Abstract: A pressure-reducing apparatus is configured to reduce and regulate a primary-side gas pressure through two pressure-reducing valves arranged in series to generate a secondary-side gas pressure. In an intermediate passage, the gas after being pressure-reduced by the first pressure-reducing valve but before being pressure-reduced by the second pressure-reducing valve. The communication passage allows communication between the intermediate passage and a second pressure-regulating chamber of the second pressure-reducing valve. A check valve and configured to open when the gas pressure in the intermediate passage becomes higher than a predetermined valve opening pressure, thereby allowing the gas to flow from the intermediate passage toward the second pressure-regulating chamber through the communication passage, and block a flow of gas in an opposite direction.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a safety valve (1) having a valve housing (2), in the housing interior of which there is provided a shut-off body (3) which is held in an open position of the safety valve (1) by at least one elastic retention element (4) counter to the force of a medium flowing through the valve housing (2), in which open position the medium flows through a valve opening (5) in the shut-off body (3).

Abstract: A valve comprising a housing, a flow guide comprising an operational axis, a poppet comprising a sealing surface, a bias weight and a reaction force component engaged with the poppet. In a first orientation, the poppet is open, and in a second orientation, the poppet is closed. The flow guide comprises a first side opposite a second side, and a through hole extending between the sides. The through hole adapted to provide fluid communication through the flow guide. In the open position, the sealing surface is offset from and permits flow through the flow guide. In the closed position, the sealing surface is engaged with and prevents flow through the flow guide. The bias weight may exert an opening bias force on the poppet that is a function of the orientation of the operational axis. The reaction force component may exert a closing bias force on the poppet.

Abstract: A system for securing a valve actuator to a valve assembly includes an actuator housing with a plurality of housing lugs protruding radially. A cylinder assembly is located within the actuator housing and has a horseshoe connector to engage a valve stem nub of a valve stem and transfer axial movement of the horseshoe connector to axial movement of the valve stem. A bonnet has a plurality of bonnet lugs protruding radially from the bonnet to define a plurality of bonnet slots therebetween, wherein each of the plurality of housing lugs are sized to pass axially through a respective one of the plurality of bonnet slots when the actuator housing is in a released position, the actuator housing being rotatable to a locked position such that the plurality of bonnet lugs prevent axial movement of the actuator housing in at least one direction.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a bracket used for a ball valve, which includes: at least two supporting legs, and a stopper plate located above the supporting legs; a lower surface of each of the supporting legs contacts an upper surface of a valve body of the trunnion ball valve; and the stopper plate includes a through hole therein passing through a valve stem of the trunnion ball valve. Meanwhile, the present invention discloses a trunnion ball valve, which includes: a valve body, a valve ball, two valve seats, and a valve stem. The valve body includes a valve body cavity and a packing cavity therein. The valve ball and the valve seats are all located within the valve body cavity. The valve stem connecting with the valve ball is located within the packing cavity. Graphite packings are filled between the packing cavity and the valve stem, and the graphite packings are pressed tightly by adjusting the height of a packing gland.

Abstract: The invention relates to a hydraulic valve device, in particular an LS directional valve, comprising fluid connections provided on a housing arrangement (1), such as at least one pressure supply connection (P), at least one utility connection (A, B), and preferably a load-reporting connection, and comprising a controller (5) which can be moved in one movement direction or another movement direction in order to at least partly actuate fluid connections of the housing arrangement (1). An adjustable stop device (25, 31, 47, 59) is provided which restricts the stroke length of the travel movements of the controller (5) or parts of the stroke length in the one direction or in the other direction.

Abstract: The valve operator assembly is provided for a valve and includes a housing, an input member rotatably mounted, and a transmission mechanism including a translating element and a rotating element connected to the input member, said transmission mechanism being adapted to convert applied rotation of the input member into axial translation of said translating element. The assembly further includes at least one locking mechanism radially interposed between the transmission mechanism and the housing, and provided with friction means in radial contact with the housing, and with at least one pre-stressing element acting on said friction means to maintain said radial contact. The pre-stressing element and the friction means cooperate together to lock the transmission mechanism with the housing in a static position of said assembly.

Abstract: A control valve comprising a cylindrical hollow trim defining an inner bore extending along an axis between a first opening and a second opening, the first opening defining an inlet of the valve, the trim comprising a first outer cylinder extending along the axis and comprising a first plurality of radial through holes defining an outlet, a second cylinder, housed in the first cylinder and coaxial, the second cylinder comprising a second plurality of radial through holes, the holes of the first plurality being smaller and in greater number than the holes of the second plurality, for each hole of one of the first and second cylinders the projection along a radial direction on the other of the first and second cylinders being spaced from each hole of the other of the first and second plurality a plug sized to fit inside the bore and slidably movable along the axis.

Abstract: A cable hanger includes: a base panel having opposed ends; a pair of arms, each of the arms attached to a respective end of the base panel and having a free end; a pair of locking projections, each of the locking projections attached to a respective free end of the arms; and a pair of gripping members, each gripping member attached to a respective arm, each gripping member having opposed ends, wherein one of the ends of each gripping member is fixed to the arms and the other of the ends of each gripping member is fixed to the arm or to the base panel. The arms and locking projections are configured to spread apart to enable insertion of a cable between the arms, wherein the gripping projections engage and grip the cable, and wherein the locking projections are configured to be inserted into the aperture of the supporting structure.

Abstract: A hose caddy is pivotally mounted on a powered implement connected to the boom arms of a loader to control the positioning of hydraulic hoses or electrical wiring. The hose caddy is formed with an elongated retention member that provides for the detachable mounting of a first support member at the upper end and a second support member at the lower end. Each support member has a detachable hose clamp member for engaging the hoses and controlling the positioning of the hoses relative to the retention member. The retention member is pivotally connected to an implement mounting bracket by a pivot pin. A spring biasing mechanism mounts on the pivot pin to bias the pivotal movement of the implement mounting bracket toward the retention member. A bunk defacing apparatus is also disclosed to facilitate the operation of dislodging and collecting silage material from a compacted bunker of silage material.

Abstract: A cable hanger includes: a base with a front wall having locking projections and a rear wall having an opening; a pair of arcuate front arms mounted to front locations on the base, the front arms extending laterally from opposite sides of the base and having first locking features; and a pair of arcuate rear arms mounted to rear locations on the base, the rear arms extending laterally from opposite sides of the base and having second locking features. The front and rear arms on one side of the base are mounted in back-to-back relationship, and the front and rear arms on the opposite side of the base are mounted such that they are in back-to-back relationship. The locking projections of the base are insertable into the opening. The first locking features of the front arms are interlockable with the second locking features of the rear arms.

Abstract: An insert block half for sealing around a cable, pipe or wire. The insert block half comprises: a body with a first and a second end a first side intended to be arranged towards an substantially identical insert block half, and a semi-circular groove arranged in said first side and extending between the first and second end; and a number of a peelable layers arranged in the groove, each layer having a shape corresponding to the semi-cylindrical groove to fit within the groove and an length exceeding the length between the first and second end of the body.

Abstract: A tubing member includes an outer periphery delimiting a tubing interior and a slot opening therein. A channel is positioned adjacent the slot opening in the tubing interior and is integral with the outer periphery. The channel is accessible via the slot opening.

Abstract: A fuel hose excellent in calcium chloride resistance, can achieve both low fuel permeability and a pulsation-reducing property, and is excellent in interlayer adhesiveness as well. The fuel hose includes: an inner layer (1) formed of a specific resin, such as polyamide 9T; an intermediate layer (2) formed of the following component (B), which is arranged in contact with an outer peripheral surface of the inner layer (1); and an outer layer (3) formed of the following component (C), which is arranged in contact with an outer peripheral surface of the intermediate layer (2), in which the layers are bonded to each other: (B) a polyamide terpolymer having copolymerized therein the following components (b1), (b2), and (b3): (b1) polyamide 6; (b2) at least one selected from polyamide 66 and polyamide 610; and (b3) polyamide 12; (C) an aliphatic polyamide resin except for polyamide 6 and polyamide 66.

Abstract: A swage fitting for connection of tubes by axial swaging includes a fitting body having a generally cylindrical body and an internal axial bore. A swage end of the fitting body includes a tapered inner surface that compresses a tapered outer surface of a sleeve into the tube when the fitting body is swaged to the sleeve and the tube. An adapter end of the fitting body may be fastened by a permanent or separable connection to another part.

Abstract: Systems, devices and methods for pipe connectors and associated components are disclosed. Features for no hub clamps, for locking mechanisms on no hub clamps, for tools for no hub clamps, and for gaskets are described. The clamp has a band with a locking mechanism for convenient locking together of the ends of the band about two adjacent pipes. The band may have two narrower, elongated sub-bands connected together in between by transverse ties. The locking mechanism may include a securement feature such as a tab on one end of the band and a complementary engagement area on the other end. The engagement area may have slots into which features of the tab may be secured. The band may have arcuate gripping projections whereby rotation of a tool head causes linear translation of the two ends of the band. The various locking mechanisms may be tightened and secured using various tools having engagement features complementary to the gripping projections.

Abstract: Systems, devices and methods for pipe connectors and associated components are disclosed. Features for no hub clamps, for locking mechanisms on no hub clamps, for tools for no hub clamps, and for gaskets are described. The clamp has a band with a locking mechanism for convenient locking together of the ends of the band about two adjacent pipes. The locking mechanism may include a securement feature such as a tab on one end of the band and a complementary engagement area on the other end. The band may have arcuate gripping projections whereby rotation of a tool head causes linear translation of the two ends of the band. The various locking mechanisms may be tightened and secured using various tools having engagement features complementary to the gripping projections. The gaskets may be hourglass-shaped to facilitate assembly onto pipe ends with longitudinal membrane sections that collapse when a clamp is secured over the gasket.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a mechanical pipe joint assembly configured to connect pipes of different diameters. The mechanical pipe joint assembly includes an annular pipe socket end with an annular cavity located adjacent thereto. A gasket includes first and second sections. The first section includes an arcuate head and an abutment adjacent the arcuate head. The second section includes a lip extension located adjacent the abutment of the first section. The arcuate head of the first portion of the gasket is configured to be circumscribed in the annular cavity of the annular pipe socket. The lip extension of the gasket is configured to be located underneath a tab on a gland portion of the joint assembly and configured to fill space underneath the tab and above the pipe wall.

Abstract: A swivel fixture having a ball and socket configuration is provided. The swivel fixture allows for rotation, swiveling, and repositioning in multiple planes as dynamic pressure is applied through the swivel.

Abstract: The disclosure presents exemplary embodiments of a cartridge nut concept for conduit fittings. The cartridge nut concept may include the feature of loosely retaining one or more conduit gripping devices with a fitting component such as a male or female threaded nut. The cartridge nut concept may be realized using one or more geometry or shape features or characteristics of one or more conduit gripping devices. Still further, the cartridge nut concept may be realized in combination with a ferrule cartridge concept.

Abstract: [Problem] To provide a pipe connector having high resistance to pullout force and having high durability [Solution] The outer diameter of a nipple (20) is substantially uniform when viewed in the lengthwise direction. The end part of a hose (24) is placed over the nipple (20). A spring (32) is wound around the outer circumference of the hose (24) such that no gap occurs between adjacent wires. The shaft part of a connector main body (14) supports the nipple (20). A fastening nut (26) has an internally threaded part (28) which meshes with an externally threaded part (16) provided on the connector main body (14), and encloses the end part of the hose (24) together with the connector main body (14). The spring (32) is compressed by tightening the threaded part of the fastening nut (26). The end part of the tightly wound spring (32) rotates and the outer diameter thereof is reduced, thereby generating high fastening force. Thereafter the fastened state is maintained by frictional force.

Abstract: A coupling device (1; 1?) for conduits conveying hydrocarbon liquids and hydrocarbon vapors, in particular for crankcase ventilation conduits, fuel conduits or tank ventilation conduits, includes a coupling body (2) with a connecting piece receiving section (6); and a locking member (4; 4?) for locking into place a connecting piece (24) guided into the connecting piece receiving section (6); wherein the connecting piece receiving section (6) has an installation recess (10) open radially toward the side, and wherein the locking member (4; 4?) can be guided into the connecting piece receiving section (6) laterally in radial direction (MR) by an installation recess (10).

Abstract: A fluid transmission fitting (100) is described comprising a female coupler (47) inserted within a hydraulic feeding block (1), and a male coupler (48), which can be coupled to said female coupler (47), said block (1) including at least one hydraulic line (49) and a draining line (50), and a lever (4) integral with a cam (7) adapted to relieve the pressure from a camera (54) inside the female coupler (47) and adapted to uncouple the male coupler (48) from the female coupler (47), said female coupler (47) including a pressure relief valve (51), which puts said chamber (54) into connection with the draining line (50).

Abstract: A fitting for attaching to double wall tubes includes a body, a fitting center port, an outer seal, a tube connection, a pad connection, an inner seal, a groove, and a diagnostic port. The body has a first surface on a first side of the body and a second surface on a second side of the body. The fitting center port extends through the body for passing a primary fluid flow. The tube connection is on the first side of the fitting, and includes an inner connection and an outer connection. The groove is in the second surface surrounding the inner seal and the groove is configured to receive an outer seal. The diagnostic port is in the second surface for transferring a collected fluid through the body to the outer connection.

Abstract: In a snap tap forming method, a partition wall formed along a curvature of a water pipe outer peripheral wall surface is brought into hermetical pressure contact with the water pipe outer peripheral wall and is mounted on the outer peripheral wail at a position corresponding to an inflow opening portion of a gate valve and at which a snap tap of the water pipe is formed. A center drill guide small hole aligned with the snap tap axis is drilled in a center portion of partition wall. A drilling machine inserted in a water flow sleeve of the gate valve is inserted into the aforementioned small hole. A water diverting port is formed in the partition wall and a peripheral wall of the water pipe using a core drill by advancing the drilling machine while estimating a drilling center. Then the drilling machine is removed from a water flow passage in the gate valve, and the snap tap is connected to the water diverting port by a snap tap attaching tool.

Abstract: The invention pertains to a protective device for a pressure line for conveying pressurized fluids, as well as to a pressure line section with a pressure line for conveying pressurized fluids and a corresponding protective device.

Abstract: The invention is an inner seal collar for inserting into pipes in order to seal leakage points in said pipes, comprising an expandable strip which is bent into the shape of a ring and which is preferably made of steel sheet, parts of said strip at least partly overlapping in the circumferential direction, and comprising a locking device which has at least two parallel rows of teeth, wherein a separate clamping pinion engages into at least two of the rows of teeth. The invention comprises a separate blocking pinion paired with each of the at least two clamping pinions, said blocking pinion pushing against the corresponding clamping pinion via a respective spring element and being engaged with said clamping pinion, and each of the blocking pinions is also engaged with the corresponding row of teeth.

Abstract: A conduit which may be a hose defines an inner bore and has an elastomeric liner with hard material segments embedded in and backed by the liner and exposed to the inner bore. The hard material segments absorb high energy impacts while the elastomeric liner backs the segments and absorb sufficient energy to mitigate the more brittle nature of the wear-resistant segments.

Abstract: A repair system for repairing a polyolefin pipe containing a transitional film applied over and bonded to the pipe and a reinforcement system, applied over the transitional film. The transitional film has a first side adapted to bond to polyolefins and the reinforcement system contains a fiber-reinforced polyurethane system bonded to the second side of the transitional film. A system two polyolefin tubular members joined end-to-end containing two tubular members arranged such that their respective ends are adjacent, thereby defining a circumferential joint, a transitional film applied and bonded to the circumferential joint and at least a portion of the two tubular members, and a reinforcement system applied over the transitional film. The transitional film has a first side adapted to bond to polyolefins and the reinforcement system contains a fiber-reinforced polyurethane or a fiber-reinforced epoxy system bonded to the second side of the transitional film.

Abstract: A method of repairing a polyolefin structure at a damaged area thereof containing applying a filler material as necessary to fill the damaged area, overlaying the filled damaged area with a transitional film having a first side adapted to bond to polyolefins, bonding the transitional film to the polyolefin structure, and applying a reinforcement system over the transitional film. The bonding of the transitional film to the polyolefin structure comprises applying heat to the transitional film. A repair system for repairing a polyolefin structure containing optionally a filler material on the polyolefin structure, a transitional film applied over and bonded to the polyolefin structure having a first side adapted to bond to polyolefins, and a reinforcement system, applied over the transitional film. The reinforcement system contains a fiber-reinforced polyurethane system bonded to the second side of the transitional film.

Abstract: A system and method of sealing leaks in process piping and equipment without process shutdown by providing a clamp having a cavity surrounding a leaking structure, sealant equipment comprising an injection gun to inject a sealant into the clamp cavity, means for pressuring moldable sealant from the gun into the clamp cavity in a staged manner beginning at a point away from the leak site. The preferred sealant comprises a moldable nitrile rubber delayed curing (vulcanizing) formulation or composition molded into shapes for insertion into an injection gun.

Abstract: A protector and a method are for protecting a fitting by a protector. The protector includes a substantially round body being closed at its outer wall and its bottom, having an opening, and being suitable to be imposed with its opening on an exposed fitting in the form of a substantially round, flange-like disk. The body includes a device for a pre-fixation of the cap on the disk.

Abstract: Insulated pipe support apparatuses, systems and related methods are disclosed herein. An insulating support body section of support insulation for holding and insulating pipes installed within a structure can include a pipe receiving portion having a mounting side and a receiving side. The mounting side can have a mounting surface being configured to reside adjacent a mounting surface of a structure. At least one channel can be formed within the pipe receiving portion through the receiving side such that the pipe receiving portion forms side walls of the channel, the at least one channel being configured to receive one or more pipes with the side walls of the channels having a strength to support the section of pipe extending through the channel without need for additional weight bearing supports. The insulating support body section can have a thermal conductivity that is less than the thermal conductivity of the pipes that are to be inserted into the respective channels.

Abstract: A stationary device, which is mounted on at least one hydraulic and/or pneumatic suspension element, for treating and/or processing bulk material in the bulk material processing industry. At least one suspension element is hydraulically and/or pneumatically regulated and/or controlled dependent on the position and/or speed and/or acceleration and/or weight, whereby at least one perpendicular positioning of the device can be adjusted.

Abstract: An elevated equipment assembly includes operating equipment situated atop a platform above grade. Piles are installed into the ground with free ends thereof extending above grade. Two or more of the piles may be battered relative to a vertical orientation. Pile caps are coupled to the free ends of the piles, and each pile cap may include a cap plate disposed in a generally horizontal orientation. A platform is situated atop the pile caps and includes two longitudinally-extending structural beams and cross beams spanning between the two structural beams. Attachment members are secured to and extend outwardly from the outboard side of each structural beam. Each attachment member includes a generally flat attachment plate disposed in a generally horizontal orientation and secured to a cap plate of a pile cap.

Abstract: A furniture swivel for rotatably coupling first and second furniture components is disclosed. The furniture swivel includes a base, a rotor, and a retainer. The base may have a lower end for connecting to a first furniture component and an upper end including a planar base bearing surface. The rotor may have an upper end having a first portion for connecting to a second furniture component, and a lower end including a planar rotor bearing surface in sliding contact with the base bearing surface to form a plane bearing absent rolling elements for supporting the rotor and the first furniture component on the base. The retainer may be coupled to the base for substantially inhibiting translation of the rotor relative to the base.

Abstract: In some embodiments, a davit arm system comprises a davit body arranged to engage a support and an arm supported by the davit body. The arm is moveable along a length of the davit body. In some embodiments, a bearing is oriented between said arm and said davit body. In some embodiments, a bearing a polymer sleeve. In some embodiments, a bearing comprises rollers. In some embodiments, a bearing comprises ball transfer bearings. In some embodiments, a bearing excludes moving parts.

Abstract: A system comprising a multi-functional boom subsystem integrated with a holonomic-motion boom base platform. The boom base platform may comprise: Mecanum wheels with independently controlled motors; a pair of sub-platforms coupled by a roll-axis pivot to maintain four-wheel contact with the ground surface; and twist reduction mechanisms to minimize any yaw-axis twisting torque exerted on the roll-axis pivot. A computer with motion control software may be embedded on the boom base platform. The motion control function can be integrated with a real-time tracking system. The motion control computer may have multiple platform motion control modes: (1) a path following mode in which the boom base platform matches the motion path of the surface crawler (i.e.

Abstract: A medical stand apparatus includes a cylindrical lower arm that accommodates an upper arm divided into sections, so that only the lower arm is visible from the outside and so that a drape can tightly be fastened to the lower arm. The upper arm sections are connected to each other through a shaft that is guided along an arc groove of a bracket. This configuration is beneficial to reduce a diameter of the lower arm when the upper and lower arms are curved.

Abstract: Embodiments relate to a lifting pillar having at least a first tube and at least a second tube that is axially movably arranged within the first tube. Further, the lifting pillar provides at least one sliding element arranged between the first tube and the second tube. The sliding element is in direct contact with the first tube and the second tuber and is axially movably arranged in relation to the first tube and the second tube.

Abstract: A multi-purpose electronic device holder used for selfie and in a car comprises a gripping unit clamped elastically on a flange at a periphery of dashboard in front of a driver's seat. The gripping unit includes a first coupling rod slidably provided with a screwing element. The screwing element is optionally screwed to a second coupling rod having an electronic device fixing mount or to a selfie stick. When an electronic device is limited and fixed by the electronic device fixing mount clamped on the flange at the periphery of dashboard, the electronic device is fixed in front of the driver who will not need to lean forward deliberately to operate the electronic device. Moreover, when getting off the car, the driver can easily remove the second coupling rod from the first coupling rod to carry or adapt the second coupling rod onto the selfie stick for selfie.

Abstract: A lavatory mirror is attached to a wall board via a plurality of fasteners including synthetic resin female members and synthetic resin male members. The synthetic resin male members are attached at a plurality of locations on a rear surface of the lavatory mirror at intervals, and positioned within the outline of the lavatory mirror. The synthetic resin female members are attached at locations on the wall board corresponding to the male members attached to the rear surface of the lavatory mirror. The plurality of female members includes a female tubular portion inside of which a male tubular portion of the corresponding male members is inserted, whereby a female locking portion and a male locking portion are locked with each other. The lavatory mirror is attached to the wall board with a raised portion abutting on a male mounting board portion of the male member.

Abstract: The invention of the present application is an extendable, modular device (10) for supporting multiple displays. The modular display support device comprising: a column (18), being linear and extending along a longitudinal axis; a plurality of beam members comprising a center beam member (24) and a side beam member (46a, 46b), each of the plurality of beam members having identical front and rear channels (42a, 42b), each of the front and rear channels including opposing top and bottom rails (40a, 40b); a hinge joint (60a) adapted to connect the side beam member to the center beam member and enable the side beam member to pivot about a pivot axis; a beam attachment bracket adapted to secure either of the plurality of beam members to the column; and at least one display mounting assembly comprising a pair of rail mounting brackets that mate together within one of the front and rear channels of one of the plurality of beam members.

Abstract: The invention relates to a holding apparatus (10) for a housing (11) and method for affixing the holding apparatus (10) and the housing (11) to an affixation surface, in particular an external building surface. The holding apparatus (10) has two holding parts (12) that each have a holding segment (25) that extends in a longitudinal direction (L). At least one of the two holding parts (12) additionally has a locking segment (43). Two attachment parts (46) and, for each locking segment (43), one locking part (47) are affixed to a rear wall (11b) of the housing (11). To mount the housing (11) on the holding apparatus (10), the two attachment parts (46) are firstly each brought into engagement with their respective holding segment (25). By displacing the housing (11) in the longitudinal direction (L), the locking part (47) enters into engagement with the locking segment (43). A continued movement of the housing (11) in the longitudinal direction (L) is at least delimited.

Abstract: The present invention provides a frame comprising at least one transverse aperture and at least one vertical support aperture said transverse aperture configured to closely receive at least one board. The invention further provides an apparatus comprising a frame, said frame comprising at least one transverse aperture and at least one vertical support aperture, said transverse aperture configured to closely receive at least one board, and a frame locating means. The invention further provides an apparatus comprising a frame, said frame comprising at least one transverse aperture and at least one vertical support aperture, said transverse aperture configured to closely receive at least one board, one or more frame locating means and one or more vertical supports.

Abstract: A security wall rack and television mount combination is described to deter or prevent unauthorized persons from gaining access to the back of a television or the wall mount that supports the television and to deter or prevent theft of a television. The wall mount includes security covers that are rotatably attached to the frame that cover the location where screws will secure the frame to a wall or other surface. The mount is rotatably attached to the frame and provides for the system to be locked in place in a nested way.

Abstract: Holding apparatus for connecting a multimedia device in an articulated and detachable manner to a rod-like object, having two belt sections together with loop sections, connected by a middle section which forms a support. The first belt section can be passed through a passage opening which is arranged in the second belt section or in the middle section, wherein the belt-like holding apparatus surrounds a space which adjoins the lower face of the middle section substantially in the form of a twisted cycloid, and the two loop sections can be moved under prestress to an assembly position which faces the support. At least one of the loop sections has in each case at least three elastically stretchable holding strands which laterally delimit at least two holding openings which are arranged next to one another in a direction which runs transverse to the longitudinal extent of the belt-like holding apparatus.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a clamp attachable to a support rail of a hospital bed, for example. The clamp includes a body, first and second arms coupled to the body, wherein the first and second arms are moveable towards and away from one another. The clamp further includes at least one seat clamp member pivotably coupled to at least one of the first and second arms. The clamp is attached to the support rail when the at least one seat clamp member contacts the support rail and the first and second arms are in a clamped position.

Abstract: Devices having clip mechanisms or hooks and built-in fasteners for securing notes, documents, photographs and other items to vertical surfaces are disclosed. The devices of the present invention typically include a back plate, a clip mechanism or hook to hold one or more documents and/or items without causing damage to the documents or items, one or more fasteners, typically built into the back plate for securing the device and the documents or items to a vertical surface. In addition, the devices may advantageously provide for the fasteners to be rotated into and out of the back plate so that when the devices are not attached to surfaces, they can be easily stored without potential harm to the packaging or containers, or to the items fastened to the devices.

Abstract: A suspension device for suspending a display unit comprises a fixation element for securing the suspension device to a support surface, and a plurality of suspension members for removably receiving the display unit and suspending the display unit from the fixation element.