Abstract: A base member of a push pin is formed by casting or molding, and a pin is inserted pointed end first into a hole in the base member and forced through the base member until the end opposite thereof lies below the surface of the base member. The material of the base member is then flowed over the end of the pin, by mechanical or heat techniques, to form a substantially complete layer over the end of the pin within the base member. The pins preferably extend at an acute angle to a flat surface of the base member. The push pin may have pins extending from opposite surfaces thereof, a loop shaped projection adapted to be affixed to a wire, or a hinge separating the base member into a hook portion and a portion carrying one or more pins. The push pin may have a contoured base member to facilitate the affixing of a picture wire to a hook formed on the base member.

Abstract: A shelf bracket assembly includes a bracket having a plate and a pair of flanges defining three orthogonal mounting surfaces. A clamp assembly is slidably mounted on one of the flanges, for clamping a shelf to the top of the other flange. A shelf extends between a pair of such brackets, and may be an expansible shelf.

Abstract: In a die casting technique, a first element is die cast with a cavity formed by a core, the first element having an interlocking surface such as a projection or shaped aperture. The core is then removed, and a second element is cast to extend into alignment with the cavity, employing the interlocking surface of the first element for a portion of the die in the formation of the second element. The second element is thereby interlocked with the first element to form a unitary article. The unitary article may be in the form of a hanger adaptable for use in extending a cord for suspending an object. The hanger has a body portion with a hole extending therethrough, one end of the hole being enlarged for receiving and holding therein the knot of a cord. A loop shaped portion of the hanger extends over the enlarged end of the hole. The loop shaped portion is rigidly affixed to the body portion, and serves as a hook.

Abstract: A locking pulley assembly includes a pulley adapted to be affixed to a surface, a pull handle, a swivel hook, and a cord extending between the swivel hook and the handle around the pulley wheel. The pulley includes a unitary pulley wheel having locking grooves and coaxial frustoconical bearing surfaces, the pulley wheel being mounted for rotation in a unitary frame having inwardly facing frustoconical bearing surfaces engaging the bearing surfaces of the pulley wheel to form a rotatable joint. The handle is comprised of a cylindrical member having a central axial hole with reduced diameter at its central portion for holding a knotted end of the cord. The handle also has a slot at each end thereof of width slightly less than the diameter of the cord, to enable the handle to hold the cord. The swivel hook has a first element adapted to be affixed to the other end of the cord, and a hook pivotally mounted on the first member.

Abstract: A base member of a push pin is formed by casting or molding, and a pin is inserted pointed end first into a hole in the base member and forced through the base member until the end opposite thereof lies below the surface of the base member. The material of the base member is then flowed over the end of the pin, by mechanical or heat techniques, to form a substantially complete layer over the end of the pin within the base member. The pins preferably extend at an acute angle to a flat surface of the base member. The push pin may have pins extending from opposite surfaces thereof, a loop shaped projection adapted to be affixed to a wire, or a hinge separating the base member into a hook portion and a portion carrying one or more pins. The push pin may have a contoured base member to facilitate the affixing of a picture wire to a hook formed on the base member.

Abstract: A swivel hook has a hook member with a frustoconical projection terminating in a cylindrical extension of diameter less than the smaller diameter end of the frustoconical portion. The mounting member for the swivel hook has a frustoconical hole into which the frustoconical projection is fitted. The elements of the swivel hook are adapted to be cast of a metal or molded of a plastic, in such a manner that the bearing surfaces of one of the elements forms a part of the die for the bearing surfaces of the other element. During the casting or molding process, the cylindrical extension is beyond the frustoconical hole, and the elements are moved relative to each other following casting or molding to move the cylindrical extension into alignment with the frustoconical hole.

Abstract: A base member of a push pin is formed by casting or molding, and a pin is inserted pointed end first into a hole in the base member and forced through the base member until the end opposite thereof lies below the surface of the base member. The material of the base member is then flowed over the end of the pin, by mechanical or heat techniques, to form a substantially complete layer over the end of the pin within the base member. The pins preferably extend at an acute angle to a flat surface of the base member. The push pin may have pins extending from opposite surfaces thereof, a loop shaped projection adapted to be affixed to a wire, or a hinge separating the base member into a hook portion and a portion carrying one or more pins. The push pin may have a contoured base member to facilitate the affixing of a picture wire to a hook formed on the base member.

Abstract: A die casting process for forming an article having first and second elements intercoupled for pivotal or sliding movement. A first element is formed, as by casting, and the second element is cast with the bearing region of the first element forming a mold for the bearing region of the second element. The casting may be effected in movable dies, with the elements being moved either linearly or arcuately to the different die positions for sequentially casting the first and second elements. Freedom of the joint between the two elements is obtained by stressing the first element before the second element is cast thereabout, so that upon placing of the casting process the bearing regions of the first element spring back to their original position to enable free pivotal or sliding movement between the elements.

Abstract: A locking pulley assembly includes a pulley adapted to be affixed to a surface, a pull handle, a swivel hook, and a cord extending between the swivel hook and the handle around the pulley wheel. The pulley includes a unitary pulley wheel having locking grooves and coaxial frustoconical bearing surfaces, the pulley wheel being mounted for rotation in a unitary frame having inwardly facing frustoconical bearing surfaces engaging the bearing surfaces of the pulley wheel to form a rotatable joint. The handle is comprised of a cylindrical member having a central axial hole with reduced diameter at its central portion for holding a knotted end of the cord. The handle also has a slot at each end thereof of width slightly less than the diameter of the cord, to enable the handle to hold the cord. The swivel hook has a first element adapted to be affixed to the other end of the cord, and a hook pivotally mounted on the first member.