Abstract: A quick die change clamp secures a workpiece to a work surface equipped with a T-slot. The quick die change clamp includes a fastener having a threaded end and a head at an end opposite the threaded end for slidable movement in a T-slot of a work surface. The quick change clamp also includes a clamp bar adapted to engage and disengage a workpiece and a rotatable flange stem nut attached to the clamp bar for moving the clamp bar along the threaded end.

Abstract: A storage device for an implanting tool for implanting an implant into the body of an animal, the implanting tool having a handle (16) provided with a hollow needle (4) and being loadable by inserting the needle into an implant storage cavity (6) of a reservoir (2) for implants, including a holder portion (8, 9, 11) for holding the reservoir (2) and a fastening device (12, 13, 14) for fastening the storage device in an operative position, the fastening device and holder portion being so shaped, and so positioned relative to each other, that, in the operative position of the storage device, a cavity of a reservoir placed in the holder portion can hold the needle of an implanting tool.

Abstract: A bicycle basket is arranged for convenience of transport of various components, such as a football and the like therewithn, utilizing a framework formed with a plurality of rigid legs, each rigid leg including a "C" shaped hook mounted to each distal end of each rigid leg projecting downwardly for securement about handlebars of an associated bicycle, with an intermediate lock leg utilizing a hook to provide for locking engagement with the handlebars in association with the "C" shaped hooks. The basket structure includes a plurality of concave frame legs projecting rearwardly of the rigid legs, with an elastomeric mesh web in surrounding relationship relative to the frame legs, with the mesh web including a plurality of straps mounted to a forward distal end of the mesh web in an opening thereof, with each strap including a hook and loop fastener structure for securement about an associated portion of the framework.

Abstract: A workpiece holddown apparatus is shown that includes a post, removably securable to a variety of work tables and benches by a bolt extending through a hole or slot in the work table or bench and received in a threaded bore in one end of the post. An arm assembly consisting of a tubular sleeve is radially disposed on the post for 360.degree. rotational and axial sliding movement thereon, and includes an arm radially extending from and attached to the tubular sleeve at an upward angle taken from a perpendicular of the axis of the post, the arm terminating with an internally threaded bushing in which is threaded a screw having an axis parallel to the post. The screw includes a handle portion and foot portion, the foot portion adapted to contact and press against a workpiece as the screw is tightened.

Abstract: A fast change set-up device for work on work supports wherein work blanks can be mounted to a number of work supports prior to machining and the upper work support can be quickly attached to a lower work support and locked thereto by rotating a handle so that the next piece can be machined. The shaft carries four cams for driving spring biased bolts which engage in grooves formed in locking pins and the cams have an indentation for locking the bolts in the grooves to hold the upper and lower work supports together so that machining can occur. After machining the upper work support can be removed from the lower work support and a second upper work support can be mounted to machine another workpiece.

Abstract: An apparatus for aligning and supporting confronting pipe or tube sections to be welded together. An elongated supporting table is provided with a pair of inwardly grooved tracks and various pipe secondary support members are also provided to mate with the tracks and to hold several pipe or tube arrangements utilizing conventional T-fittings, 45.degree. and 90.degree. elbow fittings, nozzle fittings, etc. The apparatus permits minimal setup time, proper alignment, stability during welding and the use of conventional orbital pipe welding heads and a smooth angular welding surface free from interference by prior art longitudinally disposed clamping external members.

Abstract: The invention comprises a pair of suction cups held on each side of the inside of a windshield workpiece to be installed in vehicle body. The pair of suction cups are held together by an adjustable strap means whereby equal tension pull can be applied around the perimeter of the windshield as it is drawn down into the bonding agent around the opening of the vehicle body. A turnbuckle means is fastened intermediate the strap and is attached also to a point midway between the driver and passenger seats of the vehicle by means of the existing safety belts of the vehicle.

Abstract: A soap dish temporary securing mechanism for holding a soap dish having a horizontal soap support section adjacent a wall until the adhesive attaching the soap dish to the wall dries. The soap dish securing mechanism is formed of a sling having a horizontal slot formed therein for holding the soap dish horizontal support section therein. A securing mechanism is attached to the sling for attaching the sling to the wall surface on opposite sides of the soap dish.

Abstract: A modular workpiece holding apparatus for locating and holding a workpiece in a predetermined position. The apparatus includes a base having a plurality of external faces, each with a plurality of bores arranged in an X-Y grid pattern of parallel rows, the bores alternating vertically and horizontally between first and second different diameter bores. A riser is mounted at a predetermined position on the base by bushings and fasteners extending between the riser and the bores in the base. The bushings in each riser are arranged in diagonally opposed pairs such that one pair of bushings engages the first diameter bores in the base; while the second opposed pair of bushings engages the second enlarged diameter bores in the base. A workpiece attachment member is mounted on the mounting head end of each riser to locate and hold a workpiece. The mounting head of each riser is axially in line with the riser mounting base or offset from the riser mounting base.

Abstract: A vise swivel mount is disclosed for use in a vehicle which includes a swivel socket bolting directly to the bed of the vehicle. A swivel column rotatively secures within the swivel socket and carries a horizontal vise support arm and vise support plate in spaced relationship over the vehicle bed. A telescoping support column extends from the bottom of the vise support plate to the vehicle bed and is vertically adjustable to support the vise in a desired vertical elevation. A spring pin is movable between the swivel socket and the swivel column to enter any one of a plurality of circular spaced openings provided in the swivel column to thereby lock the vise in any desired circularly adjusted position relative to the vehicle bed.

Abstract: A pair of bars form a vise, and are clamped together against a tool blade to be notched by a file. One clamp screw passing through the bars acts as a constant reference for one side of a tool blade, while a second clamp screw is repositioned in a clearance holes to accommodate various widths of blades. A top edge of the vise is used as a reference for blade extension, and a bottom edge is used to support the assembly on a bench top while in use.

Abstract: An apparatus for holding an object in a desired location in space having a beam, the upper edge of which having channels. A lamellar component is present on this beam. The lower and upper sides of the component are each provided with a recess. The lateral faces of the lower recess are in engagement with the channels of the beam. The lateral faces of the upper recess engage into channels that are constructed in an angular carriage. A vise for gripping an object, for example, is present at one end of this carriage. The apparatus may be used on machine tools for retaining objects to be machined. In particular these may be machine tools on which the object is treated by electroerosion.

Abstract: A vice has a base fixed to the worktable of a machine, a slider slidable on the base and a fixing-releasing mechanism for selectively fixing the slider to the base and releasing the slider from the base. The fixing-releasing mechanism is provided with an actuator extending through a large hole formed in the base and engageable with the base and the slider. When not applied by pressurized fluid, the actuator fixes the slider to the base, and when applied by the fluid, it releases the slider from the base for the positional adjustment of the slider. The vice also has a piston-cylinder assembly composed of a cylinder tube and a piston assembly slidable in the cylinder tube and surrounding a lead screw in a telescopic manner. When applied by pressurized fluid, the piston assembly as well as the lead screw advances to move a movable clamp element on the slider towards a stationary clamp element fixed on the slider, for clamping a work between both the clamp elements.

Abstract: An adjustable jig incorporating combined magnetic and mechanical means for adjustably mounting the jig on a workpiece support whereby the jig may be utilized to locate and maintain the correct positional relationship between components of work during assembly and manufacture thereof.

Abstract: A vise assembly, for use on a drill press having a vertical cylindrical column and a table with a flat upper surface substantially perpendicular to the column, has a mounting block slidably and rotatably mounted on the column and a frame slidably mounted on the mounting block for movement parallel to the flat top surface of the table. The frame includes a back plate, at least two pairs of rods connected to the back plate, fixed and movable jaws, one of the pair of rods being connected to the fixed jaw and the other of the pairs of rods being connected to the movable jaw. The jaws normally rest on the table. In the preferred embodiment, hydraulic cylinders, carried by the back plate, are connected to move the pair of rods connected to the movable jaw. In another embodiment, a manually operated screw arrangement is used to move one pair of rods relative to the other, to move the movable jaw toward the fixed jaw.

Abstract: A portable vacuum holding device is provided for holding a planar wood workpiece in an elevated position above the flat surface of a workbench so that the workpiece can be conveniently worked upon. The device comprises a plastic molded thin-walled hollow body having four sidewalls with an inwardly rim extending about the upper ends thereof defining a rectangular top opening and an outwardly rim extending about the lower ends thereof defining a rectangular bottom opening. A plastic molded thin-walled sleeve is positioned within a circular opening provided on one of the sidewalls of the hollow body with its shoulder secured by an adhesive to provide an airtight seal. Flat sponge-rubber gaskets are provided on the top and bottom rims. The end connector of a flexible hose provided on a portable vacuum pump is adapted to fit within the sleeve with an airtight fit.

Abstract: An adjustable jig incorporating combined magnetic and mechanical means for adjustably mounting the jig on a workpiece support whereby the jig may be utilized to locate and maintain the correct positional relationship between components of work during assembly and manufacture thereof.

Abstract: A system for positioning a corpse upon an embalming table and providing sufficient support for the corpse so that it may be embalmed and thereby retained in the desired position, the system including a plurality of polygonal blocks of varying configurations, with at least one tongue or groove presented by each of said blocks whereby the blocks may be interlocked in desired and suitable arrangements to support various portions of the corpse in the desired position upon the table for embalming.

Abstract: A vise is cantilever mounted to a workbench, projects forwardly thereof, and is disposed below the extended plane of the workbench table top. The vise includes a pair of U-shaped brackets, secured to the underside of the table top, and a pair of tubular beams slidably received in the respective brackets. Each of the beams is selectively indexed to its cooperating bracket, thereby providing a "coarse" adjustment. A fixed rear vise jaw is disposed on top of the beams, transversely thereof; this rear vise jaw is secured to the brackets and abuts against the lower portion of the longitudinal front side of the table top. A movable front vise jaw is mounted on top of the beams, transversely thereof, and may be moved in a non-parallel relationship with respect to the fixed rear vise jaw for clamping tapered workpieces therebetween.

Abstract: A printed circuit board holder of simple and low cost manufacture comprising on a base member a support rotatable over a full 360.degree. and on the support jaws for clamping a single edge of the board, which jaws are pivotably mounted on the rotatable support so as to pivot over an arc exceeding 180.degree..

Abstract: A ski rack which can also be used as a vise includes a base member and a perpendicular leg at either end, one leg fixed and the other hinged to move into and out of the perpendicular position. A suction cup is located along the underside of the base member. To secure the rack to a smooth surface, the fixed leg of the rack is placed thereon, the rack is forced downward until the suction cup contacts the surface and the air is expelled from it, and the hinged leg is swung down into the perpendicular position, against the smooth surface, forcing the base member upwards to increase the suction in the suction cup. For use as a vise, the rack has a pair of jaws, one movable, along the base member to grip lateral edges of a ski. A spaced apart pair of vises provides increased support. For use as a rack to hold skis along an automobile side window, a pair of racks are mounted along the window, one in front of the other, each in a vertical orientation.

Abstract: A workpiece supporting and clamping assembly is adapted to be mounted on a wall or similar structure and to be adjustable between a substantially vertical storage position, closely adjacent the wall and a working position substantially perpendicular to the wall. The assembly comprises a pair of brackets, a pair of spaced apart, parallel hinge assemblies, each having locking means and a release lever associated therewith, and a workpiece supporting and clamping device, pivotally coupled with the brackets and hinge assemblies. The workpiece supporting and clamping device comprises a generally rigid base frame which includes a pair of parallel, spaced apart frame members and a pair of elongated, coplanar top members which are mounted on the spaced apart members, extending generally transversely thereto such that their upper surfaces define the work supporting surface and their opposed side surfaces, the work clamping surfaces.

Abstract: A deliberately simple ski vise is provided which utilizes essential structural elements requiring only a minimum of machining. The vise is preferably used in conjunction with another identical vise to hold skis securely to a table top or other flat surface while the skis are `tuned` or otherwise worked upon. The skis may be clamped in any desired position, and irrespective of the widths of the skis, the skis may be clamped in position and unclamped with unprecedented ease and speed. A novel, quick-release mechanism is provided on the vise which serves to lock movable jaws of the ski vise relative to each other so as to negate longitudinal travel relative to each other except by rotation of a rod which is at least partially threaded to provide a screw-clamping action.

Abstract: A jig is provided for use in supporting objects from which fingerprints are to be removed or lifted, the operative mechanism comprising a plurality of pivoted arms which can be made to expand or contract to engage a bottle, glass or the like from the inside or the outside, this movement being effected by means of rotating a junction collar to which the arms are pivoted at their inside end about a central shaft, advancing the collar toward or away from a guide disk. A stand is provided into which the shaft is inserted and in which it may be rotated about its longitudinal axis or removed, and a second shaft having a frustoconical stopper on the end may be used in the stand alternatively to the more complicated, expanding-arm structure described above.

Abstract: A portable worktable is provided which is adapted to be supported on and mounted to an available auxiliary support structure for positioning and gripping a work piece and to provide a work surface at a desired work level. The worktable is configured to utilize the auxiliary support structure for supporting or steadying a work piece. An extensible mounting device which is adapted to be retracted and nested in a base of the worktable for storage is described.

Abstract: A support member or bridge member used for holding a repair material injector in proper position relative to a piece of glass that is to be repaired, such as a windshield, and which holds the injector under a predetermined spring load even when there is a rounded or curved surface to be repaired. The support is self orienting relative to the windshield so that the injector used for injecting repair materials is held normal to the tangent plane at the opening of a break that is to be repaired in the windshield.

Abstract: A clamping mechanism for C-clamps, wrenches, vises and other work holding equipment has a detent as a means to hold the jaws open in a work receiving position with the moveable jaw free of the fixed jaw; a spring or weight bias with dash pot for gentle slow closing bringing the moveable jaw against the work as the work is held against the fixed jaw; a reciprocable manually operated one-way clutch mechanism having a drive and return stroke acting on a sliding plunger supporting the moveable jaw to apply added clamping force on the work between the fixed and moveable jaws; a second one-way clutch engaged with the clamp frame acting on the moveable jaw plunger to hold the moveable jaw in clamping position when the manually operated one-way clutch is in the return stroke and thus not holding the plunger; and a clamp release mechanism which releases the two one-way clutches thus allowing the clamp to be opened against the force of the moveable jaw bias only.

Abstract: A flexible pipe vice having a V-shaped pipe rest attached by side bars to a second bar which can be positioned on a ladder step, a set of chains is also attached to the pipe rest and can be wrapped around a step of a ladder and a piece of pipe positioned in the pipe rest. A first bar attached to a distal end of the chains can be held by a user's foot to secure the pipe in the pipe rest on the step of the ladder.

Abstract: A radiator core support device adapted for use upon the sides of a radiator testing tank comprising a base member, inner wall retainer members affixed to the base member, outer wall retainer members affixed to the base member, and a header lip catch member affixed to the base member extending therefrom at an angle and having defined along its upper edge a pair of header apertures and a clamp aperture.

Abstract: A work part resting on a work support is clamped to the work support by means of a self-aligning work holding clamp having a pair of clamp members which are pivotally mounted and operated by actuating means acting between the members in such a way that the members automatically align themselves with the work part during closure of their jaws against the part to effect clamping of the part to the support without exerting on the part a force tending to move the part relative to the support in the direction of jaw movement. The clamp jaws may be spring biased to open position and to a predetermined position relative to the support.

Abstract: The fixture block is adapted to be combined with further correspondingly designed accessories with the aid of which workpieces to be machined can be brought into proper position or orientation for the particular machining operation, such as planing, milling, drilling and the like, and maintained in such proper position or orientation during at least one working cycle. The fixture block has horizontal and vertical contact surfaces designed as aligned rows of coplanar projecting areas separated by machined rows of coplanar recessed areas. The block is an L-shape body having a vertical leg and a horizontal leg, with the length and width of each leg being equal to each other and to the length and width, respectively, of the other leg, and with the thickness of each leg being equal to one-half its length or width. All surfaces of the block are formed with a plurality of tapped bores, and with smooth untapped bores of different diameters which at least partly intersect each other within the block.