Abstract: A webcam assembly includes a webcam head and a support. The support has an arm, a base, and a tail. The arm and tail are pivotably connected to a rear end of the base. The webcam head is connected to the base and the tail through the arm. The support has a clamp form in which the tail has a pivot position away from the base and the arm has a pivot position adjacent to said base. The support also has a stand form in which the tail has a pivot position adjacent to the base and the arm has a pivot position away from the base.

Abstract: A clamp assembly for use in connection with an operating table rail is disclosed. The clamp assembly includes a top clamp member, a base clamp member and an operating lever to move the top clamp member relative to the base clamp member. The base clamp member and the top clamp member include complimentary V-shaped channels that allow the clamp assembly of the present invention to be installed on the sterile side of the surgical field. The base clamp member is provided with dual guide pins and an actuator pin, extending upwards from the base clamp member and through the top clamp member. The actuator pin is affixed with a fastening means to engage the top of the actuator pin and the base clamp member together. Further, the base clamp member includes apertures for receiving various surgical support fixtures.

Abstract: A clamping device having a first jaw coupled to a first tube member oriented along an axis, a second jaw coupled to a second tube member oriented along the axis, wherein said first and second jaws are coplaner, and an expansion means allowing for adjustment of the first and second jaws. The clamping device may also include a lever configured to provide coarse adjustment of a separation distance of the first and second jaws, the lever is coupled to the first tube member. Further, the clamping device may include a knob configured to provide fine adjustment of the separation distance of the first and second jaws, and a coupling, coupled to the first tube member, configured to receive an attachment.

Abstract: Described herein are various embodiments of a novel gauge apparatus for rapidly and repeatably attaching a conventional survey target to a structural element in order to facilitate plumb and level alignment and erection. Relatively unskilled workers can use this gauge to set a survey target a predetermined distance from the centerline of the structural element and maintain a consistent registration, thus saving time. The plumb/level alignment gauge consists, in an exemplary embodiment, of a graduated shaft with a target head fitted to receive both a standard surveyor's target and a prism. Attached to the shaft are two sliding jaws that magnetically attach to the structural element. The gauge is positioned by setting the scale mark corresponding to the offset distance directly above the centerline of the column. Plumbing is achieved by aligning the target to the offset line through conventional means.

Abstract: A holder apparatus comprises a handhold formed on an end thereof for holding; a barrel section extending from another end thereof; a clamping section formed from the front end of the barrel section opposite to the handhold and including two jaw portions joined together, two limited grooves respectively formed in and extending along the jaw portions, two inner rim portions respectively defined against the limited grooves and two clamping edges respectively formed on the inner wall of the jaw portions related to the limited grooves, with the clamping edges gripping a neck of a sprayer and supporting the bottom of a rim of a sprayer; a trigger element pivotally connected to the barrel section; a C-shaped spring disposed in the limited grooves and gripping the inner rim portions related to the clamping edges.

Abstract: A clamp mechanism clamping an electronic device and connecting an object to the electronic device is provided. The mechanism includes a first clamping element, a second clamping element slidably joined to the first clamping element in a joint position to adjust the second clamping element apart from the first clamping element to a clamp distance, a latching element inserted into the joint position to maintain the first clamping element apart from the second clamping element at the clamp distance, and a connecting element joined to the second clamping element and connected to the object.

Abstract: A universal clamp assembly having a support fitting with arms and a threaded bolt mounted to the arms allowing rotation about a longitudinal axis of the bolt. The bolt is retained against axial movement along the longitudinal axis. A clamp member is rotatably mounted on the bolt between the arms for rotation of the clamp member relative to the support fitting about the longitudinal axis. The clamp member is restrained against axial movement relative to the support fitting and the bolt along the longitudinal axis. The clamp includes a guide opening through which the bolt extends. A keeper is threadedly mounted on the bolt and partially received in the guide opening. The keeper slides in the guide opening along the longitudinal axis and is restrained against rotation about the longitudinal axis of the bolt relative to the clamp member. The keeper is rotatable about the longitudinal axis concurrently with the clamp member.

Abstract: A clamping apparatus of the present invention is used in a medical environment to rotationally and releasably secure a device to a support member. The clamping apparatus includes a device clamp having first and second clamp elements and a connector interconnecting the clamp elements. The clamp elements define a first receptacle for receiving a support and a second receptacle for receiving a mounting structure. At least one clamping element defines a device catch in the second receptacle. The connector is selectively moveable between a first position in which relative rotation between the flexible shaft, device clamp and device is resisted, and a second position in which the device is permitted to rotate without releasing connection to the support. A method of supporting a medical device on a support to permit selective rotation of the medical device relative to a flexible shaft without loss of interconnection is also disclosed.

Abstract: Mounting devices for firearms and methods of mounting the same are disclosed. An example mounting device for use with a firearm includes a clamping device, with which the mounting device can be optionally clamped to the firearm. The clamping device includes a rigid clamping jaw arrangement, a movable clamping jaw arrangement opposite the rigid clamping jaw arrangement, and a swiveling lever. The swiveling lever is coupled to a spring device that locks the movable clamping jaw arrangement, and the spring device has a first spring arrangement, which loads the swiveling lever in an opening direction over an entire unlocking path, and a second spring arrangement, which applies a much greater spring tension than the first spring arrangement. The second spring arrangement also loads the swiveling lever via a spring travel in the opening direction and minimizes the spring travel to maintain the seat of the mounting device with respect to the firearm.

Abstract: Mounting devices for firearms and methods of mounting the same are disclosed. An example mounting device for use with a firearm includes a clamping device, with which the mounting device can be optionally clamped to the firearm. The clamping device includes a rigid clamping jaw arrangement, a movable clamping jaw arrangement opposite the rigid clamping jaw arrangement, and a swiveling lever. The swiveling lever is coupled to a spring device that locks the movable clamping jaw arrangement, and the spring device has a first spring arrangement, which loads the swiveling lever in an opening direction over an entire unlocking path, and a second spring arrangement, which applies a much greater spring tension than the first spring arrangement. The second spring arrangement also loads the swiveling lever via a spring travel in the opening direction and minimizes the spring travel to maintain the seat of the mounting device with respect to the firearm.

Abstract: A secure dish holder that easily and firmly attaches to tables and various other structures without relying on suction or adhesive. The secure dish holder is easily released by an adult, but securely holds a dish or another article so that it is not easily spilled or dislodged by a child, by wind, or by movement of the structure. The secure dish holder includes a top plate with a fastener for a dish on the topside. The top plate has slip-resistant padding on the underside that grips the surface to which the secure dish holder attaches. The secure dish holder includes a top plate with posts extending substantially perpendicularly from the underside of the top plate and a bottom plate with holes that slide snugly over the posts so the bottom plate slides along the posts. A compressible material is fixed to the topside of the bottom plate.

Abstract: A clamping device for rigidly securing a web camera, or other object, to a monitor. The clamping device includes a body portion and a clamping portion. Springs are provided within the device that allow the clamping portion to be slid away from the body portion against the bias of the springs. A first flipper is mounted to one side of the body portion and a second flipper is mounted to an opposite side of the body portion. The clamping device is positioned on the top edge of the monitor so that a front support portion of the clamping portion is positioned against a front surface of the monitor above the screen and the flippers are positioned against a back panel of the monitor. The spring tension between the clamping portion and the flippers rigidly secures the clamping device to the monitor.

Abstract: An adjustable mounting bracket for secure mounting as by adhesive attachment onto an exposed edge of a substrate, wherein the mounting bracket is adapted for quick and easy subsequent mounting of a selected structure such as tubing, wire bundles, etc., relative to the substrate. The adjustable mounting bracket includes a pair of slidably interfitting, generally L-shaped bracket members which cooperatively define a slidably overlying pair of mounting plates and an associated pair of slidably separable clamp jaw plates. The slidably interfitting mounting plates accommodate adjustable spaced-apart separation of the clamp jaw plates to seat firmly against opposed surfaces of the substrate edge, such as mounting onto a rib protruding from the substrate or mounting onto an inner diameter edge of an opening formed in the substrate.

Abstract: First and second C-shaped clamping members are provided to engage a ladder and a roof rack. One of the clamping members is mounted on an actuator rod, the other on an actuator housing. A pistol grip handle and trigger mechanism enable the two clamping members to be ratcheted into secure clamping engagement with the two items. A quick release plate allows the clamp to be easily opened for disengagement. In a second embodiment, a compression spring draws the two clamping members together when the quick release plate is engaged.

Abstract: An accessory includes a handle-operated clamp and is mounted on a rail of a ladder, such as an extension ladder, to hold paper and tape in position to be easily accessed by a worker balancing on the ladder.

Abstract: A striding shank fixing device includes an insert tube, a guide tube, and an adjusting member. The guide tube has plural position holes, and the adjusting member has a hole for the guide tube to pass through and a position projection to fit in one of the position holes to secure the adjusting member with the guide tube at an adjusted location. A thumb screw screws through the adjusting member to press a driving strip to push forcefully against a vertical side of a wall to secure the shank fixing device striding on the wall so the shank of a parasol may be inserted in the insert tube and stabilized by a thumb screw screwing through the insert tube and pressing against a driving block in the insert tube and pressing against the shank to support the parasol stably.

Abstract: The quick clamp and quick release device is incorporated in a clamp that can quickly clamp and release an object between two plates. The quick clamp and quick release device enables a user to quickly clamp an object with one hand and without the need for mechanical assistance to increase the clamping pressure on the clamped object like a screw clamp or a ratcheting clamp. The quick clamp and quick release device enables a user to quickly clamp and release objects such as bicycles, shotguns and other objects without damaging those objects in the clamping process. The clamp can be mounted to a wall, table or other structure to provide a convenient and easy way to store and mount objects.

Abstract: My invention will secure a ladder to a building or roof and will not slide or come loose. Saving Lives.

Abstract: A fan shroud includes a barrel portion which surrounds a cooling fan. The barrel portion includes a first cylindrical portion located within a second cylindrical portion about a cooling fan axis of rotation. A multiple of webs are located between the first and second cylindrical portions which strengthen the barrel portion to an extent that a relatively lightweight inexpensive plastic material may be utilized to form the fan shroud without reducing the strength thereof. The webs also provide a multiple of mounting points which may receive a bracket to retain the numerous cables, conduits, hoses, sensors and the like which must be arranged within an engine compartment.

Abstract: An adjustable apparatus holder used in a carrier and adapted to hold a personal electronic apparatus is disclosed to include a base panel, a first side plate slidably coupled to the base panel at one side, a second side plate pivoted to the base panel at an opposite side and held in a vertical position by springs, and a locking mechanism, which locks the first side plate when the second side plate is maintained in the vertical position, or unlocks the first side plate when the user tilts the second side plate.

Abstract: A plant stand designed to be mounted on a railing of a structure, such as a deck, is provided. The plant stand includes a generally vertical frame having a proximal end connected to a base plate. A clamp connected to the base plate is designed to selectively clamp a railing of the structure between a body of the clamp and the base plate. A plurality of plant supports are coupled with the frame for supporting plants thereon. In first and second embodiments of the plant stand, the plant supports are spaced apart from and coupled with the frame via support arms. In the second embodiment, the support arms are adjustable by way of a plurality of brackets secured to legs of the frame.

Abstract: A plurality of clamp devices for clamping a cable or a pipe connected to an end effector of a robot are mounted to a robot wrist portion. A first clamp device has a base and a clamp portion configured to slide linearly with respect to the base and be also capable of turning about an axis perpendicular to the slide direction. A second clamp device has a base and a clamp portion configured to be capable of turning about an axis perpendicular to the installation surface of the base. A third clamp device has a revolving unit fitted to the circumference of the arm and configured to be capable of pivotal motion in the circumferential direction of the arm and a clamp portion provided on the circumference of the revolving unit to be capable of turning about an axis in the radial direction of the revolving unit. The clamp portions of these clamp devices are adapted to clamp the cable or the pipe extending to the end effector.

Abstract: A sprinkler head installation tool and a method of using it comprising at least one elongated member adapted for spanning an opening in a ground surface area having a surface plane, the elongated member having at least one stabilizing component, and at least one holding member capable of releasably fixing at least one sprinkler head to the elongated member, said holding member being independently moveable along, and adjustably connected to the elongated member, to hold a top surface of the at least one sprinkler head in a fixed position within the opening and substantially level with the ground surface and while the opening is backfilled.

Abstract: A mounting device (14) for a flagpole (10) is mounted on a fixed horizontal support rail (16). Mounting device (14) has two generally identical parallel clamping plates (18, 20) each having a flagpole opening (28) for receiving the flagpole (10) and a stud opening (30) for receiving a threaded stud (46). Flagpole (10) is secured within aligned flagpole openings (28) of clamping plates (18, 20) and threaded stud (46) is secured within aligned stud openings (30). Stud (46) is secured at one end to clamping plate (18). A manual adjusting knob (56) threaded onto an extending end portion (54) of stud (46) is manually rotated for engaging clamping plate (20) to draw serrated teeth (26) on plates (18, 20) tightly against rail (16).