Abstract: A quick-release anchoring apparatus with acceleration damping includes an anchor member configured to engage an external reference surface and form a substantially airtight seal therewith that defines a controlled pressure zone. A first auxiliary component carries the anchor member. A vent port provides fluid communication between the controlled pressure zone and an area of ambient pressure. A second auxiliary component moves relative to the first auxiliary component between a vent port closure position and a vent port open position. The second auxiliary component and the first auxiliary component are discrete components. One or more flexible members deform as the second auxiliary component moves in a venting direction away from the vent port closure position toward the vent port open position. The one or more flexible members resist accelerations of the second auxiliary component away from the vent port closure position but allow normal lifting of the anchoring apparatus.

Abstract: A cable management frame includes a main body, a bracket installed on the main body, a hook installed on the main body, and a pressing member located on an end of the main body. The hook and the bracket are located respectively on two sides of the main body. The hook includes a reinforcing rib coupled to the main body.

Abstract: A cable pathway divider, for installation on a cable runway, includes a pair of post halves and a ring-shaped locking member. Each post half includes a base portion and an extension portion, and the base portions of the post halves are arrangeable at opposite sides of a cross member of a cable runway. The post halves are securable to one another from opposite sides of the cross member, via clamping arrangement of the ring-shaped locking member relative to the post halves, such that the extension portions extend into a space above the cable runway to divide the cable runway into at least two cable paths.

Abstract: A furniture base (10) is disclosed comprising a frame structure (12) and an actuator device (33) that is rotatably supported in the frame structure about a rotational axis. The furniture base (10) further comprises a plurality of wheel units (76, 77, 78, 79) that are movably attached to the frame structure (12) between an upper position and lower position relative to the frame structure (12). The wheel units (76, 77, 78, 79) are connected to the actuator device (33) for movement of the wheel unit (76, 77, 78, 79) between the upper and lower position. The furniture base (10) further comprises a locking mechanism (46) for locking of the wheel units (76, 77, 78, 79) in the lower position of the wheel units (76, 77, 78, 79). The locking mechanism (46) comprises a guide pin (47) that projects out from the actuator device (33) and is attached to the actuator device (33) swingably relative to the actuator device (33).

Abstract: A door hanger apparatus is disclosed and configured for securely and adjustably hanging an at least one object therefrom so as to prevent theft of said object. In at least one embodiment, the apparatus provides an elongate exterior portion configured for being positioned adjacent to an exterior surface of the door, an elongate interior portion configured for being positioned adjacent to an interior surface of the door, and an engagement portion interconnecting the exterior and interior portions and configured for being positioned adjacent to an upper end of the door. An attachment slot extends longitudinally along at least a portion of the exterior portion and the engagement portion, and is configured for slidable engagement with an attachment article.

Abstract: A hook adapted for securing on a cylindrical body is disclosed. The hook is comprised of a pair of attachment ends having an arcuate shape and coupled through a connecting portion. The arcuate shape of the attachment ends having a radius corresponding to a radius of the cylindrical body the device is received upon, wherein the arcuate shape and dimension is selected and configured to provide a compressive force to the cylindrical body to maintain a position of the device. The device having a plurality of hook ends and adapted to securing a multitude of objects.

Abstract: The disclosure is directed to a clamp for connecting a ledger to a shoring post. The clamp includes a base member, a ledger-connecting member, and a first jaw, which are fixed connected to each other. The clamp includes a rotatable member inserted into the base member, which is rotatable and slidable in the base member along a longitudinal axis. A portion of the rotatable member is accessible via the slot of the base member. The clamp includes a second jaw fixedly connected to the rotatable member. The clamp further includes a wedge, and when the wedge is inserted into the slot of the base member to engage the rotatable member in a lock position, the first and second jaws are locked to capture two sides of a shoring post.

Abstract: A seismic retention assembly for retaining equipment supported on weigh modules in place during and after a seismic event. The assembly includes a seismic bracket with a mounting plate and a flange that extends beyond the weigh module, and with a retention aperture formed through the flange, located adjacent to the equipment. A retention fastener includes a nut fixed to the equipment in alignment with the aperture, and also a bolt that passes through the aperture and engages the nut. Clearance between the bolt and the aperture enables unimpeded operation of the weigh module during normal use, but limits movement during a seismic event.

Abstract: An apparatus for movable fastening of a laboratory unit to a horizontally extending, elongated ceiling beam which is mounted in the region of a room ceiling and has at least one first groove which extends in the lengthwise direction of the ceiling beam. The apparatus includes: (i) a sliding element engageable with the first groove of the ceiling beam such that the apparatus is movable in lengthwise direction of the first groove, wherein a height of the sliding element is substantially equal to a height of an access opening to the groove, (ii) a retaining element for detachably fastening the laboratory unit, and (iii) at least one locking element which can be connected to the ceiling beam such that the apparatus is prevented from moving in the lengthwise direction of the first groove.

Abstract: An anchorage assembly including first and second plates that are slidably movable relative to each other, each plate comprising an upper head with an outwardly-extending flange, and the first plate including at least one spreader ramp positioned in an upper portion of the first plate.

Abstract: A system includes a base, and an actuator having a first end and a second end. The system also includes a shaft configured to rotate relative to the base, and a drive link fixed to the shaft. The system further includes a support arm. A first end of the support arm being fixed to the shaft such that rotation of the shaft causes commensurate rotation of the support arm. The system also includes a timing link having a first end pivotably connected to the base and a second end opposite the first end. Additionally, the system includes a mount coupled to the second end of the timing link. The mount is configured to maintain a substantially constant orientation relative to the base as the support arm transitions between a raised position and a lowered position.

Abstract: The friction clamp includes a cylindrical body of elongate form between ends and with a slot into which a tubular item is snapped. Lateral connectors such as a receiver with a cylindrical recess therein receive an end of a tubular member, such as a member similar to that which snaps into the slot. As an alternative to the receiver, a tab is provided extending from the clamp laterally. The tab includes a hole through which hardware is placed, and an item having a similar tab is placed adjacent to the tab extending from the clamp and the hardware tightened for fixation at a desired rotational orientation. As another alternative to the receiver, a small friction clamp connector is provided on an exterior of the friction clamp. A small rod (or other item) snaps into the small clamp. The small clamp and rod can be provided separate from the friction clamp.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes grommets formed of a polymeric material and adapted for holding a plurality of discrete cables. The grommet comprises a main body having a generally c-shaped outer profile surrounding an interior cavity, the main body further having a length, thickness, and a longitudinal axis extending between two ends, a plurality of cable holding members integrally coupled to the main body and extending radially inward from the main body, the cable holding members defining a plurality of receptacles located within the interior cavity of the main body, and a plurality of flex retention sections coupled to the cable holding members and located within each receptacle, wherein the flex retention sections are adapted for gripping a cable.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes roof inspection devices, methods, and systems. One roof inspection device includes a pole, a camera coupled to an end of the pole and configured to capture an image of a roof, and a number of attachments coupled to the pole and configured to stabilize the pole on the roof or other elevated surface.

Abstract: A stand for a surgical microscope includes a first stand part including a first bearing and a second bearing, a shaft arranged in the first bearing and defining a rotation axis, a second stand part fixedly connected to the shaft, mounted on the first stand part together with the shaft pivotably about the rotation axis, and including a force transmission point, a lever part mounted on the second stand part at the force transmission point, arranged pivotably about the rotation axis, and including a third bearing, and a torque compensation assembly applying a counter torque to the second stand part to compensate a load torque including a dynamic load torque occurring when the second stand part is pivoted about the rotation axis and a static load torque resulting from a gravitation force acting on the second stand part and on elements mounted on the second stand part.

Abstract: A hanger clip is disclosed comprising: a housing and a clip member for attaching the hanger to a surface or protrusion. The clip member is connected to the housing and comprises a follower, wherein the clip member is configured to move between an open configuration and a closed configuration based on the position of the follower. The housing and clip are configured to receive a cam member which is configured to rotate within the housing to change the position of the follower to move the clip member between an open configuration and a closed configuration. The hanger clip can therefore be remotely actuatable using a tool attached to a pole which can be manipulated from ground level.

Abstract: A hanger support for use in association with a strut channel or with truss or joists formed from pairs of angle irons includes a stem and arms extending outward from the stem with a hole extending through the stem to receive a threaded rod or bolt. The hanger support is sized to pass lengthwise through the gap between pairs of angle irons of the truss and then rotated ninety degrees so that the arms are supported on the angle irons with the threaded rod or bolt extending through the gap and below the angle irons to support a hanger. The stem is also sized to fit in the space between shoulders of a strut channel. A second embodiment includes a lip depending from one of the arms to form a groove between the lip and stem with a set screw secured within a threaded bore in the lip.

Abstract: A power-driven table stand with combining mechanotronics includes: a horizontal bar structure (10); a pair of supporters (20), connected at two sides of the horizontal bar structure (10); a pair of vertical post structures (30), connected to each of the supporters (20) and having a motor (31); and an electrical device (40), having a controller (41) and a guide wiring (45), wherein the controller (40) is disposed on the horizontal bar structure (10), the guide wiring (45) is stored and hidden in the horizontal bar structure (10) and each of the supporters (20), and electrically connected to the controller (41) and the motor (31). Accordingly, power wires and signal wires can be effectively and properly stored and hidden.

Abstract: A supporting device includes a bottom seat with a first positioning member, a first supporting frame pivotally connected with the bottom seat, a second supporting frame, a third supporting frame pivotally connected with the first supporting frame and a fourth supporting frame to be coupled with a supported object. The second supporting frame is pivotally connected with the first supporting frame so as to change a height as a result of an angle of the first supporting frame relative to the bottom seat. The second supporting frame has a second positioning member to be coupled with the first positioning member in order to fix the first and second supporting frames. The fourth supporting frame is pivotally connected with the second and third supporting frame so that an angle and a height of the supported object are simultaneously changed with a pivoting motion of the first, second, third and fourth supporting frames.

Abstract: An apparatus and method of assembling a bracket assembly on a cross-arm is disclosed. The bracket assembly comprises a bracket, adjustable plate, first accessory frame, and second accessory frame. First accessory frame and second accessory bracket are coupled to the bracket with captive nuts. The bracket assembly is secured to a cross-arm by the adjustable plate, which is coupled to the bracket with at least one guide pin and an adjustable plate bolt.