Abstract: A pop-up outlet includes a lower housing configured to receive one or more conductors. A middle housing is connected to the lower housing. An upper housing is moveably connected to the middle housing. An outlet is positioned in the upper housing having an outlet body and at least one receptacle opening. A raise/lower mechanism is configured to move the upper housing with respect to the middle housing from a first position where the outlet body is positioned in the middle housing to a second position where the outlet body is exposed to a user.

Abstract: An adjustable lifting support device is disclosed. The adjustable lifting support device includes a base, a lifting rod and an adjusting device. The base includes a placing plate and a connecting part disposed on the placing plate. The lifting rod includes a rod disposed on the connecting part and including teeth arranged longitudinally. The adjusting device includes a connecting holder mounted on the rod, and the bottom of the connecting holder is pivotally connected to an engaging member which is jointed with a linking device. The placing plate can be placed on desktop and a support plate disposed on the connecting part can be adjusted in position. The linking device can be used to drive the engaging member to engage with or separate from the teeth of the lifting rod, so that the connecting holder can be slidably lifted and locked on the rod of the lifting rod.

Abstract: A connection mechanism is configured in particular for the connection of armrests to cosmetic tables or cosmetic chairs. The mechanism includes a base element (1). The base element (1) has a fastening section (1a) for fastening to a piece of furniture, in particular a piece of furniture for sitting or reclining. The base element also has a fastening element (2) configured for attachment to a part to be connected to the piece of furniture, in particular an armrest. The fastening element (2) is configured for a detachable connection to the fastening section (1a). The fastening section (1a) has a receiving device (1b) for receiving a region (2b) of the fastening element (2). A securing device (3) is provided that engages in the receiving device (1b) in the region (2b) of the fastening element (2) when said fastening element is received therein.

Abstract: A multi-position adjustable height seat post comprises an inner tube, an outer tube, a locking assembly, a triggering device, a first extending element, and a second extending element disposed between the tubes. The locking assembly comprises an actuating unit, a plurality of parallel grooves located in the outer tube, a plurality of spherical detent elements located, in the grooves, and a plurality of spherical elements located in the inner tube. The triggering device connects to the actuating unit. The first extending element constantly pushes the to actuating unit moving in a first direction. The second extending element disposes between the tubes. Once the triggering device is triggered, the actuating unit moves in a second direction contrary to the first direction and makes the spherical elements to move inward laterally to let the inner tube and outer tube move relative to each other freely.

Abstract: An elevating mechanism for a projection apparatus includes a bottom cover, a resetting element having a first elastic member, a sliding mount, a screw stud sleeve, a screw stud, and a second elastic member. The sliding mount is disposed on a first side of the bottom cover and leans against the resetting element, and the sliding mount has an opening, at least one slot and a thread structure. The screw stud sleeve has a plurality of engaging teeth engaging within the slot. The screw stud has a thread structure and the thread structure of the screw stud meshes with the thread structure of the sliding mount.

Abstract: Disclosed is an engagement assembly for releasably engaging a rigid member, including a rotating member that releasably engages the rigid member to prevent movement of the rigid member in at least one direction by friction. The rotating member is forced by a biasing element to selectively engage the rigid member, preventing retraction of the leg and inhibiting extension of the leg. A control release interacts with the biasing element, providing a releasable engagement of the rotating member with the rigid member.

Abstract: An adjustable leg for a device includes first and second legs telescopically received relative to one another. The second leg has multiple adjustment holes. An externally located lever is supported relative to the first leg. The lever cooperates with a detent received in one of the adjustment holes in a latched position in which the first and second legs are fixed relative to one another. The lever includes an area spaced from the detent that is rotatable about a pivot from the latch position to an unlatched position in which the detent is disposed outside one of the adjustment holes. In the unlatched position, movement of the first and second legs in an axial direction relative to one another is permitted.

Abstract: A regulating device for gymnastic machines and the like, includes at least a lever (2) for manual selective lock and release, associated with a first member (3), at least a toothed rod (4), associated with a second member (5) slidable relative to said first member (3), and a pawl (6) mechanically interlocked with the lever (2) and selectively engageable in one of the teeth (7) of the toothed rod (4) to block rigidly the second member (5) with respect to the first member (3) in any position by a user the lever (2) being selectively movable from at least a first position of sliding of the second member (5) relative to the first member (3), wherein said pawl (6) can be released from said toothed rod (4), to at least a second position of blocking said second member (5) relative to said first member (3), wherein the pawl (6) is rigidly engaged in one of the teeth (7) of the toothed rod (4), to at least a third position of substantial clearing of the mechanical backlashes between the second member (5) and the first

Abstract: A guide release system for use in an impact test of a motor vehicle includes a first guide releasably coupled to a first portion of the motor vehicle to guide the first portion of the motor vehicle towards a test barrier. The system also includes a second guide releasably coupled to a second portion of the motor vehicle to guide the second portion of the motor vehicle towards the test barrier. The second guide is displaced a distance from the first guide. The system further includes an actuator that releases the first guide and the second guide substantially simultaneously to enable the motor vehicle to freely contact the test barrier.

Abstract: By providing a hand holdable, reusable, holding system which enables users to insert any small diameter, shaft supporting pyrotechnic device, such as a sparkler, into an aperture and be assured that the shaft of the pyrotechnic device is securely locked to the holding system for protecting the individual from harm, an easily constructed, easily used holding system is attained which is capable of enabling any elongated, small diameter wire or shaft to be quickly inserted into the holding system and securely lockingly engaged therewith. In this way, the pyrotechnic material which is adhered to the upper portion of the elongated shaft or wire is easily held by the user in a safe and effective manner.

Abstract: A projector including a main body and a height adjuster in a bottom of the main body. The height adjuster includes a guide housing connected to the bottom of the main body; a front leg slidably accommodated in the guide housing; a spring between the guide housing and the front leg and providing elasticity to support a weight of the main body; and a stopper to prevent the front leg from separating from the guide housing.

Abstract: An adjustable lift support apparatus includes a base, a sleeve attached onto the base, at least one meshing device, a shaft, and a support attached at the shaft. At least one groove is formed on an inner surface of the sleeve along a first axial direction. Each meshing device corresponds to one of the at least one groove and includes a flexible protrusion. The shaft is inserted into the sleeve. At least one rack is provided on an outer surface of the shaft along a second axial direction, such that the flexible protrusion of the meshing device is meshed between two neighboring teeth of the at least one rack. The support is lifted or lowered by an external force to make each of the at least one rack move with respect to the flexible protrusion of the corresponding meshing device, so as to adjust the height of the support.

Abstract: An armrest adjustment mechanism that comprises a sleeve, a bracket, an adjustment rod and a pair of adjustment blocks, by pulling the pulling portion of the adjustment rod upward will cause withdrawal of the adjustment blocks and further lead to disengagement of the adjustment blocks from the toothed portion of the sleeve, therefore, a height-adjustment of the armrest can be performed, after being adjusted, the adjustment rod is released and will be pulled back to its original position by the return spring, this will cause outward motion of the adjustment blocks and further lead to an engagement of the adjustment blocks with the sleeve, and thus adjustment of the armrest is accomplished.

Abstract: An adjustable length member, which can serve as a leg for an adjustable height table, is disclosed. A first channel of the adjustable length member contains a rack mechanism on the inside surface while the internesting second channel contains a pawl, which is brought out of engagement with the rack by a wire attached to a handle under the table top to pivot the pawl. A spring biases the pawl back into engagement with a tooth of the rack mechanism when the wire applies no force to the pawl.

Abstract: A height adjusting device for a chair consists of an inner tube having a top end fixedly connected to a chair seat and a bottom end fixedly connecting with a bushing, a positioning tube extending upwardly from a chair base, having an upper end mounted with a sleeve for receiving the inner tube and a base plate defining a plurality of downward protrusions, a screw having a threaded upper section for threadedly engaging with the bushing and a reduced lower section defining an annular stepped edge and a bottom end extending through the base plate to fixedly attach with an engaging member defining a plurality of upward protrusions for releasably engaging with the downward protrusions of the base plate, the threaded upper section of the screw defining a top projection and a bottom projection for limiting the traveling of the bushing therealong, a spring and a bearing assembly being mounted around the reduced lower section of the screw and located between the base plate and the threaded upper section of the screw.

Abstract: The table assembly comprises a first longitudinally grooved and elongated supporting member disposed substantially vertically. A mounting device removably connects the first supporting member to a fixed structure. A second longitudinally grooved and elongated supporting member is disposed substantially horizontally and bears a table plate at its distal end. The first and the second supporting member are connected together by a brace member. A first locking device is provided between the brace member and the first supporting member for locking the brace member on the first supporting member. A second locking device is provided between the second supporting member and the brace member for locking the second supporting member in the brace member at a selected height. The table assembly is easily adjustable in a wide range of positions and foldable away for storage. It is particularly well adapted for use on locations where space is limited, such as balconies, patios, decks, verandas, mobile homes, boats, etc.

Abstract: An apparatus for self-administering fluids in patients, children, and persons of limited capabilities, includes a base, a first generally cylindrical, elongate support that extends upwardly from the base, a second generally cylindrical, elongate support that extends generally upwardly from the first support. The second support is pivotable relative to the first support and assumes first and second positions. The second support in the first position and the first support extend generally in a common direction. The second support in the second position extends generally perpendicular to the first support. The second support is rotatable a complete revolution about the first support.

Abstract: A locking device is provided for a retractable support member for mobile machines and the like. The support member is movable between a retracted transport position and an operating support position. The locking device includes a locking bolt moveable between a locking position, an unlocking position, and a release position with the bolt being biased toward the locking position. An actuating member moveable between first and second end positions is provided for engaging a driving element extending from the locking member such that the locking bolt can be moved from the locking position to the unlocking position when the actuating member is moved from the first end position to the second end position. An engagement and guide member is connected to the support member and includes two locking surfaces engagable with the locking bolt for locking the support member in the transport and operating positions.

Abstract: A manually operated mechanism for relatively engaging and locking two structural members in a number of positions. One member includes a shroud slideably surrounding a second structural member. The shroud has a locking device for selectively engaging any of a plurality of notches on a notched member that is rigidly affixed to the structural member. Another member, such as an armrest, may be affixed to the telescoping shroud.

Abstract: A clamp has an inner end wall and a pair of opposing arms which form a U-shaped structure thereby providing a U-shaped opening in the clamp. This U-shaped structure matingly engages one end wall and the side walls of a rectangular sleeve member which is fixedly attached to the frame of a bicycle exerciser. A rectangular seat post is telescopically fitted within the sleeve member for vertical slidable adjustment relative thereto. Fixedly attached to and protruding from a recessed portion of the inner end wall of the clamp into the U-shaped opening is a pin member. Mating apertures are formed in the the end wall of the sleeve member and an end wall of the seat post through which the pin member fits. The clamp is held in position in engagement with the sleeve member by means of a spring connected between the ends of the arms thereof and the frame of the bicycle exerciser. A series of similar spaced apertures are formed along the longitudinal extent of the end wall of the seat post.

Abstract: A jack stand apparatus comprising a broad stable base to ensure safe support of a raised object with a selectively positioned vertical support member secured by a ratchet and pawl type engagement mechanism. The jack stand in its free state maintains the pawl in engagement with the ratchet by means of a torque spring which applies sufficient force to ensure engagement of the pawl with the ratchet in any position. This spring biased type pawl ensures engagement of the pawl and ratchet to prevent sudden movement of the vertical support member during transport. A pivot pin handle which carries said pawl and torque spring may be manually rotated with sufficient force to oppose the torque spring thus permitting disengagement of the pawl from the ratchet.

Abstract: A seat suspension having a stationary support that can be mounted on a vehicle. An intermediate frame is mounted on the stationary support for vertical sliding movement relative thereto by a spring suspension. A seat support frame is mounted on the intermediate frame for upward or downward movement relative thereto. A ratchet assembly interconnects the seat support frame and the intermediate frame and includes ratchet members on one of the frames and a pawl member on the other of the frames. A pawl release, including a biasing spring and a pawl actuating member, is provided to allow the support frame to be moved from the lower to any intermediate upper position and create an impulse at each position without need to activate said activating member. The activating member is operative to selectively move the pawl to a nonengagement position.

Abstract: An adjustable animal feeder includes a support base, at least two arms, a vertically adjustable support plate having an opening for detachably receiving a dish and locking elements for holding the support plate in a selected position. Because the support plate can be positioned and locked at a selected height, the animal which is to feed or drink from the dish held in the opening of the support plate can be accommodated. Posture of and digestion for the animal can therefore be improved. The feeder also includes tracks beneath the support plate for receiving only the dish, only a closure element or both the dish and the closure element for storage thereon. The support base of the feeder can act as a storage compartment or can be designed to fold to a position requiring minimal space. Further, the arms can be integral with or detachable from the base and can have grooves or pegs thereon for accommodating the support plate.

Abstract: A vertically adjustable seat support arrangement for a chair, stool or the like having a lower pedestal, and an upper seat, the seat support arrangement including a vertical elongated tubular member having a lower end fixed to and supported by the pedestal, an elongated support post formed as a symmetrical solid of revolution about a central axis, said support post telescopically received within and vertically movable relative to the tubular member, the support post having an upper end fixed to the seat, a locking mechanism including a locking pin selectively movable transversely between a post locking position where the pin extends through a sidewall of the tubular member and engages the post and a post releasing position where the post may be moved vertically relative to the tubular member, a sleeve through which the post passes, the sleeve fixed within the tubular member serving as a side thrust bearing and post stop for preventing post travel beyond a predetermined maximum seat elevation, spring bias mean

Abstract: A tripod leg has upper and lower portions with the upper portion being secured at its upper end to the tripod head and having a housing guide at its lower end. The lower leg portion slides in the housing guide to adjust the total length of the leg. The lower leg portion is firmly clamped to minimize bending deflection. A strip of teeth on the lower leg portion are selectively engaged by elements on a locking block in the housing guide to fix the leg length, and the locking block is controlled from the top of the upper leg portion. Each leg of the tripod can be adjusted separately, or all three legs can be simultaneously adjusted. An over-centering, biased toggle linkage in the housing guide moves the locking block so that the clamping engagement is positive.

Abstract: A seat post is axially slidable in a mounting tube member secured in a bicycle-type seat tube or mast. The seat post is biased upwardly by a main spring within the mounting tube member which as an enlarged collar at the top end. The collar supports lock mechanism including a floating gear, a floating latch member, a toggle lever and a supplemental spring. In a locked position, the gear engages the seat post rack, and gear teeth on the latch member lock the gear against rotation. A cable connects the toggle lever to a release handle on the handlebar. Actuation of the handle unlocks the gear from the seat post rack. In another embodiment, the gear is omitted and the latch member engages the seat post rack directly. In another embodiment, the toggle lever is omitted and the cable moves the latch member directly.

Abstract: An adjustable chair support comprises an upstanding spindle and a tubular standard telescopically received on the spindle for vertical movement relative thereto. Stop means are provided for maintaining the vertical position of the standard relative to the spindle. Actuating means contained within the standard are operable to release the stop means and thus release the standard from one such vertical position for movement to another vertical position relative to the spindle. The actuating means, though enclosed within the standard, are operable from without the standard at an upper portion thereof.

Abstract: A variable length support column for mounting a seat on a base to form a variable height seat comprises an elongate tube and a rod longitudinally slideable together or apart to shorten or to extend the column;a spring acting indirectly between the first tube and the rod to tend to lengthen the column;a ring of steel balls mounted in bores in tube displaceable to engage against grooves in the rod at any one of different extensions of the column to lock the column at said extension;and a release tube axially shiftable to release the balls into a groove in the release tube to unlock the column.

Abstract: A device for controlling a headrest of a treatment equipment to be used for dental and medical treatment. The device comprises an arcuate support shaft connected to said headrest with the center of radius of curvature of the shaft positioned above said backrest, a guide sheath provided inside the top of said backrest, said sheath having an arcuate guide groove slidably receiving said support shaft, a lock mechanism for locking said support shaft in a suitable position in said guide groove, and lock releasing mechanism for unlocking said support shaft.

Abstract: The pop-up electrical receptacle unit, when mounted in relation to an opening in a desk or table, enables the user to effect a retracted or concealed condition of the receptacle by pressing the receptacle downwardly and then permitting the receptacle to rise slightly by means of a coil spring. Such action rotates a ratchet mechanism into an obstructive relation with a pin carried on an actuator attached to the underside of the receptacle and movable therewith. The user effects a protracted or exposed condition of the receptacle by again depressing and releasing the receptacle so as to rotatively index the ratchet mechanism into an angular relation in which the actuated pin is no longer obstructed, the receptacle then being thrust upwardly by the coil spring into its protracted position in which position the prongs of an electrical plug can be inserted into the elevated receptacle.

Abstract: Mechanism for stepwise adjustment of the distance between a primary element, attached to one part of a chair, and a secondary element attached to another part, characterized by: (a) two stop slides mounted on the primary element to slide in the direction perpendicular to the adjustment direction, between an opening position and a locking position, (b) a number of stop recesses in each stop slide, one above another in the adjustment direction, placed on a first side of each stop slide which faces the other stop slide, and open to the first side, with the stop recesses of the two stop slides lying opposite one another in pairs, (c) an elastic element for pushing the stop slides into the locking position, (d) a bolt passing between the stop slides, perpendicular to the adjustment direction and to the direction of displacement of the stop slides attached to the secondary element, and (e) a spreader mechanism with a mover mounted on the primary element such that it can be shifted parallel to the adjustment directi

Abstract: A tensioning and attachment device comprises a bracket displaceably mounted in relation to a bar or a tube and a tensioning arm is pivotally connected to the bracket and comprises a handle portion and also two lugs, which act against the envelope surface of the bar or tube. These lugs are so shaped that upon actuation of the tensioning arm they firstly bring about displacement of the bracket in relation to the bar or tube, and in the end or final position they fix the bracket to the bar or tube. Preferably, the device is combined with a stand structure such as a display stand, and the foot or base of the stand may have resilient members in the shape of rubber blocks.

Abstract: A tray for holding articles is attached to a collapsible column such that the tray may be suspended such as from a ceiling or other surface. The column may be provided with a plurality of detent positions for suspending the tray at various heights above the floor. The tray may be raised to an out-of-the-way position by fully collapsing the column. A cover may be provided to cover the tray when the column is fully collapsed. A positive-acting latch is conveniently operated from the underside of the tray to lower the tray when desired.

Abstract: A quad cane includes a stabilizing device for improving the strength and rigidity of the cane. The stabilizing device comprises a collar having an interior opening therein and a wing screw which is threadably received in a hole which communicates the interior opening of the collar to the exterior thereof. The collar is drive fit over the exterior hollow sleeve of the upper portion of the quad cane in such a way that the threaded hole is located opposite an aperture in the sleeve. By rotating the threaded wing screw downwardly it is possible to impinge against the inner tubular member and immobilize the outer hollow sleeve relative to the inner tubular member of the cane. The stabilizing device is typically used in conjunction with a spring-loaded push button which serves to help adjust the height of the quad cane.