Abstract: A method and apparatus for delivering and retrieving workpieces to and from a machine table. This invention also relates to an apparatus for receiving at the machine table workpieces which are delivered to and retrieved by the delivery system. Carriers move along a conveyor without a loading arm rotating with respect to a supply table and also without the supply table rotating with respect to the loading arm. The receiver has pivot arms that act in a scissor-like manner to open and close an opening that lockingly engages a connector connected to a pallet.

Abstract: A game controller includes a trigger-activation sensor, a sensor-activation feature, and a trigger-retention feature. The sensor-activation feature is moveable relative to the trigger-activation sensor. The trigger-activation sensor outputs a control signal based on a relative position of the sensor-activation feature and the trigger-activation sensor. The trigger-retention feature is configured to removably affix a selected removable trigger accessory to the game controller. The selected removable trigger accessory is one of a plurality of differently configured removable trigger accessories removably affixable to the game controller. The selected removable trigger accessory is configured to change the relative position of the sensor-activation feature and the trigger-activation sensor based on finger manipulation of the selected removable trigger accessory when the selected removable trigger accessory is removably affixed to the game controller.

Abstract: A quick release mechanism for non-releasable clips is disclosed. The quick release mechanism allows for improved testing of the dimensional quality of manufactured parts having non-releasable mounting features, including clips, plugs, and pins. The mounting features can be reliably mounted for testing, and then removed from a mounting fixture without causing any injury or damage to the non-releasable mounting feature present in the device. The ease of removal is provided by the use of two horizontal segments (108, 110) positioned in a housing (104) to form a receiving aperture (112) for the mounting feature of the tested device. Moreover, the utilization of cables and cable stops to position and hold the horizontal segments of the quick release mount within their housing allows for a tested device to be quickly removed and the horizontal segments to be easily repositioned inside the circular housing where they can accept another manufactured device for dimensional evaluation.

Abstract: Intragastric implant devices for obesity treatment are disclosed. The device is passive and does not autonomously change shape, but instead reacts to movement of the stomach to induce satiety. The device includes a series of connected, articulated clips that plicate the stomach wall nondestructively (no puncturing through the gastric wall) such that the overall volume of the stomach is reduced. Cam-shaped clamping surfaces prevent slippage of the stomach tissue from within the clips. Methods of implant are disclosed including delivering the device through a transoral delivery tube and advancing the device through the esophagus to be deployed within the stomach. Removal of the device occurs in the reverse.

Abstract: A microphone holder is provided that allows a microphone to be attached and detached by a one-touch operation and to be securely held. A first and a second magnet 77a and 72b are provided at positions where a holding frame 5 and a clamp arm 6 overlap with each other such that different poles are opposed to each other. The magnets are magnetically attached to each other to lock the movement.

Abstract: In a microphone holder, a microphone can be attached and detached by a one-touch operation and to be securely held. A microphone grip is pressed into between clamp arms in a state where front ends are opened. This causes the microphone grip to press rear ends of the clamp arms to swing the front ends in closing directions. Thus, the microphone can be attached and detached by a one-touch operation without causing collision noise and the like.

Abstract: Bracelet clasp (1) with a buckle (10) having strands carrying shouldered pins (6, 7) cooperating with eyes (8, 9) in the buckle, with two pushers (11, 12) antagonistic against springs, each controlling two bolts (15, 16; 17, 18). The first pusher (11) integrally drives a first bolt (15) opposite a first pin (6) and a second bolt (16) opposite a second pin (7), and the second pusher (12) independently drives a first bolt (17) opposite said first pin (6) and a second bolt (18) opposite said second pin (7), so that only the combined actuation of the two pushers (11, 12) drives all of the bolts (15, 16, 17, 18) through their entire release travel to release said pins (6, 7) and one of the bolts (17, 18) remains locked during insertion of a pin (6, 7) in an eye (8, 9).

Abstract: A clamp for hanging things, the clamp having a pair of jaws and a lever. Manipulation of the lever causes the jaws to either open or close, depending on the direction of manipulation. The lever is connected to one of the jaws and to a plate attachment. The attachment of the lever to the jaw rotates around the point of the lever's attachment to the plate attachment, the structure of the plate attachment defining the boundaries of the rotation. One jaw is connected to the other jaw at a point of pivoting.

Abstract: A hair barrette includes two barrette members each having an outer head engaging end and an ear extended from an inner coupling end, and a coupling device includes two coupling members disposed above and below the ears and having two pivot axles for pivotally coupling the ears between the coupling members and for allowing the barrette members to be folded to an opened working position where the barrette members are opened and oppositely spaced from each other for forming or operating as a hair barrette device, and to be folded relative to each other to a folded storing position where the barrette members are engaged with each other for forming or operating as a hair clip device.

Abstract: A clamp (20) includes a first barrel half (26) and second barrel half (28). A hinge pin (30) pivotally couples a first edge (38) of the first barrel half (26) with a third edge (46) of the second barrel half (28). A spring (96) imposes force on the barrel halves (26, 28) to bias a second edge (40) of the first barrel half (26) away from a fourth edge (48) of the first barrel half (28) to create a gap (34) between edges (40, 48), placing the clamp (20) in an open position (22). A handle (32) includes a base (80) that abuts an outer surface (54) of the barrel halves (26, 28) to compel the second edge (40) of the first barrel half (26) toward the fourth edge (48) of the first barrel half (28) to close the gap (34), placing the clamp (20) in a closed position (22).

Abstract: A quick release clamp including a first clamp member, a second clamp member, and a clamp handle. The first clamp member has a first gripping surface. The second clamp member has a second gripping surface. The clamp handle has a partially curved outer surface that is defined by a central clamp axis. The cylindrical plug is defined by a central plug axis that is offset from the central clamp axis. The shaft operably attaches the first clamp member and the cylindrical plug.

Abstract: A hook 14 causes an attachment device (cartridge), which is mounted into an insertion slot arranged in an electronic apparatus such as a game apparatus, to be engaged with the insertion slot. The hook includes an arm 22, a ring portion 21 and a latch portion 23. The ring portion 21 is connected to one end of the arm 22. The latch portion 23 is connected to the other end of the arm 22, and is latchable onto a predetermined portion of the insertion slot. Further, the ring portion 21 is pivoted by a spindle 31 of the attachment device, and is shaped so as to be deformable when a force from the arm 22 is applied thereto, the force being caused by the attachment device moving so as to be ejected from the insertion slot.

Abstract: A one-hand clip of the present invention is composed of a main body, a pair of semicircular hooks a pair of rotating pins and a pair of elastic bodies. The hooks each fixed by a rotating pin and an elastic body at each bottom end of the main body pinches an inserted object by the power created by the spring of the elastic bodies as well as by the weight of the inserted object to be hung. Inserting or detaching operation is accomplished by an upward movement of the inserted object thus requiring little power or skill of the user.

Abstract: Clip arrangement for fixing a strip, in particular a decorative strip in a vehicle, with a retaining part (1) and a snap-on part (2), wherein the retaining part has a receiving slot (13) with an upper guide (14) and a lower guide (17), into which receiving slot (13) there projects obliquely at least one latching finger (15) having a latching opening (16) at its free end, wherein the snap-on part (2) also has at least one projection (23) with a plurality of latching lugs (24) which can latch with a latching opening (16) when the projection (23) is inserted into the receiving slot (13). Each latching finger (15) is designed and directed in such a way that it can gently yield to the latching lugs (24) when the projection (23) is inserted into the receiving slot (13), but prevents the snap-on part (2) from being withdrawn after the latching lugs (24) have been latched into latching openings (16).

Abstract: A fixing clamp has two pivoting jaws which are mobile relative to each other against the action of a return spring between an open position and a closed position. An operating lever accessible to a user is attached to one of the jaws. The two jaws are connected to each other by a spacer to which each jaw is articulated about a respective separate rotation axis. Applications include fixing clamps for inspection lamps.

Abstract: A tension fastener for securing elongated implements to a backpack or other device. The fastener comprises a base that has a bar for attaching it to a strap, a hook disposed on the top surface of the base near one of its ends, and two parallel channels for adjustably receiving and securing a cord. The fastener also comprises a cover having a bar mounted across one end and an aperture extending through its sides on the other end. There is a cord threaded through the aperture in the cover and secured in the receiving and securing means in the base to connect the cover to the base. An implement is secured to the fastener by placing the implement on the top surface of the base, placing the cover over the implement, sliding the bar of the cover over the hook on the base, and tightening the cord until the desired tension is achieved. This fastener is easily operated using only one hand and securely keeps the implement attached to the backpack.

Abstract: The invention teaches a hinged clip (10) comprising two arms (22), each arm having a free end (34) and an extension forming the other end, resilient bias means urging the free ends together, the extensions being movable towards one another against the force of the resilient bias means to separate the said free ends characterised in that the resilient bias means is non-removably secured to each arm. An edge protector for an article (14) having sides (16) joined by an edge (12) is also taught, as is the method of manufacture and use.

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 clamp for a line includes a body having a first portion for engaging the line and a keeper having a second portion for engaging the line. A pivoting assembly is coupled to the body and the keeper for pivotally coupling the keeper and the body, and includes a shaft and a shaft support pivotally receiving the shaft. The shaft has a longitudinal axis and pivots about the longitudinal axis. The clamp also includes a torsional spring coupled to the pivoting assembly for biasing the keeper second portion away from the body first portion. Further, the clamp includes a control device in the form of U-bolts, coupled to the body and the keeper, for controlling the angular position of the keeper relative to the body.

Abstract: An engaging device for releasably engaging an object. The engaging device comprising a supporting part and an engaging part mounted on the supporting part for pivotal movement about two spaced apart axes between two stable conditions, one being an engaging condition and the other being a release condition. The two axes being defined by means carried on a portion of the supporting part, the supporting part being resiliently deflectable at said means defining the two axes to accommodate movement of the engaging part between the two stable conditions and to urge the engaging part into one or other of the two stable conditions. The supporting part may define a housing which accommodates the engaging part and which provides protection to the resilient portions of the device.

Abstract: A clamp for a cylindrical object is provided which is formed of fibers in the form of woven fabric molded in a polymeric matrix. The clamps have two free ends through which one or two rods extend. The compressive force exerted by the clamp can be adjusted by adjusting the distance between the free end.

Abstract: An engaging device for releasably engaging an object. The engaging device comprises a supporting part and an engaging part mounted on the supporting part for pivotal movement about two spaced apart pivot axes between two stable conditions one being an engaging condition and the other being a release condition. The engaging part comprises two spaced apart arm portions and an elongated bridge portion extending between the arm portions, and means for causing the engaging part to in use remain in the engaging condition in response to the application of a pulling force between the object and the engaging device.

Abstract: An engaging device comprising a supporting part and an engaging part mounted on the supporting part for pivotal movement about two spaced apart axes between two stable conditions, one being an engaging condition and the other being a release condition. A portion of the engaging part disposed between the two axes is of resiliently compressible construction to accommodate movement of the engaging part between the two stable conditions. The portion of the engaging part is provided with a formation which biases the portion to deflect towards one lateral side thereof as the engaging part moves between the two stable conditions.

Abstract: A clamp (1) serves for connecting webs (2) at the edges of form panels disposed in coplanar, side-by-side relation and has for this purpose two clamping jaws (4) urging these edge webs (2) together, each clamping jaw (4) having an 10 adjusting arm (5) which is at an angle thereto and is located at the jaw-end remote from the clamping point (4a). The adjusting arms (5) in turn have points for applying an actuating or adjusting element in the form of a wedge (9), these points of application on the two adjusting arms (5) suitably being combined to form a single point for applying the wedge (9). The wedge (9) can slide along between this point of application and the edge webs (2), suitably on the abutment (12) belonging to the clamp (1), and thereby can move the point of application and accordingly the adjusting arms (5) away form the lining skin (3) and thereby close the clamping jaws (4).

Abstract: An engaging device for releasably engaging an object. The engaging device comprising a supporting part and an engaging part mounted on the supporting part, for pivotal movement about two spaced apart axes defined by pivot pins, between a stable engaging condition and a stable release condition. A portion of the engaging part disposed between the two axes is resiliently flexible and adapted to undergo resilient deflection as the engaging part moves between the two stable conditions thereby to urge the engaging part into one or the other of the stable conditions. The supporting part may define a housing which accommodates the engaging part and which provides structural rigidity.

Abstract: A holder for supporting articles such as brooms in suspension comprises a support member for a pair of pivotal arms displaceable towards and away from one another and adapted to receive an article therebetween. The arms have inner ends in the form of balls received in corresponding sockets in the support member, and the arms extend outwardly from the balls through slots provided therefor in the support member. The ball and socket arrangement provides for the arms to pivot relative to the support member in planes which incline downwardly and inwardly relative to a vertical plane between the arms, and about pivot axes which incline upwardly and forwardly and converge toward the vertical plane. Springs interposed between the balls and corresponding sockets bias the arms towards one another.

Abstract: A clamp (1) serves for formwork panels (2) arranged in-plane, side by side, to be connected at the webs (3) running round their edges and has for this purpose two clamping jaws (4) which urge these edge webs (3) together and can be swivelled relative to each other and to a mount (8) with the aid of a wedge (7), the mount simultaneously constituting the abutment for the wedge (7). The clamping jaws have for this purpose points (6) of application for the wedge face (7c) averted from face (7b), which points of application (6) are spaced from the swivel bearings (5) of the clamping jaws (4) and are under a lever arm. These points of application (6) are suitably arranged at the inner end of an elongated and guiding slot (10) which is open towards the opposite side and also affords lateral guidance for the wedge as it moves.

Abstract: A holder apparatus includes a semi-cylindrical housing mounting respective first and second semi-cylindrical doors relative thereto. The housing includes first and second side walls, with each respective side wall including a respective slot medially and orthogonally intersecting the side wall, with each side wall having a door pivotally mounted thereto, with the door of a semi-cylindrical configuration and the door having a leg received within an associated slot. Each door includes a hinge, the hinge having a hinge axle having a projection projecting below a respective door, with each axle having a lug projecting below a respective door for mounting upon a grooved support plate to maintain the door in respective open and closed configuration relative to the semi-cylindrical housing.

Abstract: A clamp for being attaching to a drum hoop. The clamp includes a main support body having a hoop receiving part that contacts the outside of the drum hoop. L-shaped members having a hoop pressing part, for pressing against the inside of the drum hoop, and a lever, connected to the hoop pressing part, are rotatably attached to the main support body. A threaded screw passes through one lever part and the tip of the screw contacts the second lever. Advancing the screw mutually separates the levers to press the hoop pressing parts against the hoop. The main support body may be adapted for supporting an attachment to the drum such as a cowbell.

Abstract: A chimney cap for installation on a chimney, comprising a lid assembly, a bracket for supporting the lid assembly, and revolving clamps pivotally connected to the bracket for releasable attachment to various dimensions of chimney flue tiles. The clamps are pivotable for rotation between a first position for accommodating a first dimension of chimney flue tiles and a second position for accommodating a second dimension of chimney flue tiles, the second dimension being larger than the first dimension. The clamps each comprise at least two oppositely disposed spring loaded cam action toggles for gripping opposite sides of the chimney flue tiles irrespective of the thickness of the tiles.

Abstract: Toggle clamps with bifurcated handle actuated to aligned toggle element clamping position with manually releasible latch lock lever pivotally mounted between handle sides resiliently engaging base mounted catch upon handle reaching toggle alignment.

Abstract: A holder includes a securing plate having two spaced mounting sleeves having two axes defining an obtuse including angle, and two holding arms having two first bent ends respectively mounted in the mounting sleeves and two second opposite ends which form a holding mouth which will open when the arms are upwardly pivoted and will close to be able to hold therebetween an object when the holding arms are downwardly pivoted.

Abstract: Disclosed is a fastener including a first and a second member, the first member having a post attached thereto extending toward said second member in a complementary relation, and the second member being connected to the first in a hinge-like relation, the second member having an opening therein for receiving the post attached to the first member. The post is attached to the first member in a complementary relation to the opening in the second member, such that when the suspender fastener is in a closed position the post remains attached to the first member, extends through the fabric of the garment being supported, and is received by the opening in the second member, whereby the fabric of the garment being supported is substantially held fixed. Furthermore, also disclosed is a reinforcement placed in the fabric of the garment to be held, such that the reinforcement is positioned intermediate the first and second members when in operation.

Abstract: An improved cable clamp strip for securing wires of a cable bundle in a predetermined orientation comprising: (1) a mounting base formed of a flexible, molded plastic with notches formed in its side edges for increased flexibility in a first direction and with notches formed in its lower surface for increased flexibility in a second direction; (2) closed retaining rings fixedly positioned on the upper surface of the mounting base; (3) apertured mounting projections extending upwardly from the upper surface of the mounting base; and (4) clamping ring halves adjustably secured with respect to the mounting projections. An aperture extends through the lower end of each clamping ring half with an long ring pin positionable through the apertures and the mounting projections to secure the clamping ring halves in a predetermined orientation on the mounting base.

Abstract: A device for clamping the edge of a diagnostic table top comprising a clamping block mechanism having an inside face for abutting the side edge of the table top; a first jaw mechanism connected to the clamping block mechanism having an inner face for abutting one of the top or the bottom surfaces of the table top; a second jaw mechanism pivotably connected to the clamping block mechanism having an inner face for abutting the other of the top or bottom surfaces of the table top; the second jaw mechanism being connected to the clamping block mechanism by a link mechanism and a shaft mechanism, wherein the link mechanism is pivotably connected to the clamping block mechanism and pivotably connected to the second jaw mechanism and wherein the shaft mechanism is movably mounted in the clamping block mechanism such that when the shaft mechanism is moved, the second jaw mechanism articulates between a clamping position and an open position.

Abstract: Printed circuit boards may be held in place in a releasable manner in the amping gap of a clamping device having a mounting member and clamping member arranged in parallel to each other to form the clamping gap. The clamping member is pivoted or journalled to the mounting member and an adjustable biasing spring tends to close the clamping gap. The device is simple, universally usable, and has a wide clamping range as well as a high clamping force and good heat removing abilities. An axial movement of an adjustment member permits opening or closing the clamping device.

Abstract: A multi-purpose clamp for clamping an attachment to a support structure. This clamp consists of a first rigid panel with two edges, a second rigid panel hingedly attached to the first edge of the first rigid panel, a third rigid panel hingedly attached to the second edge of the first rigid panel, a threaded sleeve and rod for changing the angular orientation of the second rigid panel with respect to the third rigid panel and opposing grips located on the faces of both second and third rigid panels.

Abstract: Gripping apparatus for restraining the gun barrel on an armored vehicle comprises a pair of gripping jaws pivotally supported within a housing and connected by a first pair of toggle links to a movable carriage within the housing such that the jaws are opened and closed upon movement of the carriage, a pair of locking members slidably carried on the carriage and adapted to enter apertures in the sides of the housing to lock the carriage at a predetermined location at which the jaws are closed and the toggle links of the first pair are in substantially a straight line relationship, and a second pair of toggle links connected to the locking member and to an actuator rod so as to enable the toggle links of the second pair to assume an over-center position upon the locking members being received in the apertures for positively locking the carriage in the predetermined location.

Abstract: A clamp for gripping a towel draped over a towel rail so as to prevent the towel from sliding off the rail comprises a pair of arm members with jaw-forming portions at one end and handle portions at the other end, a pivot bar connecting the arm members between the ends, and a spring assembly connected between the arm members adjacent the pivot bar, the spring assembly urging the jaw-forming portions of the arm members toward one another to grip the towel therebetween. Release of the clamp to allow removal of the towel from the rail is effected by squeezing the handle portions toward one another to open the jaws against the spring action.

Abstract: A necktie knot simulator. The knot simulator is adapted to be slidably positioned along a necktie and to fixedly detachably engage a portion of the necktie to maintain the knot simulator in the desired position on the tie.

Abstract: A flexible, elongated band has a removable ornament thereon that can be intentionally removed from the band but cannot be accidentally removed.