Abstract: A telescoping tube assembly of adjustable lengths comprising two or more elongated tubular members with a locking mechanism designed to retain the tubular members and desired relative relationship one to another. The locking mechanism includes a truncated conical expander head with a cylindrical body segment and a conical tip segment, with the expander head functioning cooperatively with a radially expanded frictional break member. A square head (or head of other non-circular configuration), is used to cause relative rotation between the conical expander head and the radially expanding brake member. Annular hinges are provided between the cap portion and the radially expanding friction shoes of the break member, with the integral annular hinges flexing in opposite directions to provide broader area of contact between the internal peripheral of the tubular member and the outer surfaces of the frictional break member.

Abstract: A support for use with a lawn ornament and the lawn of a user. The lawn ornament has a base. The support includes a substantially planar support surface adapted to support the base of a lawn ornament in a substantially level position. The support also includes a lawn insertion member and a leveling mechanism. The lawn insertion member is adapted to be readily inserted in the lawn and secure the support surface to the lawn in stable position. The leveling mechanism is adapted to indicate that the support surface is positioned in a level position whereby the support surface provides a level support for the lawn ornament.

Abstract: A multi-purpose table assembly that includes a wheeled base, an adjustable height vertical support extending from the base; a lockable table support bar assembly including a table support bar and a counter balance support bar each oriented at a right angle with respect to the vertical support bar; a user positionable counter balance weight slidably positionable on the counter balance support bar; an upper table assembly supported by the vertical support including a storage shelf and an upper table member; a positionable side table assembly supported on the table support bar and including a first table member and a pivoting table member; and a book holder assembly including a board member, two connecting structures that are attached the board member, a spring finger shaft rotatably positioned through the two connecting structures, a holder arm with a magnetically attractable handle coupled to an end of the spring finger shaft, a securing magnet attached to an upwardly facing surface of the board member and two

Abstract: A support device for a cableway of the kind which comprises a number of longitudinally extending thread elements positioned at a distance from each other and transversely extending thread elements connecting the longitudinally extending thread elements is connectable with the cableway for forming a support surface for cables attached to the cableway and branched off downwardly therefrom, the support device having the object of defining the radius of curvature of the branched off cables.

Abstract: A basket that can be clamped to a boat's gunwale is used to hold the gear when it is not in use. The basket is large enough to hold the fishing weights and line while a hook is baited, or while the boat is moved. A large spring clip is used to secure the basket to the boat. The clip can be opened to fit over the rail of a boat and be closed over the gunwale. Set screws secure the clip to the boat for use. The basket is a piece of canvas, or similar material, that is suspended between the clips. When the clips are opened and secured over the rail of the boat, the canvas is stretched forming a curved bowl-shaped surface that can hold fishing gear. Once the basket is removed from the boat, the clip closes, folding up the canvas basket for storage.

Abstract: A holder bracket for securing a hand shower to a stationary rod centered on a rod axis has a support body having structure forming a forwardly open seat for the hand shower and formed with a throughgoing laterally closed passage through which the rod passes and, to one side of the axis, with at least one rib bearing radially on the rod. A retaining element mounted on the support body to the other side of the axis bears radially on the rod opposite to the rib. A compressible member engaged between the retaining element and the body presses the element radially against the body and thereby compresses the rod between the element and the rib.

Abstract: A trash container support bracket has a circular angle bracket base with flexible support arms extending upward there from. Each flexible support arm has an arcuate top portion that accommodates easy coupling with the upper rib portion of trash buckets having upper rib portions formulated to add strength and durability and to accommodate attachment of handles. The flexible support arms are configured to exert a radial inward force against a trash bucket contained therein, thereby firmly retaining the trash bucket in the trash container support bracket.

Abstract: A mechanism for supporting an auxiliary surface for vertical movement relative to a primary surface includes a pair of link elements having opposite ends pivotally connected to auxiliary and primary surface mounting elements or brackets, a first bias for opposing downwardly directed swinging movement of the link elements relative to the primary surface mounting element, a second bias for opposing pivotal downwardly directed movement of the auxiliary surface mounting element relative to the link elements, and a locking mechanism for releasably constraining swinging movement of the link elements and pivotal movement of the auxiliary surface mounting element. The locking mechanism features a roller and an operator arranged to engage with the roller when moved into a locking position to effect clamping together of the link elements and the auxiliary surface supporting element.

Abstract: An active anti-vibration apparatus includes an anti-vibration mount, which has an actuator and a vibration sensor, for supporting an anti-vibration table, and a control unit for driving the actuator on the basis of output from the vibration sensor. The control unit separates the output from the vibration sensor into high frequency components and low frequency components, applies proper compensation calculation for the respective separated frequency components, and drives the actuator.

Abstract: A vibration isolation system (20) reduces vibrations produced by an operating electric motor (22). A motor retainer ring (24) fits into a motor retaining ring isolator (40) which is placed into a mounting surface opening (52) such that protrusions (48) contact a mounting surface (50). An upper motor cover (54) and a lower motor cover (60) are positioned to surround motor (22) while protruding ridges (62) space the interior surface away from motor (22). Fasteners (32) fit through retainer mounting holes (30) and attach to threaded holes (38) such that protrusions (58) of the upper motor cover (54) contact the mounting surface (50).

Abstract: A cup holder of the invention is attached to a panel or console of a vehicle. The cup holder is basically formed of a case with an inclined opening and a recessed portion extending downwardly from the opening, a lid formed of first and second lid portions, a link connected to the first and second lid portions, and a spring device connected between one of the first and second lid portions and the case to rotate the one of the first and second lid portions to at least one of the open and close directions. The first and second lid portions are pivotally connected to opposite sides of the case for covering the opening. The first and second lid portions have open positions for revealing the opening, and closed positions for covering the opening. Also, the link is connected to the first and second lid portions so that when one of the first and second lid portions is moved, the other of the first and second lid portions is moved in association therewith.

Abstract: An antivibration device having two rigid strength members interconnected by an elastomer body has first and second abutments extending in parallel to limit relative movement between the two strength members along a determined axis and in a determined direction. The second abutment is less stiff than the first abutment, and it comes into contact with its corresponding counter-abutment before the first abutment comes into contact with its corresponding counter-abutment.

Abstract: A bottle holder, for personal transportation of a flexible plastic beverage bottle, has a horizontal upper portion, an inclined intermediate portion and a vertical lower portion that can be molded in one piece from plastic. The intermediate and upper portions are configured with an oval slot that is dimensioned, at its first end located in the intermediate holder portion, to accept the neck of a bottle which is then slid into place into a smaller-sized support area at the second slot end located in the horizontal upper holder portion, where the bottle becomes supported by the neck ring resting on the support area of the holder. The lower portion of the holder is configured in an inverted U-shape with two parallel arms having parallel horizontal gripping ribs on the interfacing surfaces of the arms, for clipping the holder onto a user's belt, or other object.

Abstract: A video enhancement kit is provided for use with a support, a video camera, a magnification lens assembly, and a plurality of couples. The kit preferably includes an elongated base strip removably coupled to the support with the video camera removably coupled thereon at a user selected position along a length of the base strip. Also included is a mount removably coupled to the elongated base strip via one of the couples. The mount is further removably coupled to the magnification lens assembly via one of the couples for aligning the magnification lens assembly with the video camera.

Abstract: A Lockable Stand for Trailers is disclosed. The preferred stand comprises an upwardly-extending pedestal assembly terminating in a head assembly that is configured to lockably attach to a trailer tongue. The preferred head assembly will further include a detachable ball for accepting the trailer tongue and a pair of vertical side brackets through which a removable tongue lock extends to prevent the tongue from being removed from the ball. The stand is very compact for convenience, while also being stable to prevent trailer roll-away. In another preferred form, the pedestal assembly is height-adjustable to accommodate a variety of trailer styles and designs. The pedestal assembly might also be made from two telescoping pieces that can further be disassembled for storage or transport.

Abstract: A tree stand for receiving and supporting a tree, such as a live, cut Christmas tree, comprises a receptacle for receiving the trunk of the tree and a base for supporting the receptacle when the tree is received therein. The receptacle includes a clamping assembly for securing the trunk of the tree in the receptacle, while the base includes a locking assembly for locking the tree in place once it is moved to the desired vertical position. An actuator such as a foot pedal is provided for operating the locking assembly so that the user can position the tree by hand while standing on his feet with the foot pedal depressed and then lock the tree in place simply by releasing the pedal.

Abstract: A flexible resilient book holder which permits an open book to be placed between a first and second planar surface keeping the pages on each side of the book in a relatively flat plane to permit the reader to read both pages.

Abstract: A cable support assembly which includes at least one elongate flexible spine member and a plurality of open ended support members mounted on the flexible spine member and spaced apart from one another such that the open ended support members define a support surface.

Abstract: A stay-put pegboard accessory with a support member/s, having "L" hook/s, fastened to restraining member/s consisting of vertical restraint/s having either a short or a long stub. The "L" hook/s is inserted into an aperture opening of a pegboard with the support member/s carrying the load of a tool or object. Any force acting on the support member/s while removing the load will be resisted with the "L" hook/s and the restraining member/s preventing the stay-put pegboard accessory from being pulled off the pegboard. The short or long stub on the restraining member/s will prevent any twisting of the support member. The long stub on the restraining member will resist an upward force on the load support.

Abstract: A shelf support system includes at least one support post (12), a tapered wedge member (20) located on the support post (12) and a supporting assembly (14). The supporting assembly (14) is structurally secured to a shelf frame (10) and includes a locking mechanism (18) rotatably supported by a collar (16). The locking mechanism (18) has a first position for press-fitting the wedge member (20) against the support posts (12) and a second position for allowing the shelf frame (10) to slide over the support post (12) and wedge member (20).