Abstract: A portable personal wrist supporting device for use with a table supported keyboard is constructed of a carriage having an upper, wrist supporting face and a lower, frictionless, table engaging face, and a wrist band for securing a wrist of a keyboard operator resting on the upper face. The carriage has an above-table height between upper and lower faces such that the operator's hand will be aligned for free operative access over the entire keyboard through movement of the carriage across the table. The frictionless surface is formed by a plurality of balls mounted on the lower face. The carriage of the device is symmetrical enabling use thereof by either hand.

Abstract: A multiple purpose portable grill hanger which is constructed of tubular aluminum members. A horizontally disposed rectangle is formed by the aluminum members for supporting the grill. Vertically extending supporting arms extend over the top of a railing, vertically extending tail gate, etc. to support the hanger. Additional vertically extending arms help to keep the grill in place during use and a handy shelf is located on top of the supporting arms.

Abstract: A foldable cradle for supporting an infant seat. The foldable cradle includes a pair of spaced, generally parallel, cross-members, each cross-member having a leg depending from one end thereof and a second leg depending from the other leg thereof. The first legs are pivotally connected at a point intermediate the first legs and the second legs are pivotally connected at a point intermediate the second legs so that a frame is formed having an X-shape when viewed from the side in an open position. In the open position, the cross-members are each at a fixed vertical elevation above a planar surface defined by the opposite end of the legs. The foldable cradle includes means for supporting an infant seat.

Abstract: An ergonomically designed professional services chair baseplate that facilitates ease of operation for both the service provider and client. A narrow area is provided at the center section of the baseplate such that the baseplate does not protrude beyond the vertical projection of the edge of the chair. This narrow section is further sized and shaped to easily accommodate standard cleaning and buffing machine wheels. Enlarged areas are positioned fore and aft of the narrow section to provide stability to the chair. A sloped shoulder on each side of the aft enlarged areas may hold a chair controlling foot switch.

Abstract: Between a fixed resting jaw (14) and a upwardly angled clamping jaw (22) of a holding means (10), a tube (20) is firmly clamped in a vertical position. Wrapped around the movable clamping jaw (22) is a rubber belt ring (38) with which the former rests against the tube with a strong adhesive effect. Even extremely smooth tubes are prevented from slipping through.

Abstract: A bracket for securing a daughter card within a computer housing. The computer housing having a housing base. The bracket having a bracket base. The bracket base having a base tab for slidably securing the bracket to the housing base. The bracket also has a securing means for engaging the daughter card and for securing the daughter card. The securing means has a first slot for accepting the daughter card and a second slot, perpendicularly aligned at a first end of the first slot, for accepting the daughter card and for directing the daughter card into the first slot.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a broom holder which includes a base plate, a retaining member extending from a first side of said base plate in a laterally spaced relation thereto configured to be removably mounted to a shopping cart, and a handle holding member extending from a second side of said base plate.

Abstract: A mounting bracket for an anti-lock brake/traction control system control valve including a three point suspension. The bracket includes a base portion adapted for attachment to a vehicle. Three supporting members extend perpendicularly from the base portion. Resilient annular isolators are disposed within apertures formed through two of the supporting members. Mounting pins for securing the control valve to the bracket are carried by the isolators. A third resilient isolator having a recess formed therein is carried by the third supporting member. An extended portion of the control valve is received in the isolator recess and supported thereby. The isolators cooperate with the mounting pins and the control valve extended portion to absorb acoustical and vibrational noise.

Abstract: A leg assembly for leveling a device, such as an evaporative cooler or refrigeration unit, on a pitched roof, includes an elongated leg member having first and second ends and first and second perpendicular sides for attachment to the device to be leveled. A foot having an "L" shaped configuration has a base for placement on the roof; and an upright portion which is attached to the leg member. The leg member has a series of equally spaced holes extending along the length of at least one of the sides; and that side is located in a plane which is the plane of the pitch of the roof. The upright portion of the foot member is attached to the lower end of the leg member through a resilient vibration isolation damper. In some installations, a second vibration isolation damper is placed between the leg and the device to be supported, to act both as a spacer and as a vibration isolation member, to reduce the amount of vibrations transmitted to the roof.

Abstract: A retainer element 1 for mounting and supporting various tubular components from a structural element such as a motor vehicle frame or body comprises at least one retainer region 2, 2', 2" and a mounting region 3 connected thereto. The mounting region 3 includes an orifice equipped with holding components that function to engage and retain on a fixation piece such as a threaded stud carried on a vehicle body. The orifice of the mounting region 3 traverses completely through the mounting region and can be threaded on the fixation piece from either of the two extreme end surfaces 6, 7 of the orifice.

Abstract: The invention relates to a single-piece retaining element made of plastic designed for supporting at least one pipe or tubular member and comprising at least one attachment area 2 and at least one holding area 3, 4 for partial encompassing of the pipe line circumference. The attachment area 2 is connected with the holding area 3, 4 via at least one resilient cross piece of band or strap-like configuration.

Abstract: A book holding structure is provided having means to position a book in two positions, one for turning the pages of the book the other for reading from a supine position, means to flatten and to illuminate it and to convert it into a conventional easel.

Abstract: A family of table top bookstands is developed from a few elements of different sizes, shapes and characteristics, as well as, optional components. The design centers around a common cylindrical post interfacing between book panel and pedestal.

Abstract: The invention comprises a clamp forming part of a vertical member that is pivotally attached to a flat plate. The clamping portion holds the cylindrical or rectangular section of a cane, crutch and the like in a temporary fixed upright position with the article resting on the floor or ground. The bottom surface of the plate and the back lower part of the vertical member are lined with elastomeric non-skid surface pads. The plate is pivoted so that it can be placed on a horizontal surface such as a table top or a bench so that the non-skid surface of the plate and the back of the vertical member hold the article in an essentially vertical position. To station the article against a vertical surface, the plate is rotated so that is essentially parallel to and resting against the vertical surface. This will also be the position when the holder is not in use. The clamp can remain attached to the article at all times or easily removed, if desired.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an anchoring device particularly useful for the anchoring of vehicles, bicycles, motorbikes, televisions, VCR, etc. The device 1 comprises an anchor means 13, able to be securely fastened to a substrate surface, having an upwardly protruding portion 16 provided with an orifice 17 therethrough. Over the anchor means 13, is supplied a covering means 14 to substantially cover the anchor means 13 except for the protruding portion 16. In use, with the covering means 14 covering the anchor means 13, a padlock, chain, wire or the like is supplied through the orifice 17, such that the covering means 14 is unable to be removed from the anchor means 16. Consequently, access to the anchor means, for removal of the device 1 from the subtsrate, is prevented.

Abstract: A new and improved thermos retainer for a vehicle comprised of a generally rectangular container having a hollow base cylinder formed therein. The hollow base cylinder receives a thermos bottle therein. A handle pivotally couples with the rectangular container. A magnetic strip is secured to the rectangular container. The magnetic strip serves to secure the rectangular container to a steel surface.

Abstract: The invention concerns apparatuses and methods for hanging frames upon mounting surfaces. The principal apparatus of the invention, upon which a frame is hung, is securely attached to a mounting surface, such as a wall. The apparatus comprises a generally planar body with a protruding supporting rail, alignment notches, spirit level, bracket recess, and mounting holes, and is particularly well suited for use with metal frames with universal assembly channels. The supporting rail of the apparatus is designed to be inserted within universal assembly channels in metal frames, thus securely yet slidably and removably attaching the apparatus to the frame. The invention also includes an adapter bracket to allow the principal apparatus to be used with any kind of frame, and special corner brackets to allow the use of the principal apparatus with unusually heavy or wide frames.

Abstract: A suction cup release mechanism is described which includes a lever pivotally mounted to a support. A linkage member extends from the lever to a suction cup at a remote end of the support. The linkage member is secured to a peripheral edge of the suction cup. Upon the lever being pivoted, a force is exerted by the linkage member to draw the peripheral edge of the suction cup away from a surface to which it is adhering until suction maintaining the suction cup in position is released.

Abstract: A surgical scalpel blade insertion device comprises a support on which is mounted means for receiving and holding a surgical scalpel blade. Said means is configured to tightly support the blade in a vertical position with the blade part used for anchoring to a scalpel handle exposed for receiving the mating handle part. In a preferred embodiment, the blade support means comprises a spring steel U-shaped clip member mounted in a slot in the support, with the clip having a narrowed spacing located just above the support surface.

Abstract: Adjustable unit curb apparatus supports an air conditioner on an inclined roof of a building. The unit curb apparatus includes first and second support members which may be pivoted relative to each other until a level support is provided for the air conditioner. The first and second support members are then secured together by mechanical fasteners to prevent relative movement therebetween.