Abstract: An improved energy tube-cable-router for securing flat cables and fluid carrying tubes and adapted to eliminate an undesirable pumping action of the fluid within the tubes by maintaining the longitudinal axis of tubes in a plane containing the central radius of curvature of tube-cable-router.

Abstract: A support device for supporting at least one medical wire adjacent a supporting surface. The support device comprises a plate-shaped holder portion defining a peripheral edge, the holder portion comprising a support slot defining a loading opening made in the peripheral edge of the holder portion, a holder well made transversely in the holder portion spacedly from its peripheral edge, and a channel made transversely in the holder portion and extending between the holder well and the loading opening. The holder well is dimensioned such that it is broader than the medical wire the support device is destined to support. The support device further comprises attachment means connected to the holder portion for attaching the support device to the supporting surface.

Abstract: A serving utensil, used for serving food on a salad bar, is attached to a retractable tether device. The retractable tether device is coupled to the under surface of a sneeze shield extending over the food on a salad bar, effectively elevating the retractable tether device and the serving utensil above and/or over food on the salad bar.

Abstract: This cord holder may be used for storage or transport of any coiled elongate article, such as a rope or electrical cord. It comprises a collar that surrounds and contains the coil, and a shank that extends away from the collar and forms a shoulder across the collar. The shank supports the coil to keep it from falling through the collar or otherwise becoming tangled or uncoiled. The collar may be open or closed, and the shank may take on various angles and shapes to accommodate a variety of coiled elongate articles. This cord holder may be made from a variety of materials and is scalable in size to accommodate varying loads. Methods of use are shown that include mounting brackets and transport features.

Abstract: To provide a cable or the like protection and guide device, which can suppress the sliding contact noise by reliably limiting a linear position and a bending position exhibited during the movement of the cable or the like, and at the same time, which can reduce a setting space by suppressing the impact noise and wear of a connecting pin piece on a connecting pin hole even if the height size of the link body is decreased. A connecting pin piece 13, convexly provided on a link body 10, which forms a cable or the like protection and guide device, includes stopper surfaces 13a, 13a, which are parallel to the upper edge center portion and the lower edge center portion of the side plates 11 and are oppositely disposed across a bending center point O and a pair of front, and rear arc-shaped outer circumferential surfaces 13b, 13b, which are oppositely disposed across the bending center point O.

Abstract: A low noise cable or the like protection and guide device is provided, which can suppress sliding contact wear of a sliding portion, which is liable to occur at the time of braking the rotation of connected link frame bodies, and can avoid collision noise and a braking load, which are liable to occur in a sliding portion at a rotation terminal position, and is easily formed.

Abstract: When a cable support structure according to the present invention is applied to a slide door in a vehicle, a first support member (20) and a second support member (30) support one end portion and another end portion in a cable guide (1) in a state capable of swinging them in a vertical direction approximately perpendicular to a sliding direction (Q) of a slide door (SD). Accordingly, even in the case where an attitude angle of the slide door (SD) with respect to the vertical direction is changed in correspondence to the slide movement, or a vertical position is changed, it is possible to prevent an unreasonable force from being applied to the cable guide (1) on the basis of the above-described attitude or position change.

Abstract: A cable or the like protection and guide device which can suppress collision noise generated when adjacent link plates repeat a linear mode and a flexion mode to attain low noise, and can exhibit excellent wear resistance is provided. In a cable or the like protection and guide device (100), a C-shaped flexion guide groove (116) concentric with a connecting pin hole (115) is provided on a plate side (111) and V-shaped stopper surfaces (116a) are formed on end portions of the C-shaped flexion guide groove (116). Further, a flexion guiding protrusion (117), which engages the C-shaped flexion guide groove (116), is provided on another link plate (111) connected to a connecting pin hole (115) side of the link plate (111) so that an arc-shaped contact surface (117a) is formed on a protrusion outer circumferential portion of the flexion guiding protrusion (117).

Abstract: A cable includes a plurality of tubes formed integrally and continuously in the vertical direction. The cable has one end fixed to a first cable-connecting section disposed at one end of a body of an electric actuator. The cable has the other end connected to a second cable-connecting section connected to a slider which is displaceable along the axis by a rotary driving source. The cable is installed substantially horizontally with respect to the body. The dimension in height is large, and the dimension in thickness is small.

Abstract: The invention relates to an energy drag chain for guiding cables, pipes or the like between two connection points that are movable relative to each other and that is configured by a single strand of flat links comprising chain links (5) that are hinged to one another and can be bent relative to one another. At least some of said chain links (5) are provided with at least one support (1) that comprises a compartment for receiving the cables (2) that is open in the longitudinal direction of the chain. The aim of the invention is to provide a device that is simple in design and that allows support and guidance of the cable in a simple manner. To this end, the support comprises at least one element for modifying the cross-section of the compartment for receiving the cables (2) with which the cross-section can lie manually adjusted.

Abstract: A two-component pivotal cable support includes a stationary clamp and a movable cradle mounted on the clamp for supporting a cable wherein the clamp is detachably connected to a stanchion of a boat. The movable cradle, which is pivotally mounted on the clamp, is formed with a curved, open channel portion that is arcuate in side elevation. This channel portion serves as a holder for supporting equipment, or, in the present example, a cable. The cradle includes an open frame with opposite sides joined by a cross member wherein the center of the cradle is exposed and the channel portion of the cradle is supported by perpendicular support posts. These perpendicular support posts can withstand excessive amounts of cable weight. The support posts join the cradle with the cross member midway between the frame opposite ends. A cylindrical spindle is perpendicular to the cradle and downwardly depends from the cradle.

Abstract: A guiding and holding jig for a flexible connector such as a cable and/or the like in a pull-out unit for use where the diameters and the number of the connectors may be different. The jig includes holding frames which can be easily substituted. The guiding and holding jig comprises linear links to which holding frames, which support the connector at a position spaced outwardly from the bodies of the links, are removably attached and hinge members pivotally connecting the linear links to each other. The jig retracts and extends the connector without causing sharp bends while holding it in the holding frames as the pull-out unit is moved in or out. In cases there are a large number of connectors, large holding frames are used.

Abstract: A support for electrical conductors, optical fibers, gas tubes, etc., having an elongated base, portions at each end of the base extending towards the front of the support, each end portion containing an aperture oriented perpendicular to the length of that base and lying parallel to the base. The support has a plurality of U-shaped recesses with openings facing the front to form a fluted link. A plurality of the fluted links can be arranged into a flexible carrier belt by inserting wires through the apertures to hold the fluted links adjacent to each other with adjacent ones facing in opposite directions. During assembly of the carrier belt, the conductors, fibers or tubes, etc., to be supported are fitted into appropriate U-shaped recesses that provide support for those items. The flexible carrier belt provides conductor connections between a stationary part and a rotatable part of an apparatus.

Abstract: A mounting strip for installing utility lines and connecting links in a marine vessel in the form of an elongate flexible strip having confronting lateral wall members extending along the strip to define an elongate channel for receiving and protecting utility lines and connecting links deployed in the vessel.

Abstract: The present invention intends to provide a cable protection spring capable of being attached and fixed through one-touch operation without requiring an ironmongery goods or a tool for fixing. In order to attain this object, according to the present invention, in the cable protection spring which is arranged in a manner that a wiring cable is passed within and through a coil spring 5 to protect the wiring cable from mechanical damage, the coil spring 5 is provided with a portion 5a having a diameter larger than a diameter of remaining portion thereof.

Abstract: A holder for a powered device with a power supply, where the holder includes a cradle for seating the powered device, and a seating member for seating the power supply. The seating member and the cradle are preferably removably attached to each other at a pivot point. Preferably, the cradle and the seating member can be arranged together for holding the powered device in either a first or a second arrangement. In the first arrangement, the power supply is seated on the seating member and the cradle is attached to the seating member such that the power supply may be plugged into a wall outlet with the power supply and the powered device being fully supported against the wall by the holder. In the second arrangement, the power supply is not seated on said seating unit, but the seating unit is instead used as a base for the cradle.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved roof bracket that is configured to retain a plank that provides support to a roofer. The roof bracket is configured to allow efficient and safe roof construction. The roof bracket includes a main body having an air hose tab that has a first air hose retention area formed through the air hose tab. The first air hose retention area has a first diameter configured to securably retain an air hose of the pneumatic roofing tool such that the weight of the air hose does not cause the air hose to slide through the air hose tab. The roof bracket may also include interchange angled brackets that allow the plank to be supported at varying angles.

Abstract: The invention concerns an energy guide chain for guiding hoses, cables or lines comprising chain links (2) each consisting of two link plates (3) and at least one crossbar (8) connecting the link plates, wherein link plates (3) of adjacent chain links (2) have pivot regions comprising mutually corresponding pivot pins (4) and openings (5) for receiving the pivot pins, by means of which the chain links (2) are pivotably interconnected, and wherein the link plates (3) of adjacent chain links (2) have mutually overlapping overlap regions (21, 22), forming lines (6, 7) of link plates, and wherein at least one link plate (3) is provided with a region (15, 20) of weakened material, which permits a variation in length of the link plate line (7) beyond the play which occurs in the pivot region (4, 5) in all directions of the link plate (3). In order to permit improved straight-ahead movement of the chain the material-weakened region (15, 20) is in the form of an elastically deformable region of the link plate (3).

Abstract: A robot with at least partly externally located cables, particularly robot tool supply cables having a length reserve in the area of the A3 axis of the robot is characterized by a base part located on the robot and having elements for guiding the supply cables and with a leg pivotable against the latter on which is located at least one of the elements for supply cable guidance.

Abstract: Guide (20) for a loop of a flexible line (40) between a pair of rotatable parts (12, 14) of an industrial robot (10) that rotate relative to one another around an axis (18), whereby the loop includes a pair of strands (42, 44) of the line joined by a bend (46) that extend around axis (18) with their outsides engaged with the respective parts so that the loop is caused to perform a movement around the axis (18) when the parts rotate relative to one another. To reduce wear on the cover of the line and to facilitate replacing the line, it is suggested that, among other things, the engagement consists of a separate groove (22, 32) arranged for each strand (42 respectively 44).

Abstract: An energy guiding chain for guiding hoses, cables and the like has a number of chain links connected to one another in articulated fashion which are formed by parallel straps connected by cross-members. The energy guiding chain can be moved in such a way that it forms an upper strand, a lower strand and a deflection zone connecting the two, where the upper strand rests on the lower strand. In order that the upper strand can be moved lying on the lower strand with the least possible power and low wear, and the chain is of the simplest possible design, at least some of the chain links of the upper strand and/or the lower strand are provided with rollers that can roll on running surfaces provided on the chain links of the opposite strand when the energy guiding chain travels.

Abstract: A vacuum cord and hose holder has a base with a vacuum cord and hose support, which includes a pair of oppositely disposed wings protruding upwardly therefrom to support the vacuum hose and cord; on one wing is the cord hook; a standard hose extension to facilitate storage of the extra-long shop vacuum hose and a mount which provides for a means of attaching the vacuum cord and hose support to the vacuum.

Abstract: A bracket for securing an end portion of a flexible agricultural chemical delivery tube along an end portion of an elongate rigid seed tube on a planter. The elongate bracket has a rear surface adapted to be positioned along and in contact with the front surface of the seed tube, and has a longitudinally extending row of sockets opening through its rear surface that are adapted to receive protrusions projecting above the front surface of the seed tube. The sockets are defined by surfaces adapted to engage those protrusions to retain the position of the bracket along the front surface of the seed tube. Along a front surface of the bracket are members adapted to receive and retain the end portion of the flexible chemical delivery tube.

Abstract: A cable guide is provided for a movable body such as a chair having legs with casters. The cable guide guides a cable attached to the movable member away from the casters during movement of the movable member and/or horizontal rotation of a portion of the movable member.

Abstract: A tool leash device having at least one coiled leash having a closed loop at one end secured to a split key ring, a snap ring having a selectively opened and closed locking member secured to said split key ring for attachment to a belt loop or the like, a trigger snap connected to the other end of the coiled leash having a selectively opened and closed locking member for securing the same to a closed loop portion of a flexible tie wrap, and a flexible elongated tie wrap having a closed loop portion at one end connected to said trigger snap locking member having a generally smooth end at the other end thereof with a ribbed portion between the ends of said tie wrap and an apertured locking portion on the tie wrap between the ends thereof whereby the smooth end is insertible into the locking portion with the ribbed portion locking into the locking portion for serving a tool thereto.

Abstract: A flexible cable holder for releasably suspending a computer mouse cable from a location above the plane of a surface upon which the mouse is moved to provide an adjustable length of cable between the mouse and the holder. The cable holder comprises a body member including two end portions with a fastening mechanism disposed at one of the end portions for affixing the holder at a location above the plane of the surface upon which the mouse is moved during its operation, and a projecting body portion that extends generally horizontally and outwardly from the one end portion when affixing the holder with the fastening mechanism at a location above the plane of the surface upon which the mouse is moved. The projecting body portion includes a cable retaining mechanism disposed at the other end portion of the holder for releasably receiving and frictionally retaining a folded cable portion which is folded back upon itself.

Abstract: An electric device for a bicycle is provided that retains a cord to reduce or eliminate slack in the cord, which preferably extends between a pair of electric devices. At least one electric device includes a housing portion, a bobbin portion and a retainer portion. The bobbin portion extends from the housing portion and has a winding surface. The retainer portion is coupled to overlie a portion of the bobbin portion to retain an electrical cord on the winding surface of the bobbin portion. In one embodiment, the bobbin portion includes a pair of bobbin sections with the retainer portion releasably coupled to the housing portion. In another embodiment, the bobbin portion is a tubular member and the retainer portion is fixedly coupled to the housing portion.

Abstract: The invention relates to an energy transmission chain for guiding tubes, cables or the like between two connecting points with variable vertical distance. The chain comprises links with two lateral parts that can be interconnected by means of at least one transverse pin. The adjacent links of the chain can pivot in relation to each other in an articulated manner on a plane forming a curved area. In order to provide an energy, transmission chain that can be inserted in-between the two vertically variable connecting points while preventing the energy transmission chain from sagging below the lower connecting point when its position is moved vertically upwards, the links of the chain are interspaced forming areas with opposite radii of curvature. Substantially rigid areas are provided in-between the U-bending areas of the energy transmission chain. The rigid areas can be configured in such a way that opposite lateral articulated areas of a pair of adjacent links can be U-bent in the opposite direction.

Abstract: A preferably unitary plastic hose guide for guiding a hose is mounted on a building above the ground so that a hose is lifted high enough to avoid contact with obstacles located on the ground adjacent a building while being deployed and used. In one embodiment, an elongated guide member has a J-shaped curved trough for retaining a hose placed in it. The trough has downwardly curved entrance and exit lips to facilitate hose movement into and out of the trough. The lip of the J-shape retains the hose in the trough by preventing the weight of the hose from dragging the hose outwardly and downwardly out of the trough, while readily permitting lifting of the hose out of the trough when desired. A mounting bracket spaces the guide member from the building where it is removably secured by headed fasteners. In another embodiment, the unitary plastic guide has a semi-circular trough with a generally C-shaped cross section to direct the hose around a corner of the building.

Abstract: An anchoring apparatus for locating a flexible tube or cord at a selected location between a fixed terminal and a movable device attached to one end of the tube or cord is disclosed. The apparatus includes a base having a securing clip extending from a circular platform, and a cover attached to the base and including a circular cover body and a raised shield section. A mounting material layer is affixed to a bottom surface of the base. A top portion of the shield section has an access opening thereacross extending between support openings at first and second side walls of the shield section. The tube or cord is releasably received at the clip through the access opening and support openings and is cooperatively held at a position relative to the base by the clip and the support openings.

Abstract: An energy guiding chain for guiding hoses, cables and the like has a number of chain links connected to one another in articulated fashion which are formed by parallel straps connected by cross-members. The energy guiding chain can be moved in such a way that it forms an upper strand, a lower strand and a deflection zone connecting the two, where the upper strand rests on the lower strand. In order that the upper strand can be moved lying on the lower strand with the least possible power and low wear, and the chain is of the simplest possible design, at least some of the chain links of the upper strand and/or the lower strand are provided with rollers that can roll on running surfaces provided on the chain links of the opposite strand when the energy guiding chain travels.

Abstract: The present invention provides a cable management hub apparatus for organizing a physical workspace of a computer system. In an exemplary embodiment, the cable management hub apparatus includes the following: a backing; a fabric fixedly attached to the backing; at least four loops fixedly attached to the backing; a hook fixedly attached to the backing; and at least four bend points in the backing and the fabric. In an exemplary embodiment, the cable management hub apparatus includes the following: at least four leaves; and a center portion. In a further embodiment, each leaf includes the following: a loop; a backing attached to the loop; and a fabric attached to the backing. In a further embodiment, the center portion includes the following: a hook; a backing attached to the hook; and a fabric attached to the backing.

Abstract: A flexible support and guide device includes a movable cable holder wound around a pair of pulleys rotatably supported on opposite ends of a support rod. The cable holder is comprised of a looped belt trained around the pulleys, and a pair of flexible tubes carried on an outer circumferential surface of the belt with ends of the tubes confronting each other mutually, the tubes accommodating within them cables. The cable holder has a movable end formed jointly by one pair of mutually confronting ends of the two tubes for enabling connection of the cables to a mobile machine or a movable machine part, and a fixed end formed jointly by the other pair of mutually confronting ends of the tubes for enabling connection of the cables to a fixed external power source.

Abstract: A floor raceway and monument arrangement extends from a cable inlet location to one or more remote locations at which a floor mounted monument is provided, the latter typically being provided with power receptacles and communication jacks. The raceway arrangement may include an elongate rigid section suitable for extending across a walkway, which rigid section protectively encloses both power and communication cables therein, yet enables such cables to be readily laid therein and accessed. The raceway arrangement also typically includes one or more elongate flexible sections intended primarily for use in non-walkway areas. Each flexible section is defined by a plurality of cable clips which are disposed in directly adjacent relationship and are supportingly engaged on the floor. Each clip has a downwardly opening channel part which embraces a conduit-type power cable, and the clip additionally has at least one channel for receiving communication cables.

Abstract: A composite cable carrier for supporting flexible cable, hoses or other conduit is made of two parallel chains of metal side links that are pivotally joined end to end. The links are connected by snap-on nylon retainer clips, rivets or pins, and the chains are joined laterally by snap-on nylon cross-bars. Stop posts of outer plates extend into slots of inner plates from both sides, with sharp 90° inside and outside corners for improved load handling ability. Integrally formed straps may be provided for added strength of the stop posts, and the straps are oriented along radials of the link pivot. The metal-nylon composite carrier is strong but light-weight, having a high load capacity so that it can be used in applications with heavy cables and/or long unsupported spans.

Abstract: Slidable-contact portions 10, 24 of a fixing tool 1 are engaged with the concave grooves 11 of a corrugated tube 2 which is circular in section so that the corrugated tube is supported rotatably in its circumferential direction by the fixing tool 1. Where the corrugate tube is oval in section, it is fixed inside a rotating member 33 with a circular outer periphery, and the rotating member is held rotatably in its circumferential direction inside a body of the fixing tool 1. The rotating member may be moved along a cam groove, or may hold the corrugated tube in a state decentered in an oblique direction. The fixing tool 1 is composed of a receiving part 3 and covering part 2 which have slidable-contact supporting portions 10, 24 to be engaged with the concave grooves 11 of the corrugated tube 2.

Abstract: A structure for protecting a flexible flat cable (FFC) is structured so that the FFC and a plate member arranged along it are covered with a heat-shrinkable tube. The structure is provided with fixing portions and for a fixed member and a movable member on both ends. In this configuration, if the movable member is repeatedly moved in a two-dimensional arrangement, the FFC will not buckle, easily deform owing to any external force and wear. This lengthens the life of the FFC greatly.

Abstract: A flexible cable holder for releasably suspending a computer mouse cable from a location above the plane of a surface upon which the mouse is moved to provide an adjustable length of cable between the mouse and the holder. The cable holder comprises a body member including two end portions with fastening means disposed at one of the end portions for affixing the holder at a location above the plane of the surface upon which the mouse is moved during its operation, and projecting means for extending generally horizontally and outwardly from the one end portion when affixing the holder with the fastening means at a location above the plane of the surface upon which the mouse is moved. The projecting means includes cable retaining means disposed at the other end portion of the holder for releasably receiving and frictionally retaining a folded cable portion which is folded back upon itself.

Abstract: A computer mouse cable holder including a body which may be straight or curved or angled or adjustably jointed with at least one aperture for releasably retaining a folded portion of a computer mouse cable, fastening devices for affixing the holder to a surface or structure which is generally above the computer mouse. The holder may include a tray for receiving and holding small articles. The holder may include a slot for holding upright cards or photographs or other flat objects.

Abstract: A furniture leg wire management apparatus is configured for use with a furniture leg formed by opposite leg posts separated by a gap. The apparatus includes a legway defined by an elongated tubular body. The body includes a forward portion and opposite clamping arms that are resiliently deflectable toward each other. The clamping arms are deflected when the legway is pushed into the gap between the leg posts and provide an outwardly directed force to clamp the legway in this operative position. The tubular body further includes a central rib terminated in a rear flange. The central rib divides the legway into two wire/cable channels, while the rear flange cooperates with the clamping arms to define opposite elongated slots. The slots communicate with the two cable channels to provide an avenue to feed the wires/cables into a corresponding channel. The wire management apparatus further includes a decorative cover plate that is removably mounted on the legway to improve its aesthetics.

Abstract: An attachable cord holder for a Christmas light includes an arcuate plate slidably inserted into a pair guide slots behind rectangular notch in the top of a socket of the light, a hook of roughly U-shaped section connected to the arcuate plate having a narrow entrance into the top and a thumbpiece extended outward from a flange of a base of the light having a round surfaced protrusion projected downward from the free end and engageable with the entrance of the hook. When a cord is transversely disposed into the hook, the round surfaced protrusion of the thumbpiece is pressed downward and frictionally inserted into the entrance of the hook to tightly close the entrance.

Abstract: A cable-tubing organizer system is provided for storing and organizing wire leads and tubing extending from monitoring equipment used in an operating room or other patient care environment. The organizer system includes a monitoring lead assembly, a transducer support device, and a transport plate. The monitoring lead assembly includes a plurality of clips, mounted on a base plate, for containing one or more coils of wire or tubing extending from operating room monitoring equipment. The monitoring lead assembly includes an attachment mechanism for securing the assembly to an operating table or any suitably convenient structure. The transducer support device includes a transducer bracket for securing a transducer holder that contains several different transducers. The transducer bracket translates vertically on a slotted plate for adjustment to patient chest level.

Abstract: An apparatus for reinforcing a flexible cable has a series of alternating rigid and flexible segments that are fastened together to form a continuous support unit along most of the length of the cable. The rigid segments are preferably formed from stiff plastic while the flexible segments are formed from elastomeric material. The rigid segments typically have an elongated strip on one side of the cable, and a pair of front and rear, elongated tabs on the opposite side for clamping onto the cable. The strips and tabs have inner channels for accommodating the thickness of the cable between them. The flexible segments are soft but resilient sheet-like members that act as support hinges for the bend radii of the cable. Fasteners used to join the segments together. The cable is flexed at predefined flex points which are located adjacent to the flexible segments. The flex points do not move and are isolated between the fastened ends of the flexible segments.

Abstract: An interface cable support arrangement to assist in the unimpeded operation of a user hand-operated input device connected to a computer system by an interface cable. A base is included having a sufficient mass to provide stability even when a supported interface cable of the input device is moved by the user within a predefined limited region or area. A support rod having a curved upper section is rotatably mounted on the base to enable the support rod to swivel, as required, with the motion of the interface cable as the input device is operated by the user.

Abstract: A device for controlling the movement of an electrical cord which connects a computer mouse to a computer. The device is made of a shackle made of a partially cylindrical body having flared lips which extend along the shackle body and a mounting structure attached to the shackle. The device shackle attaches to a mouse cord and the device mounting structure is attachable to stationary objects such as mouse pads or desk tops. The device limits the movement of a computer mouse cord to a length necessary to operate a computer mouse while restraining the remaining mouse cord length by allowing the length of mouse cord between the mouse and the shackle to be moved while the length of cord between the shackle and the computer is held stationary by the device.

Abstract: A fastening arrangement having a chain link (1). The chain link (1) has two link plates (2, 3), located spaced apart opposite one another, with edge and side faces (4, 5, 6) and at least one crossmember (7) which connects the link plates (2, 3). A fastening unit (8) is provided which has webs or tines (9, 10) which are spaced apart and extend in the longitudinal direction of the link plates (2, 3). The fastening unit (8), the crossmember (7) and/or at least one link plate (2, 3) have interacting connecting means (13, 20), by means of which the fastening unit (8) can be connected to the crossmember (7) and/or at least one link plate (2, 3) with the webs (9, 10) directed inwards into or inwards into and outwards out of the chain link (1).

Abstract: A chest mounted book holder for carrying a field guide or other reading matter while hiking or observing nature attached to the chest area of an outer garment or to an adjustable upper body harness. The book holder includes page holders for holding the book open at a desired page and protects the pages from turning in the wind and is equipped with side stops so the book cannot fall out. Adjusting straps allow the book to be positioned at a comfortable distance and angle from the reader and can be folded and secured against the chest when not in use. The user is able to turn the pages of a book when the book holder is in an open position and to make notes on the book or adjacent to it.

Abstract: A wire retainer for use in an air conditioning outdoor cabinet which houses a fan and a spine fin heat exchanger coil includes an extension portion, a base portion and a clip portion. The extension portion of the wire retainer is anchor-like and includes fluke-like members that, when inserted into and through spine fin material, lodge securely therein. The base portion of the retainer abuts the spine fin of the heat exchanger coil and positions the clip portion such that wires or a wire bundle running interior of the coil can be guided and secured appropriately so as not to be cut by the fan or buffeted and broken by the relatively high velocity, high volume stream of air that is drawn by the fan through the interior of the air conditioning cabinet and the heat exchanger coil housed therein.

Abstract: The present invention includes a chain link for an energy guide chain for receiving cables, hoses. The chain link includes elongate side walls and transverse web portions connecting same. Each side wall has sliding surfaces for movable connection to a side portion of an adjacent chain link. The sliding surfaces, which slide against each other, of adjacent chain links are formed of a different material. At least part of the sliding surfaces is produced by an additional body, which are formed from a different material from the side wall. The additional body is attached to at least one side wall prior to assembly of the energy guide chain. The additional body is mounted to the chain link prior to and not during assembly of the energy guide chain. This operation permits the chain links to be fitted together in an uncomplicated manner and promotes automated assembly procedures.

Abstract: A chain link for a cable/hose handling chain, the chain link including a body defined by a pair of opposed sidewalls, a top wall and a bottom wall which together define a closed compartment for housing cables/hoses, each of the sidewalls being provided with pivotal formations to enable the chain link to be pivotally connected to a similar link to form a chain, at least one of the sidewalls being detachably attached to one end of the top and bottom walls to provide access to the compartment for insertion and removal of cable/hoses.