Abstract: A sucker rod well pump base that is readily movable and universally adjustable comprising at least two spaced apart footing members which carry, but are not connected to at least two spaced apart transverse support members. A plurality of spaced apart hold down members are carried along the length of the support members in an unconnected manner, but yet are restrained from movement away from the footing members by abutment of the hold down members against the support member. Each hold down member carries at least one tie down member for securing the base to a well pump unit.

Abstract: A removable adhesively mountable retention plate for holding protected articles to a base structure such as a desk. A stiff metal base plate is bonded to one face of an adhesive pad, the pad having an adhesive surface on the other of its faces. The adhesive surface is to be bonded to the base structure, thereby to retain the base plate to it. A plurality of spaced apart threaded openings are formed through the plate. The pad is apertured among these openings. A jack screw is threaded into at least some of these openings to exert a separative force between the base structure and the pad to release the pad from the base structure.

Abstract: An engine/transmission mount for a vehicle including first and second brackets, the first defining an aperture, the second having spaced legs to either side of the first bracket. An elongated bar which has ends adjacent the legs and extends through the aperture is radially expandable whenever the legs are flexed toward one another by selective application of compressive forces on the legs by operation of a compressive fastener. While prior to operation of the compressive fastener the first bracket is free to slide along the elongated bar, radial expansion of the elongated member fixes the first bracket in a desired axial position.

Abstract: In the arrangement for fastening a machine part on a foundation by using vertical anchor studs, a multiplicity of vertical anchor tubes are cast into the foundation and these are connected to one another, at least in groups, by means of an auxiliary frame. Provided at the lower end of each anchor tube, there is a ring whose inner diameter is greater than the outer diameter of the anchor stud and whose outer diameter is greater than or at least equal to the outer diameter of the anchor tube. A space with an essentially square outline is recessed in the foundation underneath this ring. Laid in this space with clearance, there is a threaded nut with an essentially square external contour and a height smaller than the clear height of the space mentioned, the lower end of the anchor stud being able to be screwed into this threaded nut. This design makes it possible to omit expensive templates when casting the foundation.

Abstract: A base pad for supporting heavy, vibrating machinery with minimal environmental pollution, the pad including a peripheral frame of rigid beams, a grid of reenforcing rods extending across the interior of the peripheral frame between the beams, and a cementitious filler within the peripheral frame. Flanged channel beams extend across the peripheral frame in spaced pairs and form a series of spaced anchor slots opening upwardly through the cementitious material, and also form liquid drains beneath the slots. The drains communicate through openings through the beams with aligned discharge spouts secured to the beams. A plurality of intercommunicating, peripheral, upwardly opening V-gutters are disposed in the cementitious filler adjacent the peripheral frame beams, and are connected to drain liquid into the liquid drains.

Abstract: A mounting bracket for use with a base member having a flat upper base surface and an elongate shoulder extending upward from the base surface. The shoulder has a V-shaped recess extending along its length. The base member also has a tapped bolt hole adjacent to the base surface. The mounting bracket comprises a bracket member having an upper surface adapted to support a component, a flat lower bracket surface and a footing adjoining the bracket surface, and a pilot hole. The footing is inserted into the V-shaped recess with the upper beveled surface mating with the upper side of the V-shaped recess and with the bracket surface mating with the base surface. A connecting bolt extends through the pilot hole into the bolt hole. Screwing of the connecting bolt into the bolt hole results in insertion of the footing further into the V-shaped recess with the mating between the upper beveled surface and the upper side of the V-shaped recess resulting in the bracket surface being urged against the base surface.

Abstract: A floor anchor for a cabinet, particularly for a tool or parts cabinet in a shop or factory, itself anchored to the floor or other superstructure, and providing angularly bent prongs which engage the cabinet by overlying a floor portion of a back end of fork lift channels of the cabinet, the floor portion slid under the prongs. The floor anchor holds a backside of the cabinet down, preventing tipping forwardly of the cabinet when the weight of open drawers cause an overturning condition. The floor anchor also provides a securing strap which prevents the cabinet from becoming disengaged by preventing the cabinet from sliding forwardly with the floor portion retracting out from under the prongs of the floor anchor. The floor anchor provides a system of anchoring tool or parts cabinets which can be quickly disengaged from the anchor for removal and relocation elsewhere in the shop.

Abstract: A mechanism for coupling vehicle components to a vehicle frame made of a plastic material. A bolt is received by generally aligned openings defined by the frame and the component, and a first nut threaded onto the bolt securely presses the frame and component together. A spacer or second nut carried by the bolt between the first nut and the component is positioned within the opening in the frame. The spacer is slightly smaller in depth than the frame member, and allows the frame to become slightly compress. The spacer limits the travel of the nut on the threads, thereby preventing the frame from being compressed beyond the elastic range of deflection. A module plate having the vehicle engine thereattached is carried between the second nut and the vehicle component. The second nut keeps the module plate and the component securely coupled together when the first nut is removed from the bolt, such that the module plate, the engine and the vehicle component can be removed from the frame as a single unit.

Abstract: A system for preventing storage cabinets and the like from tipping when drawers of the cabinet are opened using an anchor clip for cooperating with the feet on the cabinet to latch the cabinet in vertical position.

Abstract: A tipover prevention apparatus for an appliance includes a wall-mounted bracket which secures an appliance tether cable extending horizontally across the wall-facing side of the appliance. The bracket includes a plurality of downwardly extending hooks for removably securing the appliance tether cable, each of which hooks includes an interior relieved area in which the appliance tether cable is positioned. A pair of forwardly extending ridges located on the extreme right and left edges of the bracket impart tension to the appliance tether cable, maintaining the appliance tether cable in proper position.

Abstract: A mounting fixture for an electrical appliance such as a television receiver includes a mounting lug with a substantially planar support member and a generally cylindrical base member extending therefrom, wherein the base member and support member are integrally formed with each other and are further interconnected by radial ribs integrally formed with said base and support members. The base member may include either a fastener integral therewith or a fastener receptacle disposed in a boss, which are used to attach the mounting lug to a support surface within a depression thereon by way of either a fastening nut or screw. The support member further includes a layer of contact pressure sensitive adhesive which permits the mounting lug to be easily secured to the cabinet or exterior of the electrical appliance.

Abstract: A supporting or supporting and security device is provided for mounting an appliance on a support surface, or for hanging an appliance from a wall or ceiling. The device includes a base having upper and lower portions, and pads that adhere the sides of the appliance. Generally L-shaped side brackets are adjustably connected to the base by use of threaded fastener means. The appliance is placed on the base and clamped between the side brackets. The side brackets include a generally vertical portion for retaining the pads, and a generally horizontal portion for sliding within the base assembly.

Abstract: A base pad for supporting heavy, vibrating machinery with minimal environmental pollution, the pad including a peripheral frame of rigid beams, a grid of reenforcing rods extending across the interior of the peripheral frame between the beams, and a cementitious filler within the peripheral frame. Flanged channel beams extend across the peripheral frame in spaced pairs and form a series of spaced anchor slots opening upwardly through the cementitious material, and also form liquid drains beneath the slots. The drains communicate through openings through the beams with aligned discharge spouts secured to the beams. A plurality of intercommunicating, peripheral, unwardly opening V-gutters are disposed in the cementitious filler adjacent the peripheral frame beams, and are connected to drain liquid into the liquid drains.

Abstract: A universally adjustable hold-down assembly for mounting a drive unit relative to a respective driven unit includes a support member for supporting the drive unit adjacent to a mounting hole thereof, a rod having a head portion located within a cavity defined by the support member and a shank portion which extends through a circular aperture in the support member and through the mounting hole, and a retaining nut which secures the drive unit to the support member, the rod shank portion being sized to be displaceable relative to the centerline of the aperture and the rod head portion being sized to prevent its passing through the aperture.

Abstract: A water heater support system, and related methods, which protects the water heater from sustaining earthquake damage, which in turn might further cause damage to the building in which it is located and/or nearby people.

Abstract: A water heater support system, and related methods, which protects the water heater from sustaining earthquake damage, which in turn might furhter cause damage to the building in which it is located and/or nearby people.

Abstract: Mounting means for attaching a control module (12) to a engine to develop a uniform force that seals fluid connections of passageways therebetween. A block (10) secured to the engine (14) has a series of parallel slots (30, 30' . . . 30.sup.N) on opposite first (26) and second (28) sides of and perpendicular to a base surface (24). The block (10) has external flanges (32, 34) adjacent to the slots (30, 30' . . . 30.sup.N) that are parallel to the base surface (24). Legs (64, 64' . . . 64.sup.N) on the control module (12) which are located in the slots (30, 30' . . . 30.sup.N) have an external projections (68, 68' . . . 68.sup.N). First (40) and second (42) bars positioned on opposite sides of the block (10) engage the external flanges (32, 34) and projections (68, 68' . . . 68.sup.N). When bolts (52, 52' . . . 52.sup.

Abstract: An equipment housing is secured against removal from a clamping assembly which embraces two opposing sides of the equipment housing. Plates are affixed to said opposite sides of the housing by an adhesive means arranged in a unique manner to rely upon its shear strength to prevent unauthorized removal of the equipment or housing or both. The various types of adhesives which may be used in connection with this shear strength locking device may include single part adhesives which consist of liquids of various viscosity, as well as amorphous materials, films and layered films which include various types of double-sided tapes. Another category of adhesives is the multipart material which may consist of two-part epoxies or two-part acrylics. For the most part, high-tack adhesives, which cure at normal room temperatures, are the preferred material.Cyanoacrylates and similar matrials may be used where rapid cure and adhesion of dissimilar parts is required.

Abstract: An improved anti-tip apparatus for an appliance includes a generally L-shaped retaining bracket which mounts to the wall adjacent the appliance with one leg projecting forwardly to engage a retaining edge in the rear of the appliance. A downwardly extending hook member at the free end of the appliance engaging leg prevents the retaining edge from sliding off of the end of the retaining leg in the event of upward movement of the retaining edge as might result from forward tipping motion of the appliance.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a unique method for mounting and supporting a printer used with personal computers. The invention, a Vertical Printer Stand, is comprised of a printer stand base, printer support brackets that support the printer in a vertical position, adhesive backed mounts that attach to the printer side walls, and straps that attach to the adhesive mounts and around the printer, securing the printer to the stand. The entire assembly is then typically mounted to the wall using standard wall mount fasteners, with the printer mounted parallel to the wall. The primary purpose of this invention is to remove the printer from the desk and free up valuable desk and office space. The paper may either feed from the floor, desk top, or from an optional paper feed tray.

Abstract: An equipment housing assembly includes: an equipment housing (11); a rack (13) for supporting the housing (11); and two spaced hold-down devices (17a, 17b) each comprising two co-operating separable parts (19a, 19b) secured respectively to the rear (21) of the housing (11) and the rack (13). The two parts (19a, 19b) of each device (17a, 17b) have co-operating parallel inclined planar surfaces (23a, 23b) angled to provide a hold-down force (H), and one part (19b) of each device is spring loaded to accommodate manufacturing variations in the front-to-back dimensions of the housing (11) and the rack (13).

Abstract: A chain anchor clamp device which secures a vehicle to a straightening bench during a chassis straightening operation. A chain anchor plate is pivotally mounted on a retainer cap releasably connected by bolts to a lock plate slidably receivable in tracks of the bench.

Abstract: An anti-tip anchor bracket for a major home appliance, such as an electric or gas range with a front opening oven. The bracket is mounted on the floor and is provided with opposite side flanges to which the levelling feet of the appliance are slid under, thus preventing the appliance from tipping when an open oven door extending horizontal to the floor is stepped on or has excessive weight placed upon it. The bracket is also provided with a front flange which prevents the appliance from being inserted within the mounting bracket in an incorrect manner.

Abstract: A retaining adaptor is provided which secures appliances such as televisions to appliance support devices without necessitating any structural change or other damage to the appliance.

Abstract: A device for the securing of protected articles such as computers to the side or a top of a desk, which includes a base plate having an adhesive pad secured between the base plate and the desk or other object. A plurality of posts rise from the base and are engaged by a second plate. The protected article is placed in the spacing between the plates and between the posts. Releasable locking means holds this engagement of the second plate to the posts. A retention bracket is restrained to the assembled plates and posts and includes a pair of shoulders overhanging the spacing between the plates to prevent removal of the article from the spacing.

Abstract: An attachment and means for anchoring a tackle box on a moving object, such as a boat, against the effects of heave and motion, has a frame upon which are two parallel interlocking rails which mate with corresponding interlocking grooves provided within the tackle box or within an attachment affixed to a tackle box's exterior surface. The design of the rail is particularly adapted to reduce the chance of injury to individuals working around the rails and to reduce the effect of impact and wear damage to the rails. The rails are of a substantially broad based inverted truncated prismoidal section, extending outward at an angle from a base of substantial width and having a substantially flat top. The edges of the rails are rounded to reduce the effects of wear and to eliminate the change of injury to a person contacting a rail while the tackle box is removed.

Abstract: Electric and gas ranges are provided with either projections or openings which, together with corresponding openings and projections on the adjacent wall behind the ranges, cooperate in order to prevent the tipping of the range when the oven door is open and assuming a generally horizontal position, whereby weight is applied to the door of sufficient magnitude to cause the range to tip over unless the corresponding projections and openings are interfitted.

Abstract: A shipping container for transporting a variety of aircraft engines includes a base, a cover and a plurality of engine-engageable support portions carried on the base which are at least one of vertically, horizontally and angularly displaceable with respect to the base of the container. The cover is disposable over the base so as to contain the engine therebetween. The support portions are preferably formed on the surface of swing brackets pivotally mounted to vertically adjustable riser brakets, which are telescopically received in corresponding riser support brackets, which are in turn horizontally slidably affixed to base brackets on the container base. The cover and base are externally dimensioned so that one container can be stacked atop another container, or moved by a forklift, and so that individual bases are stackable as well.

Abstract: A universal, portable base for heavy equipment, such as pump jacks, has a substantially rectangular slab of reinforced concrete with three rails extending longitudinally from end-to-end thereof substantially equally spaced apart. Anchor slides fit over the rails and can be moved along the rails to appropriate positions for receiving tie-down devices for securing heavy equipment to the base.The base includes networks of reinforcing steel bars extending longitudinally and transversally of the base intermediate its thickness with one network being secured to the longitudinal rails.

Abstract: A vibration suppressing mounting bracket for mounting the compressor of a vehicle air conditioner within a housing. The bracket is part of a mounting system for the compressor, the mounting system further comprising (1) a plurality of legs which are resilient mounts secured to the bottom of the compressor and to the housing, and (2) a pin extending from the top of the compressor which passes through a hole in a mounting plate, the plate also being secured to the housing. The bracket is formed from two arcuate segments which, when fastened together, form a substantially ring-shaped bracket which surrounds the cylindrical exterior of the compressor. The radially inner surface of the bracket is covered with a foam shock absorbing pad which is in contact with the compressor's exterior. The bracket is also bolted to the walls of the housing.

Abstract: An apparatus for preventing tilting of an appliance relative to a wall including a pair of rigid support members mountable on the wall which cooperatively engage stop means on the appliance when it is positioned adjacent the wall. Each support member includes a first portion secured to the wall with a plurality of fasteners such that the rear face thereof firmly engages the wall, and a second portion extending substantially perpendicular to the first portion including stop means. Openings in the rear wall of the appliance include second stop means which are aligned with the stop means on the second portion of the support member when the appliance is positioned adjacent the wall to thereby prevent tilting of the appliance.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for clamping of a machine table or a pallet on a machine bed or frame, whereby the machine table rests at several bearing points on support pins or the like which are arranged on the machine frame. The clamping force is applied by one single, central clamping device, which engages approximately in the center of a plate, which in turn is coupled in the area of the bearing points on the underside of the machine table. The plate serves to transmit the centrally applied tensioning force into the area of the support of the machine table in order to avoid bending or distortion to the machine table.

Abstract: An elevator hoist apparatus of the type disposed in the bottom of a hoistway has an improved structure for securing the apparatus to the wall of the hoistway. The apparatus also comprises an improved hoist drum having multiple parallel rope grooves formed in the drum so as to spiral around the drum in the same direction from one end of the other to the other. The load acting on the main ropes wrapped around these grooves is thereby equalized, increasing the safety of the apparatus. Furthermore, the ends of the main ropes are secured to the drum so that the main ropes are reliably secured even when there is no tensile force acting on the main ropes.

Abstract: An anti-theft locking device for securing computer-related units against unauthorized removal from a work station utilizes a base frame anchored to a work surface at the work station and constructed to receive one of the units in nested position so as to preclude movement of the unit in directions parallel to the work surface and to receive a hold-down frame placed over the units and secured to the base frame with screw-type locking mechanisms extending into the base frame beneath the nested unit to protect the screw-type locking mechanisms from tampering and to conserve space at the work station.

Abstract: A support device for supporting first and second units has an instrument platform having first and second spaced opposite parallel planar surfaces. The instrument platform is rotatably supported for rotation about an axis of rotation. A first joining subassembly pivotally mounts the first unit on the first surface of the instrument platform for rotation about an axis spaced from and parallel to the axis of rotation. A first pair of locking devices lock the first unit in abutting relation to the first surface in locked position and release the first unit to hang freely at various angles with the first surface in unlocked position whereby the first unit is in playing position when the instrument platform is horizontal with the first surface up and in stored position, hanging from the first surface, when the instrument platform is horizontal with the first surface down.

Abstract: A means for mounting a motor to a transmission is provided by forming a plurality of pilot studs on the motor housing to engage in resilient bushings in a mounting plate connected to the transmission, and providing tension arms to removably secure the motor to the transmission.

Abstract: A centrifuge holder to inhibit movement of a centrifuge machine caused by a rotor within the centrifuge coming off the drive spindle. The holder apparatus is designed in such a manner that the centrifuge machine can be placed on or removed from the holder without the need of any separate tool. Tab members of the holding apparatus are received within spaced apertures located in the bottom of the centrifuge.

Abstract: A hydraulic pump/turbine discharge ring leveling, supporting and anchoring apparatus is disclosed which includes a prestressed anchor stud (21) connected between an upper foundation ring (28) and a flange portion (17') of a pump/turbine discharge ring (14) to secure the discharge ring (14) to the upper foundation ring (28). Prior to prestressing the anchor stud (21), a jack-bolt (43) mounted beneath the flange portion (17') is moved upwardly into engagement with the flange portion (17') of the discharge ring (14) to effect a leveling of the discharge ring (14). Thereafter the anchor stud (21) is prestressed by turning down a nut (54) engaging an end of the stud (21) projecting upwardly through the flange portion (17') of the discharge ring (14).

Abstract: A vessel such as a nuclear reactor containment vessel is provided with a bottom extension in the form of a cylindrical skirt in which are formed peripheral openings in uniformly spaced relation. A horizontal cross-pin extends through each orifice, projects on each side of the cylindrical skirt and is provided with means for translational locking with respect to the orifice. The threaded upper portion of an anchor-bolt is mounted at each end of the cross-pin while the lower ends of the two bolts are anchored in the foundation raft. The device produces a substantial reduction of stresses in the anchorage zone.

Abstract: A positioning pin which permits a sewing machine cabinet to be adapted to accommodate a variety of sewing machines. The positioning pin has a flange dividing the pin into two unequal lengths. The positioning pins are received by bores formed in the base of the sewing machine and the cabinet work surface to properly locate the sewing machine with respect to the work surface. The pins may be reversed end-for-end to adapt to sewing machines having bases with differing heights.

Abstract: A device for preventing or substantially reducing lateral slippage of an ect which is held to the surface of another object by suction means is provided. Suction pads are mounted so as to allow conformation with irregularities of the supporting object's surface and are provided with prongs preferably made of sharpened tool steel which are oriented to dig into the surface to preclude lateral slippage during operation.

Abstract: A mount system for mounting sewing machines provided with hinge pin sockets adjacent an edge of the work supporting surface, comprising a pair of elongated equal height mounting brackets having pins adapted to be inserted into and locked within the hinge pin sockets, the brackets being adapted at their other end to be mounted to a machine supporting surface or shelf, together with a machine rest also adapted to be mounted with the machine supporting surface to sustain the front of the sewing machine bed, the system thereby locating the work supporting surface at the desired height independent of the machine bed height or depth through the fixed hinge pin socket distance relationship, and the fixed height of the bracket pin on the bracket.

Abstract: In a base anchorage for heavy machinery, in particular converters, an anchoring plate is concreted into a base and is firmly connected with at least one bolt, whose end projecting out of the base is provided with a screw thread. The at least one bolt is produced of high-tensile strength material and, at its lower end, it is screwed through a threaded bore in the anchoring plate and contacts, with at least one flattened side, a corresponding face of a securing plate fixed relative to the anchoring plate, the bolt thus being secured against rotation.

Abstract: An integral, spring metal fastener has the form of a generally flat, interrupted or incomplete ring and a pair of opposed, spaced hooked arms mounted within the ring and curvedly extending toward, but not completely to, the ring ends defining the interruption. The ring ends are squeezable together, as with pliers, to bring the hooked arms closer together and, when released, the ring and the hooked arms resiliently return to their original, uncompressed position. The hooked arms are adapted to be engaged within a hole in a mounting post so that the fastener can secure other mounting elements to the post. The fastener is particularly adapted for securing antivibration mounting elements of the type conventionally used in mounting vibration causing devices, such as compressors, in this manner.