Abstract: The device comprises a rotor having a central pin a plurality of concentrically arranged cylinders and a sprocket wheel, adapted for mesh engagement with a rack fixed to the sidewall of a drawer compartment. The device also comprises a stator adapted for being attached to a drawer and rotatably mounted on the pin and having a plurality of concentrically arranged cylinders interposed between those of the rotor. Relative movement of the rotor and the stator is controlled by an arrangement of co-operating grooves, a cam, and a ball, and a high density fluid interposed between the cylinders.

Abstract: A coupler for structurally joining opposing ends of overhead support rails is disclosed herein having a pair of elongated splice plates carried on opposite sides of the rail ends so as to overlap the abutment of the ends. Each splice plate of the pair is of substantially uniform cross section having a U-shaped channel section including a central, upright web terminating in transverse, parallel flanges. The upper flange is integrally formed with an upwardly extending flange parallel to but spaced apart from the upright web. Trapezoidal ribs extend externally of the channel section in parallel spaced relationship along the upper flange immediately adjacent to the web and along the web midway between the transverse flanges. Threaded bores provided in the ribs insertably receive fasteners for bearing against the respective rails. The configuration of each splice plate is conformal with the external configuration of the overhead support rails.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improvement in the supports for draperies, curtains, and the like, and more particularly, to improvments in the supports for coverings of bay windows wherein multiple treatments of the bay window can be achievewd by a compact unit which is capable of being installed easily and which can adjust to the particular requirements of the windows and do so in a manner which will not detract from the various treatments, and which is inexpensive in construction.

Abstract: A self-closing isolation door installation adapted to swing between a closed and an open position. A resilient gasket is connected about the periphery of the door to insure a tight seal. The door has a rotatable first hinge vertically mounted and adapted for mounting to the side of a door frame. A second self-closing hinge is provided including an elongated C-shaped bracket mounted into the edge of the door. The C-shaped bracket includes a vertical support strut, upper arm and lower arm. A support shaft is vertically fixed between the upper arm and the lower arm. A housing bracket is mounted to the shaft and is adapted for mounting to the side of the door frame. The housing bracket defines an inverted V-shaped cam surface. A cam follower including a radially spaced apart inner follower roller and an outer follower roller is mounted around the shaft with the outer roller adapted for vertical movement within a slot in the strut and the inner roller is engageable to follow the cam surface.

Abstract: A water guard for removably installing along the floor track of sliding patio-type doors includes a panel member depending vertically upwardly from the door track a distance of approximately three inches. The panel member is attached to the indoor side of the sliding door track and is supported thereon by way of a resilient, inverted U-shaped clamping mechanism. The water guard is selectively installed in the door track during periods of inclement weather conditions to prevent flow of water underneath the door and into the room.

Abstract: A furniture hinge includes a hinge arm having a U-shaped profile and being pushable onto a mounting plate. The hinge arm and the mounting plate have lateral projections and recesses which engage one another. The hinge arm can be locked from movement in the direction of displacement by a resilient steel member which is held at the hinge arm by an eccentric for achieving adjustment of the hinge arm in the direction of the depth of the article of furniture. The steel member is formed as an intermediate element which fully supports the hinge arm.

Abstract: A control mechanism for a door of a motor vehicle is suggested that is coupled at a door post on the side of the body so that it can be swung, is actuated via an inside and outside handle and comprises a piston-cylinder unit arranged between the door post and the vehicle door. The unit has a piston provided with passage openings for a pressure medium, the piston interacting with an interior valve that separates two working chamber of the cylinders from one another. The mechanism has an exterior blocking valve controlling the medium flow, this blocking valve being arranged in a control circuit connecting the two working chambers of the cylinder, acting against the flow direction. The blocking valve is controlled by a door handle in such a way that the door can be blocked in at least one intermediate position.

Abstract: Desirable casters can be formed by using two separate, interfitting housing members to create the yoke of a caster. As these housing members are assembled they come together so as to hold the wheel of the caster generally between arms of the yoke (which are formed on the housing members) and so as to hold a shaft used in mounting the caster. Fasteners are provided so as to hold the housing members together in an operative configuration.

Abstract: A metal fitting for an all-glass plate member for use as a door, window or the like and including a pair of clamping plates positioned on the opposite face surfaces of the plate member and covering a recess through the plate member. Each clamping plate has an elongated recess aligned with the recess in the plate member. The recess in the plate member and the recesses in the clamping plates define a receiving space for a hinge member. The hinge member is formed of at least two hinge member parts each associated with a different clamping plate with the hinge member plates located within the receseses in the clamping plates. The clamping plate recesses have a pair of shoulders each located at an opposite end of the recess. The hinge member parts bear against the shoulders. The hinge member includes an intermediate part located within the recess in the plate member. On one side the intermediate part has a projecting region in contact with one of the hinge member parts.

Abstract: A head worn device for feeding solder wire from a spool during a soldering operation while using a soldering iron. The device includes a semi-flexible tube that has one end portion mounted on the head worn device. A rotatable spool of wire solder is affixed to the head worn device near the mounted end of the tube. The wire solder is ducted through the tube to the opposite end which is open so that a short length of solder can be exposed. Therefore, the operator can apply the wire solder during a soldering operation while keeping both hands free to handle the soldering iron and position the workpiece or component.

Abstract: An auxiliary handle for a door comprising a bracket which is secured to the door adjacent the hinge connection thereof. A handle member is pivotally secured to the bracket and may be moved from an inoperative vertically disposed position to an operative horizontally disposed position. When the handle member is in the operative position, the handle member may be grasped to pull the door to its closed position.

Abstract: An automotive casket handle includes a generally U-shaped frame, pivotally mounted to a support surface, and inside and outside cushion members secured to recesses in the frame. Each cushion member includes a structural strip, typically of steel, a cover, typically of preformed vinyl, and a foam strip positioned between the structural strip and the cover. The edges of the cover are captured between the structural strip and the frame. Thus, the exposed surface of the cover is smooth and seamless with rounded edges. One cushion member is secured to the frame by bendable tabs extending from the structural strip, passing through tab openings in the frame and then bent against the frame. The other cushion member is connected to the frame by the engagement of studs, extending from the structural strip, into push lock fasteners mounted to the frame.

Abstract: A light duty hinge is formed by a pair of hinge leaves from which include interfitting tabs, the leaf pads and tabs being of uniform thickness. Holes provided in the tabs afford, when the tabs are interfitted, axially aligned openings for receiving the hinge pin.

Abstract: A bush element for supporting a rod or shaft in a side plate has portion for entry into a generally circular aperture in the side plate. The portion of the bush has tooth shaped projections extending radially outwardly such that the overall diameter of the portion exceeds that of the aperture. The aperture is enlarged at a position to receive the projections so that rotation of the bush in the side plate results in the extremities of the teeth being cut away by the side plate to ensure a precise fit of the bush in the side plate.

Abstract: A one-piece grommet having a central elongated tubular portion surrounded by a cylindrical rim portion. One end of the rim portion is formed with a continuous laterally extending mounting flange spaced from an annular detent shoulder defining an annular groove for securing the grommet in a panel opening. A thin-walled resilient frusto-conical web portion connects the rim portion to the tubular portion. The web small diameter end forms a juncture with one end of the rim portion in the transverse plane of the annular groove while the web large diameter end forms a juncture with the rim portion other end at a predetermined axial distance from the transverse plane. This offset web arrangement allows the tubular portion to be positioned at any desired angle relative to the panel while maintaining the grommet annular groove in sealed engagement with the panel opening.

Abstract: A shock absorbing caster wheel in which the wheel support bracket is pivotally mounted on a caster bracket and a spring engages the wheel support bracket and caster bracket to absorb shocks on the caster wheel. Vibration dampening pads on the caster bracket slidably engage wall surfaces on the wheel support bracket to dampen oscillation of the wheel support bracket.

Abstract: A furniture hinge for a door wing with a lateral and depth adjustment fitting. A base plate for attachment to a piece of furniture is adjustably connected to a hinge arm, and a pivot bearing is constructed on the free end of the hinge arm, whereby the inclination of the hinge arm is adjustable relative to the base plate by two fixing screws, each of which is capable of being screwed in to the furniture sidewall through holes in both the hinge arm and the base plate, thus restraining the base plate on the furniture sidewall. A pivot bearing formed by a lug bent up from the base plate embraces the free end of the hinge arm. Cams project from both sides of the base plate side faces in the region of the inclination adjusting screw.

Abstract: A hinge assembly wherein the hinge pin and the first two of the interleaved hinge fingers are configured such that, once the pin has been installed and the hinge is in an operating position, the hinge pin is positively retained without the need for additional securing hardware.

Abstract: A handle for a shopping cart comprised of elongated tubular member having opposed securable ends. At each end of the tubular member there is provided a lock pin formation which extends outwardly thereof to be received in an arresting passageway of an attachment portion of a respective handle support arm secured to a shopping cart. A fastener element secures the ends of the tubular member to a respective one of the support arms and extends axially into the tubular member for retention of the lock pin formation in the passageway thereby preventing axial rotation of the tubular member. The end cross sections of each tubular member also constitutes an arresting formation which is nested in a retention cavity formed in the handle attachment portion of each of the handle support arms. This formation is received in close fit in the retention cavity to further prevent axial rotation of the handle.

Abstract: A hollow sheet metal handle for fastening to a welding bolt weldably secured to utensils. The welding bolt has a triangular or polygonal cross section and a bore having an internal thread. A shaped part of sheet metal is welded to the utensil in the connecting part of the hollow handle, which shaped part forms a front-side contact surface for the welding bolt. At least two plates are provided on the shaped part, which plates laterally guide the aluminum bolt. A bore for receiving a fastening screw is arranged in the contact surface of the shaped part.