Abstract: A reacher attachment assembly of use with a cane. The attachment assembly attaches a reacher to a cane such that the reacher is stored out of the way of the tip of the cane so as not to interfere with the cane when the reacher is not in use, but allows the reacher to be slid into position for use so that the cane tip does not interfere with the reacher. The attachment assembly may comprise a distal mount securely attached to the cane and slidingly attached to the reacher, a spring mount securely attached to the reacher, and a spring between the distal mount and the spring mount, such that the spring retains the reacher out of the way when not needed but allows the reacher to be extended downward relative to the cane for use.

Abstract: A swim shoe comprising a foot-covering portion and a pair of lateral fins located on opposing sides of the foot-covering portion, where said lateral fins do not extend beyond the front of the foot-covering portion. The lateral fins may further extend upward from the foot-covering portion and include a bend a particular distance from the foot-covering portion such that the lateral fins extend outward from the foot-covering portion. The swim shoe may additionally comprise a secondary pair of lateral fins located below the first pair. The secondary lateral fins may further extend upward from the foot-covering portion and include a bend a particular distance from the foot-covering portion such that the secondary lateral fins extend outward from the foot-covering portion.

Abstract: A swim shoe comprising a foot-covering portion and a pair of lateral fins located on opposing sides of the foot-covering portion, where said lateral fins do not extend beyond the front of the foot-covering portion. The lateral fins may further extend upward from the foot-covering portion and include a bend a particular distance from the foot-covering portion such that the lateral fins extend outward from the foot-covering portion. The swim shoe may additionally comprise a secondary pair of lateral fins located below the first pair. The secondary lateral fins may further extend upward from the foot-covering portion and include a bend a particular distance from the foot-covering portion such that the secondary lateral fins extend outward from the foot-covering portion.

Abstract: A gripper device for holding a flexible flat sheet around an elongated form such as a cord, rope, protruding edge or the like. The device is formed in the preferred embodiment with an inner hinged gripper which is positioned around the elongated form such as a protruding edge on a bed mattress. An outer clamp is formed in a C-shaped configuration and slides over the inner hinged gripper. To apply a force or pressure on the gripper, a tapered surface is formed on the outer side of the inner gripper and on the inner side of the outer C-shaped clamp.