Abstract: A head suitable to be supported by a tripod or a monopod includes a rotatable ball contained within a body defining a socket where the rotatable ball includes a shaft extending therefrom suitable to attach to a retainment structure to support a device thereon. A first movable member selectively increases and decreases the ability of the ball to freely rotate. A terminal end of the shaft includes a retainment structure that includes at least four angularly arranged “V” shaped members protruding from the terminal end, where each of the “V” shaped members extends over 90 percent of the distance from a central opening defined by the shaft and an exterior peripheral surface defined by the shaft.

Abstract: Some embodiments relate to a fence post stay for supporting a first post in a wire fence having a plurality of wires. The stay may comprise: a first connector and a second connector; and an elongate first member connected to and extending between the first and second connectors. The first connector is engageable with the first post and the second connector is engageable with an adjacent second post, such that a tension force exerted by the plurality of wires on the first post is at least partially directed through the stay to the second post.

Abstract: A fitting for clamping a table top at different heights to a, preferably obliquely aligned, column extending through the fitting, includes a first and a second fitting part each having an abutment section for abutment against the column from opposite directions, at least one clamping part movable into a release position and a clamping position, and an actuating element movable relative to the fitting parts for moving the clamping part between the release position and the clamping position. Furthermore, this relates to a height-adjustable table having a table frame with a, preferably obliquely aligned, column, a table top, and said fitting arranged at the table top.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a locking and positioning mechanism and a rotational folding positioning apparatus. The locking and positioning mechanism includes a locking knob and a positioning pin. The locking knob is in a threaded connection with a side wall of a support sleeve, and the support sleeve sleeves a stand column; the locking knob can be screwed in and out relative to the support sleeve, and when the locking knob is screwed inward, an inner end of the locking knob presses tightly against the stand column for locking. The positioning pin is coaxially arranged through the locking knob, and the positioning pin can extend inward and outward relative to the locking knob; an elastic member is provided between the positioning pin and the locking knob. The mechanism is compact in structure, occupies minimal space, and is convenient and effortless to operate.

Abstract: A fence system comprises a plurality of fence posts and a fence rail. The fence rail is characterized by a fence rail longitudinal axis and a fence rail cross-sectional profile in a plane orthogonal to the fence rail longitudinal axis. The fence rail cross-sectional profile has a hollow, obround shape. Each fence post has at least one rail opening having a substantially obround shape matching the obround shape of the cross-sectional profile of the fence rail, whereby a longitudinal end of the fence rail is slidingly insertable into the rail opening. The fence rail is mounted to and supported by a bracketing pair of the fence posts, wherein longitudinally opposing ends of the fence rail are positioned within corresponding rail openings of the bracketing pair of the fence posts.

Abstract: A system includes a mounting portion with a planar elongated geometry and an accessory portion having a geometry similar to the mounting portion. The mounting portion includes an alignment recess formed centrally on one side of the mounting portion to extend partially into a thickness of the mounting portion, a mount-side magnet seat formed in the one side of the mounting portion, and a mount-side magnet disposed in the mount-side magnet seat. The accessory portion includes an alignment projection formed centrally on one side of the accessory portion to extend outward from the accessory portion to engage with the alignment recess to align the accessory portion with the mounting portion, an accessory-side magnet seat formed in the one side of the mounting portion, and an accessory-side magnet disposed in the magnet seat to engage with the mount-side magnet to removably secure the accessory portion relative to the mounting portion.

Abstract: An assembly having an outer component, an inner component, and a ring positioned between the outer component and the inner component, where the ring has at least one radially extending projection adapted to seat within at least one groove in the inner component or outer component, and where the projection is adapted to compress radially to allow rotational or axial movement between the inner component and the outer component upon application of rotational or axial force respectively to at least one of the inner component or the outer component.

Abstract: A fence bracket kit for aligning and attaching posts and rails for the construction of a fence includes a sidewall bracket fits around a sidewall post and aligns a pair of sidewall rails such that a pair of sidewall portions of a fence are aligned. A corner bracket fits against a corner of a corner post and aligns a pair of corner rails perpendicular to each other, thereby facilitating the perpendicular alignment of a first corner portion and a second corner portion of the fence. A first end bracket and a second end bracket couple to an end rail at the end of a fence. Each of the sidewall bracket, the corner bracket, the first end bracket, and the second end bracket are configured for mounting a light emitter.

Abstract: A fence assembly tool is provided. The fence assembly tool may be an auxiliary tool that is removably coupled to a first fence post, to assist an individual in assembling fences. Specifically, the fence assembly tool may include an elongate body that includes one or more brackets extending therefrom. Each of the one or more brackets may be adapted to receive a first end of a cross member of a fence assembly. A second opposing end of the cross member may then be coupled to a second fence post while remaining supported at the first end by the assembly tool. This process may be repeated for multiple cross members as needed, thereby allowing a user to assemble or repair a fence without assistance from others.

Abstract: There is provided a stackable fencing panel and a method for stacking fencing panels. The fencing panel including: a first outside post including a post depth; a second outside post opposing the first outside post and including the post depth; and two or more horizontal cross-members each intermediate the first outside post and the second outside post, each horizontal cross-member including a cross-member depth, each horizontal cross-member including a narrowed section proximate both the first outside post and the second outside post, the narrowed sections including a narrowed depth less than the post depth.

Abstract: A holding fixture assembly for quick weapon-mounted light disconnection and installation comprises a main body holding piece and a rotation shaft, the rotation shaft is installed in the main body holding piece and is rotatable, at least one sliding slot is provided in the main body holding piece, and at least one axial plane is provided in the rotation shaft. In the present invention, without using any auxiliary tools, with only hands, lights and sights can be dismantled from or installed on weapons very quickly. When to install the lights and sights, it is only necessary to push the positioning sliding blocks on devices such as lights and sights in the sliding slots in the main body holding piece and the lights can be fixed; when to dismantle devices such as lights and sights, turn the knob with hand unlocking can be done without using any auxiliary tools.

Abstract: A wall support system is provided and includes an adjustable bracket system that attaches a bracket support beam to one or more of the traffic barriers. The adjustable bracket system includes two bracket members spaced apart by a top connecting member; where the top connecting member supports the bracket assembly straddled overtop the bracket support beam which is laid transversely atop one or more barriers. The bracket members are fastened to the barrier and tightened to the bracket support beam. This creates an adjustable system that can accommodate barriers of various cross-sectional widths and wall angles, to form a strong connection between a framework and the barriers.

Abstract: A metal bellows for downhole use includes: a bellows capsule with a first end and a second end; an inner diameter side and an outer diameter side arranged between the first end and the second end; where the bellows capsule comprises a first bellows convolution and second bellows convolution and optionally additional bellows convolutions; and each bellows convolution comprises: a root on the inner diameter side of the bellows capsule; a first sidewall extending from the root toward the outer diameter side of the bellows capsule with a first connection point at the distal end; a second sidewall extending from the root toward the outer diameter side of the bellows capsule with a second connection point at the distal end and wherein the second sidewall is on the opposite side of the root as the first sidewall; wherein: the bellows convolutions are formed as a single piece; and the second sidewall connection point of the first bellows convolution is permanently affixed to the first sidewall connection point of the

Abstract: A tightening device for applying a preload to a fastening element, wherein the fastening element is suitable for fastening a diaphragm pump head part to a drive system for impressing movement on a diaphragm of the diaphragm pump head part in a device for conveying fluid. The tightening device has a support with support surface for supporting a bearing surface of the fastening element, wherein the support has a threaded bore through which a screw element penetrates. The screw element has a contact surface at its front end, wherein the contact surface of the screw element and the support surface of the support face opposite directions, and the distance between the contact surface of the screw element and the support surface of the support can be changed by screwing in or unscrewing the screw element.

Abstract: A baluster installation system. The system can comprise a connector comprising a first section for engaging an end of a baluster and a second end for engaging a route in a handrail. The first section can comprise a first shaft and a plurality of first ribs extending from the first shaft, and the second section can include a second shaft and a plurality of second ribs extending from the second shaft. The first ribs can be adapted to engage a portion of the baluster when the first section is engaged with the end of the baluster, and the second ribs can be adapted to engage sidewalls of the route when the second section is engaged with the route.

Abstract: A universal railing system for level or inclined applications which includes spaced parallel upright rod balusters extending between top and bottom railings. The upper and lower ends of the rod balusters have bent rod terminal ends which are received through respective apertures of upper and lower channels which are secured respectively to the upper and lower rails whereby the baluster rod terminal ends may rotate within the channels in order to adapt the railing system from a level application to an inclined application.

Abstract: A kit for forming a garden structure, includes connecting bodies and connecting joints. The connecting bodies include a first connecting body having a first open end, a second connecting body having a second open end, and a third connecting body extending between a third open end and a fourth open end. The connecting joints include a first connecting joint and a second connecting joint. The first connecting joint includes a first base, a first extending body dimensioned to fit with the first open end of the first connecting body and a second extending body dimensioned to fit within the third open end of the third connecting body. The second connecting joint include a second base, a third extending body dimensioned to fit within the second open end of the second connecting body, and a fourth extending body dimensioned to fit within the fourth open end of the third connecting body.

Abstract: A high fatigue life detachable connector. The connector includes two J-shaped elements configured to be coupled to each other with a coupling element therebetween. Each of the J-shaped elements has a shorter leg and an opposed longer leg with the legs drawn together by a bow. Each bow has a top cross-section which transitions to a pair of opposed mid cross-sections 45 degrees from the top cross-section, and which thereafter transitions to a pair of opposed joiner cross-sections 90 degrees from the top cross-section, wherein the top cross-section has a substantially flat top exterior and an opposed radiused interior, resulting in optimized material utilization and structural integrity.

Abstract: A three-point link having two control arms forming an acute angle and meet at a central joint. The central joint has a cylindrical dome extending perpendicular to a plane defined by the control arms. The central joint has a joint ball penetrated by the dome. To prevent separation of the central joint, it has a captive securing device which functions as a stop that extends perpendicular to an axial direction. The securing device is penetrated by the dome and is secured against axial withdrawal by an annular securing element. Viewed in axial direction, the annular securing element is arranged on a side of the captive securing device) remote of the joint ball and engages in a circumferential groove of the dome. The annular securing element is snugly surrounded in radial direction by the captive securing device to prevent a withdrawal of the annular securing element from the circumferential groove.

Abstract: A rail panel includes a first rail and a second rail. The first rail includes a first pair of side walls, a first perimeter wall disposed orthogonally to the first pair of side walls, and a pair of internal walls extending from the first perimeter wall and disposed parallel to the first pair of side walls. The first perimeter wall defines a plurality of first cable holes spaced apart along the length of the first perimeter wall. The second rail includes a second pair of side walls, and a second perimeter wall disposed orthogonally to the second pair of side walls, the second perimeter wall defining a plurality of second cable holes disposed spaced apart along the length of the second perimeter wall. A plurality of vertical cables extend from the first rail to the second rail, where a first end of each of the plurality of vertical cables extends through a respective first cable hole and a second end of each of the plurality of vertical cables extends through a respective second cable hole.