Abstract: Handle assemblies for coupling to a shaft are provided. Each assembly includes a handle having an end wall with a fastener passage extending therethrough and a side wall extending from the end wall to an open end. In one embodiment, an adapter assembly includes a nut, a collet having a fastener portion carrying the nut and a compression portion receiving the shaft, and a clamp mounted on the compression portion and tightened around the compression portion to compress the collet to the shaft. A fastener extends through the fastener passage and into the nut. In another embodiment, the handle defines a conical pocket in communication with the fastener passage. An adapter in the pocket includes circumferentially spaced jaws having conical outer surfaces and inner surfaces engaging the shaft and hinged connectors extending circumferentially between adjacent jaws. A fastener extends through the fastener passage and into the shaft.

Abstract: The present disclosed subject matter relates to a snap charm comprising a detachable stud and a detachable charm, with a stud head being formed of eight arms extending from the stud body in the shape of an eight-pointed star, the stud and charm each having a connecting means which matingly engage and allow for the anchoring of a variety of charms to objects such as a bracelet, flip-flop, sandal strap, or a strap for a backpack.

Abstract: An article of jewelry comprises a thin chain necklace surrounding the neck of the wearer. A simple mechanical closure or clasp allows the wearer to don and remove the necklace in a conventional manner. At the bottom of the front of the necklace is a pendant anchor which holds a suspended pendant and, at the same time, the pendant anchor and the pendant, minimize rotation of the necklace and its mechanical closure or clasp to remain behind the neck of the wearer. The pendant anchor is no more than the geometrical thickness of the necklace at its point of attachment and is integrally secured to the descending ends of the front of the neck segments. Preferably, the pendant anchor is in the shape of an “O,” a “W,” a “V,” or a “U.” In some embodiments the pendant anchor is provided with protrusions for further maintaining the suspended pendant on the pendant anchor. In some embodiments, the pendant anchor is welded by small “o” rings to the end links of the chain of the necklace.

Abstract: An ornamental device includes: diamonds disposed on a single support element in a specific physical arrangement, all the diamonds in the specific physical arrangement having a blue fluorescent equal to or stronger than strong blue, wherein all the diamonds in the specific physical arrangement shining clear under a visible light, and shining blue under ultraviolet radiation keeping the specific physical arrangement distinguished from a group of diamonds in the specific physical arrangement, the group of diamonds comprising a mixture of a diamond or diamonds having a blue fluorescence equal to or stronger than strong blue and a diamonds or diamonds not having a blue fluorescent equal to or stronger than strong blue.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a caster wheel assembly (1), comprising: a caster housing (3) provided with an axial channel, a spindle shaft (7) configured to be received by the channel of the caster housing (3), which spindle shaft (7) is inclined relative to the vertical plane when mounted in the caster housing (3) and the caster wheel assembly (1) is in use resting on a horizontal support, the caster housing (3) and the spindle shaft (7) being configured to rotate freely relative to each other, a caster wheel fork (9) having a wheel axle (11) configured to be arranged offset relative to a central axis of the spindle shaft (7), to provide a trail functionality, and a height adjustment mechanism (6) configured to adjust an axial position of the spindle shaft (7) relative to the caster housing (3) based on a rotational position of the spindle shaft (7) in relation to the caster housing (3).

Abstract: The invention relates to a hinge for detachable sheet metal cabinet doors or walls, comprising a first hinge part or frame part that can be secured to the door or cabinet frame, and a second hinge part or door hinge part that can be fixed to the door leaf or cabinet wall, which hinge parts are connected to one another in an articulated manner by means of a hinge pin, and having a latch-type tongue that is arranged in the second hinge part such that it can move against a spring force, characterised by a lifting device which encompasses the hinge pin guided through finger-type ends of the first hinge part and which centrally supports the hinge pin together with a hook retained by the door part, such that the lifting device moves the encompassing part of the second hinge part perpendicular to the plane of the door leaf or cabinet wall, via actuation, by means of a key, such as a double bit key.

Abstract: A drapery carrier installation system includes carriers, each having a carrier body and to engage with a track for hanging drapery; an installation rack for holding the carriers relative to one another prior to installation, the installation rack having protrusions for engaging with the carriers; the carriers are secured above the top surface of the installation rack; and the installation rack is removed via a downward or sideways force applied to the installation rack, thereby releasing the installation rack from each of the carriers.

Abstract: A hinge assembly for an aircraft overhead storage bin that includes a housing having a hinge space and a hinge opening defined therein, an arm pivotably connected to the housing within the hinge space, and a dampener. The hinge opening communicates the hinge space with an exterior of the housing. The arm is pivotable between a closed position and an open position and extends through the hinge opening such that the first end of the arm is positioned outside of the housing. The dampener includes first and second ends. The first end is connected to the housing and the second end is connected to the arm. The dampener biases the arm from the closed position to the open position.

Abstract: A hook structure for positioning a curtain and combining a curtain fabric with connecting portions includes hooks and a rope fastening module. Each hook has a hook body, an elastic hook portion extending from the hook body, and a carrier connected to the hook body. A passing-through space between the elastic hook portion and the hook body is provided for inserting the connecting portion, and the carrier has an engaging space. The rope fastening module includes fasteners and a rope connected to the fasteners, each fastener is embedded into the engaging space, so that the distance between two adjacent fasteners of the curtain fabric is maintained by the rope, and the curtain fabric is maintained in a uniform and regular wavy form.

Abstract: A tool is provided that includes a plurality of links including at least three links movably interconnected to one another to form at least a portion of a wearable accessory, such as a bracelet. The plurality of links are articulatable so as to alternately assume a first configuration in which the plurality of links extend linearly, a second configuration in which the plurality of links are curved about an axis in a first direction and a third configuration in which the plurality of links are curved about the axis in a second direction, opposite the first direction. The plurality of links are configured to permit limited motion in a direction parallel to the axis prior to becoming structurally rigid. At least one link includes at least one tool function. A clasp and a receiver are also provided to facilitate the functionality and versatility of the resulting wearable accessory.

Abstract: A damper device set is provided which can mount a damper device on a door that is thin and has a constraint on the mounting position. A first fastening member is used to fix a mounting plate to a door. A second fastening member placed at a position different from the first fastening member in a thickness direction of the door is used to fix, to the mounting plate, a damper device including a case and a linear damper housed in the case. At least part of the linear damper overlaps at least part of the first fastening member in plan view of the door.

Abstract: An openable finger ring system includes a ring configured to be worn around a finger of a user. The ring comprises a first-arcuate member, a second-arcuate member, a hinge, and a fastener in functional combination. The first-arcuate member and the second-arcuate member may be hingedly coupled via the hinge creating a continuous circular the ring for encircling the finger of the user when secured for use. The openable finger ring system provides a ring which accommodates removal and donning of rings on inflamed fingers.

Abstract: A hinge for the rotatable movement of a closing element, such as a door, a window, a shutter or the like, includes a fixed element anchorable to a stationary support structure and a mobile element anchorable to the closing element. The fixed and movable elements are mutually coupled so as to rotate with respect to each other between an open position and a closed position. One of the fixed or movable element includes a working chamber, with a plunger disposed to slide along a longitudinal axis and operatively coupled with the other one of the fixed or movable elements so that the sliding of the plunger corresponds to a rotation of the movable element.

Abstract: Provided is a gemstone treated with a cut expressing a reflected image pattern not recognized before, wherein the gemstone includes the crown 100 having the table 110 and plural bezel facets 130, and the pavilion 200 having the culet 210 and plural main facets 220; the girdle 300 is formed between the crown 100 and the pavilion 200; a direction of a horizontal component of an inclination direction of the bezel facet 130 from the table 110 to the girdle 300 is set to be different from a direction of a horizontal component of an inclination direction of the main facet 220 from the culet 210 to the girdle 300; and inclination angles of the bezel facet 130 and the main facet 220 are set so that a light that enters the table 110 is reflected by two of the main facets 220 and emitted from the bezel facet 130.

Abstract: A kit assembly for converting a gemstone supporting head unit between alternate use configurations with jewelry not limited to any of a ring, pendent, brooch or bracelet. A head unit includes a plurality of upper setting prongs for supporting and securing a gemstone. The head unit can incorporate an underside engagement pattern or can be soldered onto a separate upper core. In a first variant, and upon pre-positioning the head unit in a supported fashion upon the jewelry item, a screw inserts through the open underside and engages at least opposing threads formed within the head unit. In a second variant, a lower core is attached or soldered to the jewelry item and inter-engages the upper core via the underside inserting screw.

Abstract: A positionable hidden hydraulic hinge configured for installation of a door is provided. The positionable hidden hydraulic hinge includes a non-movable device body configured to be connectable with a door frame, a rotatable device body configured to be connectable with a door leaf, and a hinge configured to connect the non-movable device body and the rotatable device body. The rotatable device body includes a bearing guiding base having a guiding groove and a hydraulic chamber body. The positionable hidden hydraulic hinge also includes a linkage assembly configured to penetrate throughout the hinge. Two ends of the linkage assembly are configured to pivotably connect with the non-movable device body and an internal mechanism of the rotatable device body, respectively. A first end of the bearing guiding base is fixedly connected with the hinge, and a second end of the bearing guiding base is connected with the hydraulic chamber body.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a bump stop assembly that includes a housing, a stopper, and a biasing device. The stopper is moveable relative to the housing and includes a head, a shaft extending from the head, and a plurality of recesses distributed along the shaft. The biasing device is disposed within the housing, and is operable to engage and disengage with at least one recess based on a load exerted on the stopper.

Abstract: A system, method, and apparatus may be provided for gripping a handheld instrument. A spherical body may be configured to support at least a portion of the handheld instrument. A working portion of the handheld instrument may be oriented below a body of the gripping device. A top opening may be provided at a top of the gripping device, wherein the top opening may be configured to receive a portion of the handheld instrument. A bottom opening at the bottom of the gripping device may be provided, wherein the bottom opening may be configured to receive a portion of the handheld instrument. A convex surface may receive a palmar surface of a user's fingers, thumb, and/or hand.

Abstract: To provide an opening and closing device for opening and closing body having a rotation torque controlling module and a torque peak adjusting module, solution was sought by an opened and closed body and the opening and closing body which comprises an attaching part, an opening and closing part rotatably attached to the attaching part via a hinge shaft, a rotation torque controlling module for controlling a rotation torque of the opening and closing part, a torque peak adjusting module for adjusting a torque peak of the opening and closing part at the time of its opening and closing movement.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to an illuminatable jewelry system having a jewelry element containing a controllable light source. By way of example, the jewelry element may be transparent or translucent. The jewelry may also have other types of decorative elements attached to a length of conductive jewelry wire. A power cell having a solar cell, an energy harvesting circuit and a rechargeable battery are in electronic communication with the light source. Magnetic connectors permit the illuminatable jewelry system to be worn and operate to complete an electrical circuit between the power cell and the light source.