Abstract: A spraying system is provided with a plurality of spray sections, a discharge line coupled to each of the spray sections, and a control valve connected to each discharge line for regulating the flow of liquid from the discharge line to the spray section. The control valves are mounted in side-by-side relation and each have a housing with outwardly projecting retaining flanges formed thereon. The spraying systems also including plastic mounting clamps for connecting together the retaining flanges of adjacent control valves. The plastic mounting clamps each having separate first and second clamping members. The first and second clamping members each having a respective retaining section secured in overlying relation to the retaining flanges of adjacent control valves for captively securing the retaining flanges together.

Abstract: An automatic liquid spraying device includes a housing having a wall with a liquid outlet, a liquid container disposed within the housing, and a nozzle member which is installed on an upper end portion of the container and which has a front face formed with a spraying port, and a top surface formed with a groove. A driving unit includes a nozzle activating member, which can press automatically the nozzle member to move toward the container and which has an engagement portion, that engages fittingly the groove in the nozzle member when the nozzle member is pressed by the nozzle activating member to move relative to the container, thereby registering the spraying port in the nozzle member with the liquid outlet in the housing.

Abstract: A retaining ring is disclosed for joining first and second flow members, The retaining ring includes a ring body having an axial passage, and securing structures for connecting the ring body to mating structures on the first flow member. An annular end is formed onto the ring body at an end of the axial passage. The annular end includes an aperture for admitting the second flow member and retaining or portion of the second flow member in conjunction with the first flow member. One or more leaf springs are formed integrally on the annular end adjacent to the aperture, for applying an axially-directed biasing force sufficient to urge first and second flow members into contact and also allow rotational indexing of the second flow member without disconnecting or loosening the ring body.

Abstract: A shower caddy incorporating a moisturizing/bathing solution dispensing apparatus including an in line diverter valve for diverting the flow of shower water through a mixing chamber and back to the shower head by selectively positioning a diverter knob. A shower caddy extends downward from the diverter valve assembly and has compartments for storing a number of bathing items such as sponges, soaps, and other bathing items, shampoos and conditioners. A pair of fog free mirrors extend from a bendable arm and are articulateable in a manner such that a person rinsing their hair can view the image in one of the mirrors by looking at the second mirror to insure that the conditioner and shampoo are properly rinsed from the hair.

Abstract: A liquid sprayer with two side-by-side containers, an interconnecting bridge, and a nozzle insert positioned interiorly of the bridge. Alternatively, a two container piggyback liquid sprayer, a button actuator and a nozzle insert positioned interiorly of the button. One container is for product such as paint, etc., and the other container contains propellant. Very high product/propellant ratios are obtained. An intermediate portion of the nozzle insert has a venturi constriction with an internal propellant outlet orifice. Two product channels transverse to the nozzle insert longitudinal axis overlap the internal outlet orifice by approximately one-half. An outer frustoconical surface surrounds the internal venturi constriction outlet. An expansion chamber diameter is greater than the diameter of both the venturi constriction outlet orifice and the outer frustoconical surface adjacent this orifice.

Abstract: A trigger sprayer is constructed with a removable foamer insert that may be removed to allow the sprayer to dispense liquid only in a spray pattern or may be inserted to allow the sprayer to dispense liquid only in a foaming pattern. In addition, the foamer insert is specifically designed to generate a more even distribution of foam in the foaming pattern.

Abstract: The invention consists of a dual spray head for dispensing a liquid from a container in a vertical position or in an inverted position. A first spray having a long tubular conduit reaching from the spray to a point near the bottom of the container for spraying in a vertical position and a second spray having a short tubular conduit reaching from the spray to a point near the top of the container for dispensing a liquid in an inverted position. The dual spray head may be used in either a pressurized container or a regular container.

Abstract: A pressure controlling device of a paint container for use in conjunction with a paint spray gun is composed of a pressure stabilizing plug capable of regulating the air discharge in accordance with the magnitude of the air pressure that is admitted to the paint container. The device is further composed of an air valve piece capable of displacing to control the entry of an appropriate amount of air into the paint container so as to keep the air pressure of the paint container constant. The device is provided with an adjustment nut for adjusting the elastic force of the pressure stabilizing plug in accordance with the desired thickness of a coating.

Abstract: An improved sugar slurry spray discharge nozzle (10) is shown for co-spraying steam into the sugar slurry spray. The nozzle (10) finds particular suitability for use in the applying of a sugar coating solution or slurry to a Ready-To-Eat breakfast cereal base in an enrober. By virtue of providing a steam assist to the spraying of the sticky sugar coating solution, desirable reductions in downtime for cleaning of the enrober are achieved. The improved nozzle includes a cylindrical steam chamber (14), an axially extending slurry supply tube (22) disposed therein having a discharge port (25) and orifice for discharging steam into the slurry discharge such as opposed pair of arcuate steam discharge slits (66, 68) proximate the slurry tube discharge port (25). The steam discharge atomizes the slurry discharge spray and provides heat energy to the spray with the result that the slurry is applied to the cereal base with reduced sugar build-up on the enrober.

Abstract: A spray nozzle assembly is disclosed which includes a nozzle body having opposed inlet and outlet ends and an elongated passage extending therebetween. A fluid inlet passage communicates with the elongated passage through a side wall of the nozzle body. A member is disposed within the elongated passage and has a neck portion, a head portion, and an air passage extending therethrough. An annular chamber is defined by the elongated passage and the neck portion. The head portion cooperates with a shoulder defined within the elongated passage and has an outflow slot intersecting the air passage. Fluid is fed through the fluid inlet passage into the annular chamber, is metered into the outflow slot, and therein mixed with air emanating from the air passage.

Abstract: A hose nozzle allowing one hand control for water stream pattern and flow rate is disclosed. The hose nozzle has a tubular body having a connector end for mating with the connector end of a hose. A hand grip having a plurality of finger notches is located around the tubular body. The hand grip allows the nozzle to be held between a user's fingers and palm. An outer sleeve member and an annular beveled collar are located in sufficient proximity to the hand grip to allow manual actuation by a user's index finger and thumb. The outer sleeve member and the annular collar may be extended or retracted by rotation. The outer sleeve member has a closed end wall with an aperture. An inner stem is located within the outer sleeve and is in fluid communication with the tubular body. The inner stem has an orifice which allows water to flow out of the inner stem and through the aperture when the outer cylinder is extended.

Abstract: A liquid delivery nozzle having a circular dispersion plate having an upwardly facing concave side spaced from an output end or orifice of a tube connected to a water supply which may deliver water to the output end at a pressure in the range of 0.3 to 0.5 bars. The water issuing from the output end impacts on the concave side and spreads thereover to fly off the periphery of the plate in the form of drops having little or no vertical velocity component. The major part of the water issuing from the tube is converted into large drops of at least 0.7 mm in diameter. The nozzle can be used in an installation to prevent, suppress or impede the occurrence or development of explosions.

Abstract: An elastomeric vaporizing injection nozzle for pipeline applications that provides an adjustable fluid flow rate, and a uniform, consistent and predictable spray pattern.

Abstract: A direct injection fuel injector and method of operation wherein high fuel pressure exerting an opening force on an injection valve is slightly overbalanced by a return spring tending to close the valve. A first solenoid acts to open the valve against the excess return spring force and a second solenoid acts to close the valve when the first solenoid is de-energized. Rapid valve closing is provided by energizing the second solenoid before de-energizing the first solenoid, the force of the second solenoid when the valve is open being insufficient to overcome the force of the first solenoid holding the valve open. Thus, the second solenoid magnetic force is fully developed and quickly closes the injection valve when the first solenoid is de-energized. Various additional features are disclosed.

Abstract: The method of controlling the speed of the last regular drive unit of a center pivot irrigation system having a corner irrigation system pivotally connected thereto is disclosed comprising the steps of: placing a pressure transducer at the downstream side of the main water line for monitoring the changes in main water line pressure as the sprinklers on the extension water line are sequenced; driving the last regular drive unit at a predetermined speed; recording the output of the pressure transducer at predetermined intervals; comparing the recorded output at the predetermined intervals to the pressure recorded when all the sprinklers on the extension line are turned off; and varying the speed of the last regular drive unit according to the formula NEW SPEED=(END PRESSURE/RETRACTED END PRESSURE).sup.1/2 .times.L.R.D.U. SPEED SETTING.

Abstract: An irrigation system is disclosed which includes a center pivot support having an elongated main water boom pivotally connected thereto which extends outwardly therefrom. An elongated extension boom is pivotally connected at its inner end to the outer end of the main boom and is supported by a steerable drive tower. A corner arm sensor is provided for sensing the angle of the extension boom with respect to the main boom. First and second lines of sprinklers are provided on the main boom along the length thereof with the nozzle size thereof increasing from the inner to outer ends thereof. A third line of sprinklers are positioned on the extension boom along the length thereof, the nozzle size of which increases from the inner end of the extension boom to the outer end thereof. A fourth line of second sprinklers are also positioned on the extension boom along the length thereof, the nozzle size of which increases from the outer end of the extension boom to the inner end thereof.

Abstract: Apparatus for applying foamed plastic material on a roof deck comprises a wheeled frame moveable along the deck and carrying a foamed plastic dispenser support and drive assembly which extends transverse to the direction of movement of the frame and which includes a carriage reciprocable in opposite directions along a linear carriage path and supporting a foamed plastic dispenser for reciprocation therewith and for pivotal displacement relative thereto at each of the opposite ends of the carriage path about a horizontal axis transverse to the carriage path so as to pivot the dispenser for discharging the foamed plastic material laterally outwardly of the ends of the support and drive assembly.

Abstract: A system for gasifying styrofoam and liquefying the resulting gas to a liquid styrofoam. This system is particularly useful for disposition of the styrofoam onto which non-meltable substances adhere. The system includes a pulverizing mechanism for pulverizing a lump of styrofoam and a melting vessel for melting the pulverized styrofoam. The resulting melt is filtered by a strainer to remove the non-meltable substances. The filtered styrofoam melt is transferred to a gasifying vessel for vaporization. The styrofoam gas (combustible gas) is then condensed by a gas cooler. A gas leaking from the melting vessel to the pulverizing mechanism through the constant volume feeder is discharged by a discharge line. The styrofoam gas is a combustible gas so that it may be used as a fuel gas for a gas burner. Part or all of the styrofoam gas is condensed by the gas cooler and recovered as a fuel oil.

Abstract: A wood chipper includes a housing having an inlet and an outlet and a cutting assembly disposed within the housing between the inlet and the outlet and a chute disposed about and overhanging the outlet to form a space therebetween.

Abstract: Milling/sizing apparatus which includes individual and/or nested sieves each of which may also include a quantity of beads, disks and/or other geometric or non-geometric shapes. The sieves can be rotated, vibrated or agitated in any and all combinations by various methods to achieve independently horizontal rotation and vertical reciprocation (similar to a merry-go-round) to efficiently segregate, size or mill cohesive and polydisperse powder particles to specific size ranges. The invention also contemplates a method for using the apparatus in the sizing and quantification of aggregated particles of cohesive disperse powders.

Abstract: A lining element (10) for mounting onto an inner surface of a drum mantle (56) in a grinding mill, comprising an elongated lifter member (12) of a wear resistant material adapted to be axially oriented with respect to the drum mantle and to project radially into the drum, and an elongated single-piece support member (26) of an elastomeric material adapted to resiliently support the elongated lifter member over a full length thereof above the inner surface of the drum mantle. The support member is extended peripherally in a rearward direction with respect to an operational forward direction of rotation of the drum into contact with a subsequent lining element (10) to be mounted onto the inner surface, and to cover entirely therebetween the inner surface of the drum mantle.

Abstract: A tire shredding machine which does not require the massive amount of machinery required for existing tire shredders and which is safe and simple to use is disclosed. The tire shredding machine of the present invention essentially includes a housing with a safety hood, several wheels, and guide elements or wings. In order to shred a tire, the tire is cut in half and each half is fed into the machine one at a time. The safety hood remains in an open position until the tire is fed into the machine. Once the tire is in the machine, the hood is placed into a closed position, a switch is activated, and the wheels pull the half of the tire into the machine. The tire contacts the guide elements which, in turn, spread out or flatten the tire so that the tire may be fed into a grinder which shreds the tire.

Abstract: An eccentric cone crusher having multiple counterweights. More particularly, the present invention provides a cone crusher including a frame, a crusher head for eccentric rotation about an axis, an eccentric member supporting the crusher head and having a center of gravity off the axis of eccentric rotation, and at least two counterweights attached to the eccentric. Utilizing more than one counterweight permits greater flexibility in positioning the counterweights, and minimizes moments and other stresses on the apparatus.

Abstract: A combination of a fishing reel and a one-way clutch handle comprising a ring with an inner periphery clutch surface, a mounting hole and a plurality of threaded mounting holes, a circular shaped clutch element having a rectangular shaped center hole, a plurality of cam surfaces and a plurality of flat surfaces forming a space wherein a spring and a roller are placed. A handle arm is fastened to the ring to form the handle.

Abstract: A reel braking mechanism for a magnetic tape recording and/or reproducing apparatus includes first and second reels (5L, 5R), and first and second reel support bases (3L, 3R) for rotatably supporting thereon the first and second reels, respectively the first and second reels are movable together with the first and second reel support bases (3L, 3R) between a first cassette position corresponding to a hub-to-hub distance in a standard tape cassette and a second cassette position corresponding to a hub-to-hub distance for a compact tape cassette. The reel braking mechanism includes a brake lever (7L, 7R) movably mounted on each of the first and second reel support bases (3L, 3R) and having a first arm (7a) engageable with the corresponding reel and a second arm (7b). The brake lever is movable between an engaged position in which the first arm (7a) is engaged with the corresponding reel to hold the reel and a disengaged position in which the first arm (7a) is disengaged from the corresponding reel.

Abstract: A yarn feeder including a storage drum which is held in a stationary manner on a housing, a rotatable winding tube disposed between the housing and the storage drum and having an outwardly facing yarn exit, and a bracket which is rigid with the housing. An opto-electronic sensor is provided at the bracket in alignment with a light inlet/exit zone. At least one wind deflector is provided between the yarn exit and the light inlet/exit zone. The deflector protrudes outwardly beyond the light inlet/exit zone to guide an air stream emerging from yarn exit away from the light inlet/exit zone.

Abstract: An apparatus (11) for aligning and positioning a mason's string (13) is provided which comprises a pair of line blocks (11). A housing (15) for the line blocks (11) is provided containing a spring-loaded (29) reel assembly (25) around which the string (13) is coiled. The reel assemblies (25) of each line blocks (11) cooperate with each other to tension the string (13) and hold the line block (11) in place on the workpiece (21) upon which the device (11) is attached. In an alternative embodiment, a weight (43) is placed on or about the housing (15) to assist in attaching the apparatus (11) to the workpiece (21).

Abstract: A spindle sleeve for use in an apparatus for dispensing sheet material, preferably toilet tissue, preferably the apparatus dispenses alternately from two rolls and includes a housing and roll support spindles for supporting the rolls in coaxial spaced relationship relative to the housing. A spindle sleeve having a plurality of slotted openings is disposed over the roll support spindles for insertion into the roll of sheet material. The slotted openings form a plurality of finger elements which, upon insertion into the roll, compress against and frictionally engage the roll support spindle, thereby increasing the rotation resistance of the spindle sleeve relative to the roll support spindle.

Abstract: In a process for the winding of coils into axial slots disposed on the outer perimeter of rotationally symmetric bodies of electrical devices, at least one wire, guided by a winding arm movable about an axis of rotation perpendicular to the axis of rotation of the body, is laid into the slots via a winding form. The body is turned about its axis of rotation by the space of at least one slot after each laying of the wire into an initial slot, accomplished by an initial swinging motion of the winding arm about its axis of rotation, with the wire being laid into a second slot by a second swinging motion opposite to the first and guided back to the start of the first slot after the laying into the second slot for the formation of a coil winding by additional turning. A suitable winding form has a wire-guiding slit that ends in an undercut slot whose undercut surfaces fix the wire on the base of the slot until the completion of the following swinging motion of the winding arm.

Abstract: A new portable bobbin winder for winding a quantity of thread around a bobbin without stopping work on a sewing machine. The inventive device includes a base member having a hollow interior. A motor is secured within the hollow interior of the base member. A fixed thread spindle extends upwardly from the base member. The fixed thread spindle receives a spool of thread thereon. A thread feed is coupled with the base member in an operative orientation. The thread feed includes an elongated shaft having a looped upper end for receiving thread therethrough. A cylindrical tension guide is coupled with the base member inwardly of the fixed thread spindle. A rotatable bobbin spindle extends inwardly of the base member and couples with the motor. The bobbin spindle receives a bobbin thereon.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for winding paper onto a parent roll includes a rotatable reel spool onto which the paper web is wound and a reel drum over which the paper web is guided and which contacts the parent roll to form a nip at which the paper is wound onto the parent roll. In one embodiment, sensors are used for determining the indented thickness of the parent roll at the nip and the unindented thicknesses of the parent roll spaced from the nip, from which a radial indentation is derived. A control relatively positions the reel spool and reel drum to maintain the radial indentation within predetermined limits. In another embodiment of the invention, control of linear nip load is accomplished by measuring a diameter of the paper roll and a force indicative of linear nip load, and controlling relative positioning of the reel spool and reel drum to maintain the force within predetermined limits that are based on the diameter of the roll.

Abstract: A spool which is used for holding windings of optical fiber includes a first portion having a first side wall flange and defining a first locating surface and a first welding surface. The spool further includes a complimentary second portion having a second side wall flange and defining a second locating surface and a second welding surface. The first and second locating surfaces are in engagement with one another and cooperating to orient the first and second portions such that the first and second side wall flanges are in a generally parallel arrangement with each other. The spool further includes a welding material disposed between the first and second welding surfaces for securing the first and second portions together.

Abstract: A two-ply core for core wound paper products. The inner ply of the core has more resistance to compression than the outer ply. The outer ply may have more resistance to tension than the inner ply. The two-ply core is suitable for use with core-wound paper products and particularly those which have been diametrically compressed. The core may comprise two plies of differing basis weights, wherein the inner ply has a greater basis weight than the outer ply.

Abstract: An unmanned cruise missile includes a swingable tracker having a homing head which detects targets using optical, infra-red, and/or radar wavelengths. The homing head is mounted on an internal two-axis cardanic roll-pitch tracking system which includes a cylinder mounted for rotation about a roll axis. The homing head is mounted on a pitch bearing which is rotatable relative to the cylinder about a pitch axis. The homing head is rotatable relative to the pitch bearing about a yaw axis. A mirror of the homing head has a recess formed therein to enable the homing head to swing a greater distance without abutting the cylinder.

Abstract: An improved jet thruster system for use in a helicopter without a tail rotor. A non-rotating outer thruster assembly is attached to the rear of the tail boom which, within it, has a source of low pressure air. The outer thruster assembly has a window on each side. Nested within the outer thruster assembly is an inner thruster assembly with a single window which rotates within the outer thruster assembly in response to commands from the helicopter control system. As the single window in the inner assembly is rotated around to where it overlaps with one or the other of the side windows in the outer assembly, an exit opening is created for the low pressure air which in turn creates a desired side force on the tail boom to counteract the torque created by the main rotor and also to provide yaw control for the helicopter. The interior of the inner thruster assembly contains vanes and an air ramp to efficiently redirect the air flow from axial flow to lateral flow within the inner thruster assembly.

Abstract: A vectorable nozzle for a vertical lift aircraft comprising an array of lift flow deflecting vanes mounted in a frame hinged to an undersurface of the aircraft. The nozzle is formed by a plurality of telescopic shroud members which together with the vane frame are mounted at their forwardmost ends. The disposition of the vanes is such that the lift flow is directed downwards when the nozzle is extended. When the nozzle is retracted the flow is vectored rearwards to provide forward thrust. In this position the nozzle generates minimum aerodynamic drag from forward movement of the aircraft. The nozzle preferably is fully stowed within the aircraft, and concealed by surface doors when not in use.

Abstract: A spacecraft includes a thruster coupled to an outward-facing portion of each solar array such that the thruster plume faces outward from the spacecraft. With the thruster located outboard of any erosion-sensitive surfaces on the spacecraft, the thruster exhaust is directed away from the spacecraft. Since canting of the thrusters is no longer required, the mounting of the thruster in the outward-facing portion of each solar array increases the effective Isp of the thruster. A thruster drive assembly is coupled to each solar array, adjacent to the thruster, for positioning the thruster such that any thruster exhaust is directed away from the spacecraft. A central supply tank is conveniently coupled to a central body portion of the spacecraft for providing a common propellant supply to each of the thrusters.

Abstract: The disclosed launch systems are formed from mass producible elements that integrate propulsion, pneumatics and structural systems. In one embodiment, a launch system (10) includes multiple stages (12-16) where each stage includes a number of generally wedge-shaped segments (54). Alternating segments (54) form liquid fuel and oxidizer tanks. Each fuel and oxidizer tank pair is associated with a thruster (70). The resulting plurality of thrusters (70) are disposed about a common aerospike thrust structure (30-34). The segments (54) are connected to an internal, hollow structural spine (26) that can also interface with an internal umbilical tower (46). The segments (54) together with their associated thrusters and related components can be mass produced, thereby increasing competition among suppliers, reducing design costs and timeframes.

Abstract: An integrated system for protecting and fastening pipes to a supporting structure, in particular to a vehicle body, by means of threaded pins welded to the vehicle body, the system including at least one supporting element defined by a one-piece body or clip in turn including a central portion with a through hole housing, in use, a sleeve which fastens on to a threaded pin, at least one seat for a pipe, and a flat circular supporting region surrounding the hole on the side eventually facing the vehicle body; and a protection element integrated with the clip and defined by a channel, which provides for protecting the pipes and is connected laterally to the clip by a thin flexible strip which flexes to enable the channel to be rotated 180.degree.

Abstract: A safety cable system to which the lanyard of a worker's safety harness may be slidably connected while erecting a steel framework. The system includes a number of stanchion assemblies adapted to be mounted on a structural I-beam before the beam is lifted into position. These include a main stanchion, at least one intermediate stanchion and an end stanchion. The main stanchion has a cable supply reel that may be locked in a secured position to maintain desired tension once the end of the cable is connected to an end stanchion. The cable reel can be released to permit extension of the cable along a new beam to another end stanchion.

Abstract: A pole connector and a detachable sectional pole wherein the pole connector, at one end, is securely insertable into one end of a section of the pole, while another end of the connector defines a set of at least three fins protruding from that pole section for removably attaching to a mouth of another pole section. The pole connector may be made of two to four or more segments. The sectional pole has more than one section, each with a pole connector securably inserted into one end with the other end being a mouth adapted to removably connect to a pole connector protruding from another pole section. The sectional pole has a support member adapted to attach to an external object, maintain approximate vertical stability, and protect the external object from damage while so attached. The sectional pole also has one or more holding members which are either concealable within the sectional pole or removable from the sectional pole and which are adapted to hold external objects thereon.

Abstract: An improvement in a folding chair commonly called an aluminum lawn chair comprises independently operated mechanisms on each leg of the chair that allows the length of each leg to be adjusted independently of the other legs. This allows the lawn chair to be used on so that the chair can quickly be made suitable for sitting on unlevel ground. Each leg of the folding aluminum lawn chair has a tubular member firmly attached thereto, with the lower end of each tubular member being located adjacent to or near the bottom end of the respective leg of the chair. A telescoping member is positioned inside each tubular member so that the telescoping member extends downwardly from the lower end of the tubular member, and a mechanism is provided for securing the telescoping member in any desired position in its telescopic movement extending from the tubular member. Each telescoping member of the chair can thus be adjusted to a desired position so that the chair can be made suitable for sitting on unlevel ground.

Abstract: A hanger which accommodates walls made of gypsum boards of varying thickness while allowing heavy items to be hung from the hanger. The hanger features a front plate, a backing plate and a hanger-screw. The item to be hung being suspended from the hanger-screw. The hanger is inserted into a perforation or hanger opening in the gypsum board. The hanger is introduced into the hanger hole so as to allow the backing plate to rotate about the hook of the front plate. The front plate is then pulled toward the user until the backing plate contacts a back wall of the gypsum board. The front plate is then bent in a direction so as to be substantially parallel to the backing plate and the gypsum board and so that complementary attachment holes in the backing plate and the front plate align so that the hanger-screw can engage both sets of holes. The hanger-screw is engaged into the backing plate and front plate and the gypsum board up until the stop portion of the hanger-screw abuts the front plate.

Abstract: A shelf for being positioned on a generally parallelpiped shaped appliance is provided. The appliance has a top surface and first and second side surfaces extending therefrom. The shelf includes a platform on which articles may be placed and a first leg having a first end and a second end. The first end of the first leg is connected to the platform. The second end of the first leg includes one or more interlocking members configured to securely engage one of the surfaces of the appliance. The shelf includes a second leg having a first end and a second end. The first end of the second leg is connected to the platform. The second end of the second leg includes one or more interlocking members configured to securely engage one of the surfaces of the appliance whereby the first and second legs support the platform above the top surface of the appliance.

Abstract: A mounting device for mounting self-steering systems, bathing ladders or other accessories on the stern of boats comprising forked clamps having a front and a rear clamp limb which are integrally connected to each other at their root and which forked clamps having an opening for receiving a connecting means which exerts the clamping effect for connecting the clamp with the stern of the boat and, an elongate receiving zone for receiving and clamping a rail-like retaining element in a position such that it is matched in terms of position and angle between the clamp limb and an element or profiled bar having or forming at least one rail-like enlargement, which enlargement is matched to the elongate receiving zones of the forked clamp such that the enlargement can be inserted into the receiving zone of the forked clamp and can be adjusted and clamped fast in a position by the corresponding forked clamp.

Abstract: A container holder is described having a support member (9) that is both pivotally and slidingly attached to a frame (14) attached to part of the body structure (13) of a motor vehicle. The support member (9) is moveable from a stored or concealed position to an in use position by a combination of sliding and pivotal movement with respect to the frame (14).

Abstract: The present invention comprises an elongated plastic hook assembly for the support of a sign or the like from an anchor secured to an elongated ceiling tile support member. The elongated hook assembly includes an elongated shaft having a first or upper end and a second or lower end with a first connection means arranged at the first or upper end of the elongated shaft and a hook member arranged at the second or lower end of the elongated shaft. The hook member and the elongated shaft have an annular locking segment connectively arranged therebetween. A web extends across the hook member to provide line of support for any further hook assembly saddled thereon, to minimize movement between any hook assemblies so connected.

Abstract: A hanging bracket is initially secured to an electric outlet box. The hanging bracket includes on one of its ends, two canopy hooks with a screw hole located therebetween. The other end of the hanging bracket includes a single screw hole. A canopy includes two spaced slots shaped and located to receive the two canopy hooks of the hanging bracket. With the canopy hooks extending through the corresponding slots in the canopy, a fan assembly is pivotally mounted on the hanging bracket. It is then possible to connect the lead wires of the outlet box and the wires of the fan assembly. All that is then required is to pivot the canopy with the associated fan assembly about the canopy hooks into a vertical orientation. No additional lifting of the fan assembly independent of the fan assembly being supported by the hanging bracket is required. A single screw is inserted through the canopy into the screw hole in the hanging bracket at the end of the hanging bracket opposite to the end which includes the canopy hooks.

Abstract: A unique corner bumper for use on movable objects and particularly on movable vehicles, such as trucks and truck trailers, to protect a fixed or stationary object, such as a building or other rigid structure, against the force of an impact by the movable object. The corner bumper has a pair of elongate sections integrally connected together at common ends and which elongate sections have generally perpendicularly arranged interiorly presented surfaces and an upper interiorly presented surface of a top wall which is also perpendicularly disposed to the interiorly presented surfaces of the side walls. In this way, the bumper will fit over an upper or lower corner portion of a truck trailer, for example.

Abstract: A handrail-wall bumper combination which includes improved structural features for the mounting of the handrail above the bumper section, providing a common appearing design for both vinyl and wood handrail portions and accommodating, in the case of either type of handrail, a smoothly contoured gripping surface, including a well-defined and highly visible accent strip. Smooth, tangentially transitioning concave and convex surfaces are provided in front and also in back of the handrail where, although not visible to the eye, such surfaces provide improved comfort and feel and reduce skin abrasions. Improved components are also provided for assembling corners and returns, including providing slightly enlarged support surfaces for longitudinal extensions of plastic cover elements to assure optimum surface alignment at joints.