Abstract: A clipping structure includes a main body, a clip member, and an urging member for urging the clip member. The main body has a connecting protrusion, whereas the clip member has two lateral parts, between which the connecting protrusion is arranged. Further, the connecting protrusion has receptacles on its outer surfaces, whereas the lateral parts have shaft projections on its inner surfaces respectively. Fitting of the shaft projections into the respective receptacles connects the clipping member swingably to the main body. The connecting protrusion, where the receptacles are formed, has tapered portions formed on its outer surfaces respectively. Gradual opening of a gap between the lateral parts with distal ends of the shaft projections brought into contact with the respective tapered portions fits the shaft projections in the respective receptacles.

Abstract: A mounting apparatus for a storage device comprises a chassis configured for receiving the storage device and a securing member configured for securing the storage device. The chassis defines a positioning pin, for engaging in a positioning slot defined in the storage device, and an elastic piece mounted on the chassis. The elastic piece is elastically deformed when the securing member is engaged with the storage device and capable of rebounding to drive the storage device to move away from the wall when the securing member is disengaged from the storage device.

Abstract: An obstruction detection system using a safety switch with a plurality of sensors is provided. The sensors include a sensing element molded in a casing and separated from an adjacent sensor by one of a plurality of connectors. A clip has a strip portion and a first attachment arm extending at an angle from the strip portion. A second attachment arm extends from the strip portion. A barb leg is disposed at an angle relative to the strip portion. The barb leg has a first leg end and a second leg end opposite the first leg end with the barb leg connected at the first leg end to the second attachment arm and the second leg end is disposed toward and spaced apart from the strip portion.

Abstract: A device for clamping a scale to an attachment face of a support, the device including a securing element and a clamping element that is secured to a support by the securing element. The clamping element includes a first spring element that is resilient in a first direction toward an attachment face of the support, wherein the first spring element introduces a first clamping force on a scale in a direction of the attachment face. The clamping element further includes a second spring element that is resilient in a second direction that extends perpendicular to the first direction and wherein the second spring element introduces a second clamping force onto the scale in the second direction.

Abstract: The hook includes a body having a receiving space for receiving the journal and, within the body, a clip for coupling to the journal and an actuator for actuating the clip. The clip includes a semi-cylindrical wall, two flaps and two hinges for pivotal hinging of each flap to a respective one of the walls. The clip has a closed position in which the flaps have come towards each other to form with the wall a bearing for the journal, and an open position in which the flaps are separated for freeing and insertion of the journal from/into the receiving space. The passage from one position to the other is actuated by the actuator by pressing the journal on the wall.

Abstract: A solar panel mounting system that supports field installation of solar panels. The system comprises a carrier for holding a plurality of individual solar panels together as a unit and an attachment structure on the carrier for mounting the carrier to a support structure. The support structure may comprise a plurality of spaced parallel rails. The carrier can be slidably mounted to the spaced parallel rails using the attachment structure provided on the carrier.

Abstract: A clip for holding a portable electronic device comprises a retaining structure adapted to receive and retain the portable electronic device and a clip structure coupled to the retaining structure for clipping the retaining structure to something. The clip structure applies forces at two, spaced apart locations, thereby to resist rotation of the clip in use.

Abstract: A fastener clip includes a body having an opening extending therethrough, a pair of detents formed in an exterior surface of the body, and a rigid retaining pin inserted through the opening, the rigid retaining pin having a pair of flexible fingers configured to engage the pair of detents, the flexible fingers configured to disengage from the pair of detents when an airbag is deployed. The fastener clip also includes a plurality of molding gates formed at an intersection between the body and the rigid retaining pin, the rigid retaining pin being subsequently movable with respect to the body after the molding gates are broken. The fastener clip further includes a pair of flexible retention legs adapted to secure the fastener clip to a vehicle chassis. An airbag retention system including the fastener clip is also described herein.

Abstract: A cable bend guide includes a curvilinear wall and a mounting clip interconnected with the curvilinear wall. The mounting clip has first and second spaced apart wire hooks adapted to engage at least one wire of a wire basket. The cable bend guide also includes a retaining tab interconnected with the curvilinear wall and adapted to engage another wire of the wire basket.

Abstract: The pool cue clamp is a spring squeeze clamp having sturdy, flexible fingers extending therefrom for holding pool cues. The fingers are rotatable within the clamp and can be configured to comply with horizontal, vertical or angular surfaces. The pool cue clamp holds up to five cue sticks in a vertical position.

Abstract: A moveable clip device for hanging a towel on a golf bag that includes an S-shaped clip member having a first strip portion engageable with an inner surface of an open end of the golf bag, a second strip portion engageable with an outer surface of the open end of such golf bag, and a third strip portion. A first connecting strip portion, engageable with an edge of the open end of such golf bag, connects the first and second strip portions. A second connecting strip portion connects the second and third strip portions. A flange portion having a channel formed between first and second wall portions is connected to the third strip portion. A support member is connected to each of the wall portions for supporting the towel on the clip. A mechanism is engageable with the towel and support member for connecting such towel to the clip.

Abstract: A mounting apparatus includes a first bracket and a second bracket. The first bracket includes a bottom wall and a side wall. The bottom wall defines a bottom wall slot. The second bracket is configured for securing a fan on the side wall of the first bracket and includes a resiliently deformable latching member. A clipping portion is located on the latching member and engageable in the bottom wall slot so as to secure the second bracket on the bottom wall of the first bracket.

Abstract: A HDD assembly comprises a HDD defining a plurality of mounting holes therein and a bracket for fixing the HDD. The bracket comprises a fixing plate and a holding frame connected with the fixing plate. The holding frame defines a receiving space for receiving the HDD therein. The holding frame comprises a resilient clip. The resilient clip forms a plurality of poles engaging in the mounting holes of the HDD, to firmly fix the HDD in the receiving space of the bracket.

Abstract: The invention relates to a mount system (3) for accommodating components from telecommunications and data technology, comprising means for accommodating components from telecommunications and data technology and means for fixing the mount system (3) on a mount rack, the means for fixing the mount system (3) being in the form of snap-action operating levers (6), which are loaded by spring force and are arranged pivotably about an axis of rotation on the mount system (3).

Abstract: An improved method of installing a storm window in a prime window includes application of locking clips at predetermined locations around the frame of the prime window. The storm window is positioned over the prime window and swung into place, whereupon the storm window frame snaps and is locked into place by the clips. Bulb seals around the storm window frame compress between the storm window frame and the frame of the prime window to insure a complete and reliable seal against the elements and maximize sound abatement.

Abstract: A retaining arrangement is provided with at least one light-barrier fastening device for fastening the light-barrier element on the retaining arrangement, and with at least one first door-fastening device, for fastening the retaining arrangement on an element of a first type of door, and also with at least one second door-fastening device for fastening the retaining arrangement on an element of a second type of door, and/or with a floor-fastening/ground-fastening or wall-fastening device, for fastening the retaining arrangement on the floor/ground or a surrounding wall and/or on an element of an undetermined type of door.

Abstract: A label holder, that can be selectively mounted to an associated merchandise display shelf/includes a front panel and a rear panel. A hinge connects the front panel to the rear panel, creating a pocket between the front panel and the rear panel for receiving an associated label. A retaining member projects rearwardly from the rear panel. A first lip extends rearwardly from the rear panel, in a manner spaced from the retaining member. The first lip engages an angled forward portion of the associated display shelf when the label holder is in an installed position.

Abstract: The invention relates to a holder for one or more vials that comprises a rear attachment platen (2) including one or more side clamping means in the form of clamps (4), each clamp being connected to or removably mounted on the platen. Each clamp includes two opposite curved blades (5), the main portion of each blade being convex and the free end oriented towards the outside in order to define an inlet gap opened towards the outside and an inner holding volume having a generally elongated shape, e.g. oval, between each blade of each clamp for receiving therein a vial (7) with clamping side holding. The vial holder may include a bearing means (10) at each pair of clamps in the form of an L-shaped strip (11) having its upper vertical portion connected to or removably mounted on the rear attachment platen, while its lower horizontal portion (13) has a free end (14).

Abstract: One aspect according to the present invention includes a base portion and a clamp portion. The base portion can be joined to a first member of a vehicle. The clamp portion is formed integrally with the base portion and can joined to a second member of the vehicle. The clamp portion includes a first jaw and a second jaw defining a receiving space therebetween. The receiving space can receive a part of the second member. A support portion is formed on one of the first and second jaws and is positioned within the receiving space. The support portion is resiliently deformable and can apply a pressing force against the part of the second member in a direction toward the other of the first and second jaws during and after insertion of the part of the second member into the receiving space.

Abstract: An item holder includes a hanger and a holder. The hanger includes a hanger body, a protrusion and one or more apertures. The holder includes a holder body, a receiving slot, a securing mechanism, tabs, a holder member and an end-piece. The holder is configured to detachably couple to the hanger. In some embodiments, the securing mechanism includes fingers/wedges which secure the protrusion in place and are released using the tabs. The holder, specifically the holder member, is also configured to hold an item.

Abstract: The display panel has an outer surface to which a sign may be attached and an inner surface having a fastener composed of resiliently deformable material. An end of the fastener is separated from the display panel by a slit which is adapted to receive an outer plate of a conventional door handle The outer plate is held in the slit by the resiliently deformable composition of the fastener. The plate may however be removed from the slit by the application of a force opposed to the bias of the resilient material in order to widen the slit.

Abstract: A combination of quick connect and disconnect device mounting apparatus. Multiple different interchangeable male adapter bases are provided each having a round-tipped diamond-patterned male base plate that fits into and mates with a complementary round-tipped diamond-patterned receptacle formed in one of multiple different interchangeable female receivers. The complementary round-tipped diamond-patterned shapes drive the adapter's male base plate to become aligned and positioned relative to the receiver's female receptacle during assembly.

Abstract: A display mounting for an ornamental object includes a spring clip having an elongated spring attached at one end and the ornamental object is affixed to the opposite end to be readily attachable to the bill of a cap, Christmas branches etc.

Abstract: Taught herein is an adjustable holder for a tree top decoration for use on a Christmas tree. The holder features interchangeable attachments so it can accommodate a wide range of tree top decorations.

Abstract: Portable solar powered light sources, devices, apparatus, systems and methods of attaching and using the light source. The light sources can have a single small housing having an upper roof portion with an exposed solar cell, a photocell activator, and small housing. The housing can have two parts that pivot with one another so that a front end of the housing can be biased together by a spring, and the rear side having edges that are spaced apart. An operator can press the rear spaced apart edges together, to open the front end to slide about a support structure, such as an open umbrella fabric edge. The housing allows for the light source powered by batteries to be activated by the photocell during dark(night) conditions), with the light direction being adjustable underneath. During daylight, the solar cell receives sunlight to charge the batteries within the housing.

Abstract: A snap-on support has a body and a pair of spaced-apart arms supported by the body and adapted for snap-fit connection with a geomatics target device. The arms are moveable between an operative position wherein the arms extend outward from the body for securing the support to the geomatics target device and a stowed position wherein the arms are retracted generally adjacent to the body for storage of the support.

Abstract: A self-connector for attachment and detachment with the self connector comprising an rigid elongated member in a curved condition yet resilient with sufficient flexibility that the connectable ends of the self connector can be engaged or disengaged through flexing of the elongated member with the elongated member having sufficient resiliency to enable the connectable ends to be maintained in a connected condition when a circumferential force is applied to the self-connector.

Abstract: An object securing apparatus includes at least two clips detachable from each other and a fastener for coupling the two clips together. The fastener is temporary and configured to allow the first clip and the second clip to rotate independently of each other and to secure a hanging or non-fixed object to a fixed object at any angle. One of the clips is also capable of fitting within the other of the clips for ease of transportation and storage. The clips are also detachable to allow one of the clips to secure the hanging or non-fixed object to another non-fixed, movable object such as a person's wrist for hands-free activity.

Abstract: A support assembly includes a support member, the support member having a generally rigid and planar body portion, a first extension extending generally parallel to and offset to a first side of the body portion, and a second extension extending generally parallel to and offset to the first side of the body portion, and an accessory holder coupled to the support member at a first location and configured to support an accessory. The body portion may be configured to be selectively coupled to the accessory holder at a second location.

Abstract: A shelf front mounting system mounts to the front of industry standard shelving. The shelf front mounting system holds product signage or advertising, strips or spines of merchandise product. The shelf front mounting system includes a flexible clip portion having an upper finger for contacting the shelf lower surface near the front edge of the shelf and a lower detent for engaging the shelf front at about the lower lip.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a retaining device comprising a securing element comprising a handle, wherein the handle comprises a top opposite to a bottom; and a base comprising a horizontal member; a first arm connected to the horizontal member and comprising a side bearing teeth; and a second arm connected to the horizontal member and comprising a side bearing teeth; wherein the first arm and the second arm are connected to the horizontal member to form a space between the first and second arms, and wherein the sides bearing teeth face each other; wherein the securing element is connected to the base, and wherein the base attaches the retaining device to an anchoring surface, and wherein the securing element holds a piping(s) or a piece of equipment.

Abstract: A system for securing a structure to a panel includes a clip assembly. The clip assembly includes an engagement plate secured to at least one strap through at least one curved portion. A central opening is formed through the engagement plate, and at least one strap cavity is formed through the strap(s). At least one extension beam integrally connects to and extends from the strap(s). The extension beam(s) is perpendicular to the strap(s) and the engagement plate in an at-rest position. At least one beam cavity is formed through the extension beam(s). At least one tab is integrally connected to the extension beam(s) through at least one intermediate portion. The tab(s) includes at least one removal hole formed therethrough that is aligned with the strap cavity and a portion of the central opening when the clip assembly is in the at-rest position. The tab is configured to pass into the beam cavity when the clip assembly is urged into a panel hole.

Abstract: The invention relates to a fixing means for an oil cooler (18) that is fixed in an oil cooler receiving element (10). According to the invention, said fixing means has a latch connection between the oil cooler receiving element (10) and the oil cooler (18). The use of a latch connection is advantageous because it can be easily produced during assembly of the oil cooler.

Abstract: A holder for a portable electronic device comprises a mountable housing a latching mechanism. The portable electronic device has a bottom surface defining a slot and a front edge The mountable housing has a first end and a second end. The latching mechanism is movably disposed on the first end and includes a biasing element exerting a force on the latching mechanism in a direction towards the second end.

Abstract: A clamp for engaging a structure flange includes a clamp body having a slot between a pair of body sections, a spring clip on the clamp body that extends into the slot, and a pair of screws threadedly engaged with the clamp body. The spring clip holds a structure flange in place when the clamp is placed on a structure flange, with the flange in the slot. This allows the installer to tighten the screws to engage the flange, without having to simultaneously hold the clamp in place. The screws may bite into the flange, providing a more secure coupling between the clamp and the structure flange. The clamp may be used to mount a variety of objects, such as sway braces for seismic bracing.

Abstract: In one embodiment of the invention, the mounting assembly includes a channel plate and a bracket for securely receiving the signal testing unit. The channel plate is securely mounted adjacent to a surface of a vehicle and includes a plurality of channels that extend through the plate. The bracket includes a housing for receiving the testing unit and one or more clips. Each clip engages a channel in the channel plate to mount the bracket to the channel plate. In addition, each clip includes at least one finger that includes an engaging portion. The clip is removably engaged into one of the channels by positioning the engaging portion of each finger adjacent the back side of the channel plate such that the bracket is positioned adjacent the front side of the channel plate. In one embodiment, the finger is spring biased.

Abstract: The invention relates to a mounting system, especially for a lamp, with a mounting unit (1) and a housing bottom plate (4) which are connected by a connecting device to connecting elements (2, 5) cooperating in pairs. The first connecting element (2) is formed as a ring with a surrounding ridge (3), and the second connecting element (5) is formed like a cover with a cover bottom (7) and a collar portion (6) consisting of individual clips. The second connecting element (5) is slidable on the first connecting element (2) in such a way that its collar portion (6) with the clips lockingly engages the back face of the ridge (3) of the first connecting element (2) and can be brought into a removal position by a force acting on the cover (7).

Abstract: An adjustable stand for carrying an electronic device and adjusting a position on a desk is provided to include a clamp and a supporting element. The clamp has a positioning element that comprises two axial portions each having a through hole, a clamping element that comprises an adjusting portion with a plurality of notches, and an elastic element positioned between the positioning element and the clamping element for restoring the position. The supporting element has two terminal rods that are axially fixed to the axial portions of the positioning element, and a supporting rod formed between the two terminal rods for lodging into one of the notches of the clamping element.

Abstract: An igniter bracket for a gas control valve comprising a base member sized and shaped to be mounted adjacent at least a portion of a first surface of the gas control valve; an igniter holder extending from the base member in a direction away from the gas control valve and having an opening to receive an igniter; at least one positioning arm extending from the base member in a direction substantially opposite of the igniter holder and adapted to engage at least a portion of a second surface of the gas control valve or a body extending from a second surface; and at least one clamp member extending from the base member in a direction substantially opposite of the igniter holder and adapted to engage at least a portion of a third surface of the gas control valve or a body extending from the third surface.

Abstract: A visor support assembly mountable to a vehicle having a headliner and adapted to secure a portion of a sun-visor includes a support adapted to securedly receive the portion of the sun-visor. The support includes a surface which engages the headliner and an insert which projects through a hole in the headliner. A retainer includes a generally flat body and an aperture sized to fit around the insert. The retainer may further include a plurality of tabs extending inwardly from the body. The tabs engage the insert holding the headliner securely between said surface and said retainer body.

Abstract: A label holder includes at least one panel having a rib. The at least one panel is constructed to have a resilient rearward curvature that flexes to flatten against a shelf. The label holder further includes a retainer structure extending rearwardly from the at least one panel. The retainer structure includes a clip configured to resiliently clamp the label holder to the shelf. When mounted to the shelf, the rib engages the shelf and causes flexure of the resilient rearward curvature of the front panel, forms a lid for a cavity that houses a label, and biases the clip against a back surface of the angled front panel to provide secure attachment of the label holder to the shelf.

Abstract: A clip for an air vent louver attachment apparatus for portable electronic devices and the like, wherein the clip has an upper leg and a lower leg and a quick release lever attached to the lower leg for opening and closing the clip for insertion and removal onto a fin of the air vent louver.

Abstract: A retention member for restricting movement of a merchandise display assembly relative to a shelf. The shelf is provided with a substantially planar support surface, a curved front portion shaped for receiving flexible inserts, and a rear portion extending angularly from the planar support surface in a downward direction. The retention member includes an engaging portion and an attachment portion. The engaging portion is shaped to engage at least a portion of at least one of the curved front portion or the rear portion of the shelf. The attachment portion is adapted to engage a portion of the merchandise display so as to substantially restrict movement of the merchandise display assembly relative to the shelf in at least one of a horizontal or vertical direction. Another embodiment of the present invention includes a retention apparatus which includes at least one front retention member and at least one rear retention member.

Abstract: A lighting device is disclosed. The lighting device can be battery-powered and can include one or more LEDs within a light source housing. The device can also include a base connected to the light source housing, and a clip removably connected to the base. The base can act as a stable support for the lighting device when the lighting device is positioned upright over a flat support surface with the clip disconnected from the base. Similarly, the clip (or the clip in conjunction with a portion of the base) can act as a stable support for the lighting device when the lighting device is positioned upright over a flat support surface with the clip connected to the base. The clip can be configured to releasably connect to the base in a first orientation and a second orientation substantially opposite to the first orientation.

Abstract: A clip for joining bearing elements, such as found in escalator constructions may be employed, for example, to join a track rail, on which rollers of an escalator roll to a carrier frame. The clip has a base part and a bracket part of spring steel. At the upper end of each side, the base part has a shoulder to engage one of the elements to be joined. The bracket part has a lug which engages the other element to be joined and, through a further lug, presses the shoulders of the base part against the first element to retain the two elements in the desired contacting position.

Abstract: A bracket according to the present disclosure provides a support mechanism for securing one or more electrical boxes to metal construction elements such as metal studs. The paired spring arm design permits the bracket to be oriented in any useful way and frictionally secured to metal studs of varying dimensions.

Abstract: An apparatus with a first and second loaf spring portions extending from a bridge portion, the second leaf spring portion provides an article support mounting aperture for attachment of an article support to the second leaf spring portion by structure for attaching said article support, and additional structure for securing the article support to the second leaf spring portion is disclosed. In a first embodiment, the article support is a towel ring, the structure for attaching the towel ring to the second leaf spring portion includes a shaft extending from a distal end of a post, and a retention groove formed at a distal end of the shaft. The additional structure for securing the shaft to the second leaf spring portion includes: a compression spring enclosing the shaft and interposed between the second leaf spring portion and the post; and a fastener affixed to the retention groove.

Abstract: A cable management device includes a clamping mechanism (110) suitable for attachment to a surface. The clamping mechanism comprises an annular portion (111) having an outside surface (114), an inside surface (115) that forms a perimeter of a cavity (118) interior to the annular portion, a first terminus (116), and a second terminus (117) disposed opposite the first terminus. The first terminus and the second terminus define a gap (151) between them. In one embodiment, the cable management device further comprises a membrane (120, 220) attached to the clamping mechanism at the inside surface, where the membrane contains a first opening (121). In the same or another embodiment, the cable management device further comprises a slot (140) in the annular portion of the clamping mechanism. Both the membrane and the slot enhance the cable management features of the cable management device.

Abstract: A mounting bracket is shown for a heat exchanger core having spaced-apart tubes having peripheral flanges surrounding a manifold. The mounting bracket has a first clip grooved to receive a front edge portion of a selected flange, and a pair of second clips, each grooved to receive, respectively, the back edge portion of an other flange disposed above the selected flange, and a further flange disposed below the selected flange. The clips are joined together by a panel portion adapted for the mounting of the heat exchanger. The clips are tapered to distribute bending stresses therealong.

Abstract: A holder for planar material includes a first panel and a second panel hingedly connected to the first panel. A prong is secured to the first panel and extends in a direction approximately normal thereto. The prong has a pointed tip. An aperture is defined in the second panel. The pointed tip pierces an associated planar material located between the panels such that the prong of the first panel can pass through the associated planar material and enter the aperture of the second panel when the first panel overlies a portion of the second panel, thereby holding the associated planar material between the first and second panels. A clip is connected to at least one of the first and second panels. The clip allows the holder to be mounted to an associated support.