Abstract: A cable support device is adapted to support electrical cable. The device supports cable in a generally horizontal position along the length of a wall, ceiling, beam or other support structure. The support device may also be attached to other structures, such as a bracket suspended from overhead structure by a hanger rod, for example.

Abstract: A support slide assembly for a cable management arm includes first and second slide assemblies. The cable management arm is connected between the two slide rails of the first slide assembly. A third pivot member and a sliding member are located between first and second pivot members on two ends of the cable management arm. Two ends of a support slide rail are connected to the first and second slide assemblies respectively. The support rail is retractable by the slidable first and second rods. The first rod has one end pivotably connected to a sliding block which is slidably connected to the first slide assembly. The second rod has one end pivotably connected to the second slide assembly. The sliding member is slidably connected to the support slide rail. When the first slide assembly pulls the cable management arm out, the first and second rods extend relative to each other and form an angle relative to the first and second slide assemblies.

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 cable support system has a base that adhesively adheres to an attachment surface. Telescopic segments connect to the base and extend and retract in length. A cable receptacle attaches to an end portion of a final segment of the telescopic segments. A control system wirelessly receives instructions from a portable communication device, and at least one mechanical drive mechanism connects to the final segment of the telescopic segments and responds to the control system to extend and retract at least the final segment.

Abstract: A fixing system for fixing a cord-like material to a support comprises a base piece for application to the support and a housing plate for the cord-like material. A spacer for connecting the housing plate to the base piece is provided. In the first connected state, the spacer and the housing plate are connected to each other such as to be displaceable relative to each other in the direction of the cord-like material and, in a second connected state, the spacer is connected to the housing plate and the base piece and the housing plate is fixed relative to the spacer. The fixing system is very user-friendly.

Abstract: An medical gas hose support system for operating room use includes a clevis mounted to an operating room wall and pivotally receiving a first hollow arm. A second hollow arm is connected through a pivotal connection to the first hollow arm. The pivotal connector allows for pivotal relationship between the two arms while maintaining a clearance therebetween. An array of medical gas hoses and other conductors pass through the hollow arms and pivotal connector. The medical gas hose support system allows for the support of medical gas hoses and the like in an appropriate manner for their use within a room and storage thereof when not in use, all the while keeping the array of medical gas hoses and conductors from providing obstacles to movement of personnel and equipment within the surgical operating room.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a structure for fixing a reducer for a sprinkler in a side wall, and more particularly, to a structure for fixing a reducer for a sprinkler for side wall construction, in which since the reducer can easily adjust a distance from the side wall in the horizontal direction, a connection work between the reducer and the sprinkler head for the side wall construction connected to the reducer can be conveniently performed.

Abstract: A wind turbine includes a tower having at least one joint; at least one cable extending across the at least one joint; and a cable bridge for supporting the at least one cable over the at least one joint.

Abstract: The arcadia stud clip is composed by 3 piece 1—is the base of the arcadia stud clip that has the two hooks in the back, the 2 is the flex or spring steel piece that will push the metal stud to the back against to the hooks and the 3—is the aluminum strap that will strapping the MC cable. This 3 piece are attach with a rivet or pop rivet. The arcadia stud clip is steel piece design for clipping into the metal stud very tied that never came out or will never loss from the metal stud. The strap is made of aluminum for protect the MC cable and keeping in the center of the metal stud.

Abstract: A warning plate assembly for indicating the excess width of a tractor, in particular an agricultural tractor. The assembly comprises a holder having a fixing part (1) attached to the vehicle and a deployable arm (3) carrying the warning plate (9). The deployable arm (3) is swivellable about a vertical swivel axis (2a) of the fixing part between a lockable deployed position, in which the deployable arm and the warning plate are disposed transversely to the longitudinal direction of the vehicle, and a lockable retracted position in which the deployable arm is disposed substantially in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle. The length of the deployable arm (3) is adjustable (6,7) to cater for different widths of vehicle. The warning plate may be in two halves (10,11) hinged about a vertical axis so that the halves can be folded one over the over for storage.

Abstract: An adjustable water supply pipe has a pair of bite nozzles at a bottom end and a wall bracket holding the pipe vertical but allowing the height of the pipe to be adjusted. The bracket has a wall plate with top and bottom plates bent outwardly to define two aligned openings for the pipe. The top plate has a slot which holds the pipe fixed in the upstanding position but with a mouth at one side to release the pipe to an inclined position. The bottom plate is inclined to the horizontal such that the upstanding pipe is jammed against sides of the opening and such that the inclined pipe is free to slide longitudinally. The top plate includes fingers which cooperate with a locking ring on the pipe to hold the pipe upright and the slot is shaped to hold a non-circular portion of the pipe against rotation.

Abstract: A cable management system or member has an optional enclosure and annular hubs defining an axis. A rotatable support frame is attached to the annular hubs, with a patching field having a plurality of ports and first and second primary sides attached to the rotatable support frame. Rotation of the rotatable support frame about the axis produces corresponding rotation of the annular hubs. When cable bundles pass through the annular hubs, they may also rotate with the support frame, reducing or eliminating the need for cable slack loops and reducing or eliminating stress at cable/port connection points.

Abstract: A cable support mechanism and cable support mechanism kit includes a U-shaped body member with a unitary construction having an elongate storage unit for housing at least one cable strap when such cable strap is not in use, an elongate cable strap securing unit for facilitating the positioning and securing of the cable strap in a locked position when such strap is in use for electrical conductor retaining and separating purposes, and an elongate cable saddle unit for supporting from below one or more electrical conductors within the cable support mechanism.

Abstract: Embodiments include a method and apparatus for supporting a hose or conduit of a breathing apparatus such as a CPAP or BIPAP apparatus. A conduit support apparatus of embodiments may include a gravity-driven pulley support system. Embodiments further include a method of operating the conduit support apparatus.

Abstract: A device for supporting a cable between a vehicle body and a movable member movably connected to the vehicle body is provided with a guide member including a first opening communicating with a hollow portion of a frame body and used for the insertion of the cable, a second opening spaced apart by a specified angle from the first opening, communicating with the hollow portion and used for the insertion of the cable, and a three-dimensional arcuate surface on the outer surface of the frame body; and a supporting member for rotatably holding the arcuate surface of the guide member. The supporting member is fixed to the vehicle body and/or movable member. The cable is inserted from the first opening of the guide member to the second opening through the hollow portion, so that the guide member can follow angular changes of the cable in vertical, transverse and oblique directions.

Abstract: An adjustable cable tray joint is provided. The joint has first and second tray receptacles, each having a web and opposing walls. The first tray receptacle may further include joint flanges extending from its walls. The first and second tray receptacles are attached together by pivotal connection, the receptacles defining a rotation relative to each other about the pivotal connection. The joint flanges of the first tray receptacle are disposed proximate to the corresponding walls of the second tray receptacle. The joint includes a locking member extending through a wall of the first tray receptacle and the corresponding wall of the second tray receptacle, the locking member configured to selectively fix and release the rotation between the two tray receptacles.

Abstract: A support slide assembly for a cable management arm is coupled with two slide assemblies. Two ends of the cable management arm are connected to one of the two slide assemblies. The support slide assembly includes a sliding member provided between the two ends of the cable management arm and sustained by the support slide assembly to travel in relation to the support slide assembly. Two ends of the support slide assembly respectively connected to the two slide assemblies. The support slide assembly includes a first rod and a second rod sliding into each other to become one retractable piece, allowing change of its total length. The two rods of the support slide assembly each is pivoted to a sliding block.

Abstract: A cable management arm supporting device includes an extendable supporting frame which has a first and second frames, a fixing member and a coupling member. The first frame has a pivotal portion and a casing portion. The second frame has an inserting portion and a fixing portion. The inserting portion is connected to the casing portion. The pivotal portion is connected to the coupling member. The fixing portion is connected to the fixing member. The fixing member is connected with a fixed object. The coupling member is selectively connected to either a movable loading object, a sliding member, or a cable management arm. Thereby, the cable management arm extends along with the movement of the loading object or the sliding member so that one end of the supporting frame is extendable and the weight of the cable management arm is carried by the supporting frame.

Abstract: A support assembly for supporting a high voltage electrical conductor suspended from a lattice-type tower during maintenance and repair includes a pair of elongate support arms, each of the support arms having an aperture extending therethrough intermediate its ends, the aperture opening in a direction transverse to the length of the support arms, and an elongate conductor support bar slidably received in the apertures of the support arms and extending between the support arms to define with the support arms a generally H-shaped support assembly, the support arms being slidable on the support bar for adjusting the distance between the arms and being movable on the support bar between a first position wherein the arms are parallel to each other and a second position wherein the arms are arranged at an angle to each other.

Abstract: A cable management arm connection system includes a main body, a support frame, a support block, a support locking member, and two mounting members. The main body is provided with a sleeve to slide along the support frame. Both ends of the main body are connected to the mounting members, respectively. Both ends of the support frame are connected to the support block and the support locking member, respectively. An engaging button is provided on each of the mounting members and the support locking member. Both the support block and the support locking member are respectively connected for sliding and secured in place corresponding to left or right side of the slide assembly for the main body to extend and slide on the support frame as the slide assembly stretches.

Abstract: A non-penetrating seismic roof support that provides for a solid platform for the attachment of various pipe and equipment support devices with a positive means to secure both the support and the supported piping system or equipment to a building's structure in a fashion that further enables the support to be readily flashed to the roof s moisture proof membrane in order to prevent potential leakage of water into the building's interior.

Abstract: A position adjuster for a projection device is provided. The position adjuster may include both a coarse adjustment mechanism and a fine adjustment mechanism for positioning the projection device relative a reference surface.

Abstract: A push device, for transferring glass articles from an intermediate supporting plate to an unloading conveyor, has at least one seat for housing an article and which is bounded by at least two flat supporting surfaces converging with each other and forming between them an angle of over 90°; the article being retained close to a convergence area of the flat supporting surfaces by a circuit for feeding compressed air between the flat supporting surfaces.

Abstract: An installing structure of a wire harness on a link includes a link which pivotally connects a movable structural body to a fixed structural body, a wire harness which is installed along the link so as to extend from the fixed structural body to the movable structural body, a singular first flexible protective tube through which the wire harness is slidably passed, and a fixing member which fixes the flexible protective tube to the link.

Abstract: A wall mounting bracket with a slide rail assembly for positioning an article on a wall comprises a first rail, a second rail and a slide block. The second rail is slideably installed in a slide groove in two opposite sides of the first rail, the first and second rails define a guide groove for allowing the slide block to move therein, and the slide block can selectively move in the first or second rail, if desired. Hence, when an article is positioned on the slide block, the article can be adjusted to and positioned freely at any desired position by the slide block, and thus the applicability of the present invention is improved.

Abstract: A pivotable suspension element includes a support member having a part-spherical bearing surface clamp element and a body portion, the body portion having an integral formation of a slot to receive a part of a component to which the pivotable suspension element may be secured; a locator formation for the clamp element whereby, in use, the clamp element may be operated to clamp a flange in the slot; a part-spherical seat, and a through-passage extending through the body from the part-spherical seat, wherein the curvature of the part-spherical seat of the body portion corresponds substantially with that of the bearing surface of the support member and wherein the cross-sectional size of the through-passage increases in a direction away from the part-spherical seat.

Abstract: A conduit support is provided formed of a back plate and a top plate attached at right angles to each other. The two plates are removably fastenable to a top edge of a form in which cementitious material is to be poured, and in which a conduit is to be encased or extend vertically out. A flexible strap attached to the top plate extends away from the top plate to wrap around the conduit surface. The free end of the strap is then routed through a clasp to the top plate, maintaining tension in the strap and holding the conduit rigidly against an edge of the top plate while the cementitious material is poured and hardens. The strap is preferably flexible plastic having an integral clasp at one end of the strap. After the poured material hardens, the strap may be removed, and the support removed from the form for reuse.

Abstract: A combination includes a cable tie having a head portion and a tail extending from the head portion to a free end and a securement member for mounting the cable tie to a mounting panel, the cable tie tail extending through the securement member, the securement member being rotatable relative to the cable tie tail and being portable therewith.

Abstract: An apparatus for supporting and aligning one or more otherwise unsupported conduits in predetermined relation to a self-supported conduit.

Abstract: A method and apparatus includes a retainment face, which with a rear boundary define a channel. The channel has a first and second opening that enable a tie to be threaded through the channel and around a data cable to secure it in place.

Abstract: A retaining system in which straps are provided with hooks that remain engaged with retaining loops even when tension on the straps is released and in which the tightening mechanism includes rods which are located partially below a rib surface on which the straps are placed such that the ends of the rods are near the plane of the strap ends, thereby greatly reducing the bending moment applied to the strap ends and threaded rods. The hook preferably includes a cavity opposite the hook end that will engage the retaining loop when no tension is on the line. In some embodiments, the hook includes a spring-loaded retaining clip to further ensure that the hook does not become disengaged from the retaining loop. The tightening mechanism includes two rods, each of which is positioned to one side of a rib on which the straps rest.

Abstract: A fastening device may include, in some embodiments, two end parts, each of which has a bearing face for resting on a flat support and which can be assembled to each other by a sliding connection with marked positions. A cradle of the device, for accommodating an elongate object transversely to the flat support, has two half-cradles respectively carried by the two end parts. The two end parts have a structure for catching onto side edges of the flat support.

Abstract: An alignment and support device for supporting and maintaining correct alignment of at least one pipe or conduit inside a form board during a concrete pour operation, the device comprising at least two attachment points for holding a pipe or conduit, and at least one attachment bracket, wherein the at least one attachment bracket is capable of attaching the alignment and support device to a form board.

Abstract: A one piece ground stake for securing drain, waste or vent pipe relative to the ground comprises a wire rod bent to form a hook having a ground engaging shank, a pipe engaging bend or cradle and a connecting leg connected between the pipe engaging bend and the shank by upper and lower connecting bends. The upper connecting bend extends above the lower connecting bend and is adapted to be struck by a hammer or the like to drive a lower end of the shank into the ground. The stake is driven into the ground until the cradle abuts against an upper surface of a pipe positioned on a bed of gravel, sand or the ground at a selected grade and position.

Abstract: A pipeline support for supporting a pipeline along its longitudinal axis comprised of a first and second longitudinally extending cylindrical supports supported on transversely extending threaded rods. The first support is fixed at one end of the transversely extending rods and the second support is movable along the rods, toward and away from the first support, so that the contact surface between the pipeline surface and the support surface may be moved and adjusted to inspect for corrosion or other defects. The pipeline support is designed so that the space between the first and second supports may be adjusted from one side of the pipeline only.

Abstract: An adapter bracket for securing a gas igniter to a support surface. The gas igniter having an axis and including a cylindrical outer surface having an outer diameter. The adapter bracket being formed by a bracket body extending in a longitudinal direction between a first end and a second end wherein the bracket body is curved about a clip axis transverse to the longitudinal direction thereby forming a clip portion near the first end of the body. The clip portion being shaped to receive the cylindrical outer surface of a gas igniter having an opening sized smaller than the outer diameter of the igniter outer surface to retain the gas igniter relative to the bracket such that the igniter axis is parallel to the clip axis. The bracket body further including a slot near the second end which extends at a slot angle from the longitudinal direction wherein the slot angle is between 45° and 90°.

Abstract: As assembly for holding routing optical fibers from a rack-mounted equipment module includes a trough element and support elements that are adapted to attach the fiber-holding trough element in front of the front panel of the equipment module. In some embodiments, the trough element is a U-channel with its opening partially covered. Also in some embodiments, the support elements' are adjustable to permit placing the trough element at different distances from the front panel of the equipment module.

Abstract: An arrangement for mounting a sensor at a fixed position with respect to a target is provided. The arrangement includes a housing for the sensor. A mount is provided spaced away from target having a bore. A fastener is provided for insertion into the bore. Fastener has a shank with a tapered portion. A looped bracket is provided having an eyelet for encircling the housing. The bracket has two opposite ends that are at least partially overlapping having generally aligned holes for reception of the shank. One of the bracket ends has a wedge tab. Upon insertion of the shank into the bore the wedge tab is contacted by the tapered portion of the shank to cause the bracket eyelet to close to capture the housing.

Abstract: A suspending device for suspending an item such as a speaker onto a bar has a plate, a body and a retaining member. The plate is pivotally connected to an end of the body and the retaining member is connected to the other end of the body by screws. A first recessed end and a second recessed end are respectively formed on the body and the retaining member so as to firmly sandwich the bar between the first and second recessed ends. The item is connected to the plate so that the item can be securely suspended on the bar. Moreover, the item can be rotated with respect to the body so as to adjust its facing direction.

Abstract: A system for preventing and clearing gutter ice dams includes a plurality of wire holding assemblies, each assembly having a base for attachment to a gutter and a length-adjustable arm for contact with a roof adjacent the gutter. The arm is rotatably and pivotally mounted to the base. The system includes a PTCR heating cable that is held in a desired position by the wire holding assembly arms. The system includes roof and gutter temperature sensors and a moisture sensor. The heating cable is connected to the control unit, the control having a mode selector switch for controlling operation of the cable. In an automatic mode, the heating cable is energized if a roof temperature is greater than a predetermined temperature and a gutter temperature is less than a predetermined temperature. In a timer mode, the heating cable is energized for a selectable time.

Abstract: A pipe clamp arrangement that includes a body having a tab extending therefrom, a clamp for receiving pipe, and a threaded member having a first end attached to the clamp. The threaded member is threadably secured to the body and a second end of the threaded member is adapted to contact the tab. Rotation of the threaded member adjusts a longitudinal distance between the clamp and the body.

Abstract: An accessory component for piping, such as a valve, filter or the like, comprising a hollow body that can be connected to sections of piping and is provided with elements for coupling the component to a supporting structure, the coupling elements being formed on at least one outer wall of the body.

Abstract: A cable tie includes a strap having first and second ends. A head is disposed on the first end. The head has a slot for receiving the second end so as to form the strap into a loop. The head further has an device for engaging the second end of the strap so as to retain the strap in the form of the loop. A hooking arrangement is connected to the head for engaging with a holding member when the hooking arrangement is pushed in a first direction. The hooking arrangement freely releases the holding member when the hooking arrangement is pulled in a second direction opposite to the first direction. The hooking arrangement allows the cable tie to be repeatedly attached to, and removed from, the holding member while the strap is retained in the form of the loop.

Abstract: An apparatus for the temporary stowage of cables and lines which emanate from a docked vessel for obtaining power, cable TV and telephone reception, which apparatus may be permanently or temporarily mounted to a substrate such as a marina's decking. The apparatus includes a base to which is attached at least one and preferably up to four spaced springs, each of which is also mounted to an upper plate, from which a preferably flexible shaft extends in an upwardly direction. Mounted on the shaft is at least one cable and line receiving means for retaining the cables and lines therein. Cables for TV, telephone, and lines for fresh water and perhaps fuel can be stowed on the apparatus pending and during connections to such utilities.

Abstract: A single post adjustable support device to provide interval support to a drain piping system where the piping is required to be suspended above a roof surface at continually changing elevations due to the need to have the piping system maintain a continual and gradual slope, compensating for un-regular surface conditions of the roof surface.

Abstract: An anchor for a cable used to support an object. The anchor is adapted to be mounted to any substantially flat surface from which the user desires the object to be mounted, e.g. a wall, ceiling or floor. A rotatably mounted shaft is secured to the cable end. A pivotal bracket supports the shaft. Both the shaft and the bracket can be secured at desired angular dispositions so that the angle at which the cable extends from the anchor can be adjusted. A slotted cover shields from view operative mechanical elements of the mount, but permits the run of cable to extend from the anchor at a desired angle.

Abstract: An adjustable pipe strap useful for both a range of pipe sizes and for pipes mounted at a range of distances from a support surface. Formed or forged, cast or fabricated of sheet metal or molded plastic, four structural members are held in assembled relation by three bolts in this strap. The bolts also allow the strap to expand or contract in size. Arcuate sections of two of the structural members, which are mirror images of one another, terminate in flanges whose contiguous faces in the assembled strap are held in position, but typically not in contact with each other, by one of the bolts. This bolt is of sufficient length to allow the strap to hold pipes of a wide variety of sizes ranging, by way of example, from 1-½ inch to 3 inches in diameter. Distal from these flanges, the second flange of each arcuate section has a mounting face which, in use, is disposed generally parallel to the supporting surface.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a holding device for pipes and a method of making and using same. The holding device includes a fixed support bracket and at least one elastic element arranged with the fixed support bracket. A clip is supported by the at least one elastic element such that the clip is movable in all spatial directions and is decoupled from the fixed support bracket by way of the at least one elastic element. The holding device of the present invention prevents the deterioration of acoustic properties even under critical conditions.

Abstract: An improved light duty easily adjustable pipe support assembly having a flat base, cushion pad, and free turning adjustment rods. Each adjustment rod has an adjustment knob with friction locking capabilities that permits ease in the turning of the rod while preventing inadvertent turning. A pipe support devise engaged upon the adjustment rods travel vertically up or down along the rods when the knobs are turned. A pipe roller assembly has the capability to compensate for lateral as well as linear movement of the piping system it is intended to support.

Abstract: A plurality of clamp devices for clamping a cable or a pipe connected to an end effector of a robot are mounted to a robot wrist portion. A first clamp device has a base and a clamp portion configured to slide linearly with respect to the base and be also capable of turning about an axis perpendicular to the slide direction. A second clamp device has a base and a clamp portion configured to be capable of turning about an axis perpendicular to the installation surface of the base. A third clamp device has a revolving unit fitted to the circumference of the arm and configured to be capable of pivotal motion in the circumferential direction of the arm and a clamp portion provided on the circumference of the revolving unit to be capable of turning about an axis in the radial direction of the revolving unit. The clamp portions of these clamp devices are adapted to clamp the cable or the pipe extending to the end effector.