Abstract: A wedge clamp assembly includes a body having a body cable gripping surface, and a slider having a slider cable gripping surface. The slider cable gripping surface faces the body cable gripping surface to grip a cable. A connector is formed in one of the body and the slider, and includes a slot for moving the slider between closed and locked positions and an end portion formed on the other of the body and the slider. The end portion is axially slidable and rotatable in the slot. A coupling between the body and the slider pivotally connects the slider for movement between the closed position and an open position.

Abstract: An alligator clip holder is provided for supporting and retaining at least one fishing rod on a support device. The holder includes a first clip member and a second clip member pivotally connected to each other by a pivot pin. A resilient member is disposed about the pivot pin with two opposite ends in contact against respective surfaces of the first and second clip members so as to permit clamping attachment of the first and second clip members to a support device. A retaining bar assembly is rotatably and slidably positioned on a top end of one of the first and second clip members for supporting and retaining at least one fishing rod thereon.

Abstract: A partition mounting system a system mitigates or eliminates sag, or gaps, between an installed curtain and an abutting surface such as a wall or ceiling. The system accomplishes this in a manner that avoids permanent damage to the wall or ceiling surface. A clamp is mounted between an erected pole and a nearby wall, window, or other surface. The clamp interfaces with a head that urges the curtain against the wall over the length of the head, using the pole and wall for leverage. In this manner, the effectiveness of an installation is increased, by reducing or eliminating gaps in the curtain along the wall.

Abstract: There is disclosed a mounting apparatus which comprises a vertically extending rigid member having an upper end, a lower end and an intermediate portion, a clamping arm member having a generally horizontal arm have an end and a generally vertical arm having an end, a spring and a hinge assembly with a pivot axis coupling the end of the generally horizontal arm to the intermediate portion, a lever arm secured to the horizontal arm proximate the end thereof for pivoting the clamping arm member about the hinge axis to enlarge the space between the generally vertical arm and the lower end of the vertically extending rigid member to encompass the top of a barrier, and a communication affixing device on the upper end of the vertically extending rigid member for the mounting of visual and/or sound communication means such as a sign, signal, light, alarm, and/or detection means.

Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention is directed to a clamping device with an attached arm in which the act of opening the clamp makes the arm flexible and the act of closing the clamp makes the arm rigid. By operating in this manner, the present invention may allow a worker to position the arm (while flexible) in any number of different and easily attainable positions while also allowing the worker to secure a workpiece and immobilize the arm in a single step. In another embodiment of the present invention the arm can be made flexible independently of opening the clamp.

Abstract: An extendable outside rearview mirror for a vehicle includes a spring-clamped slide mechanism that ensures a zero clearance fit between sliding components to avoid vibration. Bearing members between the sliding components reduce friction and provide a consistent reaction force to ensure smooth operation of an actuator mechanism which extends or retracts the mirror assembly along a support arm. The support arm includes V-shaped guiderails vertically aligned with opposing V-shaped guiderails on the mounting bracket assembly. Rod-like bearing means are interposed between the opposing guiderail pairs. A cantilever clamp jaw with spring means biases one guiderail toward the other with a high spring force which provides superior rigidity and thus enhanced mirror image clarity. The attachment end of the support arm may be divided into two attachment legs providing a dual-arm configuration for less wind resistance.

Abstract: A machine having a machine tool operatively connected thereto by manually manipulatable fastening members. A fastening member receiving and retaining device is adapted for placement beneath the machine tool for catching fastening members when inadvertently dropped. A device for temporary attachment to the machine or machine adjacent surface, and a flexible cable device are provided for connecting the fastening member receiving and retaining device to the for temporary attachment. The flexible cable device is adapted to be manually positioned and shaped and to retain its shape and position in a self-sustaining manner while holding the fastening member receiving and retaining device beneath the machine tool.

Abstract: A memo clip with mounting pins for releasably holding articles to an adjacent object comprises a clamping portion and a mounting portion. The clamping portion has first and second clamping members operatively connected to one another and movable between an open position and a substantially closed position for releasably holding an article therebetween. A biasing member connected to the first and second clamping members biases them toward their closed position. The mounting portion of the clip is operatively connected to the clamping portion and has at least one mounting prong that is adapted for insertion in and securement to the adjacent object for mounting the clip to the adjacent object. The mounting prong is movable between a safety position with an insertion end of the prong substantially flush against the first clamping member and an in-use position with the insertion end spaced from the first clamping member to facilitate insertion of the mounting prong into the adjacent object.

Abstract: A flashlight holder having a base (1), (12) connected to a flexible tube (2) which is connected to a seat (4) which has a flexible strap (7) system including a sliding unit (5) which controls tension on flexible strap (7) system, for the purpose of quickly, easily, and unobtrusively securing a flashlight (8) without damaging it.

Abstract: A device for securely holding an object on a motor vehicle seat is generally comprised of a frame of four elongate members that form a parallelogram. Two of the elongate members have an extended portion that engages the crease between the back of the seat and the seat bottom portion. Flanges are formed on the ends of the elongate members opposite the ends that are secured in the crease of the seat, and flanges may also be formed at one end of each of the elongate members which are transverse to the elongate members that are secured in the crease. These flanges prevent the object being held from sliding forward or laterally toward the passenger door. The frame has a locking and collapsing mechanism to maintain its configuration while holding the object and for facilitating the collapse of the device for compact storage when not in use.

Abstract: A clamp for use with a cross bar of an existing vehicle article carrier to allow accessory vehicle article carrier components to be secured to the cross bar. The clamp includes a base portion and a clamp element hingedly coupled to the base portion. A locking assembly allows the clamp element to be secured to the base portion without any external tools. The locking assembly includes an over-center locking lever which can be pretightened before being moved from an unlatched into a latched position to thus allow a pre-tightening force to be applied to the clamp element. The clamp element also includes a C-shaped channel for receiving a tap plate or other similar component associated with an accessory article carrier component.

Abstract: A clamp for use with a cross bar of an existing vehicle article carrier to allow accessory vehicle article carrier components to be secured to the cross bar. The clamp includes a base portion and a clamp element hingedly coupled to the base portion. A locking assembly allows the clamp element to be secured to the base portion without any external tools. The locking assembly includes an over-center locking lever which can be pretightened before being moved from an unlatched into a latched position to thus allow a pre-tightening force to be applied to the clamp element. The clamp element also includes a C-shaped channel for receiving a tap plate or other similar component associated with an accessory article carrier component.

Abstract: A releasable and adjustable clamp-on track assembly is provided for releasably and adjustably attaching an overhead rack, or the like, to the walls of a vehicle, such as a pickup truck. The clamp-on track assembly includes a track having an elongate body mountable on the side wall of the pickup truck by a clamp member. One end of the clamp member engages the elongate body, while the opposite end of the clamp is supported by the underside of the side wall of the truck. The clamp may be slidably received within a slot formed in the elongate body so that the clamp can be positioned anywhere along the length of the track, as desired. An adjustable fastener may additionally be provided which, when tightened, secures the clamp to the underside of the side wall of the truck in order to mount the track assembly.

Abstract: An apparatus for clamping an object includes a clamp with a first gripping element and a second gripping element that is connected by a pivot rod and includes a resilient element to maintain the clamp in closed position in the absence of applied pressure, and a release mechanism. An arm with a cable encased by a plurality of tubular, cone shaped segments is attached to the release mechanism, which is in turn attached to the clamp and includes either coil springs or bow springs for maintaining tension in the cable when the clamp is in a closed position, and for releasing tension in the cable when the clamp is opened.

Abstract: A pipe attaching apparatus is used to attach pipe, electrical conduit and the like to a channel support without the use of tools. With one hand, an installer holds the apparatus containing a pipe between two clamp halves, squeezes a pair of base plates together, inserts a pair of hooks into a support channel and releases the base plates so that the hooks engage inturned flanges in the support channel. Using the same hand, the installer locks the apparatus by engaging a pair of locking pins on a cam in holes in the base plates. The cam in a locked position gives a visual indication of successful installation.

Abstract: A pool stick hanging device for straightening a warped pool stick. The pool stick hanging device includes a first bracket assembly being adapted to be suspended from a structure and including first and second stick engagement members; and also includes a second bracket assembly being adapted to engage a pool stick and including third and fourth stick engagement members.

Abstract: A CD disk holding device that freely suspends a disk. The holder is made up of a singular homogeneous flat plastic or plastic like flexible material of a thin and uniform cross section that is formed into a trihedrally shaped structure. A flat base provides an area for attachment to a desired surface. Projecting from opposite ends in an inwardly biased folded plane of the base are two flexible symmetrical arms. Further projecting away from base at the end of the arms are related symmetrical tapered nose sections. The nose sections are arched further inward in a slightly open clamshell arrangement. Each nose section has a leading edge, which when viewed from the front form the diagonal edge of a near parabolic cone structure. This cone structures greatest diameter is normally slightly greater than the central mounting hole of a compact disk. When a CD is installed, the central hole of the CD rides the leading edge of the nose sections until seated.

Abstract: A hook clamp has surfaces allowing the clamp to be placed on a support and clamped thereto. The surfaces are such that the clamp can be placed on the support and its weight held by the support prior to tightening. The clamp has a built-in connector for supplying power to the lamp. The clamp has one or more fail-safe holes for securing the clamp to the support with a safety cable. The clamp also has one or more flanges that can be received by a separate mounting bracket, for mounting the clamp and any attached element during storage, staging, or when otherwise not being used.

Abstract: A mounting bracket useful for securing a base, such as an antenna to a pole, a tube or a post, or a similar anchor support, and including a first clamp part, being a base clamp, to be secured to the base (the antenna) adapted to be locked against the pole, and a second clamp part, being tightening clamp, adapted to partly embrace the pole and to be tightened to the base clamp with the pole clamped therebetween, preferably by a screw-nut connection on each side of the pole. The tightening clamp, is formed with two elongated slots extending in the longitudinal direction of the clamp, a first slot of which may be closed and the second slot of which is open at the end of the clamp.

Abstract: A medical support carrier unit that holds medical equipment attached to a person bound to a wheelchair. The medical support carrier is attached to the back frame of a wheelchair. The medical support carrier includes an upper and lower set of vertical frame grippers, a turnbuckle connecting each set of grippers, vertical telescoping IV holders attached to the ends of the turnbuckles, and telescoping IV poles secured within the IV holders. The turnbuckles can be rotated to loosen and tighten the vertical frame grippers to the back of the wheelchair. The telescopic IV poles are detachable from the IV holders. The IV holders are attached to the turnbuckles by pivoting pins which allow free rotational movement when the turnbuckles are separately adjusted. The turnbuckles and IV holders essentially permit the medical support carrier as a unit to adjust both vertically and horizontally.

Abstract: A device for mounting flashlights to bicycles for releasably mounting a flashlight to the handlebar of a bicycle. The device for mounting flashlights to bicycles includes a first and second support mount for removably mounting a flashlight to the handlebar of a bicycle. The handlebar of the bicycle has a cylindrical cross-sectional shape in a plane transverse to its length. The device includes a first support mount for mounting to a handlebar and a second support mount for holding a flashlight. The first support mount has a first portion and a second portion. The first and the second portions each have an inside surface, an outer surface, a first end wall and a second end wall. The inner surfaces are concave. The first end of the first portion is hingedly coupled to the first end of the second portion. A first bore is in the second end of the second portion. A second bore is in the second end of the first portion of the support mount.