Abstract: An embodiment of a system includes a utility meter having an enclosure, a first component and a second component in the enclosure, and a mounting assembly configured to couple the first and second components together in the enclosure. The mounting assembly includes a first mount having first and second prongs disposed about an intermediate space, a second mount configured to extend bi-directionally into the intermediate space between the first and second prongs in opposite first and second directions, and a snap-fit fastener. The snap-fit fastener includes first and second snap portions configured to bi-directionally engage one another in the opposite first and second directions to secure the first and second mounts.

Abstract: A system and method for stabilizing vertically stacked sheet material is disclosed. The sheet material may be construction wallboard. The system includes a bracket and an elongate flexible link element. The method includes attaching the bracket to the sheet material, attaching the flexible link element to a support structure such as vertical stud framing member, and attaching the flexible link element to the bracket to stabilize the vertically stacked sheet material.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of fibre-reinforced polyurethane to form a rail (10, 11) for a mounting arrangement to arrange at least one element (12) on a substrate (13) or on at least one receiving structure, in particular on a framework, where the rail (10, 11) has a C-shaped cross section with an open side (14), so that it is possible for the rail (10, 11) to receive at least one rear-engaging element (15) to connect to the element (12) to be arranged.

Abstract: A photovoltaic module mounting system includes a spacer pad, an adhesive material on a first side of the spacer pad, and a first engaging element on a second side of the spacer pad. The spacer pad is configured to be adhered to a photovoltaic module by the adhesive on the first side, and the first engaging element is configured to engage with a second engaging element of a support structure.

Abstract: A bracket is provided for anchoring a flexible member such as a chain to a surface in such a way as to allow such member to be repositioned over a range of locations along the bracket, once the bracket has been fastened to the surface. The bracket includes an elongated slot along which the terminal end of the flexible member may slide, thereby permitting the anchoring end of the flexible member to be positioned over a range of positions along the bracket.

Abstract: A support base fabricated of a rigid material has cylindrical holes oriented at an angle with respect to a central axis. Cylindrical rods are fabricated of a rigid material. Each rod is retained within an associated hole. Each rod has an upper end located above the top surface of the support base.

Abstract: A mounting apparatus for a motherboard includes a chassis, a bracket, a resilient plate, and a handle. The chassis includes a sidewall, and a fastener formed on an inner surface of the sidewall. The bracket is fixed to a side of the motherboard. The resilient plate includes a fixing portion fixed to a side of the bracket facing the sidewall, a connecting portion slantingly extending toward the sidewall from the fixing portion, and a resilient arm extending from the connecting portion away from the fixing portion and defining a latching hole. The handle is pivotably connected to the bracket and includes a first plate. When the handle is rotated towards the bracket, the first plate is inserted into a space between the resilient arm and the bracket, and deforms the resilient arm towards the sidewall. The fastener engages in the latching hole of the resilient arm.

Abstract: A ladder docking station is attached to an extension ladder and, when leaned against the eave or gutter of a structure, provides a slip resistant contact surface. The same contact surface also protects against damage from the side rails of the ladder. The ladder docking station also provides a method for securing the ladder to the structure using built in hooks or optional nail holes. The ladder docking station eliminates the need for more than one product to solve side to side slipping, provide protection against damage from the side rails of the ladder, and provide methods for securing the ladder in place.

Abstract: A notebook computer comprises a first machinery, a first latch, a second machinery, a slider, an elastic element and a push element. The first latch is disposed on an edge of the first machinery. The second machinery has one side pivotally connected to the first machinery, and the other side formed with at least one latching hole. When the computer is closed, the first latch is inserted into the latching hole. The slider includes a body and a second latch. The body is slidably disposed in the second machinery along a first moving path. The second latch, disposed on the body, suits to latch or unlatch the first latch. The elastic element has one end connected to the slider, and the other end connected to the second machinery. The push element, slidably disposed in the second machinery along a second moving path, suits to push the body.

Abstract: A notebook computer comprises a first machinery, a first latch, a second machinery, a slider, a second elastic element and a push element. The second machinery has one side pivotally connected to the first machinery, and the other side formed with at least one latching hole. The slider comprises a body, a second latch and a first elastic element. The body is slidably disposed in the second machinery along a first moving path. The second latch disposed on the body latches or unlatches the first latch disposed on the first machinery. The first elastic element has one end connected to the body, and the other end pressing the first latch. The second elastic element has one end connected to the slider, and the other end connected to the second machinery. The push element, slidably disposed in the second machinery along a second moving path, pushes the first elastic element.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a display supporting structure, a manufacture method thereof, and a display device having the display supporting structure. The display supporting structure accommodates a flat display panel and includes a housing and a connector, wherein the housing includes a first cover and a second cover. The connector is movably coupled with the first housing and the second housing. The first housing and the second housing respectively include a first coupler and a second coupler for accommodating a friction end of the connector. The friction end generates a friction by making contact with inner surfaces of both the first coupler and the second coupler. The friction is used to selectively fix the housing in position.

Abstract: Apparatuses for holding sport's equipment or other articles to a chain link fence are described. The apparatuses provide sport's participants and spectators with a convenient place for holding articles. A hub of an apparatus is aligned within an opening of a chain link and thereafter rotated for securing the hub to wires of the chain link fence. The apparatus is removed when the hub is rotated in the reverse direction and pulled from the fence. A variety of article holders may extend from the hub so that there are apparatuses for holding a bat, a cup, or other articles.

Abstract: A back frame module includes a base plate, two locking plate members, a cable organizing plate, and a stowage plate. The base plate is adapted to be provided on a rear face of a display. The locking plate members, the cable organizing plate, and the stowage plate are selectively connected to the base plate. The locking plate members are adapted for mounting of a computer device therebetween. The cable organizing plate is adapted to stow a cable of the display or of the computer device. The stowage plate is adapted to stow an adapter of the display or other accessories. The locking plate members, the cable organizing plate, and the stowage plate can be selectively substituted by a support plate. The back frame module thus has various states of use to satisfy different user requirements.

Abstract: Hanging or suspending apparatus and methods of use. The apparatus can include a strip having at least one mounting depression penetrating a mounting portion of the strip. In one embodiment, the mounting depression accommodates a hanger end or hook. Some embodiments include a strip body section with a series of hanger end mounting depressions on one or more upper surfaces of the body section. Adhesive or mounting tape may be mounted or secured to one or more surfaces of the strip body section. Some embodiments may be mounted adjacent the top edge of a door frame, wall section, or other structure. The hanging apparatus may be used to hang a variety of items, and in a particular application to hang clothing or other hangars.

Abstract: Lid holder apparatus including a lid holder body is attached to the bottom horizontal surface of a cabinet and is pivotally movable between a position in which the lid holder body is completely under the cabinet and a position wherein the lid holder body extends from the cabinet and is utilized to hold a lid upside down.

Abstract: A mounting assembly for connecting a light shelf to a structure in cantilever fashion. A pair of receiver units attach to the structure and each has a pair of brackets with a slot there between. A recess is formed on an upper interior surface of the upper bracket. The lower bracket has an abutment support surface distal to the structure. A pair of inserter units attach to opposite sides of the shelf, each having an insertion leg and an abutment support. The insertion leg inserts into the recess of a corresponding receiver when the abutment support rests on the abutment surface. The weight of the shelf pulls the abutment support into engagement with the abutment surface and pushes the insertion leg into engagement with the recess, holding the shelf horizontally.

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments are directed to a transponder holder for controlling the readability of a transponder by an interrogator. Embodiments of the transponder holder can be removable mounted to a support structure, such as a windshield of a motor vehicle. The transponder can be supported by a plate of the transponder holder, which can be moved to position the transponder in a readable position and an unreadable position to allow a user to select whether the transponder is readable by an interrogator.

Abstract: A bracket is provided that includes a plurality of apertures for mounting the bracket to a variety surfaces and connecting equipment selected by a user. The bracket may include an adjustable supporting arm and a connection box for providing a secure area for input and output devices to the equipment. The bracket may have a configuration that facilitates its mounting on a telephone or utility pole.

Abstract: A sensor assembly that is fixed to a fixing subject member includes a bracket that is fixed to a fixing subject member, a spacer that is attached to the bracket and contacts the fixing subject member, and a rotation sensor that is held by the bracket and is sandwiched between the spacer and the bracket.

Abstract: A connection geometry for T-shaped primary member-to-primary member connections is provided. The primary members, for example, may comprise a column, beam, brace, hanger, or the like. In one implementation, for example, a beam-to-column or column-to-beam connection may be provided. In one implementation, a primary member-to-primary member connection is provided. The connection comprises: a support bracket having a first support bracket face; a first support member comprising a first support member face for connecting to the support bracket to support a second support member; a spacer disposed between the first support bracket face and the first support member face, wherein the spacer is disposed and configured to allow deformation of the first support bracket face toward or away from the first support member face in response to a load. The deformation may comprise elastic and/or inelastic deformation.

Abstract: A back plate structure with easy replacement of LED strips and a liquid crystal display having the same are provided. The back plate structure includes a plurality of locking members; a fixed type metal back plate disposed with a plurality of bolts; and a detachable metal back plate, including a plurality of protrusions and a plurality of grooves. The plurality of protrusions are located on lateral sides of the detachable metal back plate and corresponding to the positions of openings of a frame of the LCD so as to allow the protrusions to insert into the openings of the frame, and the grooves are corresponding to the bolts so as to allow the bolts to insert into the grooves, and the fixed type metal back plate and the detachable metal back plate are fixed together through the locking members.

Abstract: A rail mounting system apparatus and method for a mobile device case and accessory is provided, which includes at least one case rail, at least one case slot configured to receive an accessory rail. The rail mounting system also includes a locking mechanism to secure the mobile device case and the accessory. The locking mechanism may be disengaged through use of a release mechanism.

Abstract: A support structure for tablet display apparatus includes a support member and a connection assembly. The support member has a first end section and a second end section opposite to the first end section. The first end section is connected with the connection assembly via an angle adjustment seat, whereby the connection assembly can be rotated or tilted relative to the angle adjustment seat and located. The connection assembly is formed with a receiving space for receiving a tablet display apparatus. The second end section of the support member is pivotally connected with a base seat. Accordingly, the tablet display apparatus can be rotated and tilted by different angles and supported in an inclined position in adaptation to different situations and requirements.

Abstract: A case for retaining and transporting an electronic tablet includes means for coupling the case to a swivel of a mounting system. The case also includes a tablet retaining portion and a flap movable between an open position wherein the display screen is viewable and a closed position wherein a portion of the flap covers the display. The means for coupling the case to the swivel include a reinforcing plate forming part of, or retained by, the tablet retaining portion of the case. In addition, the means for coupling the swivel to the case can include a threaded aperture defined by the reinforcing plate or a member attached to the reinforcing plate. The threaded aperture is configured to threadably receive a threaded stud forming part of the swivel.

Abstract: A mounting apparatus includes a chassis and a mounting tray for receiving a power supply. The chassis includes a side plate. The side plate includes a side plate body, a securing flange extending from the side plate body, and a mounting portion extending from the side plate body. The mounting tray includes a positioning portion and an engaging portion. The engaging portion engages the securing flange to prevent the mounting tray from moving along a first direction substantially parallel to the side plate body. The positioning portion defines a positioning space receiving the mounting portion to prevent the mounting tray from moving along a second direction substantially perpendicular to the side plate body. The positioning portion moves along a third direction substantially opposite to the first direction to enable the mounting portion to be received in the positioning space.

Abstract: A tag holder includes a top surface, a bottom surface opposite to the top surface, an inner surface, and an outer surface. The outer surface and the inner surface connect to the top surface and the bottom surface. The top surface defines at least one receiving cavity. The inner surface defines at least one groove. RFID tags are held by the tag holder in such a way as to provide ease of reading the tags, and to reduce any electromagnetic interference offered by the object to which the tag holder is attached.

Abstract: A mounting apparatus includes a chassis, a mounting piece and a securing member. The chassis includes a rear plate and a side plate. The rear plate includes a supporting panel, and a positioning slot is defined in the rear plate. The side plate includes a flange. The mounting piece includes an engaging portion. The securing member includes a first securing panel rotatably attached to the supporting panel and a second securing panel. A retaining piece extends from the second securing panel in a first direction, and a positioning piece extends from the second securing panel in a second direction substantially perpendicular to the first direction. The retaining piece is engaged in the positioning slot, the positioning piece is located between the flange and the rear plate, and the flange is secured to the rear plate.

Abstract: A bracket module includes a first bracket receiving a first hard disk drive (HDD) and a second bracket receiving a second HDD. The first bracket includes a first bottom plate and two first side plates perpendicularly extending from the first bottom plate. The first bottom plate forms a first engaging portion. Each second bracket includes a second bottom plate, two second side plates perpendicularly extending from the second bottom plate, a plate bestriding the second side plates, and a mounting tab with a fastening portion located above the plate. The second bottom plate forms a second engaging portion. A tab extends from the plate to engage in the first engaging portion. A fastener is operable to extend through the fastening portion and the corresponding first side plate to engage in a locking hole defined in the first HDD.

Abstract: A merchandise hanger includes a first hanging portion having a first arm and a second arm. A second hanging portion includes a third arm and a fourth arm. A center portion is attached to the first hanging portion and the second hanging portion. The first hanging portion and the second hanging portion removably attach to merchandise.

Abstract: A chassis includes a number of fixing apparatuses, which enables various motherboards with different mounting holes layouts to be selectively mounted in the chassis. Each of the fixing apparatuses includes a base member secured to the chassis, and a fastening member rotatably connected to the base. The fastening member defines a fastening hole extending through an end of the fastening member. Each of the fixing apparatuses is rotatable between a fastening position and an interference avoiding position. To mount one of the motherboards, some of the fastening members are rotated to the fastening-ready positions to align the fastening holes of the fastening members with the corresponding mounting holes of the motherboard, and other fastening members are rotated to the interference-avoiding position to avoid interfering with the motherboard.

Abstract: A boss for securing a pair of mainboards includes a circular top and a plurality of first flexible legs. The first flexible legs are disposed on one side of the circular top and are separated from each other. Each of the first flexible legs includes a tilted wall and a pressing component. The tilted wall is formed on a surface of the first flexible leg that faces another first flexible leg. The pressing component is formed on one end of the first flexible leg away from the circular top. The tilted walls of all the first flexible legs cooperatively define a tapered channel. The tapered channel can be expanded.

Abstract: An assembly includes a mount (10) and a sensor (30), in particular a rain/light sensor for a motor vehicle, the mount (10) including at least two abutments (12) for a clamping bracket (50), wherein at least one clamping bracket (50) is hinge-fitted to the sensor (30) at two bearing points, the clamping bracket (50) being adapted to swivel between a mounting position and a clamping position, in which it urges the sensor (30) against the mount (10) with a pretensioning force.

Abstract: A method of packaging a hole saw includes positioning a circular cutting edge portion of the hole saw against a surface of a base member of a hang tag assembly. The base member includes a post that extends from the surface into a hollow interior defined by the hole saw. A cap member of the hang tag assembly is positioned adjacent a mounting portion of the hole saw. The cap member includes a stem and a display card portion. The stem is advanced through a bore defined in the mounting portion and into the hollow interior of the hole saw. The post is then secured to the stem within the hollow interior of the hole saw.

Abstract: An expansion joint bracket retains an expansion joint board in a concrete installation. The expansion joint bracket may include a base member having multiple nail holes for securing the bracket to the earth (or sand or gravel put down prior to pouring concrete there upon). First and second board support members may run perpendicular to the base and parallel to each other to hold the expansion joint board in place. Gussets, typically triangular shaped gussets, extend from the board support members to the base member. The expansion joint brackets may be disposed every 12-24 inches on the expansion joint board and concrete may be poured over the expansion joint brackets, resulting in a quick and simple concrete installation.

Abstract: A balloon holder caddy system designed to simulate the look of Helium-filled balloons, to reduce the safety hazards associated with traveling with Helium-filled balloons in the passenger compartment of an automobile, and to eliminate repeated trips to a base location and back (a product use location such as is common with real estate agent's sign postings.) Balloon holder caddy system comprises a top gang-clip with multiple balloon neck receiving slots for creating a balloon cluster, a rod for elevating the balloon cluster simulating helium filled balloons, and an intermediate leg gripper and a base gripper for attaching to a sign-post leg using re-useable/releasable zip-ties. The system providing a unique and efficient balloon displaying means.

Abstract: A disk drive bracket includes a receiving box for receiving a disk drive and a thermal-dissipating module wrapped on and in contact with an exterior surface of the receiving box. The thermal-dissipating module includes a number of fins extending from the thermal-dissipating module opposite to the receiving box.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a bracket for holding metal bar at an angle for use in linear tracking technology to provide a v-bar oriented in a manner in order to track a v-wheel along its angled edge.

Abstract: A fixing bracket for fixing a housing on a board includes: a placing portion configured to be placed on the board; an attaching portion configured to be attached to the housing; and a retaining portion which retains the placing portion to the board. The placing portion may include a receiving portion which accommodates the retaining portion.

Abstract: A fixing apparatus for fixing a waveguide plate includes a number of conductive fixing members fixed to corresponding sides of the waveguide plate, and a bracket. Each fixing member includes a fixing portion having an identical length to the corresponding sidewall and a resilient abutting portion extending from a side of the fixing portion. Each fixing portion is in tight contact with the corresponding side of the waveguide plate. The waveguide plate is received in the bracket. The resilient abutting portions resiliently abut against an inner surface of the bracket.

Abstract: A display device includes a shell, a display panel disposed within the shell and at least one securing member fixing the display panel to the shell. The display panel is covered with a front cover and a rear cover opposite to the front cover. The at least one securing member is fixed to the shell and resists at least the rear cover of the display panel. The at least one securing member includes a conducting member. The conducting member resists at least the front cover of the display panel to conduct static electricity therefrom.

Abstract: A security mounting pole apparatus comprising a pipe having an outer surface and an inner surface defining a longitudinal bore therethrough, the pipe having a first end and an opposite second end, and one or more reinforcing members disposed in the longitudinal bore of the pipe.

Abstract: A slide for attaching to a display item such as a calendar, a poster, document, banner, wall hanging, or workpiece, has a longitudinal channel with a first end and second end and a longitudinal bend extending from the first end to the second end, a first bend portion and a second bend portion joined by the longitudinal bend, the first and second bend portions each having respective interior confronting surfaces adapted to receive an edge of the display item therebetween and respective exterior surfaces, a pair of bulges projecting from the first bend portion, a first bulge being close to the first end and a second bulge being close to the second end; and a hanger generally centrally fast with the second bend portion. The slides are paired in sets, the bulges of a first slide being spaced a different extent from its edges to those of the second set, so that the bulges of the paired slides do not coincide if one is nested in the other. The bulges may be symmetrically or asymmetrically arranged.

Abstract: An article holder includes a base having a chamber and two opposite grooves, and having two ears, a follower having two projections slidably engaged with the grooves of the base and having a latching tongue, a carrier member having a pivot shaft extended from a protrusion and pivotally engaged with the ears of the base and having an engaging cavity, a spring member biases the latching tongue to engage with the engaging cavity of the carrier member at a working position, the carrier member is pivotal relative to the base to a storing position when the latching tongue of the follower is disengaged from the engaging cavity of the carrier member, a gripping block is pivotally attached to the carrier member and biased to engage with an article.

Abstract: A mounting system includes a first wall mount and a second wall mount. The first wall mount includes a first protruding flange having a top edge, a bottom edge, a front edge and a slot defined by an upper edge that intersects with the top edge of the protruding flange, a lower edge that intersects with the front edge of the protruding flange, a coupling edge that couples the upper edge to the lower edge. The second wall mount including a second protruding flange having a top edge, a bottom edge, a front edge and a slot defined by an upper edge that intersects with the top edge of the protruding flange, a lower edge that intersects with the front edge of the protruding flange, and a coupling edge that couples the upper edge to the lower edge. Sporting equipment can be deposited in the slots in at least two different configurations.

Abstract: One embodiment provides a tablet mounting system including a support having a tablet portion located near the first end of the support arm for supporting a tablet, a monitor portion located between the tablet portion and the second end of the support arm for supporting a display monitor, and a support portion located between the first end and the second end of the support arm for attaching the arm to a support object such as a desk, wall, desk stand, or display arm. In some cases, the support portion is located closer to the monitor portion of the support arm than to the tablet portion of the support arm. A tablet mount is configured to support a tablet and to attached to the tablet portion of the support arm. Methods for mounting tablets are also provided.

Abstract: The disclosed subject matter comprises a display retention bracket (DRB) that can be attached to, and can retain and horizontally mount, a display using display retention components, without using fasteners, for insertion of the display in a bezel that does not support horizontal mounting; and includes: a cable retention component that enables the cable to withstand a specified pull-out force to maintain connection of the cable to the display; a cable guide to maintain cable wires in a desired position in relation to other components; alignment pins to align the DRB and display with a bezel housing; non-symmetrical tabs to ensure the display is oriented correctly; offset columns that desirably offset loads on the display when an adapter plate is applied onto the DRB and display, and fastened to the bezel to secure the display; and a ground clip to extend the ground path from the bezel to the display.

Abstract: The Selectively Positionable Apparatus Holder is an apparatus holder which may be selectively positioned and fixedly attached to a material such as, for example, a surgical drape, table cover, or equipment cover. The selectively positionable apparatus holder, in some of its various embodiments, comprises a base having a dorsal side and a ventral side with the ventral side being fixedly attachable to a surface, at least one strap integrally formed with the base, the at least one strap having a dorsal side, a ventral side, a proximal end to the base and a distal end projecting outward from the base, the at least one strap further including a means of releasably joining unto itself, whereby the selectively positionable apparatus holder may be selectively positioned upon a material to provide for releasably securing an apparatus.

Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatus are described for mounting objects to a structure, such as a wall or roof of a home. One embodiment is a mounting apparatus that includes a base configured to attach to a structure and mount an object to the structure. The apparatus further includes at least one load applying member attached to the base configured to apply a preload force to the structure. The load applying member includes a loading plate and a plurality of force applying members attached to the loading plate. The force applying members apply a preload force to a surface of the structure during mounting of the object to the structure.

Abstract: The attachment structure for attachment of a component to an article in two postures includes a case as the article and the component. The case includes a pair of guide portions, first locking arms and a second locking arm. The component includes a slide portion between the guide portions, a stopper arranged in an end of the slide portion and formed in a size which is not able to insert stopper between the guide portions. The first locking arm is engaged where the slide portion is inserted in a space between the guide portions from one end and slides toward an other end. The second locking arm is engaged where the slide portion is inserted in the space between the guide portions from the other end in a posture opposite to that in which the slide portion is inserted between the pair of the guide portions from the one end.

Abstract: A device holder assembly is disclosed for securing an electronic device to a stable surface. In one embodiment, the device holder assembly comprises a base component and a device component. The device component is movable between a disengaged position in which the base component and the device component are not in contact with one another, and an engaged position in which a mating protuberance of the base component cooperates with an axial aperture formed by the device component.