Abstract: An apparatus includes a gambrel that defines two hooks configured to support an animal carcass. A fastening system is operatively connected to the gambrel and is configured to releasably connect a bladed tool to the gambrel. In one embodiment, the fastening system includes at least one magnet that retains one or more tools with magnetic force. The apparatus provides a convenient, safe, and clean place to store tools while processing an animal carcass.

Abstract: A protective device in the form of a strap including an outermost layer having a first rigidity and a first coefficient of friction, the first coefficient of friction selected to permit a rigging line to self-center between two points when the rigging line is in contact with the outer layer and under tension and an innermost layer having a second, different lower rigidity and a second different coefficient of friction, the second different coefficient of friction selected to prevent movement of the protective device relative to an object as the rigging line self-centers. The protective device prevents damage to the coated surface, including but not limited to telegraphing of the strap onto the coated surface.

Abstract: A reclosable food tray is disclosed comprising a receptacle portion and two pairs of opposing closure flaps. The receptacle portion has substantially trapezoidal volume defined by a rectangular shaped bottom panel and two substantially upstanding pair of opposing side panels. The opposing side panels defined four pairs of adjacent panels which are hingedly connected in liquid-sealed manner by four folded gussets secured by three pairs of notch cuts. The notch cut is a curved and hook-like cut serves as interlocking mechanism to hold the food tray together. The pair of notch cuts can also be disconnected from each other to open the panel(s). The notch cut enable the food tray shipping in blank and erected by end user, also eliminates metal wire and adhesives that are commonly used by prior arts. A carrying strap purposely designed for carrying one or multiple food tray is a component of the invention.

Abstract: A flotation device for diving, includes a u-shaped holster; a flotation piece, positioned inside the holster; and a connection harness, such that the connection harness can hold a tank with compressed breathing gas for diving, and a diver breathes underwater via a hose attached to the tank. The flotation device can further include adjustable straps, a carrying strap with a handle. The holster can further include an insertion aperture and at least one reinforcement strap. The flotation device can be a cylindrical elongated piece, including a pool noodle, and can be made from polyethylene foam. Also included is a flotation device for diving, including a u-shaped holster and a connection harness, such that a flotation piece can be positioned inside the holster.

Abstract: It is important to be able to drag a large animal through the woods after it has been killed. This device will allow the hunter to lift the animal's head above the ground as well as the legs in a pair of openings that will elevate the head of the animal off the ground surface so that the animal may be dragged. The handle may also telescope and will allow more than one hunter to grab the device in order to safely pull the animal through the woods.

Abstract: A ladder handle and transporting device is disclosed. The device allows for ladders to be carried by a handle affixed to the side of the ladder. The device includes a handle, straps, and a rail support section. Another embodiment of the disclosure allows for a ladder handle and transporting device for extension ladders.

Abstract: A device to facilitate the pulling of a wheelchair comprising a leash having a first end and a second end; a loop disposed on the first end of the leash, the loop is for a person to pull on; a first strap disposed at a 90 degrees angle at the second end of the leash, the first strap having a first distal end wherein a first hook-and-loop component is disposed at the first distal end, the first hook-and-loop can detachably secure to a first complementary hook-and-loop component to wrap around an arm of a wheelchair.

Abstract: A ladder handle and transporting device is disclosed. The device allows for ladders to be carried by a handle affixed to the side of the ladder. The device includes a handle, straps, and a rail support section. Another embodiment of the disclosure allows for a ladder handle and transporting device for extension ladders.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for transporting a turkey tail to a hunting site are provided by the present invention. The apparatus is formed of an outer camouflaged base fabric sewn at its edges to an inner fabric. When folded along a diameter, the apparatus is semi-circular in shape. Hook and loop straps along the base fabric secure the apparatus and two handles attached to the base fabric facilitate transport. Reinforcing members between the fabrics protects the turkey tail from damage during transport.

Abstract: A device used in beach-entry scuba dives that both assists the diver to transport scuba tanks and other diving gear to and across the shoreline, and then accompanies the diver and gear underwater. The device holds at least one scuba tank and associated gear such as a buoyancy compensator (BCD), and has a pair of wheels whose rolling position enables the loaded device to be easily transported over natural terrains. Upon reaching or while in the water the wheels may be shifted from the “rolling position” into a streamlined, free-swim position. The means attaching the scuba gear and the scuba tank are easily operated to let the user now don both scuba tank and gear and start their dive, taking the device along for the return cross-shore trip.

Abstract: A sling for a fire extinguisher or other tubular equipment comprises a generally tubular body made of bodily flexible webbing crossing at connected intersections. The bottom of the tubular body is made of the webbing intersecting at, and radiating from, a common point. The tubular body provides a plurality of looped ends for attachment to a hoist line. A resilient rubber plate rests on the bottom of the tubular body and provides a cushion for the fire extinguisher and prevents the webbing from spreading to an extent where the fire extinguisher might fall through.

Abstract: A wearable book. A wearable book, comprising a plurality of pages and a loop adapted for encircling a body portion for attaching said pages to the body, is provided. The pages are preferably bound together at one edge and preferably are of substantially the same size. The loop preferably has at least about 50% elasticity for stretching the loop over a second body portion such as a hand having a substantially larger circumference than a first body portion such as a wrist, and thereafter snugly circumferentially contacting the first body portion to secure the book in place.

Abstract: An apparatus for carrying articles on one's back having a bottom and upstanding wall for resting against the back of the user with cooperating strapping systems overlying each other and extending between the bottom and upstanding wall for retaining the articles within the confines of the straps and a transparent sheet protector for overlying the contents to protect the contents from inclement weather.

Abstract: A removable, reusable handle for packages, boxes and other lading is disclosed. The handle has a base with first holes that receive a flexible handle member. A support member on the base has a slot. The handle member is in the form of a loop which extends through the slot and may be folded into the slot. A lashing is received in second holes in the base for attaching the handle to lading. The support has a message receiving area adjacent the slot.

Abstract: A bag for carrying and transporting a river running boat such as a kayak or C-1 having a main compartment for storing the boat, a lengthwise enclosing device such as a zipper, a plurality of straps and other devices disposed and secured along the exterior of the case to ease carrying of the boat, and length adjusting means to tighten the bag around the boat. The bag is made of strong, tear-resistant, durable material having padding throughout.

Abstract: A carrier for supporting a coil formed from a length of wire or hose comprising: an arcuately shaped supported member defining a top support surface and a bottom support surface; a plurality of fasteners secured to a top surface at ends of the support member for holding the coil to the bottom surface of the support member, the fastener including a flexible strap looped under the coil.

Abstract: A handle assembly is provided for an article carrier having at least one flexible end section for manually grasping to cause the article being carried to suspend downwardly from the grasped end section. The distal end section includes a bifurcated distal portion having two laterally spaced flaps joined along a generally U-shaped inner peripheral edge profile. The flaps include closed outer peripheral edges that intersect closed distal end edges. Each of the spaced flaps include an elongated distal end loop structure having a longitudinal axis extending transversely to the inner peripheral edge profile. Each elongated distal end loop structure includes a closed secured edge extending parallel to the longitudinal axis and having facing loop openings with a diameter that receives opposing ends of a rigid rod member. The rod member has a length sufficient to extend substantially along the entire longitudinal axis of the distal end loop structure of both flaps.

Abstract: A flexible article carrier having a flexible rectangular body with reinforcing panel attached to it which by sewing can be formed into pockets. Three strap combinations are fixed to what is normally the outside of the carrier, the first is for mounting the carrier on a persons body, the second is holding the carrier in a folded article carrying position and the third is for endwise retention of a carried article. A measuring scale and weigh scale lifting loops are provided to gain information about the article which is detailed in a record book held in a further pocket on the outside. Stiffening stays in the mid portion of the carrier give added support to the carried article.

Abstract: A dish carrier 10 has a base 11, a cover 12, four stanchions 13 and flexible handles 42. The base is formed with four wedge shaped slots 34 through which the stanchions may extend. The wedge shaped slots are each straddled by track having divergent rails. The stanchions are slidably mounted to the base and rails to receive and straddle stacks of dishes of different sizes stacked upon the base.

Abstract: A holder for SCUBA tanks or other similar cylindrical articles for storing such tanks along the deck of a boat or the like is molded from a unitary sheet having at least one concavity extending from the upper surface interiorly between the lateral sides, the sheet being sufficiently flexible that the weight of a SCUBA tank stored within the concavity causes flexure of the sheet so that the concavity rests on the supporting surface.

Abstract: A mattress moving arrangement includes a plurality of legs configured in "A" shaped orientation formed with an orthogonal extending handle relative to the intersection defined by the aforenoted legs. The lowermost portion of the legs include "L" shaped members for receiving a mattress therewithin. Modifications of the invention include castor wheels revolvably mounted and extending downwardly from the "L" shaped legs, and additionally may include strap members joined together at a ring portion originating from each of the "L" shaped members for surrounding relationship relative to a mattress cradled within the invention, and wherein the ring is positionable about the upper handle for securement of the mattress within the device. Further, a second handle may be pivotally mounted relative to a cross brace member directed between the legs.

Abstract: A carrier for transporting a framed painting or drawing, the canvas or painted surface of which has not yet dried or is easily smeared, damaged or soiled, which carrier is characterized by a box-like frame having an open front, a closed back and fitted with spacers for spacing the drawing or painted canvas surface from the closed rear panel of the frame. A flexible binder such as a string or cord is slidably threaded through spaced, parallel openings provided in the bottom panel and slotted holes located in the top panel to terminate in a handle, in order to secure the drawing or painting inside the carrier frame and transport the carrier and drawing or painting. The binder also projects around the rear panel of the carrier frame and may be looped over the top panel and around the handle into the slotted holes to facilitate carrying the frame by grasping the handle.

Abstract: A lifting device is provided for lifting and inverting home-delivered bottled water containers. The device comprises a semi-cylindrical frame and two handles. The handles are disposed on opposite sides of the frame and extend outwardly from the frame such that the longitudinal axes of the handles are substantially coincident with a straight line which, when the device is in use, extends through the center of gravity of the bottle.

Abstract: A tank mount and carrier comprises a holder in the form of a cradle for receiving the tank and having outward extending legs for stable support of the tank, a band at each end of the crable extends around the tank to attach it to the mount, with a pair of flexible straps extending along each side and for coming together above the tank for attachment and for forming a handle for carrying the tank.

Abstract: A gas cylinder carrier is provided that consists of a holder and a carrying handle. In use, the holder is merely pressed down on the gas cylinder and the handle engaged to carry the gas cylinder away. The holder is made of a resilient material which expands when initially pressed down on the gas cylinder and when in position, holds the cylinder securely. A strap can also be provided which wraps around the cylinder to keep the holder in a secure, tight fit with the cylinder.

Abstract: A tank mount and carrier comprises a holder in the form of a cradle for receiving the tank and having outward extending legs for stable support of the tank, a band at each end of the cradle extends around the tank to attach it to the mount, with a pair of flexible straps extending along each side and for coming together above the tank for attachment and for forming a handle for carrying the tank.

Abstract: A collapsible support rack includes a generally planar support member connected to a lifting frame by means of a plurality of collapsible members. The rack is particularly well suited for supporting and lifting food products during cooking and is adapted to collapse so as to provide a low profile when not in use.

Abstract: A ski sling is composed of first and second elongated hollow tubes, the first being the longest and the second being sized to fit within the first. A continuous loop, of adjustable length, of flexible cord runs in series through the interiors of those tubes. The length of the cord is sufficient to enable opposite sides of the loop to be wrapped around a pair of skis with the first tube tucked back between the opposite sides and spaced above the second tube in order to form a sling.

Abstract: A tote 10 comprises a rack 12 and a strap assembly 14. The rack 12 has a generally rectangular wall portion 32 and a foot 50 projecting outwardly therefrom to support a load held to the rack wall portion by the several webs 16 and plates 18, 20 of the strap assembly. Handle 52 is offset from the plane of the wall portion 32 and cantilevered over the center of the foot 50 for balancing the load in the user's hand.

Abstract: This invention relates to a collapsible fire hose carrier having handles in connection with carrying and storing rolled fire hoses. The collapsible fire hose carrier consists of a base and two side pieces or rigid sheet material. In its uncollapsed state, the carrier holds the rolled fire hose on the base and is fastened between the two sides by means of a quick release mechanism, such as a seat belt device. When the seat belt is released the carrier's sides collapse openly and the hose is in a ready position to be unrolled for use in a fire.