Abstract: The balloon tying apparatus is designed to provide a stable platform for individuals engaged in tying balloons. The apparatus is comprised of a main support platform that is in the form of a flat surface. A plurality of upper support members extends from the main support platform. A extension unit is positioned below the upper support members. The extension unit can be U shaped or in the form of parallel walls. The inflated balloon is positioned between the upper support members and the stem of the balloon is stretched below the extension unit. The stem of the balloon is wrapped around the outside of the U shaped extension unit or around the parallel wall and then passes through the center of the extension unit. As the stem is then pulled away from the main support platform a knot is formed in the stem.

Abstract: There is here disclosed a multi-functional cylindrically shaped jack handle with a solid first end characterized by the presence of a centrally located notched out slot for receipt of flat release screws on hydraulic jacks, a first shoulder in proximity to the solid first end to prevent insertion of the handle too deeply into the inner compartment of a jack when pumping it up, a hollowed out second end characterized by the presence of two notches located directly across from one another in the perimeter of the hollowed out second end for receipt of ear screws on or within jacks and a second shoulder in close proximity to the hollowed out second end to prevent inadvertent insertion of this end into the well of a jack when pumping it up.