Abstract: A dock kit to permit an owner to assemble or disassemble a dock comprising a dock post bracket for laterally inserting a dock post therein, a reversible cross-latch member for locking a dock post in the dock-post bracket with the reversible cross-latch member operable for engaging a dock-abutment bracket to support an adjacent dock section when the cross-latch member is located in one direction in the dock-post bracket and when reversed is usable as an end support for the dock-post bracket. The brackets provide both corner reinforcement for a dock-deck section as well as permitting a single dock post to support corners of adjacent dock-deck sections. A split foot pad permits adjustment of the depth the dock post extends into the soil. A hanger bracket permits one to support the corner of an adjacent dock-deck section without using an extra dock post.

Abstract: A connector for display shelve comprises a round and flat first block, a corresponding second block, and a pin member. The first block includes a semicircle trough on top portion and one side thereof extending downward, a semicircle recess horizontally lying underneath the trough having a convexity at center portion which has a through hole in parallel with the recess, a semicircle groove, horizontally, lying underneath the recess, and two notches on two sides of the periphery. The second block has a semicircle trough, and a semicircle groove in corresponding to the trough and the groove of the first block both in size and location. The second block has further two convexities at respective end of center line having a through hole in each of the convexities, and a concavity located inbetween the two convexities and is corresponding to the convexity of the first block.

Abstract: A system for splicing rods to connect a shear wall (12) to a concrete foundation (6). The system includes a hold down device (2) coupling a first rod (4) extending upwardly from the foundation with a second rod (8) suspended downwardly from the top (10) of the shear wall. The hold down device includes a body member (14) having a rod support (22) disposed on one side of the rods and two pairs of arms (32, 34) through which the rods extend. A cam element (54, 56) is disposed within the body member for positioning the rods within the body member. A securing bolt (18) extends through the rod support for securely retaining the cam element in position.

Abstract: A compressible electrical connector having slots or channels for the inclusion of two or more conductors therein. One or more surfaces of the connector are provided with an extruded groove having a tying device press-fitted therein. After the conductors are inserted into the various slots or channels of the connector, the tying device would be tied or twisted around each end of the conductor bundles prior to implementing the crimping process.

Abstract: In a supporting device for the steering mechanism of a clearing saw it is possible to turn the steering mechanism from a working position to a transport position by securing the steering mechanism between two washers (15,16) provided with a cylindrical recess (17). The washers have oblong, arched grooves (21,22) penetrated by screws (19,20) threaded in the body (10) of the device.

Abstract: A mechanically joined steering assembly for supporting the wheel of a wheeled vehicle for steering movement relative to the frame of the vehicle. The steering assembly includes a crown attached by mechanical fasteners to blades and to a central steering portion joining the assembly to the frame of the vehicle. The parts joined are the blades (16), steerer (14), crown (12), and reinforcements (24). Mechanical fasteners serviceable with common tools provide a reinforced steering assembly of greater strength than welded or brazed constructions. This assembly allows the use of metallic, advanced composite, or thermoplastic components. Adjustments of axle location and steering geometry are made by sliding blades (16) up or down in crown (12). Blades (16), steerer (14), and crown (12) retain the original cold drawn strength of the metal used by mechanically joining without brazing or welding.

Abstract: Several configurations of compression ground connectors to allow for one, two, three or more taps from a single ground connector to an installation requiring grounding. The installation is completed using a single crimping stroke.

Abstract: A playpen canopy for a playpen having elongated supporting members. The canopy includes a framework having elongated rods which extend generally alongside of the supporting members of the playpen, horizontal rods which are connected to the elongated rods, a sheet of flexible material which is attached to the horizontal rods for forming a roof for the playpen canopy and a plurality of connecting elements for releasably connecting the elongated rods of the canopy to the elongated supporting members of the playpen.

Abstract: A connector, to connect together two members, comprises a body having two sockets to receive the members. A wedge member is received in a pocket in the body which pocket opens to each socket so that parts of the wedge can extend into each socket to exert a clamping force on the members in their respective sockets.

Abstract: A two-piece cable mounting arrangement is provided for a vehicle gearshift mechanism support base comprising an upper-half section and a bottom-half section of molded synthetic plastic material adapted to receive a pair of tubular cable guides end fittings therebetween. An upstanding bolt is fixed to the support base and extends through a central boss integral with the bottom-half section. The bottom-half section includes a pair of support blocks having concave troughs cradling an associated end fitting on either side of the boss. The upper-half section has a central wall portion receiving the bolt therethrough whereby the wall portion rests on the boss. The wall portion is formed with a pair of downwardly facing concave half-circle sectioned shell portions matching the pair of concave troughs such that each end fitting is captured between its associated lower trough and upper shell portions. The wall portion has an undercut locating notch interlocking with an upstanding tongue portion of the base.

Abstract: A clamping means for clamping the wires of a saddle to the upper end of a support post of a bicycle frame or the like. It consists of a lower cradle support clamping member and a cooperating upper clamping member which are mounted on the post to permit tilting of the saddle. The clamping members are so designed that they can be extruded from metal with a post-receiving socket at the lower side of the lower member. This socket, because the lower member is extruded, has a flat inner wall and side walls extending linearly in spaced relationship, with the side walls being at sharp angles to the inner flat wall to provide sharp corners for engaging the sides of the post at a fulcrum formed thereon to prevent lateral displacement of the lower cradle support on the post.

Abstract: An archery bow support stand is formed of an angulated cylindrical body defined by a first and second cylindrical body portion coaxially intersecting one another at an obtuse angle with a first bore bisecting the obtuse angle with a contour bore of a greater diameter than the bore coaxially arranged relative to the bore to receive a plurality of strap members for securement about an archery bow body. The angulated cylindrical body includes a shaft member coaxially extending from each cylindrical body portion formed with a threaded end with a plurality of clamp members slidably receivable over a first portion of each rod with a cylindrical bore defined within each clamp member to receive a shaft of an associated arrow clampingly therewithin and secured onto each rod by a knurled clamp member.

Abstract: A clamp assembly suitable for simultaneously adjusting the positions of support rods on an operating table extension in a split wishbone surgical retractor apparatus. Two independently rotatable disks are coaxially stacked on a base and tightened together by a bolt and T-shaped fitting extending through central openings of the base and disks. Channels formed between the disks and the base loosely receive the rods, and aligned bores in the base and the fitting loosely receive the extension. As the bolt and fitting are tightened, the rods and extension are clamped in fixed relative positions. The disks are interlocked at discrete angular positions by a pin and holes for adjusting the spread between the rods.

Abstract: A coupling device for joining the ends of rebars in an overlapping relationship which can be utilized to join the end of one rebar to another which cannot be directly reached, which essentially comprises a body having two elongated and parallel, side-by-side, cylindrical sockets therethrough having a size within which two rebars can be tightly inserted from opposite directions. The edge of the body forming the entrance ends of the sockets being flared out to facilitate insertion of the rebars, and the sides of the body forming the sockets having slits cut therethrough with the edges of the sheet metal adjacent to the slits facing away from the entrance end of the sockets being curved inward to engage the edges of the rebar and lock them in place.

Abstract: A stanchion to which is to be attached a structure with this structure to be located in a particular fixed position. The stanchion permits adjusting movement of the structure to a desired location with this adjusting movement being spaced from supporting surface such as the ground or the floor. In order to provide for this adjusting movement, there is included a universal joint in conjunction with the stanchion. This universal joint utilizes a single handle which when loosened will permit the structure to be moved in both a horizontal and a vertical plane and also to be tiltable a limited amount relative to the vertical plane.

Abstract: A pair of spaced collars are mounted at right angles on a clamp body by retaining rings which enable the collars to rotate with respect to the clamp body. Mounting posts extend through aligned holes in the collars and clamp body. Each collar can be clamped onto the inserted post while the clamp body remains free to rotate about the post and collar. The clamp body is selectively clamped onto each post.

Abstract: A holding and positioning member for a leg of a bass drum to provide a support for the drum. A seat plate attached to the drum body is provided with a pair of grooves defining an inverted V and passing on opposite sides of a screw hole. An additional groove is provided transverse to the V grooves. The leg may be selectively supported in any of the grooves. A cover plate is secured over the seat plate by a screw passing through the cover plate and the seat plate. Bosses on the cover control tilting when the cover is tightened over the seat plate and the leg. A spring between the cover and the seat plate permits the cover to tilt.

Abstract: The holder is a resilient arcuate clip of a size to fit on the handle section of a fishing rod. Outstanding therefrom is a series of resilient arcuate clips of different sizes to grip the smaller rod sections, whereby all the rod sections are held close together in side-by-side relation in a compact bundle.

Abstract: A single release, multiple axis coupling device for securing and positioning patient support equipment during orthopedic surgery. The coupling device can be released from or securely locked into a rigid position by a single rotation of an actuator shaft. The released or locked configuration is achieved by a rotational movement of the actuator shaft and a reciprocal axial movement of a cylindrical piston assembly. By displacing the cylindrical piston assembly within a housing chamber, either two or three movable coupling members can be rigidly secured to or released from the support shaft upon which the coupling assembly is mounted.

Abstract: A sun visor for attachment to infant car seats has a semicylindrical hood which is attached to an elongated mounting arm. The mounting arm is provided with a clamp for securement to an upper frame portion of the infant car seat. In a second embodiment, a pivotal auxilliary side visor, a pull down front shade and a pivotally adjustable telescoping mounting arm is provided. A musical toy may be mounted in the visor for amusement of an infant in the car seat.

Abstract: A table comprises a table-top and a plurality of legs fixed to the table-top by means of a plurality of joints which are also used for supporting and interconnecting a series of horizontal cross members extending beneath the table-top. Each joint comprises a base element fixed to the lower surface of the table-top and having a seat in which the upper end of the respective leg is received and clamped by means of a wedge, and a cover fixed to the base element. The facing surfaces of the base element and the cover have recesses which cooperate with each other to define one or more seats in which the corresponding parts of the horizontal cross members are received and clamped.

Abstract: The invention relates to a spacial joint for parts, which will find application in the lighting, building and trade industries. The present invention provides a spacial joint for quick and precise joining of parts with no possibility of turning them, which will ensure stability of the spacial disposition of the parts. The joint includes two shells with clamping beds and a mating edge formed therein, the shells being fixed one to the other through joining elements. Each shell has at least two annularly disposed beds, and on the mating edge of each bed is formed a bevelled edge, an engaging projection, and an inclined opening through which a joining element such as a bolt may pass.

Abstract: The disclosed apparatus comprises an outfit of frames of tubular steel, display boards, and securing clips. Some of the clips are frame-to-frame clips, which have symmetrical snap-on C-shaped profiles. Others of the clips are frame-to-board clips, which have one snap-on profile, and one channel shaped profile to grip the board. Still others of the clips are frame to flat surface clips which have one snap on profile, and one flat surface. The resulting modular exhibition display panels are versatile as to their design, and readily adjustable if it should turn out that some changes are needed. The panels are markedly light in weight yet can be strong enough to survive being erected, dismantled, transported, and rebuilt many times.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for holding two ropes or corresponding elongated bodies together in a fixed relation to each other at a right angle or parallel to each other. The device is characterized in that it comprises two essentially identical halves (2, 11), each being provided with a recess (3, 12) into which the rope fits, and that these halves may be pressed together and be locked by means of snap locks (5, 6, 13 14) when pressed together, the axial or turning movement of the ropes in relation to each other being prevented by the force of friction, and according to a preferred embodiment, by pegs (4, 17) on the bottom of the recesses, and the separation of the ropes being prevented by the snap locks, and, according to a modification of the preferred embodiment, by a screw which extends through each of the halves of the device and thereinbetween through each of the ropes.

Abstract: A knocked down storage system for forming at least one storage bin. The bin is formed of at least four generally planar panels and releasable securement means for securing the panels together. Each panel is formed of a grid-like plastic member which is generally planar and of rectangular profile. The marginal edges of each of the panels include rod-like sections of generally circular cross section. The releasable securement means comprise a clip formed of an elongated plastic member having a pair of longitudinally extending channels. Each of the channels is configured to tightly receive a respective rod-like section of a pair of the panels to secure the panels together to form the storage bin. A pair of plastic hanger brackets are provided to suspend the storage bin from a conventional closet rod. Each bracket includes a loop plate portion adapted for disposition on the closet rod and a pair of leg portions for releasable securement to an associated panel.

Abstract: Equipment for positioning at least two pipes for connecting their ends includes at least one elongated bar of a non-circular cross section, and a plurality of plates arranged on the elongated bar and slidable on the bar in direction of its elongation, while each of the plates has edges provided with a plurality of scallop shapes of different curvatures corresponding to respective pipe diameters.

Abstract: A fitting and a method for facilitating clamping in a cluster a plurality of star posts to form a strainer post in a fence line, and comprising a yoke having radiating legs enclosing the star posts which are clamped to the yoke by an encircling U-bolt and recessed saddle, the yoke having slots in the ends of its spokes for capture upon the U-bolt and the saddle.

Abstract: A foldable sled having two frame members pivotally connected to each other and swinging relative to each other from a sled operative position to a folded position. Handle means are provided on the part used for pushing and holding and a piece of fabric is attached to the handle means for providing a backrest.

Abstract: A table leg assembly and method of assembling table legs comprises two pairs of leg members, each pair having linear intermediate portions fixedly connected by a connecting member in one of two pair of diametrically opposed axial indentations in the connecting member. The two pair of leg members are connected by disposing one connecting member over the other connecting member with the intermediate portions of the one pair of leg members sliding through the unused pair of indentations in the other connecting member and the intermediate portions of the other pair of leg members sliding through the unused pair of indentations in the one connecting member until the one connecting member contacts the other connecting member.

Abstract: A support member for an inclined open mesh or wire type shelf that can be spaced anywhere along a wall and shelf area to provide support for the inclined shelf. The support is a one piece molded structure having a T-type cross-section with the shank having curved lower and upper ends with those curves providing about a 60.degree. angle of inclination for the shelf. One end includes a flat surface for engaging the wall with the other end including a forwardly directed groove for receiving a crosswise support in the middle of the shelf and a pair of grooves extending perpendicular to that forwardly directed groove sized so that that end of the support can snap in place between two stringers within the shelf structure.

Abstract: A chaise lounge has an open framework, main frame supported on front and back leg frame structures which are hingedly connected to the front and rear portions of the main frame. A back rest portion has a lower end hingedly connected to the main frame generally intermediate the length of the main frame and is swingable from a longitudinal position generally in the plane of the main frame to any selected one of a number of vertically inclined positions. Bale-shaped front and rear leg brace frames are hingedly connected to the main frame generally intermediate the length thereof to extend in opposite directions, and each has a connecting web portion which is engageable with and disengageable from trap members fixed on the front and rear leg frames respectively at a level below the hinged connection of the front and rear leg brace frames to the main frame.

Abstract: A joint is provided by means of which structural elements, such as steel bars or pipes can be connected with one another to form spatial structures, say the skeletons of roof constructions. The joint consists of a hollow cylinder or prism in the wall or walls of which are apertures into which the said structural elements are inserted.

Abstract: An adjustable keyboard stand adapted to simultaneously support more than one keyboard in front of a musician and allow for immediate access to all of the supported keyboards. The tubular construction of the keyboard stand, which completely disassembles for easy transportation and storage, includes two side supports with at least one cross spar supported therebetween by a pair of cooperatively acting clamping means mounted on the side supports. The configuration of the pair of cooperatively acting clamping means, which support the cross spar in front of the plane formed by the front of the side supports, allows the distance between the side supports to be varied, while also allowing for easy positioning, installation and removal of additional cross spars without having to disassemble the stand.

Abstract: A wire clamp for clamping two wires together. The clamp includes a first member, channel-like in shape, and a second member having a body portion held within the channel of the first member; the body portion being provided with a pair of sharpened ears which overlap the edges of the first member. A threaded bolt-nut assembly clamps the two members together. The clamp is particularly useful for repairing broken fence wires; the two ends of the broken wire being drawn taut between the first and second members and held in position by tightening the nut upon the bolt causing the top surface of the base portion of the first member and the bottom surface of the body of the second member to firmly engage the wires contained therebetween and causing the sharpened ears to engage the wires for crimping the wires.

Abstract: A foldable sled is composed of essentially four operative components, two symmetrically closed loop members having two opposite sides extended and being relatively parallel to each other, each of the loops configured to lie in their own respective plane, pivot pins for pivoting the symmetrical loops to be relatively positioned so that the straight portions of each loop may be positioned relatively close or relatively far away, a fabric seat extending between two adjacent straight pieces of opposite closed loops, and a clasp for locking and constraining the closed loops into an open and a closed position, whereby in the open position, the sled is in its operative condition and in the closed, it is in a condition for convenient carriage or stowage.

Abstract: An andiron mounting system for directly and swivelably connecting an andiron to a fireplace grate is provided. An elongate connecting member attaches the andiron to the fireplace grate. An adjustable mounting bracket connects the elongate connecting member to the andiron so that the andiron can be attached to fireplace grates of different heights. An attachment means secures the other end of the elongate connecting member to the fireplace grate. The attachment means includes two movable sides so the andiron can be mounted on different types of fireplace grates. The attachment means is swivelably connected to the elongate connecting member so that the andirons can be freely and easily moved.

Abstract: Tube clamps for use in fastening tubes to stationery support structures and particularly adapted for use in nuclear power plants and in other installations wherein a relatively large number of tube runs are involved requiring a relatively large number of tube clamps. The main embodiment of the invention provides a tube clamp assembly which is adapted to alternatively receive tubes of different sizes so that, for example, one tube clamp may be employed for two or more tube sizes thus reducing the number of units to be held in inventory. Another form of the invention permits the tube clamp assembly to be employed in a two-directional or three-directional manner as these terms are used in the industry.

Abstract: A tube clamp includes a pair of clamping members. One of the members is adapted to be fixedly secured as by welding to a stationary surface and the other bolted to the fixed member. The fixed member is formed with recesses complementarily formed relative to the heads of bolts used to clamp the two members together thus providing captive bolts.Interengaging elements on the members prevent clamping the two members together except when the members are in a fixed relationship.

Abstract: A drop wire clamp is provided for suspending a coaxial cable drop wire or the like. The clamp is of molded plastic resin material comprising a body having converging clamping surfaces on the interior thereof, and a two part wedge having external tapered surfaces engageable with the body converging clamping surfaces to wedge the two parts of the wedge together. The two parts of the wedge have confronting surfaces defining a channel for gripping a cable. The channel undulates transversely longitudinally thereof, and a pair of smaller adjacent, parallel channels of similar undulating construction are provided on either side of the first-mentioned channel for gripping a messenger wire. An extension of the body is provided with an eyelet for hanging over a hook or the like.

Abstract: A wire holding device adapted for holding or retaining wires that intersect or pass each other such as in a grid trellis. A piece or block of material is provided having slots or openings in it on opposite sides of the material in an angular orientation with respect to each other corresponding to the angular orientation of the wires to be held.

Abstract: Standard engineering shapes or profile elements are united by screw clamps to form a releasable and adjustable boom arm or cantilever arrangement. By means of quadrangular clamp bodies, substantially vertical support arms carrying seating or reclining means for a person are mounted on a horizontal support arm and can be individually adjusted in relation thereto. The boom arm is mounted in a further screw clamp provided in the free end of a hydraulic cylinder and piston assembly and is therefore capable of being raised and lowered and swivelled about the lengthwise axis of the cylinder. A hand-grip capable of being pivoted away is provided for the safety of the occupant. Boom arms of this type are employed in bathing installations to safely transport patients and invalids into and out of bath or the like tubs. The releasable and adjustable design concept of the boom arm permits it to be dimensionally adjusted during its initial installation, so that preliminary dimensional surveys are superfluous.

Abstract: An improved seat shower for facilitating the care and treatment of patients in a clean shower environment, including a framework of such a height as to permit 360.degree. access to the seated patient, and a plurality of adjustable shower nozzles positioned about the seating area. Clean, disposable plastic liners are draped over the framework and base to maintain aseptic conditions.

Abstract: In order to create an elegant and light seat or chair, which nevertheless has stability comparable to sturdy utility chairs, a chair is proposed which includes a seat portion and a backrest portion with each of the portions including a flexible flat structure clamped to metal frame elements. Each metal frame element is provided with a longitudinal groove which accommodates a compressible metal which is pressed into the groove while binding the edge of the flat structure. The metal frame elements are preferably formed of extruded aluminum rod material with the groove being provided with undercuts forming barbs. A soft aluminum wire is employed as the compressible metal. The flexible flat structure may take the form of a web or a net type material.

Abstract: The clamping element for the releasable fastening of spatially arranged or parallel bars, tubes and similar objects has a basic body comprising at least one fixing hole and two or three, but in given case several inlet holes for each fixing hole, penetrating the fixing hole, parallel with and/or by-passing each other, and tensioning insert arranged in the fixing holes. The tensioning insert has recesses corresponding to the penetrations and it is formed as to allow its tensioning in axial direction. The basic body is preferably spherical, cylindrical or prismatic.

Abstract: A support for mounting a cycle saddle on a frame pillar including a shoe member fixed to the pillar and extending longitudinally from the pillar and having a convex upper face; a carriage having a mating lower concave face and having two flanges depending therefrom and overlying the side faces of the shoe, the carriage having longitudinal depressions in its upper face for receiving the saddle frame wires and having a central rectangular opening extending transversely through the depressions; a head having a base portion entering the opening and having clamping portions extending laterally of the head and aligning with the depressions in the carriage and having depressions therein to receive the saddle frame wires; and a bolt transfixing the shoe and the carriage and the head through a longitudinal slot in the shoe.

Abstract: An external fixation device for holding bone segments in known relation to each other includes a pair of bone clamp assemblies each secured to bone pins extending from the bone segments, a bridge extending between the pin clamp assemblies and a specialized high friction universal assembly connecting the bridge to each of the pin clamp assemblies.

Abstract: A fishing rod has at least one fishing line guide made up of a ring-like body with a high resistance to deformation and wear or abrasion, it being joined to the rod by a winding placed round it and the rod. The winding is made up of a high-strength fiber material having a low ultimate elongation, such as, more specially, carbon fiber, aramide fiber, boron fiber, glass fiber or polyester fiber. The ring body may be made of ceramic material, sapphire or a high-strength carbide and it may be seated on the rod itself or be spaced at some distance therefrom. In the case of a preferred process for producing such a guide on a rod, two template bodies of silicone rubber are slipped onto the rod so that two faces, normal to the rod, on the templates, are opposite each other falling in a space in which the winding may be produced. One such face has a pin for positioning the ring body to be fixed in position.

Abstract: The invention provides a device for coupling together two elements, each of predetermined shape, so that the two elements are prevented from rotating relative to the device. The device is constituted by a band, which is substantially rigid and is in the form of a closed loop. The band has two rims which are three-dimensionally out of true, and each rim delimiting an opening, which forms the limit of a recess, in which one of the elements to be coupled together can be positioned. The regions of each of the two recesses which lie opposite the openings form part of a single space which is laterally delimited by the band. Each rim substantially constitutes a curve traced on a convex surface of the element of predetermined shape to be coupled.The invention also provides a method of making a coupling device.

Abstract: An upper U-shaped slide member and a lower U-shaped slide member are slidably coupled to form a generally rectangular framework. For storage, the upper and lower slide members are moved toward each other to reduce the size of the generally rectangular framework. A U-shaped rotating support member is pivotally coupled to said U-shaped slide members. Linkages couple the rotating support member to the lower U-shaped slide member and cause the rotating support member to rotate to a storage position when the lower slide member is slidingly moved with respect to the upper slide member. The linkages also move the rotating support member to a supporting position when the lower slide member is itself extended to a supporting position. Wheels coupled to the rotating support member and/or the lower slide member provide ease of movement of the frame. Extending the upper slide member provides a handle whereby the frame may be maneuvered readily.

Abstract: This invention relates to electrical connectors and more particularly to a connector for compression-formed parallel, X- and T-tap connections. The connector disclosed herein is a single piece member having wire-receiving passages adjacent each end. Slots parallel to and extending outwardly from the passages through the end sections define walls or fingers which may be closed in towards each other and the passages to crimp wires which may be positioned therein.