Abstract: A gate hinge for a preferably wooden post which includes an L-shaped rod threaded on one leg with a metal strap rigidly connected to the threaded leg at about one and one half inches from the elbow of the rod on the threaded leg. The metal strap extends six or so inches form each side of the L-shaped rod with two or more holes near each end of the strap. The L-shaped rod is threaded into the post until the metal strap contacts the post. Then each leg of the metal bracket is bent around the post and screws or lag bolts are threaded through the holes and into the post to help secure the hinge to the post and to provide added support for the gate.

Abstract: A fence system with a gate assembly mounted in a gap between first and second fence portions of the fence system. The gate assembly can be mounted directly to a post of the first or second fence portions without being mounted to pickets or backer rails of the fence portions. A hinge may be used to mount the gate assembly, where the hinge has a clamp fixed to a support which is fixed to a first member of the hinge. A second member of the hinge can be mounted to the gate assembly with the first and second members being rotatably fixed together, thereby allowing rotation of the gate assembly between open, closed, and various other positions.

Abstract: Door hinge, configured by a base body (3) having a flat surface (4), to be joined, by means of an adhesive or screws, to the upper and lower base of the piece of furniture, and a circular cavity (8) to receive, fitted therein, the lower or upper edge end (2a) of the door, either directly through insertion of a projection (9) of the door, dimensioned for that purpose, or through a rotation cylindrical part (11). The rotation cylindrical part (11) is an independent piece or it is joined integrally to the upper or lower edges end (2a) of the door (2) or it is part of the door itself. The edge of the base body (3) of the hinge (1) is provided with a recess (13) suitable for receiving, fitted therein, a projection (14) of the door in a matching position, intended to secure closing thereof.

Abstract: A support structure for mounting a photovoltaic panel, wherein the support structure comprises a bracket assembly and a T-post with a top end and an engagement stud, wherein the bracket assembly comprises a cross angle positioned on the top end of the T-post, a vertical member extending from the cross angle, a plurality of angle mounts attached to the vertical member for mounting the photovoltaic panel, a cross bar positioned below the engagement stud of the T-post, a plurality of engagement fasteners extending through the cross angle and the cross bar, and a plurality of coupling fasteners configured to be tightened on the plurality of engagement fasteners to generate a clamping force between the cross angle and the cross bar so as to allow the cross angle to abut the top end of the T-post and allow the cross bar to abut the engagement stud of the T-post.

Abstract: A gate apparatus that includes a gate, an elongate member or gate base for the ends of the gate, and a stairway post adapter such that a wooden stairway post can serve as a base for a gate without harming the wood of the stairway post. The stairway post adapter includes a vertical or longitudinally running channel for receiving the gate base, a horizontally or laterally extending channel for receiving a strap, and a recess or receptor or face for confronting a section of a stairway post. The gate base includes an upper and lower eyelet. Each of the ends of the gate includes upper and lower pins for engaging the upper and lower eyelets of the gate bases. On the hinge side of the gate, the pins are relatively long and remain in the eyelets as the gate is lifted and swung. On the latch side of the gate, the pins are relatively short such that that latch side of the gate can be lifted and disengaged from the eyelets and then swung open. The gate is extendable and retractable in length, and is reversible.

Abstract: A gate apparatus that includes a gate, an elongate member or gate base for the ends of the gate, and a stairway post adapter such that a wooden stairway post can serve as a base for a gate without harming the wood of the stairway post. The stairway post adapter includes a vertical or longitudinally running channel for receiving the gate base, a horizontally or laterally extending channel for receiving a strap, and a recess or receptor or face for confronting a section of a stairway post. The gate base includes an upper and lower eyelet. Each of the ends of the gate includes upper and lower pins for engaging the upper and lower eyelets of the gate bases. On the hinge side of the gate, the pins are relatively long and remain in the eyelets as the gate is lifted and swung. On the latch side of the gate, the pins are relatively short such that that latch side of the gate can be lifted and disengaged from the eyelets and then swung open. The gate is extendable and retractable in length, and is reversible.

Abstract: The present invention provides for a robust one-piece hinge body which is suitable to withstand strain of rough handling. The novel one-piece hinge body includes a first profile portion which is configured to at least partially enclose a first profile. The hinge body also includes a second profile portion which is configured to at least partially enclose a second profile which is parallel to the first profile. The hinge body further has an outer portion which connects the first and second profile portions and which is located on the outside of the hinge joint of the pivoted profiles. The body also includes an inner portion which opposes the outer portion and connects the first and second profile portions while being located on the inside of the hinge joint of the pivoted profiles. According to the invention the inner portion consists of joinable terminal ends of the first and second profile portions, wherein a mating surface is formed between said joined terminal ends.

Abstract: A gate hinge to facilitate wide angular rotation between a gate and the fence post to which it is attached can be fabricated from a vertically oriented hinge pin having a transverse hole near the top of the pin and a threaded attachment pin affixed to the bottom of the hinge pin for secure attachment to the fence post. A hinge round adjustably attached to a vertical member of the gate and positioned to encircle the hinge pin provides support for the gate and permits the gate to swing and rotate about the hinge pin in a hinge-like fashion. The hinge pin and hinge round are securely mated by inserting a security pin, sized to fit, through the hole in the top of the hinge pin.

Abstract: There is described a hinge element (16), (18) for pivotally mounting a gate (14) to a fence post (12) comprising: a plurality of rods (20), (30) configured to pass at least partially through the post (12) so as to be securable thereto. A mounting member (21), (32) is attachable to an end of one or more of the rods (20), (30) so as to project beyond the post (12). The mounting member (21), (32) being configured to engage with the gate (14) so as to secure the gate (14) with respect to the post (12). One or more plates (26), (34) is slidingly receivable on the rods (20), (30) and positionable so as to abut with a surface of the post (12) when the rods (20), (30) are secured to the post (12).

Abstract: A fastener includes a body member including a receiving portion longitudinally formed therein, two clamping portions transversely extending from the receiving portion and two through-holes in the clamping portions, respectively. A joint member, coupled to the two clamping portions of the body member in a pivotal manner, includes a cam portion defined on the distal portion of a second end of the joint member and includes a fixed hole provided through the second end transversely and corresponding to the through-holes. The joint member is moveable between an unfolding position and a folding position. The cam portion restricts a pivot angle of the joint member in the unfolding position. A fixing member is installed onto the clamping portions opposite to the joint member, with the fixing member selectively inserted into the through-holes and the fixed hole for fixing the joint member with respect to a support.

Abstract: A hinge for circumrotatory location includes a base, a locating gasket defining a pair of recesses thereon, a top cover defining a third groove in a bottom thereof. The base has a first groove, a second groove above the first groove. A retention slot connects the second groove and has two retention edges. A stop block is rotatably mounted in the retention slot and stretches into the second groove. The retention edges are capable of stopping the stop block. A pair of locating slots corresponding to the recesses are centrosymmetrically defined in the fundus of the third groove. A protrusion protrudes from the bottom of the top cover and adjacent to the third groove. The top cover lies above the locating gasket which is fitted to the first groove. The protrusion rotates around the second groove and is capable of being against two sides of the stop block.

Abstract: The invention relates to a fitting system according to parent application DE 101 19 987.3 for rotatably bearing a door leaf (2) in a glass construction. A fitting (1) is disposed on the top and/or at the bottom of said door leaf (2) and interacts with a complementary counter-fitting. A bearing axis extends in the plane of the door leaf and every fitting (1) is subdivided longitudinally by an intermediate space (3), while forming opposite bearing surfaces (7, 8), into at least partially spaced-apart fitting elements (4, 5) that can be disposed in a form-fit in a recess (9) of the door leaf (2). In order to stabilize the fitting system and to provide tamper-proof and protected fittings (1) that are also optically appealing, the fitting elements (4, 5) are fastened to the door leaf (2) by means of pins (16, 17) that are introduced at an angle to the longitudinal direction in through bores (14, 15) and in blind bores (12, 13) of the two fitting elements (4,5), while reducing the intermediate space (3).

Abstract: Bracket system for assembling a fence that includes posts and rails, wherein the bracket system includes a post bracket including a first projecting portion and a second projecting portion. The post bracket is securable to a post. The first projecting portion extends in one direction and the second projecting portion extends a different direction. A first rail bracket includes a first end securable to the first projecting portion and a second end that is securable a rail. A second rail bracket includes a first end securable to the second projecting portion and a second end that is securable another rail. The post bracket has an internal opening whose size and shape generally corresponds to a size and shape of the post. Each of the first and second rail brackets is configured to lengthen or shorten a respective rail upon movement of the post bracket relative to the post. Prior to being secured thereto, the post bracket can slide up and down relative to the post.

Abstract: A high strength easily assembled hinge assembly for supporting an access door upon a modular section of an air handling system. The assembly includes a pair of spaced apart mounting flanges that are connected by an arm. One end of the arm is pivotably mounted in a first end flange and integrally mounted on the second flange. The first mounting flange is locked to the framework of the modular section using a special clamp that acts in conjunction with a locating frame that registers the assembly in a home position. The second mounting flange is secured to the door using a pair of mounting screws.

Abstract: Modular shelving with at least one cabinet that includes a plurality of shelves and vertical risers which serve to space the shelves and support loads placed thereon. Cabinet side wall, back wall and door panels are installed about the risers, with each component having a pair of spaced apart holes adapted to slide over the risers. The holes preferably have a diameter just slightly less than the smallest diameter portion of the risers over which the panels will be placed, and are surrounded by one or more radial slots which allow the material around the hole to flex and accommodate larger diameter portions of the risers with an interference fit. The interference fit eliminates the need for precise hole size manufacturing and provides an additional advantage of holding the cabinet doors in a position selected by the consumer.

Abstract: A hinge assembly for operably coupling a flip panel display to a sign panel is disclosed. The hinge assembly includes pair of hinge clips having an interlocking feature formed thereon. The pair of hinge clips are assembled in an opposed facing relationship such that the interlocking features engage one another to secure the hinge assembly to the sign panel.

Abstract: A gate hinge member is designed for attachment to a metal T-post fence post. The gate hinge comprises at least one pair of first and second L-shaped hinge members, which are secured by means of a U-shaped fastener to the T-post in a tight wedged relationship. The spacing between the hinge members is selected to accommodate a hinge pin, which is passed through a pair of spaced holes in hinge-pin holding plates of the first and second hinge members. The hinge-pin holding plates extend outwardly perpendicular to the T-post. The hinge pin is adapted to be passed through a mating cylindrical hinge member on the gate to pivotally secure the gate in place between the hinge members. After assembly, the hinge pin is releaseably secured in place by means of cotter pins passed through holes adjacent each of the ends of the hinge pin. The gate hinge may be placed in any vertical position on the face of a T-post, and cannot accidently be dismantled.

Abstract: A molded resilient connector is formed of three components. A first latch receiving component includes at least one row of spaced parallel ribs extending upwardly from a base portion. Each of the ribs has an opening therein with the openings of all ribs in each row being in coaxial registration. A second latching component includes a corresponding row of spaced parallel ears extending downwardly from a support portion. Each ear is provided with a boss extending laterally therefrom. The ribs and ears are formed from a suitable resilient material and so configured and the spacing is such that, when the second component is assembled onto the first component, the bosses of the ears are received within the openings of the adjacent ribs. The first and second components are then retained in relatively secure assembled relationship around the pivot pin.

Abstract: The invention is a gate hinge comprising a male half with a rod extending upward from it and a female half with a sleeve which fits over the rod and swivels on the rod. Both the male and female halves have "U"-shaped portions extending outward at right angles to the longitudinal axis of the rod. Each "U"-shaped portion has two legs which fit around either a square gate post or a square fence post. Each leg has a square shoulder which fits around either the gate post or the fence post and an opening through which a bolt extends as a means of securing the hinge to the posts. The square shoulders force proper alignment of the hinge with the posts when the bolts are tightened and prevent up and down movement or tilt of the hinge when a heavy load is applied, such as a heavy gate.

Abstract: A gate fitting for securing a gate to a gateway post. The fitting has support means for connecting to a gate frame member. The support means includes a gate hinge member for hinged mounting of the frame member, or a gate closure member for connecting to the frame member to securely retain the gate in a closed position in a gateway. Mounting means is provided for mounting the support means on a gateway post. The mounting means includes at least one elongate binding member for extending from the support means and about gateway post. A tensioning unit acts between the binding member and the gateway post in order to tension the binding member about the post and so secure the support means in position on the gateway post.

Abstract: A hinge is described having a first plate consisting of two leaves which form at their end portions a barrel and an awl member received within the barrel. A second plate is then mounted on the awl member so that the second plate is contained within a plane which is parallel to the plane containing the longitudinal axis of the awl member. The diameter of the awl member is slightly larger than the diameter of the barrel and when the plates are mounted with screws, the diameter of the barrel will be further restricted so that friction will control operation of the hinge.

Abstract: A heavy duty industrial or agricultural hinge for pivotally interconnecting two members, the hinge including a rod adapted to extend through interleaved ears affixed to the members. In order to establish adequate lateral clearance at the hinge joint, each ear is formed with a half round-half rectangular configuration which serves to automatically space the bearing portion of the ear a proper distance away from the hinged member. An arcuate insert is fixed within the ear and coacts with the half round portion of the ear to form a generally cylindrical bearing portion for the hinge rod.

Abstract: An anti-lift/anti-twist hinge which includes a bracket having a wall and a pair of spaced converging flanges. The flanges have aligned openings therein for accommodating a hinge pin. The hinge bracket is attached to a gate and prevents the upward rooted or rubbed shifting of the gate and bracket by the interfering fit between the pin and bracket. When tightened against the gate the bracket flattens a side wall of the supporting gate tube to prevent twisting of the bracket relative to the tube.

Abstract: A gate hinge assembly including first and second complementary clamp members for fitting on opposite sides of a circular gatepost. Each clamp member has a substantially V-shaped vertical groove in the inner side thereof for engaging opposite sides of the post. Bolts are used to attach the opposite ends of each clamp member to one another about the post. Structure is attached to one of the clamp members to pivotally couple a gate thereto for thereby swingably coupling the gate to the post.

Abstract: A handle especially convenient for arthritics or handicapped persons that includes two hingedly connected sections that close together to mate with and engage an object received between ends of the sections remote from their hinged connection. When the sections are closed, the hinged ends thereof define a handle. The sections can be releasably secured in their closed relation.

Abstract: Gate closure apparatus for closing a gate mounted pivotably on a gate post, such apparatus for connection to the gate and gate post and for developing and storing energy upon opening of the gate, and upon release of the gate, the gate closure apparatus for releasing the energy to produce and apply torque to the gate sufficiently large to close the gate; such apparatus may include a coil spring wound in a predetermined direction and having a normal state, upon the gate opening the spring winding in a predetermined direction out of the normal condition (e.g. coiling further tightly) to develop and store the energy, and upon release of the gate, the spring unwinding and returning to the normal condition to produce and apply the torque to the gate.

Abstract: A fire-guard is provided for heating a room by convection using the heat from a radiant heat source, such as a fire in a fireplace. The fire-guard includes a plurality of substantially vertically extending pipes. Each of the pipes has an inlet opening located adjacent to its lower end for receiving relatively cool air and an outlet opening located adjacent to its upper end for passing air heated by the fire-guard into the room. The portion of the fire-guard extending from its base to a height above the inlet openings constitutes a threshold for preventing the movement of air between adjacent pipes into the radiation heat source. The two pipes of at least one pair of adjacent pipes are hinged together in such a manner to permit pivoting by one of the two pipes about the longitudinal axis of the other of the two pipes.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an apparatus and method for restricting the relative movement of the separated sections of an initially unitary body. The present invention is particularly useful in a device and method for restraining or restricting the initial movement of the upper portion of a tree, post or similar body to two degrees of freedom immediately after it has been severed from the remaining stationary portion of the body. A device in accord with the present invention comprises first and second rigid members pivotally joined or hinged together. The device further comprises a plurality of contact surfaces or feet for contacting the limb wherein the contact surfaces are displaced from the rigid members. Finally, the device comprises devices for attaching the rigid members to the limb both above and below the proposed point of severance. Most preferably, the attachment devices are adjustable to permit attachment to a limb having a variety of shapes.