Abstract: The present invention is directed to an improved paper holder having minimal components and functioning by gravitational action to retain paper. Need for an elastic biasing member for biasing a holding member is eliminated.

Abstract: An assembly for hanging picture frames and other objects to a vertical support includes a base adapted to be mounted to the vertical support, a wheel supported by the base and rotatable on the base, and a hook rotatably coupled to the wheel and adapted to rotate upon rotation of the wheel relative to the base. The hook includes a hooked portion that receives an item to be mounted thereon.

Abstract: Hanger apparatus includes a, hanger member and spaced projections attached to a base of the hanger member. The hanger member can be oriented to allow for support by a hanger rod, in which position the projections engage a conduit, or oriented to support a channel member by the projections.

Abstract: An attachment stand frame for spa umbrella which includes a shaft supporting an awning thereon, wherein the attachment stand frame includes a stand base including a reinforcing panel extended therefrom adapted for mounting underneath an outdoor spa wherein the spa umbrella is uprightly supported on the stand base, and a supporting frame perpendicularly extended from the stand base for substantially attaching to the outdoor spa so as to securely mount the spa umbrella to the outdoor spa. The attachment stand frame further includes a base body, having a receiving chamber provided thereon, adapted to support the shaft, a rotor, which is rotatably disposed in the receiving chamber, having a rotor axial socket for inserting the shaft thereinto, and a locking arrangement for locking up the rotation movement of the rotor. Therefore, the attachment stand frame is adapted to be rigidly supported by the outdoor spa and rotatably mount the spa umbrella.

Abstract: A building system comprising a plurality of individual building elements and connecting mechanisms, wherein each of the building elements has an upper and a lower surface which are substantially parallel to each other and at least one opening extending from the upper surface to the lower surface, and each building element is adapted for alignment with respect to an opening in another building element. Each connecting mechanism is dimensioned to fit within and extend through an opening in a building element and interconnect a plurality of building elements and deformation members. Deformation members are positioned between a lower surface of a building element and a connecting mechanism of another building element, and deformable by a predetermined force to induce a stress in the connecting mechanism of a building element such that it is pressed with a second predetermined force to another building element.

Abstract: A motor mounting structure having a motor and a mounting portion to which the motor is mounted. When an external force resulting from a load acting in a direction orthogonal to a motor shaft is applied to the shaft, a hardness or configuration of an elastic member disposed between the motor and the mounting portion to which the motor is mounted changes. Alternatively, a configuration of the mounting portion may be changed and the motor mounted such that the motor shaft is parallel to a set target mounting direction. Accordingly, an unbalanced load is not partially applied to a driving force transmission mechanism at the time the motor is rotated, and an excessive load is not placed on the motor.

Abstract: A textile hanging system for receiving and displaying a flexible textile sheet in a vertical manner. The textile hanging system includes a first support member pivotally attached to a second support member, a first engaging member and a second engaging member attached to the first support member and the second support member respectively, a first member and a second member attached to a distal end of the first support member and the second support member respectively, and a pair of end members having a receiving slot that selectively engage the first member and the second member for retaining the support members juxtaposed to one another. The engaging members are positioned within the opposing inner surfaces of the support members and are positioned opposite of the pivot portion thereof. The textile sheet is positioned between the support members and the support members are compressed against the textile sheet by the end members being positioned about the first member and the second member.

Abstract: A mounting device for motion picture production equipment. The mounting device includes a substantially planar base, a mounting terminus having a longitudinal axis and means for securing the mounting terminus to the base. The mounting terminus is rotatable with respect to the planar base so that the angle established between the longitudinal axis and planar base is variable.

Abstract: A bracket assembly system is provided to hold side and center channel speakers. The assembly system may be positioned on a base support structure such as a television or cabinet. In a typical arrangement, left and right satellite speakers are positioned such that the center of gravity is approximately aligned with the pivot axis of the side arms. In addition, additional speakers may be positioned along the support arms and the speakers may be rotated adjusting to desired speaker angles to accommodate for various room acoustics.

Abstract: A safety attachment for utility pole transport having a mid bracket and an end bracket that attach around a utility pole. The mid bracket is situated along the unsupported length of the pole, and the end bracket is positioned at the rear end of the pole. A plate is attached to the end bracket, covering the end of the utility pole. A horizontal impact beam is situated below the pole, and is attached to the plate with a plurality of vertical members. A pair of diagonal arms extend from the mid bracket to the impact beam and help distribute impact forces on the utility pole. Accordingly, if a vehicle were to collide with the pole, the bumper of the vehicle would strike the impact beam, reducing the severity of damage. Reflectors or lighting devices are positioned along the impact beam to help reduce the chance of a collision.

Abstract: A device and method for temporarily supporting and securing the cross-arm of a utility pole during operations that require the cross-arm retaining means to be loosened or removed. One exemplary embodiment of a support device of the present invention comprises an attachment member and a support member. The attachment member may be releasably secured to the upright post portion of the utility pole by means of, for example, a band clamp, or a fastener, such as a lag screw. The support member is designed to engage a portion of the cross-arm and secure it in position. Once secured, the necessary operation may be performed without the risk of the cross-arm tipping or falling. After the performance of the operation, the cross-arm retaining means is tightened or reinstalled, and the support device may be removed from the utility pole.

Abstract: A cable holder for attaching cables to a support structure is in the form of a one-piece plate having first and second functional portions disposed side by side and extending in the longitudinal direction of the holder. The first portion is provided with a plurality of transverse slots disposed in parallel spaced relation along the length of the holder. The plate is made of plastic material and is provided with indicator markings spaced uniformly along one or both longitudinal edges of the plate so that the plate can be severed at the indicator markings to obtain plate segments of determined size. The first and second portions can lie in a common plane or be offset by a step or be at right angles to one another.

Abstract: A seat track protector assembly is provided for a vehicle. The seat track protector assembly includes a cover adapted to be disposed adjacent an end of a lower track member for a seat of the vehicle and adapted for movement by an upper track member of the seat. The seat track protector assembly also includes a spring cooperating with the lower track member and the cover to return the cover toward the end of the lower track member when the cover is moved away from the end of the lower track member by the upper track member.

Abstract: This invention is a connector for connecting holders for cable, pipe and other elongated objects to the overhead in buildings and other structures. The connector is a one-piece device molded of plastic. The base section fits into overhead equipment struts while the support section interfaces with the holder. The base has slots in it which ease its installation in the equipment strut. V-shaped legs connecting the support and base ease installation and help prevent the holder from loosening from the connector.

Abstract: The hanging device accommodates transport and hanging requirements for an item such as a work of art. In both instances, the item is cushioned from rigors of motion, and both wire hung and nonwire hung articles are accommodated. When no wire is used, the device also accommodates will hanging of the item through use thereof.

Abstract: A base for a chair, the base comprising a chassis (11), at least one landing (20) operatively connected to the chassis; a carrier (32) for reduced friction sliding along the landing transverse to the forward facing direction of the occupant; the carrier being adapted to support a pedestal (40) upon which the chair is operatively mounted. The base may include a foot rest (14), brake means (49) to prevent sliding when the seat is not occupied and wheels between the chassis and floor to permit movement of the seat transverse to the sliding of the carrier. The wheels may be lockable. The landing may comprise an inverted U channel in which rollers slide from which the carrier may suspend underneath the chassis.

Abstract: An LCD monitor stand having a multistage structure comprises a display unit displaying an image and having a receiving groove part formed at the lower portion of the back side thereof, a stand unit supporting said display unit and having a top stand and a bottom stand, and a hinge connector installed at both end portions of the stand unit which allows the unit to be opened and closed completely when the stand unit is rotated upward and downward, and also to be fixed and released at one step or more between complete opening and closure. Accordingly, the LCD monitor stand having this multistage structure rotates a display unit upward and downward, stopping at each step of the multistage structure and obtaining the best suited view angle. It is also possible to hang the LCD monitor on the wall when the stand unit is folded completely, and it is not necessary to separate the stand unit from the display unit for shipping.

Abstract: Multi-use hanger apparatus includes a hanger member having a hanger member base with an opening formed therein and legs attached to the hanger member base. Spaced projections are attached to the corners of the hanger member base. The hanger member base is formed of hanger member base portions separated by one or more lines of weakness.

Abstract: There is provided a pole step assembly with a removable step for hollow poles and the like. The step assembly includes a mounting subassembly with a mounting stud and a mounting plate with inter-engaging flat surfaces that limit relative rotational movement of the mounting stud and mounting plate about the axis of the subassembly. A clamp is provided to limit radial movement of the subassembly relative to the pole. The mounting stud of the subassembly also may include a handle portion that captivates the components of the subassembly and facilitates ease of installation of the subassembly. The handle also may break away and be removed after installation of the subassembly. The step is mounted to the subassembly and may include flat surfaces that inter-engage with further flat surfaces on the mounting plate to limit rotation of the step about its longitudinal axis.

Abstract: A bar hanger and mounting clip assembly for securing an electrical box between two opposed Tee bar elements in a ceiling structure is provided which comprises a spanning bar which spans between the two opposed Tee bar elements; first and second clips at opposed ends of the spanning bar for attaching the spanning bar to the two opposed Tee bar elements; an electrical box; and a mounting clip for securing the electrical box to the spanning bar, the mounting clip including a tension leg for initially holding the electrical box in position on the spanning bar before the clip is securely fastened to the electrical box.