Abstract: An electronic shelf label holder incorporating a curved upwardly extending edge at the rear of the topmost portion where debris and contaminants can accumulate. By incorporating this feature, the invention enables associates to easily and effectively wipe or clean the topmost surface without the need to actually remove the label holder, since the edge is designed to espouse the curves of a finger making wiping debris simple and effective.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an input device including: a cabinet including an upper cabinet section and a lower cabinet section that are combined in an upward-downward direction; at least one fixture fixing the upper cabinet section to the lower cabinet section; and a cover attached to an exterior surface of the cabinet to cover the at least one fixture. The exterior surface of the cabinet has an exposed region adjacent to the cover and not covered by the cover. A step is formed between the exposed region of the exterior surface of the cabinet and an exterior surface of the cover, so that the exterior surface of the cover is recessed with respect to the exposed region of the exterior surface of the cabinet.

Abstract: A magnetic object holder is a device for releasably attaching an object to a ferromagnetic surface. The device can include an insulated flexible sleeve defining an interior space in which the object is removably receivable. The sleeve grips the object in an interference fit when the object is received in the interior space. One or more magnets secured to a portion of the sleeve enables the sleeve to be releasably attached to the ferromagnetic surface while the object is received in the interior space.

Abstract: A mounting arrangement for securing a housing to a windshield of the vehicle includes a mounting bracket having a plurality of keyhole slots, each having a receiving opening at one end of the keyhole slot, a locking recess at another end of the keyhole slot, and a ramp connecting the receiving opening with the locking recess. A plurality of mounting posts each including a base portion, a head portion, and a collar portion are mounted to the windshield and positioned to align with associated keyhole slots in the mounting bracket. The keyhole slots and the mounting posts are arranged such that the head portion of each mounting post is received into the receiving opening of its associate keyhole slot, slidable up the ramp of its associated keyhole slot, and lockable into the locking recess of its associated keyhole slot. The housing is attachable to the mounting bracket.

Abstract: A vehicle light system is provided herein. The light system includes a trim member defining an aperture. A light guide is disposed within the aperture. The light guide has a proximal portion, a distal portion, and a body portion between the proximal and distal portions. The proximal portion includes a connector portion. A lens is integrally formed with the light guide and is disposed at a distal portion of the light guide. A connector is disposed over the connector portion of the light guide. The connector is operably coupled to a housing having a light source.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a fixing structure. The fixing structure comprises a seat and at least a fixing device, the fixing device including a connecting part and a sucking disc, on end of the connecting part being connected to the seat while the other end of the connecting part being connected to the sucking disc, and the sucking disc being used to be sucked on a surface of a mounting base. There is also provided a display device having the fixing structure in the disclosure. With the fixing structure mounted on the display device, the display device can be prevented from toppling down when an external force is applied thereto, thus improving the stability of the display device. Further, the fixing structure according to the disclosure is able not to damage the surface of the mounting base and can be reused.

Abstract: A tow pylon assembly for a watercraft has a pylon, a base connected to a lower portion of the pylon, the base being configured for connecting the tow pylon assembly to the watercraft, a bollard connected to an upper portion of the pylon, the bollard being configured for attaching a tow rope to the tow pylon assembly, and an equipment holding assembly connected to the pylon. The equipment holding assembly has a resilient member connected to the pylon. The resilient member is configured for holding equipment between the resilient member and the pylon. A personal watercraft having a rear platform and the tow pylon assembly connected to the rear platform is also disclosed.

Abstract: Feet for a multi-position computing device are described. In one or more implementations, a multi-position computing device is configured to include a base and a display device connected to the base by a hinge mechanism. The hinge mechanism is operable to position the display device into multiple positions relative to the base including at least an upright position and a laid-down position. An arrangement of feet on the underside of the base is designed to facilitate dynamic movement of the device into the multiple positions. The arrangement of feet includes sliding feet that engage for sliding of the base across a surface when pressure is applied to the hinge mechanism for transitions between positions. The arrangement of feet also includes tacky feet that engage and resist sliding of the base across the surface in the absence of pressure applied to the hinge mechanism.

Abstract: A cup holder insert is provided that may be used whenever an undersized drink or container is placed into a cup holder and is not adequately secured. The insert is a unitary piece of material, such as plastic, having a pair of upper straps and a pair of lower wings. The insert secures itself within a cup holder by way of the expansion of the lower wings towards the inner diameter of the cup holder. A central portion of the insert spans between the upper straps and lower bands and prevents any lateral movement of the object or container placed within. The top bands are secured into a loop around the drink container by sliding one into the other and retain their shape by frictional engagement.

Abstract: A device for winding elongate flexible objects is disclosed herein. The device includes a rigid member extending along a central axis between first and second ends. The device also includes a first fork having a base mounted to the rigid member at the first end of the rigid member and a plurality of tines supported on the base. The device also includes a second fork member having a base mounted to the rigid member at the second end of the rigid member and a plurality of tines supported on the base. The first fork and the second fork are further defined as both being removably engaged with the rigid member.

Abstract: A light holding assembly facilitates installation and removal of decorative light strings on a structure. The assembly includes a panel having an upper section and a lower section. The lower section is selectively separable from the upper section. A plurality of apertures extends through the upper section of the panel wherein the upper section of the panel is configured for being coupled to a structure by insertion of connectors through the apertures. A plurality of straps is coupled to the lower section of the panel. The straps are selectively formed into loops wherein the lower section of the panel is configured for supporting a string of lights extending through the loops.

Abstract: A purse securing device (1) having an upper strap (4) having a first strap (5) and a second strap (6) that wrap around a head rest (7) or rear portion (8) of the vehicle seat (2). A lower strap (9) extends vertically downward from the upper strap. When laid flat the upper strap and lower strap create a substantially T-shape. The lower strap attaches to a purse to prevent the purse from tipping over.

Abstract: An adjustable wreath hanger includes an upper component that hooks over the upper edge of a door, a lower component that supports a decorative wreath, and a flexible elongation member that spans the upper and lower components. The components each include a plurality of slots through which the elongation member is threaded, with the slots including retention surfaces with frictional teeth to prevent inadvertent slippage of the elongation member through the slots. The lower component can be raised or lowered by adjusting the length of the flexible elongation member, thereby allowing a wreath to be hung high on a door, or low on a door.

Abstract: A beverage device comprising a beverage holder having an upper end and a lower end with the lower end having a beverage holder connector. A beverage holder support has a connecting end and a locking end. The locking end has a protruding portion having an outside diameter sized to fit inside a pool noodle and an annular wall having an inside diameter sized to fit around the pool noodle. The connecting end has a beverage holder support receiver for receiving the beverage holder connector.

Abstract: A releasable hanging system having a loop fastener component and a hook fastener component. The loop fastener component includes a flexible patch carrying a field of engageable fibers exposed on a front side of the patch and an adhesive on a back side of the patch. The hook fastener component includes a resin base carrying an array of male touch fastener elements. A significant majority of the male touch fastener elements each extend from the base to a distal tip to overhang the base in a single, common direction. The fastening system can be used to hang an object on a vertical surface such that the male touch fastener elements of the significant majority bear the weight of the object in a downward direction, and such that the significant majority of the male touch fastener elements are oriented so as not to inhibit lifting of the object in an upward direction.

Abstract: A rack-mounted console module includes a lower unit slideably mounted on a rail and an upper unit pivotally coupled to the lower unit. A locking mechanism includes a first part moveably disposed in the lower unit and a second part fixedly disposed on the rail. When the upper unit is closed and the lower unit slides along the rail to a target position, the first part of the locking mechanism changes from a released state to a locked state where it engages the second part of the locking mechanism to lock the lower unit. When the upper unit is opened, the first part changes from the locked state to a ready-to-released state. When the upper unit is subsequently closed, the first part changes from the ready-to-released state to a released state where it disengages from the second part, and the console module can be slid back into the rack.

Abstract: An article mounting system for non-destructively mounting sheet articles such as posters and other paper items to a mounting surface such as a wall, includes a clamping plate which is pivotable. A resilient compressible member holds the plate in a normal down position such that a portion of the plate serves as a jaw for pressing the sheet article against the mounting surface. The article is loosed by compressing the resilient member which pivots the plate.

Abstract: A hair stylist device comprises a top and bottom board, each having a plurality of opposed bristles for retaining strands of bulk artificial or commercial hair therebetween for performing hairstyling operations, and including a hinge mechanism for opening and closing the boards around the bulk hair retaining it loosely but securely, while allowing the removal of strands of bulk hair without opening the device providing optimal gripping ability to the bulk hair while permitting removal of hair without unnecessary loss. The board inner surfaces each may have a generally planar pad with plural embedded bristles extending in a direction perpendicular to one surface of the pad. A longitudinal hinge connects the two boards to each other and a lock can secure the opposite longitudinal ends to each other. Compartments disposed at a surface of the boards provide storage for any necessary accessories required for the braiding or weaving process.

Abstract: A system for use with a locker door having an upper opening and a lower opening, the system including a strap passed through the upper opening and the lower opening of the locker door. The system further includes a component configured to be releasably coupled to the strap.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for supporting and operating an electronic device upon a user's forearm for safeguarding the phone and providing immediate and convenient functional access to the phone. The apparatus and method for supporting and operating an electronic device upon a user's forearm includes an arm mount assembly including a curved arm mount being adapted to fit upon a user's forearm region, and also having a cushion member being attached to the arm mount, the arm mount assembly also including fastening members for fastening the arm mount to the user's forearm; a connector assembly in communication with the arm mount; and an electronic device holder rotatably supported by the connector assembly.

Abstract: A mount is adapted for attaching a brake switch to a brake control lever of a vehicle, such as a bicycle. The mount and/or the switch may include part of a vehicle lighting system. The vehicle lighting system may include a control unit incorporating a wireless sender unit, which is electrically connected to the switch, a wireless receiver unit, and a turn/direction and/or brake indicator light electrically connected to the wireless receiver unit.

Abstract: A smoke ejector hanger is disclosed herein. The hanger includes a flexible pad. Hook and loop fastening means are affixed to the flexible pad for selectively retaining the flexible pad in the form of a tube. A pair of straps is affixed at the midpoints thereof to the flexible pad such that each of the straps has a pair of free ends extending outwardly from the flexible pad. One of a number of releasable fasteners is affixed to each of the free ends. Each of the releasable fasteners has a snap catch.

Abstract: An apparatus for securing an article to an external object includes at least one cuff member. The at least one cuff member may be adapted to receive a portion of the article. Further, the at least one cuff member may include a strap member extending from an outer surface thereof. The strap member is adapted to be adjustably wrapped and secured around the at least one cuff member and a portion of the external object for securing the article to the external object.

Abstract: A luggage cup holder that is easy to install and remove from a luggage handle. The luggage cup holder includes a first hood-shaped section adapted to encase a hand grip of a luggage handle, a second section adapted to hold a beverage container, straps connecting the first section to the second section; and a connecting system to connect the first side to the second side of the second section forming a hollow cylinder. The connecting system is configured to adjust the size of the hollow cylinder. The luggage cup holder is made of a synthetic rubber or polymeric foam material.

Abstract: A quick release hook and loop device is used to attach an object to a base surface, such as a wall. It is comprised of first and second quick release sections and a strap. The quick release sections each have a nonstick side. The quick release sections are attached to each other at their nonstick sides by threading a strap through openings within the quick release sections. The other sides of the quick release sections are provided with hook or loop fastener surfaces. The device may be used to attach an object to a surface by way of hook and loop fastener bonds. The hook and loop fastener bonds may be effectively broken by removing the strap from the quick release sections.

Abstract: A quick release hook and loop device is used to attach an object to a base surface, such as a wall. It is comprised of first and second quick release sections and a strap. The quick release sections each have a nonstick side. The quick release sections are attached to each other at their nonstick sides by threading a strap through openings within the quick release sections. The other sides of the quick release sections are provided with hook or loop fastener surfaces. The device may be used to attach an object to a surface by way of hook and loop fastener bonds. The hook and loop fastener bonds may be effectively broken by removing the strap from the quick release sections.

Abstract: A three-dimensional object, such as a toy figurine or like accessory, is mounted and locked, with the aid of a frangible element and a tie, on an article of manufacture, such as a baseball cap, a backpack, or a beverage cup, prior to sale to resist theft of the object. The object is unlocked, by cutting the tie and removing the frangible element, and removed from the article after the sale. The object is returned and mounted back onto the article to a display position in which the object is displayed on the article. A platform supports the object upright on the article in the display position and, upon removal of the object, self-supports the object on a generally horizontal support surface remote from the article.

Abstract: A bottle holder assembly includes a first appendage component configured to be secured about a child's left hand via removable securement of one or more securement fasteners such that a coupling fastener is disposed over a child's palm facing outwards, and the child's fingers are not contained within the first appendage component. The bottle holder assembly further includes a second appendage component configured to be secured about a child's right hand via removable securement one or more securement fasteners such that a coupling fastener is disposed over a child's palm facing outwards, and the child's fingers are not contained within the first appendage component. The bottle holder assembly still further includes a retention component configured to retain a bottle, and including one or more coupling fasteners. The coupling fastener of each appendage component is capable of being removably secured to the one or more coupling fasteners of the retention component.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for locating a utility box secured behind a covering material. The apparatus includes (a) a base plate sized to fit inside the utility box, and the base plate includes at least one locator; (b) one or more attachments for removably securing the base plate to the utility box, thereby preventing movement of the base plate with respect to the utility box; and (c) a top plate having at least one sensor of the at least one locator. Cooperation between the at least one sensor of the top plate and the at least one locator of the base plate can be used to align the top plate with the utility box to locate the utility box behind the covering material.

Abstract: A door article hanger includes a thin flexible plastic strip terminating opposed first and second ends. Mating hook and loop pads are affixed to the first end of the strip and to the top edge of a door for fixing the strip on the door with the strip bending and extending along one vertical surface of the door. A secondary attachment member is securable to the second end of the strip and mountable about an article or receiving a portion of the article for attaching the article to the second end of the strip to support the article along one vertical surface of the door. The secondary attachment member may be in the form of a hook and loop strap or an elongated tail unitarily formed as part of the strip with mating opposed hook and loop pads which enable the tail to be formed in a loop.

Abstract: Beverage holders adapted to attach to the upwardly extending arms of the handle assembly of a wheeled piece of luggage are described herein. The holders are adapted to twist and pivot when holding a cup with a beverage contained therein to maintain the axis of the beverage cup in a position generally orthogonal with a flat ground surface. The mechanism permitting the pivoting typically comprises a pair of opposing suspension arms that are fabricated of an elastomeric polymer that has sufficient tensile strength to support a beverage cup filled with a beverage but also has a sufficiently low flexural modulus to permit the cup to pivot when the angle of the handle assembly relative to the ground is changed.

Abstract: A reversible attachment device comprises a reversible hanger having a piece of hook material on a first side and a piece of loop material on a second side and may optionally be assembled with either side facing an accessory holder. Embodiments of a reversible attachment stabilize and distribute loads from objects in accessory holders. By selecting which side of the reversible hanger faces the accessory adapter, an accessory holder may be suspended from a load-carrying structure having either loop material or hook material. In some embodiments, the hook material and loop material are formed into a sleeve which fits slidably around the reversible hanger. Alternative assembly configurations for an embodiment provide for a range of height adjustment between an accessory holder and a load-carrying structure. Some embodiments include an accessory holder with a reversible attachment device. Other embodiments include a duty belt or other load-carrying structure.

Abstract: A mounting system for use in mounting products such as audio/visual devices to a surface such as a wall. According to various embodiments, one or more surface mounting structures are configured to attach to a surface such as a wall, while one or more device mounting structures are configured to attach to a device such as a flat panel display. Mating “touch” or “burr” fasteners on at least one surface mounting structure and at least one device mounting structure serve to inhibit the movement or rotation of these components relative to each other when the mounting system is in an assembled position.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the means for attaching gadget on a stroller using an elastic holder to wrap around the stroller. Using the elastic self-wrapped holder, the lighting device or gadget is easily and conveniently secured on the stroller without any tool, thereby saving time and effort of parents. The elastic self-wrapped holder does not distort or damage the stroller. The elastic self-wrapped holder is versatile and can firmly secure a lighting device or gadget to any parts of stroller. The elasticity of the material used for the holder can conform to gadget of various sizes and shapes thereby firmly grip and tightly fit the gadget.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a holder for items such as a cane or umbrella which attaches to a wheelchair or walker to allow easy access to the items when required for use. The present invention provides a utility holder comprising a tubular body extending vertically with a hollowed center, an opening at a top portion of the tubular body where the opening enables the tubular body to accept an elongated item, a cap attached to a base of the tubular body, and a set of attachment means affixed to the tubular body wherein the set of attachment means enable the tubular body to attach to a mobility assistance device and carry the elongated item.

Abstract: A releasable hanging system having a loop fastener component and a hook fastener component. The loop fastener component includes a flexible patch carrying a field of engageable fibers exposed on a front side of the patch and an adhesive on a back side of the patch. The hook fastener component includes a resin base carrying an array of male touch fastener elements. A significant majority of the male touch fastener elements each extend from the base to a distal tip to overhang the base in a single, common direction. The fastening system can be used to hang an object on a vertical surface such that the male touch fastener elements of the significant majority bear the weight of the object in a downward direction, and such that the significant majority of the male touch fastener elements are oriented so as not to inhibit lifting of the object in an upward direction.

Abstract: A beverage device comprising a beverage holder having an upper end and a lower end with the lower end having a beverage holder connector. A beverage holder support has a connecting end and a locking end. The locking end has a protruding portion having an outside diameter sized to fit inside a pool noodle and an annular wall having an inside diameter sized to fit around the pool noodle. The connecting end has a beverage holder support receiver for receiving the beverage holder connector.

Abstract: The mounting system may be used to support a display on a support surface. The mounting system may include a top rail secured to the support surface. The mounting system may also include a mounting arm hung from the top rail and a support rail attached to the mounting arm that supports the whiteboard. The mounting system may provide permanent or removable attachment to the support surface that may interchangeably accommodate a variety of displays.

Abstract: A bracket for a wine aerator, the bracket being removable connectible to a wine bottle and the aerator swings into position to receive wine from the bottle when the bottle is tilted to a pouring position. The wine is aerated as it passes through the aerator and into a receptacle.

Abstract: A mounting system for securing a handgun holster to furniture, comprising a holster having a pistol receiving pouch and an attachment element, a mounting bracket having a horizontal plate portion connected to a vertical plate portion, the vertical plate portion having at least one opening, and a fastener for securing said attachment element to said mounting bracket at the opening. This handgun holster safely and reversibly secures a handgun to furniture to allow a user to store a handgun conveniently nearby for ready access without the risk of the holster falling off of the mounting system and unintentionally discharging the weapon.

Abstract: A canopy apparatus for use with a vehicle such as an automobile or pickup truck. The canopy includes a collapsible frame adapted to be removably mounted to a surface of the vehicle, for example to the bed of a truck or to the trunk of an automobile. The canopy apparatus also includes a cover adapted to be secured to the collapsible frame.

Abstract: A fixing system for electronic and/or electric components—called E components in short—such as chips, circuits, transponders, cables (10) etc., has at least one first fastening element (12) having individual closure parts (14, 16) which, in interaction with corresponding closure parts (22) of a further fastening element (20), form an adhesive closure which can be opened and closed repeatedly. The respective E component can be connected to a support (30). The further fastening element (20) can be connected to the support (30), at least part of which has an adhesive layer and/or which is composed of an embedding compound. The adhesive layer or embedding compound produces the direct connection of the respective E component to the further fastening element (20) assignable to it. This connection requires only a very little amount of installation space.

Abstract: There is a wipe dispenser configured to dispense wipes. The wipe dispenser includes a cartridge including a plurality of damp wipes. The wipe dispenser includes a replacement cap configured to selectably couple to the cartridge, having a bottom aperture configured to dispense a wipe and a reservoir barrier extending upwardly from a top surface of the replacement cap and circumscribing the bottom aperture. The wipe dispenser includes a wall mount coupled to the replacement cap and extending upwardly from a side portion thereof, including coupling device secured to a mounting member. The wipe dispenser includes a cartridge coupling member selectably coupled to the replacement cap and extending upwardly therefrom and configured to support the cartridge.

Abstract: A method enabling a long gun to be stored upright in a cabinet having a floor and an overhanging surface. The apparatus has: (a) a rod having a thickness less than the inside diameter of the gun barrel and having a length greater than the difference between the height of the surface and the length of the gun, the rod being inserted into the gun barrel; (b) a cap attached to one end of the rod, the cap having a diameter greater than the inside diameter of the gun barrel, the cap limiting the insertion of the rod into the gun barrel; and (c) removably attaching the cap to the underside of the overhanging surface via a magnet or hook-and-loop material.

Abstract: A holder or organizer has first and second strips releasably fastened together by coupling material such as by hook and loop material. The strips each have two ends, namely a bonding end and a free end. The two bonding ends are coupled together. The first strip has an adhesive on its outside. The second strip has a selvedge area adjacent an edge, which selvedge area lacks releasable coupling material. The selvedge area will not fasten to the first strip. A user can easily grip the selvedge area of the second strip and peel the second strip off of the first strip. A tongue extends in the direction of the bonding ends of the strips and works in conjunction with a non-tongue area of the upper strip to more securely hold an object in the holder.

Abstract: The disclosure teaches a seating component device for removable installation in a pickup truck. The device includes a first bracket removeably attached to a first side panel of a pickup truck bed and a first cross rail and a second cross rail attached to the bracket wherein each rail extends laterally across the truck bed. The rails connect to a second bracket removeably attached to a second side panel of a pickup truck bed. The device includes two foldable chairs hingeably mounted to the second rail, and a table mounted between the two chairs. An umbrella may be mounted to the table.

Abstract: The invention employs a clamp securable to a baby carriage, highchair, stroller, car seat, table or baby carrier, attached to one end of a tether of a length short enough so that the tether cannot accidently wrap around an infant's or child's head, whose opposite end employs a hook-and-loop adhesive strap of a length long enough to allow wrapping around the toy whose falling is to be restrained, or inserted through various openings of the toy to prevent it from falling to the floor or ground.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for attaching photovoltaic solar panels to a roof system surface. Thin film flexible panels are attached using a hook and loop system in which either the hook or loop material is attached to the underside of panel, and the other of the hook and loop material is attached the roof. Solar panels that are encased in a frame are attached using the hook and loop material directly to the roof system structure, or to an intermediate structure, which is in turn attached to the roof system surface. The method also determines the amount of mated hook and loop material that must be attached to each installed panel to ensure that the installed panels will be able to withstand the wind pressure uplift force required, and to ensure that in the event unexpected and excessive uplift force is ever encountered, the panels separate at the hook and loop interface.

Abstract: A flexible conduit for routing cable between a source and destination is provided herein. The flexible conduit may have a corrugated cover portion and a generally flat attachment portion for attaching the flexible conduit to an attachment surface or nearby structure. It is contemplated that the flexible conduit may flex in the lateral and/or vertical direction such that the flexible conduit may be intricately routed between the source and destination. It is also contemplated that the attachment portion may be directly attached (e.g., pressure sensitive adhesive, hooks and loops, etc.) to the attachment surface to allow ease of installation without the use of tools. It is also contemplated that the elongate hollow body of the conduit may exhibit a slit opening opposite the attachment portion of the conduit to facilitate non-destructive installation and removal of the cables. It is also contemplated that the attachment portion may be attached to the attachment surface with screws.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for cable management via hook and loop type materials are provided. The apparatus includes a substrate and a tie wrap. In at least one embodiment, the substrate is coupled to a rigid frame that is capable of accommodating a plurality of cables. The substrate and the tie wrap each have engaging mechanisms that enable them to create a hook and loop type releasable bond when pressed into contact with each other. The tie wrap is shaped to define an elongated body and a head portion having an interior opening. The body of the tie wrap may be pulled through the interior opening of the head portion in order to provide support for cables.