Abstract: A holder for golf tees that has a housing with an open interior. The interior has two curved ends and a thin middle section that forms a “dumb bell” shape. A plate that has a matching dumb bell is fitted into the open interior. Two springs are mounted inside of the housing and are attached to the bottom of the housing and to the bottom of the plate. A retainer pin is placed orthogonally across the top opening of the housing. The pin retains the plate in the housing and secures any tees that are installed as well. Tees are placed into the housing by sliding the pointed end under the retainer pin and pushing down on the plate. To dispense a tee, a user pushes down slightly on the pointed end of the top tee, which raises the other end of that it can be pulled from the holder.

Abstract: A mobile vending machine for transporting and vending a number of products. The mobile vending machine includes a storage compartment for storing the products, a dispensing mechanism for dispensing the products, and a drive mechanism. The storage compartment is positioned about the drive mechanism for movement therewith.

Abstract: A seeding machine is provided with banks of individual seed hoppers for directing seed to auxiliary seed hoppers located on individual planting units. The individual seed hoppers of each bank are provided with adjoining walls. The adjoining walls have notches so that seed in one individual seed hopper can flow into an adjoining individual seed hopper. A portion of the planting units can be disabled by placing them in a non-working position. The individual seed hoppers supplying seed to the disabled planting units are provided with removable baffles. Each removable baffle is provided with a downwardly extending leg that cooperates with the notches to prevent seed in an active individual hopper from entering an inactive individual hopper.

Abstract: A portable folded wiper dispensing system for dispensing flexible sheets from a stack of sheets. The system includes a refillable apparatus and a stack of sheets. The refillable apparatus is composed of: 1) a relatively flat, flexible base devoid of dispensing slots, the flexible base being adapted to resiliently fold along a fold axis; and 2) a flexible cover defining an opening aligned in parallel relation to the fold axis of the flexible base such that the flexible cover is attached to said flexible base and is adapted to contain a stack of sheets. The opening defines a dispensing slot through which flexible sheets may be individually dispensed while the flexible base remains unfolded. When the flexible base is folded back along the fold axis, the opening defines a refill gap through which a stack of flexible sheets may be inserted.

Abstract: A conveniently sized and reusable animal treat dispenser (treat(s) will herein after be referred to as positive reinforcement(s)) for use in providing positive reinforcements, in an immediate and non-distracting manner, to reward and reinforce specific behaviors. Generally, the treat dispenser consists of a loading port, housing area, transfer mechanism, dispensing port and spring loaded clip. The treat dispenser is designed for temporary attachment to the trainer's garment; for receiving and housing multiple positive reinforcements; for dispensing a single positive reinforcement upon demand and for automatically reloading a single positive reinforcement for use in continued training.

Abstract: A ball storage and dispensing device comprises a one-piece, hollow, cylindrical storage tube for storing balls. The tube has an internal diameter over substantially its entire length which is greater than the diameter of any of the balls to be stored. The lower end of the tube has a bottom opening which is smaller than the internal diameter of the rest of the tube and of a size and shape to prevent balls stored in said tube from falling downwardly out of the tube. In addition, the lower end of the tube has a ball-dispensing aperture spaced above the bottom opening, and the bottom opening is sufficiently large to permit an individual to insert a finger upwardly through the bottom opening and push a ball at the bottom of the tube upwardly and outwardly through the ball-dispensing aperture. The restriction in the size of the bottom opening is obtained by indenting the wall of the tube.

Abstract: A label holding and dispensing device for holding a plurality of labels on the wrist of user for easy access to the labels. The label holding and dispensing device includes a housing having a bottom wall with a peripheral wall attached to a peripheral edge of the bottom wall and extending upwardly therefrom. The peripheral wall bounds an interior of the housing, which has an open top side for accessing the interior. A slot extends down from a top edge of the peripheral wall to the bottom wall. A strap is flexible and has a first end, a second end, an outer surface and an inner surface. A fastening member removably fastens the inner surface of the strap to the outer surface of the strap. A securing member removably secures the housing to the strap. Each of a plurality labels has a shape substantially the same as a shape of the bottom wall. The labels are positioned on each other to define a stack, which is removably positionable in the housing.

Abstract: A portable golf ball storage, dispensing and display apparatus is provided having a linearly elongated tubular housing, a mounting bracket, and a housing alignment support. The tubular housing is constructed of a rigid, transparent plastic material and has a uniform diameter which is slightly larger than a diameter of a golf ball. The tubular housing is designed and configured for storing approximately twelve golf balls in a vertically aligned series. The tubular housing further includes a removably securable top cap designed so as to be securely maintained within an anterior end of the tubular housing.

Abstract: A device for setting cones on a roadway surface having a lower base portion and an upwardly extending cone extension. The device includes a chute portion having an upper end and a lower end, a feeder portion adapted to release cones one at a time from the upper end to the lower end of the chute portion to set cones on a roadway surface. The device also has a hopper portion adapted for holding a plurality of stacked cones above the feeder portion, wherein in the plurality of stacked cones the base portions are spaced apart, a motive portion to activate the feeder portion, and a control module to control the motive portion and release individual cones at a desired spaced apart interval.

Abstract: A dispenser for storing/dispensing pharmaceutical dosages that are provided in a stamp-like (flat) dosage form. In some embodiments, the present dispenser includes a housing for retaining a plurality of stacked, individual “stamp-like” pharmaceutical dosages. Disposed within the housing beneath the dosages is a bias element, such as a helical spring, that urges the dosages towards a dosage delivery port of the housing. From the dosage delivery port, dosages are dispensed through an aperture. In other embodiments, the instant dispenser includes a cylindrical main body for retaining pharmaceutical dosages having a stamp-like dosage form that are collectively organized in a roll. A dosage delivery port depending from the cylindrical main body receives dosages one at a time therefrom. The present dispenser is configured, in various embodiments, for manual, mechanically assisted, or automated dispensing.

Abstract: A washer supply device includes a retaining tube connected to a side of a power nailer and a slot is defined longitudinally through the retaining tube. A pile of washers are received in the retaining tube. A washer supply device is connected between a lower end of the retaining tube and a nose of the power nailer. A first member is movably received in the tubular tube and a second member is fixedly connected to an inner periphery of the retaining tube. A biasing band is connected between the first member and the second member. A pressing member is connected to the first member and presses the washers by the biasing band.

Abstract: The present invention is a hand held, seed planting device for use by individuals. It is comprised of a soil probe for insertion into the earth, a seed feed conduit, and a movable clearing rod that slides through the soil probe. The clearing rod is used to clean the probe and embed the seeds in the earth. An adjustable depth gauge on the probe allows for the consistent, measured insertion of the seeds into the soil without stooping.

Abstract: A portable electrically operable and tamper resistant medication dispenser for supplying multiple daily medications to a patient on a predetermined schedule and which includes a programmable assembly for indexing a plurality of containers which are filled with the medications to a dispenser outlet.

Abstract: A toy jewel trader which can be used easily docked universally to the same type toy jewel trader without the need for male and female models and allow for the fun and accurate trading and display of toy jewels among children. The toy cleanup toy jewel trader compromises: a swivelled clip for quick attachment to belt loops, knapsacks or book-bags; a transparent chambered container for storing and displaying three jewel value types; a dock platform with pegs and holes for aligning and permitting docking of a similar toy jewel trader while simultaneously disengaging transfer piston brakes; a dock platform with mating north and south magnets for attracting a similar toy jewel trader and securing firmly during jewel transfer; spring loaded transfer buttons for the forcible transferring of jewels through cross-cut transfer ports of docked toy jewel traders; piston brakes for preventing accidental jewel ejection and eliminating direct handling of jewels by children.

Abstract: A seeding machine has a common, bulk seed container that supplies a number of independent openers, each of which is provided with its own separate metering device. Each metering device is gravity-fed through a telescoping supply tube connected between the top of the metering device and the bottom of the seed container. Each metering device has a relative narrow metering wheel rotatable about a transverse horizontal axis that is provided with one or more rows of seed pockets on its outermost peripheral edge. As the wheel rotates upwardly through a pool of incoming seeds that have collected generally above the wheel in a seed chamber inside the metering device, the pockets become filled by gravity with seeds and then successively discharged at the bottom of the downsweep side of the wheel.

Abstract: A bandage dispensing device having a handle portion and a head portion. The handle portion comprises a plurality of finger indentions formed on the exterior front portion of the handle to facilitate the gripping of the device. The head portion, attached at the upper portion of the handle, comprises a clip formed on the rear exterior of the head to removably attach the device to a portion of a person's clothing. To incrementally advance a bandage assembly, the interior of the head portion generally comprises a rotatable spool of a bandage assembly strip, a drive belt, and a means for advancing said drive belt incrementally. The strip of bandage assembly comprises spaced apart bandages carried by a nonadhering carrying strip having preferably one throughhole formed between each bandage, wherein pins perpendicularly extending from the drive belt engage within a plurality of the throughholes.

Abstract: A tissue dispenser which includes a container portion for holding tissues or other articles. The container portion includes a lower portion which may fit within an adjustable or non-adjustable vehicle cup holder, a transition portion positioned above the lower portion, and an upper portion positioned above the transition portion. The lower portion preferably has a diameter that can fit most non-adjustable vehicle cup holders provided by automobile manufacturers. The transition portion extends outwardly from the lower portion and typically has a flare-like shape. The upper portion extends upward from the transition portion and is preferably larger in height and diameter than the lower portion in order to increase the containment volume for the present tissue dispenser. The lower portion, transition portion and upper portion of the container portion define an interior space for receiving and containing tissues or other articles to be dispensed by the present tissue dispenser.

Abstract: The present invention 10 discloses a device for holding and dispensing a plurality of spoons 16 in a rapid and easy manner. Disclosed is an enclosure 30 holding a plurality of spoons 16 in a side by side relation whereby the spoons are withdrawn by their handle 42 through an aperture 20 in the top 22 of the enclosure 30. A rotatable belt means 38 is disclosed having hook-like members 46 thereon which contact the spoon tips 44 and thereby eject the spoons 16 from the enclosure. The spoons are held in proper position by a slidably mounted partition 34 having spring means 36 for being biased against the spoons 16. An access door 32 is provided in the enclosure in order to replace spoons 16 when necessary.

Abstract: A dispenser for strip materials, e.g. hook and loop fastener material, which automatically finds formations in a continuous fastener strip during its dispensing and, at that point in the dispensing procedure, produces a resistance to the remaining supply, that enables parting of the lead unit from the remaining supply, thus dispensing a discrete unit. The dispenser has a receptacle to hold the supply of fastener strip material; it employs a retarding device to provide light drag against the motion of the strip as the leading strip unit moves from the dispenser in response to pull by a user. A detent downstream of the retarding device engages a corresponding formation in the strip material to resist movement of the remaining strip material, so that the strip ruptures along a line of weakness under a user's tension. Also disclosed are dispensable fastener strips of various forms, some advantageously formed by use of needled bat, and methods of forming the fastening strips.

Abstract: A transportation vending machine, and more generally a vending machine and cooling dispenser especially suited to environments in which there is limited space available. A serpentine path in the dispenser is formed from two-pieces of rotary-molded plastic having complimentary, serpentine surfaces which form a serpentine path when positioned against one another. Vending, without the need for selection buttons, is achieved by way of the cradles and an interlock system. Efficient cooling is provided by a thermoelectric cooling system that also consumes very little space.

Abstract: A device for dispensing a label from a backing strip comprises a cartridge, a tab, and a detaching mechanism. The tab includes a first side, a second side and distal end. The detaching mechanism is configured to operatively cause the strip of backing material to be routed along each of the first and second sides of the tab and configured to detach the label from the strip of backing material as the corresponding strip of backing material traverses the distal end of said tab.

Abstract: A golf ball carrier and dispenser in the form of a tube in which balls are stacked and biased to one end by spring action where an end opening smaller than the balls restrains the endmost ball from release. A side dispensing opening for release of ball is located adjacent the end of the tube so that when pressure is applied through the end opening, the endmost ball of the stack can be pushed downwardly and toward the exit opening for release of the endmost ball over the next underlying ball in the stack.

Abstract: A portable electrically operable and tamper resistant medication dispenser for supplying multiple daily medications to a patient on a predetermined schedule and which includes a programmable assembly for indexing a plurality of containers which are filled with the medications to a dispenser outlet.

Abstract: An advertising piece that is arranged for securement to a portable dispenser in which a beverage is retained for dispensing. The portable beverage dispenser is adapted to be worn on the back of a vendor. The beverages retained within the dispenser is also commonly packaged in single-serving containers, e.g., eight or twelve ounce bottles, cans, cups or cartons, usually bearing distinctive packaging designs including stylized trademarks, pictures, words and designs that enables the beverage manufacturer or merchant to distinguish its beverage from all other beverage products. The advertising piece is an enlarged version of the single-serving beverage container and includes an exterior surface that is configured to resemble the shape of a single-serving beverage container. The advertising piece may also include a rendering of enlarged trademark indicia, stylized words, pictures or designs or a combination thereof, which in total replicates the exterior surface of the sing e-serving beverage container.

Abstract: A pill dispenser that is disposed in a handle of a toothbrush includes an auger mechanism constructed so that one complete turn of a dispensing knob causes the dispenser to eject a single pill from a port. The dispensing knob includes a safety mechanism that requires the knob to be pushed inward to engage the auger mechanism. The housing of the device, the toothbrush handle, is constructed so as to be waterproof so that no water is introduced to the pills in the dispenser. The ejection port is sealed so that there is no water introduction through the port. In addition, there is a labelling means provided so that the user can easily track the daily ingestion of the pills.

Abstract: The present invention 10 discloses a device for holding golf balls 30 having a vertically oriented magazine-like container 12 having a spring-loaded clip 14 on its side for being attached to the belt 16 of the user 18 or other golf paraphernalia such as a bag. The container 12 is equipped with an inner spring 40 on its inside upper surface for putting downward pressure on the balls 30. The balls 30 are also held inside the container 12 by vertical members 34 located in a spaced apart relationship on the interior of the container 36 and held in place by springs 44. The vertical members 34 are further equipped with a roller bearing 38 on their lower end which grips the balls 30 and prevents the balls from being discharged from the container 12 until the user 18 so desires. The container 12 is also equipped on its outer lateral surface with an aperture or notch 32 which allows the user 18 to insert his finger and remove the balls 30 from the container 12.

Abstract: A high volume reservoir is adapted to hold up to 1000 or more paintballs. A harness or pack is provided to allow the reservoir to be unobtrusively carried by the operator of a paintball marker. A conduit is adapted to extend between the reservoir and paintball marker to continuously or selectively feed paintballs into the marker. A valve assembly mounted on the end of the conduit allows an operator to simultaneously load and fire the paintball marker.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a serpentine tube which is wide enough to store a tennis ball and allow a tennis ball to roll or otherwise translate within the tube. The serpentine tube has an opening for receiving tennis balls and a dispenser for facilitating selective sequential removal a tennis ball. Gravity causes the tennis balls to roll to the bottom of the tube to a dispenser. The container may be worn by the user by conventional over the shoulder and around the waist straps. The container may be flipped to accommodate both right handed and left handed players. The container may also be pressurized to above atmospheric pressure to increase the life of the tennis balls contained therein.

Abstract: Apparatus which utilizes the eyelet of a fish hook as the primary means of retaining, storing and dispensing at least one fish hook. The invention integrates mechanically with the structure of the fish hook to limit travel upon the apparatus such that the points of the hooks are continuously covered and the hooks are securely retained regardless of the orientation of the apparatus, until intentionally accessed by a user, thus preventing spillage during change in orientation of the apparatus or when accidentally dropped. The apparatus is intended to be worn external to the person, thus minimizing access time and physical motions needed to obtain a fish hook when needed. Fish hooks retained upon the invention may be rinsed as a group, and the open ends vinyl cover integrated into the apparatus are spaced to allow for natural air circulation upon the hooks to aid in drying after immersion, thus reducing the risk of the hooks being affected by corrosion.

Abstract: A clip carrier for storing and dispensing semi-automatic cartridge clips which consists of a generally rectangular container having opposite sides, opposite edges and a bottom panel with upper edge flanges that define a longitudinal groove. A cartridge clip sized opening is formed in one edge panel for entry of a cartridge clip to be forced downward against a spring-loaded push plate. A plurality of such cartridge clips can be entered and forced downward until the carrier container reaches capacity.

Abstract: A portable dispenser for beverage containers for use by a vendor. The dispenser comprises a strap assembly and is arranged to be worn like a backpack and includes a housing and a chamber located within the housing. A rack, disposed within the chamber, comprises at least one dispensing chute. The dispensing chute comprises a receiving end to permit the insertion of a plurality of beverage containers therein, an intermediate length for retaining the beverage containers in the chute in single-file relationship and an outlet end. The dispensing chute is arranged to present a successive beverage container to the outlet end upon the removal of a preceding beverage container from the outlet end. The dispenser additionally comprises at least one dispensing port located adjacent the rack. The dispensing port is in communication with the outlet end of the dispensing chute to enable the vendor to remove beverage containers from the dispenser.

Abstract: An aluminum can recycling center for receiving aluminum cans from individual consumers, preparing the cans to be recycled and compensating the consumer for the recycle value of the aluminum comprising coupon display and dispensing, an improved aluminum can sorter and a unique aluminum can crusher is disclosed.

Abstract: A particulate material dispensing system suitable for metering seed for individual rows of a seed sowing drill. The seed sowing drill having a container which acts as a seed hopper. Positioned beneath the container is a metering device. Below the metering device are a number of tubes which are seed outlets to which the metering device feeds the seed it receives from the container. A peripheral guide forms part of the metering device. The peripheral guide is a disc of material that defines an aperture. On the inner walls of the guide is a seed track and an outlet. There are a plurality of seed track/outlet combinations, one for each of the outlets. A vertical-axis rotor fits within the aperture of the guide. The rotor rotating within the aperture causes seed falling from the container into the guide to be dragged down and around the inside walls of the guide. The seeds are guided by a seed track to a guide outlet and into the appropriate seed outlet. At the base of the seed track is a flange.

Abstract: When feeding parts (102) to a mounting machine (A) by using a parts feed cassette (B), prior to parts feed, air is preliminarily supplied to the parts feed cassette (B) to put the parts (102) in neat order, and the parts (102) are preliminarily sent up to a final position in a parts feed route (113). Accordingly, if the parts (102) cannot be securely sent up to the parts feed position (114) in the parts feed route (113) by supplying air (1b) only for a specific limited time for feeding parts (102), the parts (102) can be preliminarily sent forward in neat order, and by the supply of air (1b) for parts feed, the parts (102) can be fed quickly, securely, and stably.

Abstract: An installation head is mounted on a vehicle and moves along and adjacent to a roadway as the vehicle moves along the roadway. The head has a loading station at the bottom of a vertical loading chamber and a slide that slides along a floor to move markers out of the loading station into a setting station. A setting ram forces markers down onto adhesive prepositioned on the roadway. A plurality of heads may be positioned on the vehicle and may form opposite rows for simultaneously installing markers on opposite sides of a traffic lane. An indexed marker that interlocks with adjacent markers to prevent tilting may be used to maximize the reliability of the system. Various types of delivery devices may be used to deliver markers to the loading station. These include a delivery platform or carrousel positioned above the loading chamber to deliver markers down into the loading chamber. They also include a collating tape that delivers markers into the loading chamber through a side opening.

Abstract: A golf ball dispensing device for use in storing and dispensing of golf balls is constructed of a tube which has an upper portion and a base at the bottom. A stack of golfs balls are maintained in the tube under spring bias between a piston which urges the balls upwardly and a ball trap member which retains the top golf ball from dispensing through a nozzle. A cap is attached to the upper portion of the tube and houses a ball ejector assembly which is pivotally connected to the ball trap member below. To disperse a golf ball, a push button is depressed activating the ball ejector assembly which pivots the ball trap member to release the top golf. Simultaneously as the ball trap member releases the top golf ball, a lever pivotally connected to the ball trap member, urges the top golf ball through the nozzle. Upon release of the push button, the spring biased piston urges the next golf ball upwardly into the ball trap member.

Abstract: A backpack carried on the back of a vendor for transporting and dispensing packaged goods, such as food products or other merchandise. The backpack has a back wall, front wall, opposed side walls, a top closure, and a bottom wall defining a generally rectangular storage compartment. The backpack has at least one access opening at a lower end which is accessible to the hand of the vendor wearing the backpack. A plurality of packaged goods are supported in a vertically descendable disposition by a support member or receptacle installed in the storage compartment which has a lower portion disposed adjacent to the access opening and is configured to support the lowermost one of the packaged goods adjacent to the access opening such that it can be manually removed by the vendor while the backpack is being worn.

Abstract: An extension bar for hand-drawn golf carts comprising an S-shaped bar member having a substantially rectangular cross-sectional shape and an upper and lower surface; a handle member attached to a first end of the S-shaped extension bar; an interconnect mechanism attached to a second end of the S-shaped handle, the interconnect mechanism including a clamp fitting having a curved contact surface, the clamp fitting being rotatably connected to a screw member; a score card holder assembly mounted to the upper surface of the S-shaped bar member having a scorecard support surface, a clip mounted to the scorecard support surface for holding a golf score card and a hinged clear cover member pivotable into a first position covering the score card support surface; a plurality of tee holders positioned on the upper surface of the S-shaped bar member; and a golf ball dispensing assembly including a curved transparent ball chute mounted to the lower surface of the S-shaped member and having an insertion aperture for inser

Abstract: An article dispensing and positioning device is disclosed in which a plurality of rectangular articles such as dominos or the like are placed on a flat surface in a plurality of parallel rows and in evenly spaced relationship with each other in each row. In one embodiment, the device includes a plurality of article dispensing assemblies mounted in a unitary housing which is capable of being propelled along the flat surface, preferably by motor mounted in the housing. In another embodiment, each article dispensing assembly is an integral unit, a plurality of which can be removably attached together to form a plurality of rows of dominos or the like.

Abstract: A pill dispenser is provided, comprising a container constructed to hold a plurality of pills, the container including an upper portion and a lower portion; an inclined baffle disposed within the container separating the upper portion from the lower portion, wherein the baffle has an aperture; a first opening in the lower portion; a pill holder, slidably disposed within the first opening and sized to fit through the aperture, for holding a pill located in the container; and an exit port in the upper portion aligned with the inclined baffle, wherein the exit port is sized to allow the pill to exit the upper portion. A pill release mechanism is provided within the pill holder to dislodge the pill from the pill holder by pneumatic pressure once the pill has risen above the baffle. Sensors are located on the exit port to detect the presence of a dispensed pill, which is recorded by an attached computer.

Abstract: A bead drawing kit includes a plurality of beads and a drawing board. A bead setting tool having a container for holding a supply of beads and having a push rod for ejecting the beads may be used to set beads on the drawing board. The drawing board includes a base member, a holding plate, a positioning plate and a base cover. The base member has a looped upright surrounding wall and a horizontal base plate disposed in the surrounding wall. The base plate has a periphery connected to the surrounding wall and is formed with a plurality of lower holes that are arranged in rows and columns for passage of the beads therethrough. The holding plate is made of a resilient material and is provided on the base plate. The holding plate is formed with a plurality of slits, each of which is aligned with a respective one of the lower holes in the base plate and forms at least two resilient fins on the holding plate for holding releasably one of the beads.

Abstract: A dispenser for flexible sheets, especially end wrap papers. The dispenser is designed to be worn on the arm of a user or to be strapped to a stand. The dispenser comprises a box for holding a plurality of the sheets. At least one flap is connected to the bottom or at least one of the sides of the box and projects inwardly. Sheets are adapted to be disposed in the box on that side of the at least one flap that faces away from the bottom. Two flaps can also be provided on the top of the box, with each of these flaps extending from an opposite side half way toward the other side. Each of these top flaps opens in an opposite direction. The top flaps define a slot that permits individual sheets to be held between them and to be individually withdrawn from the box.

Abstract: A backpack carried on the back of a vendor for transporting and dispensing individual cans or bottles of a beverage, has at least one thermally insulated generally rectangular storage compartment configured to hold a plurality of cans or bottles of a beverage in vertical descendable disposition, a closable lid at the top end of the backpack, and at least one access opening disposed at a lower end of the backpack in a position accessible to the hand of the person wearing the backpack.

Abstract: Distributor of the type comprising ball storing means and an articulated arm supplying a ball to the striking area. According to the invention, the ball storage means consists of a prismatic housing including, adjacent to each of its ends, supporting devices causing the bottom thereof to slope downwards in the direction of its open downstream end, which delimits an outlet for the passage of only one ball, its arm being articulated about a pivot pin in the housing. The distributor comprises a longitudinal chute, the upstream end being longitudinally closed, but having an opening for the distribution of a ball, while the upstream end is configured in the shape of a scoop for seizing a ball. Spring return means are placed between the housing and the arm to bring said arm into a substantially vertical position, once a ball is released.

Abstract: A golf cart ball dispenser comprising: a rigid tube having a small interior diameter and having a large outside diameter, the tube having an elongated upper linear extent, the tube having a lower curved portion, the curved portion having a radius of curvature with the center of curvature located laterally offset from an intermediate portion of the upper linear extent, the curved portion having an opening on its upper extent, the opening being of a length greater than the small diameter and a width greater than the small diameter; and an end cap at the end of the curved portion remote from the upper linear extent to retain golf balls therein.

Abstract: A tissue carton especially adapted for use in automobiles is disclosed. The carton contains a pre-folded (such as c-folded or v-folded) interfolded clip of tissues which dispenses in a pop-up fashion. The tissues are dispensed through the upper edge of the carton. The carton is thin and wide to fit in a variety of locations within an automobile. The carton can also be provided with a hook-and-loop fastener to affix the carton to a convenient surface within the vehicle.

Abstract: The present invention provides a fisherman's bait and tackle box which is compact and contoured to comfortably fit about the fisherman's waist when attached to a belt worn by the fisherman. The wearable box of the present invention organizes and provides easy access to fishing supplies and accessories, thereby eliminating the time consuming problem of searching through a conventional tackle box or vest, especially when re-rigging a broken leader while the fisherman remains wading in the water. A plurality of separate compartments neatly organize accessories such as fishing leader, bait, fishing lures, split-shot, and fishing hooks, for instance. The fishing leader is fed through a hole in the front of the present invention and can be cut at a desired length by a cutter located under the leader. Pushing a spring-tensioned dispenser button dispenses a single split shot. A rod holder is mounted on the box to permit both hands to be free to re-rig a broken leader.

Abstract: A roll of gum label comprising a base plate having a first side, a second side, an upper extent and a lower extent, and a major aperture formed through the base plate intermediate the upper and lower extents. A U-shaped resilient clip has a closed upper end, an open lower end, a first leg and a second leg, with the second leg of the clip coupled to the first side of the base plate. An axle has a hollow threaded interior, first end, a second end and a cylindrical surface therebetween. The first end of the axle is adapted for registration with the major aperture of the base plate.

Abstract: The invention relates to a portable dual advance dispenser for a supply of linered tape material having an adhesive tape mounted in separable strips on a release liner. The dispenser includes a frame for supporting a supply of linered tape material and a dispensing apparatus for dispensing desired portions of the linered tape. The dispensing apparatus includes a rotatable liner dispensing member which directs a portion of the liner in a different direction from the adhesive tape, a rotatable adhesive tape material dispensing apparatus for dispensing the adhesive tape, a separation member to separate the liner from the adhesive tape, and a drive transfer mechanism which causes interaction between the rotatable adhesive tape material dispensing apparatus and the rotatable liner dispensing member. If the user selects a first dispensing option, adhesive tape is pulled from the adhesive tape dispensing apparatus, and the liner is advanced through the liner dispensing apparatus.

Abstract: A spray container storage and retrieval system encompassing both an apparatus and method enabling quick, safe retrieval of a spray container from a holster.In a first embodiment, a spray container with a forward trigger is stored in a specially designed sleeve having a special surface for securing the forward trigger from the discharge position. In a second embodiment, a flanged sleeve facilitates the springing displacement of a spray container having a safety flap over the discharge button and is intended to be used with a flap holster, and with a spray container which has no discharge button which can be utilized with a specialized structure on the sleeve. The third embodiment includes an open holster having an inwardly disposed locking groove which engages a pin collar fitted about the upper portion of a spray container, which can be re-used on subsequent spray containers by removing it from the used spray container and re-installing it on the new spray container.