Abstract: The puck for a sample tube includes a housing, a spring device and an end cap. The spring device has an annular base portion and angularly spaced spring arms that extend upwardly from the base portion and then bend downwardly toward the base portion. The end cap includes a hub portion around which the spring device is mounted. The cap with the spring device are fixed at one end of the housing and a portion of the spring arms extend into the interior space of the housing. The downwardly directed portion of the spring arm includes a sample tube engaging portion that is substantially parallel with a central axis of the housing. Thus a sample tube inserted in the puck engages the sample tube engaging portions of the spring arms which exert a biasing force against the sample tube. The spring arms provide an optimum restraining force against the sample tube to permit easy insertion and removal of the sample tube from the puck.

Abstract: The invention comprises a mounting assembly for an image intensifier tube in an optical sight. In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, a mounting assembly (152) may include a housing (154), a retainer (158) and a locking device (177). The housing (154) may be mounted to an optical bench (60). The retainer (158) may engage an image intensifier tube (150) and be coupled to the housing (154). The image intensifier tube (150) may be rotatable relative to the optical bench (60). The locking device (177) may selectively secure the image intensifier tube (150) relative to the optical bench (60).

Abstract: A holder for a caulk tube comprises a rigid cylinder having a bottom with a hole therethrough. The caulk tube fits in the cylinder with the dispensing tip extending through the hole in the bottom of the cylinder. A hanging mechanism allows the holder to be hung from various objects.

Abstract: A surface mountable auto-onsertable component holder (100) includes captivating structures (123, 125, 127 and 129) on opposing walls (101, 103, 115, and 117) to hold an electrical component (200) in place.

Abstract: An improved beverage holder is provided that is particularly well suited for association with the handlebar of a stroller. The beverage holder includes a flattened U-configured clip that is removably positionable over the handlebar. The beverage holder also includes a receptacle. To engage the receptacle with the clip, the receptacle is provided with an outwardly projecting stub shaft having an enlarged head, and one leg of the clip is provided with a keyhole-type slot. When the enlarged head is extended through the enlarged upper end portion of the keyhole slot, the stub shaft is slidably movable in the narrow lower portion of the keyhole slot, thereby engaging the receptacle with the clip.

Abstract: A portable bottle rack, particularly useful for attachment to a fence or similar vertical structure for the purpose of holding sports bottles, includes a base assembly having two parallel elongate rods, a plurality of bottle holders disposed along and connected to both rods of the base assembly, a plurality of hooks connected to one of the two rods of the base assembly for removably hanging the rack, and a plurality of adjustable straps connected at one end to the other of the two rods, each strap having a releasable hook at its opposite end and a quick release buckle between the two ends, for securing the rack. Utility hooks are also provided to facilitate hanging articles from the rack.

Abstract: A beverage holder which comprises an elongated member having a pointed, ground penetrating tip, a container carrier dimensioned to receive a beverage container such as an aluminum can containing soda, beer, or the like, and a pivotal coupling assembly for coupling the container carrier to the elongated member, the carrier being selectively angularly positionable into an upright orientation relative to the elongated member regardless of the angular position of the latter relative to the ground. Illustratively, the elongated member may be configured with an axial bore dimensioned and arranged to receive and support the butt-end or handle portion of a fishing pole, the thus configured beverage holding assembly functioning also as a fishing pole holder.

Abstract: A holder for pliers and similar tools contains a body with a bore passing into the body from the top surface and extending at least substantially through the body. The bore has a narrow part that is wider than the tool in its closed position and narrower than the tool in its open position. A divider extends through the bore from the front surface to the back surface. The upper surface of the divider is at or below the narrow part of the bore. When the working pieces of a pair of pliers or similar tool are placed into the body through the top opening of the bore, the post forces the working pieces apart so that the handles are also forced apart and so that the tool is readily accessible and yet resists dislodgment if the holder is subjected to rapid upward and downward movement.

Abstract: An improved apparatus for instrument gauge holders which are precision made to fit each gauge properly so they prevent excessive vibration and damage. These holders can easily be properly located to increase the visibility of the gauges, and, importantly, it is not necessary to alter the original factory dash design.

Abstract: A toothpaste tube and toothbrush holder is disclosed for holding various sized and shaped toothpaste tubes. The toothpaste tube holder includes slots for ease of access of the toothpaste tube and for providing a wedging action for securely holding the toothpaste tube in a rolled-up position when not in use. The holder also provides a plurality of recessed shelves for holding other types of toothpaste containers. Finally, the device comprises an enclosed cavity for holding toothbrushes, the cavity being accessible from a removable base tray.

Abstract: An umbrella holder includes a container adapted to receive an umbrella handle. A clamp secures the container to a frame member of a golf cart or the like. A lever support has a pair of opposing arms connected on opposite sides of a slot formed in the container. A latch or lever is positioned between the opposing arms and is pivotable about a pivot axis extending therebetween. The latch has a boss that is receivable in a locking aperture formed in one of the opposing arms. A protrusion formed on the latch is moveable into the container via the slot in response to pivoting the latch between the opposing arms. The protrusion and the inside wall of the container coact to form an interstice smaller than the diameter of the umbrella handle when the boss is received in the receiving aperture.

Abstract: A container holder assembly includes a housing which forms a generally cylindrical recess and a shelf surface which extends radially outwardly from an upper end of the recess. A sector shaped collar member is pivotally coupled to the housing and is pivotal from a first position wherein it is oriented away from the shelf surface and to a second position wherein it at least partially overlaps the shelf surface. The collar member and the shelf surface form an opening therebetween which is smaller than the upper end of the recess when the collar member is in the first position. The collar has a tab which is received in slots in outer wall which extends around the open end of the recess.

Abstract: A mountable holder for hair appliances comprising a base which may be mounted to a door or a wall, appliance securing members selectively mounted in discrete locking positions allowing access to the hair appliances to be personalized ergonomically to the characteristics of the user.The present invention discloses a novel connecting system comprising male connectors and complementary female means for receiving which allow for angularly distinct locking positions relative to a securely positioned base.Moreover, a preferred embodiment of the invention provides a heat resistant tube or inner sleeve employed for the tube of an appliance securing member to safely contain the heated barrel of a curling iron.

Abstract: A hair appliance storage cabinet including a housing that has a pair of upper side walls, a top wall and a bottom wall. The pair of upper side walls each have a first long end edge that is attached and a second long end edge. The pair of upper side walls each have a first short end edge and a second short end edge. The top wall is attached to each of the first short end edges and the bottom wall being attached to each of the second short end edges. The pair of upper side walls each have an interior surface. One of the upper side walls has a plurality of J-hook members coupled to the interior surface. One other of the upper side walls has a plurality of storage tubes coupled to the interior surface. Lastly, a supporting base has a pair of lower side walls and a generally rectangular front panel. The pair of lower side walls are attached to the bottom wall of the housing for supporting the housing above a receiving surface.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for securing a trash bag in a container is disclosed, where the apparatus has a substantially flat main body. The main body has a front surface and a back surface and the back surface has a mounting member attached thereto. A retaining tab extends substantially perpendicular from the front surface of the main body. A central membrane is located on the retaining tab and has a number of slits which form a number of flaps in the membrane, which deform when pressed to received and retain the trash bag.

Abstract: A dual cup holder apparatus (10) includes a housing (16) formed with a pocket (18) therein and extending through a top side (20) and front side (22) forming a first cup holder (12). A second cup holder (14) is pivotally connected to the housing (16) and with the first cup holder (12) to vertically rotate into the first cup holder (12) in a stored position and to vertically rotate out of the first cup holder (12) to a use position allowing both cup holders (12,14) to receive beverage containers.

Abstract: A simple rugged holder for supporting a box of toilet seat covers for use in a portable toilet includes a front, sides, bottom and a mounting flange for attachment to a wall of the portable toilet. The holder is preferably made of molded plastic in one piece, the flange connecting the sides and bottom to define a space within which the box of seat covers is supported. A stiffening member is disposed along a top front edge of the front and serves also to guide the insertion of a box of seat covers into the defined space. The height, width and depth of the space are selected to allow easy insertion of a box of seat covers yet providing a sufficiently firm grip on the box to prevent inadvertent extraction from the holder when users forcefully remove tissue seat covers. An alternative embodiment is made of sheet metal.

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: A holder for supporting a bottle or container in an inverted position, wherein a member having substantially cylindrically-shaped outer configuration is provided with a receptacle opening for receiving a container cap or closure for holding and supporting the container in an inverted condition, and a pair of oppositely disposed facing surfaces, are provided with one facing surface forming a base on which the holder is adapted to rest on a support.

Abstract: A tom-tom holder includes a mounting plate for fixedly mounting a tom-tom drum to the tom-tom holder. The mounting plate defines a central slot and two side slots. The tom-tom holder further includes two fastening strips, a fastening plate, a gasket and a cap being connected to the mounting plate by extending screws through the fastening strips, the fastening plate, the side slots defined by the mounting plate, the gasket to be threadedly engage with the cap, a locking plate fixedly connected with the fastening plate, a shaft being extended through the cap, the gasket, the central slot of the mounting plate, the fastening plate and the locking plate and defining a locking tab engaging with a bottom face of the locking plate, and a locking nut being screwed onto a threaded portion defined on the shaft to exert a clamping forge to fixedly and tightly connect the above mentioned for constituting the tom-tom holder in accordance with the present invention together.

Abstract: A bicycle lock bracket for use with a lock that has an elongated portion with a free end when the lock is open. The bracket includes at least one spline on the elongated portion and a body fastened to the bicycle frame. The spline is either integral with the elongated portion or is on a collar affixed to the elongated portion. The body includes a hub with an opening for receiving the elongated portion. At least one groove in the inner wall of the opening mates with the spline. If there is more than one groove, they are spaced equidistantly about the opening. The elongated portion is prevented from traveling completely through the opening by a shoulder on the collar or a stop at the end of at least one groove. The body includes a seat for fastening the body to the bicycle frame.

Abstract: A container holding assembly for a vehicle including an interior trim panel having an inside surface and an outside surface. Container holding assembly comprises an arcuate support member and a cylindrically-shaped net of flexible material including a top end annular border defining an opening and a bottom end annular border. The net top end annular border is secured to the support member so that the net is adapted to be suspended in a free state from the support member. The support member is constructed from a one-piece wire form, having a substantially circular shape, defining a closed end portion terminating in parallel end portions laterally spaced apart a predetermined dimension. The trim panel includes a pair of holes extending through the trim panel. The holes are laterally spaced apart a dimension equal to the predetermined dimension of the parallel end portions so that the end portions may be inserted therein in a removably retained manner.

Abstract: An archery bow holder for holding an archery bow in a desired position and orientation by supporting an archery bow counterweight from a surface. The archery bow holder comprises a bow counterweight support and a threaded shaft extending therefrom. The threaded shaft is twisted into the surface; and the bow counterweight is inserted into the bow counterweight support, thereby supporting the archery bow from the surface.

Abstract: A fixture for holding a natural material such as tree branches for the purposes of constructing a camouflage screen, the fixture utilizing a section of metal conduit bent into an acute angle, with a metal fastener crimped at the apex of the bend; the fastener can be an elongate wood screw or an elongate bolt having an angular bend along its length. The fastener is affixed to the apex of the conduit bend by a weldment.

Abstract: This is a wall holder for an arced and handled shaving device. The holder includes an arced holding portion.

Abstract: An ice scoop holder includes a flat back member, two flat side members which extend normally outwardly from the back member and have inwardly turned flanges. The back member, the side members, and flanges form a hollow, free-from-obstruction cavity to receive and support a scoop.

Abstract: A remote control stand for storing and organizing remote control units for consumer-type electronic devices including an outer housing having a base portion and an interior chamber having an access opening in connection therewith located at the top of the housing; and first and second resilient members adjacently disposed within the interior chamber in a manner such that a portion of a remote control may be placed between the adjacent surfaces of the first and second resilient members through the access opening. The resilient members are preferably covered with a friction reducing cover on at least an area of the resilient member contacting portions of a remote control.

Abstract: A quick release mount and various cooperatively structured accessories providing a bicycle with structuring for the ready attachment and detachment of a wide variety of the accessories such as cargo platforms and baskets, child seats and video/camera mounts and the like. The mount includes a first mount member or portion secured to a bike such as in an end of a tube of the bike frame or a tube attachable to the bike and left in place after attachment. A second mount member or portion of each accessory is interconnectable with the first mount member. A lock member preferably utilizing spring ball detents on a lock pin shaft is utilized to releasably interlock the first and second mount members together to prevent unwanted separation. The lock member is manually disengagable preferably with a disengagement push button to allow wanted separation of the first and second mount members for rapid and simple swapping of one accessory with another.

Abstract: A drive for providing an air stream for generating vapor from a wick or ceramic wafers or discs containing vaporizable deordorant. The drive includes a socket assembly in which a socket for a motor of larger dimensions and a socket for a motor of smaller dimensions are mounted back-to-back. The mounting of the assembly in the deodorant apparatus is reversible so that either socket can receive the corresponding motor for driving the air.

Abstract: A tool holder includes at least one fixing seat mounted on a guide rail for horizontal sliding movement and provided with a slot hole for receiving stem tools of different sizes, with an elastic press sheet disposed within the hole for urging the tool against a rear wall portion to secure the tool in proper position. A hook is provided at a front portion of the fixing seat for supporting tools with holes, such as a box spanner. The holder may include a plurality of fixing seats disposed in a vertical array and horizontally offset from each other to facilitate the storage and access of a large number of tools.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a holder for balloons, flowers or the like on sticks, comprising a holder element having a mounting surface adapted to be securely attached to a support structure by attachment element located on the mounting surface. At least one receptacle of predetermined depth is adapted to tightly hold a lower portion of the stick by a secure elements located within the receptacle, wherein the secure means adapted to securely hold a stick of various diameters. The mounting surface is adapted to be securely attached to a vertical wall or fixture, and wherein a longitudinal centerline of the receptacle is tilted away from the mounting surface to provide less displacement and reduction of bending moment of an upper end of a stick having a balloon or flower attached, which in turn allows reduction of the peeling force applied to the attachment elements. The angle between the longitudinal centerline of the receptacle and the mounting surface is at least 1/2 degree.

Abstract: An induced-draft fan pipe mounting device for mounting an induced-draft fan pipe to an electric soldering iron, including a mounting strip mounted around the handle of the electric soldering iron and having a series of through holes along the length, two connecting plates connected together by a screw to hold the mounting strip on the handle of the electric soldering iron, each connecting plate having a first lug at one side inserted through one through hole on the mounting strip and overlapped on a back side of the mounting strip, and two opposite second lugs respectively covered over the back side of the mounting strip; and an induced-draft fan pipe holder having two lugs at one end respectively fastened to either two adjacent through holes on the mounting strip, a holding device at an opposite, which receives the induced-draft fan pipe.

Abstract: The invention is a holder for hair drying and shaping implements. The holder has front and rear sections with each section having a number of vertically-oriented thru-bores. Each thru-bore is open at its top and bottom ends and also has a side, slot-like opening. The top surface of the front section of the holder is inclined relative to a horizontally-oriented plane. The bores located in the holder's front section are designed to receive the handle portion of hair drying or shaping implements. The bores in the rear section of the holder are designed to releasably receive the electrical cords of the hair drying or shaping implements.

Abstract: This invention relates to a clamping and holding device and more particularly to a clamping and holding device which can be attached to articles such as patio chairs to mount a holder for umbrellas and the like in a variety of positions. The device provides a first clamping arm and a second clamping arm pivotally connected to one another to engage an article. A holder extending laterally from the first clamping arm is provided to hold a tray, umbrella or the like. The holder may be locked in a variety of positions. A cam, cam follower and locking member or nut and bolt system prevents the inadvertent opening of the clamping arms.

Abstract: A lock supporter made according to this invention has an oval channel with grooves disposed at the circumference of the upper and lower ends of the channel, respectively. A slot is provided at the front portion of the channel and a projected rib is provided at the lower position of the slot with a bracket disposed at the left side of the slot. The left side of the bracket is extended upward and a clipping member is provided at the top position. A pair of supporting blocks are provided at the lower position of the bracket. An oval rotating body is inserted into the channel through its length. The upper portion and lower ends of the oval rotating body are provided with ribs engaging the grooves. A U-type bracket is located in the rotating body. A groove disposed at the underside of the U-type bracket engages one of a plurality of ribs provided at the exterior surface of the rotating body, to hold the oval rotating body in a desired position.

Abstract: A rack assembly for pickup trucks for devices with handles of varying lengths comprising of a bracket assembly formed of an inverted L-shaped number with a vertical portion and a horizontal portion, the bracket having a plurality of apertures through the vertical portion; a plurality of hollow cylindrical members secured in a vertical orientation parallel with each other adjacent to the exterior edge of the horizontal component of the L-shaped members, each of the cylindrical members having an open upper and lower end; and a cup shaped member having an open upper end and a closed lower end with an interior diameter to fit over the exterior diameter of the lower extent of each cylindrical member, the cup shaped members adapted to overlay the lower extent of the cylindrical members to a predetermined extent, a horizontal radially disposed threaded aperture extending through an upper extent of each cup shaped member.

Abstract: A glass holder is provided which is used to hold a glass stably at the edge of a dish. It has a glass holding body shaped like a cup and a cylindrical mounting frame vertically extending from the underside of the bottom of the glass holding body. The mounting frame is cut horizontally halfway around to form a mounting section so that the edge of a dish can freely be inserted into or removed from the mounting section.

Abstract: A holding bracket is provided to engage the inner rod of a vehicular sun visor. The bracket has a semispherical outer surface with a diametrical slot containing an engaging socket. The bracket eliminates exposed sharp engaging surfaces that can be hazardous and provides a stylish means for accomplishing the holding function.

Abstract: This invention relates to a clamping device and more particularly to a clamping device which can be attached to articles such as patio chairs to mount a holder for umbrellas and the like in a variety of positions. The device comprises a main body including a barrel and a first clamping arm extending laterally in one direction from one end of said barrel, a second clamping arm pivotally mounted at the other end of said barrel and adapted to cooperate with the first clamping arm to engage an article upon which the clamping device is to be mounted, a holder extending laterally from said one end of said barrel in a direction other than said one direction, means for mounting said holder on said barrel to provide a position permitting pivotal movement and a position in which the holder is locked, spring means within the barrel acting to bias the mounting means to a locked position while permitting movement of the mounting means to the position permitting pivotal movement.

Abstract: A lightweight molded golf putter holder for attachment to a golf bag is described. The holder has a generally U-shaped clip portion and a tubular body portion integral with the clip portion. The tubular body portion has a side opening which permits the insertion of a tapered putter shaft at the smaller diameter of the shaft but not at the larger diameter end of the shaft. In this way when the putter shaft is inserted into the holder, it cannot be removed until the putter is again lifted from the holder.

Abstract: An apparatus for hanging a rechargeable electric shaver (24) on a wall or door of a cabinet during recharging and other periods of non-use. The apparatus includes a receptacle (22) into which the lower end of the electric shaver (24) is inserted and supported in a generally vertical orientation, and further includes a hood (20) which covers the shaving head portion (40) of the electric shaver (24) in order to protect the shaving head from dirt, dust, water or damage. The receptacle (22) may include a battery charging unit for charging electric shavers which do not have built-in chargers.

Abstract: At least two rod-holding units are mounted on a substantially vertical, elongated flat surface. Each of the units has a mounting flange that holds a bracket in a vertical plane, normal to the flat surface. Each of the brackets has a central opening within which a diaphragm of flexible material is secured. The flexible material is cut into a series of wedges between a centrally-located hole and the central opening of the bracket. The wedges are intended to flex in either direction to accomodate any portion of a rod, and hold it. Each of the wedges has a series of lateral ridges, to grip the adjacent portions of the rod, and hollows molded into the flexible material, between the centrally-located hole and the central openings, to increase the flexibility of the outer portions of the wedges.

Abstract: A drink holder consists of a holder and a rectangular insulation blanket. The holder has a tab fitting between a window glass and an automobile's inner door panel, a connector joining the tab and a hook mating with its counterpart on the insulation blanket. On the upper longer side of the insulation blanket, there is a ring structure with a cross section of a hook corresponding to the hook of the holder. A flexible hook and loop band encloses the shorter sides of the insulation blanket allowing it to accommodates drink containers with different diameters. The insulation blanket also has a stopper located on its inner side wall preventing the drink container from sliding through.

Abstract: A container holder assembly (20) for use in a vehicle for support of an elongated container (22) in a substantially vertical orientation. The holder assembly (20) comprises a base (24) having a wall (28), and a substantially rigid retaining collar (26). The collar (26) is mounted to the base (24) and defines an opening (30) dimensioned to receive the container (22) therethrough. A flexible sleeve (32) is mounted to the collar (26) and extends around and downwardly from the collar (26) to define a passageway (34) which is formed to receive the container (22) when positioned through the opening (30). An elastic band (36) is mounted to one of the base (24) and the sleeve (32) and is positioned below the retaining collar (26). Further, the band (36) extends around the passageway (34) and is sufficiently resilient to substantially perimetrically and laterally support the container (22) about a midportion thereof.

Abstract: A holder for an infant nurser bottle includes an elongated strap-like member which is formed at one end so as to be looped around a securing member and formed at the other end so as to cooperate with a lower bottle girdling strap secured thereto to provide a harness for nesting the bottom and lower circumference of the bottle. An upper girdling strap is secured to the elongated strap-like member for girdling the upper circumference of the bottle.

Abstract: Apparatus for installing and displaying exterior decorative lighting on a supporting structure such as the roof of a residence or office building. The apparatus comprises a base portion, face portion and a hinge assembly. The face portion has at least one means adapted for receiving a decorative light bulb and socket assembly. The base portion is adapted for insertion between adjoining layers of shingles or other building materials. The face portion is fastened to the base portion by means of the hinge assembly. The hinge assembly permits multiple positioning and adjustments of the display angle of the face portion, such as either perpendicular or parallel to the base portion.

Abstract: A holster for supporting an elongated hand-held instrument, when the instrument is not in use, comprises at least one clip, and a frame, for securing a contamination barrier around the instrument and for allowing the instrument to be inserted into, and withdrawn from, the interior of the barrier; and a support for the frame. The holster is of use for intake nozzles of medical and dental operating room suction equipment.

Abstract: A telescoping support bracket for providing convenient installation of wall mounted speakers and the like comprises a body attachable to an architectural structure such as a wall or ceiling and a telescoping member slidably movable relative to the body to which a bezel may be attached. The bezel is configured to receive and attach the desired component. Movement of the telescoping member relative to the body provides depth adjustment to compensate for varying wall covering thickness such that a desired surface of the component may be mounted flush with the outside surface of the architectural structure. Thus, a speaker, for example, may be quickly mounted with the grill flush to the outside surface of a wall. The telescoping mount bracket of the present invention thereby eliminates the need to perform a custom installation wherein custom brackets and/or other fixtures must typically be fabricated.

Abstract: A bowl stabilizer device for use with mixing bowls or the like in food preparation wherein a round or semi-round bowl bottom is present. The bowl stabilizer resiliently engages a portion of the bowl base conforming to the bowl diameter and angular inclination of the bowl portion providing for resistance of co-planar movement with the resting surface. The bowl stabilizer has a contoured endless coil configuration for overlapping engagement with the bowl.

Abstract: Holder apparatus independently mountable on the rail of a bed for releasably holding a patient communication device. The holder apparatus includes a housing having a passageway extending between its upper and lower ends. A protrusion extends from the housing into the passageway at a location between the upper and lower ends to hold communication devices which are too small to be held in position at the holder upper end.