Abstract: A patient assistant device is provided which includes a base, an upright support and a handrail. The base is configured and sized so that a patient's feet are supported thereon during transition from a sitting to a standing position. The device preferably includes a plurality of upright supports and rails, with the rails positioned to allow the patient to stand up and hold on to one or both rails before moving away with the assistance of a cane, walker or the like. The device hereof also includes a coupling member for connecting the device in fixed relationship to a bed, chair or other article of furniture.

Abstract: A device (2) for supporting and positioning a microscope, the device comprising a support suitable for being tied to a fixed frame of reference, and a plate suitable for supporting a microscope (17), an intermediate moving element (7) being connected firstly to said support (2) via a first series of motor-driven hinged members (6) of parallel type structure having three Cartesian XYZ degrees of freedom and to said plate via a second series of motor-driven members (9) gimbal-type structure providing three degrees of freedom in rotation, the device including control means generating control signals that are used by a computer for servo-controlling the displacement of the microscope (17).

Abstract: A device 10 for mounting a panel 102 to a bracket 106 on a wall 108 with the panel vertical and at right angles to the wall. The device comprises a housing 12 adapted to be secured with a reference surface thereof against a major surface of the panel and houses a hanging member 14 which lies substantially parallel to said reference surface. An end of the hanging member 14 extends beyond the housing and is adapted for engagement with the bracket. The device further comprises means for adjusting the position of the hanging member relative to the housing so that said end is moveable in a plane substantially parallel to the reference surface. The adjusting means comprises two adjusting devices 50, 70 for moving said end in respective different directions and each adjusting device includes a single component which contacts the hanging member so as to be able to move said member, and which also is in high-interference contact with the housing to resist an inadvertent change of its adjusted position.

Abstract: An easel and pad pack and method including first and second generally rectangular, planar panels constructed of a unitary, folded paperboard to provide relatively stiff surfaces and having two pairs of opposite sides, tape closing the first and second panels temporarily on two opposite sides to provide an openable holder, the first and second panels being integral on the other two sides, an easel pad removably confined within said panels the first panel being equipped with a generally L-shaped cut defining a stand and arranged for pivotal movement out of the plane of the first panel to provide support for the holder, the first panel also being equipped with a generally C-shaped cut adjacent the L-shaped cut and defining brace means for stabilizing said stand means in non-planar relation to said first panel and an opening in said first panel for hand insertion to carry the pack.

Abstract: The novel portable camera support is comprised of an unit that is capable of being attached to a post or a tree and provide a stable platform for a camera. This device consists of a horizontal support platform that has, at one end, an attachment unit which can be connected to the camera. The opposite end of the support platform contains a screw that can be inserted into the tree or post. An angled support piece is pivotally attached to the horizontal support platform and contains a angled spike. The angled support piece is hollowed out to allow the unit to be rotated to fit over the horizontal support for ease of carrying when the device is not being used. An alternative embodiment is also disclosed that can be attached to the tree or post without being screwed into the tree.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to a universal control console for use on domestic washing machines or dryers. The control console of the present invention extends between a pair of mounting end caps, and provides a plurality of mounting means to facilitate the mounting and attachment of controls thereto. The apertures include a central aperture having upwardly and downwardly extending rectangular apertures and a generally circular main opening. The main opening includes a pair of opposed radial notches. Below the downwardly extending rectangular aperture is a generally T-shaped aperture. Several generally tab-receiving apertures are laterally-spaced from the central aperture. The openings in the control console cooperate to mount a variety of control devices, allowing interchangeability among controls which is desirable for different appliance models.

Abstract: A structural frame providing for supporting flexible containers; specifically, shopping bags with frontal or lateral integrated handles. The structure enables the use of shopping bags as a receptacle for trash or storage. Disclosed are embodiments for a polygonal shaped rim for supporting a flexible handle bag in open mouthed configuration; lateral bracing to restrict bag movement; ring like members allowing bag handles to be engaged securely; a support appendage with an angled spacer allowing flexible container to be easily mounted on said support frame; a lid with a perimetrical groove of a radius corresponding to that of said rim located on the underside of said lid allowing for a tight seal; and an integrated apparatus for mounting the invention to a planar surface.

Abstract: The present invention is directed at an omnipositional pod for supporting a device such as a camera. The pod comprises a cushion for supporting the device, a fluid material contained within the cushion, a fastener mounted to the cushion being attachable to the device, and possibly a strap mounted to the cushion which creates a loop when fastened.

Abstract: This invention consists of a parent structure and a stabilized supported secondary structure with one or more supporting pressurized gas cushions disposed between them. Selective control of pressures in the supporting pressurized gas cushions insures that the secondary structure is maintained in a desired orientation regardless of the orientation of the parent structure. This particularly attractive for stabilization of passenger cabins in boats but is also applicable of trains, airplanes, and even non-vehicular applications where there is tilting or other movement of the parent structure. An attractive application is to gas cushion supported marine craft since such craft already have a gas pressurization system in place. A pressure regulating device controls pressures in the supporting gas cushions.

Abstract: This invention relates to a portable expandable desk comprising a first substantially rigid flat surface member; a second substantially rigid flat surface member; a means for hingedly attaching the first surface member to the second surface member so that the first and second surface members are capable of folding together; and a means for bracing the first surface member and the second surface member in an unfold position wherein the bracing means comprises a gripping means to prevent the bracing means from inadvertently disengaging from the first or second surface member.

Abstract: A hanger bracket to be secured to a support surface for supporting an article to be hung, formed and method of making the same. The bracket is a two-piece structure including a base having a plurality of elongated slots formed in the base, which are formed into channels by permanently securing a cover over the base. Elongated fastener nails extend through the channels at an angle into a support surface for mounting the support bracket. Attachments are disclosed for mounting various items to the support surface.

Abstract: An archery bow holder apparatus includes a table mount block, a clamp mount block, a hinge mounting the clamp mount block to the table mount block for pivotal movement relative thereto about a first horizontal axis, a first adjustment device for releasably holding the clamp mount block at a selected angle relative to the table mount block, a bow mounting block, a pivot pin mounting the bow mounting block to the clamp mount block for pivotal movement relative thereto about a second horizontal axis extending in orthogonal relation to the first horizontal axis, a second adjustment device for releasably holding the bow mounting block at a selected angular position relative to the clamp mount block, and a locking clamp movably mounted to the bow mounting block and being actuatable to releasably lock an archery bow on the bow mounting block.

Abstract: The device comprises a small connecting bar (1) and a plurality of elastic tabs (2) fastened at (3) on the small bar. Screws 8 fasten the device onto the base (6) of a housing which receives an electronic circuit board (5) associated with electronic power components (4). The tabs (2) squeeze the components (4) against a radiator (7). The device has a modular nature permitting the production of a family of devices of this type adapted to varied distributions of components (4).Application to the cooling of electronic power components in a command housing of automobile electronics.

Abstract: An anchoring device for a water heater comprising two bracket elements. These elements are fastened around the water inlet and outlet pipes near their attachment point to the water heater, where the pipes are very rigid. The bracket elements each comprise two pieces, one of which attaches to the water heater, the other to the adjoining wall. The length of the bracket elements is adjustable so that it will always reach a wall stud.

Abstract: A seat sliding device is comprised of a pair of laterally spaced lower rails for mounting on a vehicle body floor, each of the lower rails including a channel, a pair of upper rails adapted to carry a seat cushion, each of the upper rails being slidably mounted at an engaging portion to the corresponding lower rail, each of the upper rails having a channel which is positioned above the engaging portion, a screw shaft accommodated in one of the channels, a nut member screwing onto the screw shaft and secured to one of the upper and lower rails, and bearing member supporting rotatably the screw shaft and elastically fit within the channel of the other of the upper and lower rails.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a fluid container attachment adaptor for an ambulatory fluid delivery system which includes a support device for attachment of a fluid delivery set and a pump. The fluid container attachment adaptor allows simple attachment to the support device of fluid containers which have been designed for attachment to commonly used IV poles. The fluid container attachment adaptor preferably includes a disk-shaped body portion and a hook-shaped attachment member which is positioned centrally thereon, and extends away from the body portion. The disk-shaped body portion is designed to be accepted within the clamping members of the support device and the hook-shaped attachment member is designed to receive a fluid container for suspension from the adaptor in substantially the same manner as the fluid container may have been attached to a standard IV pole.

Abstract: A clamping device includes two clamping units. At least one of the clamping units includes a sheave having a pinion portion biased toward the other of the clamping units so as to hold an elongated piece between the clamping units, and a rack member engaging the pinion portion of the sheave. Preferably, each of the clamping units has a frictional clamping surface which presses against the elongated piece.

Abstract: Brackets (30, 40) are mounted to respective sides of a hinged step ladder by spaced apart divergent channel forming means (31, 32) on each bracket fitting onto respective swing apart limbs (14, 16) of the erect ladder. The brackets (30, 40) each include a support portion (36), extending beyond one of the channel forming means (32), both to the same side of the ladder, onto which a tray or the like (50) is secured by fastening means (41) so as to provide a stable platform for tool and materials at a convenient height for a user of the ladder. One of the channel forming means (32) may be pivotally adjustable.In an alternative embodiment (FIGS. 13 to 15) one of the channel forming means of each bracket is adjustable in position relative to the other so that the channels may be selectively disposed substantially parallel to each other to fit to a single limb of a ladder or divergent from each other for engagement around opened limbs of a hinged ladder.

Abstract: The present invention allows fishermen to easily stow the trolling motor and control housing while assuring that damage to the mounting bracket, the trolling motor, and the control housing is minimized. The lower arm of the mounting bracket is secured to the boat. The upper arm of the mounting bracket forms a cantilever that projects from a pivot point. Stress forces will most likely cause metal fatigue to occur on the flange called the "positive stow lock feature" near the pivot point. Shock to the positive stow lock feature is minimized by provision of a rubber-based leg to stabilize the upper arm of the mounting bracket. The suspension of the trolling motor and the control housing limits their downward travel.The bracket member is mounted within the column support bracket on the upper arm of the mounting bracket and is secured in place by an existing pivot pin. A bore on the top surface of the bracket member engages a bore on the top surface of a tubular member with the aid of a roll pin.

Abstract: The invention is windshield sunshade storing device for confining a windshield sunshade alongside the interior sunvisor of an automobile. The storing device is an S shaped clip with a pair of surfaces that attach to a sun visor and another pair of surfaces that secure the folded up sunshade. Two or more clips may be used to confine the sunshade and hold it in place.