Supports inventions 04/06

20060086866 - Snap-on cable retainer: A cable retainer (10) for a cable (12) having a longitudinal axis (11) and a given diameter has a first elongated body half (14) arrayed along the longitudinal axis (11) and having a first surface (18) and a second, oppositely disposed surface (20), the second oppositely disposed surface (20) having...

20060086867 - Telescopic display stand: A telescopic display stand includes a base and a fixed tube secured on the base. At least one tube is telescopically received in the fixed tube. A sleeve is rotatably received in the first tube and has an axle mounted at a bottom of the sleeve. At least one threaded...

20060086868 - Archery bow support mechanism: A mounting mechanism for an archery bow is disclosed. The mechanism can assist an archer in focusing on a target or prey without having to bear the weight of the bow while doing so....

20060086869 - Tripod for a musical instrument: A tripod has a central post, a primary post lock, a secondary post lock, three legs and three extension arms. The central post has an upper end and a lower end. The primary and secondary post locks are selectively mounted around the central post. The legs are pivotally attached to...

20060086870 - Flexible figurine toilet paper roll holder: A toilet paper roll holder comprising a flexible figurine that stores a toilet paper roll, as well as functioning as a novelty item for decorating a bathroom or other room. The flexible figurine comprises a plurality of appendages for holding the toilet paper roll in a raised or elevated position...

20060086871 - Adjustable tripod mechanism to support devices or transducers for scientific measurement: The present invention relates to an adjustable tripod mechanism to support devices/transducers for scientific measurements such as weather station, radio transceiver, acoustic modem, and the like. More particularly, this invention relates to a novel, fully mechanical, and hand-operated tripod stand that incorporates (1) capability for rigidly mounting devices such as...

20060086872 - Vacuum suction apparatus: A vacuum suction apparatus with adjustment lever is disclosed. The structure of the vacuum suction apparatus includes a suction cup and a wheel base, which has a receptacle being attached by the suction cup from underneath, a semi-circular cogwheel being fixed on top of the receptacle, and an adjustment lever...

20060086873 - Fastening apparatus for a detachable multimedia player of cars: A fastening apparatus for a detachable car multimedia player includes a first fastening member and a second fastening member. The first fastening member is fastened to an anchor seat and has a strut which has a wing flap extended sideward from the top end. The second fastening member is located...

20060086874 - Anti-vibration bracket for tubular motor: A bracket includes a rigid member that can be fastened to a fixture such as a wall, and flexible elements depend downwardly from the rigid member and are engaged with a tubular motor assembly of a window covering, awning, projector screen, or the like, to couple the motor assembly to...

20060086875 - Transmission oil cooler bracket: A heat exchanger mounting bracket includes a frame mount bracket portion and a heat exchanger bracket portion. The heat exchanger bracket portion is mounted to the vehicle frame member by threading a fastener through a mounting aperture. A lower heat exchanger bracket slip fits into a slot in the heat...

20060086877 - Cover for fishing rod holders: A cover is used in connection with a fishing rod holder. A flange is attached to the proximal end of a tube, and a transverse bar to the distal end. Fasteners pass through flange holes to attach the fishing rod holder to a boat deck. A flexible hinge connects a...

20060086876 - Fire extinguisher bracket including a living hinge: A mounting bracket having a living hinge operable to enable mounting straps of the mounting bracket to move between retracted and extended positions. In the extended position, the mounting straps are configured to extend around and retain a fire extinguisher. In the retracted position, the mounting straps are removed from...

20060086878 - Mounting block for signage: Provided is a system for mounting signs, the system having: a mounting block with a sign interfacing boss configured to be received into an aperture in a fence having an anterior surface and posterior rim; the anterior surface being configured to be attached to a sign; and a flange disposed...

20060086879 - Writing implement holder: An improved writing implement holder adapted to be removably attached to headwear having a headband. The writing implement holder has an attaching member connected to a holding member to form a channel for holding a writing implement. The attaching member has a hook portion adapted for insertion into the headband...

20060086880 - Supporting device for signal transmitters: The supporting device for signal transmitters includes a first flat supporting frame, which may preferably be attached in parallel to a ceiling of a tunnel, and a second flat supporting frame adapted to accommodate signal transmitters, wherein the second supporting frame is pivotally connectable to the first supporting frame at...

20060086881 - Base assemblies, methods and uses thereof: The subject matter described herein is directed to a base assembly that includes: a) a frame system; b) a plurality of receiving members coupled to the frame system; and c) at least one coupling apparatus, whereby the coupling apparatus is designed to couple or facilitate the coupling of the base...

20060086882 - Lifting apparatus: A device for lifting an item such as an article of furniture to gain access underneath for performing a variety of tasks. The device comprises a horizontal actuating beam attached via a hinge member to one or more horizontal support beams that are affixed to the object frame. The horizontal...

20060086883 - Collapsible fishing pole holder: A collapsible fishing pole holder that provides enhanced performance characteristics for holding multiple fishing poles. A collapsible fishing pole holder includes an adjustable vertical member and horizontal member having a plurality of adjustable clamps, a panel member, an indicator for alerting user of a line catch and an attachment means...

20060086884 - Supporting structure for beach umbrellas and the like: A supporting stem for a beach umbrella composed of a helical fixing element comprising an elliptical-toroidal material which revolves the surface of a central shaft, the elliptical-toroidal material being interconnected by a lamellar surface of contiguous helical revolution, made from a single material, whose male-type fitting cylindrical upper terminal presents...

20060086885 - Load-bearing pressurized liquid column: A load-bearing, pressurized-fluid column apparatus and method for supporting a load or mine ceiling with respect to a support surface or mine floor includes an elongated, flexible sleeve and bladder retain a substantially incompressible liquid. The sleeve and bladder have a collapsed and an expanded configuration. In the collapsed configuration,...

20060086886 - Mounting device for interior equipment in aircraft: A mounting device for aircraft comprises an energy absorber and wherein the mounting device is mounted between a primary structure of the aircraft and the interior equipment. In this way the load acting on an interior equipment connected to the primary structure of the aircraft by way of the mounting...

20060081735 - Cable management arm: A cable management arm adapted with a pair of slides has one end and another end. A retractable member is provided between the two ends of the cable management arm. The cable management arm further comprises a support slide with two ends respectively traveling along the slides. A sliding member...

20060081736 - Support slide for cable management arm: A support slide adapted to a cable management arm and two slides; two ends of the cable management arm inserted to and sliding on the slides; a sliding member provided between the two ends of the cable management arm and sustained by the support slide to travel in relation to...

20060081737 - Cantilever bag holder: This invention provides a cantilever bag holder that provides an alternative to conventional garbage cans for holding a garbage collection bag, or similar, for use in locations where conventional garbage cans are impractical or undesirable. This invention provides a rigid structure that is secured around a support, such as a...

20060081738 - Coupling structure: A coupling structure coupled between a base and a display panel is disclosed to include a pivot structure fixedly fastened to the base, a rotary platform pivotally coupled to the pivot structure for allowing rotation of the rotary platform on the pivot structure, a gear set, which includes a center...

20060081739 - Self locking telescoping jack: A self locking telescoping jack device. This device is characterized by a standard jack contained within, and affixed to, an inner tube. The inner tube fits within and slideably engages a concentric outer tube. The inner tube and outer tube are further engaged by a peg-elongate aperture configuration, where a...

20060081740 - Collapsible portable welding stand: A collapsible portable welding stand is provided which can be moved between a storage position and a generally upright triangular-shaped support position. The welding stand comprises a framework having a base member, a first leg element and a second leg element, a support mounted on one of the leg elements,...

20060081742 - Guardrail reflector/delineator mounting device: The invention provides new guardrail reflector/delineator mounting apparatuses, e.g., fasteners, clips, mounting brackets, and so on, and methods of mounting high visibility reflectors/delineators onto standard guardrails, concrete barriers, or any desired surface utilizing the same. The mounting apparatus has two main components: an adjustable portion and a mounting portion. The...

20060081741 - Torque transferring apparatus of disk brake lathe: A torque transferring apparatus of a disk brake lathe includes: an adaptor installed in a rotational shaft of a driving device, for transferring a torque from the driving device to a brake disk mounted on a vehicle; and a bracket coupled to the adaptor so that the bracket is coupled...

20060081743 - Top flange hanger with strengthening embossment: A structural connector for connecting first and second structural members has a substantially planar first flange and an embossment in the first flange, and the embossment in the first flange is formed with first and second sections, the first section generally extending uniformly to a first level above the top...

20060081745 - Adjustable optical mounting: An adjustable optical mounting includes a mounting support or frame, and multiple adjusters to provide a six-degree-of-freedom adjustment of the support relative to a base. The adjusters include cams with cam surfaces that bear against and engage slots in the support or frame, to translate the support in directions parallel...

20060081744 - Configurable clamp assembly: A configurable clamp assembly for retaining pipe, conduit, cable bundles, waveguides and fiber optic cable that is designed for rapid installation without the need of pre-drilled holes or other mounting surface preparation. The clamp is formed by a saddle structure with integral rectangular flat base plate that receives interchangeable mounting...

20060081746 - Compression mount for window coverings: A compression mount assembly is provided for securing a window covering to a window frame by compression forces between vertical sides of the window frame on opposite sides of the window. A housing is coupled to the window covering and a slide translates linearly within a cavity in the housing...

20060081749 - Bottle and towel holder: Apparatus and method for a combined bottle and towel holder that can be removably attached to a variety of support structures such as are extant in an exercise or fitness room; and slip-resistant releasably self-adhering straps for the removable attachment. A bottle holding portion is an open topped receptacle, and...

20060081747 - Combined bottle and towel holder: Apparatus and method for a combined bottle and towel holder that can be removably attached directly and easily to a variety of support structures such as are extant in an exercise or fitness room. The bottle holding portion is an open topped receptacle, and a towel holding portion is an...

20060081748 - Slip resistant strap: Apparatus and method for a combined bottle and towel holder that can be removably attached to a variety of support structures such as are extant in an exercise or fitness room; and slip-resistant releasably self-adhering straps for the removable attachment. A bottle holding portion is an open topped receptacle, and...

20060081750 - Beverage container holder and basket: A beverage cup holder to contain drinking fluids, collect condensation and spilled fluids, and direct them to a self contained reservoir. The holder has an upper rim that is taller than the container being held, ribs to support the entire height of the held container utilizing an upper funnel, and...

20060081751 - Computer casing: A computer casing includes a support device, which extends outward from the surface of the computer casing. The support device further includes a support part, which juts out of the surface of the computer casing, and a plurality of joining parts, which juts out from the support part....

20060081753 - Holder for a component support: A holder is constructed for fixing printed circuit boards like for a contact switch unit of a glass ceramic hob between a cover and a substructure receiving the circuit boards. The holder has a plurality of elastic projections distributed integrally and in an area on one side of the holder...

20060081752 - Pedestal set: A pedestal set for the vertical and horizontal oriented product includes a chassis, a cover element, and a magnetic element. The chassis has a concave portion and a first joint portion, which is disposed on a surface of the chassis opposite to the concave portion. The first joint portion is...

20060081754 - Axle-up (leverage lifting style trailer jack): An improved jack for using leverage and the momentum of the vehicle or trailer to be lifted to raise the vehicle or trailer. The jack has a cradle to engage the axle of the vehicle or trailer to be lifted. The cradle is adapted to prevent the vehicle or trailer...

20060081755 - Stabilizer apparatus and system for recreational vehicles: A stabilizer apparatus and system for use with recreational vehicles to reduce or eliminate side-to-side swaying and front-to-back shifting. The invention comprises one or more stabilizer components having a frame connector attached to the vehicle's frame, a jack connector attached to the leveling jack and a telescoping stabilizer bar interconnecting...

20060081756 - Marital support platform: The MARITAL SUPPORT PLATFORM is a structural device that is essentially a sturdy and comfortable plane supported by an adjustable means to support and to incline the platform. It is designed to provide a simple, practical, yet special platform of comfort that is capable of sturdy support to people of...

20060081757 - Display device: A display is rotatably supported by a hinge portion as a support mechanism from a storing position to a using range by exceeding a passing range. The hinge portion has first and second torque generating portions for generating torque for resisting the rotating movement of the display. The first and...

20060081758 - Portable easel: This invention is a collapsible panel assembly having a front panel, a back panel, and at least one dry erase sheet carried by said front panel. The invention can have a first position where the collapsible panel assembly is generally a triangular shape and a second position where the collapsible...

20060076462 - Clamp: Each one of the arms (2a, 2b) includes a lower end (5) closer to said base (3) which closes the arms (2a, 2b) when pushing a pipe against it, and an upper end (6) farther from said base (3) which includes means for blocking both arms (2a, 2b) when they...

20060076463 - Flat panel display mounting apparatuses: In at least one embodiment, a flat panel display mounting apparatus includes a mounting mechanism adapted to be placed between a flat panel display and a mounting plate of a display stand, the mounting mechanism including a retractable mounting tab that extends into a recess formed in a body of...

20060076464 - Movable grooming apparatus and method therfor: A grooming device positioning system includes a track and a grooming device holder movably coupled to the track for positioning a grooming device....

20060076465 - Height-adjusting device: A height-adjusting device is disclosed. The height-adjusting device includes a height-fixing device constructed such that the inner support is inserted into the outer support and moves vertically, and the bolts are fastened with the nuts through the inner and outer supports so that the height of the inner support is...

20060076466 - Support for fixing an electronic module to an automobile battery: A mounting support device is shown for mounting an electronic module to an automobile battery and positioning the electronic module in the plane of the battery....

20060076467 - Portable holder for gas cylinders: A portable gas tank holder for securing cylindrical compressed gas tanks to a support surface, such as a boat hull. The holder includes a frame having at least one gas tank-receiving pocket. At least two suction cups are attached to the frame for securing the frame to the surface. A...

20060076468 - Cup holder for vehicles: A cup holder for vehicles provided by the present invention enables stable positioning of a beverage container within a vehicle regardless of the container's shape or size and allows the beverage container to be readily inserted or removed as one desires....

20060076469 - Cupholding lap tray: A lap tray to securely hold finger food and a beverage cup on one's lap while parked in a vehicle or watching a spectacle either at home, at a movie theater, or in a stadium. The cup receptacle consists of a well positioned at the center of gravity of the...

20060076470 - Ez-rite: A portable one-man ceiling material hanger with rolling mechanism (A) which is used to easily load material holding apparatus (C). The vertical support (E) is to support the weight of material of material apparatus (C). Angle support (F) is used to hold ceiling material in place. Spring-loaded mechanism (B) is...

20060071129 - System and method for stabilizing a refrigerator storage bag to facilitate loading the bag with contents: A system assists kitchen workers with the filling of refrigerator bags by providing a system for stabilizing a refrigerator storage bag during the placement of material within the bag. The system includes a first U-shaped frame member having a closed end and two legs extending from the closed end that...

20060071130 - Unmanned, vandal-resistant, self-contained, tower-based, wireless, solar-powered surveillance unit and system: A self-contained surveillance unit includes a climb-resistant tower and a heavy, but portable, base supporting the tower. The tower has various components affixed thereto. All components sufficient for operation of the surveillance unit, including observation, wireless-communication and self-powering components, are located on the tower well above the ground at a...

20060071131 - Cruise control moddule mounting bracket: The present invention is a cruise control module mounting bracket designed to fasten a cruise control module to a vehicle, when no such mounting provision has been previously available....

20060071132 - Supporting system for closet drawers: The disclosed supporting system is designed for use with any closet system containing a sliding door and bottom row of two or more drawers. The components of this system transfer the weight of the sliding door and of the upper compartments of the closet to the floor. The system comprises...

20060071133 - Bracket for retail store display systems: A bracket assembly for use with a vertical display having regularly spaced apertures includes a generally planar surface, at least one finger extending rearward from the generally planar surface and adapted to mount the generally planar surface to the display via an aperture, at least one fastener, at least one...

20060071134 - Gimbal system: A gimbal system. The gimbal system may include space-saving features configured to accommodate one or more payload components, thus increasing the payload capacity of the gimbal ball without necessarily increasing the outer dimensions of the gimbal ball. Alternatively, or in addition, the gimbal system may include a motor configured to...

20060071135 - Apparatus and method for automated positioning of a device: An apparatus and method for automatically positioning a device. A sensor detects the position of a user. In response to signals from the sensor, a processor determines an ideal position for use of the device. Next, coordinates for movement of an arm supporting the device and for positioning of the...

20060071136 - Collapsible hook: Described is a hook for hanging articles, such as garments, which is capable of holding the weight of a typical garment while permitting the release of heavier objects. The hook has a base, an arm pivotally mounted to the base, a releasable connecting means for releasably connecting the arm to...

20060071137 - Collapsible hook with two magnets: A hook for hanging articles is capable of holding the weight of a typical garment or knapsack while permitting the release of heavier objects. The hook has a base with two spaced-apart outwardly extending brackets and an arm pivotally mounted to and between the brackets. The arm is pivotable between...

20060071138 - Ceiling support for a medico-technical radiation source: The invention relates to a ceiling support for a medico-technical radiation source. The inventive support comprises a telescopic element (2) consisting of several tubes (3) which fit in each other and are connected to a compensation weight device of the radiation source connected to the free end (E) of said...

20060071139 - Stackable jack stands: The stackable jack stands have a base defining a central opening, a support bar centrally disposed above the base, and a plurality of legs connecting the open base to the support bar. The support bar has a length less than the length of the central opening in the base. In...

20060071140 - Seat slide mechanism for vehicles: The shape of a locker provided in a locking assembly for a seat slide mechanism is modified into a cylindrical structure with a circular cross section so as to exhibit a higher mechanical rigidity as compared to a conventional plate type locker. Thereby, effectively preventing a half-locked condition. A reinforced...

20060071141 - Location controller for tv receiver: The present invention relates to a position controller in a TV receiver for adjusting its height and angle. The apparatus includes a frame 10 extended along a wall 1 up and down, a movable block 20 supported to the frame to move along the frame 10 whereto TV receiver 200...