Abstract: A urinal drink coaster is a lightweight apparatus with a rigid body member formed from a lightweight, easily molded plastic material forming a cylinder with an interior wall dividing the cylinder in half. There are raised squares which the drink rest on and groves to allow drainage of liquid. The drink coaster is placed over the flushing devise on the urinal. The purpose for this coaster is to secure drinks while in the restroom as well as displaying advertisement on the circumference of the drink coaster.

Abstract: A wind-proof umbrella rib structure comprises a main rib, a plurality of sub-ribs and an umbrella cloth. An annular upper nest is at a top of the main rib and a lower nest is at a middle section of the main rib. Each sub-rib includes an upper rib, a lower rib, a tension rib, a driven rib, a connecting rib; and a pivotal piece. Each pivotal piece has a first slot and a second slot. When one end of the lower rib is pivotally to a tension rib, a stud passes through the lower rib, the first slot and the tension rib so as to fix the lower rib. The second slot serves to connect the first and second driven means. The umbrella cloth includes a first cloth and a second cloth. The first and second cloths are overlapped. The overlapped portions are formed with gaps as flow guides.

Abstract: A pipeline support for supporting a pipeline along its longitudinal axis comprised of a first and second longitudinally extending cylindrical supports supported on transversely extending threaded rods. The first support is fixed at one end of the transversely extending rods and the second support is movable along the rods, toward and away from the first support, so that the contact surface between the pipeline surface and the support surface may be moved and adjusted to inspect for corrosion or other defects. The pipeline support is designed so that the space between the first and second supports may be adjusted from one side of the pipeline only.

Abstract: A display apparatus for baseball bats provides a receiver having a plurality of bat support apertures arranged in descending positions from a rear surface of the receiver to a front surface of the receiver. The apertures are accessed from side surfaces of the receiver for inserting and removing baseball bats into the apertures for storage therein. A U-shaped locking bar is hinged distally at the side surfaces of the receiver for vertical rotation between a raised position allowing access to the baseball bats stored in the receiver, and a lowered position preventing access to the bats. The locking bar is therefore positionable along both of the sides of the receiver for blocking the apertures. A lock may be placed for preventing the locking bar from being raised.

Abstract: A high capacity motorized rack holds a plurality of jewel case enclosed CDs in holders flexibly inter-connectable with each other to form a rotatable continuous loop. The loop is rotatably retained within a vertical rack housing and is driven by a motor, disposed within the housing, under user control such that the loop is rotated until a desired CD is moved to the top region of the belt. A rack may hold two or more such loops of inter-connected holders. In one embodiment a holder retains a single jewel case, and comprises two independent loops that are rotated with a single motor. A preferred embodiment employs inter-connectable holders that each retain two jewel cases in a side-by-side configuration. A lamp and/or barcode scanner may be disposed on the housing for ease of CD selection. The housing base preferably is detached during shipping to permit transporting the rack in a smaller volume container. User control can include voice commands to direct loop rotation and speed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a stand for holding disposable filter capsules and is formed of three or more legs, a base above the legs and to which the leg as are attached and three or more arms that are attached to an opposite surface of the base from that of the legs. The arms and legs have at least curved or angled portion that allows for the arms and legs to spread out from the diameter of the base. Preferably, the arms have a second curved or angled portion that then allows the upper portion of the arms to become substantially vertical.

Abstract: A device for hanging garbage bags on an exterior of a vehicle such as a car for hauling the garbage bags to a disposal area. The device includes a vehicle attachment member attached to a hook member via a strap. The vehicle attachment member has a base portion and a vehicle engagement arm extending from the base portion. The vehicle engagement arm is configured to hang over a door frame or open window of the vehicle and thereby removably suspend the vehicle attachment member on the vehicle. The hook member has a base portion and at least one garbage bag suspension arm extending from the base portion, the garbage bag suspension arm configured to securely suspend a garbage bag. The vehicle engagement arm of the vehicle attachment member and the garbage bag suspension arm of the hook member are preferably positioned on opposite sides of the strap.

Abstract: A display monitor support system comprising a vertical post (3) on which an arm (2) is pivotally mounted. The vertical position of the arm (2) relative to the post (3) can be adjusted by fitting an O-ring into one of several annular recesses (12) provided along the length of the post (3), the arm resting on the O-ring and being supported thereby. The arm (2) is preferably in two sections (2A,2B) pivotally connected by pin (6). A universal joint (5) is provided at the end of the arm (2) to which a quick-release mechanism (4) is attached, said mechanism including a mounting plate (98) connected to the monitor (1).

Abstract: An umbrella system for rafts and other moving vehicles is described. The umbrella system includes a support system offset from the umbrella so that the support mast. The support system also includes one or more quick-connection/quick-disconnection systems so that the umbrella system can be quickly removed from the raft or vehicle and disassembled into several, shorter, more compact parts. The preferred umbrella opening and closing system does not include cables, cranks, or other complex structure, but rather is made from a handle underneath the center of the umbrella that can be manually pushed and pulled upward and downward, respectively, to open and close the umbrella. The umbrella system can be adjusted to shade a large area by a few simple adjustments of a preferred pivotal joint, or by quick detachment of the support system from the raft and re-attachment in another location on the raft, for example.

Abstract: An adjustable clip for flexible flat cables comprising a pair of pivotally interconnected scissors arms having retainer tabs on the opposite ends and detents so that angle between the arms can be set in any of several different positions to accommodate FFCs of different widths. A bayonet fastener extends through a center hub portion so as to be forcibly inserted into a preformed hole in a support structure such as an automotive body pillar.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for mounting a component using a mounting accessory is disclosed herein. The mounting accessory and the component are designed and configured to provide a variety of different mounting methods, as required by the environment. The component and the mounting accessory are designed to provide a variety of mated relationships therebetween. The component makes contact with the mounting accessory in at least two locations or contact points to provide a secure attachment that is easily changeable to provide a desired orientation. Connecting the component to the mounting accessory is carried out with at least two mated attachment points, a portion of the component is received into an orifice of the mounting accessory and a portion of the mounting accessory is received into an orifice of the component.

Abstract: An improved pedestal for a flooring system of the type which utilizes prefabricated base panels installed in side by side relationship to support a series of upstanding pedestals positioned in a geometric pedestal array is disclosed. The pedestals support further panels which define chases. Working floor panels are mounted atop caps which form tops of the pedestals. In one embodiment the caps each thread into a threaded bore in a pedestal body for leveling adjustments. Novel feet project downwardly from the pedestal bodies to provide positive locks with the base panels.

Abstract: A cable support and method for securing a plurality of cables to the structure of a building in such a manner that they are maintained parallel and separate from one another. The one-piece cable support includes a base with an attachment arrangement for anchoring to a surface and a plurality of first and second holding members. Each first holding member includes an arcuate cable holder, a slot, and a deformable member thereon. Each second holding member includes a cable rest thereon. The first and second holding members are paired in sets. The base is secured to a building structure and a cable laid within each set of holding members. A leverage tool is inserted within each slot and leverage applied to deform the deformable member until it contacts the inserted cable. The sets of holding members are aligned parallel to one another thereby providing a cable installation in which each of the inserted cables are securely held separate and parallel to one another.

Abstract: An improved mechanism for positioning loads of varying magnitudes, such as LCD displays, etc. The position of the load can be varied in height and angle according to the requirements of the user. The mechanism incorporates an adjustable sliding fulcrum, a support arm, a housing with four generally perpendicular channels, and a gas spring. The mechanism is initially manually adjusted for a particular load and then it automatically adjusts proportionally for the varying moments generated as the position of the load changes. The load is therefore evenly counterbalanced throughout its range of motion, and its position is maintained.

Abstract: A toothbrush holder comprising a polymer resin base and at least one pair of tapered receiving leads. The receiving leads are angled slightly upward in relation to the base, the toothbrush holder having an adhesive attachment strip on a backside thereof.

Abstract: A swiveling gutter support or bracket is provided to be used to hang and support conventional existing gutters. The gutter support, when affixed to the gutter, keeps the gutter open as well as secured to the building sidewall. The gutter support has a first portion, an intermediate portion and a second portion. The first portion is adapted to be received within the gutter lip. The intermediate portion connects the first portion to the second portion and includes a swivel. In some configurations, especially using plastics, the first portion may be directly molded to the second portion, and the two portions would be able to rotate. The swivel connects the first portion to the second portion. The swivel also permits the second portion to rotate with respect to the first portion. Once rotated, the second portion aligns with the side of the house. An aperture is provided on the second portion structure. The aperture is adapted to receive a fastener such as a nail, screw or the like there through.

Abstract: A turntable for storing one or more items, including a base having a first diameter and a top rotatably coupled to the base and having a second diameter and a surface for storing the one or more items. The first dimension is larger than the second dimension to provide an offset so that objects stored adjacent the base do not interfere with rotation of the top.

Abstract: A portable power tool support and orientation apparatus includes a power tool holder member for attachment to a portable powered belt sander. A holder support supports the tool holder member. The holder support includes a first workpiece support table, riser members which support the first workpiece support table, a bottom base member which supports the riser members. A holder-reception slot is located on the bottom base member for receiving a bottom end of the tool holder member. A first mode of use is provided, with employment of a second workpiece support table assembly, when workpiece is moved in forward or backward directions coaxial with the longitudinal axis of the moving belt of the portable powered belt sander. A second mode of use is provided when the portable powered belt sander is stabilized, and the workpiece is moved in forward or backward directions perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the moving belt.

Abstract: A tie wrap assembly comprises a tie wrap, for retaining a cable assembly, and a tie wrap base, for connecting the cable assembly to the chassis. The tie wrap includes a shaped engagement member for fittably coupling to an orifice within the tie wrap base. The tie wrap base is flexible, allowing the engagement member to be repeatedly inserted into and removed from the tie wrap base, as well as being fit through a hole in the chassis. One or more tie wrap bases are disposed at pre-arranged locations along the chassis. The tie wrap assembly allows cabling to be consistently routed along the pre-arranged locations, facilitating the consistent placement of cables in a mass production environment.

Abstract: A tool support device includes a longitudinal beam having a longitudinal rod, a longitudinal rib extended from the longitudinal rod, a coupler having a barrel slidably and rotatably engaged onto the longitudinal rod and rotatable relative to the longitudinal rod to selected angular position. The barrel includes a depression and a number of cavities communicating with the bore, to slidably receive the longitudinal rib, and to limit the barrel to rotate relative to the longitudinal rod, and to retain the longitudinal rib in either of the cavities of the barrel, and to position the barrel relative to the longitudinal rod at selected angular position.