Abstract: A hanger bar for supporting a recessed light fixture is attachable to ceiling joists or a T-bar grid of a drop down ceiling. First and second bars of the hanger bar slide and telescope. First and second spring clips are detachably coupled to the brackets at the ends of the first and second bars, respectively. Each of the first and second clips has a pair of downwardly extending arms bent inwardly toward one another, a first leg extending from a first arm, a second leg extending from a second arm, and an outwardly-extending foot on the second leg. The spring clips snap on to the T-bar grid. Each bracket includes a nail that is angled away from the hanger bar and downward so that the nail head is below the level of the hanger bar. The angled nails enable easy hammer strikes to attach the hanger bar to ceiling joists without accidental hammer blows to the hanger bar.

Abstract: Support structure for solar collector, of the type used in cylindrical parabolic collectors to support the cylindrical parabolic reflector and the absorbing tube, characterized in that it comprises a main bearing structure on which a plurality of support arms for the parabolic mirrors are supported, said main bearing structure being formed by two rectangular lattice grids, a top one and another bottom one, in a parallel and overlaying arrangement, linked together by four laterally-disposed mini-lattices, in twos at each end, and by a plurality of external lateral ties bars and internal diagonal tie bars. The present invention provides the main advantages of a reduction in the number of grids needed in the construction of the bearing structure, with a notable reduction in weight and volume for transport whilst maintaining the necessary rigidity of the assembly, with the consequent economic saving.

Abstract: A slide rail structure disposed between a chassis and a rack is provided. The slide rail structure includes a first slide rail, a slider, a first connecting part and a second connecting part. The first slide rail is fixed on the rack. The slider is slidably connected to the first slide rail. The first connecting part is suitable for fixing on the chassis. The second connecting part is disposed on the slider and slidably connected to the first connecting part. The chassis slides on the first slide rail through the slider, the first connecting part and the second connecting part.

Abstract: A support device includes a support arm and a support plate in which the support arm has two opposite clamps each having an arrangement for laterally moving a height adjustment mechanism so that after performing both vertical and horizontal adjustments of the clamps pressing pivotably connected arm members will secure a visual display (e.g., computer LCD display) onto the support plate.

Abstract: Provided herein is an item holder assembly that includes an attachment mechanism for attaching the assembly to an object such as a laptop computer, an item support or holder, and a member for connecting the attachment mechanism to the item holder or support.

Abstract: Applicable in installations with two reaction bars attached to a first and a second piece, arranged above two actuators, also attached to the first and second piece for producing the relative displacement between both pieces. It comprises a support located between the reaction bars, fastened to them, covering at least their upper part; each reaction bar having at least one first cable, located above the surface of the support and whose ends are attached to the confronting side walls of an actuator; some vertical arms attached to the support and to two horizontal parallel bars, located between the confronting side faces of the actuators; at least one second cable located around each one of the horizontal parallel bars that are fastened to the side face of an actuator so that, when an actuator is disconnected from the first or second piece, it is kept retained by means of the device.

Abstract: A wireless transceiver includes a mechanical key, a resin case having a hollow space that accepts the mechanical key and a reinforcement for reinforcing the resin case. The hollow space in the resin case is defined by a combination of a thin wall and a thick wall, and the resin case has the reinforcements made from a thin metal plate in the hollow space at two positions spaced by a predetermined length along a longitudinal direction of the mechanical key being accepted therein. Each of the reinforcements bridges the thin wall and the thick wall that is adjacent to the thin wall.

Abstract: A mounting apparatus includes a bracket (10) for receiving a storage device (90) defining a plurality of apertures (92). An aperture (126) and four holes (125) are defined in a wall (12) of the bracket. A slidable member (30) is movably attached to the wall. A retention member (50) is slidable relative to the slidable member in first direction and second directions generally perpendicular to each other. Four latches (513) are formed on the retention member. A switch member (70) is pivotally attached to the wall. When the switch member is driven outside from the aperture of the bracket by the storage device, the slidable member is urged by the switch member to move away from the switch member in the first direction, and the retention member is moved in the second direction to drive said latch through said hole for engaging in said aperture of the storage device.

Abstract: Devices and methods are provided for detachably securing cans for use in plumbing, painting, construction, and home improvement. The devices are configured for mounting a structure such as a ladder, scaffold, bench, tool box, saw horse, table, railing, pipe, wood, lumber, metal, or plastic support or other object and further configured for detachably securing cans, such as cans containing PVC glue or primer for a plumber's use. In one device, the securing members have two arms configured to be arranged in an open state for receiving the can with substantially zero insertion force. In that device, the arms have end portions with latching members configured to join together in a first engagement position with the can. In a closed state, the latching members are in a partially overlapping configuration that pulls the arms tightly around the circumference of the can and thereby supplies a compression fit with high pull-apart strength.

Abstract: An apparatus for holding paint brushes on buckets includes a T-shaped member, hooks, and a clip. The hooks are located upon an upper region of the T-shaped member and are spaced substantially equidistant from each other on opposite sides of the upper region of said T-shaped member, the clip being located upon opposite side of T-shaped member from the hooks.

Abstract: In one embodiment, an apparatus for supporting a peripheral device includes a yoke that is adapted to attach to a rear of a display, the yoke including at least one arm that is adapted to extend to a side of the display so that an end of the at least one arm is positioned adjacent a side edge of the display, the end including a peripheral device mounting element.

Abstract: An adjustable mouse support for use with a base is provided with an elongated member, a mounting member, a bracket and a platform. The elongated member has a first pivot axis with the mounting member and a second pivot axis with the bracket. The mounting member and the bracket are located at opposite sides of the elongated member. The platform is pivotally mounted to the bracket about a third pivot axis. The first and second pivot axes are parallel to one another and allow for rotation of the elongated member and the bracket within a vertical plane. The third pivot axis is perpendicular to the first and second pivot axes and allows for rotation of the platform within a horizontal plane. The first pivot axis can be locked.

Abstract: A display device for a bottle includes a pedestal, and a display panel for holding and retaining the bottle. The display panel is formed of two transparent shells extending upwardly from the pedestal, each shell being provided with a recess and being moveable, with respect to the pedestal, between a closed position in which the shells are adjacent and in which the recesses together from an internal cavity the shape of which is complementary with the shape of the bottle, and an open position in which the shells are spaced from each other.

Abstract: A method is for manufacturing a support member for supporting a rotary member having a shaft. The support member is detachably assembled in an image-forming device. The support member has a pair of side plates opposed to each other through the rotary member. Each of the side plate receives the shaft of the rotary member. The method includes forming the pair of side plates through a punching process using the same die.

Abstract: A wall mountable razor holder is provided. The razor holder has two pairs of curved arms extending from a back plate and wall mounting structure, such as a suction cup. The razor holder retains a safety razor at least one of two alternate positions. A head down position will ensure adequate drainage from the razor to ensure an erodable shaving aid body member of the razor will not soften from unnecessary contact with water. A head up position will be more familiar to a user.

Abstract: A hook-on type rail includes a main body, a front hooking member adjustably connected to a rear end of the main body, and a second hooking member adjustably connected to a front end of the main body. The first hooking member has two sideward projected hooks for firmly located in two insertion holes on a rear post of a sectional rack. The second hooking member includes two sideward projected lugs for fitly inserting into two insertion holes on a front post of the sectional rack to prevent the rail from moving up or down, and two vertically movable hooks bearing against one side of the two lugs for extending into and hooking on the same insertion holes to firmly hold the rail to the front post. Therefore, the rail may be stably hooked on the posts of the sectional rack for a drawer or the like to safely slide thereon.

Abstract: A holder (10) for holding surfcraft S comprises a first member (12) and a second member (14) projecting from a base (16). At least one of the first or second members is able to flex with respect to the base. The first and second members are spaced such that a surfcraft may be positioned sideways and interferingly between the members, whereby the at least one member can flex to receive the surfcraft interferingly therebetween.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the invention are directed to a system for removably mounting a signal testing unit to a suitable vehicle surface, and optionally providing for an electrical connector to a power source, GPS antenna, and cellular antennas such that moving a signal testing unit from one vehicle to another can be accomplished more easily. The mounting system includes a connector plate that is attachable to a vehicle surface and includes a plurality of guide pins extending perpendicularly from the connector plate. Guide pin receivers are attached to at least two faces of a signal testing unit and, when each guide pin receiver slidably engages each of the guide pins, movement of the signal testing unit relative to the connector plate is prevented.

Abstract: A mounting system for providing resilient mounting of a display device at a defined tilt angle. A surface mounting bracket configured to be attached to a mounting surface includes an engagement member and an engagement lip which are in communication with at least one engagement feature disposed on a display device bracket configured to be attached to a display device such as a flat panel television. The engagement feature, engagement lip, and engagement member are configured such that communication among these features results in an assembly that is resilient to inadvertent physical contact with the display device. The display device bracket is tiltable with respect to the surface mounting bracket, providing a defined tilt angle of the display device. Provision of a plurality of engagement features disposed on the display device bracket offers alternative assembly configurations, each capable of having defined tilt angles.

Abstract: The storage and display package for batteries is a blister pack that can be secured in a vertical position on cabinet doors, sheds and RV walls. The package allows the user to access individual batteries from the front or top of the package, while the package is secured in such locations. The package may have a perforated, removable top section or a reclosable flap on the front of the package. The package may alternatively include a clip that may be removed from the package and secured in the stated locations with the batteries held in the clip. The package and clip may alternatively be modified to support both batteries and a household device that uses the batteries.

Abstract: A handle securing device for securing handles of pots and pans. There is: a base member. Coupled to the base member are: a first vertical barrier member; a second vertical barrier member; and an attachment mechanism. The attachment mechanism includes a suction cup. The first and second vertical barrier members are substantially rigid, substantially curved, and substantially identical. The first vertical barrier member is removably coupled to the base member at a first attachment port; and the second vertical barrier member is removably coupled to the base member at a second attachment port. There is: a third vertical barrier member, removably coupleable to the first attachment port; and a fourth vertical barrier member, removably coupleable to the second attachment port.

Abstract: A mounting system for adjustably mounting a flat panel display to a support medium. The system consists of a frame assembly that can be attached to a support medium. One or more adjustable mounts are attached to the frame assembly, and a flat panel display is attached to the adjustable mounts. Each adjustable mount can extend from a retracted position to an extended position in order to tilt the flat panel display and provide an optimum viewing angle to a viewer. As the adjustable mount extends, the center of gravity of the attached flat panel display moves in approximately a horizontal plane, enabling the display to be tilted by a user with a minimum amount of applied force. In some embodiments, a friction assembly is provided to maintain the selected position of each adjustable mount.

Abstract: A wireless communication device includes a removable panel (100), a base cover (200) and a latching assembly (300). The removable panel has a first mounting portion (120). The base cover has a second mounting portion (240) corresponding to the first mounting portion of the removable panel. The latching assembly includes a lacking fastener (320) and a coil spring (340), wherein the latching assembly is effective to nail the removable panel into the housing through the first mounting portion and the second mounting portion. Therefore, it is simple, tight and easy for current invention using the latching assembly to fix the removable panel to the base cover, or to disassemble the removable panel away.

Abstract: A rebar support bracket for use in forming concrete structures formed so as to be saddled over a supported rebar member. The bracket member is configured to be spaced a predetermined distance away from a form member and has an upper and lower generally C-shaped appendage to receive transverse running rebar members.

Abstract: A mounting bracket for securing one or a pair of article holders to a land or sea craft to facilitate the carrying of articles on the craft; the mounting bracket comprising a non-circular body with opposing flat surfaces and threaded holes extending centrally through the body; a V-notch at one end of the body extending into one flat face and holes through the body at opposite sides of the V-notch and a threaded bore in the end of the body remote from the V-notch; the threaded bores being adapted to reserve a shank of an article holder; and a channel member to fit co-operably over the non-circular body and to hold a pair of spaced apart article holders, while being secured to the body member by a bolt threaded into the body member.

Abstract: A retaining device includes bearing units (1111, 1112, 1121 1122) that float-mount a flat screen (2000) and that are preferably each provided with at least one elastic-positioning element (11210) and a vibration damping element (11220). The elastic-positioning element preferably includes a cylinder-shaped hard rubber spacer element (11211). The vibration-damping element (11220) preferably includes a damper with an annular plate-shaped housing and a gel filling (11221). Vibrations and shocks are introduced substantially centrally into the vibration-damping element via a tappet (11224). The retaining device is advantageously used in an electronic display device to float-mount a flat screen, configured e.g. as an LCD display unit, in combination with a touch screen as a contact-sensitive unit.

Abstract: A system for suspending a free-hanging shade material in an architectural opening includes a panel of shade material and brackets that can be mounted to the top edge of the framework around the architectural opening even when the top edge is not straight or horizontally disposed. The top edge of the panel has reinforcement strips operatively connected thereto which are releasably connected to the brackets. The system is useful in conventional rectangular architectural openings or openings of unusual shapes and sizes such as semi-circular or having an inclined top edge.

Abstract: A system for detachable suspension of shelves (5), drawers or the like from essentially vertially positioned supporting elements (1) with slots or grooves (3). Plate-shaped brackets (4) are adapted to carry said shelves (5) and, by means of hook-shaped portions (7), are adapted to be inserted into a selected slot (3) for suspension of the brackets (4) from the supporting elements (1). The system also comprises a frame (14) which carries said shelves (5) and which can be detachably fastened to a pair of neighbouring brackets (4) by means of ears (20) which protrude from the frame (14) and which are inserted into L-shaped grooves (9) in the respective brackets (4). The frame (14) is locked onto the brackets (4) by means of locking elements (21) which protrude from the frame (14) and which are moved into engagement with the grooves (9), slots (25), indentations (26) or holes (27) in the brackets (4).

Abstract: A windshield storage device operable for mounting a detachable/removable windshield on a wall structure includes a frame structure, one or more brackets connected to the frame structure, wherein the one or more brackets are operable for attaching the frame structure to the wall structure, and one or more receiving mechanisms connected to the frame structure, wherein the one or more receiving mechanisms are operable for receiving one or more attachment mechanisms of the detachable/removable windshield. The frame structure includes an upper member, a lower member, and two side members. The one or more brackets are operable for fixedly or removably attaching the frame structure to the wall structure. The windshield storage device also optionally includes a headlight connected to the frame structure and two turn signal lights connected to the frame structure and a power supply coupled to the frame structure.

Abstract: A retaining device includes bearing units (1111, 1112, 1121 1122) that float-mount a flat screen (2000) and that are preferably each provided with at least one elastic-positioning element (11210) and a vibration damping element (11220). The elastic-positioning element preferably includes a cylinder-shaped hard rubber spacer element (11211). The vibration-damping element (11220) preferably includes a damper with an annular plate-shaped housing and a gel filling (11221). Vibrations and shocks are introduced substantially centrally into the vibration-damping element via a tappet (11224). The retaining device is advantageously used in an electronic display device to float-mount a flat screen, configured e.g. as an LCD display unit, in combination with a touch screen as a contact-sensitive unit.

Abstract: A dual extrusion hinged sign hanger hangs from the ceiling and holds signs, banners, posters, and any other sheet type of display material. Display material can be easily changed within a smooth non-damaging holder portion which opens for free non-friction insertion of the display material. The closure has flexible tabs on one side and a smooth flexible curved surface to hold the display material against the tabs. The closure acts perpendicularly to the display material with a snap together closure that does not come in contact with the display material.

Abstract: A backstop support assembly for a shelving unit for supporting a backstop member to prevent items from falling off open back shelving units. The backstop support assembly for a shelving unit includes bracket members being adapted to securely fasten with fasteners to a floor; and also includes pole members being securely fastened to the bracket members and being vertically erected upon the floor; and further includes sleeve members being adjustably fastened to the pole members; and also includes backstop support members being attached to the sleeve members for supporting a backstop member positioned behind a shelving unit.

Abstract: A paper tissue roll holder eliminates the use of a spindle. Two opposed arms with slidable back frames have support plugs or protrusions extending inwardly from ends of the arms, to engage in the ends of a tissue paper roll. The frames move laterally in opposition to one another in a slide track of a housing. In one preferred embodiment both slidable frames have gear racks which engage with a single rotatable gear positioned in the center of a back plate of the housing. Movement of either of the arms and frames causes opposite movement in unison by the other frame, by virtue of the mechanical linkage provided by the gear. This allows clearance for center loading of a tissue paper roll.

Abstract: An apparatus, method, and system for storing a vehicle accessory, for example on a wall, that utilizes an attachment structure which simulates at least part of the attachment structure to which the motor vehicle accessory attaches to a vehicle, so that the same attachment structure used to attach the accessory to the vehicle is used, at least, in part to store on a wall or other supporting structure.

Abstract: A structure comprising two holding members for retaining a towel rail and the like. The holding members are formed of a base, a disk, a decorative cover, and a head. The base is fastened onto a wall. The head is provided with a hole for retaining the towel rail. The disk and the decorative cover are securely retained between the base and the head.

Abstract: A carrying assembly comprises a base, a shaft with a handle securely attached to the base, a first funnel and a second funnel (if required) connected to the shaft by an attaching member, a first dauber assembly, and a second dauber assembly. The combination of these parts creates a liquid carrying assembly that allows a user to transfer the liquid in its container from place to place and also allows the user to be able to quickly apply the liquid where ever desired without run-offs of the liquid and, after the user has finished with the use of the liquid, allows for an air-tight seal of the liquid in its container by a frictional force between the dauber assemblies and their funnels to prevent evaporation of the liquid.

Abstract: A system for displaying an automatic toll-taking transceiver upon a motorcycle having a handlebar and a mirror assembly mounted thereupon, using a display bracket having a holder and an extension arm. The holder includes a main member which forms a u-shaped opening and has a securing strap extending transverse to the main member. The extension arm has a lower tab which secures between the handlebar and mirror assembly. The transceiver is held within the u-shaped opening, and is secured in place with the securing strap.

Abstract: A device for attaching a collapsible canopy having fittings to an exterior surface of a vehicle includes two elongated parallel rails mounted on the exterior surface in spaced apart parallel relation, two carriages each slidably mounted along a longitudinal axis on a respective rail, two clips each mounted on a respective carriage and arranged to cooperate with the canopy fittings and two adjustment elements each mounted along a respective rail and cooperating with respective clips and carriages. Each of the adjustment elements has an upper portion that defines a stair-shaped profile arranged to cooperate with the canopy fittings.

Abstract: A support system of brackets and rods designed to be removably attached to a building stud. Used in pairs, the system can hold sheets of building material within the holing bracket and supported by a back rod so that the builder has the materials within easy view and reach and can replace partial sheets with the brackets.

Abstract: An air purifier unit having a mounting assembly that allows the mounting of the unit underneath a cabinet or on any like flat surface. A cartridge filter is provided and easily ejected or replaced through a filter door in the face of the enclosure. A motor speed indicator circuit enables the user to visually monitor the speed of the motor and blower. Air is drawn into the housing of the unit through an intake opening on the bottom surface of the housing, forced through a cartridge filter, and expelled out an air exhaust opening.

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.