Abstract: A backpack having a hat securing strap system to secure a hat onto the backpack when the hat is not being worn. The present backpack can have a front backpack section with shoulder straps, a middle backpack section having one or more storage compartments, and a rear backpack section wherein the hat securing strap system secures the hat. This hat securing strap system can be made up of three parts: a top section, a middle section, and a bottom section. The middle section can have parallel straps which are designed to pass around the crown of a hat while holding the brim of the hat against the rear backpack section. The top section and bottom section of the hat securing strap can attach to the backpack using a buckle or similar fastening mechanism. The hat securing strap system can be stored in a zippered storage pouch attached to the bottom of the backpack.

Abstract: A hat holder device for securing a billed hat to a surface. The hat holder device includes an upper wall attached to a lower wall, forming a bill pocket therebetween configured to slidably and removably secure a bill of the billed hat therein. The upper wall is attached to the lower wall by two attachment blocks, or enclosed stitching, and the upper wall is attachable to the surface by any suitable means, including clips, straps, and the like. The hat holder device is useful for securing the billed hat to a visor of a vehicle, a headrest of the vehicle, a backpack, an interior wall of a building, an exterior wall of the building, or any other surface.

Abstract: A seat system of a vehicle includes a cushion portion configured to support an occupant sitting on the cushion portion, and a back portion configured to support the back of the occupant sitting on the cushion portion. A lower portion includes: a first side; a second side that is opposite the first side; and an infant car seat base located on the first side. An actuator is configured to selectively actuate the lower portion to: a first position where the infant car seat base is located entirely under the cushion portion; and a second position where at least a portion of the second side of the lower portion contacts the cushion portion and the infant car seat base is located entirely above the cushion portion.

Abstract: A carrying device and method of using the same is characterized by, in some embodiments, a central section having at least two side pieces, a central crossbar, a middle crossbar, at least one handle, at least one front post, a first platform, and a second platform, and a rear section attached to the center section wherein the rear section has at least one step-shaped unit. In some embodiments, the first platform and the second platform may swivel to accommodate a user who wishes to place the carrying device on either the user's right shoulder or left shoulder. To use the device, in some embodiments, a user may place one or more food service items on at least one of the carrying surfaces provided by the center section of the device, step-shaped unit(s), first platform, and/or second platform.

Abstract: Disclosed is a frying pan holder including a frame structure including a pair of vertical frames that are spaced apart from each other and are vertically formed, and one or more horizontal frames that connect the pair of vertical frames, and a plurality of holding members, each of which includes a pair of outer holding parts, each of which has a protrusion coupled to a corresponding one of the pair of vertical frames at one end thereof and has an opposite end that is horizontally curved, and an inner holding part formed between the pair of outer holding parts, wherein the plurality of holding members are formed on one side or opposite sides of the frame structure.

Abstract: A mounting bracket configuration with two lower mounting locations and an optional upper mount and a flexibly resilient securement strap attachable thereto to securely retain a helmet such as those used by firefighters securely in place against a mounting surface such as the interior of the passenger compartment of an emergency vehicle, such as a fire truck. The present apparatus also includes a bumper construction for protecting a user from being injured by the protruding upper hook while also preventing damaging of the helmet itself during mounting or removal. A release lanyard provided for easy release and engagement. The upper hook can attach to a fire helmet directly and/or to the securement strap.

Abstract: A storage device for a vehicle roof top cargo carrier includes a frame, and a rod assembly is carried by the frame. A pair of spaced apart attachment points is carried by the frame. A forward hanger is to be secured to the cargo carrier and includes a hooked end and an attachment end. A rear hanger is to be secured to the cargo carrier and includes a hooked end and an attachment end. The forward and rear hangers are to be hooked onto the rod assembly using the hooked ends, and the attachment ends are to be held in place by the pair of attachment points.

Abstract: A cap holder and display device for caps having a bill. The base of the device has a display surface and, attached thereto, a plurality of arcuately formed spaced apart bands, each of which is connected at each end thereof to, and extending generally orthogonally from, the display surface. Each of the bands preferably include two symmetrically spaced apart slots formed into a top edge thereof. Each band is arcuately configured and, in conjunction with the display surface, supportively receives, establishes and retains, the curved shape of the bill of one cap. The slots are arranged to receive, establish and retain the substantially straight distal edge of the bill of another cap. An elongated groove is preferably formed into the display surface beneath one of the bands to receive and retain the squeezed together side edges of a bill of one cap which has been folded in half lengthwise.

Abstract: The present invention is an article for storing and supporting pots and pans that is simple to manufacture and assemble where the article is assembled without the use of tools or hardware, having at least two identical vertical members, and at least two identical horizontal shelves.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for holding and displaying a plurality of hats or other objects, by suspending those objects from flexible cords. The apparatus includes a mounting plate that can be mounted to the ceiling or an elevated point on a wall. A plurality of flexible cords extend from the mounting plate. Each of the flexible cords has a first end that is joined to the mounting plate and a second end that hangs free. An attachment mechanism is coupled to the second end of each of the flexible cords. The attachment mechanism is a clip or hook that is capable of selectively engaging a hat or other object. By attaching hats to each of the flexible cords, the hats hang suspended from the mounting plate in a configuration that is easily viewed, space efficient and not harmful to the hats.

Abstract: A hat holder comprising a length of stiff material that retains its shape when formed by hand. In a preferred embodiment, lariat rope or some other ductile material "with a memory" is used. The length is doubled back into a loop and pinched at opposing ends. The apparatus is then held in this position with slidably adjustable fasteners, such as a conchos, at the pinches. In a preferred embodiment, the length is formed first into a closed loop before pinching, allowing both ends to be identical in presentation and thus interchangeable in application. The crown of a hat is then received into the opening between the pinches. Movement of the fasteners toward or away from the ends allows for adjustability of the size of the opening. The ductility of the material, particularly when lariat rope is used, allows the shape of the opening to be adapted to correspond to the shape of the crown of the hat. The holder may then be fixed at one end to an overhead surface to store the hat upside down.

Abstract: A hat rack including a vertical rod with a loop at the top for hanging the rack on a wall. Separate rack sections are attached to the vertical rod, and spaced apart at intervals, each section for storing a single cap. A section includes two rods extending out from the vertical rod at an angle to each other forming a triangular shaped cap support structure with a tie rod extending between them for strength, and each rod having an upwardly protruding end for captivating a cap visor placed on the rods. A short rod is positioned above each pair of outwardly protruding rods, extending outward from the vertical rod in a direction parallel to an axis half way between the outwardly protruding rods, and spaced above them so as to be useful for supporting the top portion of a cap. The invention meets a particular need of those who collect numerous baseball caps and desire to have them individually displayed.

Abstract: An improved hat holder having a crown ring and at least one adjustable strap for receiving a hat of the type having a crown and a brim for securing the hat to a surface. In a preferred embodiment, a pair of straps are connected to the surface by means of a first pair of Velcro pads connected to the ends of the straps and a second pair of Velcro pads adhesively connected to the surface whereby the hat may be conveniently placed or removed from the holder by simply separating one or both such straps at the Velcro pads from the surface.

Abstract: A device for supporting a vehicle driver's cap in a secure out of the way position within a vehicle cab is formed by a friction clip releasably gripping the bill of the cap. The friction clip is pivotally mounted to a member mounting the clip to a vehicle visor or the interior surface of the vehicle cab overhead position.

Abstract: A hat holding device has a generally circular ring adapted to encircle a hat. The ring is pivotally mounted on lateral supports of a hanger member. The ends of the lateral supports have loops that project downwardly and terminate in a generally horizontal U-shaped body. The U-shaped body extends into the interior of the hat to support the hat and retain the hat inside of the ring. The mid-portion of the hanger member has a downwardly turned hook adapted to be placed on a support to remove the hat from the risk of damage.

Abstract: The instant invention comprises an improvement in hat racks useful for storing and carrying a soft-brimmed western-style hat adjacent to the ceiling of an automobile or truck passenger enclosure. The improvement resides in the shape of the frame of the hat rack. Said hat rack frame is shaped in such fashion that no pressure is asserted on the brim of a hat which is inserted in said hat rack, other than that pressure caused or asserted by the weight of the crown of the hat, as the hat is inserted in and rests within said hat rack in an upside-down configuration whereby the crown of the hat extends down from the hat rack into the automobile or truck passenger enclosure.

Abstract: A hat rack for effectively holding a hat in a manner and position simulative of the position that the hat would take when placed on a person's head and maintaining the shape of the hat without leaving any marks on the hat. The device includes a generally frustoconical hat form which is inserted into the hat with the form being generally oval shaped in plan configuration for shaping the hat. The device also includes a hanger bracket and adjustable arms forming a supporting linkage assembly to enable the hat to be supported from various supporting structures including but not limited to a vertical wall surface or the like, a horizontal desk or tabletop surface, the top edge of a seatback such as in a vehicle, on a dashboard of a vehicle, or in any other desired location with the adjustment features enabling the hat to be positioned generally in the attitude that the hat would assume when placed on a person's head.

Abstract: An article clamping device having an article inlet equipped with toggle link means mounted thereacross and pivoting to receive the article and thereupon holding the article captive until deliberately withdrawn. The withdrawal is facilitated by the flexibility of one of the device components.