Abstract: A cord management system having a plurality of holders attached along the length of a cord or cable, with the holders insertable into a housing for storing the cord and for easily accessing either end of the cord without unwinding or tangling the cord.

Abstract: The invention attaches a hand strap to a tablet to secure the tablet to the user's hand and act as an aide to prevent a tablet from being dropped. The invention allows the user to rotate the tablet to various viewing angles while still maintaining the secure connection to the tablet. The connection point provides a single yet strong connection between the hand strap and device grip for the two to rotate around each other.

Abstract: A securement device to make it much easier for a user to securely hold onto a personal, hand-held, tablet-shaped device such as an electronic reader, a tablet computing device, a cellular phone, a personal data assistant, and a common clipboard, including any of these items that are at least partially contained in protective housings—while minimizing the fatigue and discomfort on the user's hands: A typical device solves this problem by providing a system of one or more finger holds formed with a fabric or pliable material that are disposed on the back side of the personal, hand-held, tablet-shaped device. In many devices, the position and fit of the finger holds are easily adjustable by a user via hook-and-loop schemes.

Abstract: A towing adapter can be used during towing of an airplane. The adapter is made of rigid steel with a rubber under-coating and includes two Velcro straps. The device is strapped to two folding struts that are folded down from the wheel assembly of the aircraft. It has a specific angle that keeps the struts at a certain angle with respect to each other, so that struts are accessible to users and is prevented from falling down and injuring someone or causing damage. The device can be easily removed when the towing is finished, and the struts are folded back up onto the plane.

Abstract: A supplemental handle device that involves both sides of the body in the act of carrying buckets of heavy loads. The device comprises a Hitching Bar, and a Grab Loop with a hand grip and a ring connecting the Bar and Loop. The Hitching Bar comprises: a front eyelet for attaching the ring; a middle aperture for sliding the Bar over the bucket handle; and a rear U-shaped element underneath the bucket handle and with the bail fitted snuggly between the two arms of the “U”. The Grab Loop is for the user's hand on the opposing side of the bucket. In use, the Hitching Bar's middle aperture passes over the bucket handle, and slides forward until the U-shaped element lies beneath the handle, locking the bail. By simultaneously pulling up on the Hitching Bar-handle unit with one hand, and the Grab Loop with the other, the bucket is raised.

Abstract: This invention is to provide a carrying case for a portable electronic terminal device such as a tablet media player or a tablet media computer having a constitution which can be held by a hand, and thus, a carrying case according to the present invention comprises a mounting main body for mounting and fixing a portable electronic terminal device having a screen with a specific size which is an information displaying screen and a touch input screen, a handle portion rotatably held to said mounting main body; and an arm portion fixed on said handle portion and holding a hand or an arm of a user between the handle portion and itself.

Abstract: A portable device holder apparatus and system is provided where the portable device holder comprises a device gripper and a glove unit to hold and support a portable device.

Abstract: Apparatus for heating a wedge-shaped food product, such as one or more slices of pizza, includes an assembly and a handle mechanically connected with the assembly. The assembly includes a first arm including a side wall and a floor, and a second arm including a side wall and a floor. The second arm is pivotably connected with the first arm such that the wedge-shaped food product can be held between the first arm and the second arm with the wedge-shaped food product being supported by the floors of the first and second arms and abutting the side walls of the first and second arms. Additional supports may be provided between the arms. The handle may be removeably connected with the assembly, for example, via a riser.

Abstract: A drinking vessel carrier (10) comprises four support members (12, 14, 16, 18) pivotally mounted to one-another and a handle (20). An aperture (24) is provided in each support member (12, 14, 16, 18) for receiving a vessel to be supported. The support members (12, 14, 16, 18) are arranged in a stack and can be fanned or splayed out to different angular positions. When splayed out in one direction the support members lock 90° apart and when splayed out in the other direction, three of the support members (14, 16, 18) lock 120° apart, with the other support member (12) lying under the adjacent support member (14).

Abstract: A releasable attachment apparatus has multiple components that allow for easy storage, deployment and detachment of small portable items carried on the apparatus. In one embodiment, the apparatus has a retractable unit having a housing inside of which are a reel, a spring coil biasing rotation of the reel, and a tensile member carried on the reel. The housing has a female opening that fittingly receives a connector so that there is minimal swivel action in the connector and thus minimal strain on the tensile member when the tensile member is fully retracted in drawing the connector to a stored configuration with the retractable unit. The apparatus also includes a fastener that is adapted to carry the small portable items and is removably attached to the connector. The apparatus also includes a locking switch which is movable between a neutral position that allows rotation of the reel and a locking position which locks the reel against rotation.

Abstract: A manual lifting apparatus for providing adjustable handles that allow a person to more effectively, efficiently, and safely lift objects. The present invention provides a webbing attached to two ergonomic handles that assists a user in lifting objects. The handles are adjustable to allow a user to adjust the height from which the user must lift the object thus allowing the user to effectively lift an object from the power zone to more effectively and safely lift objects.

Abstract: A deer carcass transport assembly including a handle member to which are attached two U-shaped hooks in planar relationship, one leg of each hook secured to an end of the handle member, the legs of the U-shaped hook spaced apart sufficiently so as to engage the hind hock of the rear legs of a deer carcass so as to permit the hunter to drag the deer carcass, by means of the hind hooves, from the kill site to a suitable means of transportation.

Abstract: A carrying system for a respirator product shall be improved such that it shall have a simple design, make it possible to protect the cylinder valves and receive additional weights in a simple manner. To accomplish the object, a bracket (1) is provided, which has a U-shaped protective strap (4) in the area of the cylinder valves (28) and has a mount (15, 16, 24, 25) for a balance weight (5), which can be pushed in between the pressurized gas cylinders (18).

Abstract: Disclosed is a device for carrying a hose or other tubular member. The device includes a first base member releasably connected to a second base member. The first and second base members operate to form a plurality of openings sized to receive a length of hose or other tubular member. The plurality of openings may be configured to permit charging of the hose without removing the hose from therein. The device may include a locking mechanism for selectively securing the first base member to the second base member. The locking mechanism may define a handle for supporting the device. The locking mechanism may further include a handle release for selectively unlocking the locking mechanism.

Abstract: A manual lifting apparatus for providing adjustable handles that allow a person to more effectively, efficiently, and safely lift objects. The present invention provides a webbing attached to two ergonomic handles that assists a user in lifting objects. The handles are adjustable to allow a user to adjust the height from which the user must lift the object thus allowing the user to effectively lift an object from the power zone to more effectively and safely lift objects.

Abstract: An apparatus for moving elevator equipment, particularly an elevator car when stuck in a shaft, comprises a suspension point which is connected to the elevator equipment by an adjustable-height connection. Contrary to the prior art, the suspension point includes a length-adjustable assembly configured for engagement with opposing walls of the shaft or opposing guide rails within the shaft at any chosen location along the shaft. The invention thus provides a localized solution that can be used conveniently at any position within the shaft and is therefore independent of the position, and indeed the presence, of any lifting hooks within the shaft.

Abstract: An apparatus designed to assist the manual transportation of large, heavy or unwieldy articles. The preferred embodiment is an economically-designed mattress caddy fabricated of a variety of strong light-weight materials (e.g. nylon, aluminum) to provide functionality and durability. The main components of the present invention include a support strap, with handles formed at each end, and two cradle assemblies. To transport a mattress, the apparatus is first laid out lengthwise, with the cradle assemblies positioned open-end-up, to facilitate the loading of the mattress. The cradle assemblies are then positioned along the strap at intervals. A long edge of the mattress is then placed into each of the cradle assemblies. Each individual then grasps a handle with one hand, places his/her other hand on opposite surfaces of the vertically-oriented mattress to balance the load, and lifts the mattress off of the ground/floor.

Abstract: A mattress caddy including a support strap, with handles formed at each end, and two transverse rigid cradle assemblies. To utilize the present invention in the transportation of a mattress, it is first laid out lengthwise, with the cradle assemblies positioned open-end-up, to facilitate the loading of the mattress. The cradle assemblies are then positioned along the strap at an interval that measures somewhat less than the length of the mattress with each assembly an equivalent distance from one of the handles. A long edge of the mattress is then placed into, and thereafter supported/cradled by, each of the cradle assemblies. At this point, each individual grasps one of the handles with one hand, places his/her other hand on opposite surfaces of the vertically-oriented mattress to balance the load, and lifts the mattress off of the ground/floor.

Abstract: A live steam locomotive carrier/portable steaming bay for a miniature train which would include a flat base portion of sufficient width and length to accommodate a standard miniature sized steam locomotive; a pair of parallel slots formed in the base portion from one end to the second end, for allowing the wheels of the locomotive to be placed into the slots so that the locomotive may be rolled along the length of the base portion; a peg member insertable into ports on both the first and second ends of the slot so that after the locomotive is in place the locomotive cannot inadvertently roll off of the first or second ends of the base portion; a pair of handle members extending upward from the base portion and each pair of handle members including a transverse portion for grasping by a person to carry the base portion in a substantial horizontal position with the steam locomotive thereupon; an indexing groove on at least one end of the base portion so that when the base portion is placed at the end of a track

Abstract: A holder for standard liquid filled cartons, such as those containing milk or juice. The holder includes a sleeve that surrounds the carton sides, a base closing the sleeve for supporting the bottom of a carton and a handle for lifting and carrying the holder and carton and for pouring liquid from the carton. The handle preferably is movable between a deployed position for use and a stored position folded against the holder. The holder may also be used as a measuring vessel when a carton is not housed therein. A second set of indica may be provided on the sleeve indicating the volume at different levels in the holder without a carton therein. Also, a thermometer, preferably a liquid crystal temperature indicating strip, may be provided on the inside of a transparent sleeve to show the temperature of a container therein.

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 garment hanger device which conveniently supports a plurality of clothes hangers in an automobile is disclosed. The garment hanger has a frame member which the clothes hangers are directly hung upon and a support member which attaches to the automotive cloth hooks. The frame member and support member are connected together by a non-rigid coupling mechanism which allows the frame member to move relative to the support member.

Abstract: A hanging assembly for securement to a free end of a folding garment bag to facilitate hanging of the garment bag over a door or closet pole. The hanging assembly is formed with a base plate securable to the end of the garment bag forming the top of the bag when the bag is extended for hanging. A chain guide is formed on the base plate and an elongate chain is trained over this guide. One end of the chain is coupled to one end of an elongatable coil spring, the other end of which is anchored to the base plate. The other end of the chain is coupled to a hook/handle member. The hook/handle member is formed of a wire shaped with an open reverse bent end forming a hook, and a closed reverse bent end forming a handle. The base plate is provided with a hook retaining pocket for receiving and enclosing the hook when the hook/handle is in a retracted position, and a handle engaging finger for gripping the handle when not in use.

Abstract: A garment carrier, and a blank for forming a garment carrier, may be used once or a few times for transport of one or a few garments on hanger hooks, and then discarded. The carrier has a body of thin material, e.g. corrugated cardboard or biodegradable, or other plastic, forming a handle and defining an orifice for receiving the free end of one or a few hangers. A hinged flap extends at least across the body and may be secured thereto, and a securement tab connected to the flap extends through another orifice in the body to define a limited securement region containing the hangers. In preferred embodiments, another flap connected to the first extends about the body and also serves to restrict movement of the free end of the tab extending through the orifice.

Abstract: A portable torch including: a gas tank containing therein a combustible gas and another gas tank containing therein a combustion supporting gas; a plurality of pressure regulating mechanisms, in which the primary pressure sides are connected to said gas tanks through plug opening mechanisms, respectively; and a torch portion is connected to the secondary pressure sides of the pressure regulating mechanisms through flexible gas feeding tubes, respectively, provided at the forward end thereof with a jet and having no gas flow rate regulating function. The pressure regulating mechanisms regulate the secondary pressure and gas flow rate from the jet through the secondary pressure. Check valves for blocking the flow of gas from the torch portion to the pressure regulating mechanisms is interposed between the respective pressure regulating mechanisms and the torch portion, to thereby prevent backfire of the flame of the jet.

Abstract: Carrying apparatus for engaging a hook portion of a hanger to aid in carrying garments supported on the hanger. The carrying apparatus includes a handle having a cord inserted through a vertical hole in the handle; the hole extending in a direction perpendicular to the handle lengthwise axis. The cord includes a looped end portion for engaging the hanger hook to suspend the hanger from the hook when being carried. When not being carried, the cord is pulled upwardly through the handle hole so that the loop is partially engaged within the handle hole and is tightened around the hanger hook. The cord is secured within a slotted portion of the handle to secure the loop tightly around the hanger hook.

Abstract: A device for hand-carrying articles includes a metal carrying handle and an elongated carrying strap. The handle has a pair of spaced apart, elongated side sections which extend along and are positioned on opposite sides of handle axis. The side sections are interconnected at their upper ends by a handgrip portion which extends transversely to the axis, at their lower ends by a lower crossbar which has an elongated slot formed therethrough, and at longitudinally intermediate portions thereof by a central crossbar to which is anchored an end portion of the carrying strap. To carry an article, the strap is looped around the article to define a carrying loop portion of the strap. The free end of the strap is then passed over the lower handle crossbar and then back through the crossbar slot to define in the strap a strap connecting loop portion. When the handle is lifted, the connecting loop portion is frictionally locked to the lower crossbar to prevent enlargement of the strap carrying loop.

Abstract: A handle for carrying loads has a grip and a strap extending from the grip. The grip is formed so that it is comfortable to hold. The free end of the strap has a bar which can be engaged in a slot so as to form the strap into a closed loop. In use, the strap is passed through a convenient part of the load before the bar at the end of the strap and the slot are engaged. When the grip is lifted to lift the load, the weight of the load and the configuration of the slot will keep the end of the strap engaged so that the load can be carried securely and comfortably.

Abstract: A wicketed bags packet is provided that comprises a stack of flattened, flexible plastic bags having two wicket holes therethrough; wicket shanks extending through said wicket holes respectively; and elongate, flexible binding members crossed in an under-to-over pattern between said shanks and forming a handgrip for said packet, each said binding member being affixed to a shank, respectively, at the rear of said stack and extending to and being removably and reclosably affixed to the other of said shanks at the front of said stack. An associated method for dispensing wicketed bags is also provided.

Abstract: Disclosed are keepers for carrying and suspendably storing portable electric hand-drills. The keeper device includes: an upright shank insertable into and removably secureable to the adjustably tightenable chuck of the hand-drill; a cord rack for draping convolutions of the hand-drill elongate electrical cord; and suspendable handle means to permit convenient interim storage of the keeper and hand-drill combination. In the preferred keeper embodiment, the shank, the cord rack (having backing and resilient finger parts), and the handling means are fabricated of permanently bent springy metallic rod stock.

Abstract: A portable and collapsible luggage carrier having an upright frame including a lower frame section and an upper frame section pivotally connected to the upper end of the lower frame section. Wheels are secured to the lower end of the lower frame section and the ends of legs of a U-shaped base frame are pivotally connected to the lower frame section so that the base frame is swingable between a generally horizontal, operative position and a generally vertical, inoperative position between the side portions of the lower frame section. A pair of U-shaped auxiliary support frames are pivotally connected to the legs of the base frame and an extension frame is shiftably mounted on each auxiliary support frame. When the base frame is in its operative position, the auxiliary support frames are engaged with the legs of the base frame and the extension frames are extended, the lateral stability of luggage supported on the carrier is substantially improved.