Abstract: Tent couplers include a pivot interlocking member and a bridged interlocking member. The bridged interlocking member comprises a bridge that extends between a tether-receiving portion and a tent support-receiving portion that includes a tent support receiver configured to couple to a tent support. The pivot interlocking member includes a tent fabric receiver configured to couple to a tent fabric. The pivot interlocking member defines a bridge-receiving aperture and an entrance slot interconnected thereto. Tent couplers are selectively configured between a linking configuration and an interlocked configuration. In the linking configuration, the pivot interlocking member is positioned for insertion and removal of the bridge from the bridge-receiving aperture via the entrance slot.

Abstract: A combustor includes an inner liner and an outer liner defining a combustion chamber. The inner liner includes an inner mesh structure, a plurality of hot side planks mounted to a hot side of the inner mesh structure, and a plurality of cold side planks mounted to a cold side of the inner mesh structure. The outer liner includes an outer mesh structure, a plurality of hot side planks mounted to a hot side of the outer mesh structure, and a plurality of cold side planks mounted to a cold side of the outer mesh structure. The combustor further includes a plurality of clips configured to couple the plurality of hot side planks and the plurality of cold side planks to a plurality of structural elements of the inner mesh structure and the outer mesh structure.

Abstract: A panel structure with a slotted mounting system includes: a first post; a second post; and a panel that is configured to be mounted to the first post and the second post. Each post includes one or more fasteners that extend outwardly from a body of the respective posts and can be loosened to define a shelf on which the panel can be hung. The panel includes slots corresponding to and configured to receive the fasteners extending from the body of the first post and the second post. Once hung, the panel is released, and the respective fasteners of the first post and the second post tightened to impose a clamping force to secure the panel. The panel structure can include a plurality of posts with fasteners and a plurality of panels with slots corresponding to the fasteners of the respective posts to provide a multi-walled structure when assembled.

Abstract: A tooth attachment structure for a bucket includes a tooth, a pin member, and a lock member. The tooth includes a guide groove provided on an inner surface of the tooth and a pin hole provided in the guide groove. The pin member is disposed in the pin hole. The lock member is disposed in the guide groove. The lock member locks the pin member. The lock member engages the pin member by sliding toward the pin member.

Abstract: A ground engaging tool locking system includes a pin having a first, proximal head region and a second, distal end region spaced from the first, proximal head region along an axis. The pin includes a groove located between the first, proximal head region and the second, distal end region. A biasing element is disposed at least partially within the groove.

Abstract: A knotless fishing line connection system employs one or more knotless fishing line connectors. Each knotless fishing line connector includes an engaging member coupled to a socket member configured to receive and lock the engaging member. The knotless fishing line connector can be used to secure a fishing line to a fishing hook. Another such knotless fishing line connector can be used to connect the fishing line to a swivel connector or the like. A fishing rig can include a fishing leader line having a first engaging member and a second engaging member on opposite distal ends thereof. The rig can further include a fishing hook having a first engaging member configured to receive and lock the first engaging member and a swivel connector or the like having a second engaging member configured to receive and lock the second engaging member.

Abstract: A retaining arrangement for a vehicle seat that has a support structure and a cover material includes a first leg having at least one first retention feature, and a second leg connected to the first leg. The second leg includes a plurality of second retention features positioned along a length of the second leg. The second leg is configured to cooperate with the first leg to capture a portion of the support structure between the first leg and second leg.

Abstract: A surgical circular fastener apparatus includes an elongated body defining a longitudinal axis and having proximal and distal ends, a fastener cartridge disposed adjacent the distal end of the body, an anvil retainer releasably mounted relative to the fastener cartridge; and a manually operably release configured to move between a first position corresponding to a secured condition of the anvil retainer relative to the fastener cartridge and a second position corresponding to a release condition of the anvil retainer relative to the fastener cartridge.

Abstract: A quick-release connecting assembly, including a spring core and a socket, said spring core including a sleeve-connected elastic portion and a clamping boss set on said sleeve-connected elastic portion; one end of said socket is opened to form a hole adapted to receive the spring core plugged into and a hole wall surrounding said hole. A clamping slot is adapted to receive said clamping boss formed in said hole wall, said slot determining an abutment edge for abutting the clamping boss. A push member is located in correspondence to said clamping boss and is set on the socket at the clamping slot, said sleeve-connected elastic portion being arranged to elastically engage the clamping boss with the abutment edge when the sleeve-connected elastic portion of the spring core is plugged into the hole of the socket.

Abstract: Carrier system for a backpack energy source, energy source and backpack energy source assembly The invention in particular is directed to a carrier system for a backpack energy source (2). The carrier system comprises a carrier plate (4) with a coupling interface (25) implemented to be exchangeably coupled to a counter coupling interface (31) of an energy source (2).

Abstract: A buoyancy system (10) for an aircraft (1), the buoyancy system (10) being provided with at least one inflatable float (15). The buoyancy system (10) has at least one inflator (25) and at least one actuator (30) interposed between the inflator (25) and a float (15), the actuator (30) having a cylinder (35) and a rod (40) partially received in the cylinder (35). The rod (40) is secured to a piston (50) defining a first chamber (61) within the cylinder (35) and in fluid flow communication with the inflator (25), and a second chamber (62) within the rod (40) and in fluid flow communication with the float (15), and the piston (50) has a channel (63) to put the first chamber (61) into fluid flow communication with the second chamber (62), the deployment device (20) having a shutter (70) for shutting the channel (63).

Abstract: A pedestal and a laundry processing apparatus having the same. The pedestal includes a frame portion on which a plurality of legs coupled to a bottom surface of a laundry processor are seated, a housing configured to surround the frame portion, and a plurality of seat portions recessively formed on an upper portion of the housing to form a plurality of leg seat points.

Abstract: A door latch for an appliance provides a U-shaped spring for engaging a strike having an expanded tip and passing between the arms of the U-shaped spring in a direction substantially perpendicular to the extent of those arms. Locking of the latch may be provided by collaring the distal ends of the arms to prevent their expansion once the strike is engaged.

Abstract: A shopping cart liner includes a body configured to nest in the child seat portion of a shopping cart. The body may define one or more openings positioned to enable the feet of a child seated in the shopping cart to protrude through the body, and the shopping cart liner includes a track at least partially embedded in a portion of the shopping cart liner. A clip is slidingly engaged with the track, and defines an opening for attaching an item to the shopping cart liner. An item such as a toy, teething ring, pacifier, or other item may be attached. The body may be padded, and, and may include one or more pockets. The shopping cart liner may include a seat belt for securing a child to the shopping cart liner, and may be used in combination with a pillow.

Abstract: Disclosed is a locking device capable of securing a bag for securing both an item storing body and a cover used to seal an opening of a bag in a closed configuration to protect the contents within the bag. The cover assembles a locking insertion member and the elastic fastening member. The item storing body assembles a fastening member, a lower cap member, an elastic locking member and an upper cap member.

Abstract: A centering clip device can include a clip base having an opening for receiving a clip. The clip base can have a top surface that has a first bump, a second bump and a third bump all spaced away from each other. A clip can be included that has a substantially elongated body, a bottom flange formed on a bottom end of the clip, a top flange, an annular slot formed between the top flange and the bottom flange, and an umbrella structure. The top flange may also be formed as an umbrella structure having an inclined camming surface formed on its lower surface. The clip base can be configured to releasably engage the clip within the clip base. The camming surface can be biased against the first, second and third bumps to center the clip within the clip base, and permit connection between a first vehicle component, such as a roofliner, to a second vehicle component, such as a roof frame.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present apparatus are configured to secure a first member and a second member to one another. The first and second members include a bore extending through at least one of the first and second members and at least partially through the other of the first and second members. The apparatus comprises a pin connector including an enlarged ball portion positioned along a shank. The first member includes an annular groove extending around the bore. A canted coil spring seats within the groove. The apparatus is configured such that the spring exerts a squeezing force on the ball portion when the pin connector is disposed within the bore and the head of the pin connector contacts the second member.

Abstract: A closure includes a first section having a bore, the bore having a crimped opening smaller than an inner portion thereof, and a second section having a shaft which is at least partially deformed inside the bore to lock the two sections together. The closure may be a magnetic snap fastener or mechanical snap fastener. The magnetic or mechanical snap components releasably connect a first and second sheet material. The first section of the closure may be an ornamental cap or button. A method for forming a crimped locking bore comprises a tool having a bore with tapered sidewalls to form the crimped opening of the first section of the closure.

Abstract: An accessory connecting means for a bicycle saddle includes a first connecting member, a second connecting member and a latching apparatus. The first connecting member includes a fixing portion for fixation to the bicycle saddle, and a first engaging portion extending downward from a lower side of the fixing portion. The second connecting member includes a coupling portion removably coupled with the accessory, and a second engaging portion extending upwardly from an upper side of the coupling portion to releasably engage with the first engaging portion. The latching apparatus is disposed between the first and second engaging portions in such a way that the first and second engaging portions can be interlocked with each other at the time of engagement and quickly released from each other at the time of disengagement.

Abstract: Detachable locking arrangement that includes a push-in element, a receiving member having an insertion opening structured and arranged to receive therein the push-in element and a locking device which is insertable into a clearance area of the receiving member. The clearance area is defined by a space arranged between the push-in element and an inner surface of the receiving member when the push-in element is inserted in the insertion opening. The locking device prevents removal of the push-in element from the receiving member when the push-in element is inserted within the insertion opening and when the locking device is inserted into the clearance area, thereby defining a locked position. The locking device is structured and arranged to automatically and releasably lock with the receiving member.

Abstract: A heat sink assembly (100) which has a heat sink clip (20) is provided. The heat sink clip includes a pin (22) and a spring (24) disposed around the pin. The pin has a head (222) and a clamping portion (224) at opposite ends thereof. An abutting portion (226) in the form of an annular flange is formed between the head and the clamping portion. The spring is located between the head and the abutting portion. The pin includes an upper section (22a) and a lower section (22b) having a diameter smaller than that of the upper section. The flange extends radially outwardly from an outer surface of the lower section of the pin. The abutting portion is for engaging with a bottom surface of a heat sink (10) when the clip is mounted to the heat sink.

Abstract: A device for plane-parallel attachment of a first module to a sidewall of a second module includes at least one coupling element with clamping projections having beveled end sections. The coupling element includes a guide element with two opposing guide tabs, a locking element, and a stop element, wherein the guide tabs, the locking element, and the stop element abut sidewalls of the connecting element so that the two guide tabs extend from a first opposing pair of the sidewalls, and the locking element and the stop element extend from another opposing pair of the sidewalls perpendicular to the first pair. The first module includes an interlock for captivating the coupling element or elements in the sidewall of the first module, whereas the second module has a receiving part capable of receiving the coupling element or elements captivated in the sidewall of the first module.

Abstract: A device for connecting a carrier part and an add-on piece. The device includes a receiving part (1), an anchoring part (3) and a connecting part (2). The connecting part can be connected to the receiving part (1) and the anchoring part (3). The connecting part (2) is provided with two flange disks (13, 14) that are connected to each other via an interpiece. The receiving part (1) is configured with a plurality of arms (19) that bend away from the direct connecting line between an inner receiving element (21) serving to receive the interpiece, and an outer fixing region. The flange disks (13, 14) clasp, edgewise, a plate-shaped region (16) in which the outer fixing region of the arms (19) is disposed.

Abstract: A retaining component for securing an external structure or panel to a seat track within a mobile platform, such as an aircraft. The retaining component includes a pair of flexible flanges that are adapted to engage an external component or panel, in one example a seat track in a commercial aircraft cabin area. The retaining component also includes a base portion having a flexible portion with at least one locking tab protruding therefrom. One or more hook-shaped engaging tabs also protrude from the base portion. The engaging tabs and the locking tab enable the retaining component to be secured to a flange of a seat track having a plurality of spaced apart holes in a manner that does not require any external threaded or rivet style fastening elements, or the use of separate assembly tools.

Abstract: An attachment device to a panel hole includes a female part fitted into the panel hole, and having a pass-through part on a side thereof, and a male part having a leg part inserted into the female part. The leg part has an elastic coupling claw projecting outward from the pass-through part to be coupled in the panel hole, and a turn lock part. A guide member is formed in the female part for guiding rotation of the male part. The male part is assembled with the female part to be capable of rotation from a coupled position to an uncoupled position. A turn lock receiving part is formed in the female part and has a lock receiving surface for impeding rotation of the male part toward the uncoupled position.

Abstract: A retainer clip for use in assemblies held together by a latch having a resilient engagement arm. The force holding the engagement arm in the latched position is a function of the resiliency of the material of the engagement arm and the length of the unsupported portion of the engagement arm. The retainer clip attaches to a part of the assembly by holding the part between a retaining lip and an engagement side to position the retainer clip to bear against the engagement arm. The retainer clip supports the engagement arm to shorten the length of the unsupported portion of the engagement arm thereby increasing the force holding the engagement arm in the latched position.

Abstract: A board holddown (1) for holding circuit boards (8,9) includes an elastomeric support member (10) and a bullet-shape member (20) of more rigid material than the support member. The support member includes a first mounting portion (11) for supporting a first circuit board (8), a second mounting portion (12) for supporting a second circuit board (9), and an elongate, thin neck (13) projecting from the second mounting portion. The bullet-shape member is attached to the elongate, thin neck and includes a latch (21). The elongate, thin neck has substantial resilience so that the second circuit board can be easily detached from the board holddown by pushing the bullet-shape member away from its holding position.

Abstract: A ribbon-decoration forming tool for binding a decorative ribbon strip, which defines a plurality of loops, to form a ribbon-decoration, said ribbon-decoration forming tool including: a first flat plate provided with an engagement member, the engagement member having an enlarged portion at the outer end thereof; a second flat plate having a holding portion for holding the engagement member which allows said enlarged portion to protrude outside therefrom; a connecting member connecting said first flat plate and said second flat plate; and a binding portion for binding a ribbon strip to form a ribbon-decoration, wherein the binding portion is defined by the first and second flat plates associated with each other in the relationship such that the enlarged portion protrudes outside from the holding portion, said connecting member and said engagement member.

Abstract: A decorative ribbon forming device and a decorative ribbon forming and mounting device capable of easily forming a decorative ribbon without taking much time and easily mounting the decorative ribbon, comprising a decorative ribbon forming device (1) for forming the decorative ribbon (12) and a decorative ribbon mounting device (2) for mounting the decorative ribbon formed by the decorative ribbon forming device (1) on an installed object, wherein the decorative ribbon forming device (1) is formed by connecting, through a connection member (5), a first flat plate (3) having a locked member (6) installed therein to a second flat plate (4) having a locking part (7) for locking the locked member (6) provided therein, the decorative ribbon mounting device (2) is formed by forming, therein, a locking part (9) for locking the locked member (6) projected from the second flat plate (4) and forming, therein, an installation hole (8) for installing the decorative ribbon to the installed object.