchandise has telescoping structural members. A vertically extending tubular member adjustably supports an elongated member having a generally horizontal arm for displaying the merchandise and a vertical arm telescopingly received in the vertical tubular member. The telescoping vertical arm has a peripheral surface and a distal end with circumferentially spaced protuberances about the peripheral surface near the distal end for maintaining a spaced relationship between the peripheral surface of the telescoping vertical arm and the vertical tubular member. A collar or hub mounted on the upper end of the vertical tubular member has circumferentially spaced fingers for maintaining the peripheral surface of the telescoping vertical arm and the upper end of the vertical tubular member in spaced relationship.