Abstract: An attachment aid for securing a mobile device to a finger of a human hand in a manner enabling a user to manipulate the position and orientation of a secured mobile device vis-à-vis the human hand between an in-use state and a non-use state includes a mobile device-retaining portion at one end and a user finger-retaining portion at an opposite end.

Abstract: A headband adjusting device includes a mounting base including an internal ratchet, a linkage mounted on the mounting base. The linkage includes a transmission member and an elastic position limiting member configured to abut against a tooth of the internal ratchet. The headband adjusting device also includes a thumbwheel connected with the linkage and configured to cause the linkage to rotate, the thumbwheel including a disengaging member corresponding to the position limiting member. When the thumbwheel rotates in a first direction, the disengaging member abuts against the position limiting member to unlock the internal ratchet. When the thumbwheel rotates in a second direction, the position limiting member rotates while contacting the internal ratchet. The headband adjusting device further includes a transmission mechanism coupled with the transmission member. The linkage is configured to drive the transmission mechanism, which drives a headband to extend or retract.

Abstract: An expendable and transportable bag is disclosed. In one embodiment, a stretchable reusable bag hidden inside a lanyard keychain is now readily available to carry goods in a moment's notice of under 5 seconds. An attachment device enables the Sneakey-Bag to consistently be with the consumer, for example, with the consumer's keys or ID card and can be put away entirely in the lanyard in 3 to 5 seconds.

Abstract: A multi-hitch receiver assembly adapted for use on a trailer comprising a main frame that is adapted to be secured to the trailer, a means for securing the main frame to the trailer, and at least one receiver box assembly. The at least one receiver box assembly comprises a first member that is adapted to be secured to the main frame, a second member that is adapted to removably secure a first cargo carrier and is secured to the first member, and a third member that is adapted to removably secure a second cargo carrier and is secured to the second member. The at least one receiver box assembly is adapted to be secured to the main frame at more than one location on the main frame. A method comprising securing the main frame to the trailer.

Abstract: A system, method, and apparatus for securely gripping a mobile device can comprise a device connecting assembly comprising an upper base with an orifice formed therein, a bottom base, and a peg formed on the bottom base, a finger gripping assembly, and at least one jointed connection assembly connecting the device connecting assembly and the finger gripping assembly. A connective material can be formed on a bottom base. The finger side strut is configured to fold between two legs of the device side strut.

Abstract: A portable workstation for use in a front passenger seat in an interior of a vehicle includes a body member having a plurality of walls that, together, form a box-shape configuration defining a closed bottom, an open top, and an interior area. The body member includes side walls having lower edges that are angled and increasingly offset from the bottom wall so as to be complementary to a bottom of the front passenger seat. A front wall extends downwardly from the bottom wall and in front of the front passenger seat, whereby to grip the front passenger seat. Walls extend upwardly to form compartments for receiving an article. The portable workstation includes a module attachment assembly having a plurality of upstanding side walls and a top surface defining multiple receiver slots. The workstation includes multiple accessory modules each having at least one boss removably received in a receiver slot.

Abstract: A yoga bag is disclosed. An example embodiment includes a yoga bag comprising: a fabric-covered rigid housing having a top panel and a bottom panel connected by two front panels and two rear panels, the combination of the top and bottom panels with the front and rear panels forming a generally rectangular housing with a hollow interior region; a yoga mat holder element attached to the top panel, the yoga mat holder element including at least one attachable strap to retain a rolled-up yoga mat; an accessory receptacle configured as a pocket, a loop, a hole, or an attachment mechanism to retain any of a variety of yoga accessories; and a towel storage area configured as an open area or void in the hollow interior region and positioned in the middle of the housing between the two front panels and the two rear panels.

Abstract: A backpack that uses magnetic forces to alter the load distribution on a user in accordance with embodiments of the invention are disclosed. In one embodiment, a backpack for changing load distribution on a user comprising: an outer portion comprising; a compartment to hold an inner portion; an opening; the inner portion comprising; a compartment configured for a load; an opening; a first plurality of magnets on the outer portion, wherein the first plurality of magnets is: oriented such that a consistent magnetic pole of each magnet points towards the compartment; a second plurality of magnets on the inner portion, wherein the second plurality of magnets is; oriented such that a consistent magnetic pole of each magnet points towards the compartment; wherein the first plurality of magnets is oriented such that a magnetic field of the first plurality of magnets exerts a repulsive force on the second plurality of magnets.

Abstract: Truck storage devices are adapted to convert between a storage configuration and a folded configuration. According to one example, a truck storage device may include a bottom panel with four edges forming a rectangle. The bottom panel may be movably coupled to a lower section of a back panel along a first edge of the bottom panel, a front panel along a second edge of the bottom panel opposite from the first edge, a first side panel along a third edge of the bottom panel, and a second side panel along a fourth edge of the bottom panel opposite from the third edge. A top panel may be movably coupled to an upper section of the back panel, where the upper section of the back panel is movably coupled to the lower section of the back panel. Other aspects, embodiments, and features are also included.

Abstract: The invention relates to a backpack or case, which, in the closed state, is formed or shaped from substantially an underside, upper side, lateral surfaces, a surface to be carried on the back and a front surface, wherein an opening region is formed on or along a surface (3) which is formed with at least one fold-down flap (13), whereby a substantially complete opening (2) of the substantially tub-shaped backpack body is made on the elongated surface to be carried on the back and on the at least one fold-down flap, by means of at least one zip closure (5), and wherein the surface to be carried on the back is provided with backpack straps.

Abstract: A vehicle rail system has a frame mountable to a vehicle, the frame having a plurality of support legs, the support legs interconnected via support beams. One or more fixed rails are mountable to the support frame, each fixed rail comprising a plurality of bearings thereon and configured to receive a sliding rail, the sliding rail having a plurality of grooves for receiving the bearings of the fixed rail so as to be slidable thereon. The bearings are located along regular intervals of the fixed rails on each non-mounted side. The sliding rail is then able to slide along the bearings of the fixed rail, extending to the exterior of the frame mounted in the vehicle.

Abstract: A storage device is configured to hold one or more sports boards. The storage device has a mechanism that transitions the device between a clamped and unclamped state upon actuation of a an actuation device. A user can actuate an actuator from a first position towards the device to a second position to transition the device from the clamped to the unclamped state.

Abstract: A holder (10) for detachably fastening a flat, approximately rectangular device such as a tablet computer or a smartphone to a component, in particular to a component of a motor vehicle, wherein the holder includes a holding device (12) for detachably mounting the device and a fastening element (14) connected to the holding device for connecting the holder to the component, wherein a rotary bearing rotatable about an axis of rotation (24) is provided, which is connected to the holding device and wherein a pivot bearing connected to the rotary bearing is provided, which is connected to the fastening element.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a support structure for a rucksack, including a support framework having a first and a second bearing point arranged at a spacing from one another along a first direction, and a first and a second rotation element. The first rotation element is mounted on the support framework at the first bearing point and is rotatable about a first rotation axis and the second rotation element is mounted on the support framework at the second bearing point and is rotatable about a further rotation axis. The first and second rotation elements are constructed for receiving a shoulder belt and hip belt, respectively, in a torsion-resistant manner. The first and the second rotation element are rotationally coupled to one another in a manner reversing the direction of rotation.

Abstract: A storage device is configured to hold one or more sports boards. The storage device has a mechanism that transitions the device between a clamped and unclamped state upon actuation of a an actuation device. A user can actuate an actuator from a first position towards the device to a second position to transition the device from the clamped to the unclamped state.

Abstract: A grenade pouch lid has a rim engagement feature, and the rim engagement feature is operable to secure the planar body to an object having a disc-shaped rim when the rim engagement feature is urged against the rim. The rim engagement feature may include at least two spaced apart elements defining a space therebetween for receiving the rim. The planar body may include a slot, the slot being operable to receive one end of a strap. The planar body may include a wedge shaped portion, the wedge-shaped portion being opposed to the rim engagement feature. The rim engagement feature and the rim may have the same radius. The planar body may cover the center of the rim when the planar body is secured to the object. The object having a disc-shaped rim may be a 40 mm grenade. A grenade pouch is also disclosed.

Abstract: An automatic securement pin system for a hitch connector includes a hitch bar having an insert end configured to be inserted into a hitch receiver, a securement pin coupled to the hitch bar, and an actuator coupled to the securement pin. The actuator is configured to engage the hitch receiver to displace the securement pin from an open position.

Abstract: An adjustable pouch or pocket for carrying an article such as one or more ammunition magazines, armor plates, batteries, radios, grenades, bottles, and the like in hostile environments, integrates a lace tightening system for adjusting the pouch size, fit, and/or tightness about the article or articles, wherein a lace or laces of the tightening system are largely or substantially incorporated into an arrangement of one or more enclosed cavities or pockets within or between certain of the panels so as to be protected from exposure and potential damage while still allowing free movement of the lace or laces, and which largely isolates the laces from the carried article or articles so as not to catch or snag the article when being inserted or removed from the pouch.

Abstract: A method for fixing a travel container to a motor vehicle includes arranging a vehicle with at least one back seat fixed to a frame of the vehicle. The seat includes a lower plate securable to a frame portion of the vehicle and a seat portion, opposite to the lower plate, is suitable as a user/passenger seat. A travel container has a container body, defining a storage compartment. A fixing plate associated with the container body includes a mount for the travel container. The travel container fixing plate is interchangeable with the lower plate of the seat. The seat is removed to provide access to an under-seat compartment and to the frame portion supporting the seat. The travel container is fixed to the vehicle to fix the fixing plate of the travel container to the frame portion supporting the seat. The travel container is arranged to replace the seat.

Abstract: A holster is provided with an improved attachment interface. The attachment interface is integrated as part of the holster housing and provides a railed track within a circular retaining wall. The attachment interface interchangeably accommodates a variety of different accessory attachments and mounting configurations.