Abstract: A fitting to prevent movement during seismic activity between a building structure or the like and a rod and channel support or the like connected to said building which may include anti-torque means between the anchor and the channel for preventing rotation of the anchor about the rod. The fitting is directed to a specific slot design to permit ease in access around a rod of a rod and channel support or the like.

Abstract: An anchoring bracket is adapted for applying an anchoring force to a mount having a support stud depending from a force-distributing pad including a contact surface defined by a perimeter and adapted for supporting engagement with a support surface and an anchoring-force bearing surface opposite the contact surface. The bracket has an anchoring-force-exerting surface adapted for force-exerting engagement with the anchoring-force bearing surface of the mount and further includes at least one elongated shank which, when the bracket is oriented for anchoring, extends outside the mount-pad perimeter. Depending from at least one shank is a heel adapted for force-exerting engagement with the support surface outside the mount-pad perimeter. Situated between the anchoring-force-exerting surface and the heel is an anchoring-force application region of the shank.

Abstract: A mounting device for an infant's safety chair has at least two holding frames and a bracket. Each holding frame has an attaching base secured under the infant's safety chair and a U-shaped tube slidably and rotatably mounted on the attaching base. The U-shaped tube is composed of multiple sections adjustably connected with each other. The bracket is a U-shaped strip secured under the infant's safety chair to hold the U-shaped tube when the holding frame is pressed down parallel with a bottom face of the infant's safety chair. By adjusting the sections, the U-shaped tube can be clamped to an original adult's seat even in different vehicles to provide an excellent positioning efficiency to the infant's safety chair.

Abstract: An apparatus for securing an appliance to a support surface comprises a first base and a second base. The first and second bases are sized to allow the first base to be nestable within the second base. The first base is movable between first and second positions with respect to said second base. In the first position, the bases are in an unlocked position and an interlocking member is disengaged; and in the second position, the interlocking member is engaged to interlock the bases.

Abstract: A means for securing a beach towel or blanket or the like on a beach, lawn or the like, having a container sized to receive a weight such as sand, and a slotted diaphragm of flexible resilient material shaped to receive and secure the edge or corner of the towel or blanket.

Abstract: A tie down resistive to strong winds for lightweight but bulky equipment. The tie down includes anchors driven into the ground which hold cables that in turn are attached to the base of the equipment.

Abstract: A mounting assembly includes a pair of fingers upturned from a surface on which the sensor is mounted. The fingers are spaced a distance apart and the sensor is mounted between the fingers. Extending between the fingers is an elastic member. This elastic member extends over the sensor and secures the sensor onto the mounting surface. Another mounting assembly according to this invention includes a catch that extends upward from the mounting surface and a corresponding key portion disposed on the sensor. A fastening member corresponding with the sensor maintains the sensor in the received position within the catch member.

Abstract: A strap connector is compressibly held to a support member by a holder which is connected to the support member by fasteners. The support member can be a formboard for containing a concrete foundation during pouring and setting, and the strap connector is a strap tie holdown.

Abstract: A retainer clip includes a ratchet plate and a cooperating pawl for anchoring a sink to a countertop with a press-in, above-counter installation. The ratchet plate has a plurality of detents and is affixed to an edge of a cutout in the countertop. The pawl includes a spring element mountable to the sink and has at least one upwardly angled, resilient tab which successively engages the ratchet plate detents with a one-way action as the sink moves downwardly in the cutout. When the sink is fully inserted, the tab seats upwardly in a detent of the ratchet plate. In an embodiment, the pawl includes multiple tabs having slightly different lengths to provide an installation tolerance that is less than an incremental distance between ratchet plate detents.

Abstract: An anchor member for anchoring a beach blanket or beach towel at the beach, the anchoring member having a stake portion having a lower end and an upper end, the lower end being tapered for facilitating insertion into the sand, the upper end being rounded and having extended therefrom a biased clamping means comprising an upper jaw and a lower jaw and biasing means disposed there between, the upper jaw and lower jaw having serrated surfaces so as to engage the fabric of a beach blanket or beach towel, the edge of which would be disposed there between, there being an anchor member associated with each corner of the beach blanket or beach towel.

Abstract: A camera steadying device for steadying a camera while taking a picture. The camera steadying device includes a body member being designed for being coupled to the camera being held by a user. A flexible extension member extends from the body member. The flexible extension member is designed for being stepped on by the user opposite the camera whereby the flexible extension member resists upward vertical movement of the camera for steadying the camera when the user is taking a picture.

Abstract: In a suction disc mounting arrangement for supporting objects on smooth surfaces wherein a suction disc is supported in a housing cavity in which also an operating element is movably disposed and connected to the suction disc and operating means are supported on the operating element for pulling the suction disc into the housing cavity, a compression spring element is disposed in the housing behind the operating element in a housing sleeve so as to bias the operating element and together therewith the suction disc outwardly from the housing and into contact with a smooth surface when the disc mounting arrangement is disposed on such smooth surface for creating a relatively high vacuum, when, upon actuation of the operating element, the suction disc is pulled into the housing cavity.

Abstract: A trash can hold down apparatus is attached to the sides of a conventional household trash can to permit engagement by a person's feet to restrain vertical movement of the trash can when the trash bag liner is removed from the trash can. The hold down apparatus is formed with an upright portion and an integral engagement portion that projects generally orthogonally from the upright portion. The engagement portion is free to move relative to the upright portion to allow the engagement portion to rest on the surface of the floor irrespective of the angle at which the upright portion is attached to the sides of the conventional household trash can. The upright portion is provided with an adhesive attachment device to fix the upright portion to the sides of the trash can. Preferably, the attachment device is in the form of a hook and loop fastener to permit the hold down apparatus to be detached from the trash can.

Abstract: A multi-legged ground-anchoring device is provided for securing objects to fixed points. The device comprises a central hub from which a plurality of legs extends. At the distal end of each respective leg is a foot for the receipt of a spike. The spikes may be driven into the ground at a predetermined angle as dictated by the angle of each foot. When physically connected to the object being secured, nay force acting on the central hub of the device initiates a rotational movement of the legs which forces the spikes to dig deeper into the soil and hold the device more firmly to the ground.

Abstract: A vehicle-mounted unit (2) has two brackets (21) and (22) with bolt through-holes (23). The vehicle-mounted unit (2) is installed on an interior of a vehicle body by inserting stud bolts (3) into the bolt through-holes (23) and screwing hexagonal nuts (4) onto the stud bolts (3). Each of the brackets (21) and (22) has a slide passage (25) that extends from an outer periphery of the bracket to the bolt through-hole (23) to laterally guide the stud bolt (3). Each slide passage (25) is formed so that the vehicle-mounted unit (2) can detachably slide on each stud bolt (3) in a direction perpendicular to an axis of the bolt (3).

Abstract: A mixing bucket holding means, subject of this petition for letters patent, consists of gripping jaws mounted on a platform/tray/frame holding a cylindrical bucket container in a manner to resist rotation of the container while a motor rotates a mixing paddle in the contents of the container. A human operator holds the mixing motor and space may be provided for the operator to stand on the frame.

Abstract: A security buckle for allowing a firm grip of a displaying device by a safety strap. The security buckle is anchored into a ventilation slit, thus preventing the strap from sliding. The security buckle comprises: an elongated member, a tooth protruding from one end of the elongated member and an arm for securing the strap onto the upper surface of the elongated member. Preferably the buckle is fabricated from a nonconductive plastic material.

Abstract: An attachment mechanism for connecting a cooling device with a component to be cooled and carried by a connector is disclosed. The attachment mechanism includes a plate, a bore that connects with a portion of the cooling device, a hinge that can be removably hinged on the connector, and a latch assembly that includes tilt relief profiles that allow the latch assembly to pivot on the plate so that a latch profile on the latch assembly can be removably latched on the connector. The latch assembly further includes a spring locator and a spring that are positioned within a slot in the latch assembly and hold the spring pre-loaded in compression. When the latch assembly is tilted on the plate, the latch profile is pivoted outward to facilitate latching onto the connector. After latching onto the connector, the spring is further compressed and exerts a load between the cooling device and the component to be cooled such that contact resistance is reduced and thermal transfer is increased.

Abstract: An antirotation device for preventing undesired rotation of a barrel in which a viscous fluid is being mixed or stirred. The device includes a subsstantially-planar member of generally-rectangular shape. An internal aperture is provided for accommodating a barrel. A clip is provided at the end of a chain that is engaged to a minor side of the substantially-planar member for grasping the brim of the barrel and elevating that side while anti-skid tape is fixed to the substantially-planar member adjacent the other minor side to provide a region onto which the worker may step firmly and securely and thereby effectively apply force for counteracting the torque applied to the barrel by the stirred or mixed viscous fluid. In an alternative embodiment, a rigid elongated strip that includes a hooked end is flexibly engaged to the substantially-planar member by means of a ring in the place of the chain and clip of the other embodiment.

Abstract: A hand-held electrically controlled desktop structure. The device includes a chassis for coupling with the desktop, an integration device for separable integration with the hand-held electric control, and a supporting device having a rigid or resilient base that provides support to and join the hand-held electric control with the chassis. The chassis can be a suction disk, laydown, or locker type. The integration device can be a fixed unit or separable unit; it can be adapted for integrated hanging, coupling, lay-in, folding, clamping, magnetic absorption, or it may include a sticker lacing assembly. The supporting device can be a rigid structure, articulation assembly or spring-bound electric structure or a resilient structure.

Abstract: The securement member (10) comprises an anchor member (12) and an actuating member in the form of a spreader member (14). The anchor member (12) has an anchor plate (16) which is arranged, in use, to locate underneath at least one brick (18). The spreader member (14) is arranged to locate between a first arm (22) and a second arm (24) provided on the anchor member (12). The actuating member is retained between the first arm (22) and the second (24) such that the actuating member does not substantially spread the arms. The upper portion of the securement member can then be inserted into a recess (28) in order for the upper surface (30) of the actuating spreader member (14) to abut the upper surface (32) of the recess. This abutment causes the spreader member (14) to move relative to the anchor member in order to increase the space between the first arm (22) and the second arm (24).

Abstract: A seismic restraint system, kit and method for restraining electrical equipment weighing up to 2000 pounds, or greater, in an earthquake. The kit allows for facile installation of the seismic restraint system at any site. Importantly, the system allows the electrical equipment to be reconfigured without redrilling of a concrete sub-floor which is used as an anchor point for the restraint system attached to the electrical equipment. The restraint system is particularly suitable for restraining large computer units in a seismic event.

Abstract: A retainer clip includes a ratchet plate and a cooperating pawl for anchoring a sink to a countertop with a press-in, above-counter installation. The ratchet plate has a plurality of detents and is affixed to an edge of a cutout in the countertop. The pawl includes a spring element mountable to the sink and has at least one upwardly angled, resilient tab which successively engages the ratchet plate detents with a one-way action as the sink moves downwardly in the cutout. When the sink is fully inserted, the tab seats upwardly in a detent of the ratchet plate. In an embodiment, the pawl includes multiple tabs having slightly different lengths to provide an installation tolerance that is less than an incremental distance between ratchet plate detents.

Abstract: A safety device, for securing a ladder to more than one structure type. The device includes a base, having one or more connection holes, designed to secure the safety device to a first structure type through the connection holes. The device also includes a securing section, coupled to the base section, designed to secure the safety device to a second structure type. The device may optionally include a support, removably coupled to the base, designed to engage a front edge of a gutter, to prevent structural damage to the gutter when the ladder rests on the gutter. The device may also include a removable bracket portion, having one or more bracket connection holes, perpendicularly oriented to, and coupled to, the base, and designed to secure the safety device to a third structure type, through the bracket connection holes, when the support engages the front edge of the gutter.

Abstract: An anchor device comprising an elongated flat plate having an upper face, a lower face and two ends, at least one of the ends being engageable with a connecting member for attaching the device to the object. A sheet of hooked fabric is affixed to the lower face.

Abstract: A portable davit mounting assembly and method for removable attachment to a rooftop pedestal and mounting plate. The portable davit base adaptor assembly is inserted into a mounting plate of a fixed davit pedestal and is secured with pins. The portable davit base adaptor assembly includes two opposed side plates and two metal transverse supporting members. The opposed side plates have apertures for inserting davit supporting pins and interlocking feet for inserting into mounting plate apertures. The transverse supporting members have holes for inserting pins to secure them to the pedestal mounting plate. The rooftop pedestal and mounting plate can be installed flush to the rooftop. A davit arm is rigidly attached to the portable davit base adaptor assembly for use in suspending scaffolding over the side of a building.

Abstract: A device and method of attaching an above deck tower to a boat deck is described. The tower generally has a plurality of legs that extend down to the boat deck surface for mounting purposed. The device of the present invention comprises a fitting adapted to receive the legs of the tower and two mounting devices. The mounting devices and the fitting can all be rotated relative to each other so that the tower mounting points can all be uniformly oriented for easy installation and removal of the tower from the boat deck.

Abstract: An article-positioning board includes a board body provided on top surface with a plurality of through holes respectively having a comparatively large diameter at the bottom side and a relatively small diameter on the topside for receiving a same-shaped insert member. Each insert member has a recess formed in an upper portion, and each recess has a holding space extending outward oppositely in one inner side for receiving the lateral rods of the clasp. Thus, when ropes (elastic or not) pass through and are fastened on the clasps preset in direction, non-plane articles of different shapes and sizes can duly be positioned firmly and quickly, no matter where they are placed on the board.

Abstract: An earthquake resistant frame structure which is shippable in a fully populated condition has abase member, a plurality of support members extending from the base member, a top portion disposed over the ends of the support members, a extension member disposed over the top portion, side stiffeners positioned perpendicularly between the support members, and a tie down assembly system positioned between the base member and a flooring surface. The extension member has a platform section and at least two legs depending substantially perpendicularly therefrom that slidingly engage the support members. The two legs have slots therethrough configured to receive fasteners that, when secured to support members, secure and maintain the extension member in position. First and second panels protrude laterally from the frame structure to form an extension area, from which a bracket hingedly depends. A variety of pin arrangements are used to prevent the removal of the bracket from the hinge.

Abstract: A battery retaining system for a children's ride-on vehicle. The system includes a retaining member that is selectively movable between a first or nominal position in which the retaining member blocks removal of a battery assembly from the body of the vehicle, and a second position in which the retaining member does not block removal of the battery assembly. The battery retaining system also includes a biasing member coupled to the retaining member and configured to urge the retaining member from the second position toward the first position. In some embodiments, the battery retaining system is further adapted to retain portions of the vehicle other than the battery assembly.

Abstract: A bracket for properly positioning and preferably preventing the tipping of an appliance includes first and second, generally perpendicular legs extending from a central bracket portion, with the first leg being longer than the second leg. Each of the legs is provided with a slot extending to a terminal end thereof and is defined by side flanges which are interconnected by a raised connecting portion. Apertures are provided in the side flanges for use in securing the bracket to a supporting surface or an upstanding wall. In addition, the central portion includes a recess formed with holes for use in toe nailing or screwing the bracket in place. The bracket is adapted to be secured in place with a selected one of the legs extending along the supporting surface in order that a support leg of an appliance can be slid beneath and retained by the bracket.

Abstract: A quick release extrusion bracket with a lock is provided. The quick release extrusion bracket secures a chair, stool, seat, etc. with a base plate at the end of a supporting post, leg, etc. to a floor. The quick release extrusion bracket enables the quick and easy release of the base plate from the bracket, thereby facilitating the simple and quick removal of the chair, stool, seat, etc. The lock enables the base plate to be locked to the bracket so that it may not be removed by a patron or other person without an appropriate tool or key.

Abstract: A mounting device (10) for mounting a hard disk drive (HDD) (90) to a computer enclosure (100) includes a support bracket (12) for attaching the HDD thereto and a securing plate (14). The support bracket has a body (20) with spring fingers (22) for engaging with the computer enclosure, and the securing plate has a base (40) for engaging with the body of the support bracket. The support bracket has a pair of side walls (30), with through holes (32) defined therein, depending vertically from opposite edges of the body. The securing plate includes a spring portion (50) extending from one edge of the base, and a pulling portion (70) with a slot (72) defined therein extending from the opposite edge of the base.

Abstract: An apparatus comprises in combination, an appliance resting on a support platform and a rigid interconnection strap fastened to the appliance and to the support platform wherein a common face of the strap abuts a face of the appliance and a face of the support platform. The strap is adapted with a reversed lip defining a groove which engages with and receives an upwardly extending lip of the appliance. The strap is fastened to the appliance and to the platform and may be used flat or bent into an L-shape.

Abstract: A clamping device has an elongated main body which is provided at the longitudinal ends with an insertion portion which is in turn provided with a foot portion. The foot portion is provided with a hooked portion. The clamping device is used to fasten a cooling fan to a cooling device such that the hooked portion catches a retaining hole of one of the cooling fins of the cooling device, and that the insertion portion is removably inserted into one of retaining recesses of the cooling fan.

Abstract: An array of stabilizing devices for disposition under an object, each device having a base and a central upright, hollow, frusto-conical structure with a retention arm adjustably positioned within the top thereof. The object to be retained is positioned on portions of the bases of the devices, and the retention arm of each device is positioned over a portion of the object, such array to aid in retaining the object in an upright position.

Abstract: A fastener (1) comprises a core plate member made of metal (11) and a decorative member made of a wooden board (12) covering the core plate member (11). The decorative member (12) is formed of a hollow wooden board whose central portion is hollowed out. The fastener (1) is formed with little or no clearance between the core plate member (13) and the decorative member (12). Wooden furniture is fastened to the building using the fastener (1). The fastener (1) does not spoil the appearance of the wooden furniture, does not make flaws easily, and does not cause sliding easily in fastening the wooden furniture to the building.

Abstract: There are disclosed a vibration isolating apparatus and a vibration eliminating method imposed less restrictions on the positioning of components, such as active actuators, forming part of the vibration isolating apparatus. The vibration isolating apparatus can be implemented with a relatively simple controller (such as an analog circuit) and can limit the interference of control forces to a practically ignorable degree. The vibration isolating apparatus has a table for mounting thereon a device vulnerable to vibrations, a plurality of sensors 15-20 for detecting motions of the table and a plurality of active actuators 11-14 for controlling positions of the table.

Abstract: A stake having first and second generally planar members intersecting along a common longitudinal axis extending from a leading end adapted for ground penetration to a trailing end with a striking surface includes a plurality of steps toward the trailing end adapted for supporting posts of varying diameters. Support pads extend in a circumferential direction about the longitudinal axis from the steps to provide a support surface for securing a posts of varying diameters and/or shapes with a fastener. In one embodiment, the stake includes a number of holes extending through at least one of the first and second members and the first and second members include scalloped edges with a common apex at the leading end. In another embodiment, the second member includes a triangular portion with an apex displaced relative to the apex of the first member which may include a triangular or trapezoidal portion.

Abstract: An article holding device is formed of an outer casing to be attached to a mounting hole of a member to be attached and having a first engaging portion at an inner wall surface, and a core including a main body to be inserted into the outer casing and a second engaging portion provided on an outer wall surface of the main body and engaging the first engaging portion in an assembled condition that the main body is inserted to a predetermined position of the outer casing. A protruding portion is formed at a side wall of the main body to engage the hook inserted into the core. The hook is located in the core and is pushed, so that the hook presses a bottom wall of the core, and the core is inserted into the outer casing and assembled therewith. In this assembled condition, outer wall surfaces of the elastic engaging portions abut against a narrow width portion of the outer casing to thereby strongly hold the hook.

Abstract: A device for the fixation of dimensionally stable suitcases, for example, for the cargo space of a motor vehicle. Receiving tracks are provided in a cargo space floor, which tracts are associated with securing means for the suitcases, corresponding securing elements are provided on the suitcases, which can be engaged with positive lock with securing means in the cargo space, and actuation means are provided, in the cargo space or on the suitcase, for the manual separation of the securing means and the securing elements from each other, for use, for example, in station wagons.

Abstract: A ballasting device for swing sets having an expansible/expandable or semi-rigid body capable of holding a ballasting medium, preferably water, a means of attaching to a swing support and an integral safety padding system. One of the ballast's functions is to help prevent the swing from tipping. Another of its functions is to prevent injury due to impact with the swing set's leg supports. This ballast is designed to quickly and easily attach to existing, high volume, metal tubing swing sets. Through the use of this ballast, the swing set remains highly mobile when drained, yet in a substantially rigid position during use of the swing/ballast system. Integral padding is provided by the very existence of the ballast and its filler, both of which are considerably more pliable and soft than steel, aluminum or wood.

Abstract: A quick release mechanism is provided for a game machine chair. The chair is securely mounted to a planar base having a front edge. The game machine is provided with a downwardly opening locking channel with a front wall that faces the chair. Tapered structures on the base and/or on the locking channel cooperate to align the base with the locking channel. The base further includes a locking aperture or a locking projection near the front edge of the base. A latch is trapped in a latch cavity of the locking channel. Forward sliding movement of the base on the floor causes the front edge of the base to engage the latch. These sliding forces will lift the latch sufficiently for the latch to align with the locking aperture or projection on the base. This engagement holds the base and the chair in fixed relationship to the gaming machine. A key way is provided in the locking channel and is accessible by a key to disengage the latch from the base to enable the worker to access the machine.

Abstract: A battery retaining system for a children's ride-on vehicle. The system includes a retaining member that is selectively movable between a first or nominal position in which the retaining member blocks removal of a battery assembly from the body of the vehicle, and a second position in which the retaining member does not block removal of the battery assembly. The battery retaining system also includes a biasing member coupled to the retaining member and configured to urge the retaining member from the second position toward the first position.

Abstract: A pair of cams having helical ramps rotate on each other to produce an extension or retraction of the cams. A handle on one of the cams provides leverage for turning the cam to convert radial force to axial force. The cams can be used in conjunction with a shaft and ratchets to produce jacks. The cams can also be used to produce clamps such as for securing lids to containers. When a shaft is secured at one cam and connected to a trailer, truck or other vehicle bed, an object can be secured to the vehicle bed by the other cam engaging and placing a downward force on the object when in the extended position. When used as a clamp the cams can secured or release the object being held with a partial rotation of the cam. The cams are simple one piece devices having a bearing portion on one cam inserted into a bore on the other cam to provide concentric rotation of the cams. There are no moving parts to wear out or break. The cams and handle can be scaled up or down to any size needed.

Abstract: Cabinet mounting structure where the rear of the cabinet is inaccessible. The structure includes anchors mounted to the rear of the cabinet. A base plate having receptacles secured thereon is installed on a supporting surface. The receptacles are formed with cavities into which the anchors are inserted, thereby holding down the rear of the cabinet. The front of the cabinet is secured to the supporting surface by mounting bolts extending through the cabinet floor.

Abstract: This invention provides a convenient, inexpensive device for securing objects in place in the load bed of a transporting vehicle, comprising an elongate frame, clamping members arranged for movably mounting opposite ends of the frame to variable positions along opposing rails on the sidewalls of the load bed, and a load securing member arranged for movably mounting to variable positions along the frame to enable direct pressure engagement of an object located a variable positions within the load bed.

Abstract: A portable cylinder carrier arrangement for holding at least one gas cylinder to a storing surface for storing or transporting, includes a supporter device firmly affixed on a storing surface for storing or transporting, at least a carrier shell forming at least a receiving cavity for holding a gas cylinder therein, a restraining device for securing said gas cylinder in position inside said receiving cavity of said carrier shell, and a mounting seat for securing said carrier shell to said supporter device. The portable cylinder carrier is adapted for the secure transport and storage of fire extinguishers or cylindrical gas cylinders, allowing for the carrier to be easily moved from a mounted storage position to a mounted transport position.

Abstract: A mounting assembly for a davit to support a platform by supporting lines, is secured by a receptacle flush mounted on an elevated floor of a building. The mounting assembly is secured and moved into engagement with the mounting assembly by a socket of a mounting assembly receiving the davit engaging the assembly with the mounting assembly by engagement blocks which engage a locking member in the receptacle upon tilting of the davit mounting assembly toward a vertical position.

Abstract: A portable hold down device removably connectable to a portable object, such as a portable folding chair, for maintaining the portable object in a substantially stable condition is provided. The portable hold down device is provided with a portable hold down assembly, a first connector assembly and a second connector assembly. The hold down assembly has a weight sufficient to maintain the object in the substantially stable condition when the hold down assembly is connected to the portable object. The first connector assembly is fastened to the hold down member. The first connector assembly is removably connectable to the portable object whereby when the first connector assembly is connected to the portable object, the portable object is maintained in the substantially stable condition. The second connector assembly is supported by at least one of the hold down assembly and the first connector assembly so as to be extendable outwardly therefrom.