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

Abstract: In an arrangement for supporting an exhaust system on a motor vehicle, a mounting element is connected to a motor vehicle part, a support element is pivotally connected to the mounting element, and an intermediate retaining means, which is connected to the exhaust system, is pivotally supported by the support element, the pivot axes of the support element and the mounting element and of the intermediate retaining means are parallel and disposed in spaced relationship and so oriented that the support element is pivotable in the longitudinal direction of the exhaust system so as to permit expansion of the exhaust system.

Abstract: Apparatus for supporting a fluent material conduit includes a plurality of support units having different sizes. Each support unit includes two support members pivotally attached to one another at one end thereof and having a concavity at the other end thereof for receiving a conduit. The apparatus also includes a lock for locking the support members against relative pivotal movement to retain the upper ends of the support members a desired distance from one another.

Abstract: A high energy magnetizer/demagnetizer on a non-operative portion of a tool holder includes a magnetizer/demagnetizer body on the non-operative portion of the tool holder and defining a mounting axis. At least one permanent magnet is formed of a magnetized material having North and South poles defining a magnetic axis and arranged on the body of the tool holder to permit selective placement of a magnetizable element at at least one position along the magnetic axis at a predetermined distance from one of the poles to magnetize the element and placement of the magnetizable element at a selected distance from the other of the magnetic poles greater than the predetermined distance to demagnetize the element.

Abstract: An anti-rotational fastener for securing an electrical connector or other wire harness component to a surface having two holes formed therein. The fastener has a base which is attached to the connector, a first mounting stem fixed to the base, and a second mounting stem that can be locked to the base at any of several mounting positions to adjust the distance between the mounting stems. The fastener may thus be used with differently-spaced sets of mounting holes. The fastener is preferably formed with an integral flexible strap connecting the second mounting stem to the base so that the fastener may be molded as a single piece. The strap bends as necessary to allow the second mounting stem to be secured to the base in any one of the mounting locations.

Abstract: A support stand for pipe, conduit, cable or the like which must be held above the surface of a roof. The stand is essentially triangular with the base of the stand forming one side and two legs, joined at their upper ends, forming the other two sides. A strap is fixed at one end to the face of one of the legs and extends upward, over the top of the stand and down the other side. There, it passes around the pipe, etc., to be supported, which rests against the face of the second leg, and then back over the top of the stand and downward past the first end. The free end passes through a tab bridge formed in, or attached to, the first leg. The height at which the pipe is supported is adjusted by altering the length of the free end which passes through the tab bridge. When the height is correct, the strap is folded back over the tab bridge to lock it in position. Preferably, the entire stand, including the strap, is made from sheet metal and the legs are of unequal length.

Abstract: A pipe supporting device is shown of the type used to support an exposed pipe of a roof. The device includes a base having a flat bottom for resting on the roof, an upright member of a length which is connectable to the base and a receiving portion which is connectable to the upright member for receiving and supporting the exposed pipe. The length of the upright member can be altered by a user at a job site to thereby provide a device having a desired overall height for supporting an exposed.

Abstract: A pipe supporting device is shown of the type used to support an exposed pipe of a roof. The device includes a base having a flat bottom for resting on the roof, an upright member of a length which is connectable to the base and a receiving portion which is connectable to the upright member for receiving and supporting the exposed pipe. The length of the upright member can be altered by a user at a job site to thereby provide a device having a desired overall height.

Abstract: A fastening device provides for the securement of an elongate member to a support structure. The fastening device includes a housing having a support portion for supporting the elongate member. The fastening device further includes a fixed component fixably securable to the support structure. The housing is insertable over the fixed component and may be variably positioned thereon at select angular orientations such that the support portion is variably positioned about the fixed component.

Abstract: A clamping apparatus adaptable to connect together multiple members which may be variously arranged. The clamping apparatus includes a clamping plate having a first pair and a second pair of arcuate slots. Fasteners extend in a first direction through the first pair of arcuate slots and in a second direction through the second pair of arcuate slots, and the fasteners are slidable along the length of the slots. Clamping links are attachable to the fasteners to secure the multiple members to the clamping plate.

Abstract: A vehicle wire harness clip has a thumbpad and two connector posts depending downwardly from the thumbpad. A person can urge against the thumbpad to press the posts into respective receiving holes that are formed in the body of the vehicle. An offset shank extends laterally away from the thumbpad, and the shank terminates in a harness support surface. A wire harness can be taped to the support surface and thus held in a position that is laterally offset from the thumbpad. Because two connector posts are included, the clip cannot undesirably pivot about either clip.

Abstract: A user friendly engine delivery system is provided which employs a wheeled engine pallet assembly for transferring a dressed engine to a dynamometer room where the engine will be subsequently tested. A set of guide rails work in conjunction with a self-centering pallet locating system in order to strategically locate the engine pallet relative to the centerline of the dynamometer. Once the engine pallet is properly aligned, a clamping system is used to secure the engine pallet assembly to the bed plate of the dynamometer. A flexible fluid manifold is attached to the pallet assembly and allows a test engineer to uniquely design a fluid manifold to have the proper fluid fittings that are needed for a particular test application. The engine delivery system is versatile in that it can accommodate both front and rear wheel drive engines and further offers the flexibility of dual side entry ways.

Abstract: A fixing device for fixing cable harnesses to panels or other structures, having an elongate element which can be secured to the harness. A fastening element is fitted to the elongate element via a portion which is movable longitudinally relative to the elongate element. The fastening element is formed with a projection or a socket for fixing it to the panel.

Abstract: A light weight apparatus for introducing a gas or liquid from a supply source into an open-topped liquid treatment tank includes an elongated support rail mounted in the tank, and a fluid delivery pipe assembly having at least one nozzle at the bottom end thereof, and a union at the top end thereof for connecting the pipe assembly with the fluid supply source. The pipe assembly is supported on the rail by spacers when the assembly is in a lowered position in which the at least one nozzle is disposed within the tank and the top end of the pipe assembly is aligned with the union. The spacers allow the pipe assembly to be axially translated along the rail, when the pipe assembly is disconnected from the supply source, between the lowered position and a raised position in which the at least one nozzle is removed from the tank for cleaning or repair.

Abstract: A wireway system is provided which includes a channel-shaped member having a central portion from which project two parallel, relatively narrow flanges. One of the flanges includes wider end portions which overlie two downcomers to which they are secured by fasteners. Cables or the like are supported on the central portion of the wireway. The relatively narrow flanges provide improved strength at reduced weight and permit adjacent wireways to be closely spaced apart.

Abstract: A stud for use in end welding and having a cylindrical portion with a welding flux and a square portion. The square portion has planar faces through bores. A wire hanger using the cylindrical and square stud with a support leg are secured to the stud and tiers are secured to the support leg for supporting wires, pipes, ducts or other objects spaced from overhead or a bulkhead.

Abstract: A device for use in appliances wherein a power cord can be easily moved from a position on one side of the appliance to a position on the other side thereof. In one embodiment, a wheel like assembly is used to hold the cord from the outside and has a stopper which can be held by a detent means in a desire one side position and another stopper which can be held by another detent means; in a desired position on the other side so that the cord can be held one one side or the other, and wherein the one stopper can be readily moved out from the one detent means and the other stopper moved to the other detent means by simply moving the cord from one side to the other. The wheel like assembly has walls that suitably align the assembly within a holder arrangement.

Abstract: An anchoring device for a water heater comprising two bracket elements. These elements are fastened around the water inlet and outlet pipes near their attachment point to the water heater, where the pipes are very rigid. The bracket elements each comprise two pieces, one of which attaches to the water heater, the other to the adjoining wall. The length of the bracket elements is adjustable so that it will always reach a wall stud.

Abstract: A stabilizer bar (26) is employed to stabilize an elongated valve stem extension (22) for a buried valve (11). The stabilizer bar includes telescoping sections (27, 28) providing adjustment to accommodate different diameter manholes (14). A bearing member (36) engageable with the valve extension is laterally movable to accommodate misalignment between the valve and the manhole.

Abstract: A downcomer shaped as a channel is attached to a four-sided stud welded to a supporting surface. The central web of the downcomer engages one side of the stud and its side flanges are spaced from two additional sides of the stud. A U-shaped member overlies the remaining side of the stud, with side flanges of the U-shaped member positioned in the spaces between the side flanges of the downcomer and the adjacent sides of the stud. Fasteners hold the assembly together.

Abstract: The present invention is an economical and conveniently installed support for flanged piping where the individual lengths thereof are bolted together. It is intended for use on long, substantially horizontal, runs of piping where it is desired to eliminate stresses on unsupported flanged joints, and is especially useful where valves and other heavy fittings are located between lengths of piping. The support is bolted directly to the bottom arc of the flange, having holes therein which match the holes in the flanges, and is especially useful with piping having Class 125 AWWA flanges. The support has convenient adjustments to compensate for variations in the height between the level of the piping and that of the supporting structure.

Abstract: A support is provided for attachment to a four-sided stud welded to a supporting surface. The support includes a tube carrying a lower member adapted to connect to an item to be supported. The upper end of the tube is collapsed and given a U-shaped configuration so that it can extend around a portion of the stud. Fasteners hold the upper end of the tube to the stud.

Abstract: A preformed conduit support bracket for supporting vertical raceways extending from electrical control cabinets of industrial machinery. The conduit support bracket comprises a mounting basae and stanchion post. The mounting base consisting of a flat plate with four mounting holes, and a larger center hole. The mounting holes allow for bolts and nuts to attach the mounting base to a control cabinet. The larger center hole allows for inserting a conduit connector through the machine control cabinet without interference from the mounting base. The center hole is sized and so positioned from the stanchion post to allow for proper alignment of both the conduit connector and a conduit hanger. The stanchion post perpendicular to the mounting plate provides a vertical means for securing conduit hangers. The stanchion post having a narrower upper portion and a slot which allows for securing various size of conduit hangers to the stanchion post to any point along its axis.

Abstract: Presented is a generally L-shaped pre-manufactured bracket designed for application to installed hanger rods in concrete buildings to provide a means of installing and supporting a cross-beam which, in turn, is utilized to support additional equipment, such as electrical conduits and pipes.

Abstract: The invention relates to a holding element 1 of plastic, with a holding zone 2 for holding at least one part, and a fastening zone 3 to be connected with a support. Between the fastening zone 3 and the support is arranged at least one intermediate element 5 which allows selective lateral height and/or angular compensation or adjustment for the holding zone.

Abstract: A universal bracket assembly for gas risers includes first and second L-shaped members with each member having a main body portion and a flange extending from one end of the main body portion. A first aperture is provided in the L-shaped member, in each flange, through which a first fastener can extend. A second aperture is provided in the L-shaped member, in each of the main body portions, through which a second fastener can extend to secure the main body portions to each other. The first and second L-shaped members can be secured to each other in different ways to create several different structures whereby different numbers of gas risers can be supported. The bracket assembly can also be secured to varying types of support structures.

Abstract: The locating of structural members disposed within the interstices of a concrete member can be accomplished by employing at least one indicator capable of showing the position of the structural member. The indicator also can show the directional location of the support members. The indicator of the present invention generally connects to a post member. This post member provides vertical support for the indicator system. A clamping assembly is attached to the post member and connects the structural member to the indicator system for fixing the location of the structural member. The clamping system can also identify the location of the structural member, and the indicator can then be provided to show the directional line of the structural member. Typically, the post member is sized to a predetermined length so that the longitudinal dimension of the indicator system corresponds to the thickness of the concrete member.

Abstract: A waveguide/conduit clamp has a load bearing frame with slotted mounting provisions and two mated center rings, an inner circular member with a center cutout to accommodate a waveguide or other conduit member and an outer circular member with a circular cutout displaced from its centerline by a specified offset. Rotation of the outer member, while maintaining orientation of the central one, results in vertical and horizontal displacement of the cutout in the central unit. When proper vertical distance of the cutout is achieved, the clamp is moved in its slotted mounting base to provide final adjusted position of the central member's waveguide/conduit workpiece. Both circular members have slits allowing their placement around the workpiece and within the clamp's load bearing frame.

Abstract: A system for positioning and supporting a pipe or conduit in fixed position relative to a structural element, comprising a support bar to be secured to the structural element having openings therein spaced at regular intervals lengthwise of the bar, and a thin flat bracket member to be affixed to the support bar in a selected position lengthwise of the bar. The bracket member is formed with at least one L-shaped lug and is adapted to be inserted through a selected opening of the support bar and moved relative to the bar from a preliminary position to a final position wherein the lug extends beyond the opening and overlaps the bar with a marginal edge portion of the opening received in the space between the lug and the bracket member.

Abstract: A fitting, for fastening with interengaged inner and outer threaded members to a channel-shaped framing member, comprises a tab projecting into the channel to abut the inner threaded member to assure properly rotated assembly of that threaded member and to prevent improper rotation if the threaded members are loosened.

Abstract: There is provided a conscreed bracket which comprises a bracket member, a conduit for receiving a rail to be retained in said conduit secured to said bracket, thread means to be receive a threaded bolt secured to said bracket on opposed sides of the conduit, and bolt means threaded into thread means to enable raising or lowering of the conduit relative to a substrate.

Abstract: A fastening element with an adjustment flange and an eccentric segment for objects to be suspended as, in particular, heating elements or convectors, which engages into bores of an attachment wall and a rear wall of the object lying opposite each other, has between an outer adjustment flange and an inner flange an adjustment eccentric clamped eccentrically with respect to the flanges for compensation of alignment errors of the bores, whereby the surface of the inner flange facing away from the eccentric comes to rest against the attachment wall externally of the bore receiving a bolt and the adjustment eccentric slid loosely upon the bolt is arranged only in the area of the bore of the rear wall to be pivotable around the bolt from outside of the bore.

Abstract: A universal tailpipe holding bracket is provided and includes a support means for attachment to a vehicle frame or body, a clamp assembly for holding the tailpipe, and a universal connector for connecting the clamp assembly to the support strap. The clamp assembly includes substantially semi-circular first and second clamp sections, each of which have opposite first and second ends. The first end of the first clamp section has an outwardly projecting detent while the first end of the second clamp section has a plurality of longitudinally spaced apart openings therein. The second end of each clamp section terminates in an outwardly projecting flange. A bolt or screw connects the flanges of the clamp sections. The detent is adapted to be selectively received within one of the openings on the first end of the second clamp section, depending on the diameter of the tailpipe.

Abstract: An alignment bracket assembly for holding and aligning a fire sprinkler supply pipe in a horizontal or vertical orientation relative to a pair of spaced apart building members such as joists, studs or T-bar suspended ceiling frame supports comprises a central member of non-circular cross-section, preferably square, and a pair of end members in telescoping sliding engagement at opposite ends of the central member. The end members each have attachment devices at their free ends for securing them to respective spaced building members. A pipe holding bracket is slidably mounted on the central member and has a pair of arms projecting from the central member for engaging opposite faces of the fire sprinkler pipe between them. The arms can be urged towards one another to grip the fire sprinkler pipe to maintain it in a vertical or horizontal orientation and reduce the risk of displacement or misalignment of the fire sprinkler head during ceiling installation.

Abstract: In an overhead electric traction system a simple and inexpensive mid-point anchor comprises a mast and, mounted on the upper part of the mast, a cantilever structure comprising a pair of rigid elongate members which lie in a common plane and extended transversely with respect to and lie spaced apart in a direction lengthwise of the track, and which at their ends nearer the track are connected to the mast by a third transversely extending elongate member inclined at an acute angle to the common plane. The ends of the members remote from the track are connected to opposite ends of a rigid bar which extends lengthwise of the track, which is pivotally connected to the mast about a vertical axis and which, at each of its end portions, is connected to the mast by a flexible tie. In the event of an unbalanced load on the catenary, pivotal movement of the cantilever structure about the vertical axis is prevented by one of the flexible ties and the out of balance load is transferred to the mast as a torsional load.

Abstract: A device for holding high voltage tubing conductors in position to allow their attachment is shown according to the teachings of the present invention as including first and second L-shaped bracket arms which are positionable in one of a plurality of angular positions by a hinge assembly interconnected to the free ends of their first legs. First and second shoes are further provided which are positionable in one of a plurality of angular positions with respect to the second legs of the bracket arms by a hinge assembly interconnected therebetween. A first high voltage tubing conductor may be positioned with respect to a second high voltage tubing conductor to allow their attachment by fixing the first and second shoes and the bracket arms in the desired angular positions and by releasably securing the first and second shoes to the first and second high voltage tubing conductors.

Abstract: A recessed lighting unit for supporting an energizing lamp adapted to fit into an electrical socket using a housing. The electrical socket and lamp are mounted in the housing. The housing includes an opening for the passage of light from the lamp to the area to be illuminated. A source of power runs to the socket through a wireway. A heat protection mechanism interrupts the flow of electrical power to the lamp and socket upon the generation of excess heat in the vicinity of the housing. The heat protection mechanism is mounted immediately adjacent the housing in the wireway and forms a structural unit with the housing and a junction box.

Abstract: A clamp for grounding and clamping a conduit to a support member, such as a cable tray, and comprising a relatively thin pad member interposed between the conduit and the support member. The pad member includes serrations, knurling and/or other surface discontinuities, but is otherwise configured to mate with the conduit and the support member so that when pressure is applied between the mating surfaces a good electrical contact is achieved. The required pressure is provided, for example, by a jaw member and a U-bolt working in combination with the other members such that the jaw contacts the support member opposite at least a portion of the pad in contact with the support member. The ends of the U-bolt pass through the pad and the jaw member so that nuts installed on the ends of the U-bolt cause the conduit to be pressed into the pad. The jaw and the pad securely clamp the support member.

Abstract: A clothes hanger bar for use with garment shipping cartons and portable wardrobes includes a main bar portion and integral end support members which engage and rest on the upper ends of a pair of opposite walls of the clothes container. The main bar and end support members are cold-stamped from a single sheet of metal. The juncture region of the main bar and end supports is of a special configuration which facilitates cold-stamping manufacture of the device without sacrificing strength and rigidity. The end support members are provided with an arrangement of barbs which engage the sidewalls of the carton to securely lock the hanger bar in place on the carton. A locking bar is provided to overlie the main support bar after the hangers are in place and to secure the hangers in their supported positions on the bar. Various means are disclosed for removably securing the locking bar to the main support bar structure.

Abstract: A portable agricultural sprayer comprises a narrow elongated wheeled frame having the wheels closely spaced to permit operation between rows of plants. The frame is provided with a handle for hand-moving. The frame supports an electrically operated compressor as a source of compressed air and an electric storage battery for providing power for operation of the compressor. A storage tank is supported on the frame for containing a solution of agricultural chemicals or fertilizer or the like and is connected at one end to the output side of the compressor to be provided with compressed air for pumping the liquid to be sprayed. The other end of the storage tank is connected to valved connections to the outlet end of a pair of swivelled booms which carry adjustable nozzles for spraying agricultural chemical solutions. The booms are supported for angular movement and are provided with a suitable locking device to support the booms in a horizontal position or in a vertical position or any intermediate position.

Abstract: An assembly for converting mirrors commonly provided on trucks so that the mirror can be adjusted from a position adjacent the seat of the driver to provide maximum visibility from the right hand mirror. A clamp mounts to the mirror and connects to an actuator positioned in the truck adjacent the seat of the driver so that the mirror may be adjusted by the driver while the driver remains in the driving position.

Abstract: A cable tray conduit clamp is comprised of a single one-piece body having two parallel plates extending outwardly from a common post located in one corner of the plates. A plurality of set screws are provided in one plate for securing the flange of a cable tray between plates. The post is provided with a bore in which the shank of a rod having a hooked end is freely rotatable. A locknut is threaded on a opposite end of the shank whereby a conduit may be clamped between the hooked end of the rod and the outer surface of one of the plates at any angle relative to the longitudinal direction of the cable tray to which the clamp is secured.

Abstract: The exhaust pipe has an axial compensator to compensate for changes in length in the elongated part as well as a pair of props which compensate for changes in length in the bent parts. The props are each articulated to a fixed support point and to the axially elongated part of the pipe. In addition, the props are disposed in different planes relative to each other.

Abstract: A flexible and adjustable bracing strut for bracing and supporting flexible conduit systems and permitting a strut to be removed from a multi-strut system without disturbing the entire system. The strut structure includes a flange support mounted upon the conduit to be supported, or an anchor, to which a flange is bolted and spherical recesses defined in the support and flange receive a ball having a threaded stem adjustably received within the end of an elongated rigid strut bar. Opposite hand threading at the bar ends permits bar rotation to adjust the spacing between balls mounted at the bar ends in a turnbuckle effect.

Abstract: A flanged, J-shaped bracket formed of sheet metal is provided in combination with a T-slotted downcomer (vertical channel), and creates an extremely strong support for heavy electrical cable. There is provided at the upper end of the bracket a connector element shaped generally as a hollow elbow having two portions. One such portion, the lower, is a very strong protuberance formed by making a deep recess in the web of the bracket. The underside of the protuberance seats on the bottom edge defining the T-slot, and bears large shear loads. The other such connector portion, the upper, is a tab inserted behind the upper edge defining the T-slot, and bears compression loads resulting from torque. The upper region of the protuberance fits relatively closely below the above-mentioned upper edge, thus causing the connector element to be immune to upward vibratory and other forces. The bottom surface of the protuberance is a rounded cam which greatly facilitates mounting of the bracket to the downcomer.

Abstract: A device for adjustably positioning tubes for oral engagement by immobile bed patients such as quadraplegics having a base member of generally U-shaped configuration having an open end for receipt of a support member such as a mattress and to which an upright bracket is slidably attached to the upper portion thereof. An extension is in turn mounted to the upright bracket and is provided at its upper end with tube holding means. Both the extension and the bracket are longitudinally slidable and pivotally mounted with respect to each other and the base member so as to enable positioning of the tube holding means in a wide variety of positions with respect to the patient.

Abstract: A support and seismic bracing system for suspending conduit and the like includes support means for carrying the weight of the conduit, relative movement of the conduit being limited by a seismic anchor secured to the conduit and to a structural surface in offset relation about equidistant along the axis of the conduit, radially outwardly from the conduit and vertically toward the structural surface, a seismic brace being interconnected between the supported conduit and the anchor to resist relative movement in any direction of the conduit, the seismic brace preferably extending linearly toward the center of mass for the suspended conduit and effectively acting as a fixed-end rigid column connection.

Abstract: A dust seal between a rotatable shaft and a passageway through a bin wall. A split sleeve surrounds the shaft and each section thereof carries a laterally extending plate section. Adjacent edges of the plate sections abut and are secured to each other to provide a composite plate which covers the passageway and overlies the adjacent portion of the bin wall. Threaded members carried by the bin wall extend through elongated slots in the plate sections with each slot being of a width and length greater than the diameter of the threaded member to permit adjustment of the plate sections relative to the bin wall.

Abstract: A hinged or pivoted support for an oven heating element having one bracket attached to an oven surface and a second bracket, holding the heating element, pivotally supported by the first bracket. The first bracket includes resilient clips, which cooperate with the second bracket to retain the second bracket and heating element in a tilted position.