Abstract: A cycle seat clamp for selectively securing a cycle seat having a saddle and a truss to support posts having differing sizes is comprised of a first receptacle for receiving a support post of one size, a second receptacle connected to the first receptacle for receiving a support post of a second size, and a compression member for compressing one of the receptacles against a received support post to secure the cycle seat thereon. Also disclosed is a cycle seat comprising a clamp of the foregoing type.

Abstract: An improved seat base for a swivel type seat in which the base's seat support and pedestal are connected together in swivel relation by a thrust bearing of inverted conical configuration. In preferred form, a latch dog is movable between a latch position defined by a latch seat in the outer bearing collar for preventing swivel type rotation of the seat, and a release position where the latch dog is withdrawn from the latch seat into the interior of the thrust bearing for allowing swivel type rotation of the seat. The latch dog is pivotable on a horizontal axis oriented above the thrust bearing between those two positions through a latch post in the inner bearing collar by use of a lift arm connected thereto, the lift arm having a handle located adjacent to the seat's front edge.

Abstract: At least a pair of separate cushioning members are interconnected by an overlying face of a cover and disposed side by side at the side regions, border strips are secured each along one of their edges to a corresponding inner skin overlying one main face of a cushioning member, at the opposite main faces corresponding cover sheets are secured at the other edges of the border strips; the interconnecting cover overlies the inner skins and is secured along its periphery to them and to the first-mentioned edges of the border strips.The method includes joining two border strips each to one edge of an inner skin, drawing them round a cushioning member and securing a cover sheet to each, over laying an additional cover sheet over both skins and securing it peripherally to them and the adjacent edges of the border strips forming two pouches one to both sides of a hingeable fold zone of the overlying cover sheet.

Abstract: A pad mounted for resting on the top surface of a water bed reciprocates vertically to displace water forming waves in the water of the water bed, for relaxing a user. The speed, amplitude and time of operation of the pad is variable to the desires of the user.

Abstract: An ajustable shelf assembly which, in a four corner post embodiment, preferably includes novel latch structure at each of the opposed front corners of the assembly. Each latch structure is comprised of a flex arm with a latch finger mounted on one end, the flex arm being connected to the shelf at the other end. The flex arm, which preferably is inherently flexible, is normally in a connect position generally parallel to the front edge of the shelf, the latch finger being received in a front corner post hole in that connect position, thereby connecting the shelf and corner post into a shelf assembly. The flex arm's latch finger is retracted from the connect position simply by depressing or flexing the flex arm out of the front edge parallel position by temporarily exerting a force thereon generally normal to the shelf's front edge, thereby permitting the shelf to be easily assembled with or disassembled from the corner post by exerting a manual force on the flex arm generally normal to the shelf's front edge.

Abstract: A locking device for preventing the theft of certain vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. The device is designed to mount on the shift lever of certain types of automatic transmissions and prevent shifting out of the PARK position, thus preventing theft of the automobile, even though the engine may be started by unauthorized means. The device is readily attachable to automatic transmission shift levers of the type for which it is designed, cannot be removed without a key, is positive in operation so as to prevent shifting of the transmission when locked, is simple and economical to manufacture, and is reliable and effective in preventing unauthorized operation of a vehicle.

Abstract: A flush mountable door lock includes a recessed body member, a lock bolt slidably mounted on the body member, and a paddle-shaped operating handle for moving the bolt. The handle is movable between nested and projected positions. A bolt actuator extends from the handle into a receiving formation provided on the bolt for drivingly interconnecting the handle and the bolt to effect retracting and extending movements of the bolt when the handle is moved toward its projected and retracted positions. A torsion coil spring is interposed between the body member and the handle, and serves the several functions of biasing the handle toward its nested position, maintaining play-free engagement between the handle and the body member when the handle is nested, and maintaining a play-free driving connection between the handle and the bolt when the handle is projected.

Abstract: The invention consists of a screw cap assembly including a manually operable handle piece rotatable in both directions, a cylindrical case mechanically coupled with the handle piece for unitary rotation therewith, a key-operable cylinder lock mounted in the cylindrical case and capable of rotating only partially and independently therefrom when key-operated from outside, and a screw plug proper operably connected with the handle piece through the cylindrical case. The plug can be rotated in both screw-advancing and screw-retracting directions when the cylinder lock is key-operated to its unlocked position but only in the screw-advancing direction when the lock is in its locked position.

Abstract: A locking mechanism is provided having a frame for mounting on a door or other closure. A movable bolt is supported on the frame for movements between extended and withdrawn positions. An additional member is mounted on the frame for slidable movements generally parallel to the bolt. At least two locking means are incorporated into the locking mechanism, the first of which releasably connects the bolt to the member, and the second of which releasably positions the member with respect to the frame. With the first locking means engaged, the bolt is movable together with the member. With both the first and second locking means engaged, the bolt is locked in the extended position. A securing means engagable with the first locking means prevents release of the first locking means. The locking mechanism is particularly adapted for use on storage compartments wherein a renter of the compartment will gain access by way of the first locking means and the owner will gain access by way of the second locking means.

Abstract: An upper mattress for reclining or seating furniture comprises a foam substance member preferably divided horizontally into two symmetrical halves. A plurality of cavities extend through the middle of the member or between the halves transversely to the longitudinal axis of the mattress. Each cavity is defined by a wall having a step forming a horizontal support shoulder extending parallel to the longitudinal axis of the cavity. The shoulder is arranged between the apex of the cavity and the median plane so that the resilient reaction force of the mattress increases continuously with increasing loading and then, when the support shoulder is deflected so as to come into contact with an opposite part of the cavity wall, assumes a progressively increasing value.

Abstract: The canopy is mounted on the backrest portion of the furniture frame to pivot into a number of positions to provide shade for an occupant. The canopy may be secured to the furniture frame via a clamp means without any need to modify the furniture frame.

Abstract: A child's seat which is attachable to a table top or the like for seating the child at the same level as other people seated at the same table. The seat has a fixed, lightweight and rigid frame, with a seat and seat back. The frame has an upper supporting surface which rests on the table and a lower support leg which is held against the underside of the table. Both the supporting surface and the lower support legs diverge to make the seat more stable when it is attached to a table.

Abstract: A float assembly adapted to be mounted on an elongated collapsible belt to form a floatable boom. The assembly includes a support with attachment structure for mounting the float assembly on the belt. A float member is hinged to the support to be rotatable between a first position adjacent to the belt for storage and a second position laterally extended from the belt for facilitating floatation of the boom. The float member is also mounted for limited angular displacement with respect to the longitudinal axis of the belt when in the second position.

Abstract: The invention relates to a corner support for a shelving system of the type described in Canadian Patent No. 1,030,905. The corner support is generally triangular in shape when seen in top view, and has a rear end formed on one leg of the triangular shape and a front end formed on another leg of the triangular shape. Vertically spaced bars are disposed in the rear end to engage with holding notches of the corner posts of the shelving system, and the front end receives a downwardly depending portion of a corner of a shelf. Thus, the corner support is held at and by the corner post, and in turn, holds a corner of the shelf.

Abstract: A bracket having a flat rack is provided with upstanding front and rear flanges to which inwardly opening outwardly offset channels are connected. The bracket is slipped longitudinally on the underside of a removable shelf, so that the front and rear edge portions of the shelf are engaged thereby. Longitudinal openings for inverted stemware bases are provided in the front flange, with rearwardly extending slots for the stems thereof in communication with the centers of such openings. When such shelf is repositioned, the rack is located directly thereunder with the front and rear flanges offset inwardly of the front and rear edges of the shelf to insure stability of the bracket on the shelf. Thus, inverted stemware can be hung thereon by simply passing the bases through the opening and the stems into the corresponding slots.

Abstract: A swivel connector between a hose reel and a source of product has a first body secured to the source of product and a second body secured to the hose reel. The first body has a plurality of stepped bores cooperating with various outer surfaces of the second body. A pair of non-metallic, non-corrosive bearings is disposed between two different stepped bores and two different outer surfaces with a seal ring disposed therebetween. A plastic thrust ring is disposed between a shoulder of the first body and a first surface of a thrust flange of the second body to absorb the thrust due to relative movement of the second body into the first body. The thrust flange has a second surface, which is parallel to the first surface, against which a first wear ring bears. The first wear ring has a plurality of balls bearing thereagainst on its side remote from the thrust flange. A retainer is supported on the first body and has a flange providing a surface against which a second wear ring abuts.

Abstract: An upright adjustable rail mounting assembly for adjustably attaching horizontally mounting rails to a pair of slotted uprights by use of an adjustable locking bracket. The rail flanges facilitate mounting of a container assembly provided with means for engagement with the rails. The bracket and rail mounting assembly permit fractional adjustment vertically, and the locking bracket is removable for compact shipping. An alternative locking bracket has a bend to prevent angular disorientation of the bracket with respect to the mounting rail.

Abstract: A double cylinder lock constructed with a single tailpiece driver and a clutch. The interior lock key can be extracted only when the lock bolt is retracted and not when the lock bolt is extended. The driver and clutch arrangement prevent either cylinder from becoming out of time, regardless of which cylinder is used to throw the bolt.

Abstract: A carrier having a plurality of transport channels arranged in stacked parallel relationship for receiving semiconductive wafers is provided with a pair of oppositely facing recessed regions extending partially into the transport channels. In each of these recessed regions a stop member is pivotally mounted and spring-loaded for automatic movement between an inoperative position out of the transport channels to permit passage of the semiconductive wafers therethrough, when the carrier is set down, and an operative position protruding into the transport channels and blocking passage of the semiconductive wafers therethrough to impede spillage of any semiconductive wafers contained in the carrier, when the carrier is picked up.

Abstract: An inclined retaining wall for retaining and securing the slope of an inclined piece of terrain comprises a plurality of horizontal rows of prism-shaped elements, which rows of elements are superimposed one upon the other in a relationship staggered rearwardly in upward direction. The elements of each row are spaced relative to one another leaving gaps therebetween, and a base at the foot of said inclined piece of terrain supports a lowermost row of the elements. Each element of a superimposed one of the said rows bridges a corresponding gap in the next adjacent row therebeneath and is aligned in an inclined series with an element in any second row therebeneath or thereabove. Some or all elements have a hollow soil-fillable interior open at the top end and at the bottom end of such element, whereby plants planted in the soil at the open top end of one of these elements can extend their roots through the open bottom end of that element into the soil therebeneath.