Abstract: A display hook assembly includes a flat body which includes an extension extending therefrom and the extension shares a common plane with the flat body. The extension includes a metal plate received therein so that the extension can be bent to form a hook. A positioning member such as a suction disk is connected to the flat body so as to connect the display hook assembly on a wall.

Abstract: An anchor dock includes an anchor body, an adsorption portion and a bracing rack. The anchor body has a lower shell and an upper shell. The lower shell has a conical side surface formed at a sloped angle. The upper shell is located on an upper surface of the lower shell. The adsorption portion is located below the anchor body. The bracing rack is formed in a U-shape and surrounds the upper shell and has two ends hinged on the anchor body.

Abstract: A suction cup mounting platform formed of a substantially rigid plate having first and second opposing faces; a suction cup mounting surface formed on the first face; and a connector interface formed adjacent to the second face.

Abstract: A monolithic suction cup mounting platform formed of a substantially optically transparent rigid plate having first and second opposing faces; a suction cup mounting surface is formed on the first face of the plate; a bonding surface is formed on the second face of the plate; and a substantially optically transparent bonding agent is adhered to the bonding surface of the second face of the plate.

Abstract: A mounting assembly for portable electronic devices includes a mount (12) with a mounting ball (16) that mates with a socket assembly (22) formed in a housing (18) of an electronic device (20). The socket assembly includes an orifice (32) formed in the back of the housing, a seat (34) positioned in the orifice for matingly receiving the ball, and a spring element (36) partially surrounding the seat. The seat includes a concave center portion (38) and a plurality of flexible, interconnected arms (40,42,44) extending from the concave center portion. The spring element substantially encircles the flexible arms to allow the flexible arms to flex outward when receiving the ball and to then contract inwardly to contact the ball when the ball is seated fully in the seat.

Abstract: A suction disc unit, especially a suction disc unit that can be adsorbed on a smooth surface to support a hung article, it comprises a pressing lid, a suction disc, a link and a pressing rod; wherein the pressing rod at least has a first eccentric protruding portion and a second eccentric protruding portion; when the pressing lid is pulled up to make abutment of the suction disc against the smooth surface by pushing of the pressing rod, the air in the gap between the suction disc and the smooth surface is removed as much as it can; when the pressing rod is pressed down, the pressing lid abuts against the periphery of the suction disc, and the central portion of the suction disc is pulled up tight, the air pressure in the gap is much lower than that of the atmosphere to thereby induce a strong suction force, and thereby to increase the bearing strength of the suction disc unit.

Abstract: The Disposable Absorbent Pad with Non-Skid Plastic Mat is designed to fit under the toilet bowl area. This invention will prevent unwanted urine from soiling the area surrounding the toilet bowl while giving its user non-skid protection. The base of the Non-Skid Plastic Mat forms a U-shape around the toilet bowl and the center top region of the plastic mat unit contains a disposable absorbent pad. This is an ongoing method for joining two types of material together comprising of a rigid disposable absorbent pad and a multi-suction non-skid plastic mat.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a mounting assembly for mounting an electronic device to a surface. The mounting assembly generally includes a base including a mounting ball and a socket assembly operable to frictionally engage the ball to removably couple the socket assembly to the base. The base may be removably coupled with the surface and the socket assembly may be removably coupled with the electronic device. Such a configuration enables the electronic device to be easily positioned in confined environments by first attaching the base to the surface, then attaching the socket assembly to the base and positioning the socket assembly in a desired orientation, and finally attaching the electronic device to the socket assembly.

Abstract: A vehicle-used suction disk retainer has a seat. The seat is installed with a suction disk and a buckling seat which are connected as an integral body. An adjusting sheet is installed in an embedding groove of the seat. As the retainer is used in a car, when the adjusting sheet is moved, the buckling seat has a force to pull a part of the suction disk to move downwards and the suction disk presses downwards. Thereby the upper and lower forces are fixed. When a reverse action is applied, it can be pulled up from the ear. Thereby the retainer can be fixed, which can be used to place a device, such as a PDA32. Furthermore, the retainer is compact, light and small volume and thus it is portable and usable.

Abstract: A product display shelf comprising a bottom surface, a rear surface and at least one compliant member is disclosed. The bottom surface is configured to support at least one product thereon. The rear surface extends upwardly from the bottom surface. The at least one compliant member is disposed in mechanical cooperation with the rear surface and is configured to substantially prevent the product supported by the bottom surface from movement relative to the bottom surface upon movement of the product display shelf.

Abstract: A fixture for holding a communication device includes a conical base having an axle, a disk movably connected to the conical base, a disk lifting assembly mounted at a joint between the conical base and the hollow axle to lift the center of the disk so as to create vacuum inside the disk to enable the disk to securely adhere a surface, a rod movably engaged with the hollow axle and composed of two halves, each half having first annular teeth formed on an inner face of a top portion of the half and a pivoting head pivotally sandwiched between the two halves of the rod for holding thereon the communication device.

Abstract: A suction cup, includes: a suction cup body made of a synthetic resin material having elasticity; and a gel layer bonded to the suction cup body and having a surface serving as a suction face; the suction cup body being made of thermoplastic polyurethane elastomer, the gel layer being made of two-pack thermosetting polyurethane gel, the suction cup body and the gel layer being bonded to each other by bonding of an isocyanate group which the thermoplastic polyurethane elastomer has and a hydroxyl group which the two-pack thermosetting polyurethane gel has.

Abstract: An adsorption-detecting device of the present invention comprises a case, wherein a containing part is in one side of the case, and a window is set on one surface of the case; an adsorption means which is in the case; and a detecting means which is in the containing part, wherein the detecting device further comprise a combining base, a pull unit which is a moveable set is located in the combining base, a display unit which is set on the pull unit, and an elastic part having two ends connecting to the combining base and the display unit, and one end of the pull unit extrudes from the combining base, and two identified areas corresponding to the window are set on one surface of the display unit. The adsorption-detecting device of the present invention allows the user to determine the adsorb ability of the adsorption means by utilizing the detecting means 3.

Abstract: A planter with a support arm that can be attached to many types of surfaces. The planter can be used in a car or other location and is held in place by an attached support arm. The support arm can attach to a windshield, metal surface, or fabric surface. In addition, the planter can be used to hold items such as candy or other small objects.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for manufacturing operations are disclosed. In one embodiment, a vacuum cup assembly includes a housing having a vacuum generator formed therein, and a compliant sealing member coupled to the housing. The vacuum generator is coupleable to a source of pressurized fluid and is adapted to generate a reduced pressure region. The sealing member forms an enclosable region in fluid communication with the reduced pressure region. In another embodiment, a method of performing a manufacturing operation includes installing a coordinating pin into an indexing hole, the coordinating pin including a quantum of indexing information. The quantum of indexing information is sensed, and a manufacturing operation is performed based at least partially on the quantum of indexing information.

Abstract: A suction cup removably attached to a housing lifts and moves an object. A venturi removably attached to the housing provides a vacuum effect to secure the suction cup to the object. The venturi includes a pair of opposing ears. When the venturi is inserted into a venturi hole of the housing, the ears compress a pin. When the venturi is rotated to an attached position, the ears do not contact the pin, and a spring biases the pin outwardly to secure the venturi to the housing. The pin is coupled to a button on the housing that can be slid to move the pin inwardly to allow rotation and removal of venturi.

Abstract: A tool is provided for loading a component to a desired position relative to a body. The tool has a base adapted to removably hang on the body and a support that is mounted on the base by first track assemblies so that the support may translate in a first direction relative to the body. A carriage is mounted on the support by second track assemblies so that the carriage may travel in a second direction relative to the body. A turntable is mounted on the carriage by a pivot so that the turntable may rotate on the carriage. A component holding fixture is mounted on the turntable for supporting the component. A guide path mechanism acts between the carriage and the base and defines a path of movement of the carriage toward the body so that the component is carried to a desired location on the body for attachment thereto.

Abstract: A fastening mechanism is mounted on a suction cup including a pivotal ball in a receptacle and having surface recesses, a leg secured to the ball, and a channel open to both the external and the receptacle, the channel having an intermediate enlargement. The mechanism includes a shank in the channel and having an exposed end, a rod extended from the other end of the shank and inserted in the recess, a shoulder proximate the rod, and a resilient member compressed between the shoulder and an internal wall of the channel. Pulling the shank to clear the recess and compress the resilient member, pivoting the ball by rotating the leg until a predetermined angle thereof relative to the suction cup is obtained, and releasing the shank to cause the compressed resilient member to expand to push the shoulder will insert the rod in the adjusted recess and fasten the ball.

Abstract: An anchor rack having a coupling pawl has a plurality of slots on the coupling pawl and a conical outer surface. A sleeve and an elastic element are provided to be coupled with the coupling pawl to form interactions with one another. The coupling pawl has an opening which can be extended or shrunk. Hence a housing space formed in the coupling pawl also can be extended or shrunk. Thereby a tight coupling with a holding rack can be easily formed.

Abstract: A holding device is designed to be attached to a building wall, and in particular in a bathroom, using a suction means having at least one suction head with a sucker disk and an actuating means for the sucker disk so that the suction means may be attached to and detached from the building wall manually on operation of the actuating means. The suction means bears a bearing unit able to be pivoted about a pivot axis parallel to the building wall.

Abstract: A hands-free device capable of adjusting an angle thereof toward any direction and positioning same includes a suction cup including a central, threaded bolt; a swivel mount rotatably mounted on the suction cup; a first turning assembly rotatably mounted on the swivel mount; an arm having one end pivotably formed with the first turning assembly; a second turning assembly including a pivot formed at one end of the arm and adapted to pivot about the first turning assembly; and a mounting seat fixedly formed at the other end of the arm, the mounting seat including a rotatable seat member projected therefrom for securely engaging with a portable electronic device.

Abstract: Suction cups with non-circular peripheral edges are formed with peripheral edges which are of uniform thickness regardless of the radial distance of the peripheral edge from the center of the cup body.

Abstract: A handle securing device for securing handles of pots and pans. There is: a base member. Coupled to the base member are: a first vertical barrier member; a second vertical barrier member; and an attachment mechanism. The attachment mechanism includes a suction cup. The first and second vertical barrier members are substantially rigid, substantially curved, and substantially identical. The first vertical barrier member is removably coupled to the base member at a first attachment port; and the second vertical barrier member is removably coupled to the base member at a second attachment port. There is: a third vertical barrier member, removably coupleable to the first attachment port; and a fourth vertical barrier member, removably coupleable to the second attachment port.

Abstract: In an apparatus support device with a suction retaining structure for supporting minicomputers, navigation devices or mobile telephones, comprising a suction foot, a hollow column connected with one end to the suction foot and enclosing an operating mechanism for the suction foot and a joint structure disposed at the other end of the hollow column and supporting an apparatus holder, the hollow column consists of two complementary semi-shells which, with their bottom ends, extend around the suction foot and are provided at their opposite ends with joint structures which are releasably clamped between the semi-shells.

Abstract: An antenna 10 with a magnetic sucker 1 is attached to a flat surface by an attractive force or an absorptive force. The antenna 10 is composed of a magnetic sucker 1, a wrapper 21, a coaxial cable 22 and a connector 23. In turn, said magnetic sucker 1 consists of a magnetic bolt disk 11 and a soft elastomer cone-shaped disk 12. One end of the coaxial cable 22 is used as a first end 22a to receive signals; the other end is a second end 22b to transmit signals. Said first end 22a includes an external conducting line 222 being exposed out and folded back to wrap around the perimeter of the external insulation layer 221, an inner insulation layer 223 exposed out of said external conducting line 222, and an inner conducting line 224 exposed out of said inner insulation layer 223.

Abstract: An attachment device for mounting an object to non-porous surface comprises a spring-loaded suction pad assembly, a rigid cover formed to fit upon the pad assembly, and an articulated actuator arm pivotally coupled to the pad assembly and movable upon the cover to selectively urge the pad assembly into sealing contact with the surface. The suction pad assembly includes a pliable pad member having a rigid stem centrally affixed thereto and a compression spring set coaxially about the stem between the pad member and the inside cover to apply pressure upon the pad member. The articulated actuator arm includes a base member pivotally coupled to the stem and a mounting sleeve flexibly joined to the base member with an extension spring coaxially engaged therethrough. The base member is formed to compress or release the suction pad assembly and is adapted to be locked to the cover in the compressed position.

Abstract: A laser leveling device having a suction mounting arrangement includes a housing and a mounting seal extending from the lower portion of the housing. The mounting seal cooperates with an attachment surface to define a suction mounting area therebetween. The suction mounting arrangement cooperates with the mounting seal to maintain the vacuum pressure seal in the suction mounting area. A laser light source mounted within the housing in a planar relationship relative to the attachment surface includes at least one diode projecting an alignment beam through an opening in the housing to denote a reference plane along the attachment surface.

Abstract: A suction cup has a cup portion and a head attached to the cup portion. A solar cell is positioned within the head or the cup portion. The solar cell can be placed in a cavity in the head or cup portion or may be molded or formed into the suction cup. The contacts of the solar cell may be positioned so that an object can be hung on the suction cup and be powered by the solar cell. One can also provide a sensor and transmitter or alarm in or on the suction cup and connected to the solar cell such that when the suction cup is moved an alarm will sound.

Abstract: The invention is a suction cup mount that attaches an axial type fan to a non-porous surface utilizing a total of four suction cups arraigned in a fashion that two of the suction cups, the primary load bearing suction cups, provide the majority of the holding force for the axial fan housing. The remaining two suction cups, the safety lanyard suction cups, provide a back-up in order to hold the axial fan housing in the event of a failure of the primary load bearing suction cups. The safety lanyard suction cups also allow a user of the axial fan to position the fan thereby varying the direction of the air output of the axial fan.

Abstract: A suction disc unit, especially a suction disc unit that can be adsorbed on a smooth surface to support a hung article, it comprises a pressing lid, a suction disc, a link and a pressing rod; wherein the pressing rod at least has a first eccentric protruding portion and a second eccentric protruding portion; when the pressing lid is pulled up to make abutment of the suction disc against the smooth surface by pushing of the pressing rod, the air in the gap between the suction disc and the smooth surface is removed as much as it can; when the pressing rod is pressed down, the pressing lid abuts against the periphery of the suction disc, and the central portion of the suction disc is pulled up tight, the air pressure in the gap is much lower than that of the atmosphere to thereby induce a strong suction force, and thereby to increase the bearing strength of the suction disc unit.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a mounting assembly (100) for mounting an electronic device (D) to a surface (S). The mounting assembly (100) generally includes a base (102) including a mounting ball (110) and a socket assembly (104) operable to frictionally engage the ball (110) to removably couple the socket assembly (104) to the base (102). The base (102) may be removably coupled with the surface (S) and the socket assembly (104) may be removably coupled with the electronic device (D). Such a configuration enables the electronic device (D) to be easily positioned in confined environments by first attaching the base (102) to the surface (S), then attaching the socket assembly (104) to the base (102) and positioning the socket assembly (104) in a desired orientation, and finally attaching the electronic device (D) to the socket assembly (104).

Abstract: In a suction base for the support of an apparatus, comprising a housing consisting of a hard plastic material and having an opening surrounded by a housing support edge and a suction membrane of PVC disposed in the housing so as to extend across the housing opening and being movable between a release position and an operating position in which the suction membrane is pulled into the housing and a vacuum is generated between the membrane and a support surface such that the support base is firmly pressed into contact with the support surface via the circumferential edge area of the membrane, a separating element is disposed between the housing and the suction membrane to prevent sticking of the membrane to the housing edge upon exposure of the suction base to heat and the release of plasticizer from the suction membrane.

Abstract: In a vacuum suction holder comprising a suction housing having a base opening, a suction membrane extending across the base opening, a membrane operating mechanism including a shaft connected to the suction membrane and being movable together with the suction membrane between a release position in which the suction membrane extends flatly across the base opening and an operating position in which the suction membrane is pulled into the suction housing, the operating mechanism includes means for firmly forcing the suction membrane into the release position in which it extends flat across the suction housing base opening.

Abstract: Flush mount dispensing bottle and apparatus includes a bracket having a mounting flange and a bottle having a flat back with an embossment for receiving the flange and enabling the flat back to flushly contact a surface supporting the bracket. A button attachable to the surface at a spaced apart distance from the bracket is provided and a second embossment receiving the button enables the flat back to flushly contact the surface and further prevents unauthorized removal of the bottle from the bracket.

Abstract: A suction cup post support apparatus including a support post with upper and lower portions forming a generally hollow post structure. The lower portion of the support post includes a space for positioning a suction cup disc with a cam lever post disposed atop its dome shaped top. The cam lever post is removably inserted through a hole in a cam lever support platform integrally formed in the lower portion of the support post, and a cam lever is pivotally connected to the cam lever post to secure the suction cup support post to the suction disc and to provide means to pull a suction in the suction disc.

Abstract: Apparatus for releasable attachment to a tub or spa to hold reading material, beverage containers and other articles. The apparatus includes two tables movable relative to one another and structure enabling the apparatus to be used with tubs or spas of different sizes and shapes.

Abstract: When a vacuum-suction tool stand (1) is to be stuck to a table (2), a valve (16) is rotated to a position so that a knob (163) comes to the right side thereof viewed from the front to establish communication between an air suction hole (132) and a cavity (131). Then, by sucking the air within the cavity (131) through the air suction hole (132) using a suction pump (not shown) to make the inside of the cavity (131) close to a vacuum state, thereby the vacuum-suction tool stand (1) is stuck to the table (2). To release suction, the knob (163) of the valve (16) is rotated clockwise by 90 degrees. Then, the communication between an air release hole (15) and the cavity (131) is established and the air is supplied to the cavity (131) in a substantially vacuum state, and thus the vacuum-suction state is released.

Abstract: A suction device includes a suction cup having a peg extending therefrom and a transverse shaft extending in opposite directions from the peg, an inner cap positioned on the suction cup and retaining a spring that applies a restoring force to the suction cup, and an outer cap positioned on the inner cap and defining inclined slots in which the opposite ends of the shaft are movably received, respectively. By rotating the outer cap with respect to the inner cap causes camming action between each inclined slot and the respective end of the shaft, which in turn imposes a driving force on the peg to deform the suction cup thereby inducing a suction force. An elongate flexible member has a first end coupled to the inner cap and an opposite second end rotatably supporting an article receptacle in which an article, such as mobile phone and a personal digital assistant can be received and retained.

Abstract: A device for holding shower accessories and the like, comprising an elastic suction element, an actuating element adapted to actuate the suction element so as to attach the suction element to a supporting surface, a holding element connected with the suction element and formed to support a shower accessory and the like, the actuating element being turnable so that the suction element is actuated in response to turning of the actuating element.

Abstract: A mounting assembly for portable electronic devices includes a mount (12) with a mounting ball (16) that mates with a socket assembly (22) formed in a housing (18) of an electronic device (20). The socket assembly includes an orifice (32) formed in the back of the housing, a seat (34) positioned in the orifice for matingly receiving the ball, and a spring element (36) partially surrounding the seat. The seat includes a concave center portion (38) and a plurality of flexible, interconnected arms (40,42,44) extending from the concave center portion. The spring element substantially encircles the flexible arms to allow the flexible arms to flex outward when receiving the ball and to then contract inwardly to contact the ball when the ball is seated fully in the seat.

Abstract: A display device includes a display panel having a front surface for display, a rear surface, and two opposite lateral sides. A supporting unit includes a mounting seat adapted to be mounted fixedly on a supporting surface, and a foldable suspension arm having a first end connected pivotally to the mounting seat, and a second end opposite to the first end and attached to the rear surface of the display panel. The suspension arm includes a plurality of suspension arm sections, each of which is connected pivotally to an adjacent one of the suspension arm sections such that the second end of the suspension arm is movable relative to the first end of the suspension arm.

Abstract: A hook for holding objects under a shelf or mantel has a body configured so that when the hook is positioned for holding an object under a shelf or mantel, a mounting end will be adjacent the top surface of the shelf and the opposite end will be under the bottom surface of the shelf. A resilient gripper body is attached to the mounting end of the hook body. The gripper body has a curved surface which is positioned for engagement with the top surface of the shelf. When the hook is placed on the top surface and no load is on the hook, a first portion of the curved surfaced will be on the top surface of the shelf and a second portion of the curved surface will be spaced away from the top surface of the shelf. As increasing loads are placed on the hook, the shape of the curved surface will change increasing the contact area between the gripper body and the top surface of the shelf.

Abstract: A laser leveling device having a suction mounting arrangement includes a housing and a mounting seal extending from the lower portion of the housing. The mounting seal cooperates with an attachment surface to define a suction mounting area therebetween. The suction mounting arrangement cooperates with the mounting seal to maintain the vacuum pressure seal in the suction mounting area. A laser light source mounted within the housing in a planar relationship relative to the attachment surface includes at least one diode projecting an alignment beam through an opening in the housing to denote a reference plane along the attachment surface.

Abstract: In a support console with a pivotable support structure for the position adjustable mounting of an apparatus such a minicomputer, a support plate is pivotally supported on a console column which is provided at an end thereof with a base receiving a suction membrane and a membrane operating mechanism is operatively connected to the suction membrane and disposed enclosed in the console column with only an operating lever extending from the interior of the console column to the outside for actuating the suction structure.

Abstract: A sucker and film combination including a sucker comprising a body useful for attaching the sucker to a surface. A column is in contact with the body. The column includes a groove useful for engaging a film. A stem useful for detaching the body from the surface is in contact with the body. The film comprises a substantially planar surface. A through-hole wall extends through the substantially planar surface. The through-hole wall defines a column receiver portion and a stem receiver portion.

Abstract: A multi-use bathing implement (10, 10a, 10b, 10c, 58) for use in cleansing and exfoliating skin and as a toy, a holder of soap or like products, and a decoration. The bathing implement (10, 10a, 10b, 10c, 58) includes a toroidal sponge component (14) and can also have a removable attachment component (26, 30). The donut-shaped sponge component (14) is preferably made of mesh sponge material and is concentrically disposed about an inner ring-shaped component (16, 16a, 16c, 64) defining a central opening (12, 62) in which the attachment component (26, 30) can be removably secured. The inner ring-shaped component (16, 16a, 16c, 64) provides a ready gripping area which can be held for manipulating the bathing implement (10, 10a, 10b, 10c, 58). The attachment component (26, 30) can be, for instance, a toy, a solid soap product, a container of a bath/cosmetic product or the like, a mesh netting pocket, or a knob-shaped hanging device (44, 46, 48, 50, 52, 54, 56) having a suction cup (66).

Abstract: A suction-adhesive device comprising a suction cup, a stem extending from the suction cup, and a body through which the stem extends. A spring interacts with the stem and the body for biasing the suction cup towards the body to apply suction. A coloured ring is fixed on the stem for indicating when the spring has drawn the suction cup towards the body.

Abstract: A support system for cleaning mini blinds includes a pair of end supports and an intermediate support, each support having a back portion and a lower portion extending at right angles for supporting the spine of the mini blind. A pair of suction cups is affixed to each back portion for securing the back portion to a smooth surface. An alignment indicia is provided on the back portions for aiding in horizontal alignment of the supports. The two end supports each include a side portion and a front portion for restricting movement of the spine of the supported mini blind.

Abstract: An illumination tool for projecting a light beam through a transparent structure that has a portion of the tool detachably securable via a vacuum seal mechanism that engages the transparent structure. A lighting mechanism is electrically attached to the illumination tool and is positioned in contact with the transparent structure via a soft seal positioned about the lighting mechanism. The lighting mechanism may, if desired, be manually activated and deactivated i.e., the illumination tool turned on or off. If desired, the illumination tool may be remotely operated by a user depressing a remote operating switch and a radio signal is communicated to the illumination tool. The remote actuator may also be hardwire connected to the illumination tool. Further, if desired the lighting mechanism may be illuminated via strobe light, a continuous or flashing beam of light.

Abstract: Improved vacuum actuated display ornaments which adhere to surfaces by self-suction are improved by a wall thickness at the center of mass thicker than their peripheral wall thickness.