Abstract: This invention provides a spectacle holder for containment of a pair of spectacles, the holder being attachable to any convenient surface, wherein the holder comprises:(a) a body (10) having a substantially flat surface (11) for attachment of the holder to the convenient surface;(b) an upper (as viewed in use) clasp (12) adapted to encircle or partially encircle one arm of a pair of spectacles; and(c) at least one lower (as viewed in use) side support (13A, 13B) adapted to maintain the abovementioned arm in position,wherein the pair of spectacles may be contained by means of insertion of the abovementioned arm through the clasp (12) and through the support or supports and removed as required.

Abstract: A housing (101) for a portable two-way radio (100) includes a first aperture (107) located substantially at one end of the housing (101) for engaging an first attachment apparatus such as a belt clip (201). A second aperture (111) is located substantially at the opposite end of the radio housing (101) for engaging a second attachment apparatus. The first aperture (107) and the second aperture (111) are used with the belt clip (201) such that the clip may be secured within either the first aperture (107) or second aperture (111) for attachment to a user's body or other object. The attachment of the belt clip (201) is unique in that it can be bent without being disengaged from its associated aperture.

Abstract: There is disclosed a clip-on bracket assembly for detachably coupling to a first fixture comprising a first bracket member having an inner surface and an outer surface, the inner surface including a first planar surface portion and a second arcuate portion. A second bracket member substantially parallel to the first bracket member has an inner surface and an outer surface. The second member inner surface includes a first planar portion and a second arcuate portion wherein the first planar portions of the first and second members are fixedly coupled by means of an at least one spring washer. The second arcuate portions of the respective members are in parallel arrangement defining a gap therebetween for receiving and securing the fixture, where the first arcuate portion is springably movable with respect to the second arcuate portion to accommodate fixtures of varying widths.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a portable stove mounting apparatus used to securely mount a removable portable stove to a planar supporting structure without the use of hand tools. The portable stove mounting apparatus includes a planer base supporting structure wherein connecting devices secure the portable stove and fuel supply to the planer base supporting structure. Insulation is disposed between the connecting devices and the planar supporting structure.

Abstract: A rest for a fishing pole which will not only add additional support for a fishing pole, but will also transfer some of the shock to a user's arm, thereby protecting the user's wrist. It comprises a rest which is attached to the fishing pole and has an arm which fits under the user's forearm to provide support. In addition, the device includes a strike strength meter which will indicate the weight of a fish on the line. Also, the extension arm has a storage container incorporated therein for small fishing accessories. In the alternative, the storage container can be a separate item which is attached to the extension arm. In addition the arm may contain a blister which contains air in order to make the device float.

Abstract: A golf accessory is provided for supporting a cigar in spaced relationship to the turf for preventing the cigar from contacting chemicals applied to the turf. The accessory includes a bottom supporting surface for placement on the turf. The accessory further includes a top surface characterized by at least one array of corrugations. Each array of corrugations includes an arcuately concave corrugation extending entirely across the accessory and a pair of arcuately convex corrugations on opposite respective sides of the concave corrugations. The concave corrugation has a radius dimensioned to support a cigar of a selected ring size.

Abstract: A lightweight stove stand for a portable backpack stove is provided with a thin base plate constructed from a thin sheet of polycarbonate resin with anchor clips on one end for attaching a stove base and hold-down means on the other end for attaching a fuel tank to the top surface. A cut-out area is provided in the base plate beneath the stove mounting and a thin aluminum heat shield is attached to the top surface of the base plate surrounding the stove. The heat shield is attached to the base plate by pop rivets or the like which extend through the base plate and provide anti-skid protrusions on the bottom surface thereof.

Abstract: An end cap is provided for an endoscopic biopsy forceps instrument having a long coil and a jaw assembly. The end cap is provided with a cup portion, an attachment clip, and preferably a suction cup. The cup portion fits over the closed jaws of the biopsy forceps and has an open end and a closed end, and side walls. The attachment clip extends perpendicularly from the side walls of the cup portion and fits around one or more sections of the biopsy forceps coil, thereby stabilizing the forceps jaw and coil for packaging. The attachment clip can also be used for attaching the cap to the coil of the biopsy forceps instrument when the cap is off of the jaws so that the cap is readily available for later retrieval. The suction cup is coupled to the top of the cup portion and is used both to prevent misplacement and loss of the cap, and to expedite recapping after usage.

Abstract: A cane has an engaging member for securing the cane to downwardly facing surfaces. The engaging member is attached to the shaft of the cane and is movable axially with respect to the shaft. Urging means is provided for urging the engaging member toward a top end of the shaft. When the engaging member is placed below a downwardly facing surface, the urging means urges the engaging member upwardly until a contacting surface of the engaging member contacts the downwardly facing surface. The urging means may comprise a coil spring.

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 strap assembly for holding articles such as road maps against a surface such as an automobile sun visor is held in position by end mounts, each including a looped connector having a flat loop engaged by a loop of the strap end and an eye swiveled on a pivot attached to and extending between a faceplate and a mounting member such as a strip spring clip, a pressure-sensitive adhesive backplate or a suction cup. Decorative overlays can be interchangeably attached to the faceplate such as by pressure-sensitive adhesive, by a slide or by spring clips. The length of the holding strap can be adjusted and held in adjusted condition by spring finger clasps holding the end portions of the strap to form loops.

Abstract: The attachment plate has laterally several openings (4) which each extend along an edge (9) and around it. The openings (4) serve in each instance the purpose of inserting a rotary snap-in connector (15) which has a handle (17) and a head (16) formed on it. The head (16) is so shaped as to correspond to a dovetail groove (11) of a profile rod (10) and is snapped into it. A snapping lug (7) engages form-fittingly with a channel (12) of a contour of the rods (10). The rotary snap-in connectors (15) can be set in without tools, are latchable and permit an independent mounting of the attachment plate (1) on a supporting frame having profile rods (10).

Abstract: An optical drill guide and a drill guide support for electric hand drills. The drill guide consists of a front sight aperture framed with a light color and a rear sight aperture formed by a translucent ring. The line of sight through the guide is arranged to be aligned with the longitudinal axis of the drill. The drill guide is used in conjunction with a mirror placed on the work surface so that when the guide is aligned a reflected image of the front sight surrounds the translucent ring. The guide is adapted to be integral with or detachable from the electric hand drill. When detachable, a drill guide support is provided which includes mounting means the ends of which are resiliently biased towards each other and adapted to be received in the housing of the drill to align the guide with the axis of the drill.

Abstract: A device for supporting forks adapted to be mounted over a fondue pot which has an opened top end surrounded by a peripheral ledge. The device includes a substantially vertical rod, a set of at least three legs extending radially from the rod, adjacent the lower end of the rod. Each leg has a hooking member at the end remote from the rod, that is, adapted to sit over the ledge of the pot and to removably grip the peripheral ledge of the pot. A disk-shaped plate is perpendicularly mounted on the rod adjacent the upper end of the rod. The plate is provided with a plurality of bays around its peripheral edge. Each bay is adapted to receive a fork over the pot in a substantially vertical direction. The plate is located at a level so that the forks are adapted to partly penetrate inside the pot and into the liquid in the fondue pot. The legs are adjustable in length to adjust to various dimensions of pots and are set on a horizontal plane.

Abstract: A device for winterizing boats by replacement of coolant water in the engine thereof with antifreeze solution, such device including a pair of elongated substantially parallel rods having their opposite ends interconnected by clamping elements operable to vary the distance separating the rods. Each rod carries a sealing head which can be sealingly positioned over the water intake on opposite sides of the outdrive of an engine to be winterized. The sealing heads can be independently adjusted in their positions along the elongated rods. One of the sealing heads carries a fitting by means of which an antifreeze solution can be connected to the sealing head to allow the solution to be passed through the sealing head, through intake ports and into the engine to replace coolant water in the engine which is displaced through discharge ports of the engine.

Abstract: The device (1) comprises two arms (5, 6) which are superimposed and hinged to a body (4) in order to be able to clamp the support. The lower arm (6) is provided with a spring (7). When not in use, the two arms are folded against the body. The back of the body comprises a pair of opposed wings (11, 12) maintaining it by clipping onto the stick (3).

Abstract: A device for winterizing boats by replacement of coolant water in the engine thereof with antifreeze solution, such device including a pair of elongated substantially parallel rods having their opposite ends interconnected by clamping elements operable to vary the distance separating the rods. Each rod carries a sealing head which can be sealingly positioned over the water intake on opposite sides of the outdrive of an engine to be winterized. The sealing heads can be independently adjusted in their positions along the elongated rods. One of the sealing heads carries a fitting by means of which an antifreeze solution can be connected to the sealing head to allow the solution to be passed through the sealing head, through intake ports and into the engine to replace coolant water in the engine which is displaced through discharge ports of the engine.