Abstract: A blower support device for use on a utility vehicle includes a generally horizontally oriented platform and a vertically oriented support member. A mounting channel is provided and extends laterally away from the vertical support member for pivotably mounting the support stand to the mounting post for pivoting movement of the support stand between an access position and an operational position. A remote throttle control is also provided.

Abstract: The current invention provides an improved display device for displaying coins, medals and medallions. The display device is designed to focus the viewer's attention on the object on display without blocking a substantial portion of the object from the view. Additionally, the current invention provides a display device suitable for displaying a coin, medal or medallion along with a related secondary object. Finally, the current invention provides a device suitable for display a plurality of coins, medals or medallions.

Abstract: An electronic equipment mounting angle varying apparatus comprises a base member mounted at a place where electronic equipment is installed; a mounting member on which the electronic equipment is mounted, and which is supported by the base member so as to freely swing about a horizontal base support shaft axis; and an arm member supported by the mounting member so as to freely swing about a mounting member support shaft axis extending horizontally, which sets mounting angle of the electronic equipment by being latched by the base member, whereby the electronic equipment is mounted at a prescribed angle.

Abstract: A fixture carrier including two uprights spaced apart and secured using cross bars that permit the center-to-center distance between the uprights to be adjusted. In conjunction with this horizontal adjustment, vertically adjustable support members mounted upon each upright provides a factory-assembled fixture carrier that may be easily adjusted in the field to accommodate horizontal distances between the uprights and vertical positions of the support members. Supporting arms for carrying the fixture are secured to each support member.

Abstract: An adjustment latch structure for a folding bracket of display devices includes a base dock pivotally coupled with a bracket, and a bracing rack having one end pivotally engaged with the base dock and another end pivotally coupled with a sliding member slidable relative to the bracket and having an inner end extended to an inner side of the bracket to fasten to an anchor blade having a front side coupled with a latch member movable upwards. A pulling member is located under the latch member having protrusive members extended into housing slots of the latch member and pressed by an elastic element, and has returning spring on one end. The entire structure is located in the center in a symmetrical fashion in normal conditions. When pulls the pulling member, the sliding member slides relative to the bracket to adjust the angle of the bracket relative to the base dock.

Abstract: A foot pad has an elastic conical body and at least one elastic rib. The elastic conical body defines a connecting surface and an outer conical surface. The connecting surface defines a hollow portion, and the elastic rib integrally connects to the elastic conical body at a surface of the hollow portion. The outer conical surface has a root portion connecting with an outer edge of the connecting surface. A thickness of the elastic conical body at the root portion of the outer conical surface is greater than a thickness of the elastic conical body at other portions of the outer conical surface. Elasticity of the foot pad is thereby increased so as to enlarge a contact area contacting an outer supporting surface, so that an anti-skid effect is improved and the foot pad is capable of absorbing a deformation of an electronic product.

Abstract: A tablet monitor includes a monitor main body having a connector combining part and a handle accommodating part, a handle foldably accommodated in the handle accommodating part of the monitor main body, and a supporting stand connected to a rear of the monitor main body, and including a connector connected to a connector combining part of the monitor main body. The tablet monitor also includes a first connector having two parts, each provided at the handle and the supporting stand, and each having a shape to correspond to each other to be detachably connected to each other, and a second connector having two parts, each provided at the monitor main body and at the supporting stand, and each having a shape to correspond to each other to be detachably connected to each other. Thus, the monitor main body and the supporting stand may be simply and firmly connected to each other, so that the tablet monitor is used with more convenience.

Abstract: A stabilizing device having two elements. One of the elements is secured to an object, and the other element is secured to the first element to prevent the object from tipping over.

Abstract: A stand-up toothbrush having an elongated handle with a head at one end, the head carrying bristles, and a hand holding portion at the other end, the hand holding portion long enough to be fully grasped by the hand of the user. A stand is provided on the hand holding portion of the handle at the other end, the stand extending past the other end of the handle and terminating in a support end. The support end extends transverse to the handle and is large enough to stably support the toothbrush in an upright storage position. The handle is made from relatively rigid material, and the stand is made from resilient, flexible material of the type allowing the stand to be moved against the hand holding portion of the handle when the user grasps the stand and the hand holding portion so as to interfere minimally with holding the toothbrush during use, and to return to its original position when the brush is released.

Abstract: An angle adjustment structure of an electronic apparatus having a display unit is provided to position the electronic apparatus on a support plane by an inclination angle. The angle adjustment structure includes: a shaft hole mount fixed in the electronic apparatus and having a hole at a central position; a rotation axle mounted in the hole of the shaft hole mount and having a plurality of locking grooves arranged at a predetermined inclination angle; and a rotation pole having one end formed with a connection pawl, wherein the connection pawl is inserted in the rotation axle to allow the rotation pole to be rotatably mounted in the shaft hole mount. Thus, as the rotation axle is supported on the support plane by the predetermined inclination angle, the electronic apparatus positioned on the support plane is inclined to allow a viewing angle of the display unit to be adjustable.

Abstract: A keyboard with adjustable support devices for supporting the keyboard at several levels is provided. Each support device includes a leg able to rotate along the bottom of the keyboard. The angle between the axis of rotation and the bottom plane of the keyboard has a value other than 90 degrees. The leg is selectively posed at the first or second state. When the leg is at the first state, the tilt angle between the keyboard and a desk is smaller. When the leg is at a second state, the tilt angle between the keyboard and a desk is larger. There are multiple support devices provided on the bottom plane of the keyboard. Therefore, the keyboard provides multiple variations in angle and height by adjusting the positions of the legs.

Abstract: An adjusting device comprising a foot member, a supporting member, and a moving member. The supporting member is fixed to the foot member, and the moving member includes at least a moving body, an elastic device and a button. The moving body includes two passageways, one of which is sized to receive the supporting member so that the moving body can move vertically and is coupled to the supporting member, and the other of which is sized to receive the elastic device so that the elasticity of the elastic device embeds in the passageway horizontally to clip to the supporting member so that the moving body is fixed to the supporting member. The button is movable horizontally or vertically and is buckled to the moving body, through which the user can impose a force horizontally or vertically to deform the elastic device, so that the elastic device can disengage from the supporting member for the adjustment.

Abstract: A stand-up toothbrush having an elongated handle with a head at one end, the head carrying bristles, and a hand holding portion at the other end, the hand holding portion long enough to be fully grasped by the hand of the user. A stand is provided on the hand holding portion of the handle at the other end, the stand extending past the other end of the handle and terminating in a support end. The support end extends transverse to the handle and is large enough to stably support the toothbrush in an upright storage position. The handle is made from relatively rigid material, and the stand is made from resilient, flexible material of the type allowing the stand to be moved against the hand holding portion of the handle when the user grasps the stand and the hand holding portion so as to interfere minimally with holding the toothbrush during use, and to return to its original position when the brush is released.

Abstract: A hand-held electronic device with a hidden keyboard, especially for small size electronic devices with a display screen (such as PDAs, mobile phones, etc), provides a keyboard coupling design to allow a retractable keyboard retreated and hidden inside a device body of the electronic device when not in use, and pulled out for data entry when in use.

Abstract: An articulated stand having an adjustment mechanism featuring a hinge-and-wheel assembly. In one embodiment, the present invention provides an articulated, adjustable stand comprising an upwardly extending arm, a downwardly extending leg pivotally attached to the upwardly extending arm, a wheel rotatably mounted to a first end of the downwardly extending leg, and a spring element connecting the first arm member and the second leg member.

Abstract: An article holder comprising bifurcated arms extending upwardly from a base to receive and hold articles inserted downwardly into the holder within cushioning, resilient fingers extending inwardly from the bifurcated arms to engage the inserted article and wherein the fingers have incoming engagement surfaces connected, with an air space between, to exiting engagement surfaces.

Abstract: A bow holder apparatus includes a bow holder unit which includes a top holder member portion and a bottom holder member portion. The top holder member portion includes a front holder portion, a middle holder portion, and a rear holder portion. The bottom holder member portion includes connector receivers. Holder-to-support interface means are received in the connector receivers for connecting the bow holder unit to an underlying support that can be either the ground or an elevated structure, such as a tree stand. For the ground-penetration mode, the holder-to-support interface means include top stake portions which are connected to ground-penetration bottom stake portions of ground stake members. For the tree-stand-support mode, the holder-to-support interface means include a bolt head portion of a first connector bolt which is connected to a support panel which is connected to a tree stand.

Abstract: A mounting method and a mounting apparatus to enable the level mounting of a first article to a second article. In accordance with one aspect of the present invention, an apparatus for mounting a first article to a second article to permit the level mounting of the first article comprises a bracket for fixed attachment to the second article, the bracket configured to receive the first article. The bracket has a level built into it, such that the bracket is installed such that the first article when mounted to said bracket is level.

Abstract: A tool display device consists of a back-plate (10) and a tool bracket (20) to hang a tool on the tool display device. The back-plate (10) has two holding plates (11) respectively formed at two sides of the back-plate (10). Each holding plate (11) forms a mounting slot (12) with the back-plate (10). The tool bracket (20) has two ears (22). Each ear (22) slides into and is securely held in the corresponding mounting slot (12) by a hook (27) on a distal end of a resilient outside leg (26) formed on the ear (22). The tool display device further has at least one cushion secured on the tool to keep the tool stable.

Abstract: A toothbrush with a handle including a gripping zone and a connecting zone, and with a bristle portion following the connecting zone, wherein the handle has a stop part spaced from the bristle portion and extending at least substantially perpendicularly with respect to the longitudinal axis of the toothbrush so as to limit an introduction of the toothbrush in the buccal cavity.

Abstract: Screw-covering legs and caps are adapted for a case assembly. The legs are received in leg sockets arranged on the assembly, while the caps are received in cap sockets arranged thereon. The legs, caps and their respective sockets are all configured so that only the legs fit into leg sockets and only the caps fit into cap sockets. The legs and caps are designed to appear similarly and the construction prevent their misplacement with respect to the case assembly.

Abstract: A vertical blind cutting and hole-punching apparatus for repairing the slats of vertical blinds. The vertical blind cutting and hole-punching apparatus includes a slat support assembly including a board-like slat support member having a main wall with a bottom side and a generally flat top side and also with a first end and a second end and further with a round punch hole being disposed therethrough; and also includes a slat guide assembly including guide members being adjustably mounted upon the flat top side of the board-like slat support member; and further includes a cutter assembly being disposed at an end of the board-like slat support member; and also includes a hole-puncher assembly being mounted upon the board-like slat support member.

Abstract: An ergonomic die buffer comprises a load-bearing base having a central axis extending longitudinally through the midpoint of the load-bearing base. The load-bearing base also comprises a longitudinal axis that may be coaxial with the central axis of the load-bearing base or displaced therefrom. A neck portion is operatively connected to the base and a foot is connected to the neck portion. The neck comprises a central axis, such that the neck is connected to the base coaxially with the longitudinal axis. When the longitudinal axis is displaced from the central axis of the load-bearing base, there is greater contract between the topside surface area of the base and the associated die. The foot comprises at least one flat surface in order to provide greater surface contact between the topside of the base and an associated die. The die buffer may be secured to an associated die either by magnets or through a spring-loaded mechanism.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a multi-functional umbrella holder of a folded umbrella. The holder includes an upper connecting ring and a bottom base to engage with an inner moveable connector respectively. The folded umbrella has its shaft connected with the connector and it can be completely received in the holder to become a simple tubular structure for easy carrying and storage.

Abstract: The present invention relates to bow rests which are portable, lightweight and easily adjustable. The bow rests of the present invention generally comprise a plate wherein an opening is formed in a first end section of the plate and the second end section of the plate is bent such that an angle is formed between the plane of the first end section and the plane formed by the second end section. A mount, which is configured to be fixed to a bow is pivotally attached to the second end section. The opening is adapted and configured such that a shaft such as, for example, walking/wading sticks, staffs, canes and tree limbs can be inserted through the opening and the height of the bow rest above a surface can be quickly and easily adjusted. The bow rest is adapted and configured such that the weight of a bow is transferred to the bow rest and shaft thereby improving the accuracy of a sportsman shooting the bow.

Abstract: An accessory support apparatus for a hand held electronic device to provide hands free use and stability thereof includes a connector bar and a support member that are attachable by integrally formed coupling members. In a first preferred embodiment the support member is in the form of a support stand that is attachable to the connector bar and includes a leg and a bracket portion and a hinge portion located therebetween to provide for relative movement of the leg with respect to the bracket portion. In a second preferred embodiment, the support member is in the form of a bracket bar that is attachable to a desired surface so that when the connector bar is coupled thereto, the hand held electronic device is maintained in a fixed position on the wall.

Abstract: The present invention comprises in combination a paint brush and a brush tilting mechanism including a paint brush of the type including a ferrule, bristles and a handle; and includes a ferrule having a raised portion such that the bristles of the brush are oriented upwardly away from a flat surface when said paint brush being laid onto a flat surface.

Abstract: In order to perform a stable key inputting operation even if the keyboard device is installed at an inclined surface, a rear surface of a main body is formed with a notch, and the notch is provided with an adjuster member. A turning centerline of the adjuster member is in an inclined angle in respect to the rear surface. The notch has a depth size from the rear surface at the rotatable supporting side of the adjuster member deeper and its depth size becomes smaller as it is farther from the rotatable supporting side. The adjuster member is turned to cause the adjuster member to be changed over between one attitude in which it is protruded out of the notch and the other attitude in which it is stored in the notch. In addition, the adjuster member is formed with a shaft, there is provided a resilient member for resiliently pressing the outer circumference of the shaft and the resilient member is fitted to a sliding notch formed at the outer circumference of the shaft.

Abstract: A golf bag tilting structure comprises a fixed tube fastened at the bottom end with a bag bottom disk, and a movable tube fastened at the top end with a bag top edge such that the bottom end of the movable tube is slidably fitted into the top end of the fixed tube. The fixed tube is linked with one or more tilting rods which are pivoted at the top end with the bag top edge. As the bag top edge is exerted on by an external force, the bottom end of the movable tube is forced to slide to compress a spring which is located in the top end of the fixed tube. The tilting rods swivel away from the bag body to support the golf bag slantingly on the ground.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a stroller stand for preventing a stroller from tipping over backward. The stroller stand is designed for lightweight, foldable strollers known as “umbrella” strollers. Strollers often tip over backward when a child is removed from the stroller seat before bags or packages present weighing on the stroller handles are removed. The stroller stand consists of an elongated member or stand that is attached to the stroller and folds up to a stored position that is flush with the frame of the stroller. When deployed, the stroller stand extends diagonally from the back of the stroller and touches the ground, acting to counterbalance any additional weight of the handles of the stroller. The stroller stand is lightweight and attaches to various types of stroller frames with customized adapters.

Abstract: A case assembly with screw-covering members defined as legs and caps. The legs are adapted to be received in leg sockets arranged on the assembly, while the caps are adapted to be received in cap sockets arranged thereon. The legs, caps and their respective sockets are all configured so that only the legs fit into leg sockets and only the caps fit into cap sockets. The legs and caps are designed to appear aesthetically similarly, although their unique constructions prevent their misplacement with respect to the case assembly.

Abstract: A toothbrush includes a brush portion, a handle, a suction cup pedestal and a flexible transition portion connecting a lower end of the handle to the suction cup pedestal. The handle, suction cup pedestal and flexible transition portion are constructed and arranged so that the toothbrush will normally be oriented in a substantially upright position when the suction cup pedestal is affixed to a horizontal surface. Advantageously, though, the flexible transition portion is sufficiently flexible so as to permit the toothbrush to be deflected when the suction cup pedestal is affixed to a horizontal surface so that the central longitudinal axis of the handle is at least 20 degrees from vertical. A novel packaging assembly for such a toothbrush is also disclosed.

Abstract: A receptacle device for propping and supporting, above ground, the elevated golf club grip handle of a grounded golf club, preventing the golf club grip handle from coming in contact with ground surface moisture.

Abstract: An electronic equipment mounting angle varying apparatus comprises a base member mounted at a place where electronic equipment is installed; a mounting member on which the electronic equipment is mounted, and which is supported by the base member so as to freely swing about a horizontal base support shaft axis; and an arm member supported by the mounting member so as to freely swing about a mounting member support shaft axis extending horizontally, which sets mounting angle of the electronic equipment by being latched by the base member, whereby the electronic equipment is mounted at a prescribed angle.

Abstract: A golf club includes an assembly that can be contained within the shaft of the golf club or can extend from the shaft of the golf club. The assembly includes a tine support and a tine attached to the tine support. When the assembly is within the shaft, the tine is positioned against the tine support. When the assembly extends from the shaft, the golf club can be positioned with the tine inserted into the ground. The insertion of the tine into the ground prevents the grip of the golf club from coming in contact with the ground. The tine and the tine support can be engaged by an insert structure, the insert structure being attached to the interior of the golf club shaft.

Abstract: A pair of slits (2a), a pair of first grooves (2b), a pair of second grooves (2c), and an engaging aperture (2d) are formed to the bottom plate (21) of an outer casing of the telephone set (1). An adapter plate member (3) has a base pate (3a), a pair of generally triangular plates (3b) standing on the base plate, a pair of elastic claws (3c) formed on the top edges of the triangular plates, and a mating tab (3d). One end of the adapter plate member is remobably and rotatably mounted at the front edge of the bottom plate. In a first condition where the telephone set is disposed with the bottom plate is not inclined, the triangular plates are inserted into the slits. In a second condition where the telephone set is disposed with an increased inclined angle, the claws are inserted into first grooves. In a third condition where the telephone set is mounted on a wall by the use of the adapter plate member. After the adapter plate member is removed from the bottom plate, turned upside down, and fixed onto the wall.

Abstract: A golf club stand is a single rod member which includes the following segments in series: a point at the lower end of the rod; a leg extending up from the point, a 180° bend; an arm depending from the bend; a first lateral member extending from the depending arm; a loop at the end of the first lateral member; a second lateral member extending from the loop; an upright arm extending from the second lateral member; and a coil at the end of the upright arm. The 180° bend between leg and arm forms a hook to hang the device on the upper rim of a golf bag, for storage. The first and second lateral members are spring biased against each other by the loop to releasably hold a towel between them. The arms and said second lateral member together form a U-shaped enclosure to confine the handle of a standing golf club. The coil provides a temporary holder for a smoker's pipe, cigar, cigarette, or the like. A club face cleaner brush is removably hung on the loop.

Abstract: A support structure for interposition between a base of a sloping base cooler and a roof during installation of the cooler onto the roof. The support structure comprises a transition component adapted to be connected to the cooler and to ducting protruding through the roof to feed cooled air from the cooler into the ducting. The transition component includes a movable prop or flap, separate from or formed with the transition component, to be positioned between the transition component and a horizontal surface such that the transition component, when fitted to a sloping base cooler, maintains the cooler in a vertically upright condition for assembly or transportation or storage.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a support (2) for a paintbrush (1). The support (2) may advantageously be used both when you want to lay down the paint brush on a flat surface and when you want to hang the brush on a bucket. The support (2) consists of an integrated part of the paint brush (1), projecting from the paintbrush in the form of a projection from the paintbrush body. According to the invention, the projection comprises at least two points of support, allowing the paintbrush to rest on these points of support, together with a point of support provided by the paintbrush somewhere along the handle (3). Preferably, the support is located at the head (4) of the paintbrush, at the shoulder (6) of the head (4) close to the handle (3). Furthermore, the support may comprise an arched flange (8), directed along the handle, which can function as a bucket holder.

Abstract: A holder for a golf club employing two joined but relatively adjustable members for detachably receiving and holding the club and a vertical spike suspended between the members.

Abstract: An information processing apparatus which comprises a main body in a flat, plane box shape, a flat input section provided on the front surface of the main body, a stand, provided on the rear surface of the main body, having two or more tilting positions relative to the main body where It is preferable that the stand has a retracted position wherein the stand falls down into the rear surface of the main body, a first tilt position where the main body in-clines at a relatively small angle to a desk surface, and a second tilt position where the main body inclines at a relatively large angle to the desk surface. In the first tilting position, the main body is inclined slightly toward the front relative to the desk surface. With the main body thus positioned, it is easy to manipulate a pen held against the input face of the input section. In the second tilt position, the main body is held almost upright relative to the desk surface.

Abstract: A support and alignment implement for supporting an article such as a golf club in an upright or elevated position comprises a pair of leg members, each leg member having a stretched “C” shaped proximal end and a ground engaging distal end, a spring element disposed between the proximal ends and means for joining the proximal ends such that the spring element is retained therein and maintains the proximal ends of the leg members in contact with one another in a closed position. In operation, the user extends the proximal ends of the leg members away from one another to an open position, such as by bringing. together the distal ends of the leg members, inserts the shaft of the golf club between the stretched “C” shaped proximal ends, and returns the proximal ends to the closed position, thereby securing the shaft between the proximal ends.

Abstract: A pair of elevator clamps are used with a portable computer for tilting the main body and keyboard unit. The elevator clips fit onto rearward parts of the sides of portable computer body unit. The clips have an upper plate and a lower plate with riser joining the upper and lower plates. A support pedestal extends downward below the lower plate member to rest on a support surface and define an amount of incline for the body and keyboard unit. In one embodiment, the clip has a generally F-shaped profile, and the pedestal has a front-to-back taper at its lower edge. In another embodiment, the elevator clip has a threaded post passing through a brace at the lower end of the riser, and the post adjustably supports the lower plate member. The threaded post serves as pedestal. There can be a footing member of hard rubber or other suitable material affixed onto the lower end of the threaded post, for non-slip support on the table or other surface. The footing also facilitates gripping for rotating the threaded post.

Abstract: Removable ring shaped attachments around handles provide positioning in support racks, prevents running of liquids from one end of device to another, facilitates cleaning support devices and for brushes, facilitates drying of brush bristles.

Abstract: A solar powered bat warmer having a container which has openings for receiving at least one baseball bat. The container has an open side which is covered with plexiglass to accumulate solar rays and the back of the container has a support to angle the plexiglass to receive the sun's rays.

Abstract: The stabilizing apparatus of the present invention has the advantages of allowing the computer system tower units to be positioned in close proximity with respect to each other while providing stability for a single or multiple tower units. The present invention provides a stabilizing apparatus for a computer system having one or more tower units with a generally narrow width base with respect to the depth and height of each tower unit. At least one pedestal spans the base of the tower unit in a direction transverse to the depth of the tower unit. The pedestal of the present invention is a single bar having two ends which extend outwardly from opposite sides of the tower unit for preventing the tower unit from overturning. Alternatively, the ends are also angled downwardly for raising the base of the tower unit. Screws are used, for instance, to attach the pedestal to the tower unit.

Abstract: A tool suspension rack includes a suspension plate having a first end portion and a second end portion containing two spaced elongate slide slots extending therethrough, each of the two slide slots having a first end portion and a second end portion formed with a locking sheet, a substantially U-shaped supporting bracket including two end portions each formed with an ear extending laterally and abutting the second end portion of the suspension plate, and two snapping members each mounted on each of the two ears of the supporting bracket, wherein each of the two snapping members is slidable in one of the two corresponding slide slots and is releasably locked by the locking sheet.

Abstract: The invention concerns a toothbrush (10) with bristles (12) at the top and a handle (14) including a structure for maintaining the brush in a vertical storage position, characterized in that the brush handle (14) is longitudinally divided in its upper part into at least two branches (16,18,20) articulated between an open position for storage wherein the free ends (22,24,26) of the branches (16,18,20), mutually spaced, form support points for the brush (10) on a horizontal surface, and a closed position wherein the branches are brought together for the toothbrush (10) to be used.

Abstract: A folding instrument case stand attachable to the instrument case to support the case in an upright, tilted position. The stand is particularly adaptable for use with a stringed instrument case, for example a guitar case. The stand has spring loaded diverging legs that are pivotal relative to a central frame between a folded and an extended position. Straps extend from tie down plates mounted on the central frame to secure the base of the instrument case to the stand. The spring loaded legs can be latched to the central frame in the folded configuration. When the legs are in the folded configuration the stand can be transported with the instrument case. The case and stand can also be used as a temporary support for the musical instrument with the case opened and with the frame in an extended configuration.

Abstract: A device placable on a surface for positioning an article for viewing utilizing a base member. The base member includes a first portion and an angularly attached second portion. The first portion and second portions are capable of rotating about an axis. The first portion includes a biasing weight which causes projection of the second portion of the base member outwardly. The second portion of the base member includes a protuberance which extends from the surface of the second portion of the base member. A bracket is held by the first portion of the base member and extends to the vicinity of the protuberance. The article engages and disengage by rocking the base member about the axis causing the bracket either to contact the protuberance and or to separate from the protuberance.