Abstract: A height adjustable ladder tool accessory box for holding tools, hardware, supplies, paint containers, and the like for use on ladders, including step ladders and extension type ladders. The invention includes a tool and hardware box which removably attaches to a pair of support members. In one embodiment, the support members removably and adjustable slide into a pair of mounting brackets that attach to either side of a step ladder. In another embodiment, the tool accessory box is supported by a pair of support brackets that removably attach to either side of an extension ladder. The tool accessory box includes a removable opening lid that covers internal compartments for storing an assortment of tools, hardware, and supplies. The lid includes a series of external concentric raised rings to hold standard sized paint containers, and has a raised perimeter to retain articles set on the lid. The tool accessory box includes a handle and a plurality of external tool holders.

Abstract: A bracket for stabilizing a cylindrical compressed air tank suitable for scuba diving against a bulkhead of a boat, the bracket having an operating position where the bracket arms are extended perpendicular to the boat bulkhead for firmly holding a cylindrical tank in place while it rests on its base and pivotal arms that move downwardly flush with the bulkhead and parallel to in an out-of-the-way position when the bracket is not in use. The bracket is comprised of two identical components which can be interlocked together adjustably longitudinally in length to accommodate compressed air tanks of different diameters. Each bracket component has two separate pieces that have an interlocking hinge, both pieces of which can be molded so that the entire bracket can be fabricated at low cost.

Abstract: A wire connector having an insulating body of S-shaped cross section wherein the bends of the S form wire-receiving channels. A pair of hinged and latched covers keep the wires in the channels. A metal contact plate is supported in the body and electrically connects the wires.