Abstract: An anchor device comprising an elongated flat plate having an upper face, a lower face and two ends, at least one of the ends being engageable with a connecting member for attaching the device to the object. A sheet of hooked fabric is affixed to the lower face.

Abstract: A bracket attachable to a surface while maintaining the impermeability of the surface to fluids. The apparatus includes a base having a cavity or channel on a bottom side. Holes through the base for receiving fasteners intersect the cavity or channel. The fasteners provide a strong mechanical bond between the bracket and the surface. Prior to installation on the surface, a sealant is placed in the cavity or channel to seal the holes in the surface that are engaged by the fasteners. The top side of the bracket base has an attachment surface.

Abstract: The invention provides a one-piece mounting bracket for mounting a vehicle damper assembly to a knuckle, a vehicle damper assembly, and a method for mounting a vehicle damper assembly to a knuckle. The one-piece mounting bracket includes a body having first and second opposing portions; the body portions include at least one opening formed therein. The bracket further includes a plurality of straps operably attached adjacent end portions of the first and second body portions. The bracket is adapted for operable attachment to a portion of the vehicle damper assembly with a plurality of proximate welds. The vehicle damper assembly includes a damper including a reservoir tube, and a one-piece mounting bracket operably attached to the reservoir tube with a plurality of proximate welds. The mounting method includes providing a one-piece mounting bracket, attaching the bracket to a portion of the vehicle damper assembly by a proximate welding process, and attaching the bracket to the knuckle.

Abstract: A system for boarding up a store front window, and more specifically a corner bracket for use in removably supporting a panel respective an opening formed by a store front frame having corners. The panel temporarily closes the opening while avoiding damage to the frame, and preventing intrusion through the store front frame. The corner bracket has spaced parallel flanges connected by perpendicular load bearing wall members. One bracket is received at each corner of the store front frame and the load bearing wall members bear against adjacent frame members that form a corner. One of the flanges engage an interior surface of the frame while the opposed flange is attached to the panel. This causes the corner bracket to urge the panel against the exterior wall surface of the frame. The panel can be of an area greater than the area defined by the inner periphery of the frame to bring the marginal edge of the panel into engagement with the exterior frame face.

Abstract: An attachment device for use with a personal digital assistant (PDA) is provided which generally comprises a back surface, a base, and at least one securement arm. The securement arm(s) are resiliently deflectable to receive and retain the personal digital assistant under the force created in the deflection of the arms, and which allows the PDA to be selectively removed. The attachment device may include attachment apertures to secure the attachment device to a folio or other type of notebook, or to a surface such as a wall, an automobile visor, or an automobile dashboard. The attachment device may also be incorporated into a folio or similar device to provide protection to the personal digital assistant while allowing full access to, and operation of, the PDA.

Abstract: A hand tool for securely supporting an article during painting includes a mounting portion adapted to secure the article thereto, a handle portion connected to the mounting portion, the handle portion being adapted to be grasped by an operator, and a supporting portion connected to the handle portion, the supporting portion being adapted to support the article after a painting operation is completed and while the paint dries. The hand tool may be of a general “L” shape or a general “T” shape. Preferably, the hand tool is of one-piece construction.

Abstract: A valve assembly for use in an air brake system is provided. The assembly includes a modulator housing, a valve assembly, and a clamp for holding the valve assembly in an operative position on the modulator housing. One leg of the clamp is fit over retaining bosses on the housing. Another leg of the clamp is bent or advanced toward a retainer that cooperates with a retaining opening on the leg to maintain the clamp in a tensioned state and secure the valve assembly to the modulator housing.

Abstract: A reinforcement bar support system transfers forces perpendicular to a wall to a surrounding frame while permitting movement of the wall with respect to the frame in the direction of the plane of the wall and in the vertical direction. A bar is built into the wall. The apparatus includes a brace that is attached to the frame and a face that projects from the brace. Flanges extend outwardly from the face to receive the bar and limit movement of the bar with respect to the frame in the direction perpendicular to the wall.

Abstract: A structural component for securing tiles onto a metallic housing of a ready-made chimney, wherein the tiles have side surfaces and wherein the side surfaces have grooves and tongues complementing one another, has hoops to be fastened on the metallic housing at a given distance from one another which distance matches the size of the tiles. Brackets are provided that are insertable into the hoops. The brackets are snapped into place between two adjacent tiles.

Abstract: A fastening sealing member configured to fasten siding boards to a building framework, including a base plate portion having a flat rear surface, spacing portions at left and right ends of the base plate portion, each of which has a front face forward from the base plate portion, a central horizontally rising plate portion projecting forwardly in the horizontal direction from the base plate portion, a central front plate portion in the vertical direction at a front end of the central horizontally rising plate portion, supporting portions projecting forwardly in the horizontal direction from the base plate portion at left and right sides of the central horizontally rising plate portion, an upper-board engagement portion bent upwardly from the supporting portion, a lower-board engagement portion bent downwardly from the supporting portion, and a connecting portion in the vertical direction between the upper-board and lower-board engagement portions.

Abstract: A mounting device for removably attaching a support apparatus to a work surface. The mounting device utilizes a single clamp or bracket for engaging a support surface and a connection means for the support apparatus. The clamp comprises a single substantially C-shaped planar member for slidably engaging the edge of a work surface. The mounting device comprises a one piece planar member defined by a upper support member, an end member, and a base member which define a receptacle for receiving a portion of a support surface. A retractable arm attaches to the base member of the mounting device which interconnects the support surface mounting device and the computer input device support.

Abstract: A mounting bracket is disclosed for a fixture element formed with channel means comprising two opposed channel formations, the mounting bracket comprising a bracket body and a flange formation adapted to be slidably received by the channel formtions, the flange formation (4, 6) being held spaced from bracket body (22), the flange formation comprising flange portions (4′, 6′) which together define a substantially rectangular outline, disregarding any spaces between the flange portions. The flange portions lie substantially in a common plane and are directed generally outwardly, in opposite directions, of the centre (22) of the rectangular outline. The arrangement is such that in use the flange formation is receivable by the channel means (42, 44) of the fixture element (40 ) in two orientations of the fixture element that are perpendicular to each other.

Abstract: A bell crank for a bicycle hub transmission includes a wire connecting bell crank member for connecting to a control wire, an actuator moving bell crank member for moving an actuating member, and an adjusting mechanism for adjusting a position of the wire connecting bell crank member relative to the actuator moving bell crank member. The bracket used to mount a motor drive and a bell crank assembly to a bicycle includes a motor mounting bracket portion for mounting the motor, a transition bracket portion extending from the motor mounting bracket portion for accommodating a control cable used to operate the bell crank mechanism, and a rear frame mounting bracket portion extending from the transition bracket portion. A bell crank mounting member is disposed on one of the transition bracket portion and the rear frame mounting bracket portion for mounting the bell crank assembly.

Abstract: A holding unit for holding electrical devices, and a mounting system utilizing such holding units are disclosed. The holding unit has an elongated body with first and second spaced apart, parallel walls, a central wall having opposite sides and extending between, and interconnecting the first and second spaced apart walls so as to form a generally C-shaped cross-sectional configuration with a mounting space between the first and second walls, which are resiliently movable. The holding unit also includes at least one recess formed in each of the opposite sides of the central wall such that the recesses extend along a length of the elongated body and are configured to accept electrical wires. At least one mounting projection extends from each of the first and second walls into the mounting space and are configured to grip an electrical device such that the electrical device is releasably held in the mounting unit.

Abstract: A muffler hanger system includes a U-shaped bracket having a pair of legs securable to a support, and a bight extending between the legs, and a band extending around the muffler and the bight and supporting the muffler from the bight.

Abstract: A bracket for a golf cart is provided for mounting one of a variety of golfing accessories on a golf cart. The bracket includes a golf cart mounting surface being adapted to attach to the structure of the golf cart on both a driver side and passenger side of the golf cart. The bracket also includes an accessory mounting surface being adapted to attach to one of a variety of golfing accessories on both the driver side and passenger side of the golf cart. Additionally, the bracket is provided with at least one and preferably two vertical gussets extending between the cart mounting surface and the accessory mounting surface. The gussets brace against movement of the accessory mounting surface relative to the cart mounting surface.

Abstract: The DSS Uni-Mount is a ¼″ aluminum plate which is designed to mount a standard DSS (small dish) mounting arm to the gable end or hip edge of most residences or structures. This device virtually eliminates the need for roof penetrations in order to mount a DSS satellite dish. The top of the DSS Uni-Mount is machined at a roof angle of 5 & 12 and is designed for application to the gable end of a structure. It accommodates roof pitches from 4 & 12 thru 8 & 12. The bottom is cut at 90° to the sides thus enabling mounting to flat or hip portion of the roof line by inversion of the unit. A total of eight ⅜″ diameter holes are drilled thru the Uni-Mount in strategic places to allow the installer to match the DSS mounting arm holes with the DSS Uni-Mount plate. Lag bolts and machine bolts are then screwed thru and to the DSS Uni-Mount in order to secure the DSS mounting arm to the gable or eaves of the roofline.

Abstract: A pilaster assembly for bathroom partitions comprising a pilaster, a vertically oriented end wall with an upper surface and an inner face, and two vertical side walls, perpendicular to and extending laterally relative to the inner face of the end wall, with each side wall having an upper end and an inner face. The inner faces of the side walls are substantially parallel and spaced sufficiently apart to receive a pilaster, and the upper surface of the side walls is higher than the upper surface of the end wall. The pilaster is received between the side walls, with the bottom of the pilaster vertically supported by the upper surface of the end wall.

Abstract: A system for attaching an enclosure to a fiber optic rack is disclosed. The system includes at least one bracket having a mounting aperture pattern which at least partially matches the rack aperture patterns presently in use.

Abstract: A duct hanger used to connect ducts to supports includes a main shaft with a hook disposed at one end of the shaft and a loop connected to the other end of the shaft. The loop allows the hangers to be disposed back-to-back. The loop also allows the hanger to pivot with respect to the support.

Abstract: The invention relates to a fastening arrangement comprising an accessory (501) of a wireless communications device, an adapter part (503, 503′) and a substantially plate-like piece (502) including holes in order to allow this piece to be bent at a line (544, 545) formed of the holes. The substantially plate-like piece is arranged to be fastened from a particular point into a groove (566, 1110) outside the arrangement. The fastening arrangement comprises fastening means (533, 833) for connecting the adapter part and said accessory with one another. The adapter part (503, 503′) is case-like and comprises a recess (513) for receiving another part of the substantially plate-like piece within the adapter part in order to fasten the adapter part and said accessory (501) to the substantially plate-like piece. The invention also relates to a fastening apparatus and an adapter part.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for adapting two-post rack systems to support four-post rack mounted equipment. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a coupling member for modifying a two-post equipment rack. The coupling member may include a vertical support member having a first and second lateral end, and a first and second longitudinal end. A first torsion member may be coupled to the vertical support member at the first longitudinal end, and a second torsion member may be coupled to the vertical support member at the second longitudinal end. A coupling feature on the torsion members may be included to allow coupling to adjacent coupling members. An equipment attachment flange may be coupled to the first lateral end, and may further be adapted to emulate a vertical upright in a four-post rack. A rack attachment flange may be coupled to the second lateral end, and may be adapted to provide a load transfer path from the vertical support member to the two-post equipment rack.

Abstract: A fastener (1) comprises a core plate member made of metal (11) and a decorative member made of a wooden board (12) covering the core plate member (11). The decorative member (12) is formed of a hollow wooden board whose central portion is hollowed out. The fastener (1) is formed with little or no clearance between the core plate member (13) and the decorative member (12). Wooden furniture is fastened to the building using the fastener (1). The fastener (1) does not spoil the appearance of the wooden furniture, does not make flaws easily, and does not cause sliding easily in fastening the wooden furniture to the building.

Abstract: This invention relates to a bracket for supporting a channel for cables or the like, made of welded wire fabric, which is formed from a sheet of metal and comprises a part for supporting the cable channel. First and second members for laterally holding the cable channel are formed in the metal sheet so as to extend upwardly beyond the supporting part, each on one side thereof, and comprise means for fastening by elastic deformation on the sides of the cable channel.

Abstract: A base spacer that is useful for securing a horizontal member to a vertical support with accurate vertical and horizontal position has an extended horizontal surface and at least one deformable finger extending vertically from this horizontal surface. The horizontal surface also has: (a) a pair of oval openings dimensioned to receive securing bolts, wherein the deformable finger extends from the horizontal surface at less that a right angle for a distance sufficient to contact a horizontal member secured by the spacer.

Abstract: The present invention provides a monitor saddle apparatus for organizing a physical workspace of a computer system. In an exemplary embodiment, the monitor saddle monitor saddle apparatus includes (1) a fabric piece, (2) an accessory tray, where the accessory tray is fixedly attached to the fabric piece, (3) a sheet holder where the sheet holder is fixedly attached to the accessory tray, and (4) a hook, where the hook is fixedly attached to the fabric piece. In a further embodiment, the hook is constructed of EVA foam. In a further embodiment, the hook further includes a logo of a company.

Abstract: The present invention provides in one aspect for a bracket for use in a metal stud wall having internal bridging members for tying the metal studs and bridging members together. The bracket has an L shaped central region having a leg for overlying the bridging member and an upright for overlying the metal stud. A web gripping means is provided connected to the upright for gripping the web of the stud and transferring the support of the upright to the web. The bracket also has a bridging member gripping means connected to the leg for gripping the bridging member and transferring the support of the gripping member to the L shaped central region.

Abstract: A condensate collection structure for collecting and evaporating liquid condensation from a refrigerator or freezer in which a bracket assembly attached to the refrigeration housing unit supports both a condenser tubing array and a removable condensate drain pan. The condenser tubing array extends within and adjacent the bottom of the condensate drain pan when the drain pan is attached to the bracket assembly.

Abstract: A system for supporting a suspended ceiling and for supporting fixtures below the suspended ceiling. The suspended ceiling includes an inverted, T-shaped grid of structural members. A mounting clip is provided that comprises two parts. A first, fixed part includes a first, horizontal leg, a second leg that depends from the first leg, and a third leg depending from the second leg. A second, reversible part comprises a central body with first and second ends. The central body includes either a locating hook or an aperture at each of the first and second ends that mates with a corresponding complementarily-shaped locating hook or aperture on the first and third legs of the first part of the clip. The second part of the mounting clip is also relieved adjacent each end. The relieved portions are of different shapes from each other so that the mounting clip can accommodate differently-shaped structural members.

Abstract: Method of and apparatus for supporting and stabilizing elongated electrical distribution units intermediate first and second elongated generally parallel channels within modular furniture by fixing a plurality of spaced legs to the distribution units with each leg extending transversely to, and in generally the same direction from each distribution unit. A portion of each distribution engages the first channel and a plurality of mounting brackets are disposed intermediate the distribution unit and the second channel with each mounting bracket located adjacent to a corresponding leg. Each leg is fastened to the adjacent bracket at a generally central location of the adjacent bracket when the spacing between the first and second elongated members is near a preferred minimum distance, while each leg is fastened to the adjacent bracket near one end of the bracket when the spacing between the first and second elongated members is near a preferred maximum distance.

Abstract: A device for holding a dispensing container, having a back member with a top and bottom member projecting in the same direction from the back member. The bottom member projects out laterally in a downward direction from the back member angling the dispensing container to allow increased access to a pump action dispensing mechanism. The top member contains an opening allowing a neck of the dispensing container to be engaged with the pump action dispensing mechanism and locked into place to prevent its removal. The bottom member includes a lip that is in association with the dispensing container, preventing the dispensing container from moving.

Abstract: A channel member 10 is open on one side 12 to define a socket 14 for receiving a retail accessory (not shown). The exterior of one or more sidewalls 16, 18 of the channel member 10 includes a resiliently deformable ribs 20 protruding therefrom.

Abstract: A new and useful clip is disclosed for securing an elongate member, or lather's channel, to a horizontal T-bar of a ceiling grid, conventionally used to form a drop ceiling. The clip comprises a body having a downwardly opening recess therein for permitting the body to be placed over the lather's channel, without removing the channel from the T-bar. The lather's channel is in a seated position in which the channel is received in the recess of the clip. The clip has clasps depending from the body configured so that as the body is moved toward its seated position, the clasps assume positions on opposite sides of the stem of the T-bar for clasping the T-bar and securing the clip to the T-bar. The clip further includes a spring finger formed integrally with the body. The finger is engageable with the lather's channel as the body is moved to its seated position.

Abstract: A structural component for securing tiles onto a metallic housing of a ready-made chimney, wherein the tiles have side surfaces and wherein the side surfaces have grooves and tongues complementing one another, has hoops to be fastened on the metallic housing at a given distance from one another which distance matches the size of the tiles. Brackets are provided that are insertable into the hoops. The brackets are snapped into place between two adjacent tiles.

Abstract: Retrofit connectors that secure together the outside sheathing and underlying structural members of wood-frame or masonry houses, preventing damage when subjected to lateral stresses from a hurricane, or transverse loads from an earthquake. The connectors have special bushings and bearing surfaces that tie the outside sheathing and underlying structural members together, but allow deflection, and transfer of energy to other structural members. Different embodiments of the connectors allow them to adapt to most wood-frame and masonry homes, and to most roof pitches.

Abstract: Method of and apparatus for supporting and stabilizing elongated electrical distribution units intermediate first and second elongated generally parallel channels within modular furniture by fixing a plurality of spaced legs to the distribution units with each leg extending transversely to, and in generally the same direction from each distribution unit. A portion of each distribution engages the first channel and a plurality of mounting brackets are disposed intermediate the distribution unit and the second channel with each mounting bracket located adjacent to a corresponding leg. Each leg is fastened to the adjacent bracket at a generally central location of the adjacent bracket when the spacing between the first and second elongated members is near a preferred minimum distance, while each leg is fastened to the adjacent bracket near one end of the bracket when the spacing between the first and second elongated members is near a preferred maximum distance.

Abstract: A fastening member which comprises a substrate; a horizontal portion perpendicularly projected from the substrate; an upwardly inclined hook portion obliquely extended upward from a distal edge of the horizontal portion; a downwardly inclined hook portion obliquely extended downward from the distal edge of the horizontal portion; and a flat plate portion extended parallel with the substrate from a distal edge of the upwardly inclined hook portion and/or of the downwardly inclined hook portion. The substrate may be provided with an urging means for pressing the back surface of a siding board to prevent slipping.

Abstract: A thermostat wire holder is used behind a portion of wall covering to hold a thermostat wire next to a hole in the wall covering where a thermostat will be located. The wire holder insulates the hole in the wall covering so that the air inside the wall does not influence the thermostat reading. The holder is generally V-shaped when installed on a stud and includes front and rear support members.

Abstract: A method for attaching a window well to the outer surface of a window opening. The method includes providing a window well mold, and providing a window well clip for use with the mold, the clip having a first face and a second intersecting face. An opening is provided in the first face for receiving a bolt, with a sheath aligned with the opening. A support member is provided extending between the two faces to provide rigidity for the well clip. Means are provided for removably attaching the clip to the window mold, and the clip is attached to the mold to form a mold-clip assembly. The assembly is next set in fresh concrete with the first face flush with the outer surface of the window opening. After the concrete is hardened, the mold is removed, leaving the clip embedded in the concrete. A bolt is then provided and inserted into the first face opening, attaching the bolt to the window well, and tightening the bolt into the sheath.

Abstract: A support device for anchoring an antenna on a pylon rafter. The device includes an anchoring base to be applied to the outside of a first wing of an angle bar rafter. The anchoring base having a first hooking element for engaging the edge of the wing. The device has at least one shank hook for hooking to the edge of the second wing of the rafter. Each shank passing into a hole of the anchoring base and receiving at an extremity a tightening nut. The device also includes an interposition element provided to come under the nut and consisting of a rounded profile segment as regards its portion in contact against the anchoring base. This allows a variable slanting of the shank hook so as to obtain an anchoring also effective on different profile rafters.

Abstract: In a plate-like component holding bracket (1) having a certain thickness, a welding portion (5) to be welded to a base member includes an end surface along one of the sides. The end surface is adapted to come into contact with the surface of the base member. Along the end surface of the side of the elding portion (5), non-welding portions (6) are provided adjacent to the welding portion (5), and discharge arc anti-transferring grooves (7) are formed between the welding portion (5) and the non-welding portions (6) to prevent discharge arc from transferring to the non-welding portions (6). The end surface of each non-welding portion (6) is formed at such a height (H) that is measured from the end surface of the welding portion (5) apart from the surface of the base member. The height (H) is effective to predetermine the height of the welded bracket.

Abstract: Method of and apparatus for supporting and stabilizing elongated electrical distribution units intermediate first and second elongated generally parallel channels within modular furniture by fixing a plurality of spaced legs to the distribution units with each leg extending transversely to, and in generally the same direction from each distribution unit. A portion of each distribution engages the first channel and a plurality of mounting brackets are disposed intermediate the distribution unit and the second channel with each mounting bracket located adjacent to a corresponding leg. Each leg is fastened to the adjacent bracket at a generally central location of the adjacent bracket when the spacing between the first and second elongated members is near a preferred minimum distance, while each leg is fastened to the adjacent bracket near one end of the bracket when the spacing between the first and second elongated members is near a preferred maximum distance.

Abstract: A single piece metal clamp is provided for. The clamp includes an upper portion having a cylindrical section and a cross member section integrally connected through spaced apart left and right legs. The clamp also includes a lower portion having a base with a plurality of through holes. The upper portion and lower portion are integrally connected by a pair of spaced apart left and right legs, each leg having a corresponding right angle formed therein.

Abstract: A multi-functional mounting bracket for use in different orientations for mounting respectively different structural members within cabinets comprises a right-angled member including two joined together elongated metal strips. One strip has a straight edge and the other strip has a “peaked” edge including laterally extending projections with gaps therebetween.

Abstract: A bracket for securing a solenoid to a vehicle transmission includes a clamp portion adapted to reach over and engage an outer end of the solenoid to releasably attach the bracket to the solenoid and secure the solenoid to the transmission. The bracket also includes an anchor portion adapted to attach the bracket to the transmission, and a support structure connecting the clamp portion to the anchor portion.

Abstract: The bracket system of the present invention includes four brackets. The first bracket can be screwed into the side walls of a closet for supporting the ends of a shelf. The second bracket is attachable to the shelf for supporting a cylindrical rod for hanging clothes. The third bracket is adapted to be screwed into the wall of a closet and connected to a first bracket for supporting the end of a shelf at any point along the length of the wall. The fourth bracket is adapted to be attached to the end of a shelf for supporting the end of a second shelf which forms a continuous shelving with the first shelf.

Abstract: The hanger body includes a hook for engaging the “Ogee” bead and a clip for slipping over the top edge of the rear wall of the gutter. It also includes a pair of upstruck tabs having openings at their upper ends semi-permanently supporting a fastener at an angle appropriate for driving. As the fastener is driven toward the clip in installation, it drives through the opening of the first tab, and collapses the second tab against the clip to serve as a washer and a reinforcement to better support the hanger and gutter.

Abstract: An improved mounting bracket is closed which can be used to selectively support both 4 inch square electric boxes and 4{fraction (11/16)} inch square electrical boxes such that vertical movement of either type of electrical box is limited. The mounting bracket is preferably a one-piece, unitary member stamped from sheet metal. The mounting bracket has a top support rail, a bottom support rail and a pair of mounting ends coupling the support rails together to define a large, elongated central cut-out portion. An electrical box and its associated cover may be mounted between two wall studs by first attaching the mounting bracket of the present invention to the wall studs. The open front end of the box is then placed flush against the rear surface of the bracket such that a top portion of the box contacts the bottom rail of the bracket.

Abstract: A display unit including a plastic panel and first and second generally L-shaped plastic frame members attached to opposed edges of the panel to form a generally U-shaped assembly. The panel includes structure for enabling the display of merchandise. The display unit includes mounting components for mounting the assembly to a substrate, such as a column in a store, round, rectangular or square, or ends of a shelving unit. The U-shaped assembly is preferably made entirely of a plastic which is rigid yet somewhat resilient. A method for optimizing an exposed column in a store for sales purposes is also disclosed in which a generally U-shaped plastic assembly having a panel is mounted to the column and the panel is provided with structure for enabling the display of merchandise.

Abstract: A plate-shaped fastener is used to secure a member or an instrument to a wall of plasterboard so constructed as to be not accessible to its back. A driving portion with a pointed tip and an extension are integrally formed from a single bendable thin metal plate. A cut is formed in the thin metal plate to form the driving portion and the extension. The driving portion is driven into the wall and pulled back against one side of the wall and the extension is bent and pressed against the other side of the wall to sandwich the wall between the driving portion and the extension. A screw is then driven through the member, extension, wall and the driving portion to secure the member to the wall.