Abstract: An improved compact warning sign and stand are disclosed which include apparatus for attaching and retaining the sign to an upstanding frame member of the stand. The preferred attachment apparatus includes a pair of channels on each of opposite sides of the frame member into which a vertical cross-brace on the sign may be inserted. The preferred frame member also includes means for permitting the sign panel to laterally pivot or swing under side-wind loads in order to allow a resilient portion of the frame base to deflect generally along a predetermined plane, thereby substantially preventing the sign and stand assembly from tipping over.

Abstract: An improved sign and sign stand assembly is disclosed wherein the sign stand includes means for mounting the sign on a frame member of the stand. The frame member includes means for permitting the sign to laterally pivot or swing under side-wind loads in order to allow a resilient portion of the frame member to deflect generally along a predetermined plane, thereby substantially preventing the sign and stand assembly from tipping over. Means are also provided for displaying warning flags or other warning devices on said sign and stand assembly without restricting or impeding such laterally pivoting or swinging of the sign.

Abstract: An improved sign and sign stand assembly is disclosed wherein the sign stand includes means for mounting the sign on a frame member of the stand. The frame member includes means for permitting the sign to laterally pivot or swing under side-wind loads in order to allow a resilient portion of the frame member to deflect generally along a predetermined plane, thereby substantially preventing the sign and stand assembly from tipping over.

Abstract: A barricade post for supporting a reflectorized panel and warning light comprising an integrally formed member molded of a elastomeric material having a generally U-shaped cross-section. The upper end of the post defines a shoulder to support a warning light. The intermediate section of the post is generally of uniform cross-section and is adapted for securement of the reflectorized panel by bolts or similar mechanical fasteners. The lower pedestal portion of the post diverges outwardly and termimates at a base. The lower pedestal portion is reinforced by diagonally extending ribs so the unit will resist breaking if impacted by a vehicle.

Abstract: A post mounting assembly for mounting a post on a base has a link member provided by a resilient connector which, when the post is subjected to a displacing force that would normally damage the post, deforms to allow the post to detach from and fall clear of the base. The connector thereafter due to its resilient characteristics recovers to allow the post to be remounted on the base.

Abstract: An improved compact warning sign and stand are disclosed which include apparatus for attaching and retaining the sign to an upstanding frame member of the stand. The preferred attachment apparatus includes a pair of channels on each of opposite sides of the frame member into which a vertical cross-brace on the sign may be inserted. The preferred frame member also includes means for permitting the sign panel to laterally pivot or swing under side-wind loads in order to allow a resilient portion of the frame base to deflect generally along a predetermined plane, thereby substantially preventing the sign and stand assembly from tipping over.

Abstract: An adjustable arm having a joint (17,19) at each end with a push rod (35) extending axially through the arm with each end of the rod bearing against one of the components (23,45) of the adjacent joint and means (31) for applying a compressive force to the push rod and thereby simultaneously lock both joints against relative movement.

Abstract: A support structure for devices particularly life boats and similar apparatus which is weight operated comprises a plurality of support members, each or some of which may be telescopic which are pivotally interconnected adjacent their associated interconnected ends. Each successive upper one of a pair of such members is pivotal relative to the next adjacent lowermost one about a substantially horizontal axis. The pivoting is controlled by a control mechanism which is operated from a fluid pressure source produced by the weight of the elements upon each other. The control mechanism includes means for controlling the amount of tilt of each upper element relative to an adjacent lower element and for the control of the precise angularity of the two elements relative to each other during the pivotal movement.

Abstract: A flexible arm particularly a robot arm comprising a plurality of elements engaging each other and being arranged in a series, said elements being interconnected via cables and if desired a power transferring actuating device. The purpose of the invention is to provide an arm having very good rigidity in the bending plane of the element and a high torsional resistance together with lower manufacturing costs as compared to conventional robot arms. This has been achieved by each element being designed with arched opposed single-or double-curved segments which with the curved surfaces of each segment engaging the surfaces of the adjacent segments, whereby the elements are arranged when actuated by the power generating and/or power transferring device to have a rolling motion relative to each other.

Abstract: The adjustable arm is made up of a pair of flexible members which can be interlocked with respect to each other via pairs of individual blocks which are spaced apart on a flexible strip. The blocks are provided with suitable projections and recesses to interfit into each other when brought together. The interfitting members define a hollow cross-sectional shape which is relatively rigid in an extended position and which provides a passageway for various components such as electrical wiring.

Abstract: An adjustable light support including a plurality of right angle members and at least one joggled member. The right angle members and the joggled member frictionally and rotatably coupled to form a base, a light socket holder and an adjustable support arm extending between the light socket and the base whereby the configuration of the light support may be adjusted by rotating the right angle and joggled members relative to each other to form aesthetically pleasing shapes.

Abstract: A support arrangement for a plurality of tape cassette containers stacked to form a block, the block being held together by a sheath of foamed plastic material stretched thereabout and leaving accessible front faces of the containers where cassettes may be inserted or removed. The sheath has means to permit easy mounting of the entire block with its sheath in a releasable manner on a holder which, in turn, has means to fasten it at the wall of a vehicle, the holder being flexible or provided with pivots permitting positional adjustment of the block for convenient handling.

Abstract: A moveable device used for delineating traffic lanes, adapted to be selectively placed into permanent dug holes for channeling vehicular traffic. The device comprises a bendable tubular post of polyethylene fastened to a rigid conical base. The base has a downward circular anchoring extension which can be inserted into a dug hole. The base has a very low above-ground profile and can be impacted by high speed vehicles without being damaged or pulled off the ground.

Abstract: Movable support post devices are provided in which portions of flexible hose or cable members are supported from the upper end of a post structure including an elongated sleeve and a foot member which has a smaller diameter portion crimped on the lower end of the sleeve and a larger diameter portion defining a fulcrum edge which is engaged with a base member. In one embodiment a coiled tension spring is disposed within the sleeve with its upper end being connected to the sleeve and with its lower end being connected through a link to a base member, the link serving to minimize binding actions and stresses. In another embodiment, a coiled compression spring is disposed within the sleeve, the lower end of the spring being retained by a washer at the crimped end of the sleeve and the upper end of the spring being coupled to a retainer key and to the upper end of a tension rod, the lower end of which is hooked to the base member.

Abstract: A link for use in a flexible support for a light fitting comprises a first section which has a part spherical outer surface and a second section which is connected to the first section and has a part spherical internal surface and a slot opening into said second section. Two similar links can be connected to make part of a flexible support by introducing the first section of a first link into the second section of a second link. The part spherical outer surface of the first section of the first link frictionally engages the part spherical internal surface of the second section of the second link so that the links can be placed in a desired position with respect to one another within limits imposed by the geometry of the slot.

Abstract: A portable movie screen device includes a flexible screen, a pair of stiffening members one secured at each of the opposite edges of the screen, a pair of tension elements secured together so as to be movable from collapsed relation to extended aligned relation, means for anchoring the extended tension elements to the stiffening members so as to place the screen in a taut viewing position, and means for supporting the screen in upright position. The support means may include a leg element secured to the tension elements. The stiffening members are hollow so that the collapsed elements may be stored therein. Various means are provided to connect the elements together and to fix them in operative position.

Abstract: Apparatus is disclosed for supporting an individual's arm in a feeder pan or tray to enable the user to perform manipulative acts with his hands and fingers without relying upon arm or shoulder muscles. The tray easily moves in any horizontal direction to a desired position within the limits of the apparatus without tipping or tilting. The underlying dynamic suspension which permits this movement includes three or more longitudinally incompressible but laterally deflectable columns positioned at the vertexes of a regular polygon and extending upwardly from a fixed base to a movable table upon which the tray is mounted. Each column is a wire cable having a core element with wire plies counterwrapped thereon in spiral layers.

Abstract: An improved mounting bracket for a coil spring mounted poster display structure. The bracket comprises a metal plate having at least two stepped levels with a threaded hole formed through each level. The bracket is adapted to fit between adjacent coils of the spring so that the holes in the bracket are parallel to the axis of the coil spring. The coil spring is fastened to the poster display structure by a pair of mounting bolts which are positioned through corresponding holes in the structure and screwed into the holes in the bracket. The stepped levels in the bracket insure that the holes in the bracket will properly align with the holes in the display structure.

Abstract: A holder for removable attachment to a hospital bed for releasably holding control devices operated by the patient consisting briefly of an elongated flexible and positionable member attachable at one end to the frame of the bed and having a head at the other end formed with slotted openings for receiving electrical and other types of cords or tubular hoses.

Abstract: An apparatus for supporting articles comprises a deformable, rod-shaped support assembly including a plurality of links interconnected by articulated joints, a plurality of constrictor plates each disposed at the respective articulated joint of the links, the constrictor plates being operable to lock or unlock the articulated joints in response to a hydraulic pressure applied thereto, a base for supporting the support assembly, one end of the support assembly being anchored to the base by a connector, a communication passage extending through the links and their associated articulated joints from said one end to the free end of the support assembly, hydraulic supply means for admitting or displacing hydraulic fluid into or from the communication passage through a path in the base, an article mount fixedly connected with the free end of the support assembly for detachably mounting an article thereon.