Abstract: The clip includes a body and a lid slidably mounted on tracks on the sides of the lid. A trough formed in the body receives a cylindrical item, such as a rod, pipe or conduit. The lid slides between an open or pre-driven position wherein the lid does not cover the trough, and a closed position wherein the lid covers the trough. The tracks are somewhat inclined with respect to the body so that the lid does not contact the rod in the trough until immediately prior to the closing of the lid. Sloped stop ramps on the body detent engage apertures in the lid in both the open position and the closed position. The underside of the body includes a second trough with a “rabbit ear” detent mechanism to engage a second cylindrical item, such as a rod, pipe or conduit.

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 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: An electric connector includes a base seat and an electric conductive member. The conductive member is formed with notches and bent sections having bending angles. The bending angles can be changed to vary the gap between a free face of the bent section and an inner face of the notch to meet the requirement of different diameters of conductive wires. The conductive wires can be firmly fixedly electrically connected with each other by the conductive member so that it is no more necessary to prepare various kinds of electric connectors with different wire diameters. Therefore, the stock amount is reduced and the products can be easily distinguished from each other. Also, the assembling operation is facilitated and the possibility of mis-assembling is minimized.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for mounting an element on a chassis. The method comprises several steps. The element is stopped from sliding in at least one direction when the element is placed on the surface of the chassis. A clip is pivotably connected to the chassis. The clip pivots between first and second position holding the element in place in the second position. The clip is locked in the second position.

Abstract: A fastener connects panel members in a flush position. The fastener includes a pair of connecting members which are snap-fit within apertures provided within each of the panel members for securing the panel members together. The fastener also disconnects the panel members when secured together. For this purpose, at least one of the connecting members is removable from the panel member aperture to disconnect the panel members. The fastener allows the panels to be assembled together and disassembled quickly and with little or no tooling.

Abstract: A plastic clip, a plurality of which are employed to attach a plastic or fabric material to wire frame garden structures and wire fences, is formed in the general shape of a cylindrical shell, open at one end and closed at the other end, a peripheral wall of the shell having a pair of diametrically opposed slots formed longitudinally therein, each of the slots being tapered and terminating at an interior end thereof in a circular notch portion having a diameter slightly larger than the width of the tapered slot at its narrowest point. Each plastic clip may be quickly snapped into place over the plastic or fabric material and onto a wire member of the wire frame structure or wire fence. At such time as it is desired to remove the installed plastic or fabric material, each of the plastic clips holding it in place may be quickly and easily unsnapped from the wire member to which it was previously attached.

Abstract: A polyvinyl floor or decking system for use on indoor and/or outdoor applications, including porches, decks, patios and marine docks. The system comprises a plurality of extruded, generally hollow elongated polyvinyl or plastic tubular members which are placed on a supporting frame or structure in a conventional manner. Each of the members includes a plurality of grooves on the top surface in order to maximize surface friction and provide a better walking surface in all conditions, and further includes a bottom surface, and a pair of side surfaces. Each of the side surfaces includes a plurality of slots that are spaced so as to generally overlie the supporting joists. A plurality of mounting cleats engage the slots on adjacent members, and secures the members to the deck and to each other. The cleat in slot arrangement allows for the different rates of thermal expansion and retraction of the polyvinyl deck members compared to the supporting wood frame.

Abstract: A component retaining leg is disclosed, which comprises a base to be provided on a component such as a clamp and a clip, a pillar depending from the base, and a flexible retaining piece extending from the free end of the pillar in a folded fashion toward the base. The free end of the retaining piece has an engagement step section for engaging a mounting hole of a panel. The engagement step section has a plurality of engagement steps formed at a predetermined interval.

Abstract: A center pivot irrigation system is provided with longitudinally spaced drop tubes including flexible lower end portions for dragging upon the ground and an elongated low height tension member is tensioned between adjacent towers with structure by which the lower end portions of the drops may be clamped to the tension member.

Abstract: A three dimensional geometric structural framework made up of subassemblies of cross members connected by end connectors. The subassemblies are then interconnected with clip members. The cross members have a cross section providing protruding triangular arrowhead corners and the clip members are shaped for engaging and retaining the arrowhead corners of juxtaposed cross members together in fixed relationship.

Abstract: A stand-off assembly to attach to a cylindrical support member. The stand-off assembly includes a first component having a first arcuate portion adapted to conform to an outer surface of the cylindrical support member. The first component has a first attachment upright. A second component has a second arcuate portion adapted to conform to the outer surface of the cylindrical support member and also includes a second attachment upright. The second component is connected to the first component with a hinge connection. The first and second arcuate portions in combination extend substantially around the cylindrical support member and the first and second attachment uprights are parallel but separated from each other when the first and second arcuate portions are extended substantially around the cylindrical support member.

Abstract: A junction member (1), has an external form (2) that is polygonal in cross section and has external faces (4) of a polygon; adjacent corners (3) of the polygon defining respective external adjacent corners of each external face, each of those corners constituting a respective tunnel (5) so that each corner is a respective corner box section; and an internal form (6) that is polygonal in cross section and constitutes an internal box section, each corner box section intersecting a respective corner (7) of the internal box section. The external face has one slot (8) between respective external adjacent corners, the base of the slot being comprised by a respective face (9) of the internal form, said slot being a subtantially T-shape so that a suitable tenon may be inserted into the said slot, optionally thereby permanently or releasably to interlock with the junction member.

Abstract: For a fast and simple mounting and unmounting of guide rails for electrical components of electrical devices in guide rails, the guide rail set is provided, which is engaged in the frame parts by being placed against and axially displaced in the frame parts of the electrical device. An unmounting occurs, among other things, by pressing a spring tongue responsible for the engagement back to release the rail for movement for unmounting.

Abstract: A routing clip for fixing at least one conduit to a support is integrally molded from a plastic material and includes U-shaped channels, each having two substantially parallel walls extending therefrom. One of the walls has an inwardly curving projection extending beyond the centerline of the respective U-shaped channel. The inwardly curving projection prevents a tube or conduit, secured within the U-shaped channel, from being readily removed therefrom.

Abstract: A routing clip for fixing a conduit to a support is integrally molded from a plastic material and includes a U-shaped channel having two substantially parallel walls extending therefrom. Each of the walls has an inwardly curving projection, perhaps reaching or extending beyond the centerline of the U-shaped channel. The inwardly curving projections prevent a tube or conduit, secured within the U-shaped channel, from being readily removed therefrom.

Abstract: The fire protection of steelwork requires insulation material to be fitted around any exposed steelwork. Typical steelwork comprises I-section rolled steel members, but the flange thickness can vary considerably in thickness.The present invention aims to provide a single push-on clip which can be fitted to the most commonly used flange sizes providing a simple but effective means of attaching fire protection material to steelwork.Accordingly, the clip according to the present invention comprises a length of wire which is bent to form a first abutment disposed immediate the ends of the length of the wire and which is further provided with a pair of second abutments connected to the first abutment by respective connecting limb portions. The first and second abutments are adapted to engage opposite sides of a side flange of the steelwork. Twisting and/or bending of the wire allows the spacing between the first and second abutments to be adjusted to suit a particular flange dimension.

Abstract: A clamp assembly for detachably joining two adjacent portable stage modules. The clamp assembly is attached to the underside of one of the modules. When not in use, a spring biases the clamp away from the attachment bracket. The clamp includes two resilient, outwardly curving wing elements. Each wing element has a pair of opposing locking slots or engaging surfaces. A variable distance from a midpoint of a line segment between the two forward locking slots to the rear locking slots is the operational criterion for detachably joining two stage modules. When the wing elements are inwardly biased toward each other, thereby assuming a tension position, the distance between the midpoint and the rear locking slots is greater than when the wing elements are in a relaxed position.

Abstract: A method for assembling floor boards includes the steps of: (a) providing a supporting joist fixedly mounted on a floor; (b) providing a plurality of floor boards on the supporting joist; (c) providing a plurality of fastener members each mounted on the supporting joist for securing each of the floor boards on the supporting joist; and (d) combining each of the floor boards consecutively.

Abstract: An interdental toothbrush handle for holding a twisted wire brush includes a handle with a locking retainer connected thereto by a living hinge. The handle has two opposing side walls which extend perpendicularly from the handle and are adjacent to the living hinge. At least one of the walls includes a V-shaped gap for receiving the stem of a twisted wire brush. The handle also preferably has an indentation between the two opposing side walls and the locking retainer preferably includes a protrusion in communication with the indentation. A nub on the protrusion prevents the locking retainer from opening more than about 30.degree. to 40.degree.. The stem of a twisted wire brush is inserted into the V-shaped gap when the locking retainer is open. As the locking retainer is closed, the stem of the twisted wire brush is captured between the handle and locking retainer.

Abstract: A headed fastener clip having a threaded shank with a T-head embedment molded in a hex nut head for rotatably threading the clip into a support. A trim piece attachment post protrudes oppositely from the shank. A pair of spring arms are cantilevered from the post outer free end and diverge dependently therefrom to free ends spaced closely above the nut head. A catch portion adjacent each arm free end dimensioned to overlaps in use mutually opposed marginal edges of a fastener-receiving opening in the trim piece. The nut head has platforms on the head that underlie and support the opening marginal edge when the trim piece is installed on the clip. The fastener clip is first threaded into the support, the trim piece fastener opening registered with clip head and then the trim piece is pushed toward the support.

Abstract: A holder for securing ornamental lights to Christmas trees comprises a pair of generally cylindrical parts disposed mutually at right angles. Each part has a generally C-shaped cross-section with the openings in the two parts extending away from one another. Each part also has two arcuate gripper elements that curve inwardly of the cross-section of the part, for providing an improved gripping effect. In use, one part is clipped over a Christmas tree branch. The other part extends generally vertically and receives a bulb holder for a tree light, or other ornament.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for selectively securing a shelf separator array to display shelves includes a plurality of openings formed in the shelves, and resilient clips that are securable both to the separator structure and in the clips. In the first form the clips are provided with resilient split retaining clamps engageable to the extrusion forming the separator structure and resilient opposing projections conformed for receipt in a selected opening. In another form, the extrusion forming the separator structure includes a groove formed longitudinally therein in which fitted portions of the clips are slidably received. The projections depending from the fitted portions are then useful for insertion in a selected opening in the shelf.

Abstract: A component retaining leg is disclosed, which comprises a base to be provided on a component such as a clamp and a clip, a pillar depending from the base, and a flexible retaining piece extending from the free end of the pillar in a folded fashion toward the base. The free end of the retaining piece has an engagement step section for engaging a mounting hole of a panel. The engagement step section has a plurality of engagement steps formed at a predetermined interval.

Abstract: A bolt construction for use in an espagnolette locking system for the multi-point locking of sashes is made up of a linking rod (16) and a locking pin (17), one or the other of which is of fixed length and the other of which may be any one of a plurality of different lengths, the rod and pin being adapted to be connected together with a snap fit in any one of a plurality of different positions, thereby allowing the length of the interconnecting rod and pin to be chosen to fit a particular size of sash. The construction also provides a bolt construction for use in an espagnolette locking system for multi-point locking of sashes, which bolt construction is formed for assembly within a rebate in a face of the sash by means of a snap fit within the rebate. The construction also extends to a sash fitted with two such bolt constructions.

Abstract: A retaining device for fastening an appliance insert in a base panel, such as a sink in a kitchen work surface. The device has a retaining clamp that can be fixed in an opening in the work surface, and a retaining web connected to the sink that can be introduced into the retaining clamp from above and anchored in place. The retaining clamp includes an elongated retaining leg and two elastically resilient clamping legs integrally formed, in a U-shaped manner, on the ends of the retaining leg. The retaining leg can be firmly fixed in a predetermined position on the side edges of the opening while the clamping legs have latching teeth oriented towards the retaining leg and into which the retaining web can be latched, by a latching web directed towards the latching teeth, after being pressed into the retaining clamp.

Abstract: The device for connecting bearing rings with ring-shaped grooves is machined into the peripheral surfaces. An essentially sleeve-shaped connecting element engages in these grooves, where flange-shaped retaining projections on the connecting element cooperate with conical clamping surfaces of the ring-shaped grooves, which are characterized by ring-shaped grooves formed in the ring-shaped undercut. These grooves have positive-locking surfaces oriented toward its interior and snap-lock elements are arranged in a ring on the retaining projections to grip behind the positive-locking surfaces.

Abstract: An elastic clip to fasten crossed bars, characterized in that it has the form of a simple or double couple of jaws symmetrically or asymmetrically shaped, which comprises seats (D) and hooks (A) placed crosswise and joined together by bodies (B) so that they can be managed simultaneously with fingers and are capable of fastening said either single or coupled crossed bars.

Abstract: An improved locking fastener construction for use in interconnecting and assembling the components of articles which are normally stored and shipped in knock-down condition to be assembled at a final location. The construction is particularly suited for assembling articles having abutting surfaces which would normally be interconnected by screws or rivet. The construction includes a planar base member having an interconnecting surface, a plurality of headed projections extending from said surface, an attachable member having a main wall and a laterally extending flange having shaped openings corresponding in size and location to the headed projections, and a corresponding number of synthetic resinous clip elements of limited flexibility adapted to engage the headed projections to maintain them within the corresponding openings and the laterally extending flange in contact with the interconnecting surface.

Abstract: A connector or connecting together elongated frame bars having T-shaped grooves on side surfaces is a single elongated structure having a longitudinally uniform cross-sectional shape. The connector has a central wall and is symmetric with respect to the plane of this central wall. Pairs of wings protrude from the central wall to be inserted into the grooves in the frame bars to be connected. The wings of one of the pairs protrude perpendicularly to the central wall. The wings of the other pair are cross-sectionally Z-shaped so as to be able to elastically engage in and with the grooves of the frame bars. Each wing has a mutually outwardly protruding part with a slope for being pressed against edges of the grooves such that the connector can be correctly positioned.

Abstract: Fastening of a thermal protection structure on the airframe of a craft such as a spaceplane, rocket, missile, re-entry capsule, or any hypersonic airplane wherein the thermal protection structure consists of a plurality of highly heat-resistant, mechanically stable panels, which may be provided with an additional gap seal if desired, with a plurality of fastening points per panel, which are arranged at spaced locations from one another and establish a positive-locking connection between the insulation structure and the airframe. The fastening has a first fastening point, which does not permit any movement, or it does permit an at least limited rotary movement of the panel around an axis extending at right angles to the airframe surface; a second fastening point, which permits a limited, linear displacement of the panel in parallel to the airframe surface; and at least one additional fastening point, which permits a limited displacement of the panel in all directions.

Abstract: A bed foundation for supporting a mattress in a raised position relative to a floor that includes a frame assembly, mattress support panels, and retaining elements shiftably carried by the frame assembly for securing the mattress support panel against movement in the longitudinal and transverse axes of the bed foundation. The foundation is easily disassembled for compact storage and shipping, yet provides a high quality, sturdy mattress foundation when assembled. The retaining clips include a generally inverted U-shaped in cross section clip element that is slidably carried by the frame assembly frame members, and a retaining pin that is receivable within apertures of the mattress supporting panel.

Abstract: A one-piece, multi-functional gripping connector is disclosed, to be used as a shower curtain rod attachment in conjunction with a standard shower curtain and curtain rod assembly, to allow the end or ends of the curtain to be turned inward, thereby preventing water from spraying out of the shower enclosure. The sole point of support for the attachment is its connection to the shower curtain rod. The invention is comprised of a single sheet of strong, flexible, elastic material, such as PETG thermoplastic, which is formed into an open-sided, open-ended, tubular shape having rounded edges, and which is also notched and bent 90-degrees at the mid-point to form an elbow configuration. Installation is by hand, without use of tools, and will not damage existing surfaces. Removal of the shower curtain rod is not required. Alternate embodiments are also disclosed, which provide illustrations of the invention's multi-functional aspects.

Abstract: A fencing system with mounting clip for joining fencing members to one another. The system includes a number of straight plastic tubes that are cut appropriately into posts, cross members and pickets as the fence members and are for connection together using mounting clips to form a picket fence. The mounting clip is for joining the fence members together is formed from a section of a stiff material, such as spring steel, for attachment to a post or cross fence member, has an upper section that is bent at intervals thereacross and includes a broad lower end section. The lower end section has a flat end and is bent at spaced intervals thereacross, upwardly and then downwardly to where the flat end is approximately aligned with the flat center section undersurface. The mounting clip is to fit into a keyhole opening that is formed in fence member fitted, with the mounting clip broad lower end to fit through a keyhole opening wide end.

Abstract: A box spring includes a border frame with an opening therethrough and spaced and parallel slats extending thereacross, a wire grid spaced from and parallel with the border frame and slats, and a plurality of springs extending between the wire grid and the border frame/slats, wherein the internally located springs have ends which are secured to plastic clips, and each of these clips is removably secured to one of the slats via a snap-on connection. Each of the clips also has a hook for removably retaining a spring portion. The snap-on connections of these spring holding clips, and additionally, the hooks for removable spring retention, facilitate interconnection of the wire grid to the border frame/slats. The snap-on clips of this invention reduce the costs associated with construction and assembly of a box spring, while providing secure interconnection of the internal springs.

Abstract: A fastener for providing a firm ability to resist a force occurring during installation of a longitudinal article to the fastener. The fastener comprises a main body, a holding portion which projects from the main body, and a clip portion which collectively provide three points of contact within a mounting hole in a retainer plate.

Abstract: A clip for mounting at least one element includes a base member having a first rigid engagement member for engaging the element, and a first substantially flexible arm member for resiliently engaging the element. A cover member is also included for cooperative engagement with the base member and has a second rigid engagement member for engaging the element, and a second substantially flexible arm member for resiliently engaging the element, wherein the first and second rigid engagement members and the first and second substantially flexible arms cooperate to capture the element therebetween.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a connecting system for use with sheet material. At least one opening is disposed in the sheet material and the opening defines an edge. A clip is positioned for engaging the opening. The clip is substantially U-shaped and has a base and two legs that extend from the base. The legs are disposed in substantially parallel spaced apart relationship. an interior projection is positioned on each leg and the interior projections extend towards the opposed leg. The interior projections are disposed to engage the edge of the opening in the sheet material to removably secure the clip to the sheet material. An exterior projection is positioned on each leg and extend in a direction away from the opposed leg. A connector is provided for engaging the clip. The connector has a generally U-shaped portion having a base and two legs that extend from the base. The legs are disposed in substantially parallel spaced apart relationship. A notch is positioned on each leg.

Abstract: A retainer clip for use with concrete form tie for retention of reinforcing rods has a one-piece body which includes a header, and first and second clips extending angularly therefrom, spaced apart in a first direction, and defining therebetween a generally u-shaped opening sized to slidably receive a reinforcing rod of generally circular cross section. Each of the clips include first and second prongs spaced apart in directions lateral to the first direction, and at least two prongs of the clips further define therebetween a narrow generally rectangular passage which intersects at least a portion of the u-shaped opening, and is sized to receive at least a notched form tie of generally narrow rectangular cross section. The retainer clip secures the reinforcing rod in position substantially against the form tie in a notch to inhibit both relative motion in the first direction and substantial separation therebetween.

Abstract: A block includes first and second through holes extending from an upper side thereof through a lower side thereof. A necking passage section is defined between and thus communicates with the first and second through holes. A lower end of the first through hole coincides with the lower end of the second through hole. The first through hole has a central axis which is at an angle to that of the second through hole. The first through hole has a diameter the same as that of a rod to which the block is mounted. The upper end of the second through hole has a diameter greater than that of the rod and tapers to the lower end of the second through hole which coincides with the lower end of the first through hole. The necking passage section is resilient to allow the rod to be forcibly moved between the first and second through holes. An antislip member is provided to an inner periphery of the first through hole. The rod is retained in position when it is received in the first through hole.

Abstract: A stand for mounting a device having a rib member includes a mast, with a pair of spaced mounting clips secured to the mast. The mounting clips are spaced from the outer surface of the mast so as to form pockets therewith for receiving the rib member. Upon insertion between the mounting clips, the rib member is pivoted for entry into the pockets and a locking pin receivable in an aperture in the rib member prevents a dislocating pivoting in an opposite direction.

Abstract: The invention relates to a manually operated fixing clip for joining together removably and so that they can pivot two elements one of which carries the clip and the other a rod forming a pivot pin. The clip has a flexible lip forming, together with another lip, an elastic pinching slit for the entrance of the rod into a housing. A movable bar connected to the clip by elastic tags is placed between two lips either to move them apart sufficiently to allow the rod to leave, or to block the flexible lip in order to prevent the rod from leaving, depending on the embodiment.

Abstract: A shading apparatus (10) for use with a riding lawnmower mounts to the seat or other suitably stable part. A shader (12) is of sufficient diameter to shade the rider of a riding lawnmower under most conditions. The shader (12), typically an umbrella is supported by a single shaft (14). Shaft (14) is next inserted into umbrella support bracket (36), a cylindrical receptacle dimensioned to provide a snug fit. The umbrella support bracket (36) can be pivotally connected to a support flange (34) by connection means. The connection means can be a wing nut (26) penetrating both the bracket (36) and the flange (42). Support flange (34), in turn is connected to the riding lawnmower by a plurality of screws (32). Radial ridges on complementary surfaces (40a, 42) hold the umbrella (12) in position under normal conditions.

Abstract: A re-bar clamp assembly for use in forming concrete footings that require the reinforcing steel rods to be spaced upwardly at a predetermined height above the ground so that when the concrete is poured into the footings the reinforcing bars will be completely encapsulated by the concrete. One of the forms of the re-bar clamp assembly is formed of a pair of first and second C-shaped clamps that are attached to each other in a stacked vertical orientation but with the open mouth of each clamp oriented substantially 90 degrees away from each other. Thus when the re-bars are snapped into the clamp assembly they will be oriented at 90 degrees to each other. A second form of the re-bar clamp assembly has a horizontally oriented C-shaped clamp that forms a slot for detachably curved finger extending re-bar steel rod. A resilient spring finger on the C-shaped clamp extends inwardly above the stake slot area and fictionally holds the clamp at any predetermined height on the stake.

Abstract: A piston connecting rod assembly has a floating piston pin that is retained in centered assembly by a retainer clip having hooked fingers that lock into grooves in one end of the piston bore and hooked stringers that lock the piston pin in position after installation. The clip is formed of any suitable resilient material such as glass filled thermoplastic.

Abstract: An interdental toothbrush has a hinged locking retainer on the end of an elongated handle for capturing the stem of a twisted wire brush. The locking retainer has a hole which is adapted to receive the stem of a twisted wire brush. A land is formed in the handle adjacent the groove so that the wire brush stem is captured between that land area and a land area on the retainer. A latch on the locking retainer has a top end with a double cam surface thereon. One of the cam surfaces guides the latch into a locking position as the retainer is closed. The other of the cam surfaces releases the locking retainer when pushed.

Abstract: A U-shaped stud mounting clip adapted for securing an projecting stud to a panel by means of an edge thereof formed with an upstanding flange. The resilient clip is stamped from sheet metal and has an elongate, generally U-shaped bifurcated configuration defining an upper contoured leg and a lower planar leg having their proximate ends joined by a bight wall. The upper leg has a first proximate sloped portion, a second angled portion, a third platform means, and a fourth lead-in distal portion. The platform means fixedly supports a projection stud thereon. The clip is flexed over the panel upstanding flange enabling a retaining tongue, struck from the clip upper leg sloped portion, to capture the clip on the panel flange while allowing the clip stud to be moved along the panel upstanding flange in a predetermined adjustable manner.

Abstract: An interdental toothbrush has a hinged locking retainer on the end of an elongated handle. The locking retainer has a hole which is positioned relative to a groove in the handle so that a twisted wire brush may be locked into place simply by inserting it and closing the retainer. A latch on the locking retainer has a top end with a double cam surface thereon. One of the cam surfaces guides the latch into a locking position as the retainer is closed. The other of the cam surfaces releases the locking retainer when pushed.

Abstract: A packaging clip for maintaining a first side rail of a ladder adjacent a second side rail of a ladder. The clip comprises a first portion for removably holding the first side rail and a second portion for removably holding the second side rail. The clip also is comprised of a support element that is disposed such that it is common with the first portion and the second portion. In a preferred embodiment, the first portion includes a first opening for removably receiving the first side rail, and the second portion includes a second opening for removably receiving the second side rail. When the first side rail is inserted into the first opening of the first portion, and the second side rail is inserted into the second opening of the second portion, the clip limits and essentially eliminates the movement of the first side rail relative to the second side rail with respect to normal forces experienced during a given application.

Abstract: A clamping assembly for securing a transmission operating control valve body to a transmission case. The clamping assembly utilizes at least one biasing member having a hub portion. The hub portion has a generally centrally disposed aperture with a plurality of spring arms extending radially outwardly from the hub portion. Each spring arm has a distal end that is adapted to engage the valve body. A spacer is interposed between the hub portion and the valve body. A fastener is receivable through the aperture and through the valve body to be anchored in the transmission case, thereby securing the valve body in position.