Abstract: A column for use in post-frame construction having a two piece construction in which a first or foundation column portion of the column is set into the earth with a proximal end thereof protruding from the earth. The proximal end of the foundation column includes a column bracket for joining the foundation column to a wooden column comprising the second portion of the two piece column of the present invention. The foundation column of the present invention comprises a precast concrete column. The foundation column of the present invention advantageously resists degradation of its mechanical properties due to environmental influences while providing the necessary strength to support a post-frame building, including, e.g., the environmental loads received by the building. The wood column comprising the second portion of the two piece column of the present invention advantageously provides ease of workability to complete construction of a post-frame building.

Abstract: A fastening device for an ice maker of a refrigerator is provided which improves ease and efficiency of installation is provided. Mounting brackets formed along a side of the ice maker each include an insertion portion formed as an opening in the mounting bracket, and a catching portion formed as an opening adjacent to the insertion portion and with a smaller width than that of the insertion portion. Hangers having a large diameter portion and a small diameter portion are affixed to the wall of the freezing chamber by a fastener, and the mounting brackets are slid onto the hangers until the small diameter portion of the hanger is caught in the catching section of the mounting bracket. The ice maker may be further secured by additional fixing brackets opposite the mounting brackets. This fastening device allows the ice maker to be more easily installed while also minimizing the potential for damage to the brackets or the wall surface of the freezer during installation.

Abstract: An expansion bolt. In a preferred embodiment, the expansion bolt includes a center chock having either a convex or a concave outer ramping surface and two outer chocks disposed about the center chock having complementarily concave or convex outer ramping surfaces.

Abstract: A motorcycle windshield storage wall bracket for holding a removable motorcycle windshield is provided. The storage wall bracket has two elongated main frames, each elongated main frame having opposing ends that are extended perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the longitudinal main frame and which can accept the side pieces. The side pieces are attached to the ends utilizing nut and bolt assemblies. Between the side pieces and the ends of the main frames are rubber grommets. The removable motorcycle windshield is clipped onto the rubber grommets of the storage wall bracket and thereby is stored in a secure manner.

Abstract: The present invention is a novel device for climbing inside corners, outside corners, and a variety of surfaces. The technology presented herein relies on high friction materials, suction devices, adhesive materials, pneumatic devices, etc. Specifically, embodiments of the present invention are designed to clamp onto inside or outside corners such that the devices weight, and an optional load, can be supported. Further embodiments allow the device to climb up, down, and across corners. Moreover, embodiments that can scale flat, rough, or jagged surfaces are also disclosed.

Abstract: A device useful for supporting decorative light strings or other articles from a brick wall, the device having an expander, retainer, mounting clip for decorative bulb and socket assemblies, and threaded fastener, the expander being insertable into a mortar groove, the retainer having teeth adapted to engage bricks surrounding the mortar groove when the retainer is tightened against the expander by the fastener, and a mounting clip attached to the retainer.

Abstract: An Improved Structure wall-mounted articles hanger that addresses the shortcomings of conventional wall hanger mount structures and in which the top and bottom sections of a mounting fixture of predetermined design (such as a hemispherical body) have respectively disposed an anchoring hole as well as a recess that provides for the fitting over of a cover. A round opening is formed in the top section recess and after its alignment with a threaded hole through a swing slot horizontally formed along the center of the said mounting fixture and an insert hole formed in the inner end of a hanger member, a bolt is inserted and fastened, and various objects are then clipped to or suspended from the outer end of the hanger member. As such, a single mounting fixture accommodates the installation of different application hanger members that are pivotable and interchangeable and, furthermore, the said hanger members are capable of remaining stationary or rotated to a desired angle.

Abstract: An ice screw device for winter, alpine and ice climbing includes a banger couplable to a tubular shank with a screw thread. The tubular shank includes an ice engaging portion configured to be inserted into ice, a tip, and a head portion. The ice engaging portion includes a length and a reverse taper. A majority of the reverse taper of the ice engaging portion is located proximate the tip and within less than half of the length of the ice engaging portion from the tip. In addition, the taper of the ice engaging portion is non-linear. The ice engaging portion of the tubular shank can have at least two sections.. A first section nearer the tip has a first taper different from a second taper of a second section nearer the head portion.

Abstract: An anchoring device for use in a rock crevice is provided. The anchoring device is movable from a non-activated position to an activated position. The anchoring device comprises a first axle member and a first cam rotatable about the first axle member with the first cam having a first side surface, a first bottom surface, and a first contact surface, the first contact surface contactable with the first rock wall. A second axle member is provided in a spaced in a parallel configuration from the first axle member with a second cam rotatable about the second axle member.

Abstract: A fastening device for supporting various objects on a brick wall, block wall, tile wall or a wall having grooves therein, wherein the fastening device may comprise a clip member and a mounting member, wherein the clip member has a first arm portion, a second arm portion, an intermediate portion and a biasing mechanism, and wherein the mounting member extends downward from the clip member and may take the form of an S-shaped hook member. Alternatively, the mounting member may include a cam member. The fastening device may also be provided with a plurality of tangs on the exterior of the clip member and a living hinge that connects the first and second arm portions of the clip member. To accommodate different sizes of mortar joints the clip member may include a notch that allows for the alteration of the clip member to fit within different sizes of mortar joints. Another embodiment may include a second mounting member.

Abstract: A flush lighting system includes a support ring for attachment, typically to the underside surface, of a lighting fixture containment space, and a finishing ring which can lockably engage the support ring, either directly using threaded members, or by the use of raised dimples on the support ring which interfits with a groove on the finishing ring. The finishing ring preferably contains apertures and radius grooves for accommodating plaster or dry wall compound. A raised abbreviated radial width inner surface transition lies at the inner most portion of the face of the finishing ring. Inside the raised transition and extending axially is an engagement structure for mating with the support ring, through either a groove or apertures for threaded attachment against a radially outwardly existing axial surface of the support ring.

Abstract: A readily reconfigurable shelf arrangement includes a support panel supported on a furniture component wherein the support panel has a plurality of rows and columns of shelf connectors to which individual shelves are connected. The pattern of shelf connectors defines different lateral and elevational positions in which the shelves may be connected. The individual shelves include removable support pegs which are secured to and project outwardly of the shelf connectors and a fabric shelf section which is suspended from the support pegs.

Abstract: A climbing nut is generally trapezoidal and has planar upper and lower faces and paired adjacent faces that are convex and concave, respectively. Opposed faces of the nut are therefore convex and concave, respectively. The convex faces have lateral longitudinally extending leg segments that assist in triangulation and strengthen the nut. The geometry of the faces allows for greater placement options. The nut alternately has one or more asymmetric curved faces. The nut is milled from stock extrusion material.

Abstract: The present invention provides a system for the demountable secured attachment of an article such as a painting or other artwork, or the like, to a supporting surface, such as a wall. The system comprises an elongated mounting bracket with a mounting portion and mounting means for engagement with the support surface, and which is vertically adjustable, and an interconnection portion. The system also comprises an article attachment member, also an elongated bracket, with an article attachment portion and attachment means for attachment to the artwork or other article, and an interconnection portion for demountable mating engagement with the interconnection portion of the support surface attachment member.

Abstract: A device useful for supporting decorative light strings or other articles from a brick wall, the device having an expander, retainer, mounting clip for decorative bulb and socket assemblies, and threaded fastener, the expander being insertable into a mortar groove, the retainer having teeth adapted to engage bricks surrounding the mortar groove when the retainer is tightened against the expander by the fastener, and a mounting clip attached to the retainer.

Abstract: The spring-loaded camming nut of the invention includes first and second wedge-shaped chock portion. The first chock portion is wedge-shaped and larger than the second. The second chock portion is prism-shaped with a triangular cross-section. Means are provided for moving the first chock portion axially, lateral to the second chock portion. As the smaller second chock portion travels along the larger first chock portion, toward the crack's opening the first chock portion rotates on its horizontal axis, causing a tooth of the second chock portion to move horizontally and upwardly, into the rock.

Abstract: A device useful for supporting decorative light strings or other articles from a brick wall, the device having an expander, retainer, hook and threaded fastener, the expander being insertable into a mortar groove, the retainer having teeth adapted to engage bricks surrounding the mortar groove when the retainer is tightened against the expander by the fastener, and a support hook attached to the retainer.

Abstract: A fitting includes an annular shielding member with a rear annular wall adapted to abut against an upright wall of a bathroom to define an abutment plane, and a front annular wall formed with a front major area of a faceplate member. The front major area has a recess extending rearwardly thereof to form an impact bearing portion. A front annular portion surrounds and is connected to the impact bearing portion by an inner annular wall. The impact bearing portion has a rear bearing wall spaced apart from the abutment plane, and a front bearing wall opposite to the rear bearing wall, and defines a fastening hole through the front and rear bearing walls. A holding member includes an anchored end disposed on the rear bearing wall, and having a clamped portion adjacent to the fastening hole so as to abut against an enlarged head portion of an anchoring stud which is inserted into the upright wall.

Abstract: A embeddable mounting device and method for permanently affixing a fixture to a concrete block wall. The embeddable mounting device comprises a first rectangular metal plate member; a second rectangular metal plate member having dimensions equal to the first metal plate; and a pair of vertical spacer members secured between the first inner surface and the second inner surface in a manner to create at least one reinforcing bar and cement receiving cavity between the first and second metal plate members, and in a manner to hold the first and second metal plate members in parallel relationship with each other such that when said first and second metal plate members simultaneously contact a planar surface the first and second metal plate members are both perpendicularly oriented to the planar surface. A method of installing a fixture utilizing the mounting device is also described.