Abstract: A safety lock comprises a locking member (26, 28) which engages a support. An inner lock shaft (30a) actuates the locking member, the inner lock shaft having a first coupling face (35a) at one end thereof. An outer lock shaft (30b) has a second coupling face (35b) which engages the first coupling face when the inner lock shaft and the outer lock shaft are in respective engagement positions relative to each other. A coupling structure (18) moves to prevent engagement of said first coupling face with said second coupling face.

Abstract: An adjusting device for a vehicle seat has a sheet metal structure with at least one recess which can be brought into interlocking engagement with a locking element. According to the disclosure, it is provided that the recess is provided with an at least partially encircling bead.

Abstract: A “Y” axis Dynamic Cone System comprises a plurality of radially extending members having a first pivot mount located in the vicinity of a center point and a second pivot located along the length of the member, a member or pivot compensation means, and means to lift and lower the first pivot end. The invention, for use with a bulk flexible container storage apparatus, filling apparatus or discharging apparatus provides cone or bottom support to a bulk flexible container and provides for a range of angular changes to form a concave “V” cone; level surface; or convex cone shape. The invention may be used to improve the filling efficiency of a flexible bulk container and also to improve and enhance the flow of product from a flexible bulk container.

Abstract: The support stand for a flat-panel display monitor includes a rotatable bracket, a hinge assembly, a base member, a first and a second link brackets. The hinge assembly includes a connecting piece, and a pivotal shaft inserted through the connecting piece and the rotatable bracket. The pivotal shaft forms a restricting flange. The base member includes a supporting block forming a restricting pole. The first link bracket forms two limiting protrusions on the first and second end portions. The first end portions of the first and second link brackets are rotatably connected to the connecting piece, the second end portions of the first and second link brackets are rotatably connected to the supporting block. The two limiting protrusions of the first link bracket abut the restricting flange and the restricting pole respectively, thus adjusting the support stand to move between a first utmost position and a second utmost position.

Abstract: Devices and methods are provided for suspending and retaining telecommunication cables, power cables, and other items within or outside of a building. The devices generally include a support tray having a bottom plane and top plane, with the tray being adapted to support the article. The tray will include at least one corner area, but may include many separate corner areas. The devices will further include a retention device, which is affixed to or integrally formed with the corner area. The retention device will include at least one protrusion that extends from the corner area into an interior portion of the tray. The retention device and, more specifically, the at least one protrusion will be effective to prevent articles, such as telecommunication cables, power cables, and other items, from being pulled over the corner area of the tray during installation of the cables.

Abstract: The present invention is aimed at systems and methods by which a flat panel display may be supported by a stand, which can also be used as a hook, or other connecting mechanism, to hang the monitor from. In one embodiment, the “kickstand” can be rotated upward without disconnecting it from the body of the flat panel display. In another embodiment, the “kickstand” is attached to a VESA mounting bracket.

Abstract: A door guard is disclosed having a protector plate which protects a door and a support which protects a door jam and a door hinge. The protector plate is hingedly connected to the support. The protector plate rotates in response to the door opening when force is applied to the door. The present invention may further include a slide mount assembly which slideably couples the protector plate to a door. Other embodiments of a door guard also protect an overhead door and an overhead door track.

Abstract: The invention is a purse hanger with an extendible shelf, balance arms, and a key ring. The purse hanger engages tables and other relatively flat surfaces, including tables with flat sides.

Abstract: A simple heat-dissipation pad for a notebook computer includes two symmetrical pad elements which can be coupled to each other via engaging blocks and engaging holes formed thereon, so as to form a decorative object having a spherical shape or other shapes. The pad elements, when separated from each other, can be used to support the notebook computer at a higher position and provide anti-slip and proper heat-dissipation effects.

Abstract: A cable clip has a body and a fastener. The body has two supporting arms and a connecting arm. Each supporting arm has two ends. The connecting arm is formed between corresponding ends of the supporting arms. The fastener is mounted pivotally on the connecting arm of the body and has a through hole and multiple side surfaces. Distances from the through hole to the side surfaces of the fastener are different. Then, rotating the fastener adjusts the side surfaces abutting a plug to different plugs in different sizes.

Abstract: A system comprising a tram-rail assembly attachable to a downwardly facing surface (e.g., the underside of a cabinet), a movable carriage assembly, locked into, and suspended on the tram-rails, and a clamshell-configured, pull-down easel attached to the underside of the carriage assembly. The system allows the user to mount, move, remove, and store articles such that the articles are inconspicuous or essentially hidden from view under a downwardly-facing surface, and such that pull-down access to said articles can be gained easily by a user and can be adjusted for height, tilt and depth relative to the user and laterally along the entire, continuous facing edge of a downwardly-facing surface and whereby said access orientation adjustments and said manipulations can be executed easily.

Abstract: A cable support hook of a general “J” shape with a rear leg, a front leg and a web joining the legs. A platform at the top of the rear leg extends parallel to the web. Slides at the top of the platform of a hook below may be received in rails at the bottom of the web of a hook above and the hook below is slid rearwardly along the guidance provided by the slides and the rails to stack the hook below beneath the hook above. No additional fastenings between the hooks are required.

Abstract: According to various exemplary embodiments, an apparatus is provided for mounting a rearview display and one or more electronic components in a vehicle. An example of the apparatus comprises an inside rearview assembly for mounting an electronic component near a windshield of a vehicle including a mirror and an adjustable support connected to the mirror. The rearview assembly also includes a bracket configured to mount on the windshield, including an attaching structure configured to attach the bracket to the windshield and a support frame coupled to the attaching structure. The support frame has a portion set off from the windshield to accommodate the electronic component between the windshield and the set off portion. The support frame is connected to the adjustable support.

Abstract: A device for mounting a whiteboard and a projector is provided. The device comprises a base and a pole mounted to the base such that the pole is substantially perpendicular to a surface. The base comprises a transport mechanism which allows the device to be moved from a first location on the surface to a second location on the surface. The pole comprises a first mounting bracket and a second mounting bracket. The first mounting bracket is for mounting a whiteboard such that an interactive surface of the whiteboard is capable of being positioned in a plane of a plurality of planes, including a receiving plane. The second mounting bracket is for mounting a projector such that the projector is capable of projecting onto the whiteboard while the interactive surface of the whiteboard is positioned in the receiving plane.

Abstract: A molten metal pump apparatus that includes a base member, at least two (2) support members or posts, and post sockets. The lower end of the posts are mounted to the base and forms a cement-less pump joint which is an objective of the present invention. The upper end of the post is connected to the post socket to form a cement-less pump joint which is a further object of the present invention. The connection joint between the posts and the base member and the post socket does not require cement to form or secure the joint. Therefore a replacement post identical to posts of the present invention may be provided without the need to dig out a cement joint but instead can be more easily removed and replaced.

Abstract: A conduit holder is constructed to be mounted to an elongated metal beam with upper and lower surfaces and rod-like coupling elements extending therebetween. The conduit holder includes a conduit path defining element with an opening defining an axis. The opening is designed to receive conduit therethrough parallel to the axis. An attachment element is fixed to the conduit path defining element and includes an elongated channel extending transverse to the axis of the conduit defining element. The channel has an external opening directed generally toward the conduit defining element and is constructed to engage a coupling element of the metal beam in the elongated channel and hold the conduit path defining element with the opening directed generally transverse to the metal beam.

Abstract: A mechanical support device assembly having a base ring, a shear washer, an adjustable riser and a lenticular washer. The adjustable riser and the lenticular washer fit together in a concave-convex manner. The shear washer fits in the base ring, and the frustum on the upper surface of the adjustable riser is adjacent the concave surface and continuous with it. The shear washer and the frustum provide support to fastener running through the assembly.

Abstract: A display with a fluid balance structure includes a screen, a supporting base, and a fluid. The supporting base connects with the screen, and includes an arc bottom provided with a plurality of hole-partition-plates, where each hole-partition-plate neighbors, at each side, a receiving space, respectively. The fluid can flow inside the supporting base and through the plural hole-partition-plates and be selectively distributed in various receiving spaces. Therefore, by changing the center of gravity for the display, a user can use one hand to adjust the angle of inclination for the screen. Further, the display is simple in structure and easy to manufacture.

Abstract: A preformed hanger rod stiffening clip that improves the strength and stability of hanger rods to withstand compression forces. Precisely positioned screw holes enable the clamping legs of the clip to close completely when the fastening assembly is tightened. Washers on each side of the respective clamping legs deform the legs tightly around the stiffening member and the hanger rod which is disposed between the stiffening member and fastening assembly. It has been found that hole placement for a screw that is used to tighten the apparatus onto the hanger rod and stiffening member is critical. Misalignment of position of the screw openings greater than or equal to 0.001 inches results in a clip that will fail standard AISC compression tests.

Abstract: A vehicle seat sliding apparatus includes a first rail adapted to be fixed to any one of a vehicle floor and a seat; and a second rail adapted to be fixed to the other one of the vehicle floor and the seat. The second rail includes an in-rail functional portion formed at an end portion of the first rail in terms of the longitudinal direction so as to project into an internal space formed by the first rail to achieve a predetermined function; a recessed portion formed around the in-rail functional portion in association with the formation of the in-rail functional portion; and a protector adapted to be mounted on an end portion of the first rail in terms of the longitudinal direction and cover the end portion thereof. The protector is formed with a projection adapted to fit the recessed portion to couple the protector and the first rail.