Abstract: A storage device for accessories, such as wakeboards and the like on a boat, may be mounted to maximize space and secure objects for storage. The device includes displaceable levers, fixed arms, and an actuating assembly that provides a spring bias for displacing the levers towards the fixed arms to provide a clamping force against an item or accessory to be stored.

Abstract: A tissue box holder includes a frame composed of a generally planar base and a normally upstanding sidewall attached to, and surrounding, the base within which a tissue box can be seated. A gripping device is provided for gripping the tissue box mounted on the sidewall. At least one portion of the sidewall is hingedly coupled to the planar base for movement between a open position, in which the at least one portion is pivoted away from adjacent portions of the sidewall of the frame, and a closed position, in which the at least one portion is pivoted to an upright position abutting the adjacent portions of the upstanding sidewall of the frame.

Abstract: A load carrying device configured to support and transport a tray comprising a platform configured to support the tray, rolling means depending from the platform, and a retainer disposed on the platform and configured to loosely abut the tray to limit movement of the tray across the platform when the tray is supported on the platform. The retainer limits movement of the tray in all directions across the platform when the tray is supported on the platform. The retainer projects upwardly from the platform and presents a surface opposing horizontal movement of the tray when the tray is supported on the platform.

Abstract: The present invention provides a suction cup assembly having a magnetic tether system attached to a suction cup. The assembly includes a resilient suction cup, tether, holder and magnet. This assembly enables a suction cup to hold items on non-magnetic, smooth surfaces using a magnet.

Abstract: A rain gutter cover system (10) constructed in accordance with the principles of a preferred embodiment of the present invention is disclosed. The system (10) is configured for directably collecting rain water running off of the roof (R) of a building (B) while substantially preventing undesired debris from entering the gutter (16). The system (10) broadly includes a gutter assembly (12) and a cover assembly (14) coupled to, and covering, the gutter assembly (12). The cover assembly (14) includes a one piece screen (20) and a plurality of fluted perforations (22) formed in the screen (20). The fluted perforations (22) are each particularly configured to draw water through the screen (20) without allowing undesired debris through the screen (20) and each includes a channel (40) recessed into the screen (20) and a corresponding hole (42) defined in the downhill end of the channel (40).

Abstract: A plastic post device for mailboxes includes a tubular member having a depression formed by a stem, a conduit having a recess formed by another stem. The recess of the conduit is aligned with the depression of the tubular member, and the stems of the tubular member and the conduit are engaged with each other, to laterally secure the conduit to the tubular member. The tubular member and the conduit each include an inner portion having a less specific weight than that of an outer peripheral covering which includes a ultraviolet absorber material and an anti-oxidation agent for protecting the post device from being rusted or damaged.

Abstract: A mounting structure of a superconductor circuit including a superconductor circuit substrate having a superconductor circuit, a base in which the superconductor circuit substrate is placed on a side of the base, a metal foil placed between the superconductor circuit substrate and the base, a fixing means for fixing the superconductor circuit substrate and the metal foil to a side of the base, a container which is vacuum-sealed after the superconductor circuit substrate, the base, the metal foil, and the fixing means are put into the container, and a penetrating hole formed in the -base and penetrated from a part of the base which is covered by the metal foil to a part of the base which is not in contact with the metal foil is provided.

Abstract: A mechanism which selectably limits the opening of a hinged window vent. The mechanism has a releasable arm that permits the vent to be conveniently opened beyond the selected limit. An assembly is disclosed for limiting travel of a vent relative to a frame. The assembly includes a security fastener for restricting transition of the assembly between a locked configuration and an unlocked configuration. An arm is pivotally connected to a mounting bracket by a locking plate and a loading pin.

Abstract: A picture hanger has two portions that are movably connected to each other. One portion is fixed to a picture to be hung on a support, and one portion is attached to a picture hanging element, such as a nail, or a picture hanging hook, or the like that is fixed to a support such as a wall. The portions of the picture hanger are moved with respect to each other to locate and orient the picture once the picture is hung on the support.

Abstract: A stand for clamping rod-shaped parts has a foot part with a base plate and a seating region, which is formed by a wall contour with individual wall regions. The rod-shaped part is inserted with its lower end into the opening of the seating region and initially fixed by means of an arbor. Pivotable holding elements are placed against the rod-shaped part by means of a tensioning device. The holding elements are actuated by the tensioning device, which has a tensioning lever, a drum and a housing. A flexible connecting element, which pulls the holding element inward into the clamping position, is pulled together by means of the tensioning device. In order to introduce forces gently, the ends of the flexible connecting part are guided from the holding elements to the tensioning device in a special guiding block, which consists of a material which can be subjected to higher loads than can the material of the remaining foot part.

Abstract: An interior rearview mirror assembly for vehicles incorporates a rearview mirror mount, a rearview mirror, and a rearview mirror support. The support is pivotally attached to the mirror mount by a first pivot element, and to the rearview mirror by a second pivot element. The mirror mount, support, a rearview mirror housing, and the pivot elements are each formed by molding from polymeric material having a respective color. In various embodiments, the colors may all be substantially the same, such as black, gray, tan, brown, burgundy, green, or another color, or may be different. In one form, the rearview mirror housing includes at least one electrical accessory. Electrical conductors may extend through the pivot elements and mirror support to the rearview mirror housing to provide an electrical connection for the electrical accessory to the vehicle electrical system.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods provide a tool support assembly that is capable of being attached to a telecommunications or an electrical cabinet (e.g., mounted to an inside door or an inside wall). This invention provides for a telecommunications cabinet having the means to hold or otherwise support a variety of tools including flashlights, umbrellas, test sets, screwdrivers, wrenches, and other hand tools, and thereby increases access to the hardware and equipment housed within the cabinet, increases the environmental protection of the cabinet and of the hardware and equipment contained within the cabinet, and increases access to the surrounding work area.

Abstract: A coiled hose and system for storing the coiled hose are disclosed. The coiled hose has a memory for maintaining a consistent coiled configuration about a central axis. The coiled hose includes a kink resistor. The system for storing the coiled hose may be wall mountable or ground mountable.

Abstract: A mounting method and a mounting apparatus to enable the level mounting of a first article to a second article. In accordance with one aspect of the present invention, an apparatus for mounting a first article to a second article to permit the level mounting of the first article comprises a bracket for fixed attachment to the second article, the bracket configured to receive the first article. The bracket has a level built into it, such that the bracket is installed such that the first article when mounted to said bracket is level.

Abstract: A holding device for securing a shoe element of a pipeline section includes at least two claw members (11.1, 11.2; 61) each having a claw section (31) for engaging around a support edge (127.1, 127.2), a bearing section (32) adjoining the claw section (31) for supporting the claw member (11.1, 11.2; 61) on an outer side of the support (3), and a flange section (21; 62; 118.1, 118.2); and includes a plurality of holding-down members (12.1, 12.2; 51; 71; 81; 91; 101; 119.1, 119.2), with at least one of the holding-down members being secured on each of the at least two claw members and being formed as a separate part securable on the flange section (21; 62; 118.1, 118.2) of the claw member with a fastening element.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a seat track for vehicles. The fixed rail includes a horizontal bottom fixed piece, a pair of first and second grooves formed by bending both side portions of the fixed piece at a right angle and rounding a center portion of each of the resulting vertical bent portions to have an outwardly convex semi-circular form for allowing balls to be inserted therein, a first end piece formed by downwardly bending a vertical end portion of the second groove by an acute angle, a vertical piece extending upwardly from an upper end of the first groove by a relatively long length, and a second end piece formed by twice bending an upper end portion of the vertical piece at a right angle.

Abstract: The device to secure a jack pad is a device for supporting the jack of a trailer so that the jack does not sink into the ground when it is not being used. The device receives and supports trailer jacks having various configurations so that one device may be used with a number of differently configured trailer jacks. The trailer jack support comprises a unitary body having an upper portion and a lower portion. A number of differently configured jack receiving cutouts are disposed on the top surface. A center support member extends downwardly from the bottom surface of the upper portion and supports the majority of the weight of the trailer jack. A plurality of stabilizing projections extends downward from the upper portion of the device.

Abstract: An elevation regulator of display, comprising a base member 1, and an elevation member 3 moving up and down with respect to the base member 1. The elevation member 3 is provided with a part 6 for fixing a display D. The base member 1 is provided with spiral springs 2, 2 being uncoiled as the elevation member 3 lowers to urge the elevation member 3 upward.

Abstract: A motor vehicle runner having one element comprising a fin connected to a base perpendicular to the find, said first runner element comprising first and second sheet metal section members each having a fin wall, the fin walls of the first and second section members touching each other and being fixed together via their main faces to form the fin of the runner element. The first section member further comprises a base wall connected to the fin wall of the first section member by a rounded bend which co-operates with the second section member to define a slot. The runner element further comprises a bridge of material which spans said slot and constitutes a direct rigid mechanical connection between the second section member and the base wall of the first section member.

Abstract: A locking system is disclosed for a moveable member supported by a support frame, the support frame having an engagement surface, the locking system comprising a lock member and an input device adapted to be mounted on the moveable member, the input device being operably connected to the lock member. The input device is rotatable to move the lock member from a first position to a second position, the second position defining a locked position wherein the lock member is adapted to be in contact with the engagement surface. The locking system also includes a link arm and a spring that permits additional rotation of the input shaft after the lock member reaches the locked position.