Abstract: A clamp for cylindrical objects uses a plurality of split-rings, each of which has a first half-ring and a second half-ring. Each first half-ring is hingedly coupled to a corresponding second half-ring at a hinge point. Means, coupled to each first half-ring at a distance from the hinge point, are coupled to a control assembly. The control assembly is operated to apply one of a pulling force to each first half-ring to simultaneously open each of the split-rings, or a pushing force to each first half-ring to simultaneously close each of the split-rings.

Abstract: The figure eight hinge of the present invention allows a gate to be quickly and safely attached to a support structure. The hinge includes two legs having two different radii of curvature. The legs also include a slot which allows the hinge to have the desired figure eight configuration. The present invention advantageously eliminates pinch points and minimizes the distance between the gate and the support structure. In particular, the hinge remains stationary with respect to the support structure while allowing the gate to rotate within one end of the hinge. The figure eight hinge is preferably used with animal enclosures such as kennels or pens because it reduces the risk that an animal will catching its feet or other body parts between the gate and the support structure.

Abstract: A fastener is provided for securing one or more water supply lines to a pipe, such as a drain or vent pipe. The fastener includes a first resilient clamping element for engaging the pipe and a second resilient clamping element for engaging the water line. The second resilient clamping elements may be unitary with the first resilient clamping elements or selectively connected together by means of a connector.

Abstract: A file marker for marking the position of material removed from a file drawer or similar receptacle is disclosed. The file marker comprises a relatively flat body portion having a body side edge, a clip body extending from the body side edge, and a clip extending downwardly from the clip body and defining a gap adjacent to the body side edge for receiving a file rail. The clip is resiliently biased toward the body portion and is resiliently movable to adjust the size of the gap for receiving file rails of varying widths. The adjustable clip is particularly beneficial for accommodating the assorted types of file rails typically found in lateral files and file drawers in office furniture.

Abstract: A power line insulator clamp for clamping a power line to the top of a power line-holding insulator which comprises first and second clamping members pivotally hinged together by a hinge connection. The first clamping member has a first section configured to extend from the hinge connection across the top of the insulator so as to overlay a power line groove on the top of the insulator, and a second section configured to extend transversely of the first section for engaging a tie wire groove on the insulator. The second clamping member has a third section configured to extend from the hinge connection transversely of the first section for engaging the tie wire groove on the insulator. The hinge connection is located to one side of the clamp so as to not interfere with the insulator or a power line extended across the insulator. An actuator is coupled to the first and second clamping members for opening and closing the clamp.

Abstract: A fishing line release clip, having dual clamps and a design that allows the release clip to use for a variety of applications. The release clip is comprised of a clamping platform, having a clamping surfaces on either end, and amounting flange on one end. A pair of clamping plates are provided that are connected by hinges to the sidewalls of the clamping plate. Each clamping plate is provided with a sliding clamp to force the clamping plate down against the clamping platform. A resilient textured clamping pad is provided beneath each clamping plate. In one embodiment, the clamping pads are provided with bosses fitting sockets in the clamping plate and the clamping platform. The flange end of the clamping platform includes a pair of V-shaped grooves for receiving a cable to securely lock the cable to the release clip.

Abstract: An elongate article coupler comprises a pair of fitting parts for severally retaining end parts of the elongate articles and a connecting part disposed between the fitting parts and adapted to interconnect the fitting parts, the connecting part having a breaking part adapted to be broken under a tension exceeding a prescribed level. In accordance with one embodiment of the modification, the coupler comprises a pair of fitting parts each including one of a pair of engaging parts adapted to form mutual engagement and break the engagement under a tension exceeding a prescribed level. In accordance with another modification, the coupler comprises one or more of fitting parts and retention cancelling means adapted to induce retention of the elongate article in cooperation with the fitting parts and cancel the retention of the elongate article when a tension exceeding a prescribed level is exerted on the elongate article.

Abstract: A clamp for supporting a bicycle is formed of two like halves joined by a single central bolt. The clamp halves are urged apart by a single central spring surrounding the bolt. Each half of the clamp has a pair of concave cylindrical segments, one for receiving a tubular member of a bicycle and the other for receiving a tubular portion of a bicycle support rack. Each cylindrical segment is lined with a resilient protective material to prevent damage to the bicycle frame as well as to insure a firm grip on the tubular members and allow the clamp to accommodate a range of tubular diameters.

Abstract: Devices for securing a first object to a second object, comprising a preformed, flexible strap having a first end and a second end, and including a first opening preferably located in the vicinity of the first end and a spaced apart second opening preferably located in the vicinity of the second end of the strap. The openings are designed to releasably receive the first object. A strap receiving aperture is formed in the strap intermediate the first opening and the second opening of the strap, and is designed to slidably receive one end of the strap to form a loop which is capable of encircling a second object.

Abstract: A safety device is provided for a high-pressure flow line that is formed from sections of pipe that are coupled together. The safety device is formed from a pipe clamp having two halves that are coupled together about one of the pipe sections so that the pipe section is securely held between the two halves of the clamp. A cable is positioned generally along the length of the flow line. A cable engagement portion is joined to one of the two halves of the clamp and has a slot for receiving the cable. A removable slot closure retains the cable within the slot. In one embodiment, a resilient insert can be releasably coupled to the clamp to bear against the exterior of the pipe sections when the clamp is secured thereto.

Abstract: An elongate article coupler comprises a pair of fitting parts for severally retaining end parts of the elongate articles and a connecting part disposed between the fitting parts and adapted to interconnect the fitting parts, the connecting part having a breaking part adapted to be broken under a tension exceeding a prescribed level. In accordance with one embodiment of the modification, the coupler comprises a pair of fitting parts each including one of a pair of engaging parts adapted to form mutual engagement and break the engagement under a tension exceeding a prescribed level. In accordance with another modification, the coupler comprises one or more of fitting parts and retention cancelling means adapted to induce retention of the elongate article in cooperation with the fitting parts and cancel the retention of the elongate article when a tension exceeding a prescribed level is exerted on the elongate article.

Abstract: The clamp for securing a canopy to a beach chair has a pair of metal plates fixedly secured to a cross-piece of the canopy. In addition, the clamp employs a plastic strap between the two metal plates for engaging with the tubular cross-piece of the chair under the biasing force of the adjacent metal plate. A nut member of trilobular shape is provided on a threaded bolt which passes through the metal plates and plastic strap to bias the metal plates towards each other. The large surface-to-surface contact provided by the strap provides a positive clamping action of the clamp on the tubular member of the chair.

Abstract: A hanger clip adapted specifically for the dry cleaning industry. The device includes an elongated main body. At each end of the main body are a pair of hanger securing means. The hanger securing means are adapted to clip around the throat portion of a hanger. The hanger clip is inserted into the group of hangers through the open area of the hangers, and is moved upward to the throat of the hanger until the clips are secured on the throats of two terminal hangers in the desired group. The clip also includes a scanner identifiable tag.

Abstract: A badge clip secures a badge to an attaching member which enables the badge to be worn or carried by a person. The badge clip includes a fixed leg having a first end portion and an opposite second end portion with a curled barrel formation, and a movable leg having a first end portion which is reversely bent from the first end portion of the fixed leg, and an opposite second end portion which is engageable with the curled barrel formation of the fixed leg. The movable leg is pivotally movable between an open position and a closed position, the movable leg being biased to its closed position. The arrangement is such that the curled barrel formation of the fixed leg is capable of receiving a badge having an opening formed therein for securing the badge to the badge clip. The curled barrel formation is received through the opening of the badge when the movable leg is in its open position. The badge is secured to the badge clip when the movable leg resiliently returns to its closed position.

Abstract: A device is provided for engaging and disengaging any two baby strolling devices consisting of two components spaced apart and coupled by a snap release connector. When mounted between the frames of any two baby strolling devices (given that it can rotate at any angle), Instandem allows any one person to operate the two strolling devices simultaneously as well as disengaging them as needed.

Abstract: A strap of stretchable material that is adapted for engagement with one end of a flashlight, wrapping around the handlebar of a bicycle, and further engagement with the other end of the flashlight, thereby securely strapping it to the handlebar. The strap includes two pairs of holes, one pair at each end, each pair including an inner hole and an outer hole. The back portion of the flashlight is first inserted through the outer and inner holes of the first pair of holes in the strap; the light is then positioned against the handlebar, the strap is wrapped around it and stretched to permit the insertion of the front portion of the flashlight into the inner hole of the second pair of holes, thereby securing the light to the handlebar. The strap is then stretched again along the length of the flashlight to insert the back portion of the light into the outer hole of the second pair of holes in the strap.

Abstract: A one-piece clip shaped into open ended paralleling first and second sections attaches to the free side edge of an automobile sun visor. The first section is formed into a clip attachable to the sun visor. The second section is shaped into a holder for various small articles, in particular, a round moist snuff container.

Abstract: A connector for use in series for aligning and clamping a series of tubes includes a member having a first recess near one end and a second recess near an opposite end. The first recess is located on one side of the member and the second recess is located on an opposite side of the member. The member also has a slot between the first recess and the second recess. The first recess of the member receives one tube and the second recess receives another tube.

Abstract: A clamping assembly includes a pair of elongated upper and lower clamping members each having a pair of first and second transverse channels being spaced from one another and formed in confronting faces of the clamping members, a pair of gripping plates being disposed in the second channels of the clamping members, and a fastener releasably connect the upper and lower clamping members together at middle portions thereof extending between the first and second channels of the clamping members for providing simultaneously dual gripping of a portion of an awning between the gripping plates in the second channels of the clamping members and of an awning support brace portion between the clamping members in the first channels thereof.

Abstract: A bus bar connecting device according to the invention comprises a clamper for clamping first and second bus bars disposed to extend at an angle with each other. The clamper is preferably electrically conductive to permit passage of an electric current therethrough. The second bus bar may have a hole, and a bolt extends through the clamper and the hole of the second bus bar, and screwed into a nut provided on the opposite side of the second bus bar. As the bolt is screwed into the nut, the clamper is pressed against the bus bars, and also presses the first and second bus bars against each other. Preferably, the clamper has linear protrusions at which it is in contact with the bus bars. Because of the pressure contact along the entire linear protrusions, the area of contact is larger than if the contact is made only at a point. The device is provided with a mechanism to prevent shift of the second bus bar in the lateral direction of the first bus bar. Such a mechanism may consist of a step of the clamper.

Abstract: A clamp-coupling and repairing apparatus is disclosed, which is useful for fluid conducting pipe-and-hose conduits adapted to withstand high pressure, and which includes a relatively wide band relative to the diameter of a respective conduit. The band is bent to form a circular sleeve-like structure having two free edge portions which are bent to extend radially outwardly of a space defined by the circular sleeve-like structure. Two partly circular plate members are laid against the edge portions with through-going partial longitudinal holes being provided in the circular plate members and the edge portions. A screw bolt is then able to be passed through the longitudinal holes with nuts secured onto said screw bolt for pressing the circular plate members toward one another for tightening the circular sleeve-like structure around the respective conduit.

Abstract: A substantially U-shaped stud engaging clip formed from a resilient plastic or metal material and dimensioned for frictional engagement with a standard 2".times.4" or 2".times.6" framing stud. A wire engaging clip body is formed on a side wall of the stud engaging clip and includes a plurality of resilient clips which may be selectively dimensioned to secure flat ROMEX type cables, round cables, or individual wires. Preferably, each wire engaging clip body includes a variety of differently dimensioned individual clip elements to allow convenient securement of various different conventional forms of wiring. The stud engaging clip may be stapled to the conventional 2".times.4" or 2".times.6" stud by a conventional manual or rechargeable staple gun to enhance securement. After the wiring is installed utilizing a plurality of the stud engaging clips, drywall is conventionally nailed to the studs, over the clips.

Abstract: A bicycle support bracket arranged to provide for top mounting of a generator over the rear wheel of a bicycle consisting of a pair of opposed tee shaped units having semi cylindrical cups at each end of the upright and cross member which cups are adapted to secure the bracket to the brake bridge and rear fork of the bicycle frame when the two tees are secured together.

Abstract: A clip assembly (20,100) for use in combination with a blind assembly having a plurality of free-hanging elongated vertical louvers (10) for preventing the louvers from tangling is disclosed. The clip assembly comprises a plurality of clips (20) spaced apart and attached to a cord (100). Each clip (20) is attached to a portion of a louver (10) adjacent a side edge (12).

Abstract: A new and improved credit card/money clip device is provided by a base member having first and second generally opposed major surfaces. A clip for holding folded currency is defined on one side of the base member and credit card receiving area is defined by resilient elastic holding straps adjacent the second major surface. The credit card/money clip device provides a compact, low profile device and method for carrying money and cards in an organized and supported manner in a pants pocket or the like.

Abstract: A device for maintaining apparel belt in fixed position relative to the upper edge of a loopless garment during movement of the wearer between sitting and standing positions. The disclosed embodiment includes an outer planar element of generally C-shaped cross section forming channels engaging the upper and lower edges of the belt and a clip element secured to the inner surface of the planar element having means engaging the free upper edge of the garment.

Abstract: A clamping apparatus includes two tightening tools and a connecting unit. Each tightening tool has a base plate, a press plate, and an urging unit for tightening the base plate and the press plate while a member to be clamped is clamped therebetween. The connecting unit connects the tightening tools with the base plates facing in opposite directions so that the tightening tools can freely pivot relative to each other.

Abstract: A holding device which clamps onto a wide variety of fixtures, such as furniture, pipes, counter tops, trees, rocks, fences, etc., and holds pole-shaped objects, such as billiards cues, gun barrels, fishing rods, measurement instruments, painting tools, etc., is disclosed. A C-clamp is formed from a plastic U-shaped member which movably couples to a plastic, pole-shaped member. The U-shaped member has a plurality of retained openings therein for selective installation of one or more retainers. A retainer press-fits into one of the retainer openings and is rotatable therein so that a wide variety of holding orientations may be achieved. The retainer includes an open, curved, resilient member which holds the pole-shaped object. The held object is installed by being pressed into the interior of the curved member at the opening thereof. Such pressing expands the curved member sufficiently so that the opening permits passage of the held object.

Abstract: A modular adjustable clamp is provided for use in a multi-clamp assembly. The clamp comprises a frame, a clamp interconnection for connecting the frame to a second clamp, and a portion for engaging a cable. The modular clamp can be connected to the second clamp in an adjustable manner such that various sizes of cable can be clamped with various distances between the cables. A system may also be provided for stabily connecting at least two multi-clamp assemblies for use in attaching a connector to the cables.

Abstract: A removable skirt and trouser clip for garment hangers includes a pair of rigid, elongated fingers connected in a pinching relationship by a spring, and jaws located at one end of each of the fingers are urged together by the spring for holding garments therebetween. A connector adjacent another end of one of the fingers attaches the fingers below the horizontal crossbar of a garment hanger. The connector includes a pair of opposed members with a plurality of recesses located on the mating faces of each of the opposed members for receiving and clamping about the crossbar.

Abstract: Wire separator structure and method for separating spark plug wires and the like. The structure includes a body member having a plurality of cylindrical openings therethrough including parallel transversely spaced apart axes of generation in the same plane, and a slot extending across the plane and parallel to the cylindrical openings have dovetail portions on both sides of the plane which body member is split in the plane of the axes of the cylindrical openings therethrough to provide separate body parts and a generally X-shaped wedge member positioned within the slot in the body member to hold the parts of the body member together with the wires to be separated within the cylindrical openings in the body member. In the method of the invention, wires to be separated are placed in cylindrical openings in a split body member and the parts of the split body member are secured together by an X-shaped wedge member extending axially of the cylindrical openings into dovetail slots in the body parts.

Abstract: A device for mending a broken cord in a sports net. The device includes a pair of ferrules having deformable flaps that can be crimped onto the broken cord ends. The ferrules can be connected with each other by a flexible cord element gripped by sleeves on the ferrules, by a rigid connecting strip, or by a flexible cord element threaded through openings and gripped by the flaps crimped onto the broken cord ends. In the latter case, the broken cord ends are threaded through the openings and knotted to enhance the security of the connection.

Abstract: An adjustable utility clamp device easily attachable to a hospital bed frame, standard bed frame tubular frame member or other frame member allowing for easy securance and release of limb restraint straps or other devices and having no protruding edges and the adjustment means being inaccessible to the restrained patient.

Abstract: A line (such as a pipeline) of smaller diameter is mounted on a line of larger diameter with a clamp comprising a saddle for positioning on the larger line, a channel formed in the outer face of the saddle for receiving the smaller line, a closure member mountable on the saddle to close the channel around the smaller line, a strap for passing around the larger line, and at least two tensioning devices for tensioning the respective ends of the strap to the sides of the closure member. The clamp is particularly useful for connecting subsea pipelines.

Abstract: A pipe clip comprising resilient material which comprises a mounting portion (1) with at least two clamps (3, 4) having clamping limb portions (3a, 3b; 4a, 4b) which can be resiliently spread open for the insertion of conduits (2), the clamps being adapted to the conduit cross-section. The clip has at least one stirrup portion (6) which engages over the clamps and which in its closed position snaps, with inner catches (7a, 9a) disposed on its two elastically spreadable limbs (7, 9), behind associated catches (3d, 4d) on the two mutually oppositely disposed outermost clamping limb portions (3a, 4b) of clamps (3, 4) which are arranged in side-by-side relationship in one plane. The stirrup portion is provided at each intermediate space between two clamps which are covered over thereby in the closed position thereof, with a bar portion (12) which in the closed position engages between said clamps and thereby resiliently spreads apart the two clamping limb portions (3b, 4a) which are most closely adjacent thereto.

Abstract: A pipe coupling for improved pull-apart strength of pipe lap joints is disclosed. A clamping band is applied to the outside pipe around the overlap region of the pipes. An attachment is applied around the inside pipe and the two bands are connected together by a linkage extending alongside the pipes. Preferably, a sealing structure is provided on the outer pipe in the overlap region such that sealing engagement between the outside and inside pipes is obtained when the clamping band is tightened. When the pipes are subjected to pull-apart forces, the linkage resists slippage or pull-apart motion. If there is slippage, more will occur on the side opposite the linkage and an oblique relationship of the pipes results. This produces a binding action between the pipes with increased frictional resistance to the pull-apart forces.

Abstract: A clamp includes an elastic member which comprises a generally U-shaped tube portion, two recessed portions which separately extend from the tube portion and are curved inwardly, and two gripping portions which extend from the respective recessed portions, two opposing clamp teeth each of which is mounted on the inner face of a respective gripping portion, and a fastener which urges the two gripping portions toward each other for tightening and contracting the tube portion and at the same time driving the two clamp teeth toward each other. An elongated pipe-like member runs through the tube portion of the elastic member. A portion of a damaged automobile is positioned between the two opposing clamp teeth, and then the gripping portions are tightened by the fastener so that as the elastic member of the clamp is secured on the elongated member a portion of a vehicle is gripped tightly between the clamp teeth.

Abstract: A device for connecting the strengthening rod on seat upholstery to the seat load-bearing structure. The device is composed of a fastener into which is engaged a corresponding end of the strengthening rod, a buckle, integral with a fastener and secured to the same by means of a flexible rib enabling angular displacement of the fastener, and a flexible clamp designed to wrap round a member on the load-bearing structure for securing the fastener in projecting manner to the member, and integrally formed at its opposite ends to the buckle and a stop tab designed to engage with the buckle.

Abstract: A clamp which can be used separately to connect two rod-like members together at any angular relationship, can be used in conjunction with a frame for connecting a frame supporting rod thereof to the rod of a tripod or other rod or post-like member. The clamp comprises two clamp plates pivotally connected to each other with opposite rod engaging ends, and a third plate rotatably mounted to one of the pivotally connected plates. A threaded rod extends through substantially aligned openings in the three plates and can be tightened to squeeze the three plates together. While a first rod-like member can be held between the pivotally connected plates, a second rod-like member can be held between the rotatable plate and the associated one of the pivotally mounted plates.

Abstract: A protective cover for temporarily enclosing a building or other structure during construction, includes a plurality of plastic or canvas panels which are mounted on cables connected to the structure, in parallel spaced apart vertical rows, by connectors including a rod for insertion through grommets in the edges of the panels, a lever rotatably mounted on one end of the rod for rotation around an axis perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the rod, so that the rod can be inserted through the grommet and rotated to a locked position, and a C-shaped cable clamp on the other end of the rod, the cable clamp including a web mounting on and projecting perpendicular to the rod on each side thereof, an arm on each end of the web extending towards the other end of the rod and a slot in one side of each arm, the slot being inclined towards the other end of the rod and being sufficiently deep that a cable can be inserted through the slots and retained therein by the rod.

Abstract: Holder especially for a chuck key for a drilling or other machine tool, for which it is necessary to use a chuck key for opening and closing the chuck holding the working tools. The chuck key is attachable to the power cord of such a machine tool in such a way that it remains rotatable although not removable from the machine tool. To achieve this there is provided a locking device (2) mounted on the shaft of the chuck key, which locking device is inserted in a mounting device, which is attached to the power cord.

Abstract: A device used to restrain the flying or whipping of hoses that are accidentally detached while under pressure. The device is formed of a cable halter having slip knot type snares at each of the extremities for engagement about the hoses at a position on both sides of the expected place of separation, a pair of springs forcing the snares to close, so as to obtain a tight engagement with the hoses, and a safety fastener adapted to lock together the hose connectors. The safety fastener is connected to the cable halter by means of a secondary cable, which encircles the hoses to keep the halter cable close to the hoses.

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.

Abstract: A radiator grille fixing structure comprises a plurality of fasteners which are each composed of a base plate and engaging means formed one each on the opposite sides of the base plate, with at least one of the two engaging means containing a shank portion of increased wall thickness and a flexible arm extended from the leading end of the shank portion and provided with an engaging step portion. In this structure, at least one of the plurality of fasteners is disposed in a direction opposite the direction in which the remaining fasteners are disposed. This fixing structure, when used as the medium for the union between a radiator grille and an automobile body, withstands all external forces exerted upon the radiator grille during the travel of the automobile.

Abstract: A film retaining and tensioning element is provided in which the film passes between a pair of facing channel members adapted to be embedded one within the other and having complementary sinuous profiles whereby the inner channel pivots on the outer during assembly and progressively pinches and stretches the film. As tension on the film increases the locking effect further increases.