Abstract: A storage apparatus is provided. In one example embodiment, the storage apparatus may be mounted on a utility vehicle. The storage apparatus includes a lid assembly and a side door assembly.

Abstract: A golf glove drying apparatus is provided. The apparatus includes a selectively expandable and contractible sleeve having an airflow path therethrough. A mounting device is provided for mounting the sleeve to a golf cart.

Abstract: A device including a wooden, metal or plastic substrate having at least a back surface, a front surface, and a depth portion located between the back surface and the front surface. Further, the device includes an indentation having a length and a width on the front surface, wherein the length is longer than the width and the length is oriented perpendicular to the depth portion. Further still, the device includes an attachment apparatus connected to the back surface, wherein the attachment apparatus is for attaching the device to an object, such as a golf bag. Yet further, the device includes an adjustable strap connected to the device and traversing at least the width. Thereby, the device allows one or more items, such as a pen, pencil, cigar or cigarette, to be placed in the indentation and securely held in place by the adjustable strap, such as an elastomeric band.

Abstract: An improved golf bag that upon frontal opening promotes the pivoted gravitational falling and forward, limited angular displacement of a plurality of tiered racks adapted to receive and maintain stationary placement of a plurality of golf clubs therein, thereby providing convenient and organized frontal presentation and accessibility to a variety of golf clubs, and wherein the golf bag is adapted to be seated and secured to the rear of a golf cart without external harnesses or straps, thus permitting the bag to extend beyond the rear of golf cart and provide free frontal access to the contents thereof.

Abstract: A container holder typically including a concave portion which is formed on an outside of a utility vehicle and which is configured to be positioned forward of a driver's seat. A container may be put into or taken out of the container holder. The container holder has a pad configured to inhibit a container accommodated therein from disengaging from the container holder. When a small item is accommodated in the container holder, the pad serves as a lid.

Abstract: A golf club carrier includes a support (10) for a golf bag, a first hitching point (16) at a bottom of the golf bag support, and a second hitching point (13) at a top of the golf bag support. A hitch frame (50) is also provided.

Abstract: A stable and lightweight golf cart comprises: an elongate frame has a front fork having a lower forked portion attached to a front wheel, a central portion pivotably attached to a front portion of the elongate frame, and a top portion carrying a steering member; a drive means and rear driven wheel attached to a rear portion of the frame; and, two laterally extended balance wheels attached to and carried by a central portion of the frame. In use the balance wheels are positioned outwardly thereby maintaining the golf cart in an upright position. In a preferred aspect of the invention the golf cart frame comprises a platform and each of the balance wheels are attached to one end portion of an arm having an opposite end portion which is hingably attached to a rear of the central portion of the platform so that the balance wheels may swing laterally outward from the platform to an in-use position.

Abstract: A basket assembly for a three-wheel pushcart having a leg brace includes a clamp for attachment to the brace. The clamp has a block with a notch for receiving the top of the brace. The block has bore extending from its top to its bottom and opening into the notch and another bore extending from one side of the block to the other. A clamping plate, for engagement with the bottom of the brace, is secured to the block by a first threaded fastener passing through the bore. A basket is releasably attached to a supporting bracket attached to the clamp and has an openwork box adapted for support by forwardly facing hooks at the bottom of a lower segment of laterally spaced members of the supporting bracket. A second threaded fastener extends through each apertured flange and the other bore to attach the bracket to the clamp.

Abstract: A golf bag well arrangement on a golf car includes a receiving area adapted to receive at least one golf bag in a secure position. A first support surface is arranged on the receiving area and defines a first plane. A second support surface is defined on the receiving area and defines a second plane. A first retaining wall extends between an outer boundary of the first support surface and an inner boundary of the second support surface. The first plane is parallel and offset to the second plane.

Abstract: A golf cart trunk has a trunk enclosure (1) affixed to at least one support component (2) proximate aft of a seat (3) of a golf cart (4). The trunk enclosure includes a predetermined door (7) that is openable, closable and lockably closed with a lock (32).

Abstract: The specification and drawings describe and show the present invention in the form of a tray designed to accommodate the snug installation of an associated or desired cooler. The tray is further designed to be installed on the steering column of a vehicle, such as a golf cart vehicle. Optionally, the upstanding side walls and front wall of the tray portion can have drink holders.

Abstract: A container for a golf car has a connector for connecting a golfing accessory to the container. The connector comprises a pair of notches formed in the container for receiving a pair of clips formed in the golf accessory. The golfing accessory is solely supported from the container by the connector and permits non-interfering use of the container and the golfing accessory when the golfing accessory is attached to the container.

Abstract: A covered trash receptacle system for vehicles such as golf carts is described. The system typically includes a trash receptacle main body having a hollow interior into which trash can be placed. The main body includes a lid connected to the main body with a hinge system that prevents the lid from opening past a certain point so that the system can be operated and emptied with one hand. The main body sits within a cradle that is fixed to the floor board of the vehicle. The main body can be easily placed into and taken out of the cradle as needed.

Abstract: A dash box is provided in a recreation vehicle including an occupant area, a cowl extending forward of the occupant area, and first and second spaced-apart front support posts extending upwardly from the cowl. The dash box includes a housing adapted for mounting between the first and second support posts of the vehicle. The housing includes joined walls which define a plurality of divided compartments for holding and storing items. The compartments are readily accessed by an occupant seated in the occupant area of the vehicle. A cowl-engaging stabilizing base carries the housing, and has a generally wedge-shaped portion adapted to fit within a space between the first and second support posts and a rear edge of the cowl.

Abstract: A device for securing and conveniently holding an electronic device, such as a cell phone, in a golf cart includes a holster adapted to removably receive a clip of the electronic device. Preferably, the holster includes upper and lower apertures adapted to receive a portion of an alligator clip of the electronic device therethrough, as well as an open-ended slot on the face thereof which is adapted to receive a swivel on the electronic device therein. An anchor is attached to the holster and is adapted to be inserted into a golf ball holding compartment of the golf cart for securely supporting the device and electronic apparatus relative to the golf ball holding compartment. Typically, the anchor is a semi-spherical cradle configured to hold a golf ball therein, which together frictionally hold the device within the golf ball holding compartment of the golf cart.

Abstract: A motorized golf cart for movement over a ground surface comprising a motor, a vertical golf bag bay, and two golf club carrier hitches. A vertical golf bag bay is provided, i.e., a bottomless bag bay without a horizontal support plane.

Abstract: A dispenser is provided for holding and dispensing a fill material into a divot hole on a golf course. The dispenser has a container, a spout releasably attached to an end of the container and dispersing means for dispersing the fill material within an interior of the dispenser. A holder for dispenser is provided with protrusions that engage the dispenser in a manner where the dispenser is spaced the holder. The holder is provided with a universal mounting surface that permits attaching the holder to a golf car in a variety of positions. A mounting plate for the holder and brackets are also provided.

Abstract: A sports equipment cart includes a first ball dispensing tube having upper and lower ends and defining a bore extending therebetween. The first ball dispensing tube defines an upper ball receiving aperture and a lower ball dispensing aperture. A pair of wheels are rotatably mounted to the first ball dispensing tube adjacent the lower end thereof. The first ball dispensing tube includes a handle for manually pulling the tube between desired locations. A second ball dispensing tube of substantially similar dimensions may be connected to the first ball dispensing tube in side-by-side relationship. A third ball dispensing tube of smaller dimension may also be connected to the first dispensing tube for holding smaller sized balls.

Abstract: A motorized golf cart with a detachable golf club carrier includes a motorized golf cart for movement over a ground surface. The golf cart has a motor and a first hitching device at an exterior of the golf cart. The detachable golf club carrier has a handle, a carrier body, a golf club bag, at least one wheel and a second hitching device. The golf club carrier and the motorized golf cart can be hitched together without lifting the golf club carrier.

Abstract: A motorized golf cart includes a motor for driving the golf cart, a driven actuator, and a first hitching device, the actuator connected to the first hitching device for moving the first hitching device between a first position and a second position.

Abstract: A golf bag is provided with a dual strap carrying device designed so that the golf bag may be suspended from both shoulders. The golf bag is oriented transversely across the back of the wearer and includes a liquid refreshment pocket for holding a bottle in an upright position accessible to the hand of the wearer. For example, when worn by a right handed user, the bottle pocket, which is on top of or near the ball pocket is easily accessible to the wearer's left hand. The bottle will be held in an upright position adjacent the wearer's left side for right handed golfers, and may be reached by the left hand without difficulty. The bottle pocket is configured to tightly hold the bottle against the bag, such that the bottle is in an upright position when the bag is worn across the back. The bottle pocket could include vent holes for draining any condensation or other liquid which collects in the bottle pocket. The bottle pocket is sized to fit standard size bottles.

Abstract: A storage cabinet for use on a golf cart has a body having an upper compartment and a lower compartment. The body is removably attached to and supported by the golf cart. The upper compartment has an upper closure member. The lower compartment has a lower closure member releasably attached to the lower compartment. Each closure member can be hinged to its respective compartment. The body may have a platform between the lower compartment and the golf cart to raise the lower compartment. The lower compartment has shelves. The shelves may be removable or fixed. Removable shelves can be placed at various heights within the lower compartment. The upper compartment is a thermally insulated container, or holds a thermally insulated container.

Abstract: A thermally insulated cooler adapted to attach to the front of a motorized golf cart. The cooler having a top wall, a bottom wall and a sidewall wherein the top, bottom and sidewalls are made of flexible, thermally insulating material. The cooler rests on the front face of the golf cart's body and provides a thermally insulated storage area for items. The cooler includes a connecting mechanism for detachably connecting at least one edge of the top wall to a corresponding edge of the sidewall to allow access to the storage area.

Abstract: A rack 10 is provided which is removably attachable to a vehicle V through a hitch receiver and can support multiple golf bags G thereon. The rack 10 includes a tongue 30 which can pass directly into a hitch receiver on the vehicle V or through an intervening adapter 20. A mast 40 extends up from the tongue 30. A cross bar 50 extends horizontally from an upper end 42 of the mast 40. The mast 40 and cross bar 50 are configured to support an upper portion of golf bags G which are carried upon the rack 10. The cross bar 50 preferably can be extended or collapsed as necessary to provide support for a varying number of golf bags G upon the rack 10. A beam 70 is pivotably attached to the mast 40 adjacent the tongue 30. The beam 70 pivots between two orientations including a substantially horizontal orientation and a substantially vertical orientation. A central platform 90 is supported upon the beam 70. Two side platforms 100 are slidably supported relative to the beam 70.

Abstract: A pocket assembly is removably attached to a generally tubular body of a golf bag. The pocket assembly includes a receptacle with a pair of pockets for holding golf accessories. An upstanding rib is formed on the body, and spring clips are provided on the receptacle for gripping engagement with the rib to position the pocket assembly at a selected location on the body. When the pocket assembly is attached to the body, the receptacle straddles the rib and the pockets are disposed on opposite sides of the rib. The spring clips may be disengaged from the rib so that the pocket assembly may be removed from the body and relocated to another selected location on the body. Straps attached to the spring clips are wrapped around the body, and hook and loop fasteners are used to fasten the straps together.

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: The invention is an improved trailer adapted for golf equipment. The preferred embodiment has a chassis with wheels having a braking and suspension system and a trailer tongue with a hitch to attach to a motorcycle or a golf cart. An aerodynamic housing provides insulated storage accessed by a hingedly mounted seat. The housing also contains a golf bag seat with means to support and secure a plurality of golf bags. A collapsible or detachable roof, signal lights, additional storage baskets, and a golf ball washer can also be added. The brakes can be configured to activate when the roof or a seat back is raised. The invention can be easily, economically, and efficiently manufactured and marketed using many components already manufactured for use on prior art golf carts.

Abstract: This invention resides in a portable cooler that is removably attached to a golf, pull cart for easily and efficiently transporting ice, food, beverages and other items over a golf course by individuals playing golf. The portable cooler has a top wall that is slightly tapered downwardly from the front to the back, a right wall and a left wall that are spaced apart and mutually converge from the front wall to the back wall. A bottom wall is horizontal and is tapered inwardly from the front to the back of said wall. The back wall is tapered inwardly from the bottom wall to the top wall and a front wall is tapered outwardly from the bottom wall upwardly toward the top wall. An access flap is positioned over an opening in the top section of the front wall and is positionable to cover or uncover said opening. The walls of the cooler when joined together form an interior cavity for the storage of various items.

Abstract: A beverage holder assembly for mounting to a framing member. The beverage holder assembly pivotably attaches to the framing member, whereby the beverage holder assembly maintains an open top liquid container, placed therein, in an upright position despite changes in the orientation of the framing member.

Abstract: A dashboard attachment system for a specialty vehicle is described. A rail having first and second ribs located on front and rear edges thereof that are separated by a center portion of reduced thickness. A C-shaped mounting clip forms part of an accessory such as a bag hook, mirror, or cup holder that are secured by the C-shaped mounting clip to one of the ribs. A steering column support bracket including a C-shaped clip and a tubular receptacle for a steering column is provided. The rail is supported by rail supports that are anchored to the dashboard. The rail is finished by right and left end caps that have U-shaped rib interconnecting the first and second ribs on opposite lateral ends of the rail.

Abstract: According to the present invention, a storage compartment for the rear end of a speciality vehicle is provided. The storage compartment has a primary compartment that is slidably mounted to the vehicle body. Sub-compartments are pivotally connected to the side walls of the primary compartment. The sub-compartments are pivoted from a closed position wherein the sub-compartments overlie a base portion of the primary compartment to a open position wherein the sub-compartments are pivoted on a pivot connection to a position wherein they are outboard of the base. A deck lid is provided to enclose the storage compartment.

Abstract: A method for increasing golf course revenues through increased sales of consumable items, comprising the steps of stocking a golf cart with a supply of consumable items prior to a golfer's use of said golf cart in a golf outing, taking inventory of said supply of consumable items contained in said golf cart at the end of said golf outing to determine what items were consumed by said golfer, charging said golfer for the cost of the consumable items consumed by said golfer during said golf outing, and restocking said golf cart with a supply of consumable items, using an apparatus comprising: a base section having insulation means, an inner and outer surface, a substantially closed bottom end, an open top end, one or more slotted flanges disposed on said outer surface of said base section for fastening said apparatus to a golf cart, and an inwardly tapered ledge disposed horizontally on said inner surface of said base section near said base section's upper edge; a removable pull-out container configured to fit w

Abstract: The present invention provides a caddy for holding and washing golf balls. The caddy includes a plurality of enclosure walls defining a cavity. At least one of the walls has openings allowing fluid to enter the cavity to clean the golf balls. Top and bottom openings are also provided to allow balls to be placed into and removed from the cavity, respectively. In one embodiment, the bottom opening is closed by a door to prevent balls from leaving the cavity. In a second embodiment, a deformable elongated opening retains the balls in the cavity. The opening can be deformed by the application of a force to allow balls to selectively be removed from the cavity. A connector is also provided to secure the caddy with a support structure.

Abstract: A golf cart with a desk system including a cylindrical support column configured in appearance to a steering column with a lower end securable to the floorboard of a golf cart to extend essentially parallel with the steering column of the golf cart but laterally offset therefrom and locatable in front of and above the passenger seat. A golf cart desk has an enlarged generally rectilinear lower section with a lower plate and peripheral side plates secured to the upper end of the column through the lower surface of the lower plate. A smaller generally rectilinear upper section has an upper plate and downwardly extending side plates. A hinge couples the upper and lower section for selective opening and closing of the upper section with regard to the lower section.

Abstract: The golf bag holder of the present invention includes a vertically adjustable clamp which is mounted to a horizontal support member. The clamp is provided with a vertical slot for insertion of a bolt. The bolt is inserted through the slot in the clamp, through a bore in the horizontal support member, and then is threadedly engaged with a nut. When a golf bag is placed adjacent to the horizontal support member, the clamp is lowered onto the lip of the golf bag. Once properly positioned, the clamp is fixed in place by tightening the nut on the bolt.

Abstract: A golf bag attachment system for transporting golf clubs is taught. The golf bag system uses a golf car having an attachment strap to secure the golf bag to the golf car. The attachment system includes a strap attachment device coupled to the golf bag for receiving and forcibly retaining the attachment strap to secure the golf bag to the golf car. A further strap is provided along with a further strap attachment for attaching the further strap to the golf bag and carrying the golf bag with the further strap. The attachment device includes a tightening device for detachably securing the attachment strap to the attachment device. The tightening device can be rotatable and can be rotatably advanced toward the attachment strap. The tightening device thus forcibly retains the attachment strap by pressing the attachment strap against the golf bag. Additionally, the tightening device can compressibly secure the attachment strap. The tightening device can be a wedge which can be a pivotable wedge.

Abstract: An adjustable scoreboard mounting arrangement, which includes a positioning block fastened to a hollow main rod member in a golf cart, a scoreboard detachably fastened to the positioning block, and a locking lever pivoted to a bottom stem at the scoreboard and turned between a horizontal position where the scoreboard is firmly maintanined engaged with the positioning block, and a vertical position where the scorebard is disengaged from the positioning block and allowed to be rotated with the locking lever to the desired angle.

Abstract: Briefly stated, the present invention is a golf bag attachment system for transporting golf clubs adapted for use with a golf car having a golf car attachment device to secure the golf bag to the golf car. The system includes a first strap having a first strap attachment for attaching the first strap to the golf bag and a second strap coupled to the golf car attachment device. A second strap attachment is coupled to the golf bag for receiving and retaining the second strap to secure the golf bag to the golf car attachment device. The second strap attachment can be a conduit through the golf bag or around the periphery of the golf bag. The golf bag can include at least one partition for dividing the golf clubs into a plurality of groups of golf clubs and the conduit can pass through the interior of the partition.

Abstract: An improved basket assembly includes a supporting bracket for mounting on a motorcaddy used by golfers to transport their clubs around a golf course and a basket releasably secured to the bracket. The bracket has a pair of arms extending from its upper end whose ends are provided with axially aligned openings for receiving a threaded fastener for attachment to the motorcaddy. The basket has a handle with portions which serve to secure the basket to the bracket. These portions have a particular angular relationship which accommodates parts of the motorcaddy which tend to project directly above the basket itself.

Abstract: The present invention 10 discloses a device which attaches to the upper exterior of a golfbag 14 and is used to secure golf club covers 18 and the golf clubs 16 therein in the vicinity of the top of the golfbag so that the user 12 can have ready access. The present invention 10 discloses a device which has multiple spring-loaded tensioning lines 22 which lines are connected by connectors 28 to the top of the individual golf club covers 18. The lines 22 are lockably extendible and retractable having clip-like fasteners 26 which can be attached to the top of the golf club covers 18 so as to secure the golf club cover 18 in close proximity to the top of the golfbag 14. The housing 11 of the device is attached to the golfbag 14 by a belt 24. An alternative embodiment is disclosed wherein the housing of the present invention is molded into the golfbag 14.

Abstract: A scoring board mounting arrangement includes a mounting frame fixedly mounted on the main rod member of a golf cart, a scoring board covered with a hinged cover plate and having a front end pivoted to a front end of the mounting frame, a coupling member coupled between the scoring board and the mounting frame and moved between a first position where the scoring board is closely attached to the mounting frame, and a second position where the scoring board is lifted from the mounting frame and retained in a horizontal position, and retaining means provided at the mounting frame to hold the coupling member in the second position.

Abstract: A scoreboard for attachment to a golf trolley comprises an adjustment member and a holding member. The holding member is pivoted on the adjustment member. An adjustable pulling rod is movably passed through the adjustment member and urged by a spring. The pulling rod has a pulling part and engaging protrusions spaced apart on a rod portion opposite the pulling part. The holding member has confining parts and confining gaps on bottom. When the engaging protrusions engage the confining gaps, the holding member is located on a not-in-use position. And when the protrusions engage the confining parts, the holding member is located on an in-use position where the holding member forms a proper angle with the supporting shaft of the trolley. The adjustable pulling rod is pulled from the pulling part for disengaging the protrusions, and for permitting the holding member to be pivoted on the adjustment member.

Abstract: A golf bag carrier suitable for carrying golf bags external to a motor vehicle equipped with a standard square tube trailer hitch receptacle permanently mounted to the frame and under the rear bumper of said vehicle is described. The golf bag carrier consists of a substantially rectangular pan assembly upon which the golf bag is vertically placed; a trailer hitch shank which is telescopically received by the standard square tube trailer hitch receptacle mounted to the motor vehicle, said shank being affixed to the bottom of said rectangular pan assembly; a second standard square tube trailer hitch receptacle affixed to the bottom of the rectangular pan assembly and coaxial with its trailer hitch shank, a vertical member detachably attached to the rectangular pan; and a horizontal member detachably attached to the top end of the vertical member and having a plurality of horizontal support arms for stabilizing the golf bag being transported.

Abstract: A bag cradle includes a cradle body mounted on a rod member of a golf cart, the cradle body having an recessed horizontal top wall adapted to support a golf bag, and a strap fastened to the cradle body for securing a golf bag to the recessed horizontal top wall of the cradle body, wherein the cradle body has to two supporting arms respectively smoothly curved from two opposite ends of the recessed horizontal top wall for supporting a golf bag on the recessed horizontal top wall of the cradle body, the supporting arms each having an end notch; the strap has a first end fastened to a belt fitting at the end notch at one supporting arm, and a second end inserted through the end notch at the other supporting arm and secured in place by hook and loop materials thereof.

Abstract: This invention is directed to a removable golf cart cushion for placement on a side rail of a golf cart to provide both protection from the side rail, space for advertisement, and convenient holders for various golf accessories. The golf cart cushion includes a fastener, such as a hook and loop fastener, formed on opposite edges of the removable cushion. The cushion is folded over the side rail, and the hook and loop fasteners on the opposite edges engage to maintain the cushion in place.

Abstract: A trunk caddie is provided as a block of resilient yet firm material adapted to rest on the bed of a car trunk. The block has at least one arcuate depression therein that slopes across the width of the block, so that a golf bag cradled in the depression will have its heel in contact with the bed and its mouth elevated therefrom.

Abstract: New and improved strapping for a new and improved strapping system and method of strapping a golf bag to a cradle of a golf bag carrier so as to have taut strapping which is connected to the golf bag and the bag carrier and prevents rotation of the bag and strapping relative to the cradle. The strap or straps of the strapping are made of back to back woven loop tapes with napped loops of the type used for hook and loop re-closeable fasteners with the straps of the back to back tapes having loop material extending for the full length of the opposite sides of the straps and end segments on the end portions of the strap, the end segments having hooks extending outwardly from the side of the strap to enable the end portions of the straps to be doubled back to make connections to a cradle or to the shoulder strap D-ring of a golf bag or a similar independent ring type member. The connecting loops are adjustable to adjust the effective length of a strap and the tautness of the strap across the bag.

Abstract: A holder attachable to a golf cart for holding a scorecard protected from the rain, a timepiece, and/or a beverage container such as a can or a cup. The holder includes a generally planar panel and a cover pivotally attached to the panel. The cover has an outer surface provided with a pair of resilient clips which define a first location for holding a scorecard. The panel has a top surface provided with a pair of resilient clips which define a second location for securing the scorecard. The cover is pivotal between a closed position covering the second location for holding and protecting the scorecard during rain and an open position for recording a score on the scorecard.

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: A carrying apparatus for use with a vehicle having a rearwardly projecting hitch engaging portion and capable of supporting an elongate article such as a golf bag containing a plurality of golf clubs. A substantially horizontally disposed and planar shaped base supports a lower end of the elongate article and includes an upwardly projecting edge extending around a perimeter of the base. An elongate support is secured at a lower end to the base and extends upwardly therefrom so as to terminate at an upper end. A cross member is secured at a location proximate the upper end of the elongate support and includes a first laterally extending support portion and a second opposite and laterally extending support portion for engaging an upper end of the supported elongate article.