A device for securing two or more posts together is disclosed. The device comprises a first end that can be passed through the post apertures, that is also configurable to prevent the first end from being withdrawn through the apertures, and a second end adapted to prevent the second end from passing through the apertures. The device may be reusable or non-reusable. A handle for use in moving a bundle of two or more posts is also disclosed. The bundle may have been formed with the device, or in another manner. The device and handle may be separate components or integrally formed. Systems and methods employing the device and/or handle are also disclosed.

A shipping strap assembly protects the isolator mechanism of a vibratory screening machine against exceeding its elastic limits. The isolator mechanism is pivotally connected between shafts on the machine frame and the machine basket. The protective assembly includes a distally narrowing boss on at least one of the shafts. A rigid strap has two apertures, one contoured to receive and ride on the boss and the other contoured to receive the other shaft, spaced to maintain the distance between the shaft axes within an elastic limit of the isolator mechanism. The narrowing boss provides leeway for easy manual alignment of the mechanism shafts with the strap apertures, and the narrowing boss and contour of the other aperture facilitate restoration toward its normal load length, of an elastically distorted mechanism.

A shipping strap assembly protects the isolator mechanism of a vibratory screening machine against exceeding its elastic limits. The isolator mechanism is pivotally connected between shafts on the machine frame and the machine basket. The protective assembly includes a distally narrowing boss on at least one of the shafts. A rigid strap has two apertures, one contoured to receive and ride on the boss and the other contoured to receive the other shaft, spaced to maintain the distance between the shaft axes within an elastic limit of the isolator mechanism. The narrowing boss provides leeway for easy manual alignment of the mechanism shafts with the strap apertures, and the narrowing boss and contour of the other aperture facilitate restoration toward its normal load length, of an elastically distorted mechanism.

A lateral pull rod mechanism configured to lock a steel pipe support assembly includes a pull rod, an upper connecting plate, a pull rod through hole provided in the upper connecting plate, a lower connecting plate, a lower lateral pull rod clamping groove provided in the lower connecting plate, an intermediate connecting block provided between the upper connecting plate and the lower connecting plate, an intermediate lateral pull rod clamping groove provided in the intermediate connecting block, a threaded section provided at an upper end of the pull rod, a fastening nut configured to be screwed onto the threaded section, an anti-disengaging portion provided at a lower end of the pull rod and configured to prevent the pull rod from vertically disengaging from the lower lateral pull rod clamping groove, and a lateral stopping plate configured to prevent the anti-disengaging portion from sliding outwards.

A lateral pull rod mechanism configured to lock a steel pipe support assembly includes a pull rod, an upper connecting plate, a pull rod through hole provided in the upper connecting plate, a lower connecting plate, a lower lateral pull rod clamping groove provided in the lower connecting plate, an intermediate connecting block provided between the upper connecting plate and the lower connecting plate, an intermediate lateral pull rod clamping groove provided in the intermediate connecting block, a threaded section provided at an upper end of the pull rod, a fastening nut configured to be screwed onto the threaded section, an anti-disengaging portion provided at a lower end of the pull rod and configured to prevent the pull rod from vertically disengaging from the lower lateral pull rod clamping groove, and a lateral stopping plate configured to prevent the anti-disengaging portion from sliding outwards.

A shipping apparatus utilizes logistic bars attached laterally across a carrier shipping enclosure such as truck trailer or shipping container. The logistic bars can engage tracks attached to lateral sidewalls of the carrier shipping enclosure. One or more equipment racks are positioned behind one of the lateral logistic bars. Another logistic bar is placed behind the one or more equipment racks. Each of the equipment racks are secured in place by clamping devices positioned along a respective lateral logistic bar to be proximate to a respective corner of the equipment rack. Longitudinal logistic bars are engaged to a pair of the clamping devices that are on opposing lateral sides of the equipment rack. The shipping apparatus provides a rigid structure that is appropriately positioned without damaging components within the equipment rack and preventing swaying during transport of the equipment rack.

A holder for a single-serving condiment packet that allows an opened packet to maintain an upright position without spilling its inner contents and also without having the opening of the open packet touch any part of the holder. The single-serving condiment packet holder has a thin three-dimensional cavity which is defined by one or more internal sidewalls. The holder may also have sidewalls, a base side, and a top side that is any geometric shape. A clip may be used to suspend the holder.

The article of manufacture has a body and an exterior surface on the body that is at least partially configured to receive indicia thereon without binding and/or being absorbed thereby. The article of manufacture may be adapted with a releasable attachment for a marking implement operable to adhere such indicia. The article of manufacture may be configured for an attachment to an exterior surface of a medicine holding container or between the open end of the medicine holding container and a cap provided to selectively cover and uncover the open end.

The article of manufacture has a body and an exterior surface on the body that is at least partially configured to receive indicia thereon without binding and/or being absorbed thereby. The article of manufacture may be adapted with a releasable attachment for a marking implement operable to adhere such indicia. The article of manufacture may be configured for an attachment to an exterior surface of a medicine holding container or between the open end of the medicine holding container and a cap provided to selectively cover and uncover the open end.

A mechanically actuated cargo restraint system for a vehicle includes a rotatable reel in a frame, a first flexible tether, a base and a pawl. The frame includes a cog having a single tooth. The first flexible tether has a first end coupled to the rotatable reel and a second end capable of being coupled to one of a vehicle and a cargo item. The first flexible tether is windable around the rotatable reel. The base rotate with the reel. The pawl is pivotally connected to the base, and is biased in a first position that allows rotation of the pawl with respect to the cog. The pawl moves to a second position responsive to centrifugal force associated with a velocity of rotation of the rotatable reel exceeding a threshold. The pawl engages the cog in the second position to inhibit relative movement of the pawl with respect to the cog.