Abstract: A carrier for helmets of the type having at least one protective ear portion with a side opening therein comprising an elongated rod having a diameter less than the diameter of said side opening, a base plate fixed to one end of said rod, said base plate having a transverse dimension larger than said side opening, a handle having a width less than the diameter of said side opening pivotably mounted at the other end of said rod and shaped so as to envelop said rod when pivoted into alignment therewith.

Abstract: For convenient handling of a core member or a roll of material comprising a core member, a strap is attached to the core member. An intermediate section of the strap is preferably looped and extends outwardly of the core. The strap ends are either fixed to the outer surface of the core or through at least one opening in the core and underlie the winding, or contemplated winding. In the case of a tubular core, such ends cna be fixed to the core's inner surface of a plug element.

Abstract: An assembly for effecting the lifting of a paper roll wherein the roll includes a hollow axial core, the assembly including a support designed to interlock with the core at one end thereof and a lifting sling engaging, at one end, the support and extending therefrom through the hollow core of the paper roll so that it will protrude from the other end of the core.

Abstract: The invention relates to a carrier for empty beverage cans, particularly those that are returnable and recyclable. The carrier includes an elongated support member and a plurality of spaced apart hook members extending laterally therefrom, each hook member being adapted to enter the pour opening of an empty can and to engage the underside of the top plate of the can to suspend the can therefrom. By using the carrier, people returning cans have a convenient way of carrying the cans and the people receiving the cans are able to easily count the cans. The support members could also be used to carry suitable advertising if desired.

Abstract: The present invention provides a carrying member for carrying items such as grocery bags and parcels which have uncomfortable pressure producing handles with the carrying member being designed to alleviate that pressure and comprising an upper pressure distributing gripping portion and a lower handle receiving region having an access opening for fitting the bag handles onto the handle receiving region which is further provided with a handle restraint for preventing the handles from then inadvertently falling back through the access opening.

Abstract: A set of coloring crayons comprising a number of blocks of crayon each of polygonal form with a central hole to receive a spindle on which the blocks are securely stored with the aid of releasable retaining means, such as nuts.

Abstract: A free drop container for liquids and especially potable liquids such as water. The container includes a molded impact resistant shell having a generally spherical shape. A port in the shell defines a hole through the shell wall, with the hole having a first diameter extending from the exterior partially through the shell wall and a second smaller diameter extending through the rest of the shell wall to the interior thereof such that the two diameters define a seat in the shell wall. A screw-in cap is removably fitted to close the first diameter hole preferably by cooperative threading with the circumferential surface of the first diameter hole. A pour spout is sized to slidably fit the second diameter hole, and can extend out from the shell for pouring when the cap is removed. A plug is removably fitted in the pour spout, and a resilient impact-resistant lining is provided that does not crack or break on impact and covers the interior of the shell for contact with potable liquids inside the shell.

Abstract: A carrier for empty beverage cans comprising a carrier body having compressible projections extending from a working surface thereof to be thrust through the opening of the empty cans and having stripping means movably secured to the carrier body to allow convenient removal of cans from the projections. Handles permit the body to be hung against a wall and to conveniently move the stripper means from the carrier body. Projections of specific shape are disclosed.

Abstract: A duck decoy or any other object (10) is made easy to pick up and carry, especially when being retrieved manually from cold water, by the present arrangement. An eyelet (12) is attached to its underside (or any other surface). A flexible line (16), such as a string, is passed through the eyelet. A weight or stop (20) is attached to one end of the line and a washer (18) or other annulus providing a loop is attached to the other end of the line. When the decoy is floating in water, the washer end of the line is at the eyelet and the weight extends down, away from the decoy. To retrieve the decoy from its floating position, it is manually grasped, lifted out of the water, and an elongated member (26) attached to a carrying handle (38) is passed through the washer.

Abstract: A holder for wrench sockets that includes a support member from which project mounting studs which are configured to receive the nut engaging end of wrench sockets. In one embodiment the socket mounting studs are fabricated integrally with the support member and are arranged thereon in a mandatory sequence of selected order. Another embodiment provides individual mounting studs that may be fitted and secured in a selected order or sequence tailored to the job to be accomplished and includes a locking arrangement integral to the mounting stud which radially expands the stud to grip the installed socket when the stud is turned in one direction.

Abstract: A demountable tray assembly comprises a cruciform base (3) supporting a pair of upright spaced-apart pillars (4) connected at the top by a carrying handle. A stack of trays (2) are located on the base by the pillars which pass through the trays mid-way between their ends, endwise or sideways movement of the trays thus being prevented. Spacers may be provided to maintain the trays in vertically spaced-apart relationship.

Abstract: A light weight holder for cutter blades of the type having a central mounting hub. The holder is formed from wire and includes an outer frame which protects the cutter blades from damage. A plurality of braces are connected to the frame with the braces also being connected to a central cutter blade hub-engaging cylindrical support member. The support member is notched so that the blades cannot shift axially thereof. A carrying handle is secured to the frame and support brackets are also mounted on the frame so that the holders can be securely stacked on top of each other to store the blades safely.

Abstract: A carrying and holding device comprising a plate or the like having provision for receiving a cup or the like, especially a fruit or yogurt cup and including laterally bent up edge portions to secure the cup for storage in groups within boxes. The carrying device is formed from a flat sheet of cardboard or the like which is folded to form a rectangular case with a recess for the cup, the spacing between two facing edges of the recess being less than the diameter of the cup so as to be deformed to hold the rim of the cup while gripping its side wall.

Abstract: A removable fixing device for use with an article having a slot, comprising twisting means, for example in FIG. 1 a handle portion 2, and two outwardly projecting and outwardly open clips 7a and 7b. In use, the clips 7a and 7b are aligned with and between adjacent edges of a slot formed in the article and the handle portion 2 is twisted so as to cause the clips 7a and 7b to grip opposed edge portions of the slot.

Abstract: An unloader for removing hollow articles packed for shipment in nested layers is disclosed. The unloader includes retainer elements configured to engage interior surfaces of the hollow articles. Retentive forces arising from engagement of surfaces of the retainer elements with interior surfaces of the hollow articles as the retainer elements are inserted into the hollow articles are utilized to hold the articles on the retainer elements. Such forces can result from the deformation of elastic retaining elements as they are inserted into the article. A member or members associated with the unloader disengage the hollow articles from the unloader in a manner such that the hollow articles can be set down in an organized fashion. The embodiment disclosed is hand-manipulable.

Abstract: A clip for releasably securing at least one package of the type adapted for hanging on a display bracket, the clip comprising a bayonet portion for guiding the package onto a bracket, and a securing loop that is opened and closed by means of a spring-type locking mechanism, the loop and locking mechanism being integrally formed with the bayonet portion. In one embodiment, the locking mechanism comprises a V-shaped member having its apex extending below and in close proximity to the bayonet portion when the loop is closed.