Abstract: A workstation assembly including a worksurface having opposite sides and an electrical workstation module. The electrical workstation module includes a housing with a mounting surface adjacent one side of the worksurface, at least one modular electrical component carried by the housing, an adjustment element connected to the housing and a bracket connected with the adjustment element. The bracket has a compressive surface adjacent an other side of the worksurface and that faces the mounting surface. The compressive surface is movable in directions toward and away from the mounting surface using the adjustment element.

Abstract: A holder includes a base having a disk and a combination seat, an elastic plate mounted on the disk and having a protruding elastic portion, a sucker mounted on a bottom of the disk and having a shaft extended through the through hole of the disk and the slot of the elastic plate, and an actuating handle having an enlarged head pivotally mounted on the shaft and urged on the elastic portion of the elastic plate. Thus, the holder is assembled and disassembled easily and conveniently, thereby facilitating the user mounting the holder. In addition, the holder is assembled rigidly and stably, so that the holder will not become loosened during a long-term utilization, thereby facilitating the user using the holder.

Abstract: A rod is gripped by a clamp which is removably seated in a lateral recess in a hand-held rod holder. The clamp is tightened around the rod by turning a threaded actuator. The holder configuration is easily changed from right-handed to left-handed by removing the rod and reversing the clamp in its recess. The body of the holder has a fixed jaw, and a separate movable jaw is provided so one can secure the body to a fixture such as a hospital bed. When a pair of the rod holders are mounted at opposite ends of a common rod, they can be adjusted along the rod, and angularly about the rod with respect to each other, thus forming a versatile clamping system for temporarily linking diverse objects.

Abstract: The webcam mount of the invention comprises a base clamp capable of being removably attached to almost any desired mounting or support such as a table, the back of a chair, or a bookshelf. Attached to the base clamp is a flexible arm. The arm terminates in a camera support member. The camera support member further comprises a camera securing surface that allows a webcam or other digital image capturing device to quickly and easily be removably secured to the camera support member. As the arm of the camera mount is flexible, a webcam mounted thereon may be placed in a wide variety of positions and angles relative to the mounting surface while remaining fixed to the camera support member by the camera securing surface.

Abstract: A rod is gripped by a clamp which is removably seated in a lateral recess in a hand-held rod holder. The clamp is tightened around the rod by turning a threaded actuator. The holder configuration is easily changed from right-handed to left-handed by removing the rod and reversing the clamp in its recess. The body of the holder has a fixed jaw, and a separate movable jaw is provided so one can secure the body to a fixture such as a hospital bed. When a pair of the rod holders are mounted at opposite ends of a common rod, they can be adjusted along the rod, and angularly about the rod with respect to each other, thus forming a versatile clamping system for temporarily linking diverse objects.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for holding vials for use with a hypodermic needle. The apparatus includes a base adapted to be mounted on a surface, and a holding portion having a plurality of elongated slots for receiving and holding necks of vials in a snap fitting relationship. The apparatus also includes a clamp attached to the base for removably clamping the base to a surface, with the clamp being adjustable for any desired surface. The snap fitting relationship is provided by outwardly flexing arms located on each side of the elongated slot and by a pair of nodes or shoulders located on the elongated slot. The holding portion can be rotated with respect to the base to achieve any desired angle and position for easily accessing the vial cap with a hypodermic needle.

Abstract: A wrist supporter device which comprises four components; an elongated, shaped metal piece; a flexible material for covering said shaped metal piece; a mounting device and a L-shaped bracket, one leg of the L-shaped bracket being secured to the metal piece. The mounting device has a first knob for securing the device to a supporting member of varying thicknesses. In a first embodiment, a second knob is provided to adjust the device so that it can be secured to supporting members of various thicknesses. In a second embodiment, a second knob allows the metal piece to swivel to a predetermined position and then secure the metal piece to that position.

Abstract: An apparatus for routing a communication cable within a drop ceiling. The apparatus has a main body having an eyelet at one end. A grommet is disposed within the eyelet, and the grommet has at least one passage through which the communication cable passes. The apparatus also has means for securing the apparatus to a framework of the drop ceiling. The passage in the grommet reduces deformation of the communication cable during installation and helps maintain a desired routing of the communication cable once installed within the drop ceiling.

Abstract: The present invention is an improved construction perimeter guard stanchion. A dual adjustment system performs both coarse and fine adjustments to tightly clamp a pair of jaws at the lower end of the stanchion upon the edge of a floor slab in an elevated, unfinished building structure. A coarse jaw adjustment sleeve formed of a short section of hollow steel tubing is coaxially disposed about an outboard support member in sliding engagement therewith. The coarse adjustment sleeve has one or more perforations therethrough so that a locking pin can be passed through it and through aligned openings in the outboard support member. A fine adjustment screw member is disposed coaxially within a vertical rail support tube and may be rotated by lever arms to move the upper jaw closer to or further from the lower jaw. Adjustment of the fine positioning mechanism is performed by manipulating handles at the top of the vertical rail support tube.

Abstract: An improved cup holder is disclosed that is fully adjustable and gimbaled and also insulates the beverage it is holding. One embodiment of an adjustable cup holder according to the present invention, comprises an outer cup and an inner cup. The inner cup is arranged within said outer cup and capable of extending from and returning into said outer cup, said outer and inner cup combination forming a housing having a varying capacity, said housing capacity capable of changing to hold beverage containers of different depths and diameters. Another embodiment of a cup holder, according to the present invention comprises a housing to hold a beverage container and a holder mounting device mounted to said housing. The mounting device comprising a flexible strap and a buckle, with the buckle mounted to one end of the strap and the other end of said strap wrapping around a body. The strap is then attached back to the buckle such that the body is held within the strap.

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 windmill is securely mounted at a mediate portion of a torch support which is compose of a first column, a second column and an arcuate plate sandwiched between the first column and the second column so as to clamp thereon the windmill via a thread.

Abstract: A mount is provided that is specifically configured to mount a visual recording device to a platform type of hunting structure, such as a deer stand, in a manner such that the mount and recording device do not interfere with a hunter's ability to conduct a hunt. A mount kit is provided that comprises a plurality of base members such that a person can attach the base members to a plurality of hunting structures and then only needs to carry the remaining portion of the mount kit to and from any such hunting structure when hunting. A method is provided for attaching a visual recording device to a plurality of hunting structures.

Abstract: A stanchion holder for a rooftop safety rail system comprises a clamp having a first stanchion sleeve fixed thereto and an L-shaped adapter having a second stanchion sleeve, whereby a stanchion can be directly inserted into the first stanchion sleeve to extend in a direction orthogonal to a clamping direction of the clamp, or alternatively a male portion of the adapter can be received by the first stanchion sleeve and a stanchion can be inserted into the second stanchion sleeve to extend in a direction parallel to the clamping direction. The stanchion holder of the present invention can be installed either on a parapet or an overhanging ledge rooftop perimeter.

Abstract: A flexible stabilizer arm assembly is provided that can be positioned in a desired three-dimensional attitude and then fixed in place to forceably hold an object against an undulating surface. In one embodiment, the invention assembly comprises a mounting base for attachment of the arm to a stationary fixture, a flexible arm of multiple articulated elongate links rotatably joined to adjacent links, a freely rotatable turret joint at the distal end of the arm that is adapted to attach an appendage in freely rotatable fashion to the distal end of the arm. Once positioned, a tightening mechanism is actuated to fix the attitude of the arm with respect to the mounting base. Optionally, the appendage is a two-tined foot adapted for holding a surgical instrument, such as a suction body, against a beating heart. The flexible arm, which ranges up to 12 inches in length, can withstand an undulating force exerted against the distal end of up to 20 pounds while remaining in the fixed position.

Abstract: A liquid crystal display support, comprising a fixing clamp, a pivoted carrier, a lower support arm, a linking unit, an upper support arm, a joining element and a turning joint; the fixing clamp is fixed at an appropriate location (such as a margin of a tabletop). On the top end of the fixing clamp is joined to a pivoted carrier. The pivoted carrier serves to adjust the turning angles of the lower support arm, the linking element, the upper support arm, the joining element and the turning joint. The front part of the turning joint serves to join a liquid crystal display. The pivoted carrier, the joining element and the turning joint work together to adjust all angles, length and distance of the liquid crystal display, thereby serving the purposes of convenience to the user and enhancing of market competitiveness.

Abstract: A storage cabinet assembly which is mounted on a worksurface by one or more support stanchions which project generally upwardly from the worksurface adjacent an edge thereof. The support stanchions position the storage cabinet in upwardly spaced relation from an upper surface of the worksurface and so that the rear side of the cabinet is generally vertically aligned with the edge of the worksurface. The storage cabinet includes one or more horizontal shelves which are adapted to mount upright divider elements thereon which define upwardly and sidewardly opening channels for accommodating documents or other materials therein.

Abstract: A clamping bracket is disclosed for use in suspending an article, such as a Christmas stocking, from a fireplace mantel beam. The bracket comprises a top arm member and a vertical arm member intersecting to form an L-shaped body. A clamping mechanism rotatably attaches into an alternative one of a plurality of sockets within the vertical arm member to adjust the spacing between the clamping mechanism and the top arm member. The clamping mechanism comprises a rotatable pin and a cam member affixed to a remote end of the pin which rotates with the pin member into a clamping engagement with the underside of a fireplace mantel beam. An accessory attachment device is further disclosed removeably attached to an upper surface of the top arm member as a decorative option.

Abstract: In a paintbrush holder of a type that includes a clamp for attaching the holder to the rim of a paint can and that includes a magnet mounted on a rigid bracket that extends from the clamp for magnetically engaging the ferrule of a paintbrush so as to hold the paintbrush in an upright position within the mouth of the paint can, the improvement of replacing the rigid bracket by a resilient member that greatly reduces the acceleration to which the paintbrush is subjected when the paint can is abruptly set down, so as to prevent the paintbrush from being jarred loose from the magnet and falling into the paint.

Abstract: A mounting device for a florist basket has a mount and a bracket detachably connected with the mount. The mount consists of a C-clamp so that the mount is able to attach to an object by adjusting the adjustment screw inside the mount. The bracket has a slot defined to allow the extension of a top horizontal arm of the mount and an extension formed to detachably engage with the top horizontal arm. The bracket further has a pair of hooks and seats so defined that one of multiple lateral strands of the florist basket is able to be received in the seats.

Abstract: A mount for supporting an open umbrella from an object has a bracket adapted to be secured to a portion of the object and a holder for supporting the umbrella. The holder has a receptacle adapted to receive and support the downwardly inserted handle of the umbrella and a yoke oriented to receive the shaft of the umbrella. A spring biased pin permits rapid insertion and removal of the shaft into and from the yoke. Preferably, the receptacle is slidably engaged relative to the yoke so that the umbrella canopy can be lowered to closely shield the object. A hinge connecting the holder to the bracket permits the umbrella to be positioned at any desired angle in relation to the object.

Abstract: A support rail assembly for positioning work-related accessories adjacent a worksurface such as a table. The rail assembly includes a horizontally elongated rail supported in upwardly spaced relationship from the worksurface by a support arm or stanchion. The rail defines therein an elongate slot which permits the mounting of accessories in various positions on the rail which are convenient to the user. The rail is supportable from either the rear edge of a worksurface or may be cantilevered forwardly from a wall adjacent the worksurface or from a wall panel to which the worksurface is attached.

Abstract: A dock support bracket has a central clamp of general C shape having an internal channel and opposing first and second side arms. The bracket has a clamping screw and a first beam mounting base on the first side arm and has an abutment and a second beam mounting base on the second side arm. The second beam mounting base is angular to the second side arm and to the first beam mounting base. Dock section beams can be mounted on the respective mounting bases of the bracket to form a dock. A dock support post can be received within the channel of the clamp, and pressed by the clamping screw of the first side arm against slippage on the post. Docks formed using the bracket have minimal or no side projecting hardware.

Abstract: A mount for supporting an open umbrella from an object has a bracket adapted to be secured to a portion of the object and a holder for supporting the umbrella. The holder has a receptacle adapted to receive and support the downwardly inserted handle of the umbrella and a yoke oriented to receive the shaft of the umbrella. A spring biased pin permits rapid insertion and removal of the shaft into and from the yoke. Preferably, the receptacle is slidably engaged relative to the yoke so that the umbrella canopy can be lowered to closely shield the object. A hinge connecting the holder to the bracket permits the umbrella to be positioned at any desired angle in relation to the object.

Abstract: A safety stand for an electric iron including a base attached to an ironing board by clamps. A support arm is pivotally attached to the base and is movable between and securable in one of a vertical working position and a lowered storage position. A C-shape grip with resilient fingers frictionally engages and secures the handle of an electric iron. The grip is vertically adjustable on the support arm by engagement of a threaded fastener extending from the grip through a slot in the support arm. Notches in the support arm are positioned to receive the electrical cord from the iron when the support arm is in the working position.

Abstract: A device for holding a lid above a container for holding a lid above a smoker, a grill or other like device. The device for holding a lid above a container includes a mounting assembly and a suspending arm assembly. The mounting assembly has a first bracket for attaching to the top edge of the base of the container. A second bracket is integrally coupled to a top side of the base portion of the first bracket. The suspending arm assembly has a first arm segment for holding the lid. The first arm segment has a first end and a second end. The first arm segment has a bend therein. The first arm segment has a hook thereon positioned generally adjacent to the first end. A second arm segment has a first end and a second end. A portion of the second bracket is removably insertable in the first end of the second arm segment. A coupling means couples the first arm segment to the second arm segment.

Abstract: A plurality of components are provided to be assembled into a plurality of brackets each of a different configuration, one of the components includes a shaft holder having an opening formed therein. At least one of the brackets can be assembled from less than all of the components, wherein each of the brackets at least includes the shaft holder. The bracket can be used in the form of a wall mount, a clamp mount, a flat mount and the like for mounting a device to a supporting surface using the shaft holder.

Abstract: A clip for fixing a part on a bar, said clip comprising a first clip part which is substantially form-retaining and comprises a bracket slidable along the bar, a bracket arm being connected to the bracket, the clip comprising a second clip part having a flexible spring arm whose first end is connected to a free end of the bracket arm remote from the bracket, the spring arm having such a length that in a clamping position, it is subjected to pressure and whose second end presses against the bar, so that the bracket is not slidable along the bar, while the spring arm can be bent by means of an operating lever, so that the bracket is slidable along the bar.

Abstract: This invention provides a convenient, inexpensive device for securing objects in place in the load bed of a transporting vehicle, comprising an elongate frame, clamping members arranged for movably mounting opposite ends of the frame to variable positions along opposing rails on the sidewalls of the load bed, and a load securing member arranged for movably mounting to variable positions along the frame to enable direct pressure engagement of an object located a variable positions within the load bed.

Abstract: A paint rack system for consolidating doors and shutters for spray painting and storing in an organized assembly. The system generally comprises an elongate base having opposite ends and a longitudinal axis. The longitudinal axis of the base is extended between the ends of the base, such that the ends of the base define a base length therebetween. A plurality of ground engaging members are coupled to the base. An elongate main beam has opposite ends and a longitudinal axis. The longitudinal axis of the main beam is extended between the ends of the main beam, and the ends of the main beam define a main beam length therebetween. The main beam is slidably mounted to the base, with the main beam being rotatably mounted to the base such that the main beam is rotatable about an axis of rotation being upwardly extended from the base. The axis of rotation is substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the base.

Abstract: Disclosed is a combined beverage container holder and other container support, which combination clamps to a table desk or counter. The preferred device includes a cylinder for retaining a handled beverage container that attaches with a clamp on one side to an affixation point in an office, home or vehicular environment. On the other side of the holder, a preferably pivotal and removable support device provides support for a readily-removable trash container, tray or plant potter. The invented combination holder provides easy access to a beverage and to a trash container or other receptacle, so that a crafter or hobbyist, for example, need not clutter his/her work table with these objects or risk spilling a beverage on the work table.

Abstract: An improved clamping device includes a clamping body, a clamp bolt, and a clamping plate. The clamping body has an open lower portion and a top plate at an upper portion. The top plate is formed with a top hole, a depression being formed at an outer periphery of the top hole and being provided with at least two depression holes. The clamping bolt has a clamping rod connected to a bolt plate. The bolt plate has an outwardly projecting bolt post. The clamping rod has an outer diameter smaller than an inner diameter of the top hole and is provided with threads. The bolt plate is sized to match the depression and provided with bolt holes corresponding to the depression holes. The clamping plate includes a bottom clamping portion, a top clamping portion, and a clamping wall, each of which is bent in a right-angle. The top clamping portion has a through hole sized to match the clamping rod and is provided with threads corresponding to those of the clamping rod. The clamping rod passes through the top hole.

Abstract: A flexible stabilizer arm assembly is provided that can be positioned in a desired three-dimensional attitude and then fixed in place to forceably hold an object against an undulating surface. In one embodiment, the invention assembly comprises a mounting base for attachment of the arm to a stationary fixture, a flexible arm of multiple articulated elongate links rotatably joined to adjacent links, a freely rotatable turret joint at the distal end of the arm that is adapted to attach an appendage in freely rotatable fashion to the distal end of the arm. Once positioned, a tightening mechanism is actuated to fix the attitude of the arm with respect to the mounting base. Optionally, the appendage is a two-tined foot adapted for holding a surgical instrument, such as a suction body, against a beating heart. The flexible arm, which ranges up to 12 inches in length, can withstand an undulating force exerted against the distal end of up to 20 pounds while remaining in the fixed position.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a device for holding a laptop computer further having means for attaching the device to a tray table such as would be found on an airplane train or the like. The present invention discloses a platform for placement thereon of the laptop computer having a foam pad on its lower edge to prevent the computer from falling off the platform and for ergonomic reasons. An elevational member is provided comprising a pivot head which causes the platform to be inclined at an ergonomically acceptable angle. The elevational member attaches to the tray table by means of a mounting member having a recess therein for receiving the pivot head. The mounting member has a wire frame attached thereto which frame attaches to opposite edges of the platform. The lower end of the elevational member is attached to a stand member, or, in an alternative embodiment, a stand member to be placed under the legs of a seated user for securely holding the present invention.

Abstract: The holder for the reference projected light detector of the present invention comprises a mounting assembly for mounting the reference projected light detector and a fixing assembly for fixing the detector on a staff member, wherein said fixed assembly comprises a clamp knob with a tip thereof being adjustable in association with a width of the staff member and a clamper rotatably provided and facing to the clamp knob, and said staff member is squeezed between said clamp knob and said clamper by rotation of said clamper. By adjusting the clamp knob, it is adapted to thickness of the squeezed staff member, and by further turning the camper, the tip of the locking portion is rotated, and the distance between the tip of the locking portion and the clamp knob can be varied as the result of rotation of the locking portion, and the holder for reference projected light detector can be clamped on the staff member or clamping can be released.

Abstract: A message board comprising a bulletin board fixedly mounted on a backing of heavy cardboard or other substrate, and an optional dry-erase laminate fixedly mounted onto the bulletin board. A frame is fixedly secured to the edges of the bulletin board and backing. The frame is provided with a front channel and a rear channel, each adapted to receive and firmly retain a portion of a generally “C”-shaped grip. The grip may be integrally formed with various accessories desired to be attached to the frame of the message board or other similarly shaped fixed member.