Abstract: A mount that reversibly couples with an eyeglass-frame temple to enable adjustment of the balance of eyeglasses is presented. The mount includes a rigid outer shell whose interior area is filled with a resilient material. The rigid shell provides strength, while the deformability of the resilient material enables the mount to securely conform to the shape of any of a wide range of temple designs virtually anywhere along its length. Additional counterweights and/or other accessories can be attached to the mount, as desired. The shell includes a clamp that comprises a u-shaped frame and a hasp that is joined with the frame at a rotary joint. The hasp is rotated about the rotary joint to enable its attachment to, and release from, the frame. The free end of the hasp connects with the frame via a clasp that is configured to mitigate the inadvertent decoupling of the hasp and frame.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a wireless transmitter system which provides a small, frequency agile wireless microphone transmitter allowing active performers to have a wireless transmitter system without the inconvenience of a large transmitter. The wireless receiver of the wireless transmitter system comprises a large backlit display, simple operation with auto-scan channel selection, and infrared set for syncing the wireless microphone transceiver and wireless receiver. The wireless transmitter system is simple and easy to set up and operate. The wireless transmitter system further ensures clear, interruption-free performance by utilizing a True RF Diversity design with a pilot tone-key and auto-mute function. This provides maximum operating distance along with eliminating any background noise when the wireless microphone transceiver is out of range or powered off.

Abstract: A device, system, and method for remotely monitoring animal health is provided. The device is secured to an ear of an animal to be monitored and has a sensor that obtains animal health data. The ear is positioned between a sensor housing and a disc, which are both secured to a post inserted through an opening in the ear. The device includes a spring that causes the disc to be biased toward the ear in order to maintain a snug fit to obtain consistent and accurate reading from the heart rate sensor. The spring allows for animal growth so that the device may be fitted to a young animal and may remain in place for the duration of the life of the animal.

Abstract: This invention discloses a pan-tilt hand holder which features that: It includes a clamping mechanism for holding the mobile terminal, a control device, and a power device are provided, wherein, the frame body is configured to install a pan-tilt, the control device is configured to control the movement of the pan-tilt, and the power device is configured to supply electric power to the control device. The application of the invention achieves not only the handheld movement operation of the pan-tilt, but also the operation with just one hand, which is convenient for use.

Abstract: A mounting apparatus for a light socket assembly comprises an extension body connectable with the light socket assembly. The extension body defines a first arcuate surface extending from the extension body. A clamping assembly has a second arcuate surface extending from the clamping assembly. The first arcuate surface and the second arcuate surface are each contoured to conform with and to pivotally contact each other, at least in part, with sufficient friction that the extension body and the clamping assembly are selectively positionable and pivotally movable relative to each other in response to intentional repositioning of the extension body and the clamping assembly relative to each other. The apparatus thus provides for mounting of a light socket assembly on a wide variety of environmental items, such as, for example, trees, eavestroughs and the like, and is particularly useful for mounting a string of wired festive lights, such as Christmas lights.

Abstract: A light assembly includes a C-shaped body defined by a top plate extending between two legs, and LED light provided within the body, and a battery also provided within the body. Each of the legs of the core may define a clamping member projecting from a corresponding one of the legs towards the other one of the legs, and each clamping member having a V-shaped cross-section.

Abstract: A mounting bracket (10) for mounting items (I) on a metal post (P) located on a boat dock (D). A support member (12) allows a user to position the bracket where an item is to be mounted on a post with a pair of clamps (14a, 14b) then being used to affix the item to the bracket. The support member has a set (13) of teeth (T) formed at each end (12e) which bite into, but do penetrate through, the post. When the clamps are attached to the support member, tightening down of the clamps causes the teeth to bite into the post to hold the mounting bracket securely in place, but this does not result in holes being made in the side of the post which might later result in corrosion.

Abstract: An electrical plug fastener or retention mechanism comprising a system of binding or securing electrical plugs or other connectors to avoid unintentional or accidental disconnection. The retention mechanism comprises a means for connecting to a first cord and a second cord. The retention mechanism is hinged and comprises a clamp. The clamp further comprises a clip that can also engages the first or second cord.

Abstract: A bed apparatus has a housing with an intake duct, a closeable vent, and an exhaust port. The intake duct is configured to intake air from an area outside of a bed. The closeable vent is configured to selectively supply the air to the bed. The exhaust port is configured to selectively return the air to the area outside of the bed. At least one electric fan is disposed within the housing between the closeable vent and the intake duct. In operation, the bed apparatus can be switched from a sound-enrichment-only function, to a sound-enrichment-and-bed-air-delivery function, simply by closing and opening the vent, respectively. The bed apparatus may further include a clamp for securing a bed cover above the housing.

Abstract: Clip-type cable management devices are disclosed. In one embodiment, a first primary jaw (110) and a second primary jaw (112) having interleaved tines are coupled by a hinge pin (114) around which a primary torsion spring (116) is disposed to urge the primary jaws pivotally close. A secondary jaw (118) is disposed on the hinge pin and urged by a secondary torsion spring (120) pivotally toward the second primary jaw. A lever pin (122) is disposable in either a storage position or a working position on the first primary jaw so as to differentiate the pivotal opening of the secondary jaw, which is operable through the primary jaws. Resulting device is compact, quick and easy to operate, and packed with an array of functionalities applicable to cables of various sizes.

Abstract: Hospital equipment includes a member and a clip mounting to the member. The clip includes a first clip member and a second clip member pivotally interconnected with the first clip member about a pivot axis. Each of the first and second clip members has a receiving portion for receiving the member. A biasing member urges the first clip member and the second clip member toward each other wherein when the first clip member and the second clip member straddle the frame or rail member and the frame or rail member is positioned in the receiving portions, the biasing member urges the first and second clip members to engage the frame or rail member. An accessory mounting member is configured for mounting an accessory to the clip and is coupled to one of the clip members wherein the clip may be used for mounting an accessory to the member.

Abstract: The disclosure is directed to a rope clamping device, which is made up of the following elements: a central bar, two threaded bolts, two grooved wheels, two large clamps, eight metal washers, and four nuts. The device allows a rope, chain, or cable to pass over a grooved wheel, wherein the rope is held securely when a clamp is released onto the grooved wheel. There is a second clamp and grooved wheel on the opposing side of the device. When both clamps have engaged the rope, chain or cable, the loop of rope, chain or cable is held securely. This is done to serve as an alternative to traditional knot tying in order to quickly and easily secure an object with a rope, chain or cable.

Abstract: A clip for holding cannula so as to alleviate ear discomfort by reducing the weight and tension created by the cannula. The present invention includes a clip and a cannula holder. The clip can comprise stiff arms that are opened by applying pressure to the arms. This enables the patient to attach the device to a fixed object such as clothing or bedding. The cannula holder securely retains the cannula. By retaining the cannula in the cannula holder according to the present invention, less tension and shearing force is transferred from the cannula to a patient's ears, face, neck, or skin. Thus, the subject invention provides a cannula clip that reduces skin discomfort and irritation.

Abstract: A book marker is disclosed which comprises at least first, second, and third jaw members, the first and second jaw members being hingedly connected at a common pivotal axis to define a first independently operable clamp selectively positionable between clamped and unclamped positions thereof, and the second and third jaw members being hingedly connected at a common pivotal axis to define a second independently operable clamp selectively positionable between clamped and unclamped positions thereof.

Abstract: A double clip is comprised of outer and middle jaws pivoted together about an outer axle and biased to a closed position by a first spring. A pivoted gripping member is pivoted to the distal end of the outer jaw. An inner jaw is pivoted to the middle jaw about an inner axle and biased to a closed position by a second spring. The clip is removably attached to clothing by clipping the clothing between the inner and middle jaws. An item to be carried is removably clipped between the outer and middle jaws. The pivoted gripping member is automatically maintained in a parallel relationship with the middle jaw, regardless of the thickness of the item.

Abstract: First and second pairs of arms are respectively disposed at opposite ends of a support structure. A constrainable member (e.g., a spring) is supported at its opposite ends by corresponding ones of the arms in the pairs. This is the only constrainable member in the page clamping device. When the spring is unconstrained, the arms in each pair are normally closed. The arms in each pair are pivotable independently of the arms in the other pair. The arms in each pair have at first positions camming peripheries which cause one of such arms to pivot when the other of such arms is pivoted. The arms in each pair have at second positions camming peripheries which provide a stable relationship between the arms when the arms are in an open position. The arms in each pair are disposed on the opposite sides of a book from the arms in the other pair. With the arms in the open relationship, the pages can be easily turned.

Abstract: A holding device has a first arm with a first and a second end and an intermediate portion extending between the first and second ends with and an attachment portion disposed in the intermediate portion. A second arm also has first and second ends, an intermediate portion extending between the first and second ends and an attachment portion disposed in the intermediate portion. The first and second arms are pivotally attached to one another at the attachment portions thereof. A third arm has first and second end portions and an intermediate portion extending therebetween. The third arm portion is pivotally attached at an attachment portion to the intermediate portion of the second arm. A biasing system is coupled to the first, second and third arms and biases the first ends of the first and second arms toward one another and the second ends of the second and third arms toward one another.

Abstract: Disclosed is an infant seat sunscreen assembly (10) mountable on a variety of child's seat designs including automobile safety seats. A transparent, tinted flexible plastic sunscreen (12) is pivotally attached between clasps (14). The clasps have handles for easy and rapid placement or removal of the sunscreen to the child's seat. The clasps have jaw elements (16) which can be locked into position once the jaws (18) are attached to the edge of the seat. The clasps (14) can be adapted so that the sunscreen can be attached in various ways to many different car seat designs.

Abstract: A collar clasp with a backing bar and clasp bar including two slide rods between the two bars and a thread means for screwing the two bars together against the force of a spring located about the thread means.