Abstract: A watch band having a plurality of links, and a plurality of connecting links for connecting the links with each other. Each connecting link comprises a plate member and a connecting block, and the plate member is secured to the connecting block. Adjacent links are connected by engaging pins with the corresponding holes of the links and the connecting block. The plate member is so arranged that the surface thereof is exposed between adjacent links.

Abstract: The invention disclosed herein is concerned essentially with a carrier for a set of skis and poles wherein is provided a pair of first adjustable, flexible bands with an over-center latch and ski-holding bracket assembly containing a lever with an ice-pick or screwdriver head for binding the pair of skis together to form a unified, compact unit, a pair of second flexible bands for adjustably capturing the ski poles with interconnecting members for coupling the complementary pair of first and second bands together to form a carrier for the skis and ski poles whereby the entire combination is manually carried by mediately gripping the bound ski poles, and a snow and/or debris scraper formed as an integral part of the over-center latch and bracket assembly.

Abstract: In one embodiment the saddlebag includes a cutaway in the forward lower corner portion thereof to provide a heel clearance for a passenger on the cycle. A substantially solid panel is affixed to the interior rear of the bag and an elongated attachment plate is provided on the exterior rear of the saddlebag. A U-shaped bar pivotally mounted to the interior panel is advantageously employed as part of the internal frame construction for the bag. The bags are mounted on the cycle by way of a first pair of straps secured to spaced locations on the seat and a second pair of straps removably connected thereto. The ends of the straps of the second pair are detachably secured to the attachment plate on the saddlebags. A rigid strap mounted to a fixed part of the cycle is adapted to receive a connector extending from the lower front side of the saddlebag. A rear strap connecting the rear portions of a pair of saddlebags is also provided. Each saddlebag may include detachable exhaust/abrasion shields.

Abstract: A gun rack adapted to be mounted in a vehicle having a rear seat, a floor, and spaced apart front seats, the gun rack being adapted to hold a weapon having a barrel and a stock, the gun rack comprising a base portion adapted to have the weapon fixedly secured thereto, the base portion being mounted on the floor of the vehicle such that, when the weapon is secured to the base portion, the weapon is held in a generally horizontal position along the floor of the vehicle between the front seats with the stock extending rearwardly of the front seats and with the barrel extending forwardly of the front seats.

Abstract: A generally rectangular-shaped container which can be removably mounted on a vehicle dashboard is disclosed that has upper and lower lids. The lower lid fits onto the container and is preferably cemented to the container. The upper lid has tabular extensions at one of its ends which removably engage apertures in the container. The other end of the upper lid is held in place by an elongated angled extension attached to the lower lid. Quick attach-detach surfaces or magnetic surfaces may be used to hold the lids together if desired. The container has a plurality of compartments and drawers for holding objects. Adjustable support arms and a hinged member are used in conjunction with quick attach-detach surfaces in order to mount the container to the vehicle dashboard. After the container is removed from the dashboard, it can be mounted on any substantially flat surface using T-shaped members which are part of the support arms. The container can be used with a hinged upper lid if desired.

Abstract: A holster made of two matching pieces of material joined together to form a double-ended gun pocket, shaped to fit a particular gun and contain substantial portions of it. The holster has a belt loop on each face of the gun pocket and a belt slot through both faces outside of the trigger guard area, which position the gun and holster on a belt at an acute angle from the vertical, such that a forward-tilt and a cross-draw slant mode of carry are both made possible by inverting the holster and thus reversing the angle. Reversing the holster laterally changes it from right-handed to left-handed.

Abstract: A rack is mounted near each leveling jack of a motor home or other recreational vehicle for convenient storage and retrieval of a jacking block. The ends of the jacking block are engaged by an inboard fixed lip of the rack and an outboard, pivoted, spring biased lip of the rack. Eccentric connection of the springs to the pivotable lip facilitates one-handed insertion and removal of the block.

Abstract: A spectacle holder for use in conjunction with a rear view mirror of an automotive or other vehicle includes, a receptacle having a substantially flat support base for supporting a pair of spectacles, and at least one peripheral wall; a restraining hook secured to the peripheral wall at the front end of the receptacle; an elastic strap secured to the peripheral wall at the opposite side of the receptacle and adapted to be stretched around the restraining hook so as to releasably engage the pair of spectacles to retain the latter in the receptacle; and a mounting arrangement for mounting the receptacle adjacent the top or upper edge of the rear view mirror so that the support base will be positioned in a substantially horizontal plane, the mounting arrangement in a first embodiment including two suction cups which adhere to the front windshield of the vehicle and which are slidably connected in the widthwise direction of the receptacle at opposite sides thereof by stems, and in a second embodiment, hook member

Abstract: A carrier of the backpack type is disclosed, for use by firefighters in transporting a smoke ejector to a location within the building where it is to be used in removing smoke from the building interior. A back plate may be quickly strapped to the firefighter's back, and includes a first pair of clamp elements affixed to the back plate. Second and third pairs of movable clamp elements are carried by a pair of transversely spaced bars mounted on the back plate for slidable and rotatable movement. The second and third pairs are spaced longitudinally of the bars, so that either movable pair of clamp elements can be used in cooperation with the fixed clamps, to engage the frame of a smoke ejector. The bars are under spring bias tending to urge the selected pair of movable clamp elements toward the fixed pair, for quickly and securely gripping the smoke ejector frame.

Abstract: This invention improves upon enclosing-type fishing pole carriers for holding and protecting fishing poles in their assembled conditions. The fishing pole carrier of the invention has a plurality of parallel spaced-apart tubular members having open-ended slots at their entry ends so as to slidably receive therein the posts for the reels of the respective fishing poles held in the tubular members so that all of the fishing poles are held firmly against movement, ready for immediate use. A water-proof flexible hood is provided for covering the upstanding reels and a closure cap is fitted over the entry end of each tubular member. An arrangement is provided for locking the closure caps to the tubular members to prevent unauthorized access to the fishing poles.

Abstract: A fish stringer assembly comprising a hollow closed housing having at least one open end for slidably receiving a spear member therein, a locking pin extends transversely across the housing for releasable engagement with the spear member in one relative position of the spear within the housing for locking the spear therein for providing a "safety" position for the spear when not in use, guide pin or guide pins extend transversely across the interior of the housing for facilitating insertion of and withdrawal of the spear from the interior of housing, the spear being provided with a point at the outer end thereof for piercing a fish in order to secure the fish to the fish stringer assembly, and a string or cord secures the spear to the housing and receives the fish from the spear for supporting the fish from the housing, the locking pin may be easily released from the locking engagement with the spear member by the use of a single hand of the user of the device thus facilitating the fish stringing operation.

Abstract: A fishing rod holster having a flat base with belt attaching slots in its upper portion, a first rigid support loop hinged to one side of the lower portion of the base and an upwardly open substantially U-shaped rigid support hinged to the other side of the lower portion, the U-shaped rigid support being substantially nearer the belt line through said slots than is the first rigid support whereby the handle of the rod is supported by both supports, the distance between said supports being of a dimension sufficient to permit a fishing reel mounted on the butt to rest therebetween while the rod extends outwardly and upwardly from the person using the rod.

Abstract: A container can be detachably secured to a holder carried by a belt through the use of coacting structures on the container and the holder which serve to prevent movement of the container away from the holder until an appropriate portion of the holder is manipulated so as to release the container. This combination of a holder and container can be effectively utilized to hold valuables during athletic pursuits or other underwater activities.

Abstract: A seat pack assembly adapted to be supported underneath the seat of a bicycle and including a fabric pack, a wire mounting bracket carried by the pack and a tubular U-shaped mounting bracket adapted to be mounted beneath the bicycle seat. The pack bracket comprises an elongated resilient wire serpentinely configured to define a pair of parallel elongated forwardly extending finger portions at its opposite ends and an intermediate bight portion extending outwardly from the rearward ends of the finger portions and then forwardly to form a pack frame.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for storing pallets or freight externally of a tractor trailer truck. The pallet storage apparatus generally comprises a planar rigid support frame dimensioned for disposition under the trailer of a tractor-trailer truck against the underside thereof forward of the rear wheels and members for suspending the frame from the trailer at a selectively variable but substantially uniform distance from the underside of the trailer between a first position adjacent the underside of the trailer when it is desirable to carry pallets internally of the trailer and a second position spaced from the underside of the trailer when it is desirable to carry pallets on said support frame externally of the trailer to thereby free the space internal of the trailer for cargo.

Abstract: A sling for guns which can also be used on other articles, the sling having a strap portion fastenable on both ends to the gun or article, with each end of the strap being doubled back and secured by a sliding type fastener. When used on a firearm the sling can be adjusted quickly for carrying the firearm in various positions and for steadying the firearm for accurate aiming. The adjustable features of the sling make it easily usable for different purposes, and many adjustments can be made without removing the strap from the article being carried.

Abstract: A backpack with a frame to carry a load. The frame has a pair of upright rails, one at each side of the hiker. An encircling belt is attached to each of the upright rails, and a pair of shoulder rests fit over each of the shoulders. Front and rear risers connect to the front and rear legs of the shoulder rests. The rear risers rise from the back of the belt, and the front risers connect to the upright rails. Balance rods extend forwardly from the frame and are vertically pivotable. They can lift and lower the shoulder rests. Forward load-attachment devices on the balance rods can carry a forwardly mounted load.

Abstract: A holster for suspending a folding knife from a wearer's belt is of elongated C-shaped form. The holster has end portions for gripping the ends of the knife, a spine portion against which the knife blade can be folded when inserting the knife in the holster, and a blade catch which fits between the blade and the knife body. When the knife body is pulled from the holster the catch presses against the blade thereby unfolding the knife. The knife fits in the holster with the blade pointing down, and the holster has an opening aiding discharge of foreign material therefrom. A spring detent in one end portion of the holster allows knives of somewhat different length to be accommodated.

Abstract: A video equipment bag is disclosed that is useful both as a secure transporting case for video equipment and as a carrying case to facilitate ease of operation of a complete video equipment recording assembly, including allowing operational functioning of the components of the video recording equipment assembly without requiring removal of at least some such components from the case. The bag includes a plurality of interior compartments, each of which receives different components of the video recording equipment assembly to be utilized, and specifically includes compartments for receiving a video camera, a spare battery pack, accessories, and a video cassette recorder with the video cassette recorder being positioned so that the recorder controls are accessible through an opening at one side portion of the bag and external electrical cable connections can be made to the recorder through an opening at the bottom of the bag.

Abstract: A mount is provided for secure mounting on one end of a vehicle and an elongated arm has a first end thereof provided with support structure for supporting a vehicle wheel therefrom with the medial plan of the wheel generally paralleling the arm. Mounting structure is also provided for mounting the second end of the arm from the mount for angular displacement relative thereto about a first horizontal axis generally normal to the aforementioned plane between a raised upright position with the first end of the arm uppermost and a generally horizontal position with the arm first end swung downwardly to a horizontal position. The mounting structure also mounts the second arm end for swinging relative to the mount about an upright axis, whereby the wheel supporting arm may first be swung across the associated vehicle end from an upright position to a horizontal position and then may be swung outwardly from the corresponding vehicle end.