Abstract: A shelf mounting system wherein a shelf unit is mounted to one side of a wall covering solely by a plurality of rigid hangers interconnected by interconnecting portions thereof to the shelf unit and having installing portions thereof respectively disposed in a plurality of openings of the wall covering and bearing against the other side of the wall covering. Each hanger comprises a one-piece rod-like member of a generally uniform cross-sectional configuration throughout its length and having its installing portion defining a generally J-shape disposed in its respective opening and engaging against the other side of the wall covering in a load bearing manner. Each opening is generally of the same cross-sectional size as the cross-sectional configuration of its respective hanger.

Abstract: A ski holder comprises a vertically elongated and fixed U-section guide adjacent which a vertically elongated and movable U-section guide having a lower end provided with an abutment projecting toward the fixed guide can move. A pair of links forms a parallelogrammatic linkage with these guides for relative parallel movement. A spring urges the movable guide from a lower closed position spaced relatively close to the fixed guide into an upper open position spaced horizontally relatively far from the fixed guide. A ski set on the abutment will automatically cause the movable guide to pivot downwardly and inwardly on its links so as to clamp and hold the ski.

Abstract: A bicycle seat cover with which friction on the bicyclist is minimized. This end result is achieved by providing the cover with a compliant central portion which may be fabricated of a polyurethan foam, this central portion having a middle layer thereover of a low friction material, such as a polyethylene, and finally an outer layer over the polyethylene layer which is of soft material and which has an inner surface of low friction material, such as an acrylic resin coating, and an outer surface of a soft material, such as a suitable nylon. The outer cover fits over the bicycle seat and has an elastic ring-shaped band on the bottom portions thereof which grips the cover to the bicycle seat.

Abstract: A convertible furniture unit having upper and lower platforms which are mounted for conjoint movement. In different embodiments the upper platform comprises a bed or table and the lower platform can be structures such as a desk, a credenza and desk, and the like. Releasable locks are provided for holding the upper platform in a prone position while the lower platform is lowered. When the locks are released a torsion bar arrangement automatically applies a yieldable force urging the upper platform toward the upright position as the lower platform is raised while maintaining a horizontal attitude. Terminal movement of the upper platform is cushioned by an air pocket created in the recess of an upright housing. The upper and lower platforms are held in a upright mode by over center positioning of the pivot points which permits the upper platform to be manually pulled downwardly to convert the unit to another mode.

Abstract: A pivotally mounted flag assembly for use with rural type mail boxes to automatically indicate that a pivotally mounted door of the box has been opened. The door pivotally mounts one end of a relatively stiff wire, the opposite end of which penetrates an oppositely disposed vertical wall of the box to engage a weighted semaphore type signal, the release of which causes the signal to rotate under the force of gravity to expose a free end thereof above the mail box where it may be viewed from a distance.

Abstract: A storage structure includes at least four posts which provide the vertical framework for a rack arrangement. The posts are interconnected in pairs to form end frames and have vertical rows of slots in opposite surfaces. Longitudinally extending channels are connected to the posts by hooks having lower camming edges. After the hooks are received in the slots in the posts, the channels move downward to tighten the connection. The channels are used in matching pairs, and upwardly extending tabs are formed in the lower flange of the outer channel whereas the upper flange is formed with pockets or slots. The inner channel includes downwardly extending tabs in its upper flange, which are received in the slots or pockets of the outer channel, and similar pockets or slots in its lower flange which receive the upwardly extending tabs.

Abstract: A vehicle ignition-transmission protection enclosure is provided, whereby the ignition switch and transmission gear lever are protected from tampering and vandalism. The protection enclosure secures the transmission gear lever in combination with the ignition switch, such that movement of the former and access to the latter is prevented during installation. The protection enclosure includes an adjustable transmission lever yoke which surrounds a segment of the transmission gear lever shaft. That yoke may reside within a hinged, flanged, and contoured apparatus, comprising the remainder of the protection enclosure, that may be repeatedly and effortlessly installed and removed.

Abstract: A fitted bed covering comprises two generally rectangular pieces of cloth, each having two adjacent contoured corners and two slits extending transversely from its peripheral edge, each slit being located closely adjacent one contoured corner between that contoured corner and the adjacent non-contoured corner. One of the two pieces of rectangular cloth is disposed in overlapping relation with the other and means are provided for releasably securing the two pieces of cloth together.

Abstract: Process for assembling a slider to the fabric of an article of clothing or outfit thereof.A slider is used as made of thermoplastic material, having a portion defining at least one passage and slide slot for a ribbon and a fabric anchoring portion; the fabric is contacted with the slider anchoring zone, then ultrasonic vibrations are generated to provide partial melting for the thermoplastic material of the corresponding slider portion, at the same time applying a pressure to the fabric for causing the diffusion of the molten thermoplastic material through the fabric loops.

Abstract: A locking device for bracelets and necklaces having two ends, each provided with a chain link, includes a first plate and a second plate which are pivotably coupled together for movement about a common pivot axis between an opening and locking position. The plates each have an aperture formed therethrough aligned with the pivot axis through which one of the chain links may extend and the first plate has a hook-like end portion for receiving the other of the chain links. The second plate has an arcuate slot formed therein running in a concentric manner with respect to the pivot axis which defines an arched portion on an end portion of the second plate disposed distal to the pivot axis relative to another end portion thereof. The arched portion also runs concentrically with respect to the pivot axis and, in the locking position, is received through the other chain link received in the hook-like end portion of the first plate.

Abstract: A weather guard for quick-release attachment to a child's car seat to include a transparent shatter-proof bubble, having manually activated air vents, moisture collection trough on all sides, flexible rain diversion spouts, and a padded bottom edge, and attached to the upper half of existing children car seats by the use of quick-disconnecting snaps, loop and pile fasteners, or some other suitable devise.

Abstract: This invention relates to a jewelry clasp for securing opposite ends of a necklace chain, and more particularly to a double fold over jewelry clasp providing two sets of interlocking fastening means.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a device for hanging plants which comprises a pair of spaced board-like members. Disposed perpendicularly between and joining the boards are dowels. The dowels have apertures therethru for receiving and supporting a rod. The dowels are so spaced such that the rod passes through aligned apertures in the dowels. The rod is disposed at least midway within and between the spaced boards so that the hook of a hanger for a hanging plant, or the like, suspended from the rod, is substantially hidden from view.In an alternative embodiment, a fluorescent fixture may be disposed about the dowels so as to provide lighting for the plants.

Abstract: A gravity feed shelf for use as a component of a display device for primary packages such as bottled soft drinks in retail outlets includes a substantially rigid support frame which is forwardly and downwardly inclined and which includes front and rear support surfaces and an intermediate support surface therebetween, the support surfaces being disposed in an imaginary downwardly and forwardly inclined straight line and with elongated channel shaped chutes of extruded plastic material mounted in downwardly inclined side-by-side relation on the frame so that rows of articles such as bottles may be mounted in each chute whereby removal of the front bottle in a chute allows the remaining bottles to slide downwardly so as to render the bottles more readily accessible at the front of the shelf.

Abstract: The storage and display elevator includes a series of movable shelves or platforms suspended from a pair of continuous chains, with the chains extending about upper and lower pairs of sprocket wheels. At least one upper guide sprocket is rotatably supported beneath one of the upper sprocket wheels, and a similar lower guide sprocket is rotatably supported beneath one of the lower sprocket wheels, and a lower portion of each storage and display platform engages the teeth of the guide sprockets as the platforms move about the peripheries of the sprocket wheels, from the front to the rear, or from the rear to the front of the flights of the chains. Vertical cam tracks extend parallel to the flights of the chains, and cam followers engage the vertical cam tracks during vertical movement and engage the teeth of the guide sprockets during arcuate movement from a front to a rear flight or from a rear to a front flight.

Abstract: A woven stringer for a slide fastener has reinforcing projections integral with molded coupling elements. The reinforcing projections extend only along upper connecting threads of four spaced connecting threads upon which the coupling elements are molded to permit free compressing and flexing of the lower connecting threads.

Abstract: A bight of a cable is wrapped around a sliding wedge thimble which, when one or both of the cable parts is pulled, jams the cable parts between convergent sides of the wedge thimble and opposed convergent sides of a casing. A key, when engaged through registering keyways of the wedge thimble and casing, limits the sliding movement of the wedge thimble so that the latter does not jam the cable parts but, rather, permits the cable to slip lengthwise around it. The key is tapered, and the keyways are so arranged that they serve to unjam the cable when the key is forced through the keyways.

Abstract: A mechanical magnetic key operated door lock structure particularly adapted for use in hotel locksets. An occupancy indicator is incorporated in the lock structure to indicate that the lockset is locked from the inside, thus insuring privacy for the hotel guest. In addition, means operable from outside the lock structure is provided for changing the combination of the lock so that a newly arriving guest may be provided with a key having a different combination from that used by the previous guest.

Abstract: A separable slide fastener has a separable end stop assembly including a pair of pin members each formed, by injection molding, on one of a pair of fastener stringers along a bottom end portion of an inner longitudinal edge thereof, and means for holding the pair of pin members in collateral relation to couple the stringers at their bottom ends. A pair of reinforcing wing members are each formed integrally with one of the pin members and extend therefrom so as to overlie an inner marginal portion of one reinforcing film attached to a respective one of stringer tapes. Each wing member has an outer edge extending substantially parallel to one of the pin members and disposed slightly outwardly of an outermost side edge of a slider.

Abstract: A holding device for supporting articles such as handbags, newspapers and packages underneath a table top in a dining area, the device being provided with a pivotal attachment which can be secured to any vertical surface underneath a table or to an under-surface of the table top. The holding device is provided with one or more holding members which are pivotally supported to make the holding members more adaptable for supporting the articles whether the holding device is secured from a vertical or a horizontal table surface. The pivotal attachment may possess a reticulated construction adapted for attachment to an arcuate table surface.