Abstract: A seat pedestal comprised of a first tubular vertical support member attached to an underlying deck by a base member, a second tubular member telescoped within the first member, means for attaching a seat to the top of the second member, and means for adjusting the height of the second member within the first comprising a vertical slot in the second member and a plurality of vertically spaced horizontal radial slots intersecting and extending from the vertical slot and a stationary pin extending from the first member through the slot and about which the second member may be changed in height by positioning the pin selectively within one of the horizontal slots.

Abstract: An energy absorbing high impact cable device having a ring damper with first and second ends for attachment to at least one mesh net panel. The damper further includes a retainer for retaining the first and second ends, and to maintain a circular damper according to a predetermined stiffness for impact restraint. The ring damper further includes a cover, which is hermetically sealed around the cable to prevent degradation. A cable-to-loop fastener mechanically secures the cable device to at least one mesh net panel to form a linked arrangement. This particular arrangement translates absorbed energy within a plane of the panels to prevent structural deformation within the device due to rolling rock energies beyond a predetermined magnitude.

Abstract: A vibration isolator assembly, such as a vehicle drive train mount, incorporates a heat shield which protects the elastomeric parts of the isolator assembly from high temperature radiation which could degrade the elastomeric parts.

Abstract: The preferred embodiment of a multi-functional apparatus employs a single electromagnetic device for selectively actuating at least two seat support movement mechanisms. In another aspect of the present invention, a single electric motor selectively actuates three movement mechanisms for a seat through three otherwise independent power transmission devices. Yet another aspect of the present invention employs an electronic control unit to automatically cause coupling of the electromagnetic device with the desired movement mechanism.

Abstract: A wire harness protector comprises a trough having front and rear walls, a bottom wall, and a cover attached to the trough by a living hinge. The front wall of the trough has one or more locking tab sockets with lateral tab-receiving openings. At least one locking tab is connected to the front edge of the cover by a tab living hinge in alignment with the socket on the trough. Guide blocks are provided on the cover to automatically align the cover to the trough and each locking tab with each associated socket when the cover is closed on the trough. Each locking tab can be independently moved on its own living hinge into the front-facing lateral socket opening to independently lock all of the tabs on the cover in their sockets.

Abstract: A tack having a generally rigid flat body with three prongs extending from one generally flat face and a hook extending from the other generally flat face.

Abstract: A support assembly for supporting an object on a floor. The support assembly includes a leg member and a heel member mounted on said leg member. The heel member is adapted to engage the floor. A foot member is pivotally attached to the leg member. The foot member is adapted to pivot between an upright storage position and a lateral support position. When in the lateral support position, the foot member is adapted to engage the floor at a point spaced apart from the heel member. In a preferred embodiment, a cover is provided to conceal the foot member when placed in the upright storage position. In a preferred embodiment, the heel member comprises a height adjustable glide device that includes a base portion and a stem portion extending upwardly from the base portion. A shaft is disposed in the stem portion and operable engages an actuator disposed in a cavity formed in the base portion. The shaft operably engages the leg member to provide vertical adjustment of the leg member.

Abstract: A rearview mirror support bracket for mounting a reflective element in a rearview mirror assembly housing in which the rearview mirror assembly housing is mounted to a vehicle by a vehicle mounting bracket includes a support bracket having a reinforced polyolefin body, and most preferably a glass filled polypropylene body, with a mounting surface for supporting one of electrical actuator and an adapter member and having an arm for connection to the vehicle mounting bracket. The support arm includes a collar for rotatably mounting the rearview mirror support bracket on a post or pivot of the vehicle mounting bracket and includes a plurality of detents for engaging in spaced recesses of the base of the vehicle mounting bracket for releasably coupling the rearview mirror support bracket to the vehicle mounting bracket. Preferably, the detents comprise a dissimilar material from the support bracket, for example a plastic or metal material.

Abstract: A combination computer monitor riser, copy holder, and keyboard rest, which provides room for a keyboard and copy holder to be placed in front of computer monitor without obstructing the view of the monitor screen. The copy holder secures open books or individual work sheets in a position between the keyboard and a computer monitor. The copy holder serves as a keyboard holder to create additional workspace when the computer is not in use. The apparatus includes a base plate for holding a keyboard in a manner that can permit a portion of the base plate and keyboard to overhang a conventional work surface; a support plate which is placed against the inclined edge of one or more stacked monitor riser supports; and an inclined rest surface integral to the base plate. The rest surface provides a slight pinch on books and thick documents to hold the pages in an open position.

Abstract: The adjustable support assembly is for supporting a component of a piece of furniture, such as a backrest or armrest of a sofa. The component is fixed to the upper end of a shaft. The lower end of the shaft is insertable into an elongated hollow member, fixed to the frame of the sofa with a mounting bracket connected to the hollow member and screwed to the frame. A locking device releasably holds the shaft in any one of a plurality of angular positions with respect to the hollow member when the shaft is substantially engaged in the hollow member. The orientation of the component may therefor be easily adjusted and locked when a person sitting on the sofa so desires.

Abstract: The laptop computer support is for use in supporting a laptop computer on a top of a desk adjacent an edge of the desk. The laptop computer support supports the laptop computer such that a front end of the laptop computer extends past the edge of the desk to a position just above the lap of an individual sitting at the desk. The laptop computer support has a plate member for engaging a bottom surface of the computer supporting the computer. A flange is fixed at the front end of the plate member and extends laterally across at least a portion of the plate member projecting outwards from the top surface of the plate member. The flange engages the front end of the laptop computer and prevents the computer from sliding forwards and off of the laptop computer support. A leg is connected to the plate member and supports the plate member on the desk top at one of a plurality of angles to the top of the desk, and at least one foot member engages the top of the desk adjacent the edge of the desk.

Abstract: An arrangement for a chair having a central pillar (4) supporting a seat provided with a back support, coacts with a base structure (1) which includes at least three feet (2) constructed from supporting members (5) integral with, and projecting transversely from, a central sleeve (3) accommodating the pillar. Free end portions (6) of the members (5) project a given distance from the sleeve (3) and have fastening elements (7) for wheels or other floor-contacting elements (10) bearing against a floor or other substructure. At least one extension piece (8) is removably mountable on the fastening elements (7) of the supporting members (5) in place of the wheels or other floor-contacting elements (10) which are mounted on the fastening means (7) in a standard chair construction. This construction achieves greater spread of the floor contacting elements (10) and mitigation of the risk of tipping of the chair when it is provided with extra equipment, such as a neck rest.

Abstract: A picture hanger is initially held in place on a wall in a temporary manner without damaging the wall by including a backing with a shock absorbing layer overlaid by a temporary adhesive film. Prior to the picture hanger being temporarily fastened to the wall, the temporary adhesive film is covered by a protective paper sheet. The shock absorbing layer prevents the wall from being indented when the hanger is permanently secured to the wall by hammering a pin or nail through the layer and film. The layer is sufficiently soft to hold the nail in place when the nail impales the layer prior to hammering the nail into the wall. Prior to the backing being secured to the hanger, the permanent adhesive film is overlaid by another removable protective sheet. Initially the backings are located on an elongated strip and are punched from the strip for mounting on the hook body.

Abstract: A keyboard positioning apparatus for supporting a keyboard tray does not require complex mounting mechanisms or drilling holes in the support base such as a desk. A specific embodiment employs a desktop apparatus that includes a tray guide supported on the base and having a pair of spaced guide members. A tray rail has a pair of rail members each slidably engaging one of the pair of spaced guide members to slide between a front and a rear of the rail members. Each rail member has at least two rollers for providing rolling motion of the rail members on the base. The tray is coupled to the tray rail for supporting a keyboard. Another specific embodiment employs a tool-less, adjustable, out-board clamping mechanism for releasably mounting the apparatus underneath the desk without requiring holes to be drilled in the base. The apparatus includes a pair of spaced brackets and a pair of clamps releasably coupling the pair of spaced brackets nondestructively underneath the base.

Abstract: A resin molding bracket, according to the invention, comprises: a plate-shaped bracket body 10 which is made integral with a resin molding 2 when molded; and a collar 20 into which a bolt is inserted to fixedly secure the bracket body 10, the collar having recesses 20a in the cylindrical surface thereof which are to fixedly position the collar in the bracket body, and having both end portions 20b and 20c protruded respectively from both surfaces of the bracket body 10.

Abstract: A baby bottle holder (10) for holding a baby bottle (93) within ready access of a feeding infant. The bottle holder includes a bottle support (12) that stably and securely holds a baby bottle, a cover (28) that encloses the bottle support and a strap (78) for securely attaching the baby bottle holder to a horizontal support member. The baby bottle holder retains a baby bottle at an angle that facilitates the flow of a liquid nutrient within the bottle towards an outlet defined by the bottle wall. The cover can be removable and washable, and is in the shape of an animate object, preferably a cow.

Abstract: A shock mounting system for use in a housing is disclosed. The shock moung system includes a shock absorbing base mount member connectable to the housing, a shock absorbing stability mount connectable to the housing, and a mountable component interposed between and secured to each of the base mount member and the stability mount member. The interposition of the mountable component between the shock absorbing base mount member and the shock absorbing stability mount isolates the mountable component from shock due to an external force applied to the housing.

Abstract: A method for supporting a keyboard relative to a monitor. The method may be practiced with a base member configured to engage the second computer component and a support surface, and a support assembly having a first portion configured to support the monitor in a selected position and a second portion coupled to the base member. The first portion of the support assembly may be movable toward and away from the base member along two orthogonal axes, or may be pivotable about two orthogonal axes relative to the base member. A weight of at least one of the monitor and the base member may be sufficient to maintain contact between the base member and the support surface when the keyboard is supported by the support assembly in the selected position and the base member supports the monitor.

Abstract: An adapter plate replicates an interface to a down rigger mount such that the plate is received in the mount in the same manner as a down rigger. The down rigger mount includes a releasable means for securely receiving a down rigger and releasing the down rigger from its mount when the down rigger is not in use. The adapter plate similarly secured and released. The adapter plate is further configured to receive a fishing pole holder mount. To enable a pole holder to be mounted to an incompatible down rigger mount, the pole holder, otherwise mountable to a boat gunnel, is mounted instead to matching bolt holes on the adapter plate. Because there is a variety of down rigger mounts, each different from the others, and it is not necessarily known which down rigger mount will be encountered on any given outing, a plurality of adapter plates is provided to achieve the desired interface to one of several down rigger mounts, each plate still receiving the pole holder mount.

Abstract: The invention relates to a telescopic stand comprising at least three telescopic units per stand leg, wherein a clamping device which can be actuated via just one clamping lever per stand leg is provided at two fixing locations (A, B) of the central stand unit. For this purpose, the clamping device is connected together at the two fixing locations (A, B) by an actuating bar (42). This considerably simplifies the stand's handling in that far fewer clamping levers with respect to the prior art have to be actuated.