Abstract: A clamp system (10) is provided for providing secure attachment of at least two connecting members (12, 14), and includes a connecting ring (16) having a flange portion (38) extending in an axial direction relative to a longitudinal axis of the connecting ring (16). The flange portion (38) is configured to limit axial movement of the connecting ring (16). Also included in the clamp system (10) is a coupling clamp (18) configured to create a force for the clamp system (10) when the coupling clamp (18) is fastened with the connecting ring (16) such that the at least two connecting members (12, 14) are securely attached by the fastened coupling clamp (18).

Abstract: A device for cutting and bending a hollow elongate tube. A measuring subassembly is adapted for measuring a desired size of the tube. A cutting subassembly is adapted for cutting the tube to the desired size. A bending subassembly is adapted for bending the cut tube to a desired angular orientation. The bending subassembly includes a base controlling a radius of a bend to be formed in the cut hollow elongate tube, and a user grippable handle. The user grippable handle is configured to enable a user to rotate the cut hollow elongate tube, relative to the round base, to form the bend in the cut hollow elongate tube.

Abstract: A socket body (1) comprises a socket space (3) which is delimited by a socket wall (2), extends along a center axis (M), wherein the socket space (3) has a socket opening (22), which is surrounded by an end surface (6). A notch (4) extends through the socket wall (2) at an angle (?) to the center axis (M) such that a spring lug (5) is formed, which spring lug (5) is bent into the socket opening (3). The notch (4) has a right-hand portion (7) and a left-hand portion (8), wherein a center plane (ME) extends through the center axis (M) centrally between the two portions (7, 8). As seen from the outer side of the socket body (1), an upper surface (16) of the notch (4) intersects exclusively the lateral surface (11) of the socket wall (2), but not the end surface (6).

Abstract: A connector for a pipe and drape exhibit system enables the universal attachment of drape rods to the tops of support pipes using a coupler that mounts within the top of the pipes and extends upwardly to receive a connection hook carried by a drape rod within a taper slot such that the connection hook is received and retained behind a peripheral wall defining an open center of the connector.

Abstract: A clip assembly for holding down a member in a vessel comprising a clip comprising a first panel comprising a tab extending from the first panel and a protrusion extending from the first panel, and a second panel integral with and normal to the first panel for engaging the member. A wall in the vessel comprises a cut-out adapted to receive the tab and a recess disposed laterally to the cut-out and adapted to receive the protrusion upon inserting the tab into the cut-out and sliding the tab in the cut-out laterally with respect to the recess. The subject matter also pertains to the clip itself and the method of use.

Abstract: A plunger clamp is disclosed that includes a body comprising a first end and a second end, wherein the body comprises a threaded portion that facilitates coupling and decoupling of the first and second ends, and wherein the first end or the second end includes a plurality of blind holes formed on a perimeter thereof that extend in a direction orthogonal to a longitudinal axis of the body.

Abstract: A plunger clamp is disclosed that includes a body comprising a first end, a second end, and a clamp connector disposed between the first and second ends, wherein the clamp connector comprises a threaded portion that interfaces with one or both of the first and second ends facilitating relative rotation with, and separation from, the first and second ends and the clamp connector.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a removable trailer coupler that may be used to prevent trailer theft. One end of the coupler includes a connector with a unique pattern of indentations and/or protrusions. The unique pattern corresponds to a pattern of protrusions and/or indentations located on a connector on the end of the tongue of a trailer. If the pattern of protrusions and indentations match, the coupler may be slid onto and connected to the trailer tongue. If an attempt is made to use a different coupler, the unique pattern of the indentations will not match, and the coupler will not be able to attach to the tongue. Without a coupler the trailer cannot connect to a tow hitch and the trailer cannot be towed.

Abstract: A reusable, sanitary and folding container includes a base, two folding sidewalls, two folding end walls and latches and hinges. The base includes slots that receive the hinge pins that allow the sidewalls and end walls to fold up and down. These hinge slots are open and provide for water or spray through them during the cleaning process of a container after it has been used. The container is formed of a resilient, but light polyurethane/fiber composite material.

Abstract: A frame assembly includes upper and lower frame units, four vertical frame rods, four pairs of top and bottom female connectors, eight male connectors, and first and second bolts. Each frame unit includes four rectangularly-arranged horizontal frame rods. Each female connector interconnects an adjacent pair of the horizontal frame rods, and includes two horizontal tenons engaging respectively the adjacent pair of the horizontal frame rods. The male connectors are connected respectively to opposite ends of the vertical frame rods. Each male connector includes a vertical tenon engaging a respective one of the opposite ends of the vertical frame rods, and an engaging block mating with a respective one of the female connectors. The first and second bolts are for securing releasably and respectively the female connectors to the male connectors.

Abstract: A clamp system for attaching accessory devices to a railing structure includes a first clamping jaw member and a second clamping jaw member designed to clamp on a railing structure. An accessory mounting device includes a cylindrical collar portion with a plurality of diametrically aligned holes arranged around the circumference. One of the clamping jaw members has an opening, sized to receive the collar portion and one pair of holes that can be aligned with the holes of the collar portion. When the mounting device is in a desired orientation, a pin is inserted through the aligned holes to hold the orientation. A locking nut is mounted on a threaded portion of the collar portion and, when tightened, tends to withdraw the collar portion against the pin, firmly securing the assembly together.

Abstract: A spline connection is provided between a first part and a second part wherein a first set of internal splines is formed on an inner cylindrical surface of the first part and a second set of internal splines is formed on an inner cylindrical surface of the second part. Also included is a connector sleeve having first and second sets of external splines formed thereon. The connector sleeve is slideable between a pre-assembly position located fully within the second part and a fully assembled position in which a section of the connector sleeve is located in the first part and another section is located in the second part so that the first set of external splines engage the first set of internal splines and the second set of external spines engage the second set of internal splines.

Abstract: A protective frame for a stroller including a seat portion, a pair of armrest poles disposed on opposite sides of the seat portion, a pair of retaining bodies releasably attached to the armrest poles, respectively, a pair of rigid pole bodies coupled to the retaining bodies, respectively, and a joint mechanism for joining ends of the pole bodies together, and for being detachable into two separate joint portions.

Abstract: For fixing a rigid plate (10) on a fixing surface (12), a pad (18) mounted on the fixing surface (12) through the agency of a flat adhesive joint (20) is disposed in a cavity (14) on the underside of the plate (10). The pad (18) is joined at its centroid to the plate (10). Thereby a tilting moment acting on the plate (10) is transformed into a lifting force acting on the pad (18) in a direction perpendicular to the adhesive joint (20).

Abstract: The present invention is a reducing coupling adapter, specifically for using known 5/8" sewer cleaning heads with the conventional 7/8" sewer cleaning cable and machine. The present invention simply snaps onto one end of a 7/8" cable at the front of the cable, thereby allowing the smaller 5/8" heads to be used in the sewer cleaning process.

Abstract: Each road surface element (1) has a cut-out portion (3), which is delimited by means of section (4b) of a plate (4). The cut-out portion (3) is traversed by a bolt (6). A locking piece (2), which has two catches (26) on its lower side is inserted into the chamber formed by the cut-out portions of two adjacent elements and is then rotated so that the catches (26) come to rest beneath the bolts (6). The two elements are then locked together and forces are transmitted through the two locking portions and the catches (26) to the bolt (6) and thus from one element to the other. The upper surface of the locking piece (2) is level with the surface of the two elements.Application more particularly to the production of temporary road surfaces, for example, during road detours or for use in construction excavations.

Abstract: The joint is formed between two mutually perpendicular tubes by seating a washer in one tube, a nut within the other tube and by passing a bolt through the washer into threaded engagement with the nut. The resulting joint is hidden from view. A spreader bar is formed by joining the ends of two tubular sections within each other after each section is joined to a tube.

Abstract: Connector means are disclosed for connecting together two shaft members in coaxial relationship and in preselected angular orientation with respect to each other. The connector means includes a locking bracket which is secured to one end of the first of the shaft members and a receiver which is secured, by way of an adapter, to the end of the second shaft member. The receiver includes a chamber open at its upper end for slidingly receiving the locking bracket. Both the locking bracket and the receiver have radial extensions which extend in the same radial direction relative to the axis of the coaxial shaft members. Supported on the extension of the locking bracket is a housing containing a spring-loaded pop pin having a nose portion adapted to pass through a hole in the locking-bracket extension and into a hole in the receiver extension, thereby to lock the bracket in the receiver. The pop pin is quickly retractable to unlocked position by a cam manually controlled by a lever.

Abstract: A sectional plumbers snake with a power driven end section having one end provided with a shank received in the tool holding chuck of a power drill, the other sections of the snake having complementary detachable connections permitting the addition of sections immediately in front of the power driven section.

Abstract: A fireplace standard assembly including a decorative fireplace standard, a sleeve connector member connected to the rear surface of the fireplace standard and adapted to receive one of the front upright grate bar members of a log grate to resemble an andiron.

Abstract: A connecting device is described in which two complementary connecting elements comprise several interengaging locking portions with holes for driving pins thereinto to interlock the connecting elements, and spaces inside the locking portions to permit continued driving of the pins thereinto to thereby realize unlocking of the connecting elements.

Abstract: A fence kit for constructing a fence having upright posts, rails extending between the adjacent posts, and coupling means connecting the rail ends to the adjacent posts in a manner which permits assembly of the kit into a fence without welding or special tooling. The coupling means for each fence rail comprise collars slidable on the adjacent fence posts, means such as a socket on one collar for slidably receiving the adjacent rail end in its endwise direction, and a radially projecting lug on the other collar to be coaxially aligned with the adjacent rail end and a sleeve slidable on the lug and rail to and from a position wherein the sleeve bridges the lug and rail, whereby the fence may be constructed by first securing the fence posts in their upright positions and then installing the rails between the posts.

Abstract: A weak link for securing a life raft painter to a vessel in such a manner that, upon sinking of the vessel, the life raft in its container floats toward the surface to extend the painter its full length. The buoyant force of the raft and container activate a raft inflation mechanism and the increased buoyant force of the inflated raft breaks the weak link and frees the raft from the vessel. In addition, the dual strength weak link can, with a force significantly less than the buoyant force of the inflated raft, be broken manually such that the raft may be freed from the vessel prior to its actual sinking.