Abstract: A fountain includes a container having a top with an opening therein, a bottom, and an interior for holding a liquid, such as water. An elongated, hollow support member is positioned within the interior and extending from the opening in the top. This support member has a first end mounted at or near the bottom of the container, a second end terminating a predetermined distance above the opening in the top, and an exterior surface over which liquid flows. A pump positioned within the interior and operably connected to the first end of the support member pumps liquid in the interior into and through the hollow support member to flow out its second end and then along the exterior surface of the support member to return to the interior of the container. A faucet is attached to the second end of the support member in a manner which allows the liquid to flow from the second end.

Abstract: There is disclosed a tilt control mechanism for a keyboard support platform. The keyboard support platform is of the type that includes linkage for connecting the platform to a work surface. The linkage further includes linkage arms that pivotally connect the keyboard support platform to the work surface. The tilt control mechanism comprises a tilt adjustment actuator arm and a pawl and ratchet connection between the actuator arm and the support platform. The pawl and ratchet provide a series of separate detent positions which define distinct length actuator arm connections between a fulcrum point and the support platform to thereby control the tilt of the platform.

Abstract: A fixture for mounting a CPU into a portable-type computer system having a motherboard with a mounting location is provided. The fixture includes a first device, a second device and a third device. The first device is responsive to a force and re-directs the force to a predetermined force-taking location of the CPU. The second device supports the first device and includes a through-hole. The third device is connected to the second means and positions the CPU onto the mounting location such that a predetermined alignment relationship between the CPU and the mounting location is maintained.

Abstract: A formable cushion is produced by providing a mold having a first cavity and the second cavity in a fluid communication with one another, with the first cavity having a greater depth than the second cavity. A first volume of foam/gel is deposited into the first and second cavities in an amount providing a level surface of foam/gel. The level surface is covered with a formable sheet and the second volume of foam/gel is disposed onto the formable sheet. Thereafter, heat and pressure applied to the first and second volume of foam/gel within the mold in order to provide a cushion having a relatively firm back pliable layer, a relatively firm mouse pad and a conjoining relatively soft compressible cushion.

Abstract: An optical component mounting apparatus for use in an aircraft for maintaining alignment of the optical components during use of the aircraft, the apparatus including an “L” shaped frame and a plurality of “L” shaped mounts, for holding the optical components, in adjustable positions by use of bolts extending through slots, oriented in three orthogonal directions, in the frame and the mounts.

Abstract: A method of employing an electric motor that is used to roll and unroll tarpaulin covers that is mounted to the front portion of a belly dump trailer in a fashion that allows it to move both fore and aft as the tarpaulin is rolled over the trailer box is provided. This mounting of the motor is primarily accomplished by the use of a pair of tubular slide rails that are horizontally positioned above a cross member of the trailer frame. The mounting of the electric motor to these slide rails is accomplished by the use of a pair of tubular motor runners that fit over the slide rails prior to the mount's final assembly. This design allows the electric motor assembly to move freely fore and aft within the confines of the horizontal slide rails. The motor assembly is then connected through a universal joint to the solid drive shaft which is connected through an additional universal joint to the tarpaulin roll tube.

Abstract: A room temperature equalizing system has a mounting (2), a heat exchanger (12) and a cover (10). The mounting (2) comprises an U-shaped support which on the one hand receives the heat exchanger (12) and on the other hand carries the cover (10) on its U-shaped, upward projecting legs. The mounting (2) can be inserted by its bottom side on a rail (1) and laterally slide on said rail. This new system makes mounting easier and provides a heating-cooling system with a diversity of uses.

Abstract: A suction support assembly includes a deformable membrane connected to a fulcrum displaceable by a lever which is formed with a cam surface pivotal between engaging and disengaging position. The lever is displaceable to the engaging position of the suction support assembly, wherein it contacts only the suction cover, and has an enlarged end portion adapted to lengthen a hanging surface that receives a load.

Abstract: A mounting receptacle is provided for securement to a flexible message panel. The mounting receptacle defines a housing for receiving a support rib. A threshold portion is hingedly coupled to the housing portion allowing a rib to contact the threshold portion while the housing portion is bent out of the way of the rib. The rib is telescopically received in the housing portion and, when released, tensions the message panel in a planar message-displaying condition.

Abstract: A retention apparatus is provided for mounting a blower unit for an air mattress to a bed frame member. The blower unit retention apparatus includes a pair of retention brackets, each including a U-shaped member having a base portion and a pair of outwardly projecting arms defining a slot for receiving the bed frame member. A locator pin is configured for insertion through oppositely disposed openings formed in the projecting arms of each of the retention brackets for securing the bed frame member between the locator pins and the respective base portions. An upstanding post is mounted to each of the two retention brackets for reception in a corresponding opening in the blower unit housing to secure the blower unit housing to the bed frame member.

Abstract: Adjustable, collapsible book holder apparatus includes an elongated double-ended support member and a connector at one of the ends of the support member. A double-ended elongated book support element is connected to the support member and can be moved both laterally and longitudinally relative to the support member to adjust the position of a book supported by the book support element.

Abstract: A mounting device suitable for use with a conventional bathroom tissue fixture. The mounting device may be used to support a dispenser from a conventional bathroom tissue fixture. In some embodiments, the mounting device includes a positioning member, a first support member, a second support member and a linkage operatively disposed between at least one of the support members and the positioning member whereby movement of the positioning member causes relative motion between the distal ends of the first and second support members. Latching mechanisms may also be used with the invention to inhibit the relative motion of the first and second support members. The mounting device may also include a housing and an attachment mechanism, such as a threaded fastener for attaching a dispenser to the mounting device.

Abstract: A relatively light weight, high strength, low cost extension arm suitable for mounting an electronic device, such as a computer monitor or television, while hiding the cables to and from the device within the extension arm is provided. The extension arm comprises an arm mount, a main arm and a forearm extension. Each of these components includes at least one plate and one tube, preferably made of steel or other rigid material, connected together, preferably by welding. The components are then covered with a finishing material, such as plastic, by, for example, cast molding to provide a finished look. The main arm is rotatably and slidably connected to the arm mount and the forearm extension is rotatably connected to the main arm. Each of the tubes is hollow so that cables to and from the device can travel therethrough. Moreover, the plastic is cast mold so as to form a channel on the plates through which the cables can travel.

Abstract: A vehicle seat provided with a seat cushion the support frame of which is supported by a suspension mechanism, wherein the suspension mechanism includes a torsion bar spring loaded to resiliently support the support frame of the seat cushion, and wherein a spring adjustment mechanism is assembled with the suspension mechanism for adjusting the resilient force of the torsion bar spring.

Abstract: The invention concerns a device for micrometric positioning with respect to a frame (1) of an optical support (2) element (3) integrated in a space system, comprising three turrets (4, 5, 6) integral with the frame (1) and, for each turret first means (9 to 12) for adjustment along a first direction, second means (20 to 22) for adjustment along a second direction, third means (30 to 35) for micrometric adjustment along a third direction, and means for locking the support (2) in adjusted position with respect to the frame (1) comprising at least a lock screw and a shim.

Abstract: An attachment includes an upper locking element and a lower locking element assembled together. The upper locking element comprises a main plate, a folded section, a locking section and a locking tip. The lower locking element comprises a spring section, a first and second arms. Protrusions of the upper locking element engage with holes of the lower locking element, and the locking tip engages with a locking slot of the first arm. The lower locking element is strengthened by the upper locking element. The upper locking element acting as a handle for facilitating an assembly/unassembly process of attaching a heat sink to a CPU package.

Abstract: Band bodies (31) of bendable harness fastening and fixing bands (30) are formed integrally on the vicinity of an outer surface of a duct partition wall (22a) of an air duct (21) on an instrument panel (20) of a vehicle body. First band retaining rings (24) are formed respectively on those portions of the instrument panel (20) corresponding respectively to the band bodies (31), and second band retaining rings (25) are formed on the outer surface of the air duct partition wall (22a). A series of catching notches (32), arranged in a one-way notched arresting manner, are formed on a reverse surface of the band body (31), and each of the first and second band retaining rings (24) and (25) have a lock portion for engagement with the catching notches (32) to prevent the backward movement of the band body. Any one of several kinds of wire harnesses (40) to (42) of different diameter can be fixed by the use of the first band retaining rings (24).

Abstract: A ladder securing device fits within a gutter protruding from the eaves of a house. The device is made of members generally at right angles to each other. The members are elongated and board-like. A generally vertically oriented member extends lengthwise along the gutter with one edge on the bottom. A horizontal member is supported at the level of the top of the lip of the front wall of the gutter. Preferably the horizontal member extends well beyond the lip with a recess formed in the edge back almost to the gutter. The recess is preferably rectangular and long enough to accommodate the width of a ladder. If the gutter is a conventional flat bottom vertical back structure, the vertical member and the horizontal member merge at their edges in a simple right angle shape with the vertical member resting against the back wall.

Abstract: The holding device for a drinks container is designed to be installed in the center console of an automobile. It has first drinks container holder (36), which is slidable upward in a laterally oriented initial position from a withdrawn position and subsequently pivotable into a horizontally oriented upright position of use. A first pivot locking device (60,62,64,66) is provided for keeping the first drinks container holder (36) in the substantially laterally oriented initial position against the force of a pivoting spring element until it reaches an upper end position. When it reaches the upper end position, an unlocking device (68,70) is engaged which automatically unlocks the first locking device so that the first drinks container holder (36) can pivot into the horizontally oriented upright position of use. A second locking device is provided for retaining the first drinks container holder (36) in the horizontally oriented upright position of use.

Abstract: A point of sale display stand includes a peg type article display and a display support that has a collapsible state and a deployed state. The support comprises two triangular sidewalls with medial foldlines and spaced upper and lower rear walls connected by foldlines to the sidewalls. A flat sheet material brace is attached to the lowermost support rear wall by a foldline. An elastomeric member is connected to the brace and display rear wall. The brace and support rear and sidewalls fold in overlying relation in a collapsed state stretching the elastomeric member creating a potential energy tensile load therein. Initial lifting the support lowermost rear wall in the deployment direction automatically snap releases the brace to a deployed locked state deploying the support walls such that the support is in position to support the article display.