Abstract: Some embodiments of the present invention employ a modular room including a plurality of modular room components (e.g., anchor assemblies, upright assemblies, etc.). These anchor assemblies and upright assemblies can take different forms permitting assembly of a modular room or modular structure in different manners, and in some cases provide for interchangeable interior and exterior wall panels and components. In some embodiments, a bracket assembly is coupled to an substantially vertical elongated upright for improved strength and stability. Preferably, the anchor assembly has a base plate with at least one edge at an angle with respect to the rest of the base plate for additional strength. If desired, the vertical position of the upright with respect to the base plate can be adjusted. In some embodiments, one or more overhead trusses are used to stabilize the walls of a modular room.

Abstract: A water dispenser stand includes a floor stan having a storage chamber and an opening communicating with the storage chamber and with the outside, a frame for supporting a water bottle on top of the floor stand, and a storage arrangement supported within the storage chamber of the floor stand, wherein the storage arrangement includes a front holding bracket having an arc-shaped positioned at the opening of the storage chamber for substantially retaining an upper portion of the water bottle when the water bottle is received in the storage chamber, a rear stopper arm spaced positioned below the holding bracket, and a guiding body inclinedly extended from the holding bracket to the stopper arm for guiding the water bottle to slide into the storage chamber until a bottom side of the water bottle is stopped at the stopper arm so as to inclinedly support the water bottle in the storage chamber.

Abstract: A seat of a vehicle comprises an upper and a lower frame 10, 20 and a first and a second link 31, 32 of an X-shape disposed therebetween. A front end portion (one end portion) of a suspension spring 40 is locked to the lower frame 20, and a rear portion (the other end portion) of this spring 40 is locked to a slide member 50. An inclination cam face 52a of this slide member 50 is in abutment with an abutment projection 35 (abutment member) disposed at the first link 31. By this, vibration absorbing capability of the suspension spring can sufficiently be obtained even if the distance between the upper frame and the lower frame is reduced.

Abstract: A pivot coupler is constructed to include a hinge base fastened to a stand and holding two packing piece sets at two sides, a hinge bracket fastened to a monitor and holding two washers at two sides, and a shaft inserted in the hinge base and the hinge bracket and locked by a nut to pivotally secure the hinge bracket to the hinge base and to hold the packing piece sets of the hinge base in friction contact with the washers of the hinge bracket.

Abstract: A musical instrument stand has a joint, a leg support frame having a base bar and a first leg rod disposed on the base bar, the joint having a first tube connected to the first leg rod, a second tube connected to a second leg rod, and a third tube connected to a third leg rod, a main hollow rod disposed on the joint, and an upper rod. An end portion of the upper rod is inserted in the main hollow rod. A nut which is soldered on the main hollow rod has a threaded hole. A collar has a through hole, a protruded portion defining a slide channel, and a through aperture formed on the protruded portion. The through hole of the collar receives the main hollow rod. The slide channel of the collar receives the nut. The main hollow rod has a circular hole. A bracket has a shaft inserted in the circular hole of the main hollow rod.

Abstract: An assembly for supporting a cantilever bracket and an assembly for supporting an object. The assemblies include a mounting structure having a first surface and an opposite surface and defining an opening therebetween. A relief is defined at a distance from the first surface and surrounding a portion of the opening. An engagement member has a body that is engageable within the opening, a retaining flange projecting from the first end of the body and shaped to be received within the relief, and a retaining member disposed on the opposite end and having a bearing surface. A cantilever support member projects from the retaining member.

Abstract: A device for hanging implements comprising a hook member having two straight parallel arms with the first end of each arm joined by an arcuate section and with the opposite end of each arm extending at an angle with respect to its respective arm, and a generally flat base member for joining the hook to the implement.

Abstract: A structural tie shear connector for use with a concrete and insulation composite panel. The panel has a first concrete wythe, a second concrete wythe, and an insulation layer interposed between the first and second concrete wythes. The connector has two sides extending in a direction substantially parallel to a longitudinal centerline of the connector and two sides extending across the longitudinal centerline of the connector. First and second pairs of angular links are connected to the sides, and a pair of legs are connected to, and extend outward from, one side of the connector. The connector is extendable through the insulation layer and into the first and second concrete wythes to hold the panel together.

Abstract: A leg base for outdoor furniture for fitting on the end of a leg and acting as a boot to permit sliding of the leg and to protect it from damage, and having a wall structure shaped to embrace the leg around its end, a floor secured to the wall structure and, a generally convex lower surface formed on floor, for standing on a substrate.

Abstract: A folding speaker bracket comprising a first half and a second half, wherein the first half is rotably connected to the second half, so as to define an axis about which the first and second halves may rotate. By this rotable attachment of the two halves, the speaker may be folded and then inserted through a hole in a mounting surface that is smaller than it would have been if the bracket did not fold.

Abstract: A computer desk which may be affixed to the armrest of a chair, particularly the armrest of a motor vehicle is secured and placed by adjustable braces to grasp the armrest on either side thereof and is further secured by a strap holding the desk to the armrest to prevent movement.

Abstract: A slatwall bracket assembly, including a base plate for mounting on a slatwall and a removable cover for locking the base plate on a slatwall. When installed, the cover extends above the slatwall groove to prevent inadvertent or otherwise unwanted rotation of the bracket. In a preferred embodiment, the cover is a rectangular planar body that has a vertical length longer than that of the base plate, such that the cover fits over the entire length of the base plate, with an additional portion that extends above the base plate. Also in the preferred embodiment, the cover is slidable over the base plate.

Abstract: A wall mounted bumper guard for protecting walls, especially of institutional buildings, such as hospitals, nursing homes, schools, etc. Molded plastic clips are secured to a wall structure at spaced locations. A resilient cover shell is configured such that its upper and lower edges are engaged and secured by upper and lower ends of said clips. Impact resisting elements are carried by the clips and positioned under central portions of the cover shell. The impact resisting elements are of relatively stiff plastic construction and of an inverted V-shaped configuration. One end of the impact resisting element has a hinged engagement with the clip, and the other end is slidable on the clip. The central portion of the impact resisting element engages and supports central portions of the cover shell to resist excessive inward deflection thereof resulting from impact.

Abstract: A tile support structure and method for finishing the ceiling of a building. The support structure includes a plurality of adjacently spaced elongated bracket members secured to a building's overhead framing members and a plurality of adjacently spaced elongated cross members disposed transversely to and supported by the adjacently spaced bracket members thereby defining a supporting grid for supporting a plurality of tiles.

Abstract: A housing for an electronic device which can be removably mounted onto a mounting rail which includes a locking element located in an underside of the housing. The locking element can be moved from a first position in which the housing can be fastened onto the mounting rail into a second position wherein the housing can be lifted off the mounting rail. The locking element is associated with a retaining element for retaining the locking element in the second position. The retaining element includes a spring section extending substantially parallel to the locking element and a retaining section extending substantially perpendicularly thereto.

Abstract: An apparatus for routing a communication cable within a drop ceiling. The apparatus has a main body having an eyelet at one end. A grommet is disposed within the eyelet, and the grommet has at least one passage through which the communication cable passes. The apparatus also has means for securing the apparatus to a framework of the drop ceiling. The passage in the grommet reduces deformation of the communication cable during installation and helps maintain a desired routing of the communication cable once installed within the drop ceiling.

Abstract: A stackable wall panel assembly including a lower wall panel having a top, a bottom, vertically extending ends and opposite sides and an upper wall panel having a top, a bottom, vertically extending ends and opposite sides. A vertically extending stanchion has a lower end connected to the top of the lower wall panel and an upper end connected to the bottom of the upper wall panel. The bottom of the upper wall panel is spaced from the top of the lower wall panel to form an open space between the upper and lower wall panels. In a preferred embodiment, a rail extends between the stanchions. Also in a preferred embodiment, a cover covers the space formed between the upper and lower wall panels. In another aspect, a second stanchion is connected to the top of the upper wall panel and a second upper wall panel is connected to the top of the second stanchion.

Abstract: Dual position flag pole brackets that permit a flag to be mounted in either of two different positions are described herein. In one embodiment, a dual position flag pole bracket may include a base, a first elongate portion for receiving a flag pole, and a second elongate portion for receiving a flag pole. The first elongate portion may be disposed adjacent the base at a first location, and the second elongate portion may be disposed adjacent the base at a different second location. The second elongate portion may intersect the first elongate portion at a region of intersection spaced apart from the base.

Abstract: A circular tree stand allows a hunter or wildlife enthusiast to shoot or photograph approaching wildlife. The stand is comprised of a circular deck and a separate circular seat of lesser dimensions. The larger platform is positioned directly below the smaller seat structure. The deck and seat structure allow the user to move a full 360 degrees allowing the user to set up facing approaching wildlife regardless of the side of the tree that the wildlife approaches from. The structure also allows an open space between the human in the stand and the ground. The ladder system allows the stand to be quickly and efficiently mounted without additional hardware or tools.

Abstract: A lightweight panel construction in which a thin layer or veneer of gypsum board is laminated as a facing sheet onto a backing of lightweight open cell reinforcing material to form a composite panel that has the same surface characteristics and appearance as a sheet of conventional gypsum board and is suitable as a lightweight but strong substitute for conventional gypsum board. Portions of the open cell reinforcing material may be removed or omitted to form raceways or channels for utilities or the like.