Abstract: An adjustable Vertical Support Member (VSM) that can be raised or lowered by turning a crank. Each VSM consists of a outer frame that has a base, and an inner frame that is adjustably positioned within the outer frame. A crank system is provided to lift (or lower) the inner frame as needed to restore the pipe to its original position. In this way, a pipeline can be set easily over varied terrain or, for operational reasons, at different heights, without equipment or large crews.

Abstract: Systems for coupling a satellite antenna to a structure is provided. The system may include a first element, a second element, a third element, and a tightening mechanism. The first element may include at least one protrusion. The second element may also include at least one protrusion. The third element may be rotatably coupled with the first element. The third element may also be rotatably coupled with the second element. The third element may further be configured to couple with the satellite antenna. The tightening mechanism may be operable to rotate at least one of the first element or the second element with respect to the third element such that at least one protrusion of the first element and at least one protrusion of the second element engage with the structure located between the first element and the second element.

Abstract: Cantilevered retention systems for architectural systems are provided herein. As one example, a cantilevered retention system may include a support structure, a cantilever structure comprising a threaded channel and an L-shaped hook structure, and one or more retention sources configured to bias the cantilever structure to a first position, the cantilever structure being moveable between the first position and a second position via a fastener that traverses the support structure and at least partially traverses the cantilever structure and the one or more retention sources.

Abstract: A corrugated tube retainer includes a turning member and a holding member. The turning member has a spherical section into which a corrugated tube is inserted, and a tubular section extending from an outer surface of the spherical section in a tubular shape. The holding member has a first housing section housing the spherical section turnably in a three dimensional direction, and a second housing section in which the corrugated tube is routed. The second housing section is provided with a standing section standing up from a bottom surface of the second housing section, and positioned just below the tubular section. By abutting on the tubular section, the standing section 66 prevents the corrugated tube from touching on a bottom surface of the second housing section.

Abstract: Head assembly for keeping and positioning an optical or electronic device, that has a housing (1) in which a shell (3) is arranged by spherical connection that allows guided movement in any direction, wherein the shell (3) has a cylindrical symmetric cavity, and the housing and the shell can be fixed to each other in any adjusted position, and a body (4) holding the device is arranged in the cavity of the shell (3) so that the body (4) can be turned around two mutually normal axes with respect to the cavity and the position thereof can be fixed and released by a single adjustment means, wherein the connection between the shell (3) and the body (4) is independent from the connection between the shell (3) and the housing (1).

Abstract: Portable electronic device stands and related methods are described. The electronic device stands include a base, a first arm, and a second arm. The base includes: (i) a horizontal support; (ii) a first vertical support including a first arm-receiving portion having first grooves defined therein; (iii) a second vertical support including a second arm-receiving portion having second grooves defined therein. The base is configured such that the first and second vertical supports are disposed on two ends of the horizontal support, with each of the first and second arms rotatably engaged with the first and second vertical supports, respectively, using a first fastening assembly or a second fastening assembly, respectively. In a collapsed configuration, the first and second arms are disposed antiparallel to and abutting each other; in an open configuration, the first and second arms are disposed parallel to each other, each extending about 90 degrees from the base.

Abstract: A clamping fixture includes a body, a connector, a first clasp, at least one first elastic member and a lock. The connector is movable relative to the body along a first direction. The first clasp includes a first fastener and is disposed at one end of the connector. The at least one first elastic member is configured to apply force to the body and the connector along the first direction. The lock includes a second fastener. The first clasp and the lock are coupled through the first fastener and the second fastener.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an adjustable television fixing bracket comprising a mounting member, fixing strips, a connecting standpipe, a connecting horizontal pipe, a supporting standpipe and an adjusting pipe. The fixing strips engage with the mounting member to form a fixed structure. The mounting member is mounted to the connecting standpipe through an adjustable mechanism to form an adjustable structure which can tilt front and rear. The connecting standpipe is mounted to the connecting horizontal pipe to form a rotatable structure. The connecting horizontal pipe is mounted to the supporting standpipe to form a rotatable structure. The supporting standpipe is mounted to the adjusting pipe through a quick release structure. In present disclosure, the television can be tilted upwards, downwards, rotated left or right, and raised or lowered height according to the actual observation needs of users. The television is mounted in a quick-mounted structure, which is more convenient to operate.

Abstract: A stand for a mobile device, including a platform and a flexible stand portion. The platform has a front side facing toward the mobile device, and a rear side opposite to the front side and facing away from the mobile device. The flexible stand portion has a sliding end portion that slides back and forth in a sliding direction, and a non-sliding end portion that rotates around a hinge portion. The flexible stand portion switches between a flat state where the non-sliding end portion is arranged against the rear side of the platform and the sliding end portion is arranged at a first locking position, and an curved state where the non-sliding end portion is rotated away from the rear side of the platform and the sliding end portion is arranged at a second locking position so that the flexible stand portion bows outward to form a curve or arch.

Abstract: Provided herein is a fire sprinkler support assembly for use with a fire suppression device. The fire sprinkler support assembly can comprise a bracket bar; and a bracket assembly coupled to at least one end of the bracket bar, the bracket assembly including: a first plate oriented substantially perpendicular to the bracket bar, the first plate having a first end coupled to the bracket bar and a second end; a second plate actionable relative to the first plate, the second plate having first and second ends, wherein the first end of the second plate extends through a first opening in the first plate; and a fastener coupling the first plate to the second plate, the fastener extending through corresponding fastener openings in the first plate and the second plate.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for supporting an arm of a user using a harness configured to be worn on a body of a user; and an arm support coupled to the harness configured to support an arm of the user, the arm support configured to accommodate movement of the arm while following the movement without substantially interfering with the movement of the user's arm. One or more compensation elements may be coupled to the arm support to apply an offset force to at least partially offset a gravitational force acting on the arm as the user moves and the arm support follows the movement of the user's arm, the one or more compensation elements providing a force profile that varies the offset force based on an orientation of the arm support.

Abstract: A sliding device of the present disclosure includes: a fixed rail; a movable rail; a rack fixed within the fixed rail, the rack extending along an axis parallel to a longitudinal axis of the fixed rail; a pinion provided to the movable rail, the pinion including multiple teeth to be engaged with the rack and rotating by receiving a driving force; and a restrictor slidingly displaced integrally with the movable rail, the restrictor contacting with the rack when the movable rail is sliding, to thereby restrict the rack from being displaced in a direction away from the pinion.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a flexible cover strip for a storage system including a carrier rail (1) having a U-shaped cross section with first and second parallel rows (3, 5) of elongated substantially identical slots (7) in a front portion to accommodate a suspension element such as e.g. a bracket. The cover strip has an abutment face (17) and an exterior face (31), and a plurality of projections (19), rising from the abutment surface of the strip in first and second parallel rows matching the slots of the carrier rail, such that the cover strip can be fitted on the front portion with the projections entering the slots, and wherein at least some of the projections are provided with a snap element (27) at their distal ends, which snap elements prevent the cover strip from falling off the rail.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an adjustable angle television mounting apparatus comprising a wall plate, first support arms, a second support arm, an adjustment base and a mounting member. The wall plate is configured to mount to a wall. The mounting member is configured to mount a television. The first support arms are actively mounted to the wall plate through first arm threaded rods. The second support arm is actively mounted to the first support arms through a second arm threaded rod. The adjustment base is mounted to a front end of the second support arm. The mounting member is coupled to the adjustment base to form a structure which can obliquely rotate front and rear and rotate vertically. The television can be tilted upwards, downwards, rotated left or right, and raised or lowered according to needs. The entire apparatus can withstand greater weight, and fast installation can be achieved.

Abstract: A mechanism for holding an article. The mechanism includes a rotatable member, at least two holding members and a sensor. The rotatable member is rotatably mounted below a base and controlled by a motor to rotate around a vertical rotation axis. The holding members are each mechanically linked by a connecting member to the rotatable member. The rotation of the rotatable member in a first direction moves the holding member from a rest position to a holding position and rotation of the rotatable member in a second direction moves the holding member to the rest position. The sensor is arranged on the base and adapted to sense the article in proximity. The sensor upon sensing the article rotates the rotatable member in the first direction to move the holding members to the holding position and rotates the rotatable member in the second direction upon removal the article from the base.

Abstract: An easily storable, flat neck support device for sleeping is described herein. The neck support device consists of flat, rigid panels in geometric shapes enclosed in a fabric. The fabric has fasteners. The shapes are arranged so that the folding of the fabric allows the fasteners to hold the shapes in place, forming a structure the holds a user's head in place to allow for rest or sleep, for instance when traveling on an airplane.

Abstract: A display system includes a display device having a wedge base to enable the display device to rest on a horizontal surface or to be mounted to a vertical surface in a number of different mounting configurations. A mounting kit provides parts usable to mount the display device to a wall or door jam in alternative ways. The mounting kit includes several modular parts, where many of the parts are usable in multiple mounting configurations, thereby reducing the number of parts needed for the kit. The mounting configurations include paths for cables to hide them when the display is installed.

Abstract: A sliding device of the present disclosure includes: a fixed rail; a movable rail; a rack; a pinion; an intermediate gear; a driving device; and a support member. The support member includes a first support body and a second support body. The first support body and the second support body being coupled below the pinion and integrally molded. The sliding device further includes a restricting body configured to restrict elastic displacement such that an end of the first support body above the pinion and an end of the second support body above the pinion separate from each other.

Abstract: A support for a hair care appliance, the support including a stand portion that includes an aperture that extends through the stand portion and a collar that extends around the aperture, wherein the collar is adapted to retain an appliance with respect to the aperture so that fluid exiting the appliance is in fluid communication with the aperture of stand portion. The stand portion may include a first side and a second side wherein the first side is adapted to receive and retain the appliance. The collar may at least partially define an inner periphery of the aperture. The collar may include a first ring which at least partially defines the inner periphery of the aperture. The collar may include a second ring disposed radially inwards of the first ring.

Abstract: A panoramic device includes a base member and a clamp member rotatably interconnected within a single plane of rotation with the base that includes a first rotatable knob to selectively inhibit the rotation of the clamp member with respect to the base. The upper surface includes a central region that is at a different elevation than another portion of the upper surface. The clamp includes a pair of opposed surfaces suitable to detachably secure a camera thereto. The one of the opposed surfaces is maintained in a fixed relationship with respect to the clamp member. The other one of the opposed surfaces is in a movable relationship with respect to the clamp member using a second rotatable knob. The first knob and the second knob are rotatably connected with respect to one another.