Abstract: A belt-attachable holder for a fishing rod is provided. An upper portion forms an integral belt-attaching means. A lower portion is suspended from the upper portion and includes a substantially stiff planar member. A coil is provided to have at least one full turn sized to receive the fishing rod when the coil is in a relaxed state. The coil has first and second ends that are fixed to the stiff planar member. A sleeve of flexible material is open at a top portion thereof and is sized at the top portion to receive the fishing rod. The sleeve terminates at a substantially closed bottom maintained in a fixed relationship to the lower portion a vertical distance below the coil. The top portion has its perimeter aligned with and supported by the one full turn of the coil such that the fishing rod can be inserted into the sleeve through the top portion and the one full turn. The weight of the fishing rod causes the one full turn of the coil to tighten around the fishing rod along with the top portion of the sleeve.

Abstract: A device for carrying elongated ski equipment in which two ends of an elongated flexible strap are attached to form a closed loop having an outer pocket at a bottom end thereof. The outer pocket is adapted to receive one end of the elongated ski equipment. A stabilizing tie strap attached adjacent a top end of the closed loop is adapted to secure the elongated ski equipment to the closed loop. The outer pocket and the tie strap are attached to the elongated ski equipment on opposite sides of a center of gravity of the elongate ski equipment so that the center of gravity of the elongated ski equipment remains substantially below the level of a person's shoulder when the closed loop is suspended from the person's shoulder.

Abstract: This invention is a portable support apparatus comprising a mounting frame or yoke which can be supported about the hips of a worker or be attached to a machine or robot. A pivoting assembly pivots a rod having one end secured to the pivoting assembly to adjust the rod angle relative to the mounting yoke. A head assembly attachment means is secured to the rod at its other end, and is adjustable to a plurality of pitch angles relative to the rod to facilitate contact with the surface to be worked on. A head assembly is attached to the rod which may support a variety of material-removing devices including scrubbers, brushes, and scrapers, all of which can rotate circularly or eccentrically or vibrate to facilitate removal of material from surfaces. The head assembly also may include fluid projection nozzles, and vacuum apertures for connection to vacuum systems for removal of materials. The head assembly may also be adapted for use as a tool for the application of various substances on a surface.

Abstract: An improved archery quiver mounting device is provided which includes a base support member and a quiver mounting arm. The base support member includes an attaching arrangement for attaching the mounting device to the belt or waistband of the archer. In addition, a clevis device having bifurcated legs is provided for pivotally receiving the quiver mounting arm. The mounting arm has an aperture to receive a tension adjusting bolt which has a convenient hand knob for quickly adjusting the friction between the clevis parts and the mounting arm so that the mounting arm can be positionally adjusted in any desired position. The opposite end of the mounting arm has a number of properly placed mounting holes for attaching the coupler flange for a standard quiver mount whereby a quiver can be quickly and easily attached to the arm. The mounting arm can be bent inwardly toward the leg of the archer so as to properly position the quiver during use.

Abstract: A portable wet paint brush holder which is formed by a substantially rectangular bottom panel, vertical front and rear walls, and substantially rectangular side walls forming an enclosure with a top opening for receiving the brush portion of a conventional paint brush having the handle extending in an upward direction. One of the side walls of the holder is substantially vertical, but the other is outwardly inclined from the vertical at the bottom by an acute angle of the order of thirty degrees so that the enclosure top opening is larger than the bottom portion. A flexible clip is attached to the rear wall adjacent to the angled side wall and the top of the rear wall for holding the paint brush handle and a flexible hinged gripper extends from the rear wall at the top for securing the holder to an external object such as the painter's belt or to a ladder strut or the lip of a paint can.

Abstract: A two-piece belt-attached fishing rod holder comprising a flap upper portion to serve as a belt-attaching means and receptacle through which to thread the lower rod support flap. The areas of the upper portion and lower rod support flap that intersect on the rear side of the upper portion contain Velcro or any hook and barb fastener strips which are used as a means to secure the two pieces together while affording the full range of adjustability contained within.

Abstract: A device for allowing a person with use of only one arm, either right or left member, to operate a fly rod, casting rod, or spinning rod efficiently. The device is equipped with a fishing rod holder and a clamp holder which receives a removable clamp to assist the fisherman by holding the line or fishing tackle.

Abstract: A support system to be worn by a person who is required to carry heavy loads on one shoulder. The support system includes a strap arrangement that transfers part of the load from one shoulder to the other shoulder so that the load is balanced between the two shoulders. Additionally, the system provides a shock absorber for supporting loads spaced forwardly of the shoulder, thus leaving the load-carrier's hand free to merely guide the load instead of supporting the weight of the load with his free hand.

Abstract: A paint brush carrier is provided for holding a paint brush, comprising a pocket clip, a flat member pivotally connected to the pocket clip, a handle clip attached to the flat member for clipping the handle of the paint brush, and a paint brush container attached to the flat member for holding the brush end of the paint brush.

Abstract: A generally horizontally disposed U-shaped holder is provided including a pair of laterally registered and spaced apart generally horizontal and parallel arms interconnected at one pair of corresponding ends by a bight portion extending therebetween. The bight portion includes a structure for support of the holder from a waist encircling belt with the arms spaced along and projecting horizontally outwardly from the belt. The arms include registered upwardly opening notches formed therein for cradling longitudinally spaced portions of a fishing rod handle therein. Also, structure is provided for releasably retaining fishing rod handle portions in the aforementioned upwardly opening notches against upward displacement therefrom.

Abstract: A gun vest including a pocket assembly which receives the butt end of a gun stock to partially support the gun while it is being carried and fired. The gun vest includes a torso portion, a shoulder portion, a leg portion and the pocket assembly. The torso portion is designed to be worn about the midsection of the person. The shoulder portion extends upward from the torso portion and is designed to be worn about one shoulder of the person. The leg portion extends downward from the torso portion and is designed to be worn about one leg of the person. The torso portion includes waist straps and the shoulde portion includes shoulder straps for releasably fastening the gun vest about the person The pocket assembly includes a flexible extension member and a pocket which receives the gun butt. The extension member has a first end which is attached to the torso portion of the gun vest. The pocket member is attached to the second end.

Abstract: A walking cane is yieldably attached to a user so that it may be recovered without bending if dropped. The attachment does not interfere with ordinary use of the cane in walking. A spring-loaded retractable chain in a reel attaches removably to the user's belt. The free end of the chain holds an "S" hook. The hook attaches to a grommet on a strap that encircles the cane and fastens adjustably about the cane with a hook and loop type fastener. A rubber "O" ring slides over the cane to snugly engage the cane above the strap. The "O" ring prevents the strap from riding up the cane during use of the device.

Abstract: An improved body harness for firmly supporting the butt end of fishing rod while big game fishing in a standing position. The harness comprises a rigid, unitary body member having a central portion adapted to engage the front of the fisherman's thighs and a pair of curved side portions that project from the opposite sides of the central portion so as to extend around the sides of the fisherman's thighs. The harness includes straps for holding it in position on the fisherman and is formed with a centrally located socket for receiving and holding the butt end of a fishing rod.

Abstract: A fishing rod holder which mounts on the hinged lid of a tackle box and allows the lid to be opened and closed without disturbing the rod holder. A mounting base is bolted on top of the tackle box lid and receives one or more rod holding brackets which are latched to the base in a manner permitting them to turn to track a fish. Each bracket is a C-shaped device having a wire gate which closes its open side after the rod has been passed through it and into the bracket. The brackets can be removed from the base and stored in the tackle box when not in use.

Abstract: A fishing harness and rod belt or holder is disclosed intended for use in standup fishing of large salt water game fish. The system comprises a kidney belt in the order of six inches or more in width and of length sufficient to extend around the back and over the hips and includes a belt portion which extends across the front of the fisherman near his waist to hold the kidney belt portion in position and to allow the spreading of load over the large area of the fisherman's lower back. Internal stays in the kidney belt help to stiffen the kidney belt and spread the load. Suspended from the end regions of the kidney belt are a plurality, e.g. two adjustable length straps from which a rod belt or holder is suspended over the fronts of the legs of the fisherman. The rod belt or holder includes a recess or cup with a pin therein for holding the butt end of a game fish rod of the type which has a recess or other means to engage the pin of the rod belt pin and cup.

Abstract: A sporting apparatus support device for the handicapped having a front support plate and a back support plate which are adjustably attached to each other with belts so as to securely sandwich the wearer is disclosed. An across-the-shoulder strap extending from the front support plate to the back support plate is also provided and an outwardly and upwardly extending bar from the front support plate is provided for attaching a fishing rod holder, a gun rest, or a camera support. A pivotal bar rod lock and a line and hook vise is also disclosed.

Abstract: A length of elastic tubing carries a tool chuck key inserted at a free end of the tubing. The tubing is provided at its remaining end with a mounting arrangement for clamped engagement with the electrical cord serving a chuck equipped power drill. The elastic tubing permits the key and the mounting arrangement to be in frictional engagement with tubing end segments.

Abstract: A quiver holder for archery bows which includes a small attachment plate permanently fastened to a bow handle and a quick attach-detach lug and socket arrangement on a bow quiver to cooperate with the attachment plate requiring no screws or bolts or other fastening device to secure the quiver.