Abstract: A holding device (1) made of plastic for attachment to a support for holding and supporting at least one tube-shaped body comprises an attachment portion (2) connectable to the support and a holding portion (3) of two half-dishes (4, 5) enveloping the tube-shaped body. The two half-dishes are connected with each other at the side next to the attachment portion (2). At the side opposite the attachment portion (2), the half-dishes are connected by at least one hinged element (6) while at the side next to the attachment portion (2) they are joined by a snap-in catch device (7) arranged within the attachment portion (2).

Abstract: A device for clamping a pipe includes a base part having a channel formed by two grooves and two ribs and having a coarse surface. A cap part includes a latch for engaging with the channel and having two flanges for engaging with the grooves and having a coarse surface for engaging with the coarse surface of the base part and for solidly securing the latch and the cap part to the base part. The base part includes a wedge extended in the channel. The latch includes a notch for engaging with the wedge and for solidly securing the latch to the base part.

Abstract: An articulating computer monitor apparatus has a base with a vertical stand and a support block which is infinitely adjustable over a range of vertical positions. A pair of cantilevered arms are pivotally attached to a support block attached to the upright stand. The cantilevered arms have an attachment end which are located close together which avoids creating a large gap between dual monitors mounted on the arms. The arms have an offset support section with pivotable clutch-hinges which are attached to flat panel monitors. The apparatus provides dual monitors which may be raised and lowered, pivoted toward each other or away and tilted backward and forward so that the user has the ability to move the monitors in three directions to create glare-free efficient viewing. Two of the assemblies can be used on a desktop to create a "stadium" effect.

Abstract: A structure of support of a focusing head of a laser beam for a machine for working parts provided with a carriage capable of supporting the focusing head sliding in a vertical direction comprises a first girder capable of supporting the carriage sliding in the direction of a transversal axis and a second load bearing bridge-type girder, integral with two portals arranged along the short sides of a working plane. The first girder is supported by the second load bearing girder, sliding in the direction of a longitudinal axis like a yoke, by means of a sleeve formed in the first girder and slipped over the second load bearing girder.

Abstract: A dimensional adjusting device for computer keyboard racks including a displacement device, a rotary device, a connecting plate, an elevating device, an elevation device, and a positioning device. The invention is characterized in that a relay plate is disposed between a fixed track and movable track of one of two slide track units, the relay plate being connected to the movable track and having two plate wings at both sides thereof. The plate wings pass through corresponding track holes in the movable track to be further connected to a plate flap at either side of a fixed plate. The invention is further characterized in that the fixed plate has a positioning device disposed therein. The positioning device is comprised of a bottom cover disposed over a front portion of the fixed plate, and two trigger pieces. The bottom cover has a partition rib defining a clearance with a front wall of the bottom cover for receiving two oppositely disposed rods with a spring sandwiched therebetween.

Abstract: A fastening device provides for the securement of an elongate member to a support structure. The fastening device includes a housing having a support portion for supporting the elongate member. The fastening device further includes a fixed component fixably securable to the support structure. The housing is insertable over the fixed component and may be variably positioned thereon at select angular orientations such that the support portion is variably positioned about the fixed component.

Abstract: An articulating supporting bracket for a surgical tissue stabilizer comprises a series of elements joined to one another by articulating ball-and-socket joints. A flexible cable extends through passages in the elements, and, when tightened, causes the balls and sockets to lock together frictionally. The ball of each joint fits into its socket by an interference fit, whereby the ball and socket of each joint engage one another over an area of contact when the cable is tightened, thereby providing a strong, rigid support for the tissue stabilizer.

Abstract: A container holder adapted to be mounted within a vehicle interior compartment is provided comprising a housing which mounts at least one pivotable arm which defines a container-receiving area. The arm is pivotable by a user between a retracted and an extended position to vary the usable size of the container-receiving area. After a beverage container is placed within the housing, a user can pivot the arm into contact with an outer surface of the beverage container so that the beverage container is securely retained during operation of the vehicle. The beverage container is thereby retained in the housing in a stable manner. A release assembly is also provided which returns the arm to the retracted position when the beverage container is removed.

Abstract: A liquid filled vibration isolating mount has upper and lower metal fittings for fixing the vibration isolating mount to a supporting body and a supported body. A rubber vibration isolating body has a tubular shape defining a central cavity and has upper and lower ends defining an upper face and a bottom face which are respectively fixed to the upper and lower metal fittings. The upper metal fitting defines an aperture communicating with the central cavity and a partition member is connected to the upper metal fitting occluding the aperture. A diaphragm is attached to the upper metal fitting covering at least a portion of the partition member. The central cavity of the vibration isolating base body and the partition member define a first liquid chamber wherein the vibration isolating base body constitutes a portion of a chamber wall. The diaphragm and the partition member define a second liquid chamber.

Abstract: A mounting for warning devices includes a body having one or more outwardly extending finger portions. Mounting staffs aligned with the finger portion are secured thereto with a sliding collar which surrounds both the mounting staff and finger portions. The mounting staffs may be pivotally joined to the body, adjacent each finger portion. The body portion may be mounted from an upright support member, secured to a stationary or mobile support.

Abstract: A radio installation kit for automobiles comprising a frame with rearward facing walls, mounting plates which snap onto the frame and mounting brackets formed on the plates at predetermined positions. Mounting plates with brackets at predetermined positions may be assembled with the frame providing a great variety of bracket positions that allow maximum vehicle application coverage. All of the components are constructed with out the need for expensive slide tooling.

Abstract: A displaying device includes a first body and a second body which are pivotally connected. The first body includes a rotating member rotatably mounted thereto and an arcuate slot defined therein. A combination wrench is displayed on the displaying device with a box end thereof retained by an engaging member which may reciprocatingly slide along the arcuate slot upon activation of a driving mechanism.

Abstract: A cup holder device capable of reducing the size of a cup holder body and enabling a tray to be drawn in and out from the body in a narrow space by folding the tray into two parts. The device includes a body having an opening formed on a front portion of the body, an inner tray for being drawn in and out of the body through the opening, an outer tray installed on a front portion of the inner tray so that both the inner tray and the outer tray provide at least one cup seat, and a hinge section for folding the outer tray over the inner tray so that the inner and outer trays in a folded state are received in the body.

Abstract: A water bottle swing is provided including a stand with a swing assembly rotatably coupled thereto. In use, a water bottle is situated within the swing assembly so the water may be easily dispensed therefrom. Further provided is a rigid retainer including a loop wire having a linear portion with a first end coupled to the swing assembly. The loop wire further has a second end with a circular loop portion formed thereon.

Abstract: A simple system for mechanically lifting and securing a copier/printer to vibration isolators aboard a Naval vessel. The system is compact, occupying space only under the copier/printer and not protruding from the sides and allows the copier/printer to completely detach for servicing. The system includes a four bar linkage using two square supporting members as the chassie with the four bar linkage being mounted to vibration isolators that are welded to the deck of the vessel. The four bar linkage is manipulated by two screws to easily and quickly raise the copier/printer off its casters and restrain it in a fixed position. The two screws make detachment from the four bar linkage a simple and time efficient process for repairpersons.

Abstract: A spoon holder device has a seat, an adhesive layer adhered on a bottom portion of the seat, and a curved clamp plate disposed on a top portion of the seat. One end of the curved clamp plate is attached to the seat. A plurality of block rods are disposed on the curved clamp plate in parallel. A spacing is defined between the seat and the curved clamp plate.

Abstract: A computer includes a base unit and an upper unit which encloses all electronic components of the computer, such as an LCD display, system board, various drives, sound card, speakers, and modem. The base unit has dimensions of only about 11 inches by 7 inches and can easily be placed in small areas. Unlike a typical desk-top computer which has external cords or cables connecting the display to a main casing, the computer only requires a single power cable and a telephone cord and has a light weight which permits the computer to be easily transported to different locations. The upper unit can pivot relative to the base unit by simply pulling or pushing the upper unit with one hand to the desired angle and then releasing the upper unit. The base unit frictionally engages the upper unit to maintain the upper unit at the desired angle.

Abstract: A clamping device for the clamping of one or more tubes to a support, comprising a base member (1) having at least one recess (2) for receiving a tube (4) or the like, a top plate (11) for bearing against the base member (1) at the side facing away from the support (6), and at least one fastening screw (7; 8 ) extending through aligned holes (12, 9; 13, 10) in the top plate (11) and the base member (1), for attachment to the support (6). Each fastening screw (7; 8) is a screw bolt holding such elements (1, 11) together as a completely preassembled, mounting-ready unit without loose elements, the screw at the end to be fastened to the support (6) having a head (14; 15) arranged to be passed through an adapted hole (16; 17) or slot in the support (6), and to be locked in relation to the support by tightening of a nut (18; 19) at the other end.

Abstract: An ergonomic support pad for supporting the forearm and wrist of a person operating a computer's in-out device may comprise bottom, middle, and top layers of open celled polyurethane foam material of substantially uniform thickness, preferably of the type which softens on contact with a warm surface thereby providing uniform pressure distribution and firm, yet fluid, support. The bottom layer has a bottom surface for resting on a supporting surface and the top layer has a top surface for engageably receiving the forearm and wrist of the person. Each layer exhibits different indentation force deflections, the bottom layer being firmest and the top layer being most supple. The support pad is approximately one to two inches thick, preferably four sided, and may be round or oval or of other shapes as viewed in plan. When multi-sided, it may have biased corner surfaces joining adjoining pairs of longitudinal and lateral edge surfaces.

Abstract: The invention comprises a mounting assembly for an image intensifier tube in an optical sight. In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, a mounting assembly (152) may include a housing (154), a retainer (158) and a locking device (177). The housing (154) may be mounted to an optical bench (60). The retainer (158) may engage an image intensifier tube (150) and be coupled to the housing (154). The image intensifier tube (150) may be rotatable relative to the optical bench (60). The locking device (177) may selectively secure the image intensifier tube (150) relative to the optical bench (60).