Abstract: A retaining device to prevent linear movement of an elongate member (10) in the downwards direction comprising a plurality of segmental ball slips (14) surrounding the member (10) and removably introduced into a tapered opening in a supported bushing (13), each ball slip (14) including a ball cage (18) having balls (20) and ramps (21) and a spring (19) urging the ball cage downwardly and thus the balls inwardly to grip the elongate member with a smooth rolling action preventing surface damage to the elongate member. The ball slips (14) may be hinged together around the elongate member (10) and may removed manually or by power operated means at (22).

Abstract: A seat assembly featuring a seat support assembly having a seat mount assembly and a pedestal post assembly which pivotally supports the seat mount assembly and includes a first component and a second component with the second component being adjustable in height with respect to the first component. The seat support assembly includes a rotation locking assembly with a releasable rotation lock which locks the seat mount assembly from rotating with respect to the pedestal post assembly. Also included is a rotation prevention device or arrangement that is supported by the pedestal post assembly and acts to prevent relative rotation between the first and second components while not interfering with height adjustability between the first and second components. In a preferred embodiment, the first and second components are part of a fluid spring system which has an air spring that varies in height by way of a fluid cushion.

Abstract: A post holder is formed by a lower spike portion and an upper bracket portion. The bracket portion is connected to the spike portion at an adjustable connection formed by a curved seat at the upper end of the spike portion and a curved base at the bottom end of the bracket portion. This adjustable connection enables different aligned positions of the bracket portion with the spike portion and an adjustable tightening member is provided to lock the bracket portion with the spike portion in any one of these different aligned positions.

Abstract: A bracket assembly includes an angle bracket having a horizontal leg, a diagonal leg and a vertical leg. A lower bracket arm and a lock are coupled to the angle bracket and cooperate to mount the angle bracket onto an upright. The lock includes a pair of side members pivotally coupled to the angle bracket by a fulcrum bar. The pair of side members include a first pair of openings for an outer jaw and a second pair of openings, the second pair of openings being disposed, in the case of a load activated lock, beneath the plane defined by the fulcrum bar and the first pair of openings. The lock further includes an outer jaw disposed through the first pair of openings in the side members. The outer jaw is shaped in lateral cross-section to include an abutment surface and an engagement surface. In use, for an upright of standard thickness, the lock rotates so that the abutment surface of the inner or outer jaw frictionally contacts the upright to prevent downward movement of the bracket assembly.

Abstract: A mounting assembly allows a wireless interface device to be connected to a fixed object, such as house or building's exterior wall. The mounting assembly includes three interconnected brackets. The three brackets allow the wireless interface device to be selectively positioned horizontally and vertically relative to the exterior wall. By adjustment of the bracket, the wireless interface device can be accurately aimed toward a master transmitter/receiver. Once the wireless interface device is properly sighted or aimed, the wireless interface device can communicate with the master transmitter/receiver to establish internet access, telephone service, and/or television service to the house or building.

Abstract: A bow holder including a base having a mounting plate and a first tubular sleeve affixed thereto. A carrier extends from the base and has a rod selectively slidably positioned within the first tubular sleeve. The carrier also has a first leg extending downwardly from the rod. A platform, having a slot for receiving the bottom of a bow, is cantilevered on the carrier. The platform has a second tubular sleeve at its rear end selectively slidably positioned upon the first leg and a third tubular sleeve at its front end. A prop extends upwardly from the front end of the platform. The prop has a second leg selectively slidably positioned within the third tubular sleeve and a U-shaped member affixed atop the second leg for engaging the lower limb of a bow and supporting the bow in an upright orientation.

Abstract: Apparatus for mounting a first article, such as an appliance, to a second article, such as a moving vehicle, to permit relative movement of the first article with respect to the second article in order maintain the level of the first article. The apparatus comprises a bracket for fixed attachment to the moving vehicle. There is a handle pivotally connected to the bracket, and a lever pivotally mounted to the handle to pivotally support the appliance and to adjust the position of the appliance with respect to the bracket in response to pivotal movement of the handle. This arrangement permits the appliance to be moved between a lowered position and a raised position while maintaining its level at all times so that the appliance can be stowed to conserve space when not in use.

Abstract: To provide a holding element for pipes and the like with good vibration screening ability between the holding base and the holding parts of pipes and the like, and wherein there is little marked difference in vibration screening ability of the holding parts when a plurality of holding parts are arranged in a row. A holding element for pipes and the like comprises a base and pipe holding parts held on this base.

Abstract: A book stand is provided with a base adapted to fit under a person's leg, a first arm pivotally connected to the base, a second arm telescopically attached to the first arm, and a book rack pivotally mounted on the second arm for supporting a book. An I-shaped page retainer is pivotally mounted on the rack and includes laterally extending upper and lower fingers for holding opposing pages of the book open for reading. The page retainer includes telescoping segments such that the distance between the fingers can be adjusted to accommodate different size books. A book light optionally can be attached to the book rack for lighting the pages.

Abstract: The present invention discloses blanks and the stands formed therefrom for holding and supporting cards. The stand can display creased greeting cards either horizontally or vertically. The blank includes a triangular-shaped base section having in its first adaptation, a pair of diverging side panels and diverging foldable joints, and in its second adaptation, a pair of opposed side panels and parallel foldable joints. Adhesive means are further provided for attaching and placing the blank/stand in the desired position and location.

Abstract: A meter is mounted to an instrument panel. The meter has an engaging portion in the form of a projection-like rotation shaft and projections located on the side walls of the meter. The instrument panel has a support groove and guide grooves. The meter is inserted into the instrument panel so that the projection-like rotation portion engages with the support groove of the panel. The meter is rotated about the projection-like rotation portion while the projections on the side wall of the meter engage with the guide grooves of the instrument panel.

Abstract: A reading assistive device 10 that suspends reading material above a reclining or supine user. Reading assistive device 10 communicates with the reading material using wing folds 20, 22 of page support 12. The reading material is fit through a central window 18 of page support 12 and the pages rest upon left wing fold 20 and right wing fold 22. Wing folds 20, 22 have slots 24, 26 that enable a the user directly, or with the mouthstick, to interact with the reading material pages. The reading material is secured between a rigid rod 42 and an elastic cord 68 that comprises part of a securing subassembly 40. An interlocking endcap 58 and an interlocking endcap 44 enable securing subassembly 40 to operably interact with page support 12. Page support 12 is supported by an articulated swing arm subassembly 38, which enables reading assistive device 10 to suspend reading material above a reclining or supine user from their bed or chair.

Abstract: A rod holder is provided with a holder main body having a rectangular holding portion therein, and an opening disposed at one side of the holder main body. The opening is enlarged when a rod member is inserted into the opening, and the opening is returned to an original condition when the rod member is held inside the rod holding portion. A window is provided at a side wall of the holder main body, and a rod receiving piece is formed in the window to project inside the holding portion. When a square rod member is held in the rod holding portion, the rod receiving piece can be elastically deformed by an outward pressing force of the rod member to be located inside the side wall. When a round rod member is held by the rod holder, the rod receiving piece engages a lower surface of the round rod member to hold the same. Thus, the rod holder of the invention can be used for holding both the square rod member and the round rod member.

Abstract: An extruded recording sensor mounting rail for keyboard operated musical instruments, particularly electronic player pianos, which can be used to install recording sensors in a new or existing piano. First and second flanges extend longitudinally along the front and rear of the mounting rail. A shelf is provided on the first flange, with the shelf configured for receiving and supporting one edge of a circuit board in a sensor assembly. The first flange includes a groove adapted to receive a threaded fastener for securing the edge of the circuit board onto the shelf. In the preferred embodiment, the second flange includes an inward facing lip which defines a flute configured for receiving and supporting the other edge of the circuit board. In the alternate embodiment, the second flange includes a shelf and a groove adapted to receive a threaded fastener for securing the other edge of the circuit board onto the shelf.

Abstract: A clamp device which can be easily attached/detached and securely fixed to a board. In order to attach an electric wire bundle clamp to the board, a leg portion of the clamp is inserted in a circular hole of an attachment hole provided in the board, while engaging protruding pieces of the clamp are similarly inserted into notches of the board. Subsequently, the electric wire bundle clamp is rotated 90 degrees, allowing a portion of the board around the circular hole to be held between a base on the surface of the board and the engaging protruding pieces contacting on the underside of the board. Once rotated an engagement protrusion comes to rest in an engagement hole of the board preventing further rotation and firmly fixing the clamp device relatively to the board.

Abstract: An electric motor, used for moving a seat of a vehicular seat apparatus, is mounted to mounting brackets so as not to produce vibration or unusual sounds. A cylindrical stepped portion projects from a bottom surface of a yoke of the electric motor. A fitting recess, formed in a frame member, is press-fitted over the yoke stepped portion such that the second frame member is checked from rotating relative to a motor armature shaft, but is allowed to move axially. The electric motor, including the second frame member, is disposed between a pair of first and second mounting brackets arranged in an opposed relationship in the axial direction of the electric motor. The electric motor is fixed by tightening screws into threaded holes formed in the frame member from an outer surface of the adjacent mounting bracket so that no gap is left between the frame member and the adjacent mounting bracket.

Abstract: Clamping device for clamping somewhat flexible products, such as towels, comprising: a wall-mounted holder part (101) with an insertion opening (105), an operating holder part (102) with an insertion opening (106), which holder parts (101, 102) fit at least partially displaceably inside one another, and a spring member (103) which preloads the holder parts (101, 102) in a clamping position, it being possible to displace the holder parts (101, 102) with respect to one another counter to the action of the spring member (103), in such a manner that the insertion openings (105, 106) in the holder parts (101, 102) in one position at least partially correspond to one another and form a continuous insertion opening into which part of the flexible product can be inserted, in which clamping device the two holder parts (101, 102) are of essentially hollow design and together delimit an internal space, and in which clamping device one of the holder parts (101, 102) is provided with an auxiliary part (110) which is place