Abstract: A tissue box holder includes a frame composed of a generally planar base and a normally upstanding sidewall attached to, and surrounding, the base within which a tissue box can be seated. A gripping device is provided for gripping the tissue box mounted on the sidewall. At least one portion of the sidewall is hingedly coupled to the planar base for movement between a open position, in which the at least one portion is pivoted away from adjacent portions of the sidewall of the frame, and a closed position, in which the at least one portion is pivoted to an upright position abutting the adjacent portions of the upstanding sidewall of the frame.

Abstract: An adjustable supporting tool for an LCD panel, comprises a baseboard, defining a longitudinal axis and a transversal axis, and the intersection point of the longitudinal and transversal axes is set as the central positioning point for the optical measurement; two transversal clipping devices, each having two fixing members, and each fixing member is fixed to the transversal axis, and a sliding track is disposed between the fixing members, and a first clamping member slides along the sliding track to clamp the longitudinal edge of an LCD panel in position, and the first clamping member is coupled to a caliper ruler to show the position of the clamping member, and at least one longitudinal clamping device, each having two fixing members, and the fixing member is fixed to the longitudinal axis, and a sliding track is disposed between the fixing members, and a second clamping member slides along the sliding track to clamp the transversal edge of an LCD panel in position, and the second clamping member is coupled

Abstract: The invention relates to a holder (1) for an electronic device (6), in particular a mobile telephone (6), having a mount (3), which is hinged on a base element (2) such that it can pivot, for the mobile telephone (6). In this case, an adapter (4) is arranged between the mount (3) and the mobile telephone (6) and is designed for electrical, electronic and/or mechanical matching of the mobile telephone (6) to the mount (3).

Abstract: An apparatus for receiving an aerosol dispenser and for operating the aerosol dispenser at a distant position from an operator. The device includes an elongated body, an extension pole mount, an actuation member mount and an actuation member. The elongated body includes an aerosol dispenser-receiving cavity therein. The aerosol dispenser-receiving cavity extends from a first end of the body toward a second end of the body. The extension pole mount is attached to the second end of the body. A longitudinal axis of a pole-receiving cavity of the extension pole mount is aligned with a longitudinal axis of the aerosol dispenser-receiving cavity. The actuation member is attached at a first end thereof to an actuation member mount attached to the body. A spray head engagement portion is movable between at-rest and actuation positions and is translatable along an axis parallel to the longitudinal axis of the dispenser-receiving cavity.

Abstract: A beverage container holder for a shaped bottle has an insertion opening for insertion of a bottle, a spring element that pivots the diameter-compensating element into the insertion opening, wherein the diameter-compensating element being pivotable downwardly and upwardly.

Abstract: Working material containers such as paint cans may be effectively stabilized from accidental dislodgment from a ladder shelf, such as a step ladder shelf, through the use of a working material container accessory. The accessory includes a flat upper support plate placed onto the top shelf surface and a lower retaining plate positioned below the shelf surface securely bolted together onto the step ladder shelf. By adhesively applying a strip of the looped member of a hook and loop fastening system to a paint container bottom and another mating hook strip onto the upper surface of the upper support plate, the paint container may be securely retained and stabilized upon the ladder shelf against accidental dislodgment or spillage. The paint container may be easily removed simply by unfastening the hook and loop straps for one another.

Abstract: A holder for a beverage container has a container receptacle having a bottom, a clamping device with holding jaws which are radially withdrawable from and engageable into the container receptacle, spring elements on which the holding jaws are arranged, and a carrier part, mounted on the bottom of the container receptacle, the spring elements being arranged on the carrier part of one piece with the latter.

Abstract: A bottle attachment device includes a bottle holder connected to an attachment device, which is a magnet. The magnet is connected to a cushion, which is a rubber boot. When the bottle attachment device is temporarily attached to an exterior surface of a vehicle, the rubber boot is positioned between the magnet and the exterior surface.

Abstract: A pot retainer has a retaining member, a first adjusting member, and a second adjusting member extending into the second opening and having a screw extending into the elongated hole to engage with a face of the second adjusting member so as to secure the second adjusting member to the first adjusting member. The engagement of the first adjusting member by the at least one screw which extends into the slit and the engagement of the second adjusting member by the second screw which extends into the elongated hole allows the relative position between the retaining member and the first adjusting member and the first adjusting member and the second adjusting member to change so that the pot retainer is adapted to clamp a laterally extending elongated object.

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

Abstract: A mounting assembly for a detection device is provided with a front detection face, a back face, a first side face and a stop side face opposite to the first side face. The mounting assembly includes a removable mounting part having an attachment plate, a stop lip with a stop member cooperating with corresponding member on the stop side face of the device, a click fit member cooperating with a corresponding member on the first side face of the device and an elastic pressure member pressing on the back of the device. The mounting assembly also includes a fixed mounting part which includes a base plate fixed to a mounting plate, the base plate being designed to hold a removable mounting part and the mounting plate being designed to hold the mounting assembly on an arbitrary support.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a holder for a portable water cooler, which holder is designed to be mounted onto the inside of the side of a bed of a pickup truck. The water cooler holder has a cylindrical container-like member which securely holds the water cooler therein which member is mounted onto a frame which pivots from a first downward position to a second upward position so that the water cooler can be accessed from the outside of the bed of the pickup.

Abstract: The present invention provides a suspending device for a plant container having a base an upstanding parametric wall projecting from the base, the parametric wall having an outwardly projecting peripheral rim. The suspending device includes a wall receiving portion for receiving and releasably retaining a portion of the upper edge of the wall of the plant container, and a structure-securing portion for allowing the device and the plant container to be secured to a structure. The wall receiving portion may include a shoulder for abutting at least a portion of the peripheral rim. The wall receiving portion may also include a resilient member for maintaining said portion of the peripheral rim in abutting engagement with the shoulder such that the container is retained thereby; wherein, in use, the shoulder is capable of holding the full weight of the container to thereby suspend the container.

Abstract: An apparatus for the stabilization of a drinking vessel such as a glass, coffee mug, or a piece of stemware that is placed on a flat or irregular or sloping surface includes a base portion having a flexible outer covering that surrounds a flexible weighted mass. An elastomeric member that includes an opening is attached to the base portion. The elastomeric member is urged into an open position which requires expanding the opening a sufficient amount to permit the bottom portion of the drinking vessel to pass through the opening and rest on top of the base portion. The elastomeric member is then allowed to retract into a closed position in which elastomeric tension secures the bottom portion of the drinking vessel to the top of the base portion. The apparatus is then placed on the desired surface where the drinking vessel is supported and thereby prevented from tilting or tipping.

Abstract: A glass holder for glasses having a narrow neck and a wider base has a vertically movable stand element formed so that a base of a glass is placeable on the stand element, at least two movable holding-down devices which are spaced from one another and in a holding position engage over the base of a glass standing on the stand element, and in a removal position are moved outwards, and a locking mechanism which, when the stand element has been moved downwards locks the holding-down devices against movement from the holding position into the removal position.

Abstract: A beverage container support for supporting a beverage upon a component of a flush valve for use in public restroom facilities includes a support surface upon which a beverage container could be placed as well as a depending skirt that can be used as a display surface for advertisements.

Abstract: A mechanism for releasably retaining an article, e.g. a liquid dispenser, with a base portion is disclosed, in which the dispenser includes a protrusion releasably engageable with the base portion, and the base portion includes locking means adapted to prevent disengagement of the dispenser from the base portion, and the locking means includes a ring which is movable, e.g. by rotation or swiveling action, relative to the base portion to lock or unlock the dispenser from said base portion.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a device for attaching a fuel tank to the leg of a gas grill frame to hold the tank on the grill. However, the device can be manipulated to disengage from the tank so that the tank can be removed from the grill and refilled. The device including an attaching bracket for a attaching the device to the leg of a gas grill frame and a tank clasp for releasably engaging a gas tank positioned on the gas grill frame. The attaching bracket is shaped to fit around the leg of a gas grill frame and snap together or be screwed together to hold the bracket in place. The tank clasp is pivotally connected to the attaching bracket for movement between an engaging position and a releasing position. In the engaging position, the clasp holds the gas tank on the gas grill frame. In the releasing position, the clasp is disengaged from the gas tank so that it can be removed and refilled. The device also includes a stop for holding said tank clasp in the engaging position.

Abstract: The present invention is a tray assembly comprising a holder, at least one tray, at least one securement device, and at least one support element. The holder is designed to fit into the cup holder in an automotive car console and accommodates one beverage container. The trays are joined to and extend outwardly from the holder and accommodate at least one food item. At least one tray is downwardly recessed to better accommodate the food items. The tray assembly is designed so that a plurality of the tray assemblies can be stacked together vertically. The arrangement of the trays is asymmetrical in such a way that a plurality of trays can be placed in closer proximity to a person or object, but do not upset the overall balance of the tray. The tray assembly contains at least one aperture in at least one tray, wherein the aperture acts as a receptacle for at least one container and maintains the containers in the vertical position.

Abstract: Disclosed is a detachable apparatus for securely holding an animal feeding bowl against a wall or fence. The apparatus may be mounted to either the mesh of an animal cage or onto a pair of appropriate supports on a wall, post or other surface. A circular peripheral support is provided for holding the feeding bowl. A pair of slidable locking members are provided in a sleeve in the device, one for detachably engaging the device with openings in the mesh of a fence or with a pair of wall supports, and the other for locking the feeding bowl in place. The removable apparatus of the present invention securely holds the feeding bowl in place so that it is not dislodged or spilled by a large animal.

Abstract: A holder device for holding containers of different sizes and shapes including, but not limited to, cups, plates, dishes and cookware. The holder device includes a base for supporting containers of different sizes and shapes, the base including a plurality of slots formed therein. A plurality of pegs are provided which are slidably received, one each, in the plurality of slots. Each of the plurality of pegs are independently securable against sliding movement in a plurality of positions along the lengths of the plurality of slots to accommodate containers of various sizes and shapes. The plurality of pegs are laterally engageable with a side periphery of a particular container when the container is supported on the base. Upon engagement with the container side periphery, the plurality of pegs are secured from sliding movement to secure the particular container against lateral movement while supported on the base.

Abstract: The present invention is an inventive plant holder, which includes a base, mountable to a vertical surface. The vertical surface is normally expected to be a window frame, but can be other surfaces. The plant holder further includes an arm, swivelably attached to the base. Finally in the broadest embodiment of this invention, the plant holder includes a plant supporter, attachable to the arm.

Abstract: A cup holder mechanism mountable to an armrest of stadium or theater seating operable between a compacted position and an expanded position. The cup holder mechanism comprises a base substantially contoured similar to a portion of the armrest, and provides support for a base of a container when placed thereon. A top member is coupled to the base and has an aperture for receiving the container therein. The top member is movable between the compacted and expanded positions. An intermediate member is coupled between the top member and the base member to provide support for the top member when placed in the expanded position. Also included is a lock for inhibiting displacement of the top member once placed in at least one of the positions. The cup holder mechanism provides support for a spectator's arm on the armrest when placed in the compacted position, while at the same time: providing support for the container when the mechanism is placed in the expanded position.

Abstract: A support device for storing a golf bag and shoes. The support device includes an upper bracket body, a middle bracket body, and a lower bracket body. The upper bracket body includes a rest plate on which a top portion of a golf bag may rest. The middle bracket body includes an elongated stem which mounts against a vertical support. The lower bracket body has a disc plate upon which the bottom of a golf bag may be seated, the disc plate having a bottom surface. In addition, the support device may include a shoe support disposed across the elongated stem or integrated into the lower bracket body or a shoe compartment provided below.

Abstract: An improved spill resistant beverage container holder for use on equipment such as bicycles and lawn mowers to provide easy access to the beverage. Being of the type having a body (99) for holding a beverage container, and a support arm (90) with an integral spring (96) and attachment clip (92). Clip (92) provides pivotal and removable attachment to a generally cylindrical bar and the entire holder is shaped so that it can be injection molded as a single piece in a single-action mold.

Abstract: The invention concerns a method and accessory for splitting wood. The logs are loaded into a ring (2) to essentially fill it and, if desired, are compressed into a tightly packed bundle, splitting taking place using an impact-bar type device.

Abstract: An illuminated cup holder assembly (10,10′) generally includes an elongated waveguide (12,12′), a cup holder bottom portion (14,14′), and a cup holder top portion (16,16′). The cup holder bottom portion (14,14′) includes a waveguide support (22,22′) disposed above a base (18,18′), with at least a portion of the waveguide (12,12′) disposed on the waveguide support. The cup holder top portion (16,16′) includes a shield (24,24′) extending over the waveguide (12,12′). This assembly (10,10′) splits the cup holder in two wherein the two pieces (14,14′ and 16,16′) create a pocket to hold the waveguide (12,12′) in place. In other words, the top and bottom portions (14,14′ and 16,16′) sandwich the waveguide (12,12′) into place.

Abstract: This invention relates to a device (30) for supporting an object, the device comprising a base (1) and at least two brackets (20), the device (30) being configured and arranged such that, in use, each said bracket (20) is adjusted on the base (1) to bear against and support a said object. Desirably the brackets (20) are provided with at least one pawl (23, 24, 25) which, in use, engage corresponding ratchet teeth (4) in the base (1) when the brackets (20) are engaged and slidably adjusted on the base (1) to secure the said object in place.

Abstract: An ornamental device for attachment to a surface comprises at least one sheet of ornamental material having an aperture therethrough and an attachment device. The attachment device includes a post having a width, a proximal end and a distal end. The distal end of the post extends through the aperture of the at least one sheet of ornamental material. The attachment device also includes a base member connected to the proximal end of the post. The attachment device further includes a securement device positioned on the distal end of the post to grippingly engage the post and to resist removal of the securement device from the post. The invention further includes a method for making an ornamental device for attachment to a surface.

Abstract: A device is designed to hold securely a mobile phone dialing device on the steering wheel of an automotive vehicle. The device is formed of a locating member and a restraining member. The locating member is provided at one end thereof with a connection portion for connecting the mobile phone dialing device, and at other end thereof with an arcuate recess corresponding in radian to the steering wheel. The arcuate recess makes an intimate contact with the steering wheel. The restraining member enables the locating member to be detachably fastened with the steering wheel of the automotive vehicle.

Abstract: A docking apparatus for docking a portable data collection terminal in a vehicle comprises a housing which may be fixed to a surface in the interior of the vehicle, terminal cup mounted in the housing, and a pivoting front panel and a lever arm assembly. The lever, urged by a cam, causes the front panel to pivot and secures the data terminal in the docking apparatus for battery charging or data communication.

Abstract: A low profile beverage container holder having a base support for supporting the beverage container and a wall which extends around the base and thereby defines a cavity for receiving the beverage container. The holder is also provided with a wedging structure. In the preferred embodiment, the wedging structure comprises an annular rib disposed in the cavity and projecting upwards from the base support. Thus, when the beverage container is tipped, the annular rib contacts the concavity on the bottom surface of the beverage container and the container is thereby wedged between the annular rib and the low sidewall. A plurality of beverage containers which are adapted to be received within the beverage container holder are also disclosed.

Abstract: A holder for stemmed drinking vessels having a base and a bowl connected by a stem. The holder has a support structure and vessel supports are disposed on the support member to support a plurality of vessels with their stems crossed. In preferred embodiments the support structure is formed symetrically about an axis to define an interior space for receiving the vessels.

Abstract: A holder for a bottle containing a cosmetic, such as nail polish, has a sack-like base portion which contains small particles. An annular container is attached to the mid section of the base portion for removably receiving the bottle. During application of the cosmetic, the ends of the base portion are draped over an arm of leg of the user with the particles providing weight to retain the holder in place. When not being used, the base portion is wrapped around the bottle and the ends of the base portion are fastened together to retain the bottle therein.

Abstract: A cylinder holder is provided for supporting a cylinder while the assembly rests on a generally horizontally oriented work surface. A radially disposed support surface provides for contact with the work surface. A tank contacting chamber is provided which has a tank contacting surface radially disposed therein which contacts a lower tank outer surface of the cylindrical tank in close proximity to a sealed end. The tank contacting chamber also has a plurality of extensions radially disposed therein to extend inward from a lower extent of the tank contacting surface. These extensions contact the sealed end of the cylindrical tank while the cylindrical tank is positioned within the tank contacting chamber. Connection means are provided to position the support surface relative to the tank contacting chamber.

Abstract: An adaptor for holding over-sized beverage containers for use in cylindrical beverage receptacles found in many vehicles, the adaptor having an enlarged upper portion to receive the beverage containers and a lower portion comprising an insertion base sized to fit within the vehicle beverage receptacle. The lower portion is offset from the upper portion such that the device can be used in circumstances where the vehicle receptacle is mounted too closely to a vertical surface or where a pair of vehicle receptacles have a small separation distance.

Abstract: An assembly of a pot for plants and an associated support wherein the pot defines a bottom wall and a surrounding side wall extending upwardly from the bottom wall. The support defines a horizontal surface upon which the bottom wall of the pot is positioned. Pin means extend upwardly from this horizontal surface, and at least one opening is defined by the bottom wall of the pot for receiving the pin means. This arrangement secures the pot on the support surface against the influence of wind, jostling, or other dislodging forces.

Abstract: Reciprocally rotatable complementary surface adhering portions (34 and 44) are provided integral to each of two manufactured objects (30 and 40) to be rotatably adhered, such as a bowl and a holding base. Being complementary in rotation, these adhering portions mobilize the forces of intermolecular attraction in any smooth, viscous, continuously flowable, non-curing liquid (50) compressed into a liquid film (52) across their interface and are rotatable upon each other while adhered. Media for rotatably adhering comprise a variety of liquids, among which are common household products such as honey, syrup, liquid soap, and many other such viscous liquids. Depending upon the viscosity of the liquid employed, portions so adhered at normal room temperatures will temporarily resist a tensile force in excess of 0.454 kg (1 lb) per 6.55 cm.sup.2 (1 inch.sup.2) equivalent to a pull of 13.62 kg (30 lbs) on a bowl having a base adhering radius of 7.93 cm (3.125 inches).

Abstract: An adjustable holding device and method for same wherein the device comprises a base having a top surface and a bottom surface and a carriage having an upper surface and a lower surface, adjacently positioned with the base. Two upright members, each having a first end in a channel in the base and a second end extending through guides on the carriage, hold the article in position. Upon rotation of the base relative to the carriage, the upright members positionally alter to compensate for various sized articles to be secured by the adjustable holding device.

Abstract: A low profile beverage container holder having a base support for supporting the beverage container and a wall which extends around the base and thereby defines a cavity for receiving the beverage container. The holder is also provided with a wedging structure. In the preferred embodiment, the wedging structure comprises an annular rib disposed in the cavity and projecting upwards from the base support. Thus, when the beverage container is tipped, the annular rib contacts the concavity on the bottom surface or the beverage container and the container is thereby wedged between the annular rib and the low sidewall. A plurality of beverage containers which are adapted to be received within the beverage container holder are also disclosed.

Abstract: A holding device for holding containers has a housing, an insert movable relative to the housing between a proximal position in which the container can be clamped between the insert and the housing and a distal position in which the insert is moved away from the housing so that the container can be removed from the device and a new container can be placed between the insert and the housing, and elements for engaging the container when it is located between the insert and the housing so as to reliably hold it in the device. The engaging elements include at least one engaging projection which is elastically urged to a position in which it is hidden in one of the insert and the housing when there is no container between the insert and the housing and which is displaced outwardly of the at least one of the insert and the housing to an extended position when the container is inserted between the insert and the housing and applies a pressure to the engaging elements.

Abstract: An adjustable holder for use in a vehicle to positionally maintain variably sized beverage containers. The holder provides a flat base carrying two upstanding spacedly opposed columns defining a slot therebetween to allow passage of a cup handle therethrough. Each column carries a flexible, circumferentially extending support arm that partially encircle a cylindrical beverage container in opposite directions to overlap and releasably fasten to each other in their outer end parts, in a first species by hook and loop type fabric fastening structure carried on adjacent support arm surfaces and in a second species by a ratchet type fastener. The base of the holder is releasably fastenable on a carpeted surface for positional maintenance by four radially extendible carpet hooks that are biased inwardly by an elastic member interconnecting all hooks. The bottom surface of the base also provides hook and loop type fasteners for optional fastening on solid surfaces such as a dashboard or center console.

Abstract: An oarlock lantern holder device for use in mounting a lantern on a boat gunwale includes an elongated arm and a horizontal split-ring clamp for clamping and holding a lantern and connected to the arm. A vertical shaft portion of the arm is mountable to an oarlock of the boat gunwale for slidably and pivotably moving the arm relative to the oarlock and thereby mounting the arm, split-ring clamp and the lantern therewith for undergoing swinging movement between inboard and outboard positions relative to the boat gunwale.

Abstract: An inertial sensor chassis is disclosed. The system includes a support frame including three alignment pins and two planar mounting surfaces.

Abstract: A bracket for holding a subassembly (i.e., a gear housing or a stern drive) of an inboard/outboard motor in an upright position is presented. The subassembly is removed from a conventional inboard/outboard motor and secured in the bracket for shipping, storage, or repair. The bracket having upper and lower support means disposed thereon for supporting the upper and lower portions respectively of the subassembly.

Abstract: A container holder which may be used to hold or support a beverage container in an automobile by inserting an elongated member with a securing portion between the back rest and seat cushion of a seat, or between the back rests of two adjacent seats. The elongated member with securing portion may be releasably or permanently attached to a receptacle portion used to hold the beverage container. Also, the container holder may have a receptacle portion that can be varied in size to hold different sizes of containers. The container holder can be used on top of a seat cushion or on top of an arm rest.

Abstract: A coaster for use with a beverage can, bottle or other container, the coaster being provided with an absorbent member having a seat sized to receive the bottom or foot of the container and a multiplicity of interconnected capillary spaces sized to receive and safely retain any moisture present or forming as condensate on and running or dripping from the container. Fixed relative to the absorbent member is a coupling member having a series of semi-resilient contact elements positioned to releasably engage the container and couple the coaster to the container as the container is placed on the coaster. The coaster thus remains on the container as it is picked up and moved about by one consuming beverage from the container. Also disclosed are embodiments of the invention having structure for sealably engaging the upper rim of the container to form a closure or cap for the upper end of the container. The various embodiments also are adapted to carry indicia such as advertising and promotional messages.

Abstract: For the transport of blank stacks (22) to a packaging machine, there are re-usable cassettes (21) which have chambers (23) for receiving a multiplicity of blank stacks (22). The cassettes (21) are filled with the blank stacks (22) in a paper factory and are emptied in the region of the packaging machine. The cassettes (21) are designed so that several emptied cassettes (21) can be nested in one another and returned as a space-saving unit to the paper factory. Furthermore, the cassettes (21) are designed so that they can be transported by overhead conveyors and supported on downwardly directed carrier arms (49) which include horizontally directed carrier spars (50) having a step-shaped configuration (60, 62, 64) which also accommodates different sizes of material reels associated with the packaging machine.

Abstract: A golf bag carrier for a motorcycle which is designed for easy attachment and detachment. The carrier includes a support plate with an attached tubular member. The tubular member is used to secure the support plate to the motorcycle by sliding it over the motorcycle foot peg and securing it with a bolt. The golf bag is secured to the support plate through the use of flexible "bungee cord" devices, one end connected to securement holes attached to the support plate and the other end to the golf bag itself. The golf bag may be further secured laterally by another bungee cord connected to the motorcycle. The carrier is easy to attach and detach, and does not require that the motorcycle itself be altered in any way. The carrier may also be used on motorscooters, bicycles, and other small vehicles.

Abstract: A dolly for supporting a tank standing on end is provided with a T-shaped plastic base formed by a crossarm and a leg that are joined by an adjustable interlocking connection. Both ends of the crossarm and the end of the leg remote from the crossarm are provided with arcuate grooves that receive the bead surrounding the bottom of the tank. The heads of fastening screws extend over the grooves to retain the bead therein. A metal axle rod extends through a longitudinal passage in the crossarm. This passage has an open top in the region between the grooves in the crossarm so that a tank on the base engages the rod to be supported directly thereby.