Abstract: An improved vibrator for architectural or civil engineering use is disclosed. The vibrator includes a vibrating means which is either a conventional reciprocating or rotating vibrator, and a suction means which is integrally formed with the vibrating means and has at least one suction member to be attached to the forming molds. The suction means of the improved vibrator enables an air tight connection between the vibrator and the forming molds. The suction means is substantially in the shape of a disc with an air passage formed therein to be operated via an air pump to produce a low pressure area in the disc body. The suction member comprises at least one flexible gasket at the periphery of the disc body which is attached to the forming mold to form an ideal attachment.

Abstract: A mounting for a stepping motor (42) in a peristaltic pump (20) is provided. The mounting includes a first bracket (81) which rigidly scures stepping motor housing (58) in a radial direction while providing a bearing assembly (96) connecting the first bracket (81) and the stepping motor housing (58) to allow for free rotational movement. A second bracket (62) is also secured to the stepping motor housing (58) which includes at least one spring (72) which dampens tangential forces.

Abstract: A seat lifter for a vehicular seat comprises spaced side base members; and front and rear lift mechanisms which are mounted on front and rear portions of the side base members for adjusting the heights of front and rear portions of a seat cushion respectively. Each lift mechanism comprises a pivot shaft extending across the side base members, brackets secured to the pivot shaft to rotate therewith, arm members pivotally connected to the brackets and connected to the seat cushion, a sector gear pivotally connected to one of the side base members and pivotally moved together with the pivot shaft, a pinion meshed with the sector gear, and a handling knob mounted on the side base member and having the pinion connected thereto.

Abstract: An enclosed patio table adapted for mounting on a horizontal fence railing has a generally rectangular frame formed by an extruded aluminum member having an overlying flange formed a channel which receives edge portions of a rectangular rigid base sheet. An enclosure is mounted on the frame for movement between open and closed positions to form a protected environment for storage of food and beverages. A pair of spaced clamping mechanisms are mounted on the frame, beneath the base sheet, for clamping engagement with a horizontal fence railing.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a unique method for mounting and supporting a printer used with personal computers. The invention, a Vertical Printer Stand, is comprised of a printer stand base, printer support brackets that support the printer in a vertical position, adhesive backed mounts that attach to the printer side walls, and straps that attach to the adhesive mounts and around the printer, securing the printer to the stand. The entire assembly is then typically mounted to the wall using standard wall mount fasteners, with the printer mounted parallel to the wall. The primary purpose of this invention is to remove the printer from the desk and free up valuable desk and office space. The paper may either feed from the floor, desk top, or from an optional paper feed tray.

Abstract: A unitary device for supporting a pipe or other conduit operable to make a secure connection to a wooden joist or other frame member.

Abstract: An overhead door mechanism with torsion type counterbalance springs includes a spring adjustment device comprising a housing suitable for attachment to a horizontal shaft and a gearing mechanism that allows angular adjustment of the attached end of the spring relative to the shaft. The gearing mechanism includes a toothed ring gear member adapted for connection to the spring and rotatably mounted in the housing. A threaded worm is also mounted in the housing so that it engages the teeth of the toothed member. Rotation of the threaded worm induces a corresponding rotation of the toothed member. The rotation, when conveyed to one end of a spring that is fixed at its other end causes the spring torsion to be altered without releasing the spring from retention by the adjustment mechanism.

Abstract: In a lockable elevating mechanism for the continuous adjustment of chair seats, table tops or the like, a guide sleeve (1), attachable to a pedestal (4), and a length-adjustable lockable gas spring (8) are proposed, the piston rod (10) of which is connected axially fixed but detachable with the bottom of the guide sleeve (1). The housing (9) of the gas spring (8) can be connected axially fixed, but basically detachable, with a chair seat or the like by means of an upper fastening segment (21) seated in corresponding collar (22). An activating rod (26) extends upwardly from the housing (9). In order to easily detach the gas spring (8) from the chair seat or the table top, the housing (9) of the gas spring (8) is disposed radially fixed in an additional tube (20) having the fastening segment (21), wherein one end of the housing (9) axially rests against a stop in the area of the fastening segment (21) and wherein the other end rests against a fastening element (24), detachably connected with the tube (20).

Abstract: A manually operable four-way automotive seat adjustment assembly is disclosed. The assembly includes a fore and aft adjustment mechanism together with a vertical adjustment mechanism that enables the seat frame member to pivot up and down relative to the carriage/base subassembly. A combination quadrant/lift link is pivotably mounted to the seat frame member and has a support pin fixedly attached thereto at a point radially spaced from the pivot point of the quadrant. The support pin is journalled to a mounting bracket that is slidably mounted to the carriage member so that the bracket can take up the fore and aft movement of the support pin as the quadrant rotates with the raising and lowering of the seat frame. The mounting bracket is preferably made of a hard plastic material to reduce noise and provide ease of operation.

Abstract: A bundling strap, such as used for bundling a group of wires, includes a spring device for grasping a thin rib or the like thereby avoiding the need for drilling a hole according to the customary practice.

Abstract: A plastic guide is provided for mounting a headrest to a vehicle seat back. The guide is an elongated plastic member having a through bore, locking tangs on one end, intermediate shoulders, which terminate in spaced fingers, a trim flange on the other end, and a spring finger entering the bore. The guide is inserted through a hole in the upholstery of a trimmed seat back and through aligned apertures in a seat frame tube so that the locking tangs cooperate with the shoulders to lock the guide to the tube and the fingers snap over the tube to prevent relative rotation. The spring finger engages detent notches in the headrest support post to position the headrest relative to the seat back. An axial slot in the guide permits insertion of an elongated tool to pry the spring finger out of a locking notch to enable removal of the post to separate the headrest from the seat back.

Abstract: An aid to locating vehicles in crowded parking areas comprises a bracket which engages a vehicle side window and a flagstaff which is supported in the bracket. The angular orientation of the flagstaff relative to the bracket is adjustable without the aid of tools to place the flagstaff in a vertical orientation regardless of the vehicle body style and corresponding side window configuration.

Abstract: A packaged balloon shade is folded initially in laterally extending pleats, to minimize the amount of unsightly wrinkling apparent in the hung drape, to facilitate manufacture and installation, and to avoid unnecessary waste of cord used for the operating drawstrings.

Abstract: A swivel mount for mounting cameras and other such instruments on supports such as tripods. A base member is mounted to the support, with a spherical ball mounted for swivel movement on the base. Cam actuating means is provided to selectively loosen the ball for movement or to lock the ball against relative movement. An annular cap is included to hold the ball in position on the base. Resilient means including a spring washer is disposed between the ball and base means, and a resilient O-ring is disposed between the ball and an internal surface of the cap.

Abstract: A clipboard for removably mounting on the steering wheel of a vehicle, as well as a boat, which clipboard includes a flat support plate provided with a top flange having a slot for receiving a top segment of the steering wheel and a bottom flange terminating the bottom end of the plate for engaging a bottom portion of the steering wheel. A center clip is attached to the upper center portion of the support plate and one or more side clips can also be secured to the support plate on one or both sides of the center clip or elsewhere on the support plate, as desired.

Abstract: A corner mounting unit for a computer and like equipment quickly attaches to two adjoining surfaces at the same height. The mounting unit includes a frame having a slightly elevated plate with attachments positioned at selected locations whereby computer components or accessories may be positioned and firmly supported directly or indirectly at any of such variety of locations. A keyboard or bridging surface is captured by the frame and extends forwardly of the unit at a lower elevation and bridging the included angle between the adjoining surfaces. A separate adjustable keyboard may be employed. Also adjustable monitor turntables or swing arm attachments may be secured to the unit to position the computer components or accessories at the desired location for effective use. The unit eliminates the need for an expensive and complex intermediate or third top and the requisite hardware.

Abstract: A support for bathroom objects and the like has a substantially horizontal supporting member with a hole for passing a holder therethrough, and at least one bend extending from one end of the supporting member downwardly therefrom. The supporting member can be provided with a depression for a soap dish, an opening for a glass, openings for toothbrushes, and a central opening between the toothbrush openings for a toothbrush container.

Abstract: A hanger clip of a type for use with conventional suspended ceiling beams that have L-shaped beams along the wall of a room to which the ceiling is applied and vertical T-shaped beams extending transversely of the room, which hanger clip can be used with both beans but is formed with a return section which permits the hanger to suspend items from the L-shaped section so that they will be against the walls of the room but which can additionally be used with the vertical T-shaped beams for midroom suspensions.

Abstract: A straight line, side opening dead end cable clamp includes a pivotally mounted keeper that is spring loaded on the cable clamp body to urge the keeper into an open position. The body of the clamp has a very low profile permitting it to be formed in a mold that has a straight parting line. A cable receiving groove is formed in the body at an angle to bring the axis of the cable in line with the supporting clevis. The keeper has an elongated cable compression member that is maintained in alignment with the cable receiving groove. A single and a double U bolt design are disclosed. The compressive force applied to the cable by the cable compression member and the cable supported groove in the body is maximum at the supportive end of the clamp and minimum at the mouth of the clamp. A double loop spring member couples the keeper to the body and urges the keeper to an open position to permit access to the cable receiving groove.

Abstract: A tissue box holder is provided for mounting on a surface such as an automobile dash board. The tissue box has walls that are collapsible inward when not in use.