Abstract: A circular-plate holder is disposed at an end of a cylindrical portion arranged in a tripod head. A pair of arc lever tumblers, which is capable of contacting the inner surface of the cylindrical portion, is rotatably supported on the holder around a rotation axis. The ends of the arc lever tumblers are close to each other. A rotator, which has a gear portion at a tip end, is rotatably supported on the holder around a rotation axis disposed between the other ends of the lever tumblers. Each of the tumblers is connected to the rotator by a pair of linkage means. The gear portion of the rotator engages a gear portion of a torque-adjusting shaft, which extends through a central portion of the holder and rotates according to rotational operation of an adjusting knob.

Abstract: The present invention is an emplacement stand for holding explosive ordnance disposal tools that comprises a support base having tapered pegs evenly spaced around the outside of the support base extending outward at a downward angle. Detachable legs may be attached to the tapered pegs or each other to increase the height of the support base. A pivot arm slides through a hollow bearing ring within the support base and a set screw connector locks the pivot arm into a specific desired position after moving the pivot arm up or down within the support base. A pivot base, having a tool cradle connected to a disc shaped surface attaches to a clevis slot within the pivot arm through a pin that allows the disc shaped surface to freely pivot about the pin within the slot. A second set screw connector locks the disc shaped surface into place within the clevis slot.

Abstract: A mounting bracket is disclosed for a fixture element formed with channel means comprising two opposed channel formations, the mounting bracket comprising a bracket body and a flange formation adapted to be slidably received by the channel formtions, the flange formation (4, 6) being held spaced from bracket body (22), the flange formation comprising flange portions (4′, 6′) which together define a substantially rectangular outline, disregarding any spaces between the flange portions. The flange portions lie substantially in a common plane and are directed generally outwardly, in opposite directions, of the centre (22) of the rectangular outline. The arrangement is such that in use the flange formation is receivable by the channel means (42, 44) of the fixture element (40 ) in two orientations of the fixture element that are perpendicular to each other.

Abstract: A universal cell phone security band for displaying cell phones of various sizes includes a band that is placed around the phone. The band has a first end and a second end with notches extending from its edges. The band's second end is received in an adjustable slide at a slot including a wide portion configured to receive the notched second end and a narrow portion configured to receive the portions of the band between the notches. The adjustable slide also has an opening that is configured to receive a threaded connector that is disposed on the band's first end. The opening and the threaded connector are secured with a security-type fastener having a recess that requires the use of a tool other than a traditional flathead or Phillips head screwdriver to rotate the security fastener. A cable can secure the universal security band to a display.

Abstract: An adjustable holder for a container comprises a stationery member having a first surface for pressing against a first side of the container. A moveable member has a second surface for pressing against a second side of the container. First and second structures allow the moveable member to telescope with respect to the stationary member along a direction of adjustment. Third and fourth structures set a plurality of distances between the first and second surfaces. The third structure comprises a plurality of slots arranged along the direction of adjustment and oriented generally orthogonal to such direction. The fourth structure comprises a resiliently biased projection with a user-operated handle for being inserted into a desired slot. The holder adjusts to the size of the container, and, in preferred embodiments, can be made especially economically.

Abstract: Discloses a multi-joint arm-like support including a mount connecting to an elongate first limb section by a paired ball-and-socket joint, or shoulder joint. The first limb section is connected to a second limb section by a rotatable joint or elbow joint. The second limb section has a ball-and-socket joint connecting to an instrument mount. The joints include fluid activated locks to enable the arm to be freely moveable when the fluid activated locks are released and locked in position when the fluid activated locks are activated.

Abstract: A musical instrument stand has a pair of first leg devices, a pair of second leg devices, a pair of adjustment mounts, a main connector, a collar, a clamping device, and an adjustment tube. A first rivet fastens one of the first leg devices, one of the second leg devices, and one of the adjustment mounts together. A bolt fastens the main connector and one of the adjustment mounts together. The collar receives a lower sleeve of the clamping device. The clamping device receives an upper portion of the main connector. The adjustment tube is inserted through the clamping device and the main connector.

Abstract: A surgical instrument tray support assembly for attachment to a surgical table having a table frame and at least one side rail secured to the table frame. The surgical instrument tray support system includes a bracket for attachment to the side rail for supporting a post in a generally upright position. A top tube is slidably mounted over the post. Completing the assembly is a frame for supporting a surgical tray, and a bracket for attaching said frame to the top tube.

Abstract: A hanger device has a support seat, a control rod, and a cantilever. The support seat has an upper lug, a pair of middle lugs, a semicircular slot, a plurality of threaded holes, and a longitudinal through aperture. The upper lug has a center hole and a plurality of grooves. A post is disposed on the control rod. The cantilever has a distal end and a proximal end having a through hole. The proximal end of the cantilever is inserted in the semicircular slot of the support seat. The control rod passes through the center hole of the upper lug, the longitudinal through aperture of the support seat, and the through hole of the proximal end of the cantilever.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for removably mounting an electronic device to a surface and for positioning the device with respect to the surface. The apparatus includes a cradle securable to the electronic device and a pivot link, which has a first end and a second end. The first end being pivotally coupled to the cradle. The apparatus also includes a support having a mounting pedestal coupled thereto. The second end of the pivot link is pivotally coupled to the support. The apparatus has a base which has a lower face that can be coupled to the surface and an upper face. The upper face has a receiving slot for the pedestal, the slot having a shoulder extending thereabove to engage the pedestal. The slot further has an open end to allow the pedestal to be moved within the slot. The base further includes a releasable locking arm having a retaining ridge located in line with the open end of the slot to selectively hold the pedestal within the slot.

Abstract: A duct bracket includes a main body member having first and second channels extending longitudinally through the main body member. A first rod is slidably and rotatably mounted in the first channel. The first rod has a projecting end extending out of the main body member. A second rod is slidably and rotatably mounted in the second channel. The second rod has a projecting end extending out of the main body member. The projecting end of the first rod is on an opposite end of the main body member than the projecting end of the second rod. A U-shaped holder snaps over the main body member so that it does no have to be slid over the end of the main body member.

Abstract: A mounting lug 10 for use on a variable capacity swash plate type compressor that is movably disposed on the outer surface of the compressor housing 26. The mounting lug 10 facilitates the mounting of a single swash plate type compressor in a variety of vehicles, thereby eliminating the requirement of producing a different mold to cast a compressor housing 26 for each different vehicle in which the swash plate type compressor will be installed.

Abstract: A holder for a central processing unit (CPU) is disclosed which includes an adjustable perimeter support frame attachable to the underside of a desk to suspend the CPU therefrom but out of contact with the floor. The frame has four sides, each comprising a female section and a male section slidable therein. Two opposite corners of the frame comprise a pair of female sections connected together to form an L-shaped frame member, the remaining two corners of the frame comprising two male members connected together to provide an L-shaped frame part. The L-shaped male frame sections are slidable within the L-shaped female frame sections so that the length of all of the sides can be readily adjusted to suit the size of the CPU to be supported therein. Locking means fix the position of the movable frame parts when tightened so that the frame tightly grips the CPU. A mounting plate can be slidably mounted on the top of the frame to attach it to the desk undersurface.

Abstract: A boat seat is mounted on two sets of slidably engaged members for slidably adjusting the location of the boat seat front and back with a locking mechanism for holding the seat at its adjusted location comprising a locking pin for engaging detent holes controlled by a lever arm extending out the front of and below the boat seat.

Abstract: An end cap and mounting support combination comprising an end cap (11, 111, 211, 311, 411) disengagably engagable with a support bracket (3) and one of the end cap and the support bracket being provided with: a laterally open slot (20, 120, 220, 320, 420) for accommodating an axially extending protuberance (21) on the other of the end cap and the support bracket; and closing means to prevent the protuberance from escaping from the laterally open slot; wherein the closing means comprises a rotatable locking collar (19, 119, 219, 319, 419) surrounding the laterally open slot and having a circumferential entrance opening (23, 123, 223, 323, 423) which can be aligned with the laterally open slot by rotation of the locking collar relative to the laterally open slot from a closed position to an open position, thereby selectively providing access to the laterally open slot through the circumferential entrance opening.

Abstract: A support stand is provided for the presentation of banners in a free standing and substantially vertical orientation, wherein the stand comprises a base portion of preferably two spaced apart elongate support members joined by a connecting member which maintains the support members in a spaced apart relationship, each support member having means for accepting the end of a flexible support rod, each accepting means being spaced from one end of the respective support member, means for attaching an elongate banner to one end of each support member so that it extends substantially vertically therefrom, said banner being held in said vertical orientation by two flexible rods, one end of each rod engaging said accepting means, the other end of each rod being attached to a top edge of the banner, so that the rods are curved and in tension. The flexible support rods arc preferably composed of two or three interconnecting rods, and the connecting member is optionally fitted with suction cups.

Abstract: A measuring head holder for securing a measuring head to an object to be measured, comprising a receiving portion for definedly securing a measuring head thereto, and at least one securing element for fixing said receiving portion to said object to be measured.

Abstract: An adapter assembly for mounting a hollow glass ornament such as a blown glass gazing ball onto a support structure, for example an upright sprinkler. The adapter assembly includes a cylindrical plastic body having a first end adapted to mate with a base opening in the glass gazing ball, and a second end adapted to fit into the support. A bolt is rotatably inserted through the adapter body, and its threaded tip engages a flexible retaining piece comprising an elongated strip of rubber-like material having a nut held therein for receiving the bolt. The flexible retaining piece is pre-assembled to the tip of the bolt, and then inserted endwise into the gazing ball opening until the adapter assembly can be rotated downwardly and then pushed axially into the opening while the second end of the flexible retaining piece is bent against the adapter assembly and pushed through to the interior where it unfolds.

Abstract: A hanging device for mounting directly on a hollow member, and a method of mounting such device, are provided. The hanging device has a mounting member with a first surface for resting flush against an outer surface of the hollow member. A first piercing component has a first leg that projects from the mounting member substantially perpendicular to the first surface thereof, and a second leg that extends at substantially right angles to the first leg. A free end of the second leg has a sharp tip that is insertable in a self-piercing manner through the hollow member. A second piercing component projects from the mounting member substantially perpendicular to the first surface thereof and essentially parallel to the first leg of the first piercing component. A free end of the second piercing component has a sharp tip that is also insertable in a self-piercing manner through the hollow member. A hanging component is also provided on the mounting member.

Abstract: A bracket for suspending a washing basin from a cart having an upwardly extending frame member. The bracket includes a connector for engaging the frame member. In alternative embodiments, the connector is either a clamp operated by threaded fasteners, or a sleeve which encircles the frame member, the sleeve having an adapter which occupies the interior of the sleeve and cooperates closely with both the sleeve and with frame members of different cross sectional configurations. A stop prevents the sleeve from sliding downwardly along the frame member of the cart. Two rods project laterally from the sleeve on opposite sides thereof. One support arm is pivotally supported from each rod. The support arms have eyes for receiving fasteners which are threaded into the washing basin. The support arms are configured to support the washing basin at about a forty-five degree angle to a horizontal direction. The support arms are readily releasably attached to their respective rods.