Abstract: An improved hull penetration assembly, and various components thereof are provided. These include a hull penetration mount with braces thereon, as well as a hull penetration mount comprising a lower chamber and a removable hatch coupled thereto. These further include a kit comprising these and other improvements together with a plug insertion apparatus, an object delivery apparatus, a light delivery apparatus and a borescope apparatus.

Abstract: A twist tie device has an elongated piece of shape-retaining deformable material. A cover covers the shape-retaining deformable material along the length of the elongated piece. The cover has a bond between the elongated piece and the cover. The bond between the cover and the elongated piece is along the entire interior surface of the cover. An outer cover may be bonded to the cover. The outer cover may have a gripping surface and a non-gripping surface. The gripping surface will provide more grip for the twist tie device when it is wrapped around itself, and the gripping surface will provide more grip when it is wrapped around objects.

Abstract: A retaining latch or strap for use with tie-down hooks has an elastically deformable body, which includes a first sidewall and a second sidewall. The sidewalls are joined together at first and second ends, and are spaced apart by a strut extending transversely between them to define first and second hook openings. The latch may include a handle extending from one end of the body.

Abstract: A rigid U-shaped structure sized to be closely received on the tip end of the transfer hook. One side of the U-shape of the structure is closed. A padeye is rigidly attached to the end curved portion of the U-shape of the structure. Means for holding the U-shaped structure in position on the tip end of the hook is provided. The holding means may be threaded bores through one or both sides of the U-shaped structure that allow bolts to be threaded through the holes such that they create sufficient friction against the tip end of the transfer hook to hold the U-shaped structure in position. The holes through the U-shaped structure may be unthreaded with threaded nuts rigidly attached to the U-shaped structure such that the nuts are aligned with the holes to allow bolts to exert pressure against the tip end of the transfer hook in the same manner to hold the U-shaped structure in position on the transfer hook.

Abstract: A shower curtain fastener includes a body portion adapted to couple to a shower curtain rod and a shower curtain. A hook portion formed integrally with the body portion includes a first segment extending substantially vertically downward from the bottom section of the body portion and a second segment extending outwardly to receive items apart from the shower curtain.

Abstract: A tension-based fastening system for holding an article comprising a forward-facing S-shaped plate and a reverse-facing S-shaped plate. The reverse-facing plate is disposed over and integrally connected to the forward-facing plate, forming a top tensioned holder portion and a bottom tensioned holder portion for removably holding objects. The reverse top arc of the reverse-facing plate and the forward top arc of the forward-facing plate overlap to form a top opening, while the reverse bottom arc of the forward-facing plate and the forward bottom arc of the reverse-facing plate overlap to form a bottom opening. The overlapping arcs provide tension for maintaining each tensioned holder portion in a closed position.

Abstract: A connecting/disconnecting mechanism able to connect and disconnect two units easily, as well as a composite apparatus having such a connecting/disconnecting mechanism, can be provided.

Abstract: Described herein are embodiments of fasteners that provide a secure, elegant attachment for jewelry and that are easily interchangeable between jewelry. For example, in one embodiment, a magnetic jewelry fastener is provided having two magnets secured respectively in two separate detachable housings. In another embodiment, individual clasps are rigidly connected to each of the housings, the clasps each having a displaceable member.

Abstract: A cable clip including a hook portion and a loop portion, where the hook portion has a mouth that is expandable to receive an object on which the clip is to be hung. The loop portion, which is carried on the hook portion and supported on the object thereby, defines a bore adapted to receive at least one cable therein.

Abstract: Cannula retainers for use with oxygen delivery cannulas having a tubular nose piece for introducing oxygen into a person's nose, dependent oxygen tubes extending from opposite ends thereof for looping over the person's ears and which terminate at a connector for connection to an main oxygen delivery tube, and a slidable retaining collar for tensioning the oxygen tubes against the person's lower jaw. The cannula retainers comprise a tubular, band, or elastic body having a hook, clip, loop, or tubular member connected to each end of the body for attachment to the upper and lower portions of the oxygen tube to retain the oxygen tube in a looped configuration about the person's ear. The cannula retainers can be of a fixed length or of a variable length such as being stretchable or elastic, or of an adjustable length. Cannula with retainer assemblies include any of the cannula retainers of the invention with such cannulas.

Abstract: A decorating system enables decorative articles to be hung from high places with safety. The decorating system comprises a dual hook and an adapter. The dual hook has a ring, a first hook, and a second hook. The decorative article is held by the second hook. The adapter is attached to the end of a pole. The adapter has a finger that is insertable into the dual hook ring. A person manipulates the pole to locate the dual hook first hook over a selected support member. The dual hook is lowered slightly to rest the first hook thereof on the support member. Then the adapter finger is removed from the dual hook ring. To take down the decorative article, the adapter finger is reinserted into the dual hook ring, and the pole is manipulated to lift the dual hook off the support member and return the dual hook and decorative article to the ground.

Abstract: A repair device is provided for repairing a broken wire. The repair device includes at least one elongated body having first and second hooks at opposing ends thereof, the first and second hooks opening inwardly towards the body. At least one locking member is operatively associated with at least one of the hooks. The locking member has a base portion and wing members extending outwardly from the base portion in opposing directions when disposed in a first position. The wing members are manually moveable from the first position wherein ends thereof are directed away from a longitudinal axis of the base member, to a second, locking position folded upon the wire connected to the at least one hook such that the wire portion is secured between surfaces defining the wing members.

Abstract: A hook is retained to an article to which it is connected a flexible rubber keeper member in the form of a strip having a pair of holes formed therein through which opposing portions of the "U" of the hook are fitted. The rubber keeper is removably held in position on the hook by virtue of the elasticity of such keeper, and further, in one embodiment, by means of a pair of grooves formed in the "U" portion of the hook into which one of the apertured portions of the keeper fits. In another embodiment of the invention, such retention is aided by means of a dimple formed in this "U" portion over and beyond which one of the apertured portions of the keeper is pulled, this dimple inhibiting the removal of this apertured portion of the hook.

Abstract: A one piece resilient sheet material fastener for retaining two or more elongated members in juxtaposed relation. The fastener includes a keeper and a locking means which requires the simultaneous application of a plurality of forces originating from differing directions in order to unlock the keeper for purposes of opening the fastener.

Abstract: An improved gutter guard clip comprises a strip having at one end at least one tab or tine which can be bent through and under an opening of a screen member of a gutter and the opposite end can be bent over the outer flange of the gutter to hold the screen securely in place on the gutter. The strip can be made of a metal or a plastic material which can be readily bent beyond its elastic limits to retain substantially its bent shape. Modifications of the clip can be readily made by providing a hole in the gutter - overlapping portion through which a nail, screw or rivet can be inserted during the initial installation of the gutter. A method for making the gutter guard clip is also provided.

Abstract: A device for securing the ends of a snow chain together which includes a plate with an aperture near one end thereof for engagement by a hook on one end of the chain, and a threaded hole near the other end thereof into which is threaded a bolt with a manipulating head and a shoulder to engage a link at the other end of the snow chain.