Abstract: A clip for supporting a portable camera either on a surface or on an edge of a housing, and for protecting the lens of the camera when the camera is not being supported. The clip provides two axis of rotation to position the camera to any desired viewing angle. The clip may be rotated to a first position to support the camera on a surface of a table or desk. The clip may be rotated to a second position to support the camera on the display screen of a laptop computer. When the camera is not being supported in the first position or the second position, the camera may be rotated to be releasably held by the clip to protect the camera and lens during storage.

Abstract: A combined display frame and lamp system is provided. This system includes a display frame; a mount fastened to the display frame; and, a lamp holder secured relative to the display frame through a connecting mechanism coupled to the mount. The system also includes a back support pivotally coupled to the mount for supporting the mount and the display frame on a support surface.

Abstract: A unique coupling apparatus of the present invention comprises a substantially hollow cylinder functioning as a coupling member (106) preferably having gaps (126, 141) extending in the axial direction from the ends, leaving attachment members in the center. One end of the cylinder contains an undercut feature in the shape of an annular ring or flange (128) on the interior surface of the cylinder. The opposite end of the cylinder contains an undercut feature in the shape of an annular ring or flange (142) on the exterior surface of the cylinder. The gaps in the center of the cylinder allow the half portions of the cylinder to flex about the attachment members toward or away from one another at each end respectively. The novel coupling apparatus finds particular application in retaining a pivoting wall mount/desk mount conversion bracket (100) in either of two positions of a base (200) such as a cordless telephone base station.

Abstract: A stand device for an article such as a lamp or a fan includes a holding post which has at its lower end a clamp base for mounting the holding post, and a pedestal for receiving and holding the clamp base. The pedestal has a pedestal housing to receive the clamp base and an interior integral seat plate which can be clamped by the clamp base. The stand device can be positioned by means of either one of the clamp base and the pedestal.

Abstract: A holder for a propane gas torch or the like and an item to be heated by the torch comprises a generally horseshoe-shaped base presenting first and second legs having first and second free ends in a normal contiguous relationship therebetween. The base is of a resilient material allowing for the free ends of the base to be spaced apart to place the item to be heated therebetween. Upon return of the free ends of the legs to the normal relationship the item is clamped by the base. A cradle assembly is mounted to the base in swingable and longitudinal movement relative thereto. Upon placement of the propane gas torch within the cradle, cradle movement is transferred to the propane gas torch. The cylinder further allows for a rotation of the torch about is own central longitudinal axis. The cradle enables the user to position the torch discharge head onto a desired portion of the item to be heated. In turn, the hands of the user are freed for other purposes.

Abstract: A message display sign apparatus includes a display panel having front and rear faces, a multiplicity of light emitting elements disposed on the front face of the display panel for displaying a built-in message on the display panel being defined by groups thereof being arranged to form the letters of the two words, a mounting panel having upper and lower faces, and a hinge pivotally interconnecting an edge of the display panel to an edge of the mounting panel such that the display panel and mounting panel can undergo pivotal movement relative to one another between a message display position in which the rear face of the display panel is angularly displaced away from the upper face of the mounting panel and a storage position in which the rear face of the display panel is disposed adjacent to the upper face of the mounting panel.

Abstract: A stand including a base and a standard made up of common tubular elements. An L-shape bracket is detachably mounted on the top of the standard. A lock box is mounted on the bracket. The bracket alternatively can be detached from the stand and mounted on a wall.

Abstract: A versatile portable support for cameras, spotting scopes, and other devices is shown secured to a collateral support object (tree). A rope or the like is attached to a central hub member (FIG. 4), and encircled about a collateral support object one or more times, and then tightly placed in rope gripping clamps (FIG. 9). An optical device attachment assembly (FIG. 14), is removably coupled to an arm member (FIG. 10), which rotably and extendably supports cameras, spotting scopes, and other devices. My support is also shown configured so as to stand, tripod-like, on a generally horizontal surface. A central hub member (FIG. 4), houses an arm member hub (FIG. 11) and an elongated leg hub member (FIG. 7). Rotation of cam lock knob (FIG. 5) , disengages central hub member (FIG. 4), enabling rotational adjustment of tree leg assembly (FIG. 8), plural elongated leg assembly (FIG. 6), and arm member (FIG. 10), about central rotational axis 69 of central hub member (FIG. 4).

Abstract: A holder for holding an absorbent material carrying an animal attractant scent includes top and bottom portions that are movable relative to each other between enclosed positions and use positions. In the enclosed position, the interior of the pod containing the absorbent material is sealed. In the use position, ambient air can reach the interior such that the scent can escape. The pod is provided with an O-ring to seal the two members in the enclosed position. In addition, a stand is associated with the bottom portion to be inserted into the ground and position the pod above the ground. In a preferred embodiment, there are two stands with a first stand being used for positioning the pod at a first relatively high distance above the ground and a second stand for positioning the pod at a relatively lower distance above the ground. Both of the stands preferably pivot relative to the pod.

Abstract: A candle holder has a base, an upright attached to one edge of the base and a candle support extending from the upright over the base. Suction cups are provided on the upright for mounting. Feet near the suction cups prevent the holder from rocking. One of a series of figures which are preferably shaped as holiday symbols is fitted into the upright. The figures preferably are removable from the upright.

Abstract: A clip stand for mobile telecommunication devices such as mobile phones and beepers includes a bottom cover, a connected board, an inlaid bar and an upper cover. The bottom cover is attached to the connected board. A twisted spring is installed between the bottom cover and the connected board. On the bottom side of the connected board is a segment trough which has several protuberant strips on its surface. An inlaid bar is held in place by an upper cover affixed to the top of the connected board. The horizontal hook on one end of the inlaid bar is placed inside the segment trough of the connected board. When the inlaid bar is pivoting, the horizontal hook will move through the protuberant strips of the segment trough.

Abstract: A beverage container holder comprising alternate supports to protect a beverage from contaminates by securing the same in convenient locations and preventing accidental spills. The holder includes a longitudinally extending spine which provides the body of the holder and which contains, at an upper end, connector means and, at an opposite end, at least one stake means. The a connector means comprises a connector through which a tether is threaded to secure the holder on various supports such as lounge chairs, umbrella stands, or the like. Alternatively, an inverted U-shaped clip may be provided to secure the holder to the inside of a car door. The stake comprises prongs to be inserted into ground surfaces such as turf or sand to support the holder upon the ground. The spine also includes rings which surround and secure the beverage within the holder. Both the rings and the stakes may be compacted to provide a collapsible beverage container holder which is easily stored and transported.

Abstract: A unitary nursing bottle holder has an upper coil which is used to hang the bottle holder from an overlying member such as an infant carrier handle or an overhead infant swing seat support. A connecting segment is attached to the upper coil hanger at one end and to a lower combination handle and bottom rest at the other end. A bottle rest and bottle holder segment is attached to the other end of the lower combination handle and bottom rest. The elements of the holder are connected serially so that the holder may be fabricated from a continuous rod. A soft non-toxic covering, such as a vinyl tube is applied to the rod.

Abstract: A candle holder has a base, an upright attached to one edge of the base and a candle support extending from the upright over the base. Suction cups are provided on the upright for mounting. Feet near the suction cups prevent the holder from rocking. One of a series of figures which are preferably shaped as holiday symbols is fitted into the upright. The figures preferably are removable from the upright.

Abstract: A leaf bagger composed of an adjustable planar frame carrying on a lower part. A plate is fixed to the lower frame part define front and rear ramps having front and rear edges extending beyond the lower frame part and lying in a common plane. The ramps thus serve to guide material, such as leaves, moved horizontally into a horizontally disposed bag whose mouth is received over the frame and the ramps also serve to support the frame in a vertical position. The plate defining the ramps also be hung vertically on a wall so that the frame is horizontal to receive trash deposited vertically into a bag now carried vertically by the frame.

Abstract: A baby monitor receiver is provided for use in combination with a transmitter unit. The receiver includes a plurality of LED's positioned along the front upper edge of a housing for providing a visual indication of signals received by the receiver. The LED display is positioned such that they may be easily viewed from a variety of locations relative to the housing of the receiver and ranging from a location directly in front of the receiver to a location directly above the receiver. In addition, a clip member is provided on a rear portion of the housing for supporting the receiver from a person's belt as well as for acting as a leg to support the housing in an upright position.

Abstract: There is disclosed a support for a keyboard. The support can be mounted either on a generally horizontal surface such as on a table, a portable cart, or an upper surface of a printer or on a vertical surface such as a wall. The support is adjustable so that the keyboard can be positioned at different inclinations.

Abstract: A water heater support system, and related methods, which protects the water heater from sustaining earthquake damage, which in turn might further cause damage to the building in which it is located and/or nearby people.

Abstract: A camping light holder for maintaining a camping light a distance from a support structure is provided. The camping light holder includes a pole assembly, and a clamping assembly. The pole assembly includes a plurality of interconnecting sections. The pole assembly is inserted into a sleeve which is secured to the clamping assembly. The clamping assembly is removably secured to the support structure and includes a spike secured thereon for insertion into a penetrable support structure. A base may also be secured to the clamping assemble such that the camping light holder may be secured to support structures having a non-penetrable surface or a surface consisting of loose soil.

Abstract: A mechanism using a convertible mounting apparatus (103 and 105) for installing a communication device in both a horizontal and vertical configuration is described. The position of a wedge shaped platform (103) on the installation interface of the communications device (105) may be changed without separating the wedge shaped platform (103) from the installation interface of the communication device (105). In a vertical installation configuration, an aperture disposed in the installation interface of the communication device (105) further encompassed by the wedge shaped platform (103) provides a volume of space to store excess electrical cord (205) used for the communication device.

Abstract: A water heater support system, and related methods, which protects the water heater from sustaining earthquake damage, which in turn might furhter cause damage to the building in which it is located and/or nearby people.

Abstract: A saddle stand for horse saddles that can be used in various ways, either set at rest against a wall or stood upright to hold a saddle. The saddle stand provides a convenient place to store valuables in its interior as well as a saddle holder that can be used in cramped areas where it takes up little space.

Abstract: This invention provides a holster assembly comprising a handpiece holster for supporting a dental handpiece and a power pack holster for supporting a power pack. The assembly is desinged to enable the equipment to be stored on a vertical surface such as a wall or pipe, and to support the power pack in several different and convenient modes whilst the dentist uses the handpiece. The power pack holster includes a clasp which can both support the power pack on the dentist's apparel and in a unique manner on a horizontal surfaces whilst the handpiece holster has a mounting plate which can cooperate with the clasp to support the power pack holster on the handpiece holster.

Abstract: A portable sunshade comprising a disc having a surface area sufficient for shading a particular portion of a user's body, which disc is supported at its edge by a flexible extension that is connected to a rigid extension that in turn is connected to a lamp or suitable supporting device. The flexible section of the extension comprises innerconnecting, individual units; similar to pop beads, that provide a rotating, bendable gooseneck connection that may be lengthened and/or shortened, or that may be connected directly to the clamp. The clamp, clamps the sunshade to a lounge chair or the like, allowing the disc to be positioned to shade the user's face.

Abstract: A portable card file capable of being removed from its base such that it may be inserted into another base at a different location. The base is mountable in a vehicle.

Abstract: A stand 1 for supporting an electric iron when not in use, comprising a clamping device 3 for clamping the stand onto an ironing board 4. So as to facilitate placing the iron on or taking it from the stand, the stand is provided with a rotary table 5, it being possible to attach the clamping device 3 to the rotary table. The stand also includes a storage space 17 for storing the clamping device.

Abstract: A dual-use holder for a pocket-sized electrical appliance. In a first orientation, the holder can be steadily rested on a generally horizontal surface, such as a shelf or on a table or desk top, with the appliance in a generally upright position. In a second orientation, the holder can be removably mounted to a generally vertical surface, such as a mirror or window surface, again with the appliance in a generally upright position. The holder has integral back and bottom walls, which support the appliance. Preferably, the holder has a strap, which straps the appliance to the back wall. Alternatively, the holder has integral side and front walls, which with the back and bottom walls define an open-topped box, and the appliance is inserted into such box. The holder has a prop, which is mounted to the back wall. The holder has a suction cup, or suction cups, which is or are attached to the prop and is or are used to mount the holder removably to a hard, smooth, non-porous surface.

Abstract: A pipe supporting bracket of generally square, channel-shaped cross-section comprises a central web portion with a pair of side flanges depending from the respective opposite side edges of the web portion. The web portion and side flanges have spaced openings along their length for receiving suitable fastener devices for securing pipes against the respective faces of the bracket. In one version, the bracket is secured to the floor and projects vertically to provide pipe locating and securing surfaces. In another version, the central web portion has a projecting portion at one end for locating against and securing to a suitable supporting member.

Abstract: A data entry terminal includes a front panel, a shroud and a base plate. The terminal may be assembled as a desk mounted unit or a wall mounted unit, depending upon the orientation of the front panel to the shroud and base plate.

Abstract: A telephone apparatus composed of a telephone set and a device for changing its angle of inclination relative to its support surface is provided. To this end, a wire shackle is pivotably seated in the floor trough of the telephone set, whereby two different positions of the telephone set relative to its supporting surface are selectable on the basis of the shaping of the wire shackle. Portions of the shackle engagable with the support surface are provided with an elastic, riffled cladding to prevent slipping of the shackle on the support surface.

Abstract: A droplight tool accessory which produces a universality of position for the droplight, resulting in full intensity of illumination and reflection of light in the direction toward point of work. The accessory comprises three flexible arms between two of which an opening is provided and through which the droplight's handle is inserted so as to be clamped by lines of support included in the arms. Means to hand and rotate the accessory are included, as well as spaced points of support to seat the accessory and clamped droplight on a support surface.

Abstract: A holder for holding a TV camera or like camera selectively serves as a clamp, a breast support arm, a tripod and a grip. The camera is mounted on one end of a first pipe, while a second pipe is telescoped in the first pipe to be slidable therealong. First and second clamp seats are mounted on the second pipe. The second clamp seat is provided with a rotatable arm which is slidable along and rotatable about the axis of the second pipe. The clamp, breast support arm or grip function is attained by rotating the rotatable arm to a predetermined fixing position and moving the second clamp to be predetermined fixing position on the second pipe. Two legs are nested in the second pipe such that when the tripod function is desired the legs are pulled out from the second pipe, opened by a predetermined angle away from each other, and fixed in the opened position.

Abstract: There is described a toy assembly for mounting a toy to a crib rail and the like and for alternatively supporting the toy on a self-supporting stand. The toy assembly is constructed from a mounting bracket which is adjustable for accommodating various constructions and sizes of crib rails, as well as to be converted into a self-supporting stand for mounting the toy thereto. The toy is removably secured to the mounting bracket so that it may be removed for independent play as desired by the child.

Abstract: The telephone mounting apparatus comprises a rectangular frame base unit having a protrusion at one end and two slots at a second end for accepting either of two brackets. A telephone desk stand is constructed by inserting a first bracket into the slots in the base unit. The desk stand utilizes a first load bearing surface of the protrusion. A telephone wall mounting is constructed by inserting a second bracket into the slots in the base unit. The wall mounting utilizes a second load bearing surface of the protrusion.

Abstract: A musical instrument holder is disclosed, especially useful for large, heavy, cumbersome or easily dented instruments such as Sousaphones and Tubas. The holder is convertible from use as a wall-hanging holder or rolling-stand holder to a ready-access holder attachable to horizontal surfaces of various thicknesses, such as chairs or benches at the performance site. The wall hanging holder includes a wall-mount, however, the wall hanging holder can be quickly detached and converted into the ready-access holder. The ready access holder for attachment to horizontal surfaces includes means for securing the holder to the horizontal surface which comprises a means of lateral stabilization, and a primary instrument-holding means equally usable in either the horizontal or vertical position.

Abstract: Bow stand apparatus for supporting an archery bow in an upright position, which includes receptacle means that can be adjusted in size to fit the bow, and leg means that can easily be connected to or adjusted relative to the receptacle means for supporting the apparatus on a variety of supporting surfaces, such as tree platforms, the ground, indoor floor surfaces and the like.

Abstract: A holder for objects of various types and of high versatility whereby the objects can be supported upon a surface or suspended from a surface, comprises a base which can rest upon a horizontal surface or adhere to a vertical surface and which is provided with a groove adapted to receive the lower edge of flat objects when they are to be held upright. One wall of the groove is defined by an inclined pedestal for a pair of hooks reaching toward the groove and from which objects can be suspended when the base is affixed to a wall.

Abstract: A liquid dispenser, for dispensing discreet amounts of a liquid, such as a mouthwash, comprised of a container for a supply of a liquid and a base member which may be attached to the container in a horizontal position to provide for a free standing condition of the assembly, or, in a vertical position for suspension from a pair of screws preset in a wall. A double acting valve, provided with a laterally extending release bar, is disposed at the bottom of the container, said valve being normally spring urged into a closing relation with a discharge port in the bottom of a dose cup, fixed relative to the bottom end of the container. When the top edge of a receptacle such as a drinking glass or paper cup is pressed upwardly against the release bar, the valve is moved from the discharge port of the dose cup permitting the liquid therein to flow into the drinking glass or other receptacle, and the valve is moved into a closing relation with a discharge port opening from the container into the dose cup.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a fan unit which may be used either as a floor fan or as a window mounted fan. When used as a floor fan, the frame is supported on the floor and the motor driven fan unit, which is pivotally connected to the frame, may be rotated to provide air flow in any direction. The fan unit comprises an open frame having a motor driven fan connected to the rear portion thereof, a pair of protruding pins on the frame front portion which engage the window on the outside thereof, and a second pair of protruding pins on the frame front portion which engage the window frame on the inside thereof. The motor driven fan is suspended in this manner inwardly away from the window opening such that the cantilever effect produced thereby pulls the first pins inwardly against the window and pushes the second pins outwardly against the window frame.

Abstract: A display rack for mounting eyeglass cases and like articles wherein the display rack has a body panel with integrally formed top and base flanges which, respectively, are adapted to releasably attach the body panel to an upright wall or support the body panel in an upright position on a horizontal surface. In the present invention the body panel is provided with a plurality of pairs of laterally spaced slots disposed at selected vertical locations. Each pair of laterally spaced slots is adapted to releasably support a display holder which, in turn, supports an eyeglass case such that a plurality of eyeglass cases may be mounted on the front of the body panel for ease of display.

Abstract: A decorative plaque having a mounting hole through its face is supported on horizontal surfaces by a disc having a trough cut across its top surface to receive the lower edge of the plaque and to support the plaque in a vertical position. The plaque may alternatively be mounted on a vertical surface by affixing the back surface of the disc to a vertical wall using double-backed tape, then aligning the mounting hole in the plaque with the disc and pushing the plaque over the disc.

Abstract: A new and improved horizontal posture maintenance structure which permits being restored to the original horizontal condition in defiance of inclination at rolling, pitching or swing place and maintaining the original state thereof by righting moment in accordance with gravity of the structure comprising two pairs of similar figure elements which are pivotally fitted at the each end and are rotatably supported at the bottom and also are spread at right angles to each other. A small type of the horizontal posture maintenance structure of the present invention is hung on a wall or is put on a table, and a large type of the structure is removably installed on a floor board. Excellent effect for restoration and maintenance of horizontal posture and condition, such as on rolling, pitching or swing place, is obtained.

Abstract: A holder for a data pen or similar manually manipulated instrument is provided which is adapted for positioning on a horizontal or vertical surface and comprises a holder segment releasably mounted on an angled base segment. The holder segment includes a socket for holding a light pen, etc. in a stored position. The holder segment is mounted between two positions on the base segment to position the pen at a preferred angle when the base segment is positioned either on a horizontal or vertical surface. The bottom end of the socket is open and extends to a position within an aperture located in the base segment for disposing of dirt deposited in the socket. The base segment is constructed to support electronic apparatus associated with the data pen, etc.

Abstract: A display rack for mounting eyeglass lenses, mirrors, and like articles. The display rack has a body panel with integrally formed top and base flanges which, respectively, are adapted to releasably attach the body panel to an upright wall or support the body panel in an upright position on a horizontal surface. In one embodiment of the present invention the body panel is provided with a plurality of arcuately spaced support tabs which are adapted to releasably support a plurality of eyeglass lenses. In a second embodiment of the invention a plurality of vertically spaced and laterally opposed support tabs are provided for slidably receiving an element to be carried by the display rack such as a mirror or a removable support panel on which a plurality of articles are to be displayed.

Abstract: A cradle for a hand held hair dryer or curling iron, the cradle comprising a cylindrical chamber which receives the nozzle of the blower and a concave cavity which surrounds a part of the motor housing of the dryer blower. The chamber and cavity structure is removable from the supporting base of the cradle with provision to allow its installation at either of two positions thereby facilitating the mounting of the supporting base on a horizontal or a vertical surface.

Abstract: Structure for supporting a container in one of two positions, viz. on self-contained feet or on scaffolding, such being so arranged for easy conversion from one purpose to the other and representing a minimum of components readily positioned for use.

Abstract: A telephone unit adaptable for either wall or desk top mounting has a retractable bracket, slidably mounted in a recess in the bottom surface of the telephone unit base. The bracket has a head portion having a keyhole aperture for fitting over a screw or similar item on the wall, and a stem portion slidable longitudinally in the recess. Two bosses formed on the telephone unit base extend through slots in the stem portion and screws in the bosses hold the bracket in position. When extended the head portion extends slightly from the base while in the retracted position the bracket is concealed.