Abstract: A beverage container holder includes a first portion for securing the holder to the ground and a second portion defining an area for placement of a beverage container such as a can or bottle. The first portion is configured for insertion into the ground and may be spiked, pronged, or otherwise characterized for piercing the earth. The second portion is connected to the first portion and includes a surface upon which the container may be placed. The second portion also includes structure for preventing the container from falling or tipping off of the surface.

Abstract: A cup holder including a resilient tube having opposed ends with a keyhole slot open at its bottom extending between the opposed ends for engaging a support and the tube also having a bore in its top for receiving a beverage container.

Abstract: A portable, collapsible utility organizer is provided with a plurality of shelves in its interior for accommodating, in its expanded position, various goods, such as containers, food stuffs, equipment, etc. Exterior compartments are provided, as well as attachment means for dowel rods which can accommodate paper towels, toilet paper, hooks for hanging various utensils, etc. The organizing device, once emptied, is collapsible to a relatively flat and convenient dimension for easy transport.

Abstract: The invention relates to a portable container adapted for disengageable engagement with an animal pet leash. The device includes a container carrier clampable to a pet leash, the container carrier adapted to contain or carry a container and being removable therefrom. The container carrier includes a universal clamp which permits the device to be clamped to any format of animal pet leash.

Abstract: The invention relates to a portable container adapted for disengageable engagement with an animal pet leash. The device includes a container carrier clampable to a pet leash, the container carrier adapted to contain or carry a container and being removable therefrom. The container carrier includes a universal clamp which permits the device to be clamped to any format of animal pet leash.

Abstract: A liquid-container housing for receiving, supporting, protecting, and securing a liquid container, which has a spigot adapted to allow a user access to the liquid within the container. The housing is adapted to be fixedly mounted upon a vertically extending support structure and includes a base and a lid having a double-wall construction. The base and lid combine to define four side walls, a bottom wall, and a top wall and expose the spigot for access by the user to the liquid in the container. At least one of the group including the four side walls and the top wall is rotatable about an axis defined by a hinge formed on the housing to define a closable opening to the housing such that the housing is adapted to receive, support, protect, and secure the liquid container and facilitate the insertion and removal of the liquid container. A boss depends from the base and is adapted to accommodate the support structure so as to fixedly mount the housing to the support structure.

Abstract: An attachable holder for exercise devices including a housing having an open upper end a closed lower end. The closed lower end has an elongated recess formed therein. The elongated recess is dimensioned for receiving the horizontal support bar of the piece of equipment therein. The closed lower end has a cover member hingedly coupled thereto. The cover member has a closed orientation containing the horizontal support bar within the elongated recess.

Abstract: A clamp-on storage endboard for a sleeping cot (E1) comprises a generally rectangular. open-top rigid container (60) with a bottom (62) and extending upward therefrom a front wall (64), a back wall (66), a left wall (6 and a right wall (70). A plurality of interior sidewalls (120) within container (60) bounds a plurality of recessed storage compartments (122). A latchable and lockable mating lid (80) is pivotally connected to container (60), and a beverage holder (98) and a carrying handle (100) are recessed into the upper surface (88) of lid (80). An eternally-accessed storage compartment (72) is centrally disposed to the lower half of container (60). A plurality of mounting bolt apertures (124 and 125), and a plurality of cot siderail clearance housings (106) in bottom (62) of container (60) allow for attachment of endboard (E1) to a variety of sleeping cots (C1, C2, and C3) through the use of a correlating mounting bracket clamp assembly (160, 260, 360, or 460).

Abstract: A container for connection to pole. The container includes a receptacle and a releasable clamp. The releasable clamp has a C-shape and is integrally molded with the receptacle of a shape memory material. The arms of the C-clamp deflect outwardly to allow the container to be attached onto the pole in a direction that is transverse to the pole axis. When the arms surround the pole, they produce a frictional force that holds the container in position along the pole.

Abstract: A tooltray device (10), attachable to a pipe threader (101) or other machine tool (100) having carriage rails (160), for holding tooling, workpieces, and hand tools, generally comprises a tool-holding tray (20) with two pivotable arms (40). Tooltray device (10) is attached to rails (160) with arms (40) perpendicular to tray (20), such that bottom (21) of tooltray device (10) can clear the top of back chuck disk (148) or other protruding feature (114) near the back end (130) of pipe threader (101). Once attached, tooltray (10) is pivoted downward to rest on top (111) of pipe threader (101), which supports tooltray (10). Back chuck disk (148) acts to retain tooltray (10) from slipping backward. Hollow back ends (164) of carriage rails (160) of pipe threader (101) are used as attachment points for tooltray arms (40).

Abstract: A blade disposal apparatus includes a blade disposal unit and a holder unit. The blade disposal unit is formed with a slot sized to receive a razor blade and with a vertical channel and horizontal grooves which allow the blade disposal unit to be readily secured to a variety of different objects using ties. The blade disposal unit is also ergonomically shaped with curved corner portions which also make it safer. The blade disposal unit is formed with visible indicia, such as instructions for using the apparatus and/or safety information, which cannot readily be removed, obliterated or tampered with. For example, the visible indicia are formed from raised and/or sunken portions of the blade disposal unit. The holder unit includes a main compartment sized to receive the blade disposal unit. The holder unit is formed such that the visible indicia are exposed (i.e., visible) when the blade disposal unit is inserted into the holder unit.

Abstract: A ball storage apparatus is provided for storing a sport ball. The ball storage apparatus includes a ball container defined by a wall and having an upper portion and a lower portion. The ball container is arranged and configured to accommodate the ball to be stored in the apparatus. A mouth, arranged and configured for a ball of the type to be stored in the ball storage to pass therethrough, is disposed toward the upper portion of the ball container. An opening, arranged and configured for the ball of the type to be stored in the ball keeper to pass therethrough, is disposed in the wall and toward the lower portion of the ball container.

Abstract: A detachable basketball hanger (10) functioning to hold at least one basketball (22). The detachable basketball hanger (10) having a holder (12). A top strap (14T) is securely attached at a left distal end to the holder right (12R). A bottom strap (14B) is securely attached at a left distal end to the holder right (12R). A first connector (16A) securely affixed to the holder front (12F). A cinch (20) is looped through a top of a ball holder bag (18A) of a ball holder (18) forming a ball holder bag opening (18AA). A second connector (16B) is securely connected to a top end of the cinch (20).

Abstract: The Interlocking Cylinder is formed from weather impervious flexible sheet material which is designed to lock to itself without the means of additional parts, pieces or adhesives. It has a multitude of uses including but not limited to: use as a splash guard for mixing chemicals, plant protectors, bag support for sand bagging operations, bag support for trash bags and an insulated cylinder to hold ice and beverages. It is quickly and easily assembled and disassembled for repeated usage.

Abstract: A pedestal closure assembly has an upper housing section and a separate lower housing section, each of which include front walls, rear walls, and two side walls. These housing sections are structured and dimensioned for telescoping nesting with first and second positive locking mechanisms for a friction fit. These housing sections when locked together form an integral housing structure which has an interior space for protectively accommodating electrical, power supply or telecommunications equipment. This housing structure may be constructed of non-metallic material. The first positive locking mechanism and second locking mechanism may be positioned across from each other on opposite side walls of the housing sections, and, even more preferably, may be aligned diagonally from each other on opposite side walls of the housing sections. The lower housing section may include raised ribs to enhance the friction fit of the assembled housing sections.

Abstract: A container is provided for being supported from a rod. The container includes a dispensing end portion defining an opening through which a fluid product can be dispensed from the container interior. The end portion defines a dispensing chamber for holding at least some of the fluid product when the container is disposed with the dispensing end portion hanging downwardly. Two extension portions extend from the dispensing end portion. Each extension portion defines an extension chamber for communicating with the dispensing chamber and for holding some of the product. Each extension portion has at least one projecting portion projecting generally toward a projecting portion of the other extension portion to define a rod-receiving cavity between the extension portions below the projecting portions.

Abstract: A waste container assembly comprises a container body, a lid body, a flange and a door. The container body has an upper rim. The lid body has an outer surface extending from a top of the lid body to a lower portion of the lid body. The lower portion of the lid body is shaped and adapted for engagement with the upper rim of the container body. The flange extends from the lid body and has an inner rim that at least partially defines an opening in the lid body. The door is positioned adjacent the opening in the lid body and is pivotally connected to the flange for selectively moving the door between open and closed positions relative to the lid body. The door is adapted to substantially cover the opening in the lid body when the door is in its closed position. In another embodiment, the door pivots about a pivot axis and has a rim engaging portion adapted for engagement with the inner rim of the lid body when the door is in its closed position.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an animal waste bag dispenser and disposal unit comprising a mounting bracket, a container for holding bags, having a bucket and lid, and a receptacle. The container and receptacle are attached to the mounting bracket by nuts and bolts which extend through apertures positioned along the length of the mounting bracket. Bands wrapping around the mounting bracket through a plurality of notches enable the bracket to be attached to a pole or tree. These bands allow the height of the unit to be adjusted to a convenient level along the pole. The front side of the bucket has an opening through which bags contained inside can be retrieved. The bucket is covered by a lid having a lip which extends downward from the lid over the bucket. The lid prevents the natural elements, namely rain and snow, from seeping into the bucket; thus, the bags contained within the container remain dry and clean.

Abstract: A garment-concealable jewelry case having a front opening with a front cover panel portion that can be either moved or configured to reveal a plurality of parallel-running isolated storage compartments each having an interior storage space which is accessible through a front opening revealed when the front cover panel is removed or reconfigured. Through the front opening of each storage compartment, one or more necklaces, pendants, bracelets or other strands of jewelry can be securely hung on a pair of jewelry support posts adapted for spatial separation on the back wall portion of the storage compartment in order to accommodate the length of jewelry strands being supported.

Abstract: A spatially and mechanically independent removable display attachment with wedge retainers for vertical cylindrical supports which consists of a flat member surrounded by an upwardly rising rim and an upwardly protruding open tubular segment. The opening completely pierces the flat member, so that a pole or pipe can easily slide through the invention. The attachment is supported at various vertical distances along the pole by a combination of structural innovations, O-rings, and in intimate physical contact and combination with wedgelike retainers.

Abstract: The mud pan of this invention includes the usual trough, with a bottom wall, parallel end walls and side walls diverging upwardly from the bottom wall, and a waste receptacle comprising an outer wall that extends in diverging relation from one side wall of the trough. The worker is thus enabled to easily and efficiently dispose of dirty mud by scraping a putty knife with dirty mud against the outer wall of the waste receptacle instead of creating a mess by slinging the dirty mud on the floor. The contents of a filled waste receptacle will be periodically dumped at a suitable location, such as a nearby barrel.

Abstract: A receptacle (1) which may contain food or drinks or may be a plant container, for example, is provided with an upright central locating tube (2) which is attached to an aperture in a recess (3) in its base and is mounted on e.g. a parasol pole (6) by means of a jubilee clip (5) which encircles and grips spring fingers (4) which extend from the bottom end of the locating tube. The above clamping arrangement is concealed within the recess (3) and hence the appearance is enhanced. In a further embodiment, the spring fingers are omitted and the locating tube is provided with apertures above and below the surrounding region of the base which enable the receptacle to be attached to the supporting pole by pegs or threaded fixing means and, when the receptacle is dismounted from the pole, function as drainage and/or ventilation holes.

Abstract: A new storage box for scaffolds for securing between vertical supports of a scaffold. The inventive device includes a box portion having a rectangular configuration. The box portion has an open upper end, a closed lower end, a pair of long opposed side walls, and a pair of short opposed end walls. The box portion includes a lid hingedly secured to an upper rear edge thereof for selectively covering the open upper end. Two sets of prongs are secured to exterior surfaces of the pair of short opposed end walls of the box portion. The prongs are vertically oriented with a channel formed therebetween. The channels are dimensioned for engaging vertical support poles of a scaffold.

Abstract: A locker box capable of being secured to a suitable support such as the pole of a beach umbrella or the like, the locker box being provided with at least two internal compartments at least partially defining between them a channel adapted to accommodate the support, a lockable lid and anchoring means capable of securing the locker box to the support and wherein, in use, the lid of the locker box is adapted to cover the anchoring means thereby preventing unauthorised removal of the locker box from the support.

Abstract: A rectangular container has a back surface which has an upper edge and a lower edge. The container also has a lid which is hingably connected to the upper edge of the back surface in order to allow access to the container via rotation of the lid about the upper edge. There is also a plurality of inverted, substantially U-shaped members located on the back surface of the container. These members each have a first prong and a second prong. The first prong of each member is fixably attached to the back surface of the container, and the second prong is adapted to slidably engage a fence. There is also a mounting device located on the bottom of the container. This device can be adapted to receive a cylindrical pole, a square post, or a T-shaped fence post, among other shapes. Any of these support members can support the container.

Abstract: A basketball storage device (12) for a basket assembly (14) having a stanchion (16) extending upwardly from a court floor (18), a support member (20) on a top end of the stanchion (16), a backboard (22) affixed to the support member (20), a rim (24) attached to the backboard (22) and a net (26) hanging down from the rim (24). The basketball storage device (12) comprises a container (28) for holding at least one basketball (30) therein. A structure (32) is for attaching the container (28) in a vertical position to the stanchion (16) of the basket assembly (14), so that the at least one basketball (30) is available to be utilized in a basketball game.

Abstract: The present invention is an exercise fluid bottle which contains a liquid nourishment and which is used by a user during a strenuous physical activity. The exercise fluid bottle includes an integral container formed out of a plastic material and a dispensing cap for retaining and dispensing the liquid nourishment. The integral container has a first portion which is a hollow cylinder with an enclosed end and a partially enclosed end and a second portion which is a hollow cylinder with an enclosed end and a partially enclosed end. The integral container also has a handle portion which is a hollow cylinder which has corrugated ribbing axially aligned therewith so that the user can more comfortably grip the exercise fluid bottle and which is disposed adjacent to the partially enclosed ends of the first and second portions. The dispensing cap is fluidly and mechanically coupled to the enclosed end of the first portion.

Abstract: The ladder supported holding tray of the present invention comprises a tray assembly for releasable attachment to a step ladder or to an extension ladder that typically comprises an open top container including at least a front panel, a back panel, a first side panel, an second side panel, and a bottom joined together to define a hollow interior receptacle. First step engagement member are disposed on the container proximate the container bottom to permit secure temporary engagement of the tray to a first step of a step ladder, to a first single rung of an extension ladder, or to first side by side rungs of overlapping sections of an extension ladder. Second step engagement member are disposed on the tray assembly proximate to the open top of the container to permit secure temporary engagement to a second step of a step ladder, a second single rung of an extension ladder, or a second rung of side by side rungs of overlapping sections of an extension ladder.

Abstract: A device for storing empty soda pop cans or the like includes an elongated assembly defined by a plurality of interlocking and interconnectable sections which may be suspended from a stairway banister or the like. A flap or cover closes off each end of the device to prevent unwanted ejection of any containers stored therewithin. The container may include a locking member for interconnecting the device to a similar type of device in a depending manner therefrom.

Abstract: A wheel retaining device for retaining a plurality of replacement wheels. The wheel retaining device includes an elongate body dimensioned for insertion through apertures formed in the wheels and retainers positioned proximate opposite ends of the elongate body for retaining the wheels on the elongate body. The wheel retaining device includes a locking mechanism for securing the wheels on the elongate body.

Abstract: A storage device for storing sports equipment is adapted for securement to a substantially vertical surface of an object situated adjacent the site of a playing court or field. The device includes an open-topped receptacle for holding the sports equipment desired to be stored and a lid hingedly attached to the receptacle for opening and closing the top thereof. In one embodiment of the invention, the device is securable to a post upon which a basketball goal is mounted, and the receptacle thereof is sized to hold a basketball positioned therein.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical distribution container is provided having a sleeve and a tray. The tray has four walls, also known as sidewall portions, each preferably of a trapezoidal configuration. At least a portion of the thickness of each of the opposed first and third sidewall portions is greater than the thickness of each of the opposed second and fourth sidewall portions. The sleeve has a top surface, a bottom surface and two end surfaces, each preferably of a rectangular configuration. A pharmaceutical retaining means is provided, with this component secured between opposing portions of the sidewall of the tray in respective recessed portions. Additionally, the pharmaceutical retaining means is formed having a rod with two end caps, one of which is preferably fixed while the other is preferably removable.

Abstract: A drinking glass having a cup portion, a stem attached to the cup and upon which the cup is supported, and a detachable base engageable with the stem in two distinct alternative base positions. The base is capable of securely maintaining the drinking glass at rest in an upright orientation in at least one of the base positions on a range of support surfaces. The range of support surfaces suitably includes a hard even surface and a penetrable uneven surface. In one embodiment, the base is in an upright position and the drinking glass is maintained in an upright orientation on a reasonably flat surface by means of a flange. In this upright base position the base engages with the stem via mating engagement of a spike in a hollow interior of the stem.

Abstract: A balloon sculpturing apparatus is described which includes a support and a plurality of inverted receptacles with balloon receiving cavities disposed about the support. Balloons filled with lighter than air gas are retained by buoyancy in the balloon receiving cavities of the inverted receptacles. The balloon sculpturing apparatus produces a consistent bouquet in a time efficient manner.

Abstract: A canister for specimen holders, includes a receptacle (1) having an upper opening (50) and a rod (3) for supporting the receptacle. A cover (5), supported on a support (8) mounted on the rod (3), is displaceable between a first position, over the opening (50) and a second position freeing the opening. The support (8) is mounted by hooking (10, 11) on the rod (3). A manually releasable lock (18) releasably locks the cover (5) in its first position. The cover (5) is pivotally mounted on the support (8) about a pivot (14) whose axis is parallel to the rod (3).

Abstract: A plurality of upwardly converging wall panels some of which are permanently connected at their lower edges to corresponding edges of a floor panel define an enclosure for transporting objects. Oppositely positioned external sleeves lying in the same plane receive resiliently bendable rods which, due to their resiliency, retain the sleeves stretched away from each other. The rods extend in an arc above the joined-together upper edges of the wall panels to define at their apices a handle for the valise. One of the wall panels has a slit therein to define flaps similar in appearance to tent flaps whereby the valise, when not in use as such, may be used as a toy tent.

Abstract: An insert is provided for partitioning a container and for retaining two or more bags within the container. The insert includes a stable, expanding base, a telescoping, vertical support member connected to the base, at least one telescoping, horizontal arm connected to an upper portion of the support member, and at least one telescoping, horizontal leg connected to a lower portion of the support member.

Abstract: Apparatus for storing recyclable waste which includes a plurality of waste containers, a rack, and a means to separately mount each of the waste containers on the rack in a manner which provides the user with easy access to each mounted container. Each container can be separately and easily removed from the rack to be placed in a separate location.

Abstract: A trash basket with a support which is designed to lock the basket in a normal upright position for receiving and holding trash, and to be unlocked so as to permit rotation for emptying.

Abstract: A container recycling apparatus including a cylindrical container formed with an "L" shaped circumferential flange at an upper terminal end thereof receives a single or plurality of cylindrical segments therewithin. Each cylindrical segment defined by a predetermined axial height equal to that of the cylindrical container to permit individuals to modify various compartments within the container. Each insert includes a sleeve positioned at a varying axial position about an axis of each insert for mounting about a central shaft coaxially mounted within a rigid manner within the cylindrical container. Each insert includes a lock flange receiving the "L" shaped flange of the container for enhanced securement of each insert within the container.

Abstract: A garbage can assembly includes a bottom support comprising one or more support plates. When a plurality of support plates are employed, they are secured to one another in side-by-side relationship. Each of the support plates has a hole formed therethrough within which is disposed a holder plate to which a conical insert is pivoted. A garbage container includes a lateral projection having formed therein a downwardly facing opening which is also conical in configuration. This opening receives the insert for fastening the container in position over the center of gravity of the support.