Abstract: A mounting for a mobile phone for usage in a vehicle having spaced-apart, discrete front seats, or so-called "bucket seats" comprising linkage having the lower end thereof secured within the spacing intervening the seats or to a console should such be interposed therein, and with the other, upper end of the linkage secured to an arm; there being a phone support of plate character and being adapted for area adjustability hingedly mounted on the arm for movement between operative, horizontal disposition overlyingly of the aforesaid spacing, or console, as the case may be, and inoperative, vertical disposition laterally of the same.

Abstract: A utility holding device for carrying elongated objects such as a rifle at the handlebars of a motorcycle. The device includes a clamp for attachment to the handlebars, a support base attached to the clamp, a mounting stem which is adjustably attached in a threaded opening in the support base and a holding member coupled to the mounting stem and configured to support and lock an object in fixed position at the handlebars.

Abstract: A utility bracket with an adjustable cross bar used to haul articles and merchandise normally too long to fit inside a vehicle. The brackets are "S" shaped brackets formed of rod or tubing with a resilient tubular pad thereon through substantially the length of one of the loops of each bracket. The utility brackets are designed primarily for use by pairs mounted on a vehicle with the padded loops thereof extended, respectively, through the two passenger side windows of a four door car, through a window and over a side edge of a trunk, or a passenger side window and the side edge of the bed of a truck. The cross bar on each bracket is adjustable to adapt to substantially any car outer side contour with the cross bar adjustable vertically and horizontally to distribute weight laterally. The cross bar is also padded with resilient tubular padding to protect a car's outer finish.

Abstract: A support mounting for support of a percussion instrument such as a drum or the like with respect to a carrier frame wherein the mounting structure includes inner and outer clamp elements which are engageable with a side wall portion of the instrument and an elongated, selectively releasable fastener secures the clamp elements with respect to the carrier frame. A rotary constraint precludes rotation of the instrument with respect to the support mounting and either the elongated fastener or the rotary constraint is effective to maintain the inner and outer clamp elements in clamping engagement with an instrument side wall portion therebetween.

Abstract: A vehicle carrier is formed from a flexible mat with suction cups along its bottom surface and raised ridges along the sides of its upper surface. A plurality of slots are provided in these raised ridges. Rigid retaining bars located along the raised ridges are connected to tie straps which pass through the slots and surround the retaining bars. These tie straps then extend back through the slot and connect to the vehicle. Additional tie straps connect to the rigid retaining bar and are secured about a load carried on the mat. Because of the flexible material the mat is made of, it can be rolled into a cylindrical shape and stored in the vehicle trunk along with the retaining bars and tie straps.

Abstract: A holder or holster for a foldable knife in which the knife has a handle and a blade pivotably mounted to the handle is provided. The holster has a cam-fulcrum therein which bridges a forward portion thereof proximate the exit for the handle of the knife. The holster has a chamber therein to receive and hold the knife in a partially-folded position around the cam-fulcrum so that on withdrawal of the knife, the blade contacts and pivots around the cam-fulcrum and opens relative to the handle so that the knife is withdrawn from the holster in an open position.The holster can also have a second cam-fulcrum which bridges a rearward portion thereof so that on insertion of the knife into the holster, the back edge of the blade contacts such cam-fulcrum and is folded toward the handle as the handle advances into the holster.Accordingly, the foldable knife is automatically opened upon withdrawal from the holster and automatically folded upon insertion therein.

Abstract: The invention relates to a bag or article carrier for attachment to dropped handlebars of a bicycle. The bag is preferably secured to the dropped handlebars by an endless cord which is attached to the bag at three locations. The cord is looped over the curved portions of the dropped handlebars, and then stretched to loop over the stem of the handlebars. A locking mechanism may be provided to secure the cord more firmly about the stem of the bicycle.

Abstract: A luggage supporting rack which comprises a frame defining a support surface for supporting luggage and having one end pivotally connected to the top portion of the bicycle forks and the other outer end attached to flexible tie members which are in turn attached to an upper part of the cycle and to the lower part of the forks. The flexible ties and the pivotable connection form a suspension system for the load. Turnbuckles adjust the tension of the tie members.

Abstract: A pack cart convertible for use as a cart for wheeling a load over the ground, for use as a back pack for carrying loads on the back, or for carrying loads by hand comprises a lightweight tubular cart frame having quickly removable wheels and adapted to have a pack bag secured thereon. The pack bag member may be releasably attached to the cart frame by fabric fasteners and further secured by strap members. A lightweight tubular bag frame may be carried within the bag member for maintaining the bag in a predetermined shape and allowing the bag to stand on end independently or when secured to the cart frame. The pack cart frame includes a flexible strap handle for pulling the cart behind the user and a pair of shoulder straps, one being provided with a quick release buckle for allowing the pack cart assembly to be easily installed and removed from the shoulder mounted carrying position. The wheels may be quickly removed from the cart frame and stored in the pack bag.

Abstract: A load carrying unit includes a load carrying portion having a pair of wheels lockably raisable and lowerable in relation thereto. The load carrying portion may be connected to a vehicle by means of a standard ball-and-socket hitch used in conjunction with a cantilever arm. Once the hitch and arm have been connected to the vehicle, the wheels may be raised and the load carrying portion slid toward the vehicle to reduce the cantilever stress on the arm. The load carrying portion and the vehicle may be driven as though there were no trailer.

Abstract: A handgun holster having a separable flap for covering part of the top opening of the holster pocket. The flap is secured by separable fasteners having one part of the fastener on the holster body and a mating fastener part on the flap on one side of the holster and a second separable fastener on the other side of the holster body having one fastener part on the holster body and a mating fastener part on the cover flap which secures the second side of the cover flap and also secures a belt loop to the holster body.

Abstract: A base for removably mounting a carrier box is permanently fixed on a motorcycle baggage-carrier frame. The underface of the carrier box has a recessed portion with grooves at each end for slidably engaging the carrier box on flanges of the base and locking the box in position by means of a latch mechanism, thus providing a theft-proof device and enabling the user to remove the box and carry it by hand in the same manner as a briefcase or suitcase.

Abstract: A mounting foot assembly for attaching a warning light to the exterior of a vehicle, the warning light including a pair of spaced inwardly facing slots in the base thereof, includes a pair of locking cams which are sized to be received in the slots. The mounting foot assembly also includes means for translating the rotational motion of an adjustment screw about a first axis to rotational motion of the locking cams in opposite directions about a pair of parallel axes whereby the locking cams will be caused to mechanically engage the bottoms of the slots.

Abstract: A cross rail for a luggage carrier system having a cross-section having a leading edge to diminish wind resistance and a longitudinally extending channel formed by the interior surfaces of the cross rail. The cross rail can be roll formed of two different materials, an outer skin of a more aesthetically pleasing material and an inner section of a relatively less expensive material. The cross rail is substantially hollow and includes a support for maintaining the cross rail from being crushed by normal loads incident to use with a luggage carrier system.

Abstract: Disclosed is a holster for a chemical tear gas projector having an elongated body with opposite first and second end portions and an intermediate portion therebetween. The first end portion carries a receptacle for receiving the projector. The second end portion is folded to extend behind and parallel the intermediate and first end portions to define an opening for receiving a belt. Projections carried by the second end portion interlock with recesses on the intermediate portion to define the extent of the opening and assist in preventing rotational or swinging movement of the holster relative to the belt portion received through the opening. Additional projections are carried by the holster body and are removable whereby the size of the opening can be adjusted to accommodate belts of different sizes.

Abstract: The invention contemplates roof-rack structure comprising (a) an elongate bar of constant external section profile, and (b) two pad-mounted pedestal supports having provision for inserted through-reception of the respective ends of the bar. Each pedestal support includes its own selectively available one-way-engaging clutch action whereby end-inserted displacement of the bar is freely accommodated, and whereby inserted-bar retraction is foreclosed. Each pedestal support also includes its own jack-actuated clamp for secure lateral anchorage to a roof or window edge. Further, a single manual control serves to operate both the clutch action and the lateral clamp, and the manual control is key-lockable when the conditions of bar-clutched engagement and lateral-clamp setting have both been established. The single manual control is subsequently operable, once unlocked, to release both the lateral clamp and the clutched engagement, thus permitting easy and fast disassembly.

Abstract: A holster for handguns, such as pistols, where the holster positions the handgun generally in the armpit area of the owner with its muzzle pointed downwardly and its grip butt facing forwardly. The holster generally is of the rear opening spring loaded type, although since it is worn for across the body draw, it actually opens toward the front of the user. Each upper side of the folded construction of the holster extends upwardly to form overlapping tabs having means such as Velcro hooks and loops to hold the tabs together and connect the tabs to the opposite ends of a shoulder strap which forms the primary support for the holster. The ends of the shoulder strap also include Velcro for engagement with the Velcro of the holster tabs.

Abstract: A body pocket carrier, especially a weapon holster carrier for wearing on a female body part such as the arm, waist or leg, (calf or thigh) under an outer garment, comprising a flexible belt member, preferably elastic, carrying on its front surface at least one pocket, e.g. weapon holster, the belt member being preferably provided with Velcro type closure means and of extra length with means permitting the wearer to remove enough of such length to fit her body part. In a preferred embodiment, a midriff belt member carrying two front weapon holsters is preferably adjustably and removably attached to a similar thigh belt member carrying weapon holster.

Abstract: A securing device is disclosed for the attachment of an assembly, such as a pannier bag, to a structure, such as a bicycle frame. The device includes a clamping member formed by a supporting engagement member and a lever member that exerts clamping pressure in a direction toward the supporting engagement member. The supporting engagement member and the lever member are mounted on a stiff wall with the lever member including a lever arm that is pivotally mounted on the stiff wall so that a compressible bumper is brought into engagement with structure being clamped to establish the engaged position. An adjustable locking mechanism is also provided for engaging the lever arm to releasably lock in the engaged position.

Abstract: A device which serves as a carrier for a folding stool and as a compartmented bag for holding articles. A flexible fabric body has opposite sides which cover leaves on opposite sides which cover leaves on opposite sides of the folded stool, and a top connecting strip which interconnects the sides of the folded stool, and a top connecting strip which interconnects the sides and covers the top edge of the stool. Snap fasteners on the lower edges of the sides can be connected beneath the leaves to secure the carrier on the stool. The carrier and stool can be carried by a handle, or by a strap which can be connected to serve as a shoulder strap, or by strapping the carrier and stool on the back in the manner of a backpack. Compartments on the opposite sides of the fabric body can hold various objects and can be closed by zipper fasteners. A smaller pocket is formed on one of the sides, and the other side has an adjustable sleeve for holding umbrellas and other long articles.