Abstract: An offset hanger has a central retainer portion, a first leg and a second leg. The central retainer portion defines a segment of a generally cylindrical shape and retains a conduit, pipe, tube or the like.

Abstract: A universal hanger device mounts components of a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (“HVAC”) system within an architectural structure. The universal hanger device allows HVAC components such as duct members to be mounted in any position and/or configuration.

Abstract: A clip and cable assembly are configured for attachment to a panel of a vehicle. The cable assembly includes an elongated member. The elongated member includes a radially extending locating feature having a width. The clip includes a housing and a fastener. The housing includes a first section and a second section spaced a distance from the first section and a pocket is defined between the first and second sections. The first and second sections each define a channel that is sized to slidably receive the elongated member of the cable assembly. The pocket receives the locating feature when the elongated member is received in the channel such that movement of clip relative to the elongated member and the locating feature is limited to a length of movement defined as a difference of the distance between the first and second sections and the width of the locating feature.

Abstract: A cable manager which secures cables and constrains their movement in a controlled fashion. An example cable manager includes a flexible sheet. The flexible sheet includes a support section for supporting a cable along a portion of a length of the cable, the support section including a first end and a second end. A first cable retainer section wider than the support section is adjacent the first end, the first cable retainer section including first retainer sides which interlock. A second cable retainer section wider than the support section is adjacent the second end, the second cable retainer section including second retainer sides which interlock, and the second cable retainer section being separate from the first cable retainer section.

Abstract: A bracket arrangement for securing fertilizer hoses, such as those for carrying anhydrous ammonia, to the frame of a fertilizer applicator or similar implement is made of a corrosion resistant material and is thus resistant to damage caused by thermal changes, sunlight, and inclement weather. The bracket arrangement is designed to be removably attached to the implement frame to allow flexibility in where along the frame the hoses, or bundles of hoses, are retained. The bracket arrangement includes a bracket having an elongated and generally planar body with an eyelet formed in the planar body. The eyelet is configured to pass a length of hose and restrict movement of the hose in a direction orthogonal to its length.

Abstract: The invention relates to a novel cable hanger for supporting at least one cable. The cable hanger comprises a cable support member having first and second ends for supporting one or more cables and a latching element extending from each of the first and second ends of the support member which is adapted to stably suspend the cable hanger.

Abstract: An extruded or molded elastomeric (e.g., rubber) or polymeric multi-piece (e.g., two-piece) modular pipe support system utilizes a wide base with protrusions and/or recesses, and a separate top with recesses and/or protrusions that engage the protrusions and/or recesses of the top. The tops are configured to securely capture a pipe/conduit without any additional parts, straps, etc. The top may have one or more pipe-receiving recesses for receiving the pipes (conduits).

Abstract: A line bracket for mounting on a support structure of an airplane, includes a mounting section for attachment to the support structure and a U-shaped bracket section for receiving at least one line. The support structure can be closed by a cover part (by a clip-on connection, wherein the mounting section is configured to be plate-like for resting against the support structure, a floor region of the U-shaped bracket section extends essentially at a right angle away from the mounting section, and a first leg region of the bracket section is formed by part of the mounting section and corresponds to an opposite second leg region for forming an insertion opening for the line, which insertion opening) is closeable by way of the cover part that is hinged at the end of one of the leg regions, to install the line from the side in the bracket section.

Abstract: A cable assembly includes a cable and a cable securing member. The cable includes a metal portion and an insulation surrounding the metal portion. The metal portion includes a connecting end exposed out of the insulation. The cable securing member defines a securing hole. A first receiving opening and a second receiving opening are defined in the cable securing member. The first receiving opening is aligned with the second receiving opening. The first receiving opening is greater than the second receiving opening. The first receiving opening receives the insulation. The second receiving opening receives the connecting end.

Abstract: A clamp is provided, which includes a clamp main body including a plurality of concave members forming a cylindrical body by combining together, and a fixing device provided in any of the plurality of concave members for fixing the clamp to an attachment object; and an approximately arc-like buffer member disposed on an inner circumferential side of the concave member. On one side surface facing the concave member in the buffer member, a leg portion is formed to bulge out, and on another side surface opposite to the one side surface in the buffer member, an approximately concave-like holding surface is provided. Such clamp can hold long bodies with various diameters, and also can attenuate vibrations of the long bodies.

Abstract: An apparatus for mounting accessories on a weapon mount. One embodiment of the apparatus includes an accessory interface system having a forward module coupled to a mounting module. The mounting module of the accessory interface system mounts on a weapon mount. The forward module of the accessory interface system provides a plurality of surfaces for mounting weapon accessories.

Abstract: An illustrative mounting arm for a light fixture provides multiple tilt angles based on the selected orientation of components of the mounting arm. The mounting arm includes a first and second arm portion, each having opposite ends oriented at different relative angles to provide the multiple tilt angles for the light. A support end arm or second arm portion connects directly or indirectly to a wall or other support structure. An intermediate or first arm portion couples between the second arm portion and a mounting pad portion of the light fixture. Each of the first and second arm portions are rotatable in orientation, thus changing the orientation of the angle ends, each combination of possible arm portion orientations displacing the light fixture and therefore the illumination pattern at a different elevation angle relative to the support structure.

Abstract: An apparatus including at least two longitudinally extending guides configured to be coupled to opposite side surfaces of a power supply unit such that, when coupled to the power supply unit, the guides cooperate with the power supply unit to form a channel between the guides, at least one end of each of the guides defining a recess in the at least one end that is configured to receive and retain a part of a flexible portion of an electrical power cord and to cooperate with the power supply unit to retain the power cord in a wrapped arrangement substantially within the channel, and a retention element cooperating with the recess to receive and retain the part of the flexible portion of the electrical power cord.

Abstract: A support assembly connected with a stud for securing and guiding conduit and/or cable is provided. The support assembly includes, but is not limited to, a securing arm for securing and guiding the conduit and/or cable and an engaging tab coupled with an end of the securing arm. The engaging tab includes a first engagement member facing a second engagement member, a side engagement member connecting the first and second engagement members together, and a first compressible member extending in a first direction D1 either from the first engagement member towards the second engagement member or from the second engagement member towards the first engagement member. The first compressible member is compressible in a second direction D2 opposite that of the first direction D1.

Abstract: A cable hanger comprising a main body section having an attachment face and a front face, and an elongate tongue section, wherein the tongue section is attached at one end to the main body section by way of an attachment region and has a free end, the front face has raised edge portions and a central portion, the central portion being located generally opposite the tongue section, and the edge portions protruding outwardly by a greater amount than the central portions, and a retaining region is defined between the front face of the main body section and a rear face of the tongue section, the retaining region being capable of accommodating and retaining a cable.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for securing electronic equipment to a substantially horizontal surface of a support structure. The apparatus includes a fastening means such as a collar, a mounting bracket for attachment to the support structure, and a connector. The connector is interposed between and swivelably attached to the collar and mounting bracket. The connector may have a telescoping construction. The apparatus is particularly suited for use with equipment having an electronic component attached to a neck extending from a base. An electronic equipment setup using the above-described apparatus is also provided.

Abstract: An adapter kit for mounting an electrical apparatus in a rack includes a pair of rails. The rails are configured to be fitted on respective, opposing outer sides of a case of the apparatus and to slide along corresponding tracks on respective inner sides of the rack. At least one of the rails includes a cable channel configured to contain a cable passing through the cable channel between front and rear faces of the case.

Abstract: An organizing device includes a cylindrical retainer member made of a resilient material and having one or more longitudinal grooves, and having one or more slots formed in an outer peripheral portion and communicative with the grooves for engaging a cable through the slot and into each of the grooves of the cylindrical retainer member, and a coupling member engaged with the cylindrical retainer member for coupling and attaching the cylindrical retainer member to a supporting facility. The cylindrical retainer member is made of a resilient material for retaining the cables to the cylindrical retainer member.

Abstract: A pipe support clamp, a system using the clamp, and a method of supporting a pipe with the clamp are disclosed. The pipe support clamp includes two housings, and a number of high temperature inserts, where at least one high temperature insert is coupled to the first housing and at least one high temperature insert is coupled to the second housing.

Abstract: A boom mountable robotic arm for temporarily supporting an elongate conductor includes a rigid member such as a beam or beam assembly adapted for mounting onto the upper end of a boom for example using a boom adaptor, at least one electrically insulated support post mounted to the rigid member, where each post temporarily supports an elongate electrical conductor, and at least two rotation devices for selectively controllable rotation of the rigid member and the electrically insulated support posts about at least two corresponding axes of rotation.

Abstract: A cable assembly includes a cable having a cable jacket. A cable stacker couples the cable to a neighboring cable assembly. The cable stacker has a mounting channel. The cable is received in the mounting channel. The cable stacker has a coupler configured to be coupled to the neighboring cable assembly to hold the cable in position with respect to the neighboring cable assembly.

Abstract: A tool and method for holding a rotary lawnmower in a tilted position to expose the underside of its deck for maintenance, comprising a bracket having an anchoring portion and a receiving pocket joined to the anchoring portion, the anchoring portion being adapted to be operatively mounted on a vertical wall or post surface or held down at or near a floor or ground level, the receiving pocket being arranged when the anchoring portion is operatively mounted to receive a horizontal hand grip of the distal end of a lawnmower handle, and a lock member deployable on said bracket to selectively retain or release the hand grip in or from the receiving pocket.

Abstract: A roof liner stiffener includes a rail and a first guide member. The rail is configured for attachment to a roof liner of a vehicle and includes a web and a plurality of ribs integral with the web. The first guide member is configured to support a first portion of an electrical wiring harness of a vehicle. The rail and the first guide member are integrally formed from a thermoplastic material as a unitary structure. The first guide member includes a first base and an elongate arm integral with, and extending away from, the first base. The elongate arm of the first guide member is bendable relative to the first base of the first guide member. Roof liner assemblies and vehicles are also provided.

Abstract: A frame-like holder for a solar panel includes a substantially L-shaped profile having at least one first leg that is orthogonal relative to the solar panel in an installed position of the solar panel and at least one second leg that adjoins the at least one first leg at an end of the at least one second leg that faces away from the solar panel. A cable holder is integrated into a front face of the at least one second leg of the L-shaped profile, the cable holder including a groove extending along the front face and being configured to receive and secure the at least one electric cable.

Abstract: An apparatus for securing a measuring or display unit on an object. Included is elongated guide element, on which an orientation aid and a holder for the measuring unit or for the display unit are arranged shiftably in the longitudinal direction of the guide element, wherein the orientation aid and the holder are so positionable relative to one another, that the object is held clamped between the orientation aid and the holder or a mounted sensor, and wherein a resilient tensioning apparatus is provided, with which the measuring or display unit is pressable with a defined clamping force onto the object.

Abstract: A tension balancer which includes an axis body including a latch part, a column shaped main body including a bottom part which has at least two first through holes arranged at equal intervals in a concentric circle from the center, and an open upper part, a spring base housed within the main body and having an aperture for joining an end of the axis body to the center, and at least two second holes arranged at equal intervals in a concentric circle from the center, an upper lid having an aperture for pushing through the main body of the axis body to the center, and at last two second through holes arranged at equal intervals in a concentric circle from the center, the upper lid being screwed to the main body by a bold and nut which passes through the first, second and third through holes, and at least two or more spring unit groups sandwiched between the spring base which is housed within the main body and the upper lid.

Abstract: A cable retention clip (20) attached or attachable to equipment with which a plurality of cables are or will be operatively associated, wherein the clip comprises a row of upstanding open-topped cable guide members (24) and a semi-flexible or substantially rigid closure member (22) (hereinafter “lid”) securable on top of the guide members to retain cables when present therein, wherein the lid (22) is selectively securable at two or more different heights relative to the guide member (24), to retain cables of different diameters.

Abstract: A fitting for a cable trough system, the fitting including a bottom wall and side walls extending from at least a first terminal end to a second terminal end and forming a trough therebetween, the side walls being curved in a longitudinal direction, and an end portion formed at each of the first and second terminal ends, the end portion including first and second guiding surfaces defining a space therebetween, and a spring member positioned in the space. The space is sized to receive a terminal end of a trough member of the cable trough system, and wherein the spring member is positioned to engage the terminal end of the trough member to couple the trough member to the fitting. Other cable routing devices can also be used.

Abstract: Disclosed is an improved mounting and securing device. The device provides for attachment at least one elongate object to a surface and includes a diaphragm spring and an oval fir tree mount. The device is secured to and prevents rotation in an oval or slot shaped hole in a mounting surface. The oval fir tree mount has a tapered tip and a substantially oval shape. Fir tree branches are attached to an oval shaped trunk at various elevations or staggered heights. The diaphragm spring includes a flexible umbrella extending toward the fir tree branches. The diaphragm spring provides tension and resistance when the fir tree mount is inserted into a mount hole formed in a supporting surface such as a panel. The flexible spring combined with the staggered height branches allow the device to be securely retained in different mounting hole thicknesses. The substantially oval configuration prevents rotation.

Abstract: A mounting apparatus for a data storage device includes a bracket, a support member slidably mounted to the bracket, two first and second locking members, and two clamping members. Each first locking member includes a first hook detachably locked to the support member, and a fixing pole to clamp the corresponding clamping member. Each second locking member includes a second hook fixed to the support member, and a fixing portion to fix the corresponding clamping member. When the first hooks of the first locking members disengage from the support member, and the first locking members are rotated to drive the corresponding clamping members away from the support member. When the data storage device is sandwiched between the support member and the clamping members, the first locking members are rotated to make the first hooks lock to the support member.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a stand for a cooler containing cooling solution. The cooler further includes an attached flexible tubing outlet for draining the cooling solution through the flexible tube outlet into a medical cuff for reducing swelling of injured tissue. The stand further comprises a cylindrical container with a cavity for receiving through the opened top end of the lateral sidewall the cooler therein. An elongated pedestal is further defined by a top end and a bottom end. The top end of the pedestal is attached underneath the bottom side of the container. The container is supported in an upright position a distance above the surface of the ground. An aperture is located in the lateral side wall for receiving the flexible tubing outlet therethrough.

Abstract: A cable support has a bed provided with a flat support section and a curved support section for supporting one or more cables on the cable support. The curved bed support section has a curvature which is greater than the curvature at which damage to a computer cable occurs when the cable is bent or folded around or over a small radius which can induce kinking or twisting of the cable. The curved support section provides a bed upon which the cable is supported at all times so that damage to the cable by bending too excessively is prevented. The support device is provided with fittings which are suitable for securely anchoring the support device to an open wire frame used to support the cables in cavities, such as ceiling cavities, roof spaces or the like without having to modify either the open wire frame or the support device thereby saving time and effort in installing computer cables.

Abstract: An anchoring system secures a catheter to the body of a patient and arrests axial movement of the catheter without meaningfully impairing fluid flow through the catheter. The anchoring system includes an anchor pad that adheres to the patient's skin and supports a retainer. The retainer includes interacting structure with a cooperating keeper and latch that releasably moves the retainer between an open and a closed position. When in the open position, the retainer can receive a portion of the catheter and be subsequently moved to the closed position. The retainer further includes one or more retention mechanisms that inhibit axial movement of the catheter relative to the retainer when the catheter is secured therein. In one mode, the retainer includes interacting structure with a keeper and latch. The keeper selectively cooperates with the latch to secure the retainer in a closed position where the cover is generally over to the base.

Abstract: Embodiments provide apparatus for supporting at least one utility cable for spanning above ground, the apparatus comprising a centrifugally cast prestressed concrete pole, a structural adapter, and a cable support structure including an open lattice frame.

Abstract: Apparatus for supporting one or more cables in a generally vertical orientation comprises a support structure extending along a generally vertical direction and a plurality of support blocks positioned along the vertical support structure. Each of the support blocks has one or more cable openings defined therethrough. The support blocks comprise a plurality of first group support blocks and a plurality of second group support blocks. The cable openings of the first group support blocks are aligned with each other, and the cable openings of the second group support blocks are aligned with each other and horizontally offset from the cable openings of the first group support blocks.

Abstract: A bracket for carrying pipes on an underside of a vehicle includes a molded body laterally spanning a recess in the underside of the vehicle. The molded body can have an angled forward face for deflecting underside road debris. The bracket can additionally include an integrally molded carrying structure extended upward from the molded body for carrying one or more longitudinally extending pipes within the recess.

Abstract: A solar panel module comprises a photovoltaic panel supported on a frame for location on a supporting surface. The frame comprises two generally parallel side walls which taper upwardly from a nose section to a rear section of the frame to provide support for the photovoltaic panel above the roof surface. The frame further comprises connections for attaching it to adjoining frames of the solar panel assembly. The rear section has a curvilinear surface which terminates in a step which extends between the side walls of the frame and is formed in its riser with at least one opening which places the interior of the frame rear section in communication with the external atmosphere.

Abstract: A bracket for attaching a hose comprising a strip adapted to surround a hose, an end portion connected to the strip and a locking portion to close the strip about the hose, in which the locking portion is configured to cooperate with a threaded fastening device to fasten the bracket to a support is provided. The bracket further comprises at least one anti-rotation device adapted to cooperate with one of the threaded fastening device and the support.

Abstract: There is provided a gas piping system for a fuel cell in which a gas pipe is made of stainless steel containing no nickel and is fixed at normal room temperature to a suspension member or a fixing portion through a fixing tool by means of bolts/nuts. The fixing tool is constituted to include a bracket member and an elastic member, and this elastic member is arranged between the bracket member and the gas pipe. Moreover, the fixing tool is equipped with a notched portion such that the fixing tool may be self-ruptured when an excessive external force is applied to a fuel cell stack constituting a fuel cell system.

Abstract: A the Modular Raceway System For Electrical Components is provided that includes horizontal members (10) to accommodate the attachment of trim (30), the attachment of vertical members (20) containing slots (22) for connecting the attachment brackets (40) and other brackets used to secure electronic devices (26) or other objects. Used as a means for concealing wiring (16) and minimizing the amount of holes required for wall (24) connection points in a finished room.

Abstract: A cable support apparatus includes a flexible spine formed from a single piece of wire stock and a plurality of support members extending along a length of the flexible spine. Each of the support members is formed from a single piece of wire stock. The plurality of support members cooperate with one another to define a longitudinal passageway extending along a length of the flexible spine for retaining one or more cables therein. Each support member includes a body segment extending along and engaged to the flexible spine to define at least two attachment apertures therebetween.

Abstract: A cable collecting apparatus includes a base plate and a cover plate. The cover plate extends at diagonal relative to the base plate in a first state. A receiving room is enclosed by the base plate and the cover plate in a second state. A first end of the cover plate is rotatably and resiliently connected to the base plate at a joint. A second end of the cover plate is capable of engaging with the base plate.

Abstract: A support for electrical cables having a nonconductive telescoping pole. A frictional locking collar couples sections of the telescoping pole to one another. The bottom end of the pole fits into a round conical base formed of recycled tires. The top end of the pole is affixed to a nonconductive head that is shaped to cradle electrical cables.

Abstract: A fastening element for fastening a longitudinally extending article, in particular a cable or a cable loom, which is to be fixed to a component, in particular to a motor vehicle body part, with a wrapping tape. The fastening element comprising a body including a first cheek element, a second cheek element, and at least two connection struts which connect the cheek elements to one another in a longitudinal direction of the body, and which define an opening for receiving the tape. The tape is insertable into the opening substantially transversely to the longitudinal direction, in order to circumferentially wrap the article with the wrapping tape.

Abstract: A flexible fluid delivery line with an end fitting retention bracket is disclosed for use during installation of an irrigation or sprinkler system. The retention bracket is malleable along its length and facilitates the positioning and orientation of a sprinkler head or other fluid delivery device with respect to the surrounding ground level. The retention bracket has two annular sleeves connected by a malleable elongate member. Through the pair of annular sleeves passes a semi-flexible riser. The annular sleeves are configured to substantially match the external circumference of the end fittings and retain the fitting therein. The retention bracket may be bent to suit various installation angles. The retention bracket prevents undesired turning or displacement of the end fittings during installation/use/removal of a sprinkler head.

Abstract: A device attachable to a patient table having a rail on at least one side of the table to accommodate at least one user interface having a cable connected thereto. The device includes a cable guiding mechanism to receive the cable. The cable guiding mechanism includes a guiding rod, and the cable guiding mechanism is attachable beneath the rail. The cable guiding mechanism also includes a cover having an opening mechanism provided through out a length of the cover. The cover includes a front end, a rear end and a middle portion. The middle portion of the cover is attached to the guiding rod through a movable connecting unit.

Abstract: The invention relates to a stop, or hanger, for a brake cable of a bicycle. The lever and caliper of a bicycle brake are connected by a Bowden-type cable, with an inner wire and an outer housing. The invention describes a stop for the outer cable housing that mounts underneath the crown race component of a bicycle's headset bearings. A washer-shaped piece sits under the crown race, with a forward section connected to the front of the washer section that extends upward. The top of the forward section includes a hole or slot that serves as a stop for a brake cable housing. A reinforcing web of material may wrap laterally from the outside of the washer portion to the forward section to prevent unwanted flex of the stop under high braking loads. An alternate version integrates the hanger and crown race into one piece.

Abstract: The present invention relates to apparatus and methods for a stand for portable electronic devices, including electronic devices with built in displays, such as mobile telephones, media players and tablet computers and e-readers.

Abstract: A bracket assembly for securing a longitudinal support member includes a base portion and a dome portion sized and adapted to be threadably engaged around the support member, thereby securing the support member within the bracket assembly. Fasteners in the base portion affix the assembly to a planar surface. The dome portion covers the base portion fasteners when the dome portion has been threaded onto the base portion.

Abstract: The present invention provides a universal flat panel display frame which includes a supporting arm system, a universal head system and a fixing pedestal system. The universal flat panel display frame applies a translation mechanism with dual connecting rod supported by a spring force, and a crosshead universal head system, so as to allow the flat panel display installed thereon to be adjusted and fixed at a desired position and a desired angle at will. Only one person could activate the flat panel display by hand, and the height, front/back incline angle and right/left incline angle of the flat panel display can be adjusted at random just by applying a little force. Therefore, the present invention is convenient for a user to adjust the flat panel display at a desired position, or to rotate the flat panel display at a desired angle to show the screen to other people.