Abstract: A method for supporting a surfboard during vehicular transport includes positioning an apparatus in a backseat of a convertible such that the apparatus stands on each of two seats of the backset; using seatbelts in the backset of the convertible, securing the apparatus against backs of the seats; with the top of the convertible down, positioning the surfboard onto a top of a frame of a windshield of the convertible while positioning the surfboard onto a platform of the apparatus; and securing the surfboard to the platform using one or more straps. The surfboard is supported on the convertible by the windshield frame and by the platform of the apparatus that has been stood up in the backseat of the convertible.

Abstract: A system for attaching shoulder straps to a backpack, comprising a detachable shoulder strap assembly including shoulder straps, a yoke to which the shoulder straps are attached, and at least one lower strap attached to the yoke, wherein the yoke has a slit formed therein; a sleeve for attachment to the backpack, the sleeve having an upper part associated with a series of loops positioned and configured to extend through the slit; a securing member for securing the loops to the yoke; and for each of the at least one lower strap, a strap fastener for attachment to the backpack for securing the at least one strap to the backpack. A method for using the system to attach and detach the detachable shoulder strap assembly.

Abstract: A vehicle that includes an adaptable truck bed storage system includes a truck bed with a first sidewall and a second sidewall. The adaptable truck bed storage system is configured to receive accessories and includes an anchoring assembly that includes a first fixed end coupled to the first sidewall and a second fixed end coupled to the second sidewall. The anchoring assembly includes at least one pin. The adaptable truck bed storage system further includes an indexable center bar that extends between the first fixed end and the second fixed end. The indexable center bar includes a plurality of accessory channels on a plurality of sides of the indexable center bar. The accessory channels extend at least a portion of a length of the indexable center bar. The indexable center bar is indexable between a plurality of discrete positions and the pin locks the indexable center bar in one of the discrete positions to adapt the adaptable truck bed storage system.

Abstract: A protective and supportive enclosure includes a first panel, second panel, zipper, plurality of fasteners, and plurality of bands. The first and second panels are affixed together and form a sleeve that includes an opening. The second panel includes a polymer that is clear and electrically conductive. The first and second panels each include a polygonal overall shape. The zipper is affixed to the opening. Each band is affixed to the primary panel proximate to the opening. Each fastener is pivotably coupled to a band. The protective and supportive enclosure include standing and affixed states. In the standing state, each fastener is further demountably coupled to the band and therewith forms a triangular support. and the protective and supportive enclosure is oriented substantially vertical when resting on the triangular support. In the affixed state, the protective and supportive enclosure is demountably coupled to an object via each fastener.

Abstract: An apparatus for securing articles to structural members includes a main strap assembly having at least three distinct portions configured for forming a secure loop by attachment of at least one of the portions to another of the portions. The apparatus further includes a pair of parallel ancillary strap assemblies attached transversely to the main strap assembly. Each of the pair is attached to a respective one of ancillary releasable engagement mechanisms at an end thereof, for forming an engageable loop. The ancillary strap assemblies can be used to attach the main strap assembly parallel to an elongate structural member. The secure loop of the main strap assembly can be used for securing a heavy article to a bicycle frame, or the like.

Abstract: A substantially panel system for a truck includes a middle portion, a clamping portion, a displacement portion, and a clamp. The middle portion has mounting features configured to rigidly receive accessories or accessory mounts. The clamping portion is disposed above the middle portion. The displacement portion is disposed between the middle portion and the clamping portion and defines a lateral offset of the middle portion from the clamping portion. The clamp pulls the clamping portion toward a lip of a bed rail of a sidewall of a truck bed, thereby coupling the panel system to the sidewall of the truck bed, without the middle or displacement portions laterally extending farther toward the lip of the bed rail than the clamping portion.

Abstract: A carrier for multiple folding chairs. The carrier for multiple folding chairs has a body including a back, at least one sidewall extending around the perimeter of the back, and a closure flap, thereby defining an interior volume. The interior volume is large enough to encapsulate at least two folding chairs. The closure flap is secured to the open ends of the sidewalk via an attachment mechanism such as a zipper. The closure flap also incorporates an access flap, allowing an individual to access a portion of the carrier while the remainder remains closed. Handles, casters and at least one strap are located on the exterior surface of the body, allowing an individual to transport the carrier via several methods. Hooks on the exterior of the body, coupled with fasteners incorporated on the straps, removably secure the carrier to a mounting fixture affixed to a vehicle.

Abstract: An integral hook arrangement for hanging accessories in a vehicle interior, has at least one hook element and an integral hook base. The integral hook base is designed as a single piece with the or each hook element and is connected pivotably via at least one live hinge such that the or each hook element can pivot from a folded-in stowed position into a folded-out operating position with an opening angle. The integral hook arrangement here has a stop element, wherein a removable abutment and/or engagement is or can be formed between the integral hook base and the or each hook element in order to limit the opening angle in the folded-out operating position.

Abstract: A backpack for a cylindrical shaped object, such as a utility bucket, is disclosed and includes a generally cylindrical shaped body portion with an open top and a bottom and a pair of a pair of shoulder straps attached to the top and bottom of the body portion, the attachment points for the straps at the top are spaced apart by at least a hundred and sixty degrees (160°) and eighty degrees (80°) from a lateral center line of the body portion relative to one another. A plurality of pockets may be disposed about the perimeter of the body portion and the backpack may also include a grab handle and chest strap.

Abstract: A cup holder insert having an insert assembly, a support assembly, and a cup holder assembly is disclosed herein. The adjustable large cup holder insert includes three assemblies each having a specific shape to cooperate with each other. Additionally, the adjustable large cup holder insert is configured to be fitted into an existing cup holder in a vehicle or wherever else a cup holder is found. Each assembly of the adjustable large cup holder insert is fitted into each other to provide a secure attaching means to an existing cup holder. Furthermore, the three assemblies include a cup holder assembly which can be shifted across a support assembly to provide an optimal position for a placing a large cup for a user. The cup holder insert provides a user with an efficient way of securing a large cup to an existing cup holder.

Abstract: A backpack strap spool for rolling up an excess length of a backpack strap. A roller is rolled against the backpack strap, allowing it to be rolled into a tight roll next to the arm loop of the backpack. A loop is connected to end tabs of the roller and restrains the strap against the roller. The loop has several holes to adjust the tightness of the loop against the strap and roller, preventing the strap from becoming unrolled. Accessories may be clipped or inserted into the unused holes of the loop.

Abstract: The invention relates to a carrying device (10) with an accommodation body (12) for accommodating a baby or a small child. The accommodation body (12) is constructed in such a way that the height thereof is adjustable and such that at least one region of the back of a baby or a small child can be accommodated and/or supported therein, thereby preventing the sinking or sagging of the newborn. Because the carrying device (10) has a holding harness system (40, 60) for fastening the accommodation body (12) to a person, and because the height of the accommodation body (12) is adjustable, sufficient support for the back of the small child from birth up to the age of young child is ensured, as well as an orthopedically correct carrying manner for both the young child and the wearer.

Abstract: A sports bar storage compartment assembly including a storage compartment, wherein the storage compartment includes a storage compartment wall defining a first side, a second side, a top and a bottom. An opening is defined in the storage compartment wall at the first side of the compartment. In addition, the storage compartment is connected to a support shelf of a first attachment bracket, wherein the first attachment bracket is positioned near the first side of the storage compartment adjacent to the opening. A door is connected to the first attachment bracket and conceals the opening when in a closed position.

Abstract: A backpack has a character with external appendages on its rear portion that can be moved by a wearer of the backpack. The external appendages normally rest against the rear portion of the backpack and are configured to be selectively moved. Attachment points of the appendages are rotatably connected to motion devices, which in turn are connected by way of connecting lines to trigger features on a front portion of the backpack. When the trigger features are pulled, the appendages are raised into an active position by the motion devices, which in turn store energy from the pulling of the trigger features. By releasing the trigger features, the stored energy then causes the appendages to return to non-pulled resting positions.

Abstract: A unitary metal clip (100) is formed of a pocket mounting side (102), a device mounting side (104) and a top end pocket flange (108) therebetween. The clip further comprises first and second side flanges (106) extending from the pocket mounting side (102) toward the top end pocket flange (108). The top end pocket flange (108) provides alignment, while first and second side flanges (106) provide slide-in, engagement, and grip features for clip (100). A recessed retention feature (114) is also provided within the pocket mounting side (102) to provide a compression feature of clip. A device mounting platform (130) is located on the device mounting side (104) extending from the top end pocket flange (108) of clip (100) for mounting to a device, such as a holster or directly to a communication device. Clip (100) provides stable, non-rotational positioning and retention for body worn portable communication device applications.

Abstract: A casing removably attached to a vehicle dashboard using a plurality of mating components. The casing is configured to receive and release a mobile device that is slidably insertable through an aperture in a surface of the casing. The casing is configured with an opening to view the display of the device and has a securing mechanism to hold the inserted device in place. The mounting/mating components may be magnetic. There is a method of installing a removably mountable casing having preattached mounting components to a vehicle dashboard. The method comprises removing the dashboard, aligning the casing against a front side of the dashboard; preparing the dashboard at a location where a plurality of mating components will be attached; attaching the plurality of mating components to the location; reconnecting the dashboard; and mounting the casing such that the mounting components correspondingly mate to the mating components on the dashboard.

Abstract: An adjustable child carrier includes an adjustable bucket seat that can be adjusted to accommodate children of a wide range of sizes. The child carrier includes one or more adjustments that work alone or in cooperation to adjust the depth and width of the bucket seat area provided by the child carrier. The carrier is capable of supporting children of various sizes in an ergonomic position appropriate for the child's size. The child carrier is adjustable for multiple carrying positions and orientations.

Abstract: A grill support apparatus for mounting a grill to a recreational vehicle comprises: a pivot assembly comprising a first hinge and a second hinge; a support arm assembly comprising a first support arm attached to the first hinge, a second support arm attached to the second hinge, and a third support arm attached to and vertically separating the first support arm and the second support arm at first ends proximal to the first hinge and the second hinge; where the first support arm and the second support arm are attached to one another at a position distal to the first hinge and the second hinge; and a base grill support platform attached to the second support arm and extending outwardly from the recreational vehicle in a horizontal orientation.

Abstract: A carrier system for a vehicle having a pair of vacuum devices shaped and sized to mate and secure to a recreational article. Each vacuum device includes a pad shaped and sized to detachably seat with a vehicle to form a vacuum cavity. The frame is configured to detachably attach to a mounting surface, is generally arcuate, and has a front frame pivotally connected to a rear frame member to pivot between operating and storage positions.

Abstract: A luggage towing apparatus, wherein the luggage has a wheel to move on a surface and an opposing handle. The luggage apparatus includes a bracket constructed of a beam having first, mid, and second end portions, the first end portion having an aperture, the second end portion having a flexible hook being removably engagable to the luggage handle. The mid portion has a finger channel constructed of a partial sidewall, wherein the partial sidewall terminates in an open gap that operationally allows a user's finger to pass therethrough wherein the sidewall acts as a finger rest to facilitate finger movement thus moving the bracket to engage and disengage the flexible hook from the luggage handle. The luggage towing apparatus further includes a strap that is affixed the aperture, wherein operationally the strap is looped around a torso of the user to enable pulling the luggage across the surface hands free.