Abstract: A bed frame section comprising a pair of telescoping members adapted to be connected or utilized within a bed frame structure. At least one adjustable leg connector is mounted on one of the members. The leg connector includes a generally inverted U-shaped strap that extends over the member and an extension that extends downwardly from the U-shaped strap and includes an opening for receiving an upper portion of a leg. The upper portion of a leg is inserted into the opening of the extension, and the leg and extension are secured together by a bolt and nut assembly. By tightening the bolt the inverted U-shaped strap is closed around the member. When the bolt assembly assumes a loosened state, the inverted U-shaped strap along with the attached leg can be moved along the length of the member.

Abstract: A gripping device comprises a support body (2) within a sleeve (8), with the sleeve being mounted around the body for relative translational movement along a common axis thereof. A plurality of gripping elements (10, 12) are pivotally mounted in the body (2), the elements having lever arms (20, 22) projecting laterally from the boundary of the body. Translational movement of the sleeve (8) relative to the body (2) causes working engagement of the sleeve with the gripping element lever arms (20, 22), and movement of the lever arms to pivot the elements (10, 12) and close the elements around an item captured therebetween. Normally, the pivotal axes for the gripping elements (10, 12) are disposed within the support body (2), with the elements themselves projecting axially from an end thereof. The pivotal axes are normally substantialy parallel, and indeed the gripping elements may all be mounted for pivotal movement about the same common axis (18).

Abstract: The Connection Clip is a simple method to be used when side by side or back to back storage units or work benches provided with concealed angle posts are to be held together. The clip is designed in such a way that four indents snap into the correspondent angle posts keyholes with a spring action, keeping the units from moving away from each other. The four point connection is quick and strong. The clip is concealed behind the exposed legs of the angle posts, therefore the connection is not obtrusive.

Abstract: A connector system substantially rigidly connects a carriage guide rod to a base support structure of a hardcopy apparatus and includes a connector element rigidly fixable to the base support structure. The connector system has a pin which is held in a first bore in the guide rod by a retaining screw in a second bore of the guide rod. The connector system can be adjusted with six degrees of freedom before final fixing. The introduction of a further screw in a threaded part of the first bore permits vertical adjustment of the pin. The connector system can alternatively be used to rigidly secure a printer platen.

Abstract: A carrier comprised of a holding member and an article support member. The holding member includes a tubing with a plurality of grooves lengthwise down the tubing. The article support member is coupled to the holding member. The article support member includes a tray and a collar. The collar is coupled to the tray and interlocks with the holding member in a plurality of angular orientations. The collar enables the tray to be rotatably adjusted with a slope in accordance with a selected angular orientation of the plurality of angular orientations. An integral locking mechanism allows an article to be locked to the carrier.

Abstract: An attachment device for the attachment of two members, and is particularly envisaged for the attachment of objects to a post, bar, rod, wire, rope or the like. The device has two arms at one end that encompass the perimeter of the post, and pressure elements are provided to apply pressure to the post, to grip it securely. The device preferably includes a substantially cylindrical device having two threaded arms that encompass the post, with a nut being screwed to the thread to enable the device to grip the post, with the other end of the device being adapted in various ways to hold different objects.

Abstract: A low profile rod clamp comprises two halves having semi-circular channels for receiving a support rod. When the two halves of the clamp are fastened together, the outer surfaces of the rods are in contact. The positioning of the two rods adjacent one another and with surface-to-surface contact results in increased friction and the highest possible load resistance. The clamp provides the ability to raise or lower the support rods in a vertical direction, while also allowing for rotation and the ability to move the rods in a horizontal direction as well.

Abstract: The joining clamp comprises separate first and second elements, with at least one of these forming seats for receiving a pair of facing end transverse wires of two adjacent sections of mesh cable tray. The clamp also comprises articulation means for articulated connection of the first and second elements in a pre-assembled condition in which these elements are rotatable relative to each other between an open position, in which the pair of facing end transverse wires can be inserted into the respective seats, and a closed position, in which the facing end transverse wires are securely locked in the seats. The clamp further comprises snap-engagement members for securing the first and second elements together upon relative rotation thereof from the open position to the closed position.

Abstract: An annular collar-clamp attaches to a vertical post at selected height and radial orientation and includes an annular pattern of upper and lower dovetail mount sites receiving a bifurcated component mounting assembly having a corresponding inter-fitting pattern of semi-annular dovetail mounts whereby the mounting assembly engages the collar-clamp at a selected discrete position thereon. By use of discontinuous or non-concentric surface engagement in such orientation and pattern to lock together the collar-clamp and the associated mounting component assembly, better load distribution and overall strength results while retaining an ability to position a component at any selected radial orientation relative to the post.

Abstract: A partition panel for office systems includes a rigid panel frame having a generally rectangular perimeter and a generally rectangular opening therethrough. The panel frame has a base configured to abuttingly support the panel frame freestanding on a floor surface. The panel frame includes a row of openings configured to support hang-on accessories. The partition panel also includes at least four H-shaped connectors, each of which is secured to said panel frame adjacent each side of the rectangular opening. A rigid sheet is secured to the frame by the connectors, and spans at least a substantial portion of the rectangular opening.

Abstract: A clip for retaining a power or extension cords for transport and to prevent damage to the cord. The clip has two sleeves (32, 34) that are created when an upper (12) and lower (14) member are coupled together by a spring clip (18). One sleeve (34) is closed and the other sleeve (32) has an opening for insertion of a power cord. A lever (16) is formed in the upper member (12) to allow for opening of the open end of the clip for the insertion of a cord. Within the closed sleeve (34) is a retaining mechanism that aids in the retention and positioning of a power cord. Integrally molded with the open sleeve (32) may be ribs (42, 44) that increase the frictional engagement between the clip and the cord. The clip can be constructed in one or two pieces and can be used with a variety of different tools and applications.

Abstract: A brake cable hanger assembly for connecting brake cables and a yoke cable of a bicycle brake mechanism includes a plate having a hole defined therethrough and a bent side extends from a lower end of said plate. Three protrusions split from said plate and define three apertures. A flange extends from a top end of said plate and two notches are defined in said flange. A positioning plate is engaged between said flange and said protrusions. A central hole is defined through said positioning plate. A bolt extends through said hole in said plate and said central hole in said positioning plate, and a nut is engaged with said bolt. Two brake cables extend through notches in the flange and are securely clamped between the positioning plate and the plate.

Abstract: An assembly collar, in particular for street fixtures, having a portion (1) for mounting on a support post, provided with a hole (2) of a diameter corresponding to that of the post and provided with a cutout (3) in a median longitudinal plane perpendicular to the axis of the hole (2) and permitting its interfitting into a corresponding cutout of a corresponding collar. The collar has a tubular recess (4) with an axis parallel to that of its hole (2) for securement on the support post, the collar being in two independent half portions interconnected in service position by means of at least one screw or a gripping bolt (5). The invention is applicable in the field of assemblies of tubular structures, particularly urban fixtures, and in particular devices useful as fixed barriers or the like.

Abstract: A band clamp is provided making a joint in each of two pairs of closely spaced pipes wherein the pipes in each pair are aligned with each other. The clamp has a single closed loop clamp band for connecting adjoining ends of the first pair to make a sealed joint and connecting the adjoining ends of the second pair of pipes to make a sealed joint. The clamp band encircles both pairs of pipes and overlaps a portion of the adjoining ends of both pairs of pipes. The closed loop of the clamp band has oppositely disposed concave lobe portions spanning the gap between the pipes and a clamping mechanism is provided for drawing the lobe portions toward each other for tightening the band around the adjoining ends of the pipes to provide a mechanical connection and a sealed joint in each pair of pipes.

Abstract: A flag holder for use on a sign stand which includes a support member and a spring member so configure to releasably secure a plurality of flags. The support member includes a mounting surface adaptable to secure the flag holder to the sign stand, a guide pocket or flange extending from the mounting surface, and a base flange extending from the mounting surface to support the end of the staff. The spring member of the flag holder is secured to the support member and engages the flag staff. The spring member applies enough force on the flag staff to prevent displacement of the flag, yet allows the staff to be easily inserted and removed.

Abstract: A structural system of connected toroidal elements for all types of structures of all sizes, wherein such toroidal elements may be connected in level layers which may in turn be connected in stacks to form towers, domical and spherical structures, and connected in the forms of regular polyhedra to form domical and spherical structures. Structures may be constructed of frameworks formed by connected toroidal elements of various sizes and shapes.

Abstract: Two generally co-planar panels (4) are supported almost edge-to-edge by an intermediate beam (1). A coupling member (2) is captive to the beam (1) by interengaging longitudinal formations (6,11) and provides an interlocking engagement (12,18) for the edges of the panels (4). Opposite the coupling member (2) the beam (1) is proud of the panels (4) and receives and retains a cap (3) which seals against the panels (4). An assembly for attaching such beams and panels to a wall (30) to project therefrom is described.

Abstract: The present invention is a structural system of torsion elements which are connected in constructions which have the capacity to bear compression, tension and flexion loading by conversion of such loading to torsion loading of the connected torsion elements. The present invention also includes a method of construction using torsion elements.

Abstract: A carrier comprised of a holding member and an article support member. The holding member includes a tubing with a plurality of grooves lengthwise down the tubing. The article support member is coupled to the holding member. The article support member includes a tray and a collar. The collar is coupled to the tray and interlocks with the holding member in a plurality of angular orientations. The collar enables the tray to be rotatably adjusted with a slope in accordance with a selected angular orientation of the plurality of angular orientations. An integral locking mechanism allows an article to be locked to the carrier.

Abstract: A pair of wire channels each have a cross U-shaped end wire of predetermined diameter joined to ends of longitudinal wires. A U-shaped clip engages around the end wires between a respective pair of the longitudinal wires. It has a floor engaging the two end wires and is formed with a pair of flanks each engaging a respective one of the ends wires and each formed with a respective formation retaining the respective end wire against the floor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a clamp (1) for clamping or bracing high-frequency cables (2 and/or 3). The clamp (1) comprises an indicating device (21) that determines whether a spring (12) on the clamp (1) has been brought to exert the desired pressure or tensional force during assembly and maintain said desired pressure or tensional force thereafter.

Abstract: A cylinder mounting arrangement for a folding implement includes reversible L-shaped plates supporting an auxiliary tube above a transverse tool supporting beam. The attaching location on the beam can be changed to avoid interference with the desired tool spacing by reversing the plates. The same plates and auxiliary tubes can be used on a number of different implements and with different main frame widths to reduce manufacturing costs and the number of parts that have to be stocked. The reversible plates can be selectively mounted on the main frame with the plates inside or outside of the fore-and-aft tubes connected to the transversely extending tube, depending on the tool placement on the main frame. Therefore, a wide variety of tool spacings can be accommodated in the region under the tube and between the fore-and-aft tubes.

Abstract: A clip for retaining power or extension cords for transport and to prevent damage to the cord. The cord has two sleeves that are created when an upper and a lower member are fastened together or formed in a body member. One sleeve is closed and the other has an opening for the insertion of a power cord. A lever is attached at the top of the clip to aid in the opening of the open end of the clip for the insertion of a cord. Within the closed sleeve is a retaining mechanism that aids in the retention and positioning of a power cord. Integrally molded within the open sleeve may be ribs that increase the frictional engagement between the clip and the cord. The clip can be constructed in one or two pieces and can be used with a variety of different tools and applications.

Abstract: Wires (D.4 to D.9) or objects similar 10 wires are fixed in predetermined positions by a device with pairs of clamping jaws (3.4/4.4 to 3.9/4.9). The device has at least two flat jaw elements (3, 4) lying against each other and being at least restrictedly slewable against each other around a center (M) and it further has holders (20). Each of the jaw elements (3, 4) has one clamping jaw (3.4 to 3.9, 4.4 to 4.9) for each one of a plurality of fixing points arranged on a circle (K.3) around the center (M) which clamping jaws are designed for exerting tangential clamping forces directed tangentially to the circle (K.3) on wires (D.4 to D.9) fixed in the fixing points. Hereby, clockwise clamping forces are exertable with the one jaw element and counter-clockwise clamping forces are exertable with the other jaw element. By slewing the jaw elements (3, 4) against each other the pairs of jaws are opened and closed.

Abstract: A wire connection system that includes an arcuate wire and a pair of tube ends; or two or more wires, at least one wire being arcuate, and two or more pairs of tube ends. Each wire has a first wire end that fits into a first tube end and has a second wire end that fits into a second tube end, where two tube ends in a connected pair are either rigidly attached to each other or are partly free to rotate relative to each other. One or both tube ends in a connected pair has an interior including an annular region of easily compressible material, with an annular region aperture having an aperture diameter that is less than the diameter of the wire end accepted by the tube end. Alternatively, friction between at least one tube end and a temporarily deformed wire end received by the tube end holds the wire end in place. The system can serve as a pendant, an earring, a neckpiece, a bracelet or other decorative item for jewelry, beads, cards, placards or other appendages.

Abstract: A fastener comprising first and second separable members, for engaging an elongate element. Each member includes first and second complementary shaped partial-cylindrical portions formed on a facing side thereof. The first and second partial-cylindrical portions of the first member have outside dimensions that are complementarily dimensioned with respect to the inside dimensions of the first and second partial-cylindrical portions of the second member, so that the first and second partial-cylindrical portions of the first member selectively engage and nest within the first and second partial-cylindrical portions of the second member when the facing side of the first and second members are positioned towards each other. The elongate element is engaged between the first and second members of the fastener by an engagement area formed when one of the first and second partial-cylindrical portions are nested.

Abstract: A pipe or tube clamp is disclosed. The clamp has two U-shaped elements fixed to a plate. A screw interposed between the plate and a clamping member supplies pressure to a pair of tubes to urge them together against reaction in the U-shaped members. The tubes may be either parallel or orthogonally arranged.

Abstract: In a connecting element for multiple-sided, in particular three-sided lattice girders made of fibre composite material, tubes (6, 7, 8, 9) are provided and arranged so that one of these is in the centre and the others are evenly distributed around this tube receiving or forming a central member, are held together by a fibre ring winding (12) and held apart by a disc (16) provided in the central tube (6).

Abstract: A stake system has a set of couplings and fiberglass rods and can be expanded to include bendable wire and light holders which fit onto the rods. The connector has a tubular body open at opposite ends and a transverse inner wall or collar between the opposite ends which with the inner wall of the body defines an open upper cavity and an open lower cavity. Each cavity is sized to receive one end of a rod. A pair of arms extend outwardly from opposite edges of one end of the tubular housing. Each arm has a slotted opening of sufficient diameter to permit a cord of a decorative light string to be inserted into and pass through the opening. Elbows and rod holders are provided to have one end which fits into the coupling upper cavity and an opposite end that has a cavity or mouth sized to receive of a rod. This stake system allows a person of average mechanical ability to create lighted lawn ornaments in an almost infinite variety of shapes and sizes.

Abstract: Clamping tool especially suitable for guitar repair which can be inserted into the sound hole of a guitar, with tensioning means spaced from the point at which force is applied to the instrument.

Abstract: A screen connector for engaging a cable, including an uncovered cable screen, positioned on a plate member is disclosed. The screen connector includes a clamp clip having at least two clamping legs which are spring-mounted relative to one another. The legs of the clamp clip encompass the plate member or busbar by lying opposite one another on the outside, whereby they engage the busbar from below, preferably by a coupling hook. The screen connector also includes a guide press piece having an outer and inner guide surface which slides along outer and inner guideways of the clamping legs when the guide press piece is moved to enclose the clamping legs. The guideways are shaped on the clamping legs in such a way that the clamping legs can be spring-mounted relative to one another when the guide press piece is in an upper initial position, and consequently can be locked onto the busbar in a perpendicular direction to the upper side of the busbar by means of their coupling hooks.

Abstract: A cam-operated universal latch joint apparatus is provided. In an embodiment, the joint apparatus includes a cam locking mechanism, as well as a first clamping member and a second clamping member independently positionable with respect to each other. The second clamping member has an upper portion and a lower portion arranged adjacent to each other. A latch is pivotably mounted the upper portion of the second clamping member so that the latch selectively engages the lower portion of the second clamping member. Also, a through rod connecting the cam locking mechanism, the first clamping member and the second clamping member is provided. A bushing is also arranged between the upper portion of the second clamping member and the first clamping member. In an embodiment, the cam locking mechanism includes a handle and a cam connected to the handle and pivotably connected to the through rod so that the cam engages the first clamping member when selectively positioned by the user using the handle.

Abstract: The invention relates to a holding device (1) by which preferably multilayer cushions inflatable by air pressure can be fixed to a structural member, e.g. for producing a light-permeable and heat-insulating ceiling. For this purpose, the holding device (1) according to the invention comprises one or several piping profiles (4, 5) for receiving a peripheral thickening (42) of the cushions (2, 3). After the peripheral thickening has been fixed, the piping profiles (4, 5) are located in one or several receiving spaces (8, 9) of the supporting profile (6). In order to secure the piping profiles (4, 5) against loss a top profile (7) is fixed to the supporting profile (6).

Abstract: A control cable and conduit assembly mounting system includes a pair of integrally formed, arcuate, spaced-apart, flexible flanges which substantially encircle a hollow handlebar or frame member. Also included is a post contained between the flanges which extends through a hole formed in the wall of the tubular handlebar or frame member. The post provides axial and rotational position stability and resists displacing forces caused by movement of the control cable or other forces tending to move the control cable along or rotate the conduit around the handlebar or frame member. The flexible flanges maintain the control cable and conduit assembly in a position proximate to the handlebar or frame member. The elimination of the use of screws or fasteners allows for the cable center line to be parallel with the center line of the handlebar or frame member.

Abstract: An interruptible connector assembly adapted for the interlocking spatially of one tubular member with another object to be supported thereby, comprising: flexible clamp band adapted to be deformed into a U-shape and overlap any underlying planar surfaces; a two-component, rigid support means, with each structurally identical component, and having an at least partially arcuate proximal one end, such opposing arcuate surfaces adapted to nest a tubular member; a linear bore hole traversing of each of said clamping components; spherically faced cylindrical bushings, to slidingly engage the bore hole of its associated clamping component and each having at its shoulder contacting the adjacent support means; an elongate, assembly fastener means to slidingly traverse the aligned assembly via the component bore holes, being of a length sufficient to extend from one external side of the assembly to the other external side about the interlocked two tubings in a variable angle juxtaposition.

Abstract: A connector for a structural apparatus. The connector includes a pair of oppositely disposed C-shaped connectors which are adapted to surround a post and are detachably connected to one another. The connectors include a first movable position allowing movement of the connectors relative to each other as well as to the post. In a second fixed position where the connectors are secured to the post. Each C-shaped connector has complementary interfitting end elements for assembling the pair of C-shaped connectors together to surround the post. The C-shaped connectors are secured to each other by complementary fastening elements that extend in the same direction as and cooperate with the complementary interfitting elements. The complementary interfitting elements or connections are provided on a transversely extending end surface at opposite ends of each C-shaped connector for assembling the C-shaped connectors to each other.

Abstract: The base body consisting e.g. of a metal, includes at least one double tapering through hole due to e.g. a casting operation. This through hole will not be worked in a cutting manner. A cladding is used for the through hole in shape of a sleeve consisting of an elastomeric material, which sleeve has a double tapering outer surface, which outer surface contacts the inner surface of the through hole. The sleeve has a cylinder shaped inner surface and is adapted for receipt of a cylinder shaped pipe. The through hole and the pipe must not be worked in a cutting manner and a safe clamping of the pipe over the entire length of the sleeve is ensured.

Abstract: A clamp for supporting a bicycle is formed of two like halves joined by a single central bolt. The clamp halves are urged apart by a single central spring surrounding the bolt. Each half of the clamp has a pair of concave cylindrical segments, one for receiving a tubular member of a bicycle and the other for receiving a tubular portion of a bicycle support rack. Each cylindrical segment is lined with a resilient protective material to prevent damage to the bicycle frame as well as to insure a firm grip on the tubular members and allow the clamp to accommodate a range of tubular diameters.

Abstract: A ground rod connector includes first and second connector portions that are pivotably mounted together to move between an open position and a closed position. The connector portions include tail portions that are positioned adjacent one another in side-by-side orientation when the connector portions are in the closed position, and a threaded fastener is coupled between the tail portions to hold the connector portions in the closed position. The connector portions cooperate to form a ground rod receiving passage and at least one ground wire receiving passage. These passages are formed in part by the first connector portion and in part by the second connector portion and are oriented such that movement of the connector portions to the closed position clamps a ground rod and a ground wire in the respective passages.

Abstract: Tube bracket structure for a toolbar includes a pair of identical bracket halves connected by bolts to positively grip first and second fore-and-aft spaced tubes. The bracket halves include angles with horizontal flanges which embrace the top and bottom of the tubes and project forwardly of the front tube and rearwardly of the aft tube. Upright flanges project vertically above and below the tubes and mount tube gripping portions having short projections which engage the tubes near the tube corners to positively hold the tubes in fixed offset and parallel relationship relative to each other. The projections are shaped for positive gripping despite variations in tube sizes. The bracket structure is repositionable along the tubes to avoid interference with tool mounts and accommodate virtually any desired tool spacing.

Abstract: Protective member for metal knots or joints of scaffolds having horizontal and vertical tubular elements connected by a clamp at each knot, said protective member being made up of two parts (C1) and (C2) each of which consists of a hollow body (1) including a first pair of aligned coaxial semicircular seats (2) and two further semicircular aligned and coaxial seats (3, 4) whose axis is orthogonal to that of the first seats (2) and suitably spaced therefrom, the first seats (2) being intended to fit, with light elastic forcible engagement, the horizontal tube (5) of the scaffold knot, the other two seats (3, 4) being intended to fit the corresponding vertical tube (6) of the knot, or vice versa, and the two parts (C1, C2) of the protective member being mutually orthogonal, that is, rotated through 90.degree. with respect to each other, and located on opposite sides of the knot.

Abstract: A rail guide support assembly for assembly line and conveyor systems utilizes a split support rod which allows convenient visual confirmation of the positioning of the guide rails. The rod comprises two halves formed longitudinally, and a portion of the rod mates to form an indicator of the guide rail position relative to the conveyor belt and path of the product being conveyed. Adjustable positioning in multiple directions is possible, such that one or more guide rails may be differentially spaced both vertically above and laterally along the conveyor belt. The split rod may also incorporate a contoured design which keys the halves together to facilitate their assembly.

Abstract: A clamp for connecting together two parallel elongate members has a pair of body parts with respective recesses that can be brought together to define a through-opening receiving one of the members. To one side of the through-opening each body part has spaced tubular portions with coaxial bores. The tubular portions of the body parts can be meshed together to align their bores and the other of the elongate members inserted through the bores to lock the body parts together axially but allowing them to pivot on the further member. To the opposite side of the through-opening the body parts have snap-fastening recesses that engage a clamping lever. Cam mechanisms between the clamping lever and the body parts allow the body parts to be flexed together by pivoting the lever, so gripping both elongate members and locking them together releasably.

Abstract: A unitary truss clip for interconnecting adjacent truss members comprising a base, first and second top flanges extending from the base in opposite directions, first and second bottom flanges extending from the base in opposite directions and nail receiving openings in each of the top and bottom flanges.

Abstract: A locking fastener includes a generally C-shaped body (10) with a slot (16) for holding a loop of webbing (18) extending from a tent membrane (17). The C-shaped body has an internal opening (11), and a gap (12) between the two ends for snapping around the intersection of two tent poles (19). An elastic cord (14) has one end attached to the C-shaped body, and a free portion for tightly wrapping around the intersection of the poles. An anchoring notch (15) on the C-shaped body receives the remaining free portion of the cord for anchoring it and maintaining it in tension. Thus the tent membrane is fastened to the poles, and the poles are locked together to prevent their intersecting point from shifting, so that in conjunction with additional poles and fasteners, the shape and structural integrity of the tent is maintained.

Abstract: The clamp for securing a canopy to a beach chair has a pair of metal plates fixedly secured to a cross-piece of the canopy. In addition, the clamp employs a plastic strap between the two metal plates for engaging with the tubular cross-piece of the chair under the biasing force of the adjacent metal plate. A nut member of trilobular shape is provided on a threaded bolt which passes through the metal plates and plastic strap to bias the metal plates towards each other. The large surface-to-surface contact provided by the strap provides a positive clamping action of the clamp on the tubular member of the chair.

Abstract: An assembly for joining a generally cylindrical member to at least one other member wherein the assembly includes a pair of oppositely disposed C-shaped connectors that when connected together are in one of two selected conditions. When in the first condition the C-shaped connectors are slidable about the surface of the generally cylindrical member and when in the second condition the C-shaped connectors are secured to the generally cylindrical member at a preselected position on the surface thereof. The assembly includes a component receiver which receives the other member. The component receiver is slidably mounted on a selected one of the C-shaped connectors so as to be in one of two conditions. When in the first condition, the component receiver is slidable on the C-shaped connectors; and when in the second condition, the component receiver is secured to the adjacent C-shaped connector.

Abstract: A seat adjusting device is disposed on a seat post which has a rounded top and has a third hole and a second slot respectively and transversely defined therein, a base having an upper part and two plates extending from the upper part, each of the two plates having a first hole and a first slot defined therein so as to receive the rounded top of the seat post between the two plates wherein the first slot and the second slot have an opposite slope with each other so as to define an overlap portion, a pin extending through the first hole and the third hole, a first bolt extending through the overlap portion of the first and the slots and engaging to a nut, a mounting element mounting to the upper part and being securely engaged to the upper part by a second bolt engaging therebetween.

Abstract: A twist-on electrical connector connects plural insulated electrical conductors. The connector may be manually twisted onto the conductors by an installer. The connector includes an outer insulative shell and an expandable spring held within the shell. The shell includes a pair of generally diametrically opposed wings which may be gripped by the installer to facilitate twisting of the connector onto the wires. The wings conform to the fingers of the installer to permit the easy gripping and twisting of the connector onto the conductors.

Abstract: An apparatus for attaching a seat to a seat post comprises a cylindrical housing with oppositely oriented openings on the side of the housing. Top and bottom clamping pieces are positioned through the openings. Mating grooves on the ends of the clamps are adapted for placement and securing of a pair of rails affixed to the underside of the seat. A bottom block is disposed beneath the clamps and adapted for abutment against the clamps. The interior bottom portion of the housing is threaded, and the exterior top portion of the seat post is threaded for engagement with the threads of the housing, so that the seat post itself is tightened against the bottom piece, thus securing the seat rails within the clamps without need for tools or small components.