Abstract: An electric stretching/collecting device for a parasol including a touch switch, a remote control circuit, a motor driving mechanism, a manually operated clutch mechanism and a ratchet damper mechanism. A motor serves to drive the motor driving mechanism to wind or unwind a cord for stretching/collecting the parasol. When the crank is switched, a clutching effect is provided to change the electrically driving operation into a manually driving operation. Therefore, the stretching/collecting device of the parasol is able to achieve double uses of manual and electric operation for conveniently stretching or collecting the parasol face.

Abstract: A strap roller device for rolling up cargo straps more quickly and with little effort. The strap roller device includes a base having a mounting bracket and a tubular member having open ends and a bore extending therethrough and being securely attached to the mounting bracket, and further includes a strap take-up which includes an elongate member having a longitudinal slot in a first end thereof and having a recessed portion which is rotatably disposed in the bore of the tubular member, the strap take-up also including a handle support member and a handle member used to rotate the elongate member for taking up the cargo strap received in the longitudinal slot.

Abstract: A storage system is provided for organizing, handling, and storing small electrical appliances with powercords and adapters, in an orderly and efficient manner for ease of access, and especially for handling and storing loose powercords. The system comprises a powercord storage tool, and an appliance storage container. The powercord storage tool provides efficient device for gripping, winding, and retaining a powercord. It also provides a device for attaching the tool, with powercord on it, to an electrical appliance, and alternately for attaching the tool, with powercord on it, to the outside of the appliance storage container. The appliance storage container provides a device for storing the appliance inside, and a rack on the outside for attaching and holding the tool, with powercord wound thereon, onto the outside of the container.

Abstract: The present invention provides a floor board compressing apparatus and method of use for compressing and tightening a plurality of abutting floor boards. The apparatus has a reel rotationally engaged in a reel housing. An inextensible and flexible tape coiled on and attached to the reel extends to a first hook which attaches to the first end of the boards to be compressed. A second hook is pivotally attached to the reel housing and attaches to the opposing end of the floor boards. A handle which is pivotally engaged to the reel is used to turn the reel within the reel housing so as to draw the first hook toward the second hook. The reel housing preferably includes a plurality of holes and the handle provides a locking peg. After winding in all of the flexible tape by turning the handle, the handle is then rocked on its pivot for engaging and disengaging the locking peg with any one of the locking holes. After the tape has been tightened and locked into place, the reel housing is pushed laterally.

Abstract: A telecommunications cable reel that is comprised of a top cover, a bottom cover, a winding plate, and a telecommunications cable of which, the bottom cover and the top cover are the congruent halves that form the enclosure. The top cover has a winding plate opening at the center that is utilized for the placement of a winding plate. At the two sides of the bottom cover and in alignment with the terminal holders of the top cover are the terminal holders that provide for the placement of the terminals at the two ends of the telecommunications cable and at the center of bottom cover is a spindle that is utilized to mount the winding plate. The reel is utilized to bind and roll up the telecommunications cable is situated at the center of the winding plate. The telecommunications cable reel herein is physically compact, conveniently portable, can be utilized and rewound simply and quite rapidly, making the cable reel herein very suitable for utilization with both notebook computers and desktop computers.

Abstract: A spooling device for load straps comprising a spool, which at one end portion is freely rotatably supported and is formed as a projection and has a centrally passing axial bore for receiving an axle, at the end opposite the free outer end of the spool, the axle is drivingly connected to a manual crank, the spool formed with a V-shaped notch tapering radially towards the bore, and the axle provided with a radially directed, strip-shaped clamping jaw, whose free edge extends parallel to the axis of rotation of the axle/spool and forms the carrier of the axle, for affecting and rotating the spool, the surface of the clamping jaw of the axle, facing the direction of the rotation, and the opposite clamping jaw surface defining the spool notch, form a co-operating clamping surface pair by which the strap end is clamped and kept clamped during the entire spooling operating as long as the cranking is kept up.

Abstract: A caddy for storage and transportation of a heavy-duty electrical extension cord, the caddy comprising a reel mounted inside a protective container. A cord is wound on the reel for storage and subsequently unwound for use, the tendency for tangling and twisting characteristic of hand-coiled cords is avoided. Storage inside the container protects the cord against damage during transportation.

Abstract: A storage system for organizing, handling and storing small electrical appliances with powercords and adapters, in an orderly and efficient manner for ease of access, and especially for handling and storing loose powercords. The system comprises a powercord storage tool, and an appliance storage container. The powercord storage tool provides efficient means for gripping, winding and retaining a powercord. It also provides means for attaching the tool, with powercord on it, to an electrical appliance, and alternately for attaching the tool, with powercord on it, to the outside of the appliance storage container. The appliance storage container provides storage of the appliance inside, and a rack on the outside for attaching and holding the tool, with powercord wound thereon, onto the outside of the container. The tool also provides manual guiding and direct sensory feedback to the operator of the tension on the powercord while it is being wound onto the powercord storage tool.

Abstract: A fire hose winding apparatus. The apparatus includes an elongated, horizontal frame, or extension arm, having an inner end detachably coupled to a fire truck, or other available support. A horizontal spindle extends transversely from an outer end of the frame. A hub assembly is mounted for rotation on the spindle and threadably secured thereon with a fastener knob. The hub assembly includes a centrally positioned hub and a plurality of radially extending hub arms. Hose arms are detachably and adjustably coupled to the outer ends of each hub arm. The outer extremity of each hose arm is provided with an L-shaped hose catcher bracket. The hose arms are set at a predetermined radially extending distance from the hub, to provide a support and forming frame for the fire hose. A cranking handle is detachably coupled to a selected hose arm. An end portion of the fire hose is placed over one of the catcher brackets, and the handle is rotated to wind successive layers of hose over the form provided by the brackets.

Abstract: A portable hose reel cart has a folding handle that is pivotable between an in-use position and a storage position. The cart includes a pair of spaced apart side frames members having a base portion. A rotatable spool is positioned between the side frames and is operably connected thereto for rotation of the spool about an axis of rotation. A folding handle assembly has a pair of spaced apart mounting arms and a gripping portion extending between the mounting arms. Each of the mounting arms is associated with a respective one of the side frame members and the spool is positioned intermediate the mounting arms. The mounting arms are lockable in the handle in-use position by latches that engage their respective side frames. A pair of wheels is mounted to the cart at the base, generally vertically below the handle gripping portion, when the handle assembly is in the in-use position.

Abstract: A hand held strap winder has an oval, planar base with a hand grip, a hub on which the strap is wound and a strap guide aligned on the major axis of the oval base.

Abstract: A strap rolling device (10) having a roller (12) which has a roller crank (12A) and a roller head (12B) each positioned at opposite ends thereof. The roller head (12B) has a roller head base (12BA) securely connected to the roller crank (12A). The roller head (12B) further has a roller head strap connector (12BC) securely connected to and extending outwardly at an approximate perpendicular angle from the roller head base (12BA). The roller head (12B) further has a roller head strap grip (12BB) securely connected to and extending from the roller head strap connector (12BC) at an approximate perpendicular angle in an approximate parallel configuration to the roller head base (12BA) forming a roller head slot (12BD) therebetween which functions to accept at least an end of the strap therein. The strap rolling device (10) having a connector (14) which has a connector shaft (14A) having a connector shaft eyelet (14AA) positioned at one distal end functioning to rotatably accept the roller crank (12A) therein.

Abstract: A screen reeling device includes a frame, an axle, a driving member, an elongated roller, and a biasing member. The frame includes left and right bracket members. The axle has a proximate end mounted to the right bracket member, and a distal end. The driving member is retained slidably and rotatably on the frame and has a right transverse end wall proximate to the right bracket member, and a left end portion. The elongated roller is adapted to be wound with the screen thereon, and includes a left end portion journalled on the left bracket member and an axially hollowed right end portion which is sleeved securely on the left end portion of the driving member to be rotatable therewith. The biasing member biases the right transverse end wall axially toward the right bracket member.

Abstract: An apparatus (11) for storing a cord includes a pair of side panels (12, 13) each having a plurality of retainer cavities (29, 30, 31), a bearing aperture (26) and a pair of mounting bosses (64) formed thereon, a plurality of spacer bars (14, 15, 16) having opposite ends (33, 35, 37) inserted into corresponding ones of the retainer cavities for maintaining the side panels in spaced apart relationship and threaded fasteners (50) attaching the side panels to the spacer bars. A spool (17) for storing a cord has opposite ends (41, 44) rotatably retained in the bearing apertures (26) and slots (68, 69, 70) with cut outs (68a, 69a, 70a) for retaining an end of the cord. A winding handle (18) is attached to the spool (17) by legs (55) engaging retainers (52) on the spool ends (41, 44). Mounting brackets (19) are provided for receiving the mounting bosses (64) and releasably retaining the side panels (12, 13) on a mounting surface.

Abstract: A conventional roll of construction line can be outfitted with a reel having two shoulders connected by a shank through a spool on which the construction line is wound. The shank extends longitudinally from one of the shoulders and is releasably fastened to the other shoulder. A handle is mounted rotatably on either a longitudinal extension of the shank or one of the shoulders. Wedges on the shoulders engage the ends of the reel, and spurs on the shank engage the inside surface of the reel. A brake mechanism on the handle and a removable crank or winding knob are also provided.

Abstract: A necktie positioning box structure comprises a main body, a turning ring, a cover ring, a turning shaft and a fixing clamp. The top part of the main body with an elongated slot has a cover and a turning ring. On the bottom of the main body, is a positioning depressed seat is provided which can coordinate putting a number of neckties in position in the necktie positioning box structure. Below the turning ring is a gear transmission unit composed of two or more gears; the turning shaft and the fixing clamp are located below the turning ring. Such a configuration of necktie positioning box structure will quickly wind the neckties for storage purposes.

Abstract: A dual leverage reel of the type used for fishing is constructed so as to have an effective lever arm of adjustable length. The reel employs a crank arm that includes a pair of detent recesses, one of which is located at a distance from the crank arm axis, and the other which is located on or closer to the crank arm axis. A crank arm extension is rotatably coupled to the crank arm at a crank arm extension axis that is parallel to the crank arm axis. The crank arm extension axis passes through the crank arm equidistant from both of the detent recesses. The crank arm extension axis divides the crank arm extension into a longer section having a free end and a shorter section having a latchable end. A retractable detent pin is mounted on the shorter section of the crank arm extension at the latachable end thereof. The retractable detent pin is located at the same distance from the crank arm extension axis as the distance between each of the detent recesses and the crank arm extension axis.

Abstract: An improved winding device is provided for large scale umbrellas which is disposed at suitable position of the supporting metal rod of the umbrella. A cable is attached to the winding device such that by the winding and unwinding of the cable using the winding device, a runner can be moved up or down such that the stretchers and the associated panel can be extended or retracted. The winding device includes a housing having a hollow configuration, a crankshaft and a winding reel. The metal rod is provided with a shaft hole and the housing is enclosed around to the shaft hole. One side of the housing is provided with openings for receiving a crank handle and a winding reel. The winding device also includes a teethed and spring structure inside the housing which cooperatively exert a braking force on the rotation of the crankshaft, but the force can be overcome to allow movements of the crankshaft in both directions of rotation under force from the crank handle.

Abstract: Lever actuator assembly includes the use of at least one clutch member for providing selective adjustment of the length or tension of a cable. The clutch member provides for a stationary position of a item such as a cable relative to the assembly housing absent any rotational force. Applying a rotational force in a selected manner results in an adjustment through movement of the clutch member relative to the housing. A disclosed embodiment is particularly useful for applications that require adjusting a relative length of a cable.

Abstract: In a high-pressure cleaner (1) including a housing (4) running on wheels (6), a motor-pump unit (2,3) in the housing (4) and a high-pressure hose (13) connecting the high-pressure side (9) of the pump (3) with a cleaning gun (12), a hose accumulator (7), capable of storing the hose (13), is placed within the housing (4), the latter having a slot. (14) for the hose (13). Preferably, the hose accumulator (7) comprises a drum (not shown), on which the hose (13) may be wound by means of a hand crank (8).

Abstract: This invention relates to an apparatus for the storage and withdrawal of an elastically flexible rope material (1), particularly a push-and-pull wire preferably having a circular cross-section and particularly consisting of glass-fiber plastic, preferably for introducing cables, photoconductors, and/or other lines into cable tubes or cable protection tubes or empty tubes, the apparatus comprising a storage drum (2), with the elastically flexible rope material (1) nestling against the inner wall (3) thereof, and a housing (4) having arranged therein a rotational axle (5) for rotationally supporting the storage drum (2).

Abstract: A mesh storage apparatus comprises a conformal mesh member (14), which is attached to a retraction mechanism (10). Because the mesh member (14) has a point of attachment (20), rather than multiple points spread along one of its sides, the force of the retraction mechanism or another applied force collapses the mesh member along its major diagonal (13) into an elongated form, similar to that of a cable, rope, or strap, allowing for easy storage. It, therefore, takes advantage of the contractility of the mesh openings and the behavioral characteristics of conformal material under tension to store the mesh member (14) in a much more compact manner than with traditional storage apparatus.

Abstract: An air hose reel is formed by an upright L-shaped support horizontally journalling an axle having reel forming spokes secured to one end portion for angular rotation in a vertical plane. A tension spring and friction washers surround the axle for retarding free wheeling movement of the reel. Couplings at respective ends of the axle are connected with air hose.

Abstract: A storage system for organizing, handling and storing small electrical appliances with powercords and adapters, in an orderly and efficient manner for ease of access, and especially for handling and storing loose powercords. The system comprises a powercord storage tool, and an appliance storage container. The powercord storage tool provides efficient means for gripping, winding and retaining a powercord. It also provides means for attaching the tool, with powercord on it, to an electrical appliance, and alternately for attaching the tool, with powercord on it, to the outside of the appliance storage container. The appliance storage container provides storage of the appliance inside, and a rack on the outside for attaching and holding the tool, with powercord wound thereon, onto the outside of the container. The tool also provides manual guiding and direct sensory feedback to the operator of the tension on the powercord while it is being wound onto the powercord storage tool.

Abstract: A fishing reel winding and unwinding device by which the line supply spool (or storage spool) is supported on a universal positioning turn table relative to a fishing reel secured to a reel support. The spool shaft is supported on an upright crank shaft and spool holder on a turn table, and the spool shaft is equipped with a crankshaft component for rotating an empty line supply spool thereon as during winding or unwinding a fishing reel. The spool shaft turn table is attached to the turret plate by a screw permitting swivel at 90-degree intervals for diversified winding or unwinding of reels with either left or right hand and either spin, fly or conventional line/reel applications without twisting the line out, but instead, retaining the natural manufactured characteristics of the line in use and in line storage.

Abstract: A case for storing a band-shaped personal ornament provided with a case body which has a cylindrical configuration with an opening portion at one end side and a wall portion at the other end side and has a circumferential wall having a slit window portion parallel with a direction of an axis of the case body. A cap is attached to the opening portion of the case body, and freely rotates toward the circumferential direction and is detachable. A bar for winding a band-shaped personal ornament which approximately coincides with the axis of the case body is attached to an inner face of the cap. A holding portion for holding an end portion of the bar for winding a band-shaped personal ornament is placed at a central portion of an inner face of the wall portion of the case body and the end portion rotates freely. The bar for winding a band-shaped personal ornament bifurcates into a long piece and a short piece between which a part of a band-shaped personal ornament is held.

Abstract: Lever actuator assembly includes the use of at least one clutch member for providing selective adjustment of the length or tension of a cable. The clutch member provides for a stationary position of a item such as a cable relative to the assembly housing absent any rotational force. Applying a rotational force in a selected manner results in an adjustment through movement of the clutch member relative to the housing. A disclosed embodiment is particularly useful for applications that require adjusting a relative length of a cable.

Abstract: A winch wheel for attachment to conventional sailboat winches for trimming sails comprises a crank shaft adapted to be inserted into the winch mechanism, a hub located on the shaft, at least two spokes extending radially from the hub to an outer rim, and an outer rim connected to the spokes. A crank handle is located on one of the spokes. The rim is provided with a resilient foam sheath, to provide comfort and flotation. In one preferred embodiment, the crank handle is selectably movable between a plurality of discrete positions, permitting a user to conveniently select a preferred radial distance from the hub for the crank handle while using the device. One or more half cleats may be provided on the hub to secure a tensioned line.

Abstract: A carpet runner for positioning upon a floor and for permitting rolled storage of the carpet during periods of non-use thereof. The inventive device includes a housing having a slot extending through a front wall thereof. An elongated length of carpet extends through the slot and can be stored upon a spool rotatably mounted within the housing. A crank mounted within a recess in the side wall of the housing permits for manual rolling of the carpet into the housing and onto the spool for storage. Removable indicia plates can be mounted to the length of carpet for permitting customizing of the invention to a particular occasion.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for managing stranded media for hand-working includes a base frame; a vertical spindle unit having a shaft, and first and second flanges. A guide for the media is manually movable during operation of the crank for axially dispersing portions of the media being rewound between opposite ends of the spindle, the guide being selectively held stationary in an intermediate position for dispensing the media through the guide with limited axial displacements of the media from the supply. The apparatus can include a crank on the spindle shaft, part of the frame extending near the crank for manual support of the apparatus while cranking. The guide can be biased in one direction, and a control member coupled to the guide for movement in the other direction in response to downward finger pressure for rewinding with one hand turning the crank and the other hand holding the frame and moving the control member.

Abstract: A reel bearing assembly for supporting a reel in a support frame, the frame having a circular bearing opening having an axially extending cylindrical surface and radially inwardly extending flange and the assembly also including a specially shaped end cap for the reel which, with the configuration of the opening and flange in the support frame, defines a cavity which both radially and axially confines a bearing cage, the end cap having one or more retaining members which engage the flange on the support frame to hold the assembly together.

Abstract: A window blind cord winding apparatus includes an outer housing with a circular spool receiving cavity. A spool is provided that has a circular cord bell receiving cavity. The spool is disposed within the circular spool receiving cavity of the outer housing. The circular cord bell receiving cavity has an inner surface with a gear profile. A closure cap is engagable with the outer sidewall to enclose the outer housing. The closure cap has an exterior surface and an interior cavity. A shaft extends through the closure cap. The shaft has a first end extending into the interior cavity and a second end extending from the exterior surface. A gear is mounted to the first end of the shaft. A hand grip is secured to the second end of the shaft. When the closure cap is placed onto the outer housing the gear engages the gear profile on the inner surface of the cord bell receiving cavity of the spool. Upon the hand grip being used to rotate the shaft, the gear rotates engaging the gear profile to rotate the spool.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to construction line reels used in building construction for layout of true lines between two points and relates in particular to a construction line reel which accommodates more than one gauge of line, which permits line tension control as a means of precluding line tangling and twisting and spool or reel backlash as release or reeling in occurs, permits reeled in line to form tightly and evenly on the spool, increases the ease and speed of reeling in line providing a construction line reel configuration which is easy to hold and control and which may be stored in a nail pouch or coveralls or hooked to a tool belt. This invention also relates to kite flying and will provide storage and control of kite string and control of kites.

Abstract: A Christmas light reel includes a spool housing, a spool disposed within the housing, a crank having a shaft passing through the spool and the housing in a manner such that the spool and the shaft rotate together with respect to the housing. The spool includes a resilient spool cylinder and a pair of cord clips. One cord clip is located at each end of the spool for securing the ends of a string of lights wound upon the spool. The resilient spool is preferably constructed from a plastic foam material and coated with a tacky adhesive.

Abstract: A manually powered fish tape reel attachment apparatus which is used in combination with a conventional fish tape reel for pulling electrically insulted wires through a conduit. The apparatus comprises a frame member with a fixed handle at one end and a tubular member at the other end. An internal hub member is mounted in the middle of the frame member such that the fish tape reel will be fitted thereon and will be rotated by the internal hub member. The fish tape itself is fed through the tubular member. The frame member has a ratchet mechanism which is a ratchet type device attached to a gear mechanism which is attached to the internal hub around which the fish tape reel fits. The ratchet mechanism can be rotated and due to the ratcheting effect of the ratchet, can create excess pressure and force on the rotational motion. In an alternative embodiment, the hub member is mounted onto a crank axle which in turn is mounted on bearings attached to the frame member.

Abstract: A device removably attachable to an electric wire spool to enable the rewinding of electric wire onto the spool in the field. The device is provided with a shaft insertable through central openings provided in the spool so that a longitudinal axis of the shaft is approximately horizontal. A bushing is provided on the shaft on either side of and adjacent to the spool so that a flange provided on each bushing abuts the spool. Each flange is provided with flange openings which can be aligned with pairs of aligned spool openings provided in the spool, and a spool fastener inserts through the aligned spool and flange openings to removably secure the spool to the bushings. Each bushing is provided with bushing openings which align with shaft holes provided in the shaft.

Abstract: A hose winding method and device for use in connection with collapsible hose, such as fire hose. A self-supporting, stand-alone support structure is provided with an elongated crankshaft extending the width thereof. One end of the crankshaft includes a yoke for receipt of a hose couple, and the other end of the crankshaft includes a handle for turning the yoke such that the hose is wound about the yoke. A hose guide is provided upstream of the yoke and includes a stationary hose engagement portion which frictionally engages the hose to force water out of the hose and also to flatten the hose. The hose winder configuration allows for hoses to be wound at a variety of locations and on a variety of terrains.

Abstract: In accordance with the first embodiment of the invention, a first and second tube body is provided, the first tube body resting upon the upper surface of the cover, the second tube body beneath the cover. The first and second tube bodies are plugged together at the ends to form a tubular spindle-core apparatus which is extended to traverse a buoyant flexible pool cover utilizing the buoyancy of the cover to be free-floating with the cover upon the surface of the water and within the perimeter of the pool. In the second embodiment, a single tube body which is octagonal is provided as a spindle-core to be secured upon a buoyant flexible pool cover utilizing clips of similar geometric shape where the octagonal spindle-core shape provides a seating for clipping the buoyant flexible cover to the spindle-core.

Abstract: A fishing rod reel respooling device is disclosed having a hand crank for taking up line from a fishing rod reel and tensioning devices for controlling the paying out of line from the spool. A horizontally adjustable base plate has a pair of arms having pieces rising vertically therefrom that retain a line-bearing spool therebetween. The hand crank passes through both arms and the spool. A line alignment bolt having a line guide therethrough passes through both arms so as to control the paying out or taking up of line from the spool. The arms are adjustable to accommodate a great variety of different sizes of spools via arcuately adjustable hinges, a variety of corresponding holes in the arms for the hand crank and line alignment bolt, and slots in the arm which enable the two arms to move towards or away from each other to a desired adjustment width. A suction cup retains the base of the respooling device to any flat, relatively smooth surface.

Abstract: A method for rolling a rigid vinyl siding elongated sheet of selective dimensions into a convenient transportable compact coil for easier handling and shipping, and products derived from practicing the method. The method includes rolling the sheet onto a spool having a particular axle shape and diameter which varies with the thickness and design of the siding. The shape of the coil may be determined by the shape of the spool axle. For example. the use of a tapered-shaped axle diameter for the spool may produce a substantially conical-shaped coil. Thus, a predetermined length of siding can be rolled with an appropriate spool size to produce a coil product of a desired shape. A method step relates that the granular side of the siding initially contact the surface of the spool and that the smooth side of the siding face outwardly. Fasteners hold the compact coil in a secured manner before the coil is boxed for shipment.

Abstract: A mobile pump and hose assembly deployment, decontamination, storage, and transport system (DDST) (10) having a support frame assembly (14) supporting two boom assemblies (16) and a take up reel assembly (18). Each boom assembly (16) is segmented, hinged structure that collapses from a deploy position to a compact store position and includes a primary reel (20) for storing and deploying a pump (144), and pump-to-hose adapter (144), and a pump hose (138) into a well (149). A plumbing tree (126) is situated within each primary reel (20) and provides a fluid and electrical connection to the pump (144). The take up reel assembly (18) is adapted to receive the pump (144), pump-to-hose adapter (143), and rotates to receive the pump hose (138). As the pump hose (138) is wound onto the take up reel assembly (18) from the primary reel (20) is can be passed through an external hose cleaning apparatus (194).

Abstract: A storage system is provided for interfaced storage of powercords with electric appliances and electric adapters. The system comprises an powercord storage tool and an appliance storage bin rack. The powercord storage tool provides means for gripping, winding and retaining an electrical powercord; means for interfacing with and attaching to said electrical appliance; and means for interfacing and attaching to said appliance storage bin rack; as removable means for receiving, handling and retaining an electrical appliance and its powercord, for typical small electrical appliances, without change or modification to the appliance. The storage bin comprises a container for holding the appliance, and a rack for holding and retaining the powercord storage tool. The storage tool includes a retaining member comprising a pair of flanges attached one to each end of said retaining member. One of said flanges is rotatably attached to the end of said retaining member by pivot pin.

Abstract: A hose coiling apparatus for an acetylene tank having a regulator, a hose and an operating handle. The apparatus comprises a structure for safely storing the hose in a wound up manner. A facility is for mounting the storing structure onto the acetylene tank. A person can grip the operating handle and pull the hose out of the storing structure for use, thereby preventing the hose from getting tangled, pinched and pulled accidentally.

Abstract: An hose winding apparatus for winding fire hoses. The apparatus has a base member and an upwardly extending vertical support structure. An horizontal support structure extends frontwardly from the vertical support structure. A manual reel having a crank handle is provided for winding the hose. The reel is positioned on the distal end of the horizontal support structure. A pair of squeezing rollers are mounted on the vertical support structure. The squeezing rollers are adapted to squeeze the hose into a flat configuration as it is being wound on the reel. A foot operated mechanism allows the user to temporarily separate the squeezing rollers so as to allow passage of the coupling components at both ends of the hose. A stopper plate is pivotally mounted underneath the horizontal support structure. The stopper plate is adapted to prevent the coupling components from swinging freely and from injuring the user. An abutment plate extends rearwardly from the vertical support structure.

Abstract: A lateral-movement trainer is disclosed which is selectively positionable for storage or use. The trainer includes an elongate slidesheet with first and second ends, and an enclosure dimensioned for substantially containing the slidesheet. Extension/retraction structure is associated with the enclosure, and is selectively actuable to move the slidesheet to either a retracted position for storage, or an extended position for use in connection with lateral-movement training. A lock mechanism is associated with the enclosure for selectively preventing undesired actuation of the extension/retraction structure. Bumper structure is coupled to the first end of the slidesheet, and the enclosure includes an outer surface with a bumper region substantially opposite the bumper structure. The enclosure is also shown being dimensioned to contain the slidesheet and bumper structure.

Abstract: A tool formed of a generally cross-shaped configuration defined by a central plate, wherein the plate includes a top edge mounting a first leg thereon medially of the top edge, with a bottom leg mounted medially of a bottom edge of the plate, with the top and bottom legs defined by a respective first and second diameter. The first and second diameters are substantially equal to a first and second diameter defined by respective audio and video cassette construction permitting insertion of the first and second leg within respective audio and video cassettes permitting their winding to remove slack, advance film, rewind film and the like. Further, the organization is utilized in cooperation with a crank handle, the crank handle formed with a crank axle defined by a slot to receive selectively the first or second leg therewithin to enhance a winding procedure.

Abstract: A device used for winding line from a bulk supply onto a reusable spool. The empty spool is placed on a shaft having a plate on one end to hold the spool and a threaded portion on the other end. Then, the shaft is positioned through a sleeve with an integral plate for holding the spool. The sleeve rests in a bearing member supported by a base. A hub with internal threads screws onto the shaft pulling the two plates together. Once the spool is held tightly between the two plates, the hub engages the sleeve and the spool begins to rotate with the hub, sleeve, plates, and shaft.

Abstract: A fishing line length measuring device to determine the let out or wound up amount of the fishing line based on the number of spool revolutions. The device has a reel, a spool rotatably supported by the reel where the fishing line is wound up, a sensor to detect the revolutions of the spool, an up/down counter to count up or down the pulse signals output from the sensor, a storage means which receives and holds the count values obtained at the up/down counter when the counter counts actual number of spool revolutions during winding or unwinding the fishing line for specified lengths from a certain reference point set on the fishing line, an operation means to determine the line length using the line length formula obtained corresponding to the numbers of spool revolutions for the specified lengths and these actual numbers of revolutions, and an indication unit to indicate the line length determined by the operation means.

Abstract: A novel apparatus for retaining and dispensing a coiled article is provided comprising a disc-shaped base having a platform rotatably mounted thereto and barring therebetween, a support structure for supporting a coiled article fixedly and co-axially attached to the platform a post held by and extended co-axially from the support structure and upper plate mounted co-axially and adjustably on the post for slidable movement toward and away from the support structure, and a mechanism for locking the upper plate into position along the post.