Abstract: A uterine manipulator can include a shaft including a first end, a second end, and a channel along an axis of the shaft, a handle coupled to the first end of the shaft, and a triangular balloon coupled to the second end of the shaft. The triangular balloon can be configured to inflate upon insertion into a vagina via a fluid injected into the channel of the shaft.

Abstract: Implementations of a uterine manipulator operable to detach the uterus and cervix from the vagina are presented. The uterine manipulator can include a shaft, a handle, a tip assembly, and a cutting assembly.

Abstract: A uterine manipulator operable to detach the uterus and cervix from the vagina. The uterine manipulator includes a shaft, a handle, a tip assembly, and a cutting assembly. The shaft includes a first end and a second end, and the handle is coupled to the first end and pivotable relative to the first end about a first axis. The tip assembly is coupled to the second end and pivotable relative to the second end along a second axis parallel to the first axis, and is adapted for insertion into the uterus. The cutting assembly is coupled around the shaft and adapted to receive the cervix when the tip assembly is inserted into the uterus.

Abstract: An angle adjustment device, include a fixed portion; a movable portion; a connection portion which rotatably connects the movable portion to the fixed portion; and an elastic member which is arranged between the movable portion and the fixed portion and restricts rotational movement of the movable portion with kinetic friction generated between the movable portion and the fixed portion.

Abstract: A foldable bracket of a chair contains a positioning rod, a first rotating rod, a connector, a second rotating rod, and a supporting plate. The positioning rod is connected with the chair. The first rotating rod is rotatably coupled with the positioning rod. The connector is joined with the first rotating rod. The second rotating rod is rotatably coupled with the connector, and the supporting plate is connected to the second rotating rod.

Abstract: A foldable safety handrail assembly includes a mounting bracket, a fixing sleeve mounted on the mounting bracket, a release sleeve mounted on the mounting bracket and having a release groove, a rail having a pivot tube which has a first locking groove and a second locking groove, a locking tube extending through the fixing sleeve, the pivot tube and the release sleeve and having a limit slot, a locking member mounted in the limit slot and detachably locked in the first locking groove or the second locking groove, a control member mounted in the locking tube to move the locking member, and a push knob mounted on and pushing the control member. Thus, the user only needs to push the push knob to unlock and fold the rail so that the rail can be unlocked and folded easily and quickly.

Abstract: A broom comprises a head supporting bristles. A handle is connected to the head at a swivel joint where the swivel joint allows the handle to feely rotate relative to the head. A lock is movable to a locked position to fix the position of the handle relative to the head when the head is in a first position relative to the handle and an unlocked position where the head is free to rotate relative to the handle. A method of operating a broom comprises providing a head supporting bristles connected to a handle at a lockable swivel joint; locking the lockable swivel joint to fix the position of the handle relative to the head in a first position; and unlocking the lockable swivel joint to allow the handle to rotate relative to the head.

Abstract: An exemplary mechanical joint system includes a joint, an arm, a plurality of teeth, an engaging member, and at least one latching member. The joint defines a pivot hole and a joint receiving hole communicating with the pivot hole. The arm is rotatable relative to the joint and includes a pivot portion and a pivot hole defined in the pivot portion. The pivot portion is received in the joint receiving hole. The engaging member includes a pivot shaft and a fixing member fixed relative to the pivot shaft. The plurality of teeth extends from an outer surface of the shaft portion of the pivot shaft. The latching member is mounted in the pivot hole of the pivot portion of the arm for engaging with the teeth.

Abstract: Device for locking the articulated joint in the longitudinal direction between the plate of a dust mop and the handle, which permits deactivation and subsequent reactivation of the locking of the articulated joint between the handle and the plate in a longitudinal direction, carried out by the user with his feet instead of his hands.

Abstract: Gripping pliers consisting of a jointed clamp and handle. The clamp contains a longitudinal slot with longitudinal apertures defining first and second detent positions. In the first position, the joint is movable whereas in the second position, the joint is locked. The handle is rotatably mounted on a bearing ring which permits fine adjustment of the opening width of the pliers.

Abstract: A pizza cutter has a hollow semi-circular shaped handle having a convex curved radiused top edge to facilitate use and reduce hand stress. A removable cutter wheel has outwardly extending axles having protrusions on the outer ends thereof that have a snap fit relationship with recesses on the inner surfaces of the handle whereby the cutter wheel can easily be snapped into and out of the handle for cleaning. The cutter wheel has a dual inner and outer axle assembly engaging complementary shaped bearing surfaces on the handle to distribute pressure exerted on the wheel and keep the cutter wheel aligned with the handle when cutting movement is applied to the cutter.

Abstract: A folding chair with arms includes two back-rest tubes, two seating frame tubes, a pair of front crossed tubes, a pair of rear crossed tubes, a chair fabric, and a pair of soft or rigid arms. Each of the back-rest tubes is connected cross-wise to one of the seating frame tubes. The upper portion of each of the rear crossed tubes is connected to one of the back-rest tubes via a U-shaped hinging element. The front crossed tubes are cross-wise connected, and at the crossed connection point is provided a support reinforced block. The upper portion of each of the front crossed tubes is connected to one of the seating frame tubes via an eccentric U-shaped hinging element and a fixing element. The lower portion of each of the front crossed tubes is connected to the lower portion of one of the back-rest tubes via an eccentric U-shaped hinging element.

Abstract: A bed rail assembly includes a joint device connecting two top tubes, a pair of corner members mounted to free ends of the top tubes, two vertical tubes mounted to and depending from the corner members, and a pair of knuckle devices mounted to lower ends of the vertical tubes. Horizontal support tubes extend from the knuckle devices in a direction substantially normal to a plane defined by the top tubes and the vertical tubes. Extensions project from the knuckle devices to receive and fix support tube thereby forming a rectangular frame onto which a cover is attached to shield the frame. Each knuckle device includes a movable member movably connected to a base of the knuckle device to allow collapse of the bed rail. A Y-shaped belt and an L-shaped retention member are used to secure the bed rail assembly to a mattress.

Abstract: A paint pad holder has a pad holder plate with a housing for mounting a handle on the plate. The housing has a guide recess for receiving a head of the handle, and for pivotally mounting the handle for movement about an axis generally parallel to the plane of the pad holder plate. The handle can be pivoted a selected number of degrees relative to the plate, and includes a lock sleeve that can be used for locking the handle in selected angular positions relative to the plate.

Abstract: A rod bending mechanism is disposed between a first segment and a second segment of the rod and is formed of a pivoting plate extending from one end of the first segment, a pivoting seat having two side plates extending from one end of the second segment, and at least one locating member disposed on one of the two side plates. The pivoting plate is pivoted with the pivoting seat such that the pivoting plate and the pivoting seat are located by the locating member.

Abstract: A snap-fit sensing apparatus (20) for use in automotive applications including a housing (22) having a pair of flexible arms (30), a top portion (24), and a bottom portion (26), the flexible arms (30) extending from the top portion (24) to the bottom portion (26), at least one of the flexible arms (30) comprises a locking flange (32). The sensing apparatus (20) also includes a retaining mechanism (40) fixedly connected with the top portion (24), the retaining mechanism (40) securing the sensing apparatus (20) in place. In one preferred embodiment, the sensing apparatus (20) further comprises a sensor (50) located within the housing (22) for sensing one of temperature and pressure. In one preferred embodiment, the flexible arms (30) are connected with the top portion (24) and the bottom portion (26).

Abstract: A pivotal handle may be adjusted and maintained at a desired angle by manipulating a pair of movable pieces at opposite ends of the handle to permit engagement and disengagement of toothed portions on the ends of the handle and corresponding toothed portions on a pair of fixing seats.

Abstract: A self-locking, angularly-tilting seat support is provided for supporting fishing boats and the like. The seat support includes a mounting plate adapted to support a seat thereon. A support stud has its upper end pivotally attached to the bottom of the mounting plate and its upper end slidably received within a pedestal. A pivot block is fixedly attached to the bottom of the mounting plate. A bushing is slidably mounted about the support stud and abuts the pedestal support. The pivot block and the bushing matably engage at a plurality of angular positions such that downward forces exerted on the mounting plate are transferred to the pivot block thereby effecting locking engagement between the pivot block and the bushing.

Abstract: A pedestal fan which has a ratchet assembly, which permits the fan to pivot vertically up and down, which is resistant to position change.

Abstract: A connection device for a playyard consists of a handle and two connectors. The handle is provided integrally with a block and a plurality of protrusions having a hole therein. A pair of connectors is each provided with a plurality of spaces for receiving supports and a projecting portion having a pin stably secured therein or pivotally connected with the protrusion. When the handle is connected with the connectors by a fastener, and a holding portion is in horizontal position, the connectors are not able to be folded because of the restriction of the block within two stops of the connectors, and when the holding portion is in vertical position, two connectors are able to be folded together.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a bending joint of a collapsible baby playing bed, which comprises:two inner tooth members each having a tubular portion connected with an upper frame of the bed, and teeth; two fitting blocks each having teeth engaged with the teeth of the tooth members, and two opposing sectorial recesses; a connector having two pairs of opposing sectorial projections engaged with the recesses of the fitting blocks, and a recessed portion; two springs; a push cap fitted on the recessed portion; two bolts each passed through the connector, one the spring, one the fitting block, one the tooth member, and a nut. The bending joint of the bed is first and formost lifted upward to loosen a tight engagement of the teeth of the fitting blocks and the teeth of the tooth members and then the cap is pushed inward so that the sectorial recesses of the fitting blocks can disengage and the inner tooth members can be pivoted downward.

Abstract: A docking station for use with a notepad computer is disclosed. The main electronic housing of the docking station is pivotably mounted with a receiving tray to provide a number of positions for the notepad computer between an upright position and a low angle position. The more upright positions are useful when using the internal display of the notepad computer, particularly if an external keyboard and pointing device are used. The low angle position is useful when an external monitor is used and the overlay of the notepad computer is used for input. The receiving tray is removably mounted to the docking station and may be replaced with another receiving tray of a different size for use with a different notepad computer of a different size.

Abstract: An angle-adjustable joint consisting of a male joint and a female joint combined together with a pivotal pin, the male joint being rotated in its angle for a wide scope in relating to the female joint and then locked at any angle by a push rod extending in a lateral hole in the female joint and being pushed to locate in a locking position to engage any set of locating teeth around a round end of the male joint, the push rod being pushed most inward to an unlocking position to disengage from the set of locating teeth to free the male joint in relation to the female joint.

Abstract: A handrail assembly for use on a marine vessel, travel trailer, motor home or other recreational vehicle is pivotally mounted to the side thereof to effect easy adjustment of the handrail between an extended, operative position facilitating access to the vehicle or vessel and a collapsed, storage position avoiding interference during the travel thereof. The handrail includes an elongated rod adjustably mounted to a pair of brackets which permit the swinging collapse of the handrail against the vehicle and also facilitates an effective, easily achieved locking of the handrail in the desired operative and collapsed positions.

Abstract: The attachment comprises a body of polymeric material wherein a through socket is formed rotatively holding one end of the visor suspension rod, which end is formed with a cranked portion engaged by two opposite cheeks of the supporting body, extending through an arc at least as wide as the adjustment angle of the suspension rod, and effective to limit the angular travel range of the visor suspension rod cranked portion.

Abstract: A molded pole-type sandpapering tool (10) comprising a molded body member (12) having a flat backing surface (14) for the sandpaper (210) and a handle mounting surface (16) on the opposite side thereof which includes a two-piece resilient molded universal joint (18) to which a molded handle mount (22) is attached and two pairs of spaced apart peripherally disposed molded contoured guide ramps (200a-200b, 200c-200d) adjacent opposite sides of the universal joint (18) and defining a pair of substantially orthogonally disposed slots (202a-202f) for the universally mounted handle (18) for enabling planar positioning thereof for applying optimum positive pressure to the abrasive surface. The contoured guide ramps comprise sloped contoured surfaces which positively guide the handle (20) on a contoured path between the orthogonal slots during universal movement of the handle (20) substantially in the plane of the abrasive surface (210) while maintaining optimum pressure.

Abstract: A folding easel is provided wherein the two uprights of the easel are provided with complementary mortises or notches which hold the two uprights together at a fixed angle when the two uprights are held together with a clamp. The clamp means can be released, allowing the two uprights to be held in a parallel relationship for transportation or storage.

Abstract: An assembly is provided which is adapted to be used in attaching a secondary unit, such as a face protective device, to a primary unit, such as a safety helmet. The helmet is of rigid material and has the lower peripheral edge thereof provided with a flange forming a gutter or trough. A gap is formed in the flange so as to enable the assembly to be slidably mounted on and removed from the primary unit flange. The assembly includes a bracket having a base portion adapted to be in slidable supporting engagement with a segment of the exterior wall surface of the primary unit. The bracket also includes a first extension extending laterally from the base portion and slidably positioned within the trough at a predetermined location, and a second extension offset from said first extension and disposed outside the trough and in sliding engagement with the flange. The extensions coact with one another to resiliently grip the flange therebetween and retain the bracket in the predetermined location.

Abstract: A mirror for use in automobiles using a support frame of approximate C-shape and having a mirror support spring also supporting the support frame, the mirror support spring preventing the mirror from moving due to motion or vibrations of the automobile.

Abstract: An assembly for a baby's go cart or walker is composed of an upper leg member, a lower leg member, and an extruded hard resin connecting member which permits the leg assembly to be folded upon itself without having any hazardous protruding parts.