Abstract: A device for holding rod-shaped workpieces, especially test tubes, has a base plate spaced at a distance from a support surface. A receiving and clamping device has at least two elastic tongues that are displaceable in the plane of the base plate. The tongues are positioned in a perforation of the base plate and act in pairs on the test tube. The holding device is extremely simple in its design and economical to manufacture, but ensures a reliable securing of the test tube at different levels.

Abstract: There is disclosed a power assisted adjustment system for a power assuming or bearing a load member in a desired condition, comprising an actuator in combination with an adjustment member adaptable for assuming a load, and a hydraulic cylinder for temporarily reducing the load on the adjustment member, thereby permitting adjustment of extremely heavy loads with a nominal input force to the actuator. The actuator is operably engagable with the adjustment means and movable relative to the adjustment member. Electric switch operably connected with the actuator actuates the cylinder between an activating position and non-activating position, thereby permitting adjustment of the adjustment member in response to movement of the actuator in the activating condition. An input force or torque applied to the actuator effects a desired adjustment of the adjustment member. When the input force is stopped or interrupted, the actuator is biased to a non-activating position.

Abstract: A stand for both a tom tom drum and a cymbal having a lower pipe supported by legs, an intermediate pipe inserted into and protruding above the lower pipe and an upper pipe inserted into the intermediate pipe and protruding adjustably above the intermediate pipe with a cymbal holder on the upper pipe. A tom holder fixed at the intermediate pipe. The tom tom is supported on a support rod having a ball at its end which is received in a rod holder which grasps the ball. The rod holder has a hole in it for receiving the intermediate and upper pipes.

Abstract: A device that can be fixed to a cleat mounted on a boat, dock, deck, pier, or wherever a cleat is available. The U bar of the cleat mounted holding device is placed around the cleat, the wing bolt is inserted into the threaded hole formed in the short bar of the U bar and the wing bolt is tightened until the U bar compresses the cleat between the elongated bar and the short bar thus securing the U bar to the cleat; the pivot support bar is rotated to the desired direction and angle relative to the cleat. A fishing rod, or an umbrella, a lamp stand or any other desirable device is placed into the support tube.

Abstract: This invention relates to a mounting bracket for use in mounting multiple curtain rods of varying sizes at various heights. The mounting bracket is composed of a plurality of bracket segments, with each bracket segment including a number of rod support flanges. Each rod support flange has hook means for engaging slots in curtain rods. The bracket segments are removably attached to one another.

Abstract: A rack for storing and transporting a plurality of bicycles including an array of rails arranged side by side and having elongated slots for receiving brackets, each bracket detachably attachable to the fork of a bicycle so as to maintain the bicycle in an upright position. The brackets can be oriented so that the handle bars can be turned and each bracket positioned at a location on the rails so that the bicycles can be nested close to one another thereby permitting storing and transporting the plurality of bicycles in a confined space such as the cargo space of a van or sports utility vehicle. The rack is removably attached to a flat surface by a combination of straps to prevent separation of the rack from the flat surface and non-slip material to prevent sliding of the rack on the flat surface.

Abstract: The signal light alignment device of this invention is a portable alignment device having an upright supporting structure such as a tripod, a reflective head consisting of a center plate having a bracket to attach the head to the supporting structure, a front reflective surface and a back surface, which may also be reflective. The front reflective surface, center plate and back surface are attached together to form a single reflective head. The signal light alignment device is placed in an approaching lane of traffic coming towards the signal light to be aligned in a general position of a driver of a vehicle. The front reflective surface is positioned facing the signal light being aligned at a recommended height above the pavement and at a recommended distance from the signal light.

Abstract: A pipe support apparatus including a length of flexible webbing having a first receptacle formed at one end and a second receptacle formed adjacent an opposite end of the webbing, a first rigid member received within the first receptacle, and a second rigid member received within the second receptacle. Each of the first and second rigid members has a height greater than a thickness of the webbing. The length of webbing defines a pipe receiving surface between the first and second rigid members. Each of the first and second receptacles is a loop having an opening suitable for slidable receipt of the first and second rigid members. The first and second rigid members are cylindrical members which are slidably received within each of the receptacles. The webbing can have a plurality of receptacles formed adjacent one end of the webbing. The plurality of receptacles selectively receives one and only one of the rigid members.

Abstract: The invention relates to a hydraulic vibration-damping mount including a first rigid reinforcing member (1) and a second rigid reinforcing member (2), an elastomeric body (3) which includes, on the one hand, a thick wall (4) joining the two rigid reinforcing members to one another and partially delimiting a working chamber (A), and, on the other hand, a thin wall (5) which partially delimits a compensation chamber (B) connected to the working chamber by a narrow duct (C), the two chambers and the narrow duct being filled with a liquid, the second reinforcing member being a plate one face of which is secured in leaktight fashion to the elastomeric body in order to delimit, together with the latter, the two chambers and the narrow duct, the thin wall substantially exhibiting the shape of a bell only the edge (5.sub.1) of which is secured to the second reinforcing member.

Abstract: A merchandise display system includes a support structure; at least one display bar mounted substantially vertically on the support structure and a plurality of merchandise holders or enclosures disposed in a column along the display bar. Each enclosure includes an end portion having a bore for receiving the display bar and a display portion extending from the end portion and having a bottom panel, side walls and an open upper end. Each holder or enclosure further includes a retaining member configured to engage an adjacent enclosure in the column and permit alignment of the enclosures. The retaining member may be a peripheral flange extending around the bottom of the enclosure, permitting nesting of enclosures in the column.

Abstract: A brace for a gutter including a support which is sized and shaped to fit within a gutter, at least two ferrules and at least one fastener for each ferrule. The at least two ferrules being of a larger inner diameter than an outer diameter of said at least one fastener. The support contains at least two sets of holes, each set of holes being defined in said support. One hole is of a first size such that a fastener can pass through it but a ferrule cannot and the other hole is of a second size that both a fastener and a ferrule can pass through. The holes are parallel to each other and the centers of the holes are opposite each other. The ferrule is inserted into said hole of first size allowing the ferrule to pass through it. The fastener is inserted into the hole of second size and passes through the support into the hole of first size and through the ferrule.

Abstract: A device for providing support for drawing media is provided. The device has a first support member, a second support member and one panel having a drawing face. The panel is supported by the first support member and the second support member. The panel has a drawing face oriented upwardly at an angle to the horizontal. The device can include a supply tray for storing drawing supplies. The device can also include a second panel having a drawing face.

Abstract: A siderail socket or clamp for mounting a support rod of a surgical accessory on the siderail of a medical table comprises a frame defining first and second channels for receiving the siderail and the support rod, respectively; a first actuator for actuating the support rod along a path of travel transverse to an extension of the second channel and a second actuator extending into the first channel. The second actuator is moveable transversely to the path of travel in response to actuation of the support rod along the path of travel for actuating the siderail transversely to an extension of the first channel. The movement of the second actuator transversely to the path of travel of the support rod in the second channel permits the siderail socket to grip the siderail across two perpendicular dimensions, thereby reducing the "play" of the socket relative to the siderail.

Abstract: A bracket for stabilizing a cylindrical compressed air tank suitable for scuba diving against a bulkhead of a boat, the bracket having an operating position where the bracket arms are extended perpendicular to the boat bulkhead for firmly holding a cylindrical tank in place while it rests on its base and pivotal arms that move downwardly flush with the bulkhead and parallel to in an out-of-the-way position when the bracket is not in use. The bracket is comprised of two identical components which can be interlocked together adjustably longitudinally in length to accommodate compressed air tanks of different diameters. Each bracket component has two separate pieces that have an interlocking hinge, both pieces of which can be molded so that the entire bracket can be fabricated at low cost.

Abstract: An adjustable-length column for chairs or the like has an upright tube and a pneumatic or hydropneumatic length-adjusting element arranged in the latter, the housing of the element being radially supported in the upright tube and displaceably guided in the direction of a common axis. A profile guarding against twisting is tightly arranged on the housing in particular by shrinking and has at least one radially projecting web which extends parallel to the axis and engages with a groove-like recess of a guide which is non-rotatably connected with the upright tube.

Abstract: An adjustable hand grip mount detachably connected to the hand grips of a motorcycle for engaging one or more tie-straps connected to a transportation vehicle on which the motorcycle is supported. The adjustable hand grip mount includes a telescopic frame having a pair of tubular receptacles rotably connected thereto. The hand grips of the motorcycle are received within the receptacles and the telescopic frame is locked at a selected longitudinal extension. Strap holes are defined at the opposing ends of the telescopic frame to receive the tie straps which are secured thereto by tying or by the use of hooks, clips or other connectors commonly used with such tie straps.

Abstract: An anti-theft mounting for radios, stereos and similar audio equipment used in motor vehicles has several features to discourage and possibly prevent the theft of equipment. The audio equipment is mounted within an opening in a dash of a motor vehicle. The equipment is partially mounted within a housing which moves forward so that a front of the equipment extends out of the opening when the equipment is desired to be used and moves rearward when the equipment is not desired to be used. When the equipment is in the rearward rest position, a door closes the opening. When the equipment is desired to be operated, the door opens and the equipment protrudes at least partially from the opening for easy access. The opening is sized so that while the equipment will fit snugly through the opening, the housing will not. The door and the equipment are controlled by worm gears. One worm gear controls the forward and rearward movement of the housing and audio equipment and two additional worm gears control the door.

Abstract: A structural supporting system for the use as a temporary support in concrete overhang falsework construction and for the use as a support in concrete slab falsework truss construction and the like is disclosed. The structural supporting system includes a series of support beams and a plurality of support brackets positioned along the length of the support beam. A support bracket is provided at the opposite ends of the support beam for the suspended support of the support bracket as to increase or reduce the span of the support beams, as desired. Suspended support can be on one end of the support beam or on both ends of the support beam, as desired. A series of cooperating brackets can be positioned intermediate to the support brackets for the support of one support bracket in the concrete overhang falsework construction. A series of cooperating brackets can be positioned intermediate to the support brackets for the support of two support brackets in the concrete slab falsework truss construction.

Abstract: With today's more mobile population and the increase in apartment dwellers, we feel there is a possible market for a flag bracket holder which is portable and leaves no damaging holes or marks on buildings. Many apartment dwellers have no other place to display a flag than on their balconies.The Rail Bracket Holder For Flag provides a secure and stable base for the flag bracket without damaging property. Common bolts and wing nuts make it easy to affix or remove for relocation. The enclosed drawings provide the physical properties of this item.The Rail Bracket Holder For Flag consists of two metal plates. One with sides to brace itself against the uprights of the railing and one with an angled lip to secure against the top of the railing.Each plate having 3 holes. The plates are placed on opposite sides of the railing and held in place by 3 bolts with wing nuts, which also attach the standard flag bracket (provided by others).

Abstract: An alternative mounting bracket arrangement for an exterior rear view mirror assembly which is normally supported by a door-half hinge plate of a vehicle removable front door. With the door removed the bracket may be readily bolted to an open knuckle of the body-half hinge plate. The bracket has upper and lower apertured flanges, vertically spaced for receiving the knuckle therebetween, with each flange formed with matching body engaging notch means. Upon insertion of an attaching bolt through the flange apertures the bracket is secured at a determined orientation.