Abstract: A device designed to cooperate with the hanging hooks of a drying rack includes a levered suction cup whose body, in the shape of a circular dome, has an extension parallel to one diameter and a plane end face substantially perpendicular to the surface against which the suction cup is applied. The device further includes a transverse, rectilinear mounting bar with a plane central supporting surface that abuts the end face of the extension of the body and a mounting structure for attaching the bar to the extension of the suction cup body.

Abstract: An engaging member is provided for engaging two cross rods consisting of a first rod and a second rod. The engaging member includes an inverted U-shaped section having two ends. Each end of the inverted U-shaped section extends in a direction transverse to a plane on which the inverted U-shaped section locates, thereby forming an upwardly facing receiving section through which the second rod is extended. The receiving sections are parallel to each other and respectively joined with a first inclined section and a second inclined section. The first inclined section has a distal end extending across the second inclined section, thereby forming a first inverted U-shaped retaining section that is located above the first inclined section and the second inclined section. The second inclined section has a distal end extending across the first inclined section and, thereby forming a second inverted U-shaped retaining section that is located above the first inclined section and the second inclined section.

Abstract: A stowable support apparatus is disclosed and includes a base with a support arm pivotally coupled to the base. The support arm is pivotal between a stowed position and a display position, and it has a display unit coupled thereto distal the base. The apparatus further includes a lock mechanism that is configured to retain selectively the support arm in the stowed or the display position, and the lock mechanism is housed substantially, or completely, within the support arm. In some embodiments of the invention, the apparatus includes a sensor for detecting and indicating when the support arm is in its stowed position. In other embodiments, the apparatus further includes a mounting bracket mounted on the support arm distal the base. The display unit is mounted on the mounting bracket, and the mounting bracket enables pivotal and rotational movement of the display unit with respect to the support arm.

Abstract: A new hopper stand for holding the hopper of a texturing spraying device in a stable position above a surface. The inventive device includes a main support member and a secondary support member. The main support member has an elongate base portion and a pair of spaced apart elongate leg portions. The secondary support member has a base portion and a leg portion. The base portion of the secondary support member is coupled to the base portion of the main support member. An upper support rail is coupled to the leg portions of the main support member and the secondary support member. A lower support rail is also coupled to the leg portions of the main support member and the secondary support member.

Abstract: A primary pipe gripping mechanism and a backup, secondary pipe gripping mechanism are carried in a single tapered slip bowl. The primary gripping mechanism employs smooth surface pipe dies that set against and grip and hold the pipe without damaging the pipe surface. After the primary mechanism is set, toothed dies in the secondary gripping are automatically engaged with the pipe with only a minimal pipe gripping force. Accidental slippage of the pipe through the smooth dies sets the toothed dies down against a wedging surface to grip and hold the pipe to stop its downward movement. A resilient biasing device is used to urge the toothed dies away from the pipe before the smooth dies are set. Movement of the pipe relative to the already set, smooth dies automatically causes the toothed dies to set and grip the pipe to thereby limit the incidence of pipe damage to those situations in which pipe slippage occurs through the primary gripping mechanism.

Abstract: An engine mount includes an inner member and an outer cylinder having a circumferential position around a central axis of the engine mount, the circumferential position being changeable relative to the inner member. A bracket fixed to the inner member supports an engine on the engine mount, the bracket having a circumferential position around the central axis of the engine mount which is changeable relative to the outer cylinder. A stopper of an elastic material is provided on one of the outer cylinder and the inner member, the stopper contacting the other of the outer cylinder and the inner member when a change in length of one of the outer cylinder and the inner member relative to the other exceeds a reference level.

Abstract: A fishing rod butt support to hang by gravity from the waistband of clothing worn over the wearer's lower torso to bear against the lower belly portion and with depending planar front and back members hinged and hooked over the waistband, and a forwardly and upwardly opening socket carried by the front member for UP-Down and Side-Side hauling of the rod.

Abstract: A picture hanging system comprises an elongate support member arranged for attachment to a wall or ceiling so as to define a cavity, an opening for the cavity having a projection arranged to restrict the width of the opening; and a picture mounting unit comprising a rigid element for attachment to a support element for the picture, wherein the rigid element is configured so as to be insertable through the opening in a first orientation thereof, in which second orientation the rigid element cannot pass through the opening.

Abstract: A shock absorbing system includes a housing having at least one corner angle, a corner cap outside each corner angle, and energy absorbing material filling the region between the corner angle and the corner cap. The energy absorbing material exhibits high stiffness under normal operating conditions and low stiffness during impact. The shock absorbing system is constructed and arranged to permit shearing action and compression during impact.

Abstract: An adjustable carrying assembly for a wireless communication device, such as a radiotelephone. The carrying assembly is comprised of a device support member having a first spring coupled thereto for receiving the communication device and a clip mechanism coupled thereto for mounting the carrier assembly on a user's belt or other article of clothing. The clip mechanism comprises a clip support member, a pin, a clip, a second spring and a cap. One end of clip support member includes an opening with a plurality of grooves arranged in a circular array. The device support member is rotatably attached to the clip support member of the clip mechanism such that when the user rotates the device support member with respect to the clip mechanism, first spring moves from one of the plurality of grooves to another of the plurality of grooves and locks into position.

Abstract: A device for organizing office paraphernalia which uses a PC monitor as a mounting surface. The device is comprised of a shroud mountable to a PC monitor groove, this groove being located behind the faceplate of most PC monitors. The shroud is preferably comprised of two adjustable shroud members coupled together by a spring tensioner. The shroud members have an inner edge, an outer edge, and a front face disposed between the inner and outer edges. A plurality of projections disposed upon the inner edge of the shroud members engage within the PC monitor groove, when the shroud is placed upon a PC monitor. Once in place, the shroud surrounds three sides of the PC monitor and remains tensioned against the monitor, in the proper upright position, through the combined action of the projections disposed within the monitor groove and the spring tensioner holding the shroud members tightly against the monitor.

Abstract: An improved communications cable support which provides a curved surface over which the cabling is laid to insure an entirely smooth transition across the support as well as incorporating an integral resilient top closure side for securing the support after cable installation. Additionally, means are provided to permit separation of individual cables to the greatest extent possible and to inhibit their shifting within the support.

Abstract: A holder, mountable on the back of a truck tractor cab, has two electrical plug receptacles and two gladhand keepers. The gladhand keepers are vertically directed and angled with respect to the mounting surface of the cab, so that an operator can store in the keepers the hose-end gladhands associated with the tractor without climbing on, leaning over, or stretching across the frame of the truck behind the cab. The electrical plug receptacles are at an angle away from the surface, making it easier for an operator to insert the plugs into the electrical plug receptacle and thereby reducing wear to the cables.

Abstract: This device comprises:a holder part (32) in which the terminal (1) comes to rest,a fixed part (30)a fitting system for connecting the two parts, formed by:a ball joint (50) fixed to one of the parts,an opening (52) provided in the other part, for allowing the engagement of said ball joint,a ball joint positioning system (55, 57),a locking hook (60) for locking the holder part onto the fixed part.

Abstract: Redetachable, self-adhesive device having a plate, the sides and/or front side of which have fastening means, if appropriate, and the rear side of which has a strip of an adhesive film which is adhesive on both sides and is adhesively attached in such a way that one end of the adhesive film protrudes beyond the plate as a grip, the adhesive film being of such a kind that the adhesive bond achieved with it can be released again by pulling in the direction of the bonding plane, stretching the strip, characterized in that the front side of the plate (1) has a gripping aid (5), by means of which the plate (1) can be held when releasing the adhesive bond again by pulling the strip (7).

Abstract: A supporting structure for a plant or flower box, or the like, fits over the top edge of a wall, room divider, or similar device. The supporting structure includes an elongated plate and a pair of L-shaped members, each member having a flange which depends below the elongated plate. The space between the two dependent flanges fits over and embraces the top edge of a room divider or the like. The other flange of each L-shaped member lays against the elongated plate which may be attached to the bottom of the box. In one embodiment, the L-shaped members have a flange which fits through a selected one of a plurality of spaced parallel slots formed in the elongated plate and is held in place at least in part by the weight of the box. In another embodiment, the bottom of a U-shaped member is secured to an elongated plate, with no adjustment of the space between a pair of flanges formed by open arms of the U-shaped members which slip over and embrace the top of a wall of known thickness.

Abstract: The device is a swivel clip with a relatively stationary base element and a relatively rotatable swivel element. The swivel element rotates about a shaft which passes through an aperture in the base element. The swivel clip is initially formed in one piece by molding windows in an upper portion of the swivel element which are opposed to molding windows in a lower portion of the swivel element (that is, alternating around the periphery of the shaft). The windows meet in the base member, forming the swivel shaft, the swivel aperture and the internal gates as a single piece. Subsequently breaking the internal gates provides vestiges which support the swivel shaft within the aperture.

Abstract: A glue gun stand including a basin formed therein, a pedestal extending upwardly from the base adjacent the basin, and two narrow channels extending substantially downwardly into the pedestal. Each narrow channel provides bilateral restraint for legs of a glue gun, and the basin catches drips that may drop from a glue gun held in the stand. Two glue guns of different sizes may be held by the glue gun stand.

Abstract: A ballasted support base is disclosed which may be used to support a large variety of structures and objects. In the preferred embodiment, three equal arc-shaped tanks are fastened together to form a disc-shaped base. When empty, the tanks may be easily transported and they may be stacked to occupy minimum space. When the tanks are fastened together, a flange is used to support a center plate which in turn supports a pole. A plurality of diagonal supports are attached to the pole and the periphery of the base. Each tank comprises a cap for preventing liquid from evaporating and a recess is provided on each tank to allow the tanks to be stacked without interference from the cap. Each tank may also comprise stiffeners for withstanding compressive loads and an adjustment plate may be used to adjust the angular position of the pole.

Abstract: A cleaning station for cleaning eyeglasses holds a supply of tissue with one at a time dispensing, a spray bottle of lens, cleaning fluid and clips to hold the eyeglasses. The clips hold the eyeglasses in a position such that both sides of the lenses may be sprayed and wiped without wetting the tissue. The bottom of the station may be provided with material that prevents the station from sliding about when in use. The station is arranged so that all operations may be performed with one hand. This enables a person who has the use of only one hand to perform this common task without assistance.