Abstract: An accessory strap fixing structure is disposed on a portable electronic device to assemble a accessory strap. The accessory strap fixing structure includes an assembling slot and a rotor. The assembling slot is recessed on the portable electronic device. The rotor is rotatably assembled within the assembling slot and divides the assembling slot into two opening portions to assemble the accessory strap. The invention also discloses a portable electronic device having the accessory strap fixing structure.

Abstract: A miniaturized attachment mechanism for attaching a lanyard to a cell phone, MP3 player or other portable device having a hole in its outer casing is disclosed. The miniaturized attachment mechanism can have one end permanently fastened to a lanyard, and can include a spring-loaded ball detent within a hollow shaft. The hollow shaft diameter can be about 3 millimeters or less, while the diameter of the ball within the hollow shaft can be about 2 millimeters or less. The hollow shaft can be inserted into the casing hole such that the ball detent secures the mechanism to the casing until a pin release is used. In another embodiment, the miniaturized attachment mechanism can include a 1 millimeter shaft having a groove at an insertable end, while the casing encloses a two hole E-ring mechanism adapted to lock onto the groove when the shaft is inserted into the casing hole.

Abstract: An exemplary strap for a portable device includes a hollow ring portion, two elastic members, two connecting strings, two blocks, and a strap attachment coupled to the connecting strings. The ring portion includes at least one restraint with a through hole defined therein. The elastic members are fixed within the ring portion. The connecting strings are coupled to the elastic members respectively, pass through the through hole and stretch out of the ring portion. The blocks are positioned respectively at joints of the elastic members and the connecting strings, and restrained within the ring portion by the at least one restraint for preventing the elastic members from being excessively stretched.

Abstract: A bag carrying device that allows an individual to carry multiple retail store style plastic bags and/or any other type of bags with handles so the bags can be carried hands-free to allow a person to use keys or carry other items with their hands without dropping the bags. It is preferable made of light weight plastic and comfortably fits over the individual's shoulder. The “U” shape conforms to or rests on the shoulder with each side running down to form a generally V-shaped or J-shaped hook where the bags are seated. The bags are secured with a slider clip, which slides down to engage the hook portion and secure the bags in place. The part that drapes over the shoulder can include a cushion portion attached to it for comfort.

Abstract: A wearable food holder includes a container portion having multiple walls defining an interior volume; a tray portion, the tray portion being movable relative to the container portion from a closed position to an open position to access the interior volume; one or more spikes, the spikes being positioned within the interior volume of the container portion when the tray portion is in a closed position; and a mounting means for mounting the food holder to an article for wearing by a person.

Abstract: A firearm holster is provided which retains a weapon with a laser or light attachment. The holster is generally formed from a hard material and has a cavity open at the underside of the firearm barrel. The holster may include safety features such as a locking tab, securing strap, or muzzle post.

Abstract: An ambidextrous firearm sling having a transverse webbing piece having a first end adapted to removably engage a first sling swivel near a forward end of a firearm and a second end adapted to removably engage a buttloop webbing piece is disclosed. The sling has a top webbing piece attached at a first end to the transverse piece and adapted to attach at a second end to the buttloop webbing piece. The buttloop webbing piece provides first and second mating ends and is adapted to encircle the buttstock of a firearm and engage the buttstock circumferentially by engagement of the first and second mating ends. The buttloop webbing piece is secured against transverse movement along the length of the buttstock by an attached anchor strap with a hook and loop fastener adapted to removably engage a second sling swivel on the buttstock.

Abstract: A gun cover with a securing assembly comprises a waist plate at an inner side thereof; and an enclosure for defining a gun groove; the enclosure having an inner lateral plate and an outer lateral plate; the inner lateral plate having a through hole for receiving an elastic tenon which protrudes from an interior of the gun groove; the elastic tenon having a press portion; the press portion being installed between the inner lateral plate and an inner side of the waist plate and projects out of an upper side of the outer frame.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for holding articles, such as keys, which is attachable to a person's clothing, handbag or a purse, and wherein a physical or electronic tether is used to allow the user to use the articles stored thereupon without removing them from the holder or from their clothing, handbag, purse, briefcase or other hand carried item. The tension on the tether is manageable by the use of a tension management system, so that the tension of the tether will not damage the article or the mechanism that the article is used with and the article is tracked by use of the tether so that the user does not lose the article. Infrared, radio frequency, and transponder and polling versions of the invention are also disclosed.

Abstract: A strap holding structure (200) for an electronic device (100), which includes a body (20), a cover (10). The body has a knuckle (22) formed at one end thereof. The knuckle has a middle board (226) formed therein. The cover has a barrel (12) formed at one end. The strap holding structure includes a latching element (30) and a strap holder (40). The latching element is attached to the cover at one end. The strap holder has a pole (424) at a first end of the strap holder. A groove (444) is circumferentially defined in an outer wall of the strap holder and two notches (442) are axially defined in the outer wall thereof. The strap holder is engaged in the knuckle and the barrel. The latching element is received in the groove and the middle board is received in the notches.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for retaining an article of clothing, such as a jacket or coat, relative to a wearer. The apparatus can have a central portion, a first shoulder loop with first and second ends coupled to the central portion, a second shoulder loop with first and second ends coupled to the central portion, and a mechanism, such as a pair of jaws or a coupling flap, for retaining and supporting an article of clothing relative to the central portion. The method can have the wearer dispose his or her arms through the shoulder loops and retain an article of clothing using the retaining and supporting mechanism.

Abstract: An information handling system lock and carrying strap provides a carrying mode to transport the portable computer and a security mode to secure the portable computer to a fixed object. A cable has attachment devices coupled to each end and operable to couple to a portable computer so that the cable acts as a carrying strap. The cable further secures the information handling system to a fixed device to prevent theft by attaching one cable end to the information handling system and the other end to a fixed object. In one embodiment, the attachment device include a secured unlocked position to allow convenient use as a carrying strap and a secured locked position to allow locking of the device with a key.

Abstract: A cradle that secures a removable device, a body, two side surfaces and two face surface are provided on one face surface, and a movable hook is provided on the other face surface. At least one of the surfaces which has a different designation than the surfaces on which the tabs and hook are located, is equipped with a button, one end of which is equipped with a first slide surface. A slider is provided whose one end has at least one second slide surface and whose other end engages the movable hook(s).

Abstract: Equipment for holding golf outfits which includes a main body board with a connecting member to attach the main body board to a belt of a golf player. Holding members are attached to a front side of the main body board from two ends to form a vertical receiving hole to permit a tee to pass through the hole and be held in position. An elongated hole is formed through the main body with the elongated hole to receive a divot restoring tool with an upper portion of the divot restoring tool being visible.

Abstract: A weight system for a scuba diver that has a pocket for housing a weight with an opening on the bottom and a releasable flap for covering the opening. When the releasable flap is in a closed position. the opening is covered to keep a weight in the pocket, and when the releasable flap is in a released position, the opening is uncovered to allow the weight to fall out of the pocket due to gravity. The apparatus also includes a way for opening one end of the releasable flap and attachment devicesto secure the pocket to an underwater diving harness.

Abstract: An improved cellular phone has a longitudinal slit 11 cut in an outer case or cover of a cellular phone or a longitudinal pole 12 provided thereon. One end of a strap having a clipping device attached to the other end thereof is movably fitted in said slit or connected to said pole. The improved cellular phone permits its user to transmit and receive messages while keeping the cellular phone anchored to a pocket or other part of a persons clothes.

Abstract: A portable cloth holder device 8 including a cloth 50 made of moisture absorbent material selectively connected to a cord attached at it proximal end to a spring-loaded reel mechanism 25 located in an outer housing 9. The outer housing 9 is selectively attached to the user or to a support surface via an adjustable clip 18. The cloth 50 can be selectively extended by pulling the distal end of the cord 30 from the outer housing 9. The cord 30 is sufficient length so that when the cloth 50 is pulled and fully extended, moisture and perspiration can then be removed by the user from his or her head, legs, and arms when the outer housing 9 is attached to the user's waist. When the user has finished drying the body, the cloth 50 retracts and automatically returns to its resting position inside the outer housing 9. The cloth 50 may be easily removed from the cord 30 for washing.

Abstract: The present invention is that of a new and improved device capable of securing a firearm, with an incorporated trigger guard designed specifically to prevent accidental discharge of the weapon. The device also has an incorporated belt clip allowing the device to be freely attached to a belt or a pair of pants worn by a user. The device also has an incorporated gun barrel holder, allowing an additional securing means for a weapon that is placed within the present invention. A cloth cover on the gun barrel holder will insure that the barrel of any weapon placed into the present invention will remain clean. The device also includes a rear mounted strap allowing any weapon placed within the device to be securely positioned in a non-flexible position.

Abstract: A combined work-belt with detachable pouches for holding small tools and supplies, and an organizing pouch storage unit. The work-belt is made from strong, flexible material and includes a plurality of apertures with grommets extending along its length. Each of the pouches has two heavy duty metal hooks for supporting the pouch on two of the apertures. The organizing pouch storage unit also contains a plurality of apertures for accepting the hooks of the pouches. Each of the pouches has a storage location on the unit with indicia provided to indicate the contents of the pouch normally stored at that location. The pouches are provided in various shapes and sizes for holding hardware, tools or supplies and include two apertures along their bottom edge, for consecutively attaching another pouch to the bottom of the first pouch. This consecutive attachment can be repeated several times such that a plurality of pouches is suspended from a single pouch location on either the storage unit or the work-belt.

Abstract: A speed square holder including an elongated vertically disposed body member having a top spring clip and a bottom spring clip offset and connected by an intermediate portion. A top mount is pivotally attached to the top spring clip and a bottom mount is pivotally attached to the bottom spring clip. Spring biased top and bottom lever buttons are pivotally attached to the intermediate portion and are disposed in contacting relationship with the respective top and bottom mounts. In use, the top spring clip is positioned over a tool belt or nail pocket with the top lever button in contact with the top edge of the belt or pocket. Downward pressure on the top spring clip forces the top button up and forces the pivoting top mount open to receive the edge of the belt or pocket. The speed square is then positioned over the bottom spring clip in contact with the bottom button. Downward pressure is applied to force the bottom button down and force the bottom pivot mount open to receive the square.

Abstract: A camera housing includes a front cover part and a rear cover part which have two adjacent end portions provided with respective concavities that similarly extend inward to define adjacent concave surfaces of the two end portions. The two end portions continue over the concavities to form adjacent ribs spaced from the concave surfaces to permit an accessory for the camera housing to fit between the ribs and the concave surfaces. The accessory has at least one fastener that fits between the ribs and the concave surfaces and engages the ribs to hold the ribs together in order to prevent the front and rear cover parts from separating at the two end portions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for providing a decorative covering for a flower pot. The method includes the step of providing a decorative covering assembly comprising a header assembly and at least one sheet of material detachably connected to the header assembly. The header assembly is secured to a holder assembly such that the decorative covering assembly is supported by the holder assembly and at least one sheet of material can be detached from the header assembly. At least one sheet of material is detached from the header assembly and is disposed about at least a portion of the flower pot to provide a decorative covering for the flower pot.

Abstract: A socket retainer and utility belt for using same to allow maintenance or construction personnel to quickly identify and gain access to a particularly sized socket. The present invention provides a socket retainer, preferably adapted to be worn on a utility belt, wherein a plurality of socket retainers are strung from the utility belt, with each socket retainer being adapted to hold a particular socket. Each socket retainer includes a mechanism for retaining a socket thereon, and a mechanism for releasing a socket therefrom when it is so desired by the worker. As opposed to prior art systems, the present system increases the efficiency of the worker in that less time is required for searching for the socket of interest.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for providing a decorative covering for a floral grouping. The method includes the step of providing a decorative covering assembly comprising a header assembly and at least one sheet of material detachably connected to the header assembly. The header assembly is secured to a holder assembly such that the decorative covering assembly is supported by the holder assembly and at least one sheet of material can be detached from the header assembly. At least one sheet of material is detached from the header assembly and is disposed about at least a portion of the floral grouping to provide a decorative covering for the floral grouping.

Abstract: A scabbard for carrying a baton on the torso of a user in a manner such that the baton may be quickly released from the scabbard and placed into use. The baton includes a handle to be grasped by the user having a first end portion which is releasably secured to the scabbard. The scabbard includes an elongated strap adapted to be worn about the torso of the user having a first end and a second end. The first end includes a means for fasting the strap to an article of clothing or equipment worn by the user. The second end is likewise adapted to be retained by a belt or other clothing or equipment worn by the user, preferably proximate to the waist of the user. A retaining means such as a snap is affixed to the second end of the strap, which releasably attaches to a complementary structure in the end portion of the baton. A loop is also provided which is attached to the strap between the first and second ends.

Abstract: A universal pager caddy comprises a transverse bar having a pivotal pin connected at one end and a locking catch at the other end to engage the free end of the pin. A downwardly extending support member is mounted to the opposite side of the bar at each end curving outwardly and then downwardly in a substantially U-shaped configuration. The pager caddy is pinned to clothing in whatever location the user deems appropriate eliminating the traditional belt mounting. A pager clip is then readily inserted between the bar and the support member with the member engaging the back of the pager case securely holding the pager in a convenient selected location.

Abstract: A socket retaining mechanism to allow maintenance or construction personnel to quickly identify and gain access to a particularly sized socket. The present invention provides a socket retaining mechanism, preferably adapted to be worn on a utility belt, wherein a plurality of socket retaining mechanisms are strung from the utility belt, with each socket retainer being adapted to hold a particular socket. Each socket retainer includes means for retaining a socket thereon, and means for releasing a socket therefrom when it is so desired by the worker. As opposed to prior art systems, the present system increases the efficiency of the worker in that less time is required for searching for the socket of interest.

Abstract: A carrier for protective sports helmets having ear holes is disclosed. The carrier is also capable of carrying other types of equipment. The carrier is a telescopic pole of two sections with a compression knob which allows the pole to be locked at a particular length. A fabric strap with swivel hooks is attached to a ring at either end of the pole. The fabric strap has a pad which makes the invention easier to carry on the shoulder of the user. The user will detach one end of the fabric strap and slide the telescopic pole through the ear holes of the protective helmets. The user will then reattach the fabric strap and use the fabric strap to carry the pole and helmets.

Abstract: An eyeglasses holder including an elongated flat plate having upper and lower ends, front and back sides, and a slot adjacent to its lower end extending therethrough from the front side to the back side and including legs joined by a bight and with the legs defining a post therebetween and terminating in a pair of holes closely adjacent to the lower end of the plate. A hanger is attached to the back side of the plate at the upper end thereof for hanging the plate in a pendent position on the pocket of an article of clothing, on the dashboard or interior of a vehicle, on a piece of furniture, or on another convenient support. A flexible O-ring of resiliently flexible material is releasably extended through the bight and thence slidable along the legs into the holes where it is wrapped around the post.

Abstract: A holder for weapons that include a barrel with a through opening and a trigger guard. A main late assembly has a perpendicularly extending fixed base portion at one end and a movable base portion slidably mounted thereon to accommodate barrels of different dimensions. A pin receivable within the through opening is rigidly and perpendicularly mounted on the movable base portion. A pivotally mounted trigger guide assembly partially houses the trigger guard and, with the pin, supports the weapon when the holder is mounted to a flat surface.

Abstract: A body-mounted camera support which includes a generally ring-shaped, neck-encircling member to which a camera support assembly is pivotally connected. The camera support assembly includes a support platform for supporting the camera, a platform supporting track extending outwardly from the neck encircling member for slidably supporting the support platform, and a gripping handle assembly pivotally connected to the track for gripping by the user to quickly and easily position the track and the camera platform both elevationally and directionally relative to the user's body. When the camera is not in use, the camera support assembly depends downwardly from the neck encircling member and rests comfortably against the user's upper body. When the photographer desires to use the camera, the camera support assembly can be quickly raised and pointed by gripping the gripping handle assembly.

Abstract: An apparatus configured for mounting a casino issued slot club member card. The apparatus includes a card mount backing surface having side and bottom card lip retaining elements and an attached stretchable elongated coil member having a swivel mounted normally closed openable end piece. By opening this end piece, a slot card can be mounted to the piece through a preexisting hole in the card. The card mount has an upper back safety pin with a swivel connection used to attach the mount to a user's clothing.

Abstract: A holder for a weapon to be concealed beneath a user's garment that includes an elongated support plate member with a base portion at one end, a central portion extending at an angle with respect to the base portion and an upper portion extending from the central portion at an angle with respect to the central portion and the upper portion being in substantial perpendicular relationship with respect to the base portion. A front guiding plate member is perpendicularly mounted to one of the lateral edges at the upper and central portions. A rear guiding plate perpendicularly is mounted to the other lateral edge on the central portion and cooperatively positioned to substantially coincide with the trigger area of said weapon. A clip assembly for removably attaching the holder to a user's garment and the clip assembly being securely mounted to said front guiding plate.

Abstract: A carrying body preferably of a size to be worn by a child and preferably in the form of a fanny pack, having an anchor strap attached inside the carrying body providing an access length and a retaining strap which can be looped around the access length at one end and holding a child's amusement device at the other end. The retaining strap and amusement device can be stored inside the carrying body and can be accessed when it is desired to play with the amusement device. Therefore, the amusement device can be stored, and not lost when not in actual use.

Abstract: A painter's accessory holder is disclosed for holding painting accessories, such as a caulking gun, sandpaper, glazing compound and a bladed tool on a base member that is attachable to a belt worn by the painter. The accessory holder includes a caulking gun bracket attached to the base member configured to accept a caulking gun, the caulking gun finger guard engaging a portion of the bracket to securely hold the caulking gun in place, while at the same time rendering it easily removable. A sandpaper bracket is attached to the base member to clamp sandpaper between the bracket and the base so as to be securely but removeably held and readily accessible to the painter. The device also may include a pouch attached to the base member to hold a glazing compound and a bladed tool bracket to hold bladed tools, such as putty knives, etc.

Abstract: A belt-mountable tape dispenser operable with one hand for the retrieval and cutting of a predetermined length of tape from a spool of tape mounted to the dispenser. The tape dispenser includes a frame fabricated from a malleable material to accommodate conforming the frame to the waist of the wearer. Belt clips on each end of the frame releasably mount the frame to the belt. A strut extends downwardly from the frame and rotatably supports a reel upon which the spool of tape can be mounted. A cutter assembly and a cutter shield are removably attached to the strut. The cutter assembly and the cutter shield are adaptable to being mounted to the strut for either a left-hand operation or a right-hand operation. The placement of the reel below the frame prevents the pulling and tearing forces imposed on the tape from dislodging the tape dispenser from the belt.

Abstract: A wearable infant carrier. The carrier is a type of durable shirt having a front portion and a back portion which is removably attachable to the front portion. The carrier can be slipped on over the wearer's head so that the front portion is draped across the wearer's torso and the back portion extends from the wearer's shoulders along the back and around opposing sides of the wearer for attachment to the front portion to form a sitting support with the front portion. After the carrier is secured upon the wearer, an infant can be placed between the front portion of the carrier and the wearer's torso so that the infant sits in suspension upon the sitting support with the infant's legs straddling the sitting support. The carrier thereby holds the infant sandwiched between the front portion of the carrier and the wearer.

Abstract: A clip-on towel is disclosed for use in sports and other activities where a readily accessible towel is advantageous. A first embodiment of the clip-on towel includes a clip portion that fits through an aperture in a towel portion and is adapted to engage the waistband of a user. The clip portion is attached to the towel by way of a restricted aperture thus eliminating the need for employing fasteners to attach the clip to the towel. A second embodiment includes a clip that is sewn to the towel and features a break away finger portion. If excessive force is applied to the clip, the towel breaks away from the user. The clip can be reassembled after breaking away inasmuch as it is designed to non-destructively separate.

Abstract: A workman's belt supported nail coil rack is formed by an inverted T-shaped member having its bar portion substantially horizontally disposed and its stem elongated for receiving a plurality of nail coils in superposed relation. One end of the T-bar is elongated and turned at right angle to form an upstanding leg which is riveted to a workman's utility belt tool holding pad for supporting the nail rack laterally of a user.

Abstract: A carrying bag for mail or other heavy objects which has a pair of open topped compartments (20) upon which a number of pockets (36) are attached. A flap (38) covers each open top and a back connecting girdle (42) joins the compartment together. A quantity of belt loops (40) are connected to the compartments as well as the back connecting girdle and a belt (46) penetrates the loops thus placing the compartments one on each side of the hips of the carrier distributing the weight evenly. A front coupler (54) is attached permanently on one side to a compartment and is detachable from the other compartment on the opposite side completely encompassing the carrier around the waist. Optionally suspenders (56), shoulder straps (58) or a weight bearing vest (60) is attached to the belt for sharing the weight with the wearer's shoulders.

Abstract: A lanyard made of a weavable, braided material having a loop at one end fashioned by turning the end of the lanyard braid back upon itself and a second end of the lanyard having a loop fashioned by turning the end of the lanyard back onto itself and inserting the end into the braid of the lanyard and fastening both with a common metal ferrule and further containing a metal ring held within each end loop.

Abstract: A fast draw holster having an open front supports a handgun with a bore penetrating pin correlated with the caliber and with opposed sides compressively engaging the barrel. A spacer positoned forwardly of the pin prevents intermittent and non uniform pressure contact with the front lower edge of the holster upon withdrawal of the handgun. A ratchet mechanism attaching the holster to a belt supported fender permits the degree of vertical alignment of the holster to be adjusted commensurate with a shooter's preference.

Abstract: A lanyard made of a weavable, braided material having a loop at one end fashioned by turning the end of the lanyard braid back upon itself and the second end of the lanyard having a loop fashioned by turning the end of the lanyard back onto itself and inserting the end into the braid of the lanyard and fastening both with a common metal ferrule and further containing a metal ring held within each end loop.

Abstract: A holster for use with a handgun having an open ended barrel, the holster being formed of a support structure having a generally horizontal base member with an interchangeable elongated barrel receiving member affixed to and extending upwardly from the base member and configured to removably telescopically receive the open end of the barrel of a handgun, and elongated guide members affixed to the base member at each end and extending upwardly therefrom, the base members and barrel receiving member being substantially in a common plane and dimensioned to be received in a pocket or pouch so that the holster apparatus comfortably supports a handgun in a pocket or pouch in a way so that it can be readily withdrawn.

Abstract: A device for coupling two or more items such as luggage, which includes a longitudinal length of material with first and second groups of snaps at each end thereof for looping the longitudinal ends of the longitudinal length of material and a third group of snaps intermediate the ends for the purpose of forming an interior loop of the longitudinal length of material and thereby increasing/decreasing the length of the longitudinal length of material.

Abstract: There is disclosed a garment supporting system in which a garment hanger having an aperture in the hooklike neck thereof is employed in combination with an elongated flexible tie having a less flexible segment located along its length, a gripping ring located at one end and a ring member at the opposite end to provide a system which permits transport of a plurality of garments in a controlled and facile manner.

Abstract: A tool carrier has a frame formed from a closed wire loop which includes a tool insertion portion having spaced side rail members connected by an arcuate end bar. An attachment portion of the frame has spaced attachment rail members each connected by a ninety degree bend with one of said side rail members. A clip portion of the frame includes a pair of spaced clip members connected by an arcuate connecting bar, with each of clip members connected by a 180 degree bend with one of the attachment rail members to form a resilient frictional clip for securement to an article of apparel of an individual. A variety of different removable receptacles are disclosed for removable securement in the tool insertion portion of the frame. The various receptacles may be utilized to carry small articles, scissors, and a variety of other tools. The tool carrier frame is dimensioned to receive a conventional hammer with the receptacle removed from the tool insertion portion.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a utility belt comprises a belt adapted to be worn around the waist of a wearer, and a number of belt components removably mounted on the belt. Included among the number of belt components is a flexible pouch arrangement with a number of expandable pockets having a puncture resistant interior surface. The flexible pouch arrangement can be composed of a fabric, such as a nylon mesh, coated with a puncture resistant material, such as poly-vinyl chloride, that has sufficient stiffness to retain the shape of the pouch arrangement. The flexible pouch arrangement can also include a first pocket having an outer wall and a pair of loops affixed to the wall. A detachable pocket includes a pair of pressure adherent, or Velcro, strips corresponding to the pair of loops. The detachable pocket can be removably mounted on the first pocket by engaging the Velcro strips about a corresponding one of the loops.

Abstract: A utility hook for a painter or the like includes a clip having a pair of downwardly extending member defining a belt-receiving space therebetween for attaching the hook to a painter's belt. An upwardly extending member is connected to the outer of the downwardly extending members, and defines a bail-receiving area for receiving the bail of a paint bucket therein so as to suspend the paint bucket from the hook. The upper end of the upwardly extending member has a shoulder for receiving and retaining a paint brush thereon by engagement with an opening conventionally provided in the handle of a paint brush. The upper end of the upwardly extending member has an indentation for use in prying the lid from a paint bucket, and the lower end of the inner clip member has a slot forming a claw for use in pulling nails from a wall prior to finishing.

Abstract: A device for carrying skis comprises a flexible strap (12) formed at one end with a pocket (22) to receive the ski ends and having at the other end of the strap (12), fastening means (28, 30) adapted to grip the skis. The device allows the skis to be carried substantially vetically with the strap (12) over the user's shoulder and is formed of plastics webbing material to be foldable, when not in use, to approximately pocket size. The pocket (22) mouth is unrestricted and can be arranged for simple insertion of the skis without the need to guide the pocket (22) by hand.