Abstract: A portable basketball goal assembly which includes an anchor, a goal post, a backboard, and a basket. The mass of the anchor is variable to promote mobility. The anchor includes a nonpermeable receptacle which facilitates the storage of a volume of substance, such as water. The container may be either a drum, such as an industrial drum, a rain barrel, a garbage canister, or the like, or it may be an industrial strength bag suspended from a frame assembly both of which are capable of retaining the volume of substance. The volume of substance is proportional to the mass of the anchor. A variance in the volume of substance produces a variance in the mass of the anchor. The nonpermeable receptacle has an opening in the top to allow the user to add to the volume of substance, thus increasing the mass of the anchor. Also included near the bottom of the nonpermeable receptacle is a stopclock which enables the user to discharge some of the volume thereby decreasing the mass of the anchor.

Abstract: Apparatus for supporting and resting the wrists and forearms of an operator of a keyboard such as associated with a computer or word processor or the like so as to reduce wrist and arm fatigue and cumulative trauma due to extended operation of the keyboard. An operator's wrists are supported in a position whereby the hands are comfortably free for operating the keyboard and rest on a wrist rest. The operator's forearms rest on forearm rests which overhang a work surface, with said forearm rests being adjustably positioned for the convenience of the operator.

Abstract: A modular portable handrail system employs cantilever arm/counter-weight anchor assemblies. Bases attach to opposing ends of the cantilever arms. A pail-like receptacle is receivable on one of the bases and interlockable with the base. The receptacle is filled with water, sand or other material to provide the counter-weight mass.

Abstract: Support apparatus for a pole includes a hollow base for receiving water, the weight of which supports a vertically extending pole, and the pole may be used for water sports, such as water basketball or water volleyball adjacent to a swimming pool. The pole extends into the base and is notched on the bottom to fit onto a notch conforming ridge on the bottom of the base. The apparatus includes an air vent and may include collars for helping to hold the pole.

Abstract: A camping light holder for maintaining a camping light a distance from a support structure is provided. The camping light holder includes a pole assembly, and a clamping assembly. The pole assembly includes a plurality of interconnecting sections. The pole assembly is inserted into a sleeve which is secured to the clamping assembly. The clamping assembly is removably secured to the support structure and includes a spike secured thereon for insertion into a penetrable support structure. A base may also be secured to the clamping assemble such that the camping light holder may be secured to support structures having a non-penetrable surface or a surface consisting of loose soil.

Abstract: A weighted sign base for supporting real estate signs and the like, especially signs that are provided with a pair of posts, is disclosed. The weighted sign base is formed in a generally truncated conical shape having a hollow interior adapted to be filled with a fluent material to provide weight, such as water or sand. A rectangular opening is provided in a central web portion of the base which functions as a handle for lifting and carrying the sign base.

Abstract: A pole ballasting device adapted to be positioned about the lower end of one or more poles of a pole-using temporary structure for the purpose of holding the poles. The device includes at least two discrete blocks having, in their assembled condition, one or more common vertically extending through holes for receiving the poles therethrough. The blocks are arranged along planes passing through the through holes. A joining mechanism is provided for separably joining the blocks into a unit. A container is formed in at least one of the blocks and adapted to contain a fluidic load therein.

Abstract: A helium party balloon holder comprising a base plate. A pyramidally shaped cap member mounted on the base plate. The cap member being truncated and having an uppermost flat surface. An arch-shaped member secured with the flat surface to enable balloon strings to be attached thereto. Fasteners between the cap member and the base plate enabling these components to be attached in snug assembly. A chamber defined between the base plate and the cap member for receiving a ballast within the chamber to affix the helium party balloon holder in place thus enabling a predetermined number of balloons to be secured to the helium party balloon holder.

Abstract: An infant feeding assembly includes an infant feeding container that is supported to return to an upright, non-leaking orientation upon being released by the infant. The container is weighted and supported to tip and twist into a bottom-down configuration when released so that fluid from the container will not leak onto the infant or the bedding, floors, car seats or the like.

Abstract: A light-weight bottle stabilized against knockdown or tipping over comprising in combination, the bottle and a lead weight which weight is wrapped around the base of the bottle and wherein at least the surface contacting the bottle is covered with a cushioning material.

Abstract: An apparatus for holding a pressurized fire hose with water flowing therethrough comprising an enclosure having a cavity therein, a centered aperture therethrough isolated from the cavity by a cylindrical wall extending from the front wall to the rear wall of the enclosure, two slots extending from the aperture to receive corresponding finger projections of a hose coupling and a depressured fire hose connected thereto to pass through the enclosure, the coupling then being rotated ninety degrees to maintain the position of the coupling and fire hose assembly, and an aperture through the front wall of the enclosure to allow a ballast material to be inserted in the cavity thereby providing weight to the enclosure to keep the fire hose stationary.

Abstract: A normally upstanding road marker includes a cone extending from a special base formed of an elastomeric material to induce a self righting movement to return the road marker to an upstanding position subsequent to it having been tipped over. The base includes a peripheral edge of undulating configuration defining a plurality of radially extending flaps and an annular depression for focusing bending of the base along a line radially inwardly of at least some of the flaps.

Abstract: A lifting and stabilizing system is mounted on a household appliance and includes a lifting system to lift that appliance above a supporting surface, such as a floor so that access to that supporting surface beneath the appliance is provided. The stabilizing system includes a plurality of weighted door-like elements mounted on the appliance to slide from one position to a second position to lower the center of gravity of the weighted appliance. In one embodiment, the center of gravity of the weighted appliance is lowered beneath the supporting system whereby any forces tending to tip the elevated appliance are combined with the weight of the lifted appliance to form a force moment about the lifting elements that is directed to return the appliance to the proper, untipped position.

Abstract: A bag-like, flexible base member having flowable, granular particles therein is secured to the bottom of a rigid frame member having insulated interior walls to provide an insulated cup holder that may be placed on uneven surfaces without spilling a portable contained in a cup held by the novel holder. The frame may be co-extensive with or extend above the insulation that lines the interior of the frame. In the embodiment where the frame extends beyond the insulation, a screw-threaded, rim-mounted member enhances the integrity of the structure. In another embodiment, the holder is surrounded by the bag-like base member.

Abstract: Antenna mounting apparatus especially for use in connection with satellite dishes comprises a base assembly with an antenna extending upwardly therefrom, multiple ballast means extending radially from the base assembly, outer end plates disposed respectively adjacent the end of the ballast means remote from the base assembly, an aperture formed in each ballast means, and tie rods extending respectively through the apertures and interconnecting the base assembly and the associated outer end plate.

Abstract: The subject apparatus is a movable basketball backboard framework, which is readily movable from one position to another. Such framework comprises, in general, a base frame having a triangular disposition, with a vertically disposed spinal support member, integrally disposed on the upper portions of the vertical spinal support member is a flat basketball backboard member.

Abstract: A unitary, molded, concrete stabilizing base for refuse cans and the like, and method and apparatus for its manufacture are described. The base takes the form of a concrete annulus having a right-triangular cross section and an inner diameter dimensioned freely to receive a frusto-conical refuse can having a base diameter within a range of predetermined diameters. The inner cylindrical surface and the outer frusto-conical surface of the toroid smoothly are joined in a substantially rounded way. In use, and in the presence of lateral forces incident upon the installed refuse can, e.g. crosswinds, the base and the can cooperate by the impingement of their inner and outer surfaces to resist the tendency of the refuse can to tip and spill its contents. In a modification, the effective height of the base is increased by stacking the base atop a concrete annular platform of substantially equal diameters, thereby increasing further the range of refuse can base diameters that securely can be accommodated.

Abstract: A normally upstanding road marker including a conical body is provided with a special base formed of an elastomeric material for inducing self-righting movements to return the road marker to an upstanding position subsequent to its having been tipped over. The base is provided with a peripheral edge of undulatory configuration which allows the base to be large enough to induce the self-righting movements without being excessively heavy.

Abstract: A beverage container holder for supporting a drinking container on a wide variety of surfaces and for keeping the beverage hot or cold, as desired, comprising a container holder, a liquid-impervious bladder secured around and beneath it and containing a small amount of cellulose fibers and a bacteriostat that swell in the presence of water to fill the bladder and be amenable to heating in a microwave oven or freezing to adjust the temperature of the swollen material.

Abstract: A traffic barrier is disclosed copmrising: two high visibility panels supported by a pair of legs joined by a cross-member, and a flexible substantially closed container which is supported by the legs or cross-members and adapted to be filled with a liquid for adding to the weight and stability of the structure. The liquid container allows the barrier to be easily moved, transported, and placed in use.