Abstract: An assembly structure includes a first assembly member, a second assembly member, a first sliding member and a second sliding member. The first assembly member includes a first engaging portion and a second engaging portion. The first sliding member includes a first through hole and a first engaging recess. The first engaging portion is disposed in the first through hole. The second sliding member includes a second through hole and a second engaging recess. The second engaging portion is disposed in the second through hole. The first sliding member slides toward a first direction to drive the second sliding member to slide toward a second direction, such that the first engaging portion engages with the first engaging recess and the second engaging portion engages with the second engaging recess.

Abstract: A cleat connector for mounting a cabinet is provided including a substantially cylindrical body and a slot. The substantially cylindrical body has a perimeter and a diameter that corresponds to an opening in a back of a cabinet. The slot extends from the perimeter partially into the body. A cabinet and method of installation is also provided.

Abstract: The invention provides a type of all-terrain vehicle seat installation structure; it includes the cab frame and the seat backrest arranged on the frame; the back mounting side of the seat backrest includes the first mounting part and the second mounting part arranged up and down respectively. The first mounting part includes the upper support frame located at the upper end of the frame; the installation hole is arranged on the upper support frame; the installation pin inserted into the installation hole is extended out of the seat backrest. The second mounting part includes the lower support frame located at the lower end of the frame; the lower end of the seat backrest is provided with the installation buckle mounted on the lower support frame.

Abstract: A fastening rail for a vehicle roof serves for the assembly of a roof rack. The fastening rail includes an assembly region for the assembly of the roof rack and fastening regions for fastening the fastening rail to the vehicle roof. The fastening regions include rear engagement means configured integrally with the fastening rail, that serve for securing the fastening rail to the vehicle roof by means of a bayonet-type displacement movement.

Abstract: A fastener for attaching an identification placard having a post to a lid for a utility vault from a single side of the lid, the fastener includes a body portion for positioning within a hole in the lid, the fastener having tabs for retaining the fastener to the lid and lobes for preventing over insertion of the fastener into the hole in the lid and a bore extending through or partially through the body portion for receipt of and friction retention and/or mechanical interlocking of the post of the identification placard.

Abstract: A bed frame has: a left side component that includes an elongated left side rail and an extending segment at each end; and a right side component that includes an elongated right side rail and an extending segment at each end. Each such extending segment is pivotally attached to the corresponding elongated right side rail and is capable of being pivoted from substantially parallel it to substantially perpendicular it. Each of the elongated left side rail and the elongated right side rail includes two main sections that are pivotally attached to a shorter center member. At each end, the extending segments of the left side component and the right side component detachably couple to each other, forming lateral components of a bed frame assembly.

Abstract: An improved mounting device for enabling a user to quickly and securely attach and detach an accessory (e.g., a scope, light, bayonet, etc.) to a Magpul MLOK rail of a firearm. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the device comprises an upper portion, a lower portion, and at least one locking mechanism to enable a user to quickly removably attach the improved mounting device to an MLOK rail on a firearm. In a further preferred embodiment of the present invention, the device also comprises a side wedge and side wedge spring.

Abstract: An improved mounting device for enabling a user to quickly and securely attach and detach an accessory (e.g., a strobe, flashlight, camera, etc.) to an object. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the device comprises an upper portion, a lower portion, and at least one locking mechanism to enable a user to quickly removably attach the improved mounting device to an object. In a further preferred embodiment of the present invention, the device also comprises a side wedge and side wedge spring.

Abstract: A hanger attachable to an artwork frame includes a base having an open interior and openings at each end, rim and engagement member spanning the interior of the base. A method of mounting a canvas to an artwork frame includes attaching frame members with mating beveled ends to the back of the canvas, trimming margins of the canvas, rotating the frame members and canvas margins 90 degrees such that the frame ends matingly engage one another, and securing the frame ends to one another. Loose margins of the canvas may be folded and secured to the frame and a backing member attached thereto.

Abstract: A panel of a vehicle body structure has a first slot and a second slot spaced apart from one another. A component has a mounting structure that includes a first tab and a second tab spaced apart from the first tab. A first head of the first tab is inserted through a wide second end of the first slot and the second head of the second tab is inserted through a wide second end of the second slot. The first tab and the second tab thereafter moved to a corresponding one of respective narrow first ends of the first and second slots. Consequently, the first head of the first tab rests on a first upper surface portion of a first area of the panel and the second head rests on a third upper surface portion of a second area of the panel thereby suspending the component from the panel.

Abstract: A rack structure for mounting a server in a server system with a slide channel and a retention groove, includes: a rack formed with one engagement element slidable non-removably within the channel; and a rotary rod having a first end connected pivotally to the rack via a pivot pin and a second end provided with a slide stick extending slidably into the groove. The rotary rod is rotatable about the pivot pin relative to the rack between a locking position, where the rotary rod is generally aligned with the rack while the slide stick engages a first end of the groove so as to retain the rack non-movably in the channel, and an unlocked position, where the rotary rod extends generally transverse to the rack while the slide stick engages a second end of the groove to permit sliding action of the rack within the channel.

Abstract: A charger bracket for reducing an impact load may include a mounting portion to which a charger located at a front end module (FEM) of a vehicle is mounted to protrude. A plurality of mounting leg portions are provided at the mounting portion so as to be directed toward a body forming the FEM. A sliding slot is formed at each of the plural mounting leg portions and being detachably coupled to a fastening part formed in the body.

Abstract: An adapter for a vehicle mount having a base portion having a top surface and a bottom surface, the bottom surface having a high friction element, the high friction element reducing a lateral movement of the base portion when positioned on an exterior surface of vehicle, and a receiver disposed on the base portion, the receiver configured to receive a portion of a vehicle mount, wherein a load of the vehicle mount is distributed across the surface area of the base portion is provided. Furthermore, an associated method is also provided.

Abstract: An improved fish hanger is provided where the hanger is constructed of, or at least made of, lightweight metal. The fishing hanger has a molded body with a curved bottom end that allows the body to pivot on a flat surface. This curved end of the fish hanger is able to hook a fish in a position that makes the skinning process possible on both sides. The device can be collapsible for ease of transport and storage.

Abstract: Disclosed is a winch assembly that may include a first housing member having a first retaining member formed therein and a second housing member having a second retaining member formed therein, the second housing member secured to the first housing member forming a winch housing. The winch assembly may further include a drive system generally positioned within the winch housing, and a winch drum operatively coupled with the drive system and rotationally secured with the first and second retaining members.

Abstract: A bracket and standard assembly comprises a standard having a plurality of spaced apart holes. A bracket comprises a support body having an elongated portion extending along a longitudinal axis. A connector end comprises at least one hook projecting rearwardly from the support body and passing through a hole in the standard to releasably hook the bracket to the standard, the at least one hook comprising a downwardly projecting tooth, the at least one hook defining with the support body a receptacle, a portion of the receptacle being delimited by a forwardly oriented contact edge of the tooth, the receptacle receiving one of wall portions of the standard. A finger projects generally upwardly from the at least one hook and having a forwardly oriented contact edge, the forwardly oriented contact edge of the finger being rearward of the forwardly oriented contact edge of the corresponding tooth along the longitudinal axis.

Abstract: An assembly includes an adapter portion configured for attachment to a rear surface of an electronic display device and a base portion configured to be mounted to a fixed structure in the cockpit of an aircraft. The adapter portion has a cylindrical barrel portion having a plurality of circumferentially disposed radially outwardly extending keys, a first radially inwardly extending recess corresponding to a landscape position of the display device and a second radially inwardly extending recess corresponding to a portrait position of the display device. The base portion includes an upper surface with a circular reception port formed therein for receiving the barrel portion of the adapter portion, and the reception port has a plurality of radially outwardly extending circumferentially disposed keyways formed therein for receiving the plurality of keys on the barrel portion of the adapter portion.

Abstract: A product display system includes a hanger support member and one or more product hangers. The hanger support member includes a web having opposite first and second sides. A plurality of receiving apertures extend through the web from the first side to the second side. Each product hanger includes body having an outboard side opposite an inboard side, a product support member extending from the outboard side of the body, and one or more brackets extending from the inboard side for mounting in the receiving apertures. The brackets and the receiving apertures are arranged such that one product hanger may be secured to the first side of the web and a second product hanger may be secured to the second side of the web, wherein the second product hanger is aligned directly opposite the first product hanger.

Abstract: The method and apparatus for forming and mounting a photovoltaic (PV) array of this invention is disclosed and provides, without limitation, (i) a PV module framing and coupling system which enables the attachment of PV modules to a roof or other mounting surface without requiring the use of separate structural support members which attach directly to and span between multiple PV modules in a formed PV array and (ii) an ancillary device attachment bracket, system, and method. One embodiment may provide a slidable parallel coupling for securely interlocking the outside surfaces of parallel frame members together in a side to side arrangement, thereby enabling the formation of a PV array with improved structural load distribution.

Abstract: A locator/fastener has a first outer member with a precision-machined external body portion, a retention head protruding from a first end, and a multi-diameter throughbore. A fastener, which may take the form of a cap screw, floats in the throughbore of the locator with the threaded portion protruding from a second end of the locator. A receiver has an internal precision-machined surface which contacts the precision-machined body portion of the locator and a threaded bore which receives the protruding fastener. By separating the locating and fastening functions, a quick connect disconnect device is created which does not bind or gall. A hangar system allows a sub-base plate to be attached to a base using the locator-fastener disclosed herein.

Abstract: The invention relates to a roof luggage rack (2) for a motor vehicle, comprising at least one roof drip molding (3) provided with a fastening device (5) for the detachable installation on the roof of the motor vehicle. It is provided that the fastening device (5) is a sliding fastening device (6). The invention furthermore relates to a corresponding method for fastening the roof luggage rack (2).

Abstract: A hanging bracket is provided, including a first element, a second element and at least a stop element. The first element and the second element have a plate shape, and are coupled on one side. The two elements can open up to 90°. The first element includes a hanging hole. The stop element is coupled to the first element, located close to the coupling position between the first element and the second element. After flipping, the stop element can protrude from the surface of the first element. As such, the hanging bracket can provide multiple function, including supporting portable electronic device when placing on desk top, temporary placement for portable electronic device during recharging, and storage for recharging wire.

Abstract: A retaining structure includes a bracket, a retaining element, a securing element, a spring and a latching element. The bracket defines a mounting hole. The retaining element defines an opening and having a pin. The securing element is slidably retained to the retaining element. The securing element defines a securing groove, a guiding groove and a sliding groove. The sliding groove has a first end and a second end. The spring connects the retaining element and the securing element. The latching element is latched with the securing element. The latching element including a latching board and a latching post protruding from the latching board.

Abstract: The invention is related to a rear view mirror assembly with a least two parts out of the group of part as: mirror frame, mirror base, mirror housing, mirror bezel, mirror glass, mirror lighting means, actuator, that must be connected during assembly process with at least one retention latch. This retention latch comprises a circular hood and a rectangular arm formed in a first part and to be inserted into an opening and shifted along a slot in a second part.

Abstract: A data storage device assembly includes a bracket and a data storage device. The bracket includes a top plate and a bottom plate. The top plate and the bottom plate each defines a first engaging slot. A first positioning post is located on the bottom plate. The data storage device includes a top wall, a bottom wall, a first sidewall and a second sidewall. A latch portion is located on each of the first sidewall and the second sidewall. A first distance is defined between the latch portion and the top wall. A second distance is defined between the latch portion and the bottom wall. The first distance is greater than the second distance. When the storage is positioned in portrait orientation, each latch portion is slidably engaged in each first engaging slot, and the first positioning post abuts against the bottom wall.

Abstract: When displaying products on a display hook, labels associated with the products are oftentimes presented via a label holder affixed to the display hook. Because various display hook structures exist, an interchangeable label holder can be utilized to adjoin to the various structures. Accordingly, in one embodiment, a label holder is adapted for being affixed to both a cylindrical-shaped crossbar and a display plate crossbar of a display hook. The rear face of the interchangeable label holder includes first brackets and second brackets adapted for receiving either the cylindrical-shaped crossbar or the display plate crossbar. The rear face of the interchangeable label holder also includes a first securing element and a second securing element functional for receiving lateral edges of the display plate crossbar to restrict lateral movement of the label holder.

Abstract: A method and device for carrying animal waste bags made from a unitary body comprising a hook for transporting the device and apertures to seal and hold the bags. The bags are inserted into an aperture and drawn through a compression slot which temporarily seals the bags. The device can then be attached to a variety of objects utilizing the integrated hook for hands free transportation of the waste bags.

Abstract: A protrusion 31 formed at an end edge of a board that is not screw-fixed is inserted into a rectangular opening engaging section 25 formed on a chassis 2, sides of the board are mounted on a screw-fixing section (also serving as a board receiver) 21, and a first and a second board receiving sections 22, 26 that are formed on the chassis 2 by a cutting and raising manner, respectively, the board 3 is gripped by board gripping sections 23a, 23b, and one side of the board 3 is screw-fixed to the screw-fixing section (also serving as the board receiver) 21.

Abstract: An exemplary support structure includes a support body, a connecting body, and a rear board. The connecting body is fixed on the support body. The rear board is rotatable relative to the support body. The rear board defines a through hole therein. The connecting body forms a latch protrusion. When the support body is located at a first position, the latch protrusion is capable of passing the through hole of the rear board. When the support body and the latch protrusion are located at opposite sides of the rear board, and the support body rotates past the first position, the latch protrusion resists the rear board and prevents the support body detaching from the rear board.

Abstract: A wall mount assembly for mounting to a building is described. The wall mount assembly includes a base member having a front surface and a rear surface and having a wall extending about an outer periphery and inwardly from the rear surface. The base member also includes at least one edge recessed rearwardly from the front surface defining a recessed portion therein. The edge of the recessed portion also defines mounting apertures, mounting holes and/or mounting surfaces spaced about the recessed portion. An annular flange extends rearwardly from the recessed portion. An insert member and/or a cover member mount to either one of the mounting apertures, mounting holes and/or mounting surfaces for creating an aesthetic appearance.

Abstract: A locator/fastener has a first outer member with a precision-machined external body portion, a retention head protruding from a first end, and a multi-diameter throughbore. A fastener, which may take the form of a cap screw, floats in the throughbore of the locator with the threaded portion protruding from a second end of the locator. A receiver has an internal precision-machined surface which contacts the precision-machined body portion of the locator and a threaded bore which receives the protruding fastener. By separating the locating and fastening functions, a quick connect disconnect device is created which does not bind or gall. A hangar system allows a sub-base plate to be attached to a base using the locator-fastener disclosed herein.

Abstract: An apparatus for supporting and locking storage containers and portable items to vehicles, buildings and larger items. A universal two-part mount and lock system whereas one part covers over and conceals second part making it not possible to access fasteners. The two part mount mates together and after actuating a lock makes it so two parts cannot be separated thus protecting an attached portable item from theft.

Abstract: A wall-mounting frame is used to mount fixtures to building walls having siding. The wall-mounting frame includes two major parts, a base section and a holding section which are non-detachably connected to each other. The holding section is separated into two halves which pivot about the base section to hold surrounding siding to the base section once it has been attached to a wall substrate. The present design eliminates the need for special hardware to attach the holding section to the base section, and helps prevent awkward mounting situations.

Abstract: A curtain rod assembly includes one or more support members, such as brackets, that are configured to support a curtain rod from a wall. The support member include a coupler portion that provides a seamless and flush interface between the support member and the rod.

Abstract: A wall mount assembly for mounting to a building is described. The wall mount assembly includes a base member having a front surface and a rear surface and having a wall extending about an outer periphery and inwardly from the rear surface. The base member also includes at least one edge recessed rearwardly from the front surface defining a recessed portion therein. The edge of the recessed portion also defines mounting apertures, mounting holes and/or mounting surfaces spaced about the recessed portion. An annular flange extends rearwardly from the recessed portion. An insert member and/or a cover member mount to either one of the mounting apertures, mounting holes and/or mounting surfaces for creating an aesthetic appearance.

Abstract: The remote control stand is designed to stand at 38 inches high. A circular base of 8-inches diameter and 1 (one) inch thick, weighing five pounds, sits flat on the ground. A stem of 38-inches rises from the center of the base and projects perpendicular to the base plane. (Thirty two) 32 inches above the base are two tubular pieces which project 4 inches on either side of the stem. These branches each hold an oval plate of about 6 inches long. The tips of these ovals point upwards and are recessed in the middle with a telephone-jack-type housing. Two elastic telephone-type cords of about 10-feet long anchor from the oval plate to the remote controls being secured. The remote controls rest on the ovals when they are not in use. This device as described in this abstract, the concert of elements to function in like manner, is the invention of William T. Edwards.

Abstract: A wall mount for attaching water treatment system to a wall plate consists of a platform and a vertical portion. The water treatment system rests on the platform. The water treatment systems extend through the back of the wall mount and extend through passages in the wall mount and into the water treatment system. The water tubes, when placed within the water treatment system, assist in maintaining the water treatment system on the wall mount.

Abstract: A bracket assembly to suspend objects, having a bracket and a suspending tab assembly for organizing objects in a suspended manner. The bracket comprises a rear and front wall joined at a top edge and a bottom edge. An interior seam defines the interior area where the rear wall and the front wall join. The front wall comprises at least one aperture having a longitudinal channel defined by edges. The suspending tab assembly comprises a generally elongated torso having a first tab at its distal end. The first tab is shaped to snugly fit within the at least one aperture. Opposite the first tab, the torso has a second tab. The second tab has adhesive means. A peel-off sticker initially covers the second tab to prevent unwanted matter from sticking to the adhesive means. The rear face of the rear wall also has adhesive means and also has a peel-off sticker.

Abstract: An attachment device for attaching office products or equipment to a panel wall that includes generally two elements: a locking member and at least one, and generally two, prong members. The locking member includes a base. Extended outward from the front face of the base is a key member for interaction with a keyhole on an office supply product. The key includes a stem portion and a knob portion and the stem portion is truncated so that the vertical dimension is smaller than the horizontal dimension. The key is inserted into the circular opening of a keyhole on an office supply product, is slid up into the slot portion of the keyhole and is then rotated 90° thereby locking the attachment device to the office product. The pins can be inserted into a panel wall thereby removeably attaching the office supply product to the panel wall.

Abstract: A bed panel assembly includes a vertical bedpost, a bed panel having a connecting end with a positioning piece that has neck and head portions, and a retaining unit mounted on the bedpost. The retaining unit includes a base plate having a retaining hole with large and small hole sections and a first passage, and a retainer having two resilient arms that confine a clamping hole for receiving the neck portion and that respectively include free ends which define a second passage therebetween. The free ends are resiliently movable away from each other to enlarge the second passage when the neck portion is forced to pass through the same.

Abstract: A holster for storing a video game controller has upward, downward, left and right projections forming a cross. A mounting bracket can be connected to either the upward or downward projection so that the holster can be suspended from or supported by the video box or held upright in a free-standing arrangement. The holsters are modular and can be stacked vertically or connected laterally using back-to-back collars to achieve an assembly to store any desired number of controllers. The distance between rods extending from the left and right projections to support a controller can be adjusted to accommodate a variety of differently structured controllers.

Abstract: A device for connecting a control mechanism to an end of a support arm system with mounting screws that have screwheads projecting from the control mechanism and that can be inserted vertically and up into keyhole type screw receptacles of the support arm system. The mounting screws can be temporarily held in the holding slots of the screw receptacles by horizontal displacement and fixed in the holding position by rotation. According to this invention, if a vertical lowering of the mounting screws and insertion of the screwheads into securing receptacles at the end of the holding slots of the screw receptacles are performed after horizontal displacement of the mounting screws, which prevents horizontal displacement of the mounting screws from the holding position, then the set holding position is secured so that unintentional release of the control mechanism from the support arm system is reliably prevented.

Abstract: A support plate for a luminaire of unitary construction includes a planar member portion having a centrally disposed opening therein and a pair of recessed U-shaped cross bar supports adjacent opposed edges of said opening to receive mating end portions of a luminaire support bracket.

Abstract: A siding attachment strip and method are provided for retaining a plurality of siding panels to a building structure. The siding attachment strip includes an elongate body, one or more mounting holes, and a plurality of siding top edge clips spaced along the elongate body according to a predetermined siding panel size. A siding top edge clip of the plurality of siding top edge clips is capable of engaging a nailing slot in a siding panel. The siding top edge clip includes a plurality of prongs extending therefrom. A prong of the plurality of prongs includes a substantially right-angled bend in a middle region of the prong. The siding attachment strip further includes a plurality of prong slots formed in the elongate body and spaced from and corresponding to the plurality of siding top edge clips.

Abstract: A connector that is to be partially embedded in a cementitious member is adapted to make a more positive connection to a form board for the cementitious member. The embedded portion of the connector is formed with a opening that can receive and hold the shank of a nail that is partially driven into a form board. Preferably, a double-headed nail is held by a keyhole-shaped opening. The double-headed nail is held by the narrow portion of the keyhole slot at the upper portion of the shank between the end most head and the intermediate flanges or head of the nail. The nail is moved into position by inserting the nail through the wide portion of the keyhole opening so that the intermediate head and the upper portion of the shank is received thereby. Then, the upper portion of the shank of the fastener is slid out of the wide portion and into the narrow portion of the keyhole opening to finish the connection.

Abstract: An impact recovery delineation quick connect/disconnect adapter system having studs and an alignment pin that enables an operator to connect and/or disconnect a delineation panel, support post and load cell from the supporting base (fixed or portable) without the use of any tools. The load cell provides for radially aligned slots in a shoulder portion to allow the load cell to engage and lock with studs that are connected to the supporting base when the load cell is rotated about its vertical axis. The studs are particularly geometrically configured and have shoulders that are larger than the stud barrel and have heads that are larger than the shoulders which results in a mechanical locking between the slots and the studs upon rotation of the cell with respect to the stationary studs. A quick release detent pin passes through aligned passages in the lower load cell element and supporting base to prevent rotation of the load cell with respect to the horizontal axis of the base after connection is achieved.

Abstract: A flat panel display rack mount is disclosed comprising a bar, two side brackets fastenable to an existing equipment rack and a hanging bracket. The side brackets are fastenable to and equipment rack using existing rack dress screws in the rack. The side brackets are fastenable at any vertical level on the rack. The bar has grooves in both ends that are capable of locking into key lug slots contained in the side brackets. The hanging bracket is formed to match the backside contours of a typical flat panel display and is affixed thereto forming a display and bracket assembly. The hanging bracket has a hook assembly for hanging on the bar. The assembly can slide onto the bar during assembly of the side brackets. The assembly slides either direction and swings upw7ard to allow access to equipment and cables contained in the equipment rack.

Abstract: The mechanism for mounting and venting an enclosure which includes a mounting bracket which is mountable to an outdoor enclosure having an inner portion. The mounting bracket has an exterior and an interior surface. The interior surface has a mounting aperture for receiving a securement member and a venting aperture in fluid communication with said interior portion of the outdoor enclosure. Further, the mounting bracket has a bottom containing at least one vent hole in fluid communication with the venting aperture for permitting the passage of air between the interior portion of the outdoor enclosure and a space outside the enclosure.

Abstract: An impact recovery delineation quick connect/disconnect adapter system having studs and an alignment pin that enables an operator to connect and/or disconnect a delineation panel, support post and load cell from the supporting base (fixed or portable) without the use of any tools. The load cell provides for radially aligned slots in a shoulder portion to allow the load cell to engage and lock with studs that are connected to the supporting base when the load cell is rotated about its vertical axis. The studs are particularly geometrically configured and have shoulders that are larger than the stud barrel and have heads that are larger than the shoulders which results in a mechanical locking between the slots and the studs upon rotation of the cell with respect to the stationary studs. A quick release detent pin passes through aligned passages in the lower load cell element and supporting base to prevent rotation of the load cell with respect to the horizontal axis of the base after connection is achieved.

Abstract: Roof trusses (2, 4, 6, 8) are fixed together by a snap-fit connection system. The roof truss assembly includes a first truss (2) including an aperture having an enlarged portion (26) and a slot portion (28) communicating with the enlarged portion and extending away from the enlarged portion in a slot direction and a second truss (4, 6) including a pin (22) having a neck portion (30) and a head portion (32). The enlarged portion (26) of the aperture is adapted to receive the head portion (32) of the pin (22) during converging relative movement of the trusses. Subsequent relative movement of the second truss (4, 6) in the slot direction causes the neck portion (30) of the pin (22) to be received in the slot portion (28) of the aperture whereat diverging relative movement of the trusses is prevented. The truss assembly further includes a locking member (24) for preventing reverse relative movement of the second truss (4, 6) in a direction opposite to the slot direction.