The presently disclosed adjustable slide knob addresses the Backing-Off problem present with various conventional nuts. The adjustable slide knobs can be quickly positioned along a threaded rod by applying pressure to an exposed surface of a partially threaded nut. When the knob is placed against a work surface and the user releases pressure from the partially threaded nut, the thread pattern on the partially threaded nut meshes with the matching thread pattern on the threaded rod. The device can then be twisted, which will translate the device along the threaded rod, to apply a larger load to the work surface. The threaded rod may include one or more key-ways shaped to allow a locking tab housed within the knob to stop the device from freely disengaging the threaded rod to protect a user from potential injury caused by the fastener unexpectedly backing off and disengaging.

The present invention seeks to protect Applicant's HYTORC Z System which involves: tools having multi-speed/multi-torque modes with torque multiplication and vibration mechanisms without use of external reaction abutments; a force transfer means to yield in-line co-axial action and reaction for use with such tools; driving means and shifting means capable of attaching to washers under the nut for use with such tools and force transfer means; associated washers for use with such tools, force transfer means and driving means; and related accessories for use with such tools, force transfer means, driving means and washers. HYTORC Z Washers located under nuts or bolt heads of various types having engageable perimeters of multiple shapes, sizes, geometries and serrations, such as washer/fastener radius engagement differentials, and frictionally biased faces with relatively higher friction against the flange surface and relatively lower friction against the nut, such as friction coefficient increasing treatment means of various types, sizes and locations. HYTORC Z Guns incorporating a powerful impact mechanism and a precise torque multiplier in the same tool combining rapid run-down with calibrated torque. HYTORC Z Sockets with dual drive coaxial action and reaction having outer sleeves to react on Z Washers and an inner sleeves to turn nuts or bolt heads. HYTORC Z Spline Adapters and Reaction Plates for backwards compatibility with HYTORC's torque/tension systems including the AVANTI square drive system, the STEALTH limited clearance system, the pneumatic jGUN series, the FLASH Gun electric multiplier and more. HYTORC Z Washer and HYTORC Friction Washer combination including a dual friction-enhanced face washer for counter-torque under a nut or bolt head on the other side of the joint; and HYTORC Z Dual Drive Offset Links for tight clearances while using HYTORC's torque/tension systems. Z-Squirter Washers, HYTORC Z Washer and Nut Assemblies, Tapered Fastener Assemblies, Tapered Torsional Couplings, Two-Part Tapered Nut Assemblies and any combinations thereof are further disclosed.

An adjustable monitor stand that can hold a monitor includes a carrier, a base, and a low friction insert. First and second channel insertion portions extend from a curved lower surface of the low friction insert. Each has outer walls to be received by and fixedly engage with first and second base channels formed in a curved upper surface of the base, respectively, to prevent movement of the low friction insert with respect to the base. The first and second channel insertion portions each have inner walls to receive first and second protrusions extending from a curved lower surface of the carrier, respectively, and permit the carrier to be moved about a non-vertical axis as the first and second protrusions slide along the inner walls. The first and second protrusions of the carrier also form a frictional engagement with the inner walls of the first and second channel insertion portions.

A joint bushing that accommodates the dithering and sliding in multi segment wind turbines. The joint bushing includes a self-lubricating liner that is a composite system incorporating woven Polytetrafluoroethylene fibers intermixed with structural reinforcement fibers in a composite matrix. The composite system provides sufficient life without requiring relubrication.

A fastening device for coupling an assembly includes a fastener comprising a head, a threaded portion, and a shank extending between the head and the threaded portion. The fastening device also includes a coating formed around the fastener, wherein the coating is electrically conductive and comprises a varying thickness along the shank.

The invention is related to a threaded fastener for fastening objects including: a stud rotatably coupled to a stud-head having a bottom surface; and the bottom surface having friction coefficient increasing treatments biased in areas outward from the stud.

A monitor stand for use in holding and maintaining a position of a monitor comprising a carrier adapted to removably and fixedly hold a monitor, the carrier including first and second trapezoidal shaped cubic mounting protrusions on a bottommost portion of the carrier, and wherein the carrier is further adapted to rotate between a first angular placement and a second angular placement, a base enclosure adapted to provide a substantially stable platform to hold the monitor in an upright condition and to provide a frictional engagement against which the carrier can rotate, the base enclosure including first and second base enclosure channels, a low friction insert adapted to be inserted between the carrier and the base enclosure and which is part of the frictional engagement of the base enclosure, the low friction insert including a first and second channel insertion portions adapted to fit into the first and second base enclosure channels respectively, and wherein the first and second trapezoidal shaped cubic mounting protrusions of the carrier fit into the first and second channel insertion portions, respectively, and first and second spring retention assemblies, each of which is adapted to provide a substantially constant rotational spring force against a direction of movement of the monitor due to gravity, and which are affixed to the first and second protrusions respectively.

An antifriction coating composition which comprises: a resin binder, a polyamide thickener, solvent and a solid lubricant wherein the resin binder comprises a mixture of phenolic resin, epoxy resin and optionally a silicone resin.

An ultra-low profile aerostatic bearing and the method of manufacturing the same is disclosed. The aerostatic bearing comprises a substrate as a bearing housing, a hypodermic tubing and a plurality of orifices on the tubing. The method of manufacturing the aerostatic bearing includes the steps of forming the bearing housing and the hypodermic tubing and bonding the hypodermic tubing and the substrate together, and applying an encapsulation substance that encases the hypodermic tubing network and covers the substrate surface to obtain geometric accuracy and surface finish of the bearing surface by replicating the geometry and surface finish of a molding master.

The invention relates to a framed art hanging system for hanging pictures and other similar items such as art, photos, diplomas, posters, paintings and framed sports memorabilia on walls. The system allows the installer of a framed picture to easily hang the picture utilizing the combination of a magnetic connection and a mechanical connection. The magnetic connection is achieved by utilizing a magnet, preferably adhered to a plate which is attached to either the back of the picture frame or to the wall and a metal plate which is magnetically attracted to the magnet, the metal plate being placed on the other location (either the back of the picture frame or to the wall). Three example ways to achieve a mechanical connection are described. The first way is to place an abrasive coating on either the frame plate or the magnet plate and a deformable substance coating on the other. The second way is to combine fins and grooves, one being placed on the frame plate and the other being placed on the magnet plate. The last way is to utilize geometric protrusions and depressions, one being placed on the frame plate and the other being placed on the magnet plate.