Abstract: A brace clamp includes a first jaw; a second jaw pivotably coupled to the first jaw, wherein a clamp channel is defined between the first jaw and the second jaw, the clamp channel configured to receive a sway brace pipe therethrough; and a clamp fastener coupled to the first jaw; w the brace clamp is configurable in a disengaged configuration and an engaged configuration; and wherein, in the disengaged configuration, the first jaw is pivoted away from the second jaw and the clamp fastener is disengaged from the second jaw, and in the engaged configuration, the first jaw is pivoted towards the second jaw and the clamp fastener is engaged with the second jaw.

Abstract: A sensory device may include a bottom surface, a perimeter wall extending upward from the bottom surface to a perimeter height and a plurality of projections extending upward from the bottom surface to a projection height. The plurality of projections may include a first set, a second set, and a third set, where projections within a given set have a similar structure to each other but a distinct structure relative to projections in other sets. Projections may be (a) generally cylindrical in shape, (b) disposed in a linear manner, (c) disposed as a plurality of concentric circular segments, or (d) disposed as a plurality of coupled linear segments.

Abstract: A folding stand with a pivoting securing mechanism to secure an object to the stand is disclosed. The stand may include two rails in the same horizontal plane and a securing mechanism that pivots about an axis which is perpendicular to that horizontal plane. The securing mechanism may be positionable in a locked and an unlocked position. The securing mechanism may include one or more arms that extends over a portion of the object in the locked position.

Abstract: A quick connect mounting assembly for a ceiling fan. The quick connect mounting assembly includes two releasably attachable mounts that are easily interconnected to mechanically couple elements of a ceiling fan. The quick connect mounting assembly can be used to mount at least two elements of the ceiling fan, including a ceiling fan switch housing to a ceiling fan motor assembly.

Abstract: A hydraulic buffering leg cushion is mounted to a supporting platform. The hydraulic buffering leg cushion includes a leg cushion body, a movable unit, and a fixed connecting member. The leg cushion body is provided with a leg cushion accommodating space, and includes an upper cover, and a lower cover. The movable unit is received in the leg cushion accommodating space, and includes a piston, a membrane assembly, a rubber bowl, and a movable portion. The rubber bowl is clamped, at its outer circumference, by and between the upper cover and the lower cover, so as to partition a damping accommodating space for receiving damping oil. The movable portion and the rubber bowl are pressed, in sequence, onto the piston. The piston is provided with a damping channel, and is connected with the lower cover through a restoring spring. The membrane assembly is disposed underneath the piston, and forms, with the piston, a one-way valve structure. The restoring spring passes through the membrane assembly.

Abstract: A shelf device includes a plurality of support legs each formed with a plurality of elongated through holes, and at least one shelf unit. Each through hole is defined by two long edges and two short edges. The at least one shelf unit includes a plurality of crosspiece assemblies, and a plurality of mounting members each having a head portion with two long sides. Each mounting member is rotatable relative to one of the support legs and the corresponding crosspiece assembly between first and second states, in which the long sides of the head portion thereof are parallel to and are transverse to the long edges of a corresponding elongated through holes so as to permit insertion of and prevent removal of the head portion into and out of the corresponding through hole, respectively.

Abstract: A device is configured to be mounted to a planar mounting panel, including, for example, a wall or ceiling of a home or other building. The device includes a housing, a fastener, a dogleg tab and a friction inducing member. The housing is configured to be received in an aperture in the mounting panel and includes a housing aperture. The fastener is disposed in the housing aperture. The dogleg tab is operatively coupled to one end of the fastener. The dogleg tab is configured to be disposed in a retracted position and to be disposed in an engagement position, in which engagement position the dogleg tab is disposed to engage an inside surface of the mounting panel. The friction inducing member is fixedly attached to the housing adjacent the housing aperture and friction-fit to the fastener.

Abstract: The present disclosure refers to a vehicle display retention system, comprising a display unit affixed to a display frame and connected to a grab bar, and an intermediate adapter coupled to the grab bar, characterized in that the intermediate adapter comprises a mounting arm for attachment to a vehicle at a first mounting member, a retention strap coupled to the mounting arm and the vehicle at the first mounting member, and an attachment component coupled to the intermediate adapter.

Abstract: A locking apparatus includes a housing, a fixing member, and a locking mechanism within the housing configured to resist movement of the fixing member in a first direction and to allow movement of the fixing member in a second direction opposite the first direction. The locking apparatus includes a lock path extending from a lock path entrance, through the locking mechanism, to a lock path exit.

Abstract: Article support system that is adapted to support an article relative to a surface, the system includes a rigid rail and a flexible support arm extension having proximal and distal end portions, the distal end portion is adapted to removably engage the article, the proximal end portion is formed as a box channel having an upper leg, a lower leg, and a web disposed therebetween, each of the upper and lower legs terminating in an upper and lower return respectively such that the upper return, upper leg, web, lower leg, and lower return form a “C” shape cross section. Operationally, to removably engage the support arm extension to the rail, the upper leg, and the upper return are manually placed about a rail primary margin portion and the lower leg and the lower return are manually pushed over a rail secondary margin portion through flexure of the web.

Abstract: A unitary mounting clip for mounting equipment to a building structure is disclosed. In an embodiment, the unitary mounting clip includes a base, a mounting structure rising from a top surface of the base, at least one elastic arm having a friction feature, and a snap holder extending from a bottom surface of the base. In some embodiments, the mounting structure includes a boss and a distal mounting tab, and the unitary mounting clip is attached to the building structure by inserting the boss and distal mounting tab through an opening of the building structure and then rotating the unitary mounting clip ninety degrees so that the friction feature of the at least one elastic arm is biased into contact with a wall portion of the building structure and locks the unitary mounting clip in place.

Abstract: The present invention relates to pipe clamps, the pipe clamps being firmly fixed at set heights of pipes installed across the ceilings and floors of buildings to allow various members, such as shelves, holders, clothes hangers, to be selectively attached thereto for use.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of a sanitary fitting for coupling a fluid conduit to a flexible container to facilitate sterile transfer therebetween, and methods of making and using such a sanitary fitting, whereby the sanitary fitting includes a first annular member having a first annular member bore extending between first annular member first and second ends, the first annular member second end terminating in a flange radially outwardly extending therefrom, the flange comprising a substantially planar face; a second annular member having a second annular member bore extending between second annular member first and second ends, the second annular member couplable to the first annular member to axially align the first and second annular member bores to provide a first fluid flow passageway; and a valve coupled to the second annular member, the valve operable to interrupt fluid flow through a fluid flow path which includes the first fluid flow passageway.

Abstract: Cooking assemblies, cooking containers, lids, racks, and utensils are provided. In one embodiment, a handle is provided for use on a cooking assembly and is configured to interact with a utensil for supporting the utensil on the lid. In certain embodiments, the handle can have an aperture that is sized to receive a complementary support on a cooking utensil. Through this aperture and support, the utensil can be retained on the lid when not in use, and the support can further act as a support to elevate a utensil head and prevent excess mess.

Abstract: A landing pad that mounts to a foot of a vehicle support. The landing pad includes a bottom with an opening. A side wall extends upward from the bottom with the side wall positioned around a perimeter of the bottom. A top shelf extends radially inward towards the opening from the side wall with the top shelf extending over and being spaced away from the bottom. One or more slots extend from the top shelf to the opening. Each of the one or more slots includes a first section that extends into a lower surface of the top shelf and a second section that extends into a top surface of the bottom with the first section and the second section of each of the one or more slots being aligned to direct water to the opening.

Abstract: A convertible carrying case and securement system for a post comprising a case comprising of at least five contiguous panels that form a substantially hexahedral volume, a retractable pull handle on one end of said case, at least one pair of wheels on the distal end of said case at the opposite end of said retractable pull handle, said case having a plurality of straps and/or handles attached to at least one of the outside panel surfaces, wherein said five panels include the case floor, two case side panels, a wheel-side panel closest to said pair of wheels, and a panel parallel to said wheel-side panel but connecting the opposite edges of said side panels, a post comprising at least a base post or stump, wherein one end of the said base post or stump is within said case during the post's deployment.

Abstract: A pulling member is introduced, which has flexibility or elasticity, the pulling member includes a corresponding part and a curved part, the curved part is disposed toward the corresponding part, the curved part is used to flexibly or elastically compress or abut against a plate body, in order to have a frictional force with the plate body when the pulling member is moving or staying. Accordingly, the pulling member of the present disclosure has the effects of simplicity of operation, saving labor and convenience.

Abstract: A mounting system for mounting a solar panel assembly to a base assembly includes a panel support bracket, a base bracket and a clamp configured to exert a compressive force to hold the panel support bracket and the base bracket together. The clamp comprises a V-shaped clamp body that includes a pair of legs that are spring-loaded to oppose an approximation of the legs by an external compressive force. The clamp includes a pair of receiver slots, with each of the pair of receiver slots located on a corresponding one of the pair of legs. The pair of receiver slots collectively provides a clearance to admit the panel support bracket and the base bracket when the legs are compressed together.

Abstract: There is provided an L-bracket for a camera. The L-bracket comprises a base, an upright arm connected to the base and a fastening element arranged in use to provide a releasable connection between the camera and the L-bracket; and a connector attached to one of the base or the arm, the connector being arranged in use to engage a dock mountable on a strap, the connector being shaped to engage the dock in multiple orientations.

Abstract: A vibration damper for a fuel conduit of a gas turbine combustor includes a mounting portion and a damping portion. The mounting portion is secured to the fuel conduit, and the damping portion includes a stack of damping washers, a bushing on top of the stack of damping washers, a spring clip secured around the stack of damping washers and the bushing, and a shoulder bolt disposed through the bushing and the stack of damping washers and engaged to the mounting portion.