Abstract: A rail system includes a first rail unit with a hook portion forming a recessed cavity with an opening. A resilient strip or cord is located within the recessed cavity and is at least partially exposed through the opening. A cam portion positioned apart from the hook portion has a detent and a recessed portion. A second rail unit, releasably fastenable to the first rail unit, has a first flange section insertable into the hook portion of the first rail unit to compress the strip or cord and a second flange section snappable into the recessed portion of the cam portion of the first rail unit. The first flange extends through the opening of the recessed cavity and an end surface of the first flange engages the strip or cord when the second rail unit is fastened to the first rail unit.

Abstract: A locking clip assembly includes a clip body with a body clamping end, a rear portion and a body hinge portion between the body clamping end and the rear portion, an elongated arm member having a jaw portion, a lever arm portion and an arm hinge portion pivotally connected to the body hinge portion, and a locking member slidably disposed on the rear portion of the clip body where the locking member is movable between an arm member locked position and an arm member unlocked position.

Abstract: A device for mounting hunting decoys, bird deterrents, trail cameras, and the like to support surfaces.

Abstract: Disclosed is a clamping collar which includes a belt made up of two belt portions, each of which has a first end provided with a tightening tab and a second end provided with an assembly member. The assembly members are suitable for co-operating to assemble the second ends together in a releasable manner. The collar also includes tightening means suitable for co-operating with the tightening tabs so as to move the tabs relative to each other once the second ends are assembled together, in such a manner as to tighten the collar.

Abstract: A panel support clamp consisting of: at least a pair of mutually cooperating jaws (1,2) and both carrying, on one side, fastening and tightening elements; said fastening and tightening elements providing, on a first one of said jaws, a parallelepiped body (6) with at least one screw-in seat and, on a second one of said jaws, a tightening screw, as well as guiding elements for the housing of said parallelepiped body, consisting of a pair of retaining arms (9a, 9b) and of a cavity obtained on the inner surface thereof; on each of the lateral walls of said parallelepiped body a guiding groove (13), for the housing and sliding of a pair of articulating pins (14a, 14b), protruding inwards from the ends of said retaining arms; within said parallelepiped body recesses (7) for the introduction of fastening elements to a support base, and control means maintaining secure the parallelism between the opposite surfaces of the two jaws (1,2) and the respective panel walls.

Abstract: A removable load bearing textile clamp including a locking clamp portion configured to accept an internally positioned rod such that a textile sheet can be led around the rod and positioned inside the clamp and secured by closing the clamp and engaging the locking mechanism.

Abstract: A water storage unit includes an outer bag with an inlet defined in a top end thereof and an inner bag is received in the outer bag. A coolant bag is received in the inner bag and has coolant received therein. An outlet part is connected to the lower end of the outer bag and connected with a hose so that the user can suck the water in the outer bag. The water is cooled by the coolant in the coolant bag which is located at the lower end of the outer bag. A handle has a clamp slot with which a sealing rod is securely engaged. The inlet of the outer bag can be sealed by the cooperation of the clamp slot of the handle and the sealing rod.

Abstract: A binder for filing tools which binds sheets having a plurality of sheet hole parts aligned in the center includes a locking bar which corresponds to a front cover wherein two front cover parts formed from flat boards of which one side of each is respectively connected to a back cover part and integrated. The back cover part includes a plurality of key-shaped locking parts erected on the front surface thereof, the key-shaped locking part is penetrated through the sheet hole parts in the sheet, a plurality of tying parts are provided in the locking bar in positions corresponding to the positions of the key-shaped locking parts, and the sheets are held between the locking bar and front cover by each tying part being locked to the key-shaped locking part.

Abstract: An anchoring method of fabric panels for flood control and water control, wherein the anchoring method comprises the steps of: attaching a plurality of anchors. Each anchor has a base, a first wall and a second wall disposed on opposite ends of the base, a chamber, and arms attached to the walls projecting away from the walls. An extension is attached to the first arm, wherein the extension projects over the chamber, then a deformable tube goes in the chamber near the first wall, a fabric panel attached to a mooring is then put in the chamber on top of the deformable tube, then inserting a chock into the chamber against the deformable tube, wherein the deformable tube is compressed, then inserting a key into the chamber between the chock and the second wall, wherein the chock engages the key and the deformable tube is uncompressed.

Abstract: The present invention is a reversible single-piece flex holder for retaining a flexible sign face to a sign frame. The flex holder has a latch block and a latch blade movable toward the latch block about a hinge, for clamping the margin of a sign face. A pair of pivot lips are provided on the outside of the flex holder for engagement into a slot in a sign frame. These pivot lips are symmetrical to each other relative to a clamping axis of the flex holder, such that the flex holder is interchangeably mountable to the margin of a flexible sign face. The flex holder also has a stopper lip extending from the latch block and a stopper bulge on the latch blade. The lip and the bulge interfere with each other when the latch blade is reopened to a certain extent to prevent over-stressing the hinge.

Abstract: A flexible material such as garment fabric to be protected against theft is clamped into a lockable security tag. A key can be inserted into a key hole formed in the security tag for releasing the lock and to remove the tag from the garment item. The key thereby has a shape which complements a member of the cam mechanism so as to allow the cam to be operated with the key. A given decoupler is matched to a given batch of security tags, and the given decoupler is not matched to another, different batch of security tags. A certain store, therefore, has a matched decoupler for its tags while another store has a different decoupler which is matched to a different batch. The decoupler is preferably a key. The security tag is thereby provided with a number of pins or prongs which break or bend back if an incorrect key is inserted or if someone attempts to pick the lock.

Abstract: A stiffener apparatus, including first and second stiffener body sections, each stiffener section is formed as an open, octagonally shaped structure, and is provided with geometrically shaped channel that facilitate mechanically mating of one section with the other, i.e. a quasi-congruent, multi-planar surface,-snap-ring type construction, that effects a reliable compression of flexible material disposed between the two mating stiffener body sections. The open, octagonally, shaped stiffener sections are especially sized for fitting an opening of a flexible trash bag container. In use, the geometrically shaped mating channels compress the outer edges of the trash bag's opening material between multi-planar surfaces that greatly improves the compression fit in keeping the trash bag opening in an opened state, especially in heavily loaded trash bag conditions. Each one of the stiffener sections, is provided with a scoop-like edge member for channelling material into the trash bag.

Abstract: A system for securing flexible sheeting material S to a series of interconnected frame elements 60 is provided. Multiple frame elements 60 are secured together, such as through end joints 70. The frame elements 60 generally define an enclosure 80 or other structure which is to be enclosed by sheeting S. The sheeting S is then draped over the frame elements 60 until the sheeting S has the desired configuration overlying the frame elements 60. Clamps 10 are then utilized to secure the sheeting S to the frame elements 60. The clamps 10 are "C-shaped" in cross-section and are sized with an interior region 18 thereof similar to a diameter of a cylindrical surface 64 of the frame elements 60. The clamps 10 are sufficiently resilient that the clamps 10 can be flexed to allow the frame elements 60 to pass into and reside within the interior region 18 with the sheeting S interposed between the frame element 60 and the clamp 10.

Abstract: An insulated beverage pouch system that includes an inner beverage pouch and an outer insulated carrying bag into which the inner beverage pouch is placed. The beverage pouch-is sealable with a clip mechanism having parallel clamping ridges.

Abstract: A holder for flexible sheet material providing a substantially horizontally oriented housing containing convergent parallel walls forming an interior passageway with an opening. Contained within the housings' passageway are several spaced cylindrical rods with removable handles attached and exposed through the opening of the housing. The relationship between the diameter of the rods and the opening between the convergent walls is such that the rods can not pass through the opening and exit the housing. Sheet material moved into the opening in an upward direction between the inside front of the housing and the rods is secured by pulling on the handles attached to the rods to activate the wedging action. The sheet material can be removed from the holder by moving the handles vertically within the passageway to allow the sheet material to slip freely out of the housing.

Abstract: A cord-lock mechanism to take up or expand slats of Venetian blind, comprising a fixed hollow drum with an end cover secured to window frame or door frame; a pulley block fixed in the hollow drum, a pulley at the pulley block, a brake wheel reciprocally movable between a braking position and a release position in a guide channel formed on the pulley block; and a lift cord made of soft material, wound around the brake wheel and the pulley, having its both ends extended to the respective ends of the headrail, passed through the middle cord outlets, turned downwards and tied to the respective ends of the foot rail so that all or part of the slats and the tubular foot rail can be raised and the slats can be taken up by pulling of the lift cord.

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 gripping device for securing a covering to an upholstered bead is described. The device is a rigid elongated member having a longitudinal hollowed out portion with an internal constriction so that when the bead and covering are received therein the construction will wedge the same against the internal walls of said device.

Abstract: A track structure for retaining the liner of a liner type in-ground swimming pool is comprised of two component parts including an elongated length of a channel-like body section adapted to be secured about the perimeter of a liner-type pool and a channel-like insert adapted to be removably disposed within the body section. Both components are formed of polymeric plastic composition and both are configured at least partially complementary, so as to enable the insert to effect a snap-in interfit for securing the insert within the body. The insert when disposed within the body cooperates with an internal body surface wall to define a narrow clearance through which the liner can extend while securing the beaded edge of the liner against withdrawal. When the body and insert are assembled, a single exposed channel is provided, enabling a form board to be positioned thereat for the pouring and setting of aggregate deciking about the pool.

Abstract: Bag making material comprises a plastic film carrying a reclosable fastener or zipper male profile and with one or more alignment ribs in spaced parallel relation to the profile. Reinforcing ridge or ridges provide stabilizing beam effect in respect to the profile and/or the alignment rib or ribs on the film along the back of the profile and/or alignment rib base or bases.

Abstract: A sheet gripping assembly for thin pliable sheet material, such as plastic film, having a channel shaped base member with a side opening through which may be inserted a fold of the sheet material to be secured, and innerlock and gripping bar members insertable into the base member through its side opening to assembled positions within the fold of sheet material within the base member wherein the sheet material is gripped between the base member and the innerlock and gripping bar members and the innerlock member resists expulsion of the gripping bar member from the base member by tension in the sheet material being gripped. According to an important feature of the invention, the innerlock member has a lip which projects externally of the base member through its side opening and the innerlock member is laterally flexible by finger pressure on the lip to facilitate insertion of the innerlock member into and removal of the innerlock member from the base member.

Abstract: A holder for flexible material comprising a flat base on which the material rests and at least one hinged side flap adapted to fold over on top of an edge of the material to hold the material in positon, characterized in that beneath the/or each hinged flap an upstanding wall extends from the base to form a backstop and a corresponding flange descends downwardly from the flap adjacent the hinge, the flange and wall being so arranged and dimensioned that when the flange is opened by upward hinged movement from the base ready to receive an edge portion of material, the bottom edge of the flange rests on the upper free edge of the wall to keep the flap open, on closure of the flap the bottom surface of the flange being arranged to `cam` over the upper surface of the wall, the wall, flange and/or hinge resiliently moving until the flange is free of the wall to close down over material positioned on the base.

Abstract: A sheet gripping assembly for thin pliable sheet material, such as plastic film, having a channel shaped base member with a side opening through which may be inserted a fold of the sheet material to be secured, and innerlock and gripping bar members insertable into the base member through its side opening to assembled positions within the fold of sheet material within the base member wherein the sheet material is gripped between the base member and the innerlock and gripping bar members and the innerlock member recesses expulsion of the gripping bar member from the base member by tension in the sheet material being gripped. According to an important feature of the invention, the innerlock member has a lip which pojects externally of the base member through its side opening and the innerlock member is laterally flexible by finger pressure on the lip to facilitate insertion of the innerlock member into and removal of the innerlock member from the base member.

Abstract: An attaching assembly for attaching the canvas canopy of a camping trailer to the camping trailer body includes an extruded rail which is mounted on the top of the trailer body. The rail provides a first channel into which the lower edge of the canvas can be inserted and a second channel in which a latch is pivotally mounted. The bottom edge of the canvas is folded around a vinyl seal and secured thereto to provide the canvas with an enlarged hem, and when the hem of the canvas is inserted into the first channel of the rail, the latch can be pivoted to a latching position to prevent withdrawal of the hem from the rail.

Abstract: A clip for retaining thin plastics film material (6) in tension formed of a pair of elongate channel members (2,4) removably assembled together in inverted relationship. The film material passes through the fixing between opposed cooperating complementary sinuous surfaces (8,3;9,12) of the flanks of the channel members and in so doing passes over surface portions of the fixing at the entrance to the cooperating surfaces of each flank pair, which are exposed to direct radiation. To avoid degradation of the plastics at these surface portions, means (30,32) are provided on one of the channel members to cover or shield these surface portions from such direct radiation. The covering or shielding (30,32) may be integrally formed with one of the channel members of removably afixed thereto.

Abstract: A silk screen printing frame includes a tensioning device for tensioning the silk screen printing fabric in such a way that in the side walls of the frame a groove of C-shaped cross-section is arranged. To tension the screen fabric, the fabric is looped around a clamping strip, which is inserted into the groove opening. The clamping strip is elastically deformable and occupies an increased width under tension, so that after the clamping strip has snapped into the groove, the screen fabric is taut. The clamping strip is arcuate and consists of an elastically bendable spring material of plastic or metal.

Abstract: The invention comprises safety belt fastening means of the type having a locking tongue slideably engageable with a locking device. The locking device includes a locking flap releaseably engageable with the tongue, and release means for lifting and releasing the flap from engagement with the tongue; according to the invention, blocking means are provided which retain the locking flap in a raised position when the belt is unfastened, which resist initial releasing action to increase the necessary force for unfastening the belt, and which urge the locking flap into close engagement with the tongue on fastening the seat belt. The blocking means includes a blocking flap which coacts with the locking flap, and biasing means acting on the blocking and locking flaps.

Abstract: A trim for a fabric mounting track system as disclosed and claimed in the applicant's prior application, Ser. No. 441,990, filed on Nov. 16, 1982. The trim consists basically of a unitary substantially F-shaped structure having a flat trim portion. There is preferably a retaining portion extending at right angles to the trim portion, as well as an intermediate portion, also extending from the trim portion and at right angles thereto and spaced from the retaining portion. The retaining and intermediate portions are arranged to fit precisely over one of the hinge lock or back support plates of the track mounting system. The trim portion fits over the two plates to provide a pleasing appearance and to lend mechanical rigidity to the mounting track system.

Abstract: A closure for flexible containers made of hose- or sack-shaped semi-finished products for transporting and storing of flowable or pourable goods, with several rod-shaped or tubular clamps, which are arranged one upon another in side supports and securable in their position to each other and through their separation places one end of the hose- or sack-shaped semi-finished product can be led. In order that the closure can also withstand strong jolt stresses on the filled containers, the clamps are arranged clampable with respect to one another in the supports surrounding their ends and clampable with respect to each other, having one clamping device each which can be inserted into each support.