Abstract: A beverage belt adapted to be worn upon a person, said belt including a housing formed of insulative material, said housing including a plurality of spaced apart beverage containing pockets, each said pocket adapted to be closed by a lid, each said lid to be securable upon its respective said pocket by means of a bayonet slot assembly, and the free ends of said belt including securing means to interconnect together the ends of said belt when placed about a person's body.

Abstract: A device and a method for securing a spare tire and wheel to a vehicle comprising of an elongated rod having a linked toggle mechanism. A hook at one end of the rod is insertable through a central aperture of the wheel, for attachment to a mounting device carried by the vehicle, while the other end of the elongated rod is threaded into the base of the toggle mechanism. When the toggle mechanism is closed, it overlaps the edge of the hub of the wheel and holds the wheel securely in place. When the toggle mechanism is opened, it does not overlap the edge of the wheel hub and the wheel may be easily removed from the mounting device.

Abstract: A tire carrier for securing a spare tire to the bed of a pickup truck or the like wherein the tire is mounted on a conventional flanged rim having an opening therethrough which comprises a vertically disposed bracket member having vertically spaced notches therein and attachable to the bed of the pickup truck; a bracket-engaging member having a horizontally extending arm with an upward extension adjacent one end thereof, a threaded nut attached to the vertical extension, a threaded J-hooked rod threadedly received in the nut and having a hook at one end thereof adapted to engage one of the notches of the bracket when the bracket-engaging member is passed through the opening in the tire rim; a pivotal tire rim-engaging member including a pivotal arm pivotally connected to the opposite end of the bracket-engaging member, a handle member extending outwardly from the pivotal arm adjacent the pivotal connection, a horizontally extending keeper bar connected adjacent its horizontal center to the end of said pivotal

Abstract: A back-pack frame, formed of lightweight metallic tubing, comprising a pair of substantially U-shaped members disposed in end-to-end facing relation with the outer end portions of the legs of one member telescopically engaged in the outer end portions of the legs of the other member; there being intermediate cross bars spanning in engaged relation between, and supported by, the legs of said U-shaped members, and said cross bars having tongues projecting from their ends and extending into slots in the corresponding legs.

Abstract: A cage for receiving and holding a water bottle which can be readily attached to a bicycle frame or the like. It consists of a single piece of resilient wire bent to form the cage with a solderless, weldfree connection for the joint at the adjacent ends of the wire. This connection, along with a special mounting means, also provides a less abrasive protective surface for frictionally engaging and gripping the bottle.

Abstract: A support for carrying sheet-like material of a maximum of 4 feet by 8 feet on an automobile is disclosed herein. The support has a Z-shaped member that may be hooked over the door of an automobile through an open window. Two vertical rigid members are spaced from each other and connected by an intermediate member. This assembly is attached to the above mentioned hook forming the body of the support. Straps are provided for holding the sheet-like material in place on the support and pads are fixed to the Z-shaped member to prevent the support device from scratching the automobile.

Abstract: An upright vertically extendable frame is provided including upper and lower portions. The lower portion includes widely spaced opposite end portions and the upper portion includes a central uppermost portion. The opposite end portions include depending feet adapted to rest upon spaced marginal portions of the flooring of a pickup truck load bed and the central uppermost portion includes an upwardly projecting abutment adapted to be engaged under the upper inwardly projecting ledge of the side wall of the associated pickup truck load bed. Finally, the vertical mid-portion of the frame includes clamp structure for clamping a vehicle wheel and tire assembly against one side of the frame.

Abstract: A detachable car rack is adapted to support a surfboard or similar elongated object atop a car mounting surface such as its roof. To preclude marring or similar finish damage, a pair of elongated, compressible support pads are disposed at a spaced distance from each other between the mounting surface and the surfboard. With each support pad there are provided a frame member, and first and second lengths of strap extending from opposite ends of the support pad to slidably pass through the frame member and form a loop that is adjustable to tightly gird the surfboard. Each length of strap folds back to extend away from the frame member to a remote end where there is attached an anchor such as a hook for gripping an edge of the mounting surface such as is commonly provided by a gutter extending along the respective side of the car roof.

Abstract: A liquified gas tank is supported on a bracket which is swingably attached to the rear bumper of a camper or trailer below the rear door thereof. The gas tank bracket can be latched in place with the gas tank in front of the rear door so that the gas tank will be supported in a central position when the camper or trailer is in motion. The latch can be released to permit the gas tank to be swung away from the door so that the door can be opened when the camper or trailer is at rest.

Abstract: The night stick holder includes a flexible sleeve split substantially lengthwise and having a pair of axially spaced snap fasteners. The night stick has an enlarged diameter portion at the bottom of the handle and the fasteners, when secured, serve to close the sleeve about the tapered body of the night stick, the enlarged diameter portion and the tapered body serving to preclude endwise movement of the stick through the sleeve in either direction. To draw the stick from the holder, the stick is first canted forwardly and the upper fastener unsnapped. The stick may then be jerked downwardly and forwardly in a swinging motion to automatically unsnap the lower fastener whereby the stick is withdrawn through the split sleeve.

Abstract: A cycle is provided for carrying luggage on a bicycle or motorcycle having a sissy bar. The pack comprises an enclosed container which carries a sleeve on its front wall for gripping said sissy bar to securely hold the pack to the cycle. The pack may be readily converted to a back pack.

Abstract: This disclosure is directed to a handgun holster capable of activating a light activatable, luminous material deposited on the rear surfaces of the front and rear sights, respectively, of the handgun without revealing the position of the party holding and aiming the piece at the critical time it is aimed thereby permitting handguns to be aimed accurately in the darkest conditions by peace officers without hazard. Basically the holster conforms in general contour and appearance to that of the handgun and contains a shielding portion and one or more lights of sufficient intensity to permit short duration light exposure during activation of the luminous material.

Abstract: The primary object of this invention is the provision of an adjustable strap harness for carrying an archery bow on the back of a person.

Abstract: A litter removal or evacuation apparatus for installation in a vehicle such as an automobile, truck, pleasure water craft, etc. There is a main litter removal system for larger articles such as bottles, napkins, etc; and an ash tray removal system to evacuate cigarette butts, cigar butts, etc., from the vehicle ash tray. In each of these two systems, there is a litter receptacle to receive the litter, a removal tube leading from the vehicle passenger compartment to the receptacle, and a suction tube leading from its related receptacle to the intake housing of the conventional heating and ventilating system of the vehicle. A suction adequate to draw litter through the removal tubes into the litter receptacles is created through the blower system of the vehicle heating and ventilating system, by simultaneously closing off the intake vent through which ambient air is normally drawn into the heating and ventilating system, and also operating the blower.

Abstract: An improved paint container carrier for holding a container of paint having a contoured shape to conform to the contour of the user's body. The container further as a pivotally mounted lid for preventing spills and contamination of paint and straps for securing the device to the user's body. An adapter sleeve is provided so that the paint container carrier may receive various sizes of paint containers.

Abstract: A suitcase is provided with shoulder straps in one of its broad sides so that the suitcase can be carried in the manner of a back pack. The straps are retractable into flat engagement with the broad side and the suitcase includes a handle permitting it to be carried in a conventional manner.

Abstract: An automobile bicycle carrier of the type including a pair of upwardly opening channels for receiving the wheels of a bicycle and a support frame for mounting the channels in spaced parallel relation on a vehicle and for engaging the frames of the bicycles resting in each of the channels to support the same in upright position. The support frame is formed of a plurality of separate and detachably connected frame members and includes a pair of front frame members that are attached to the channels and which are detachably interconnected to each other intermediate the channels and a corresponding pair of rear frame members which are connected to the channels and detachably interconnected intermediate the channels to support the channels in spaced parallel relation. One of the front and rear frame members each have a leg that extends upwardly with a laterally extending arm at its upper end for engaging and supporting the frame of the bicycle in a respective one of the channels.

Abstract: A vehicle bumper pivotably attached to a motor vehicle capable of being used to support a motorcycle. While in the bumper position, the support serves to cushion the vehicle upon collisions; however, upon pivoting to the carrier position it can be used to support a motorcycle for transportation.

Abstract: A mounting bracket and cooperating clamp grip the cargo box side wall of a pick-up truck beneath the customary bead at the top margin of the cargo box. The spare tire is bolted to a projecting arm of the mounting bracket and a lockable hasp device or guard encloses the bolting means for the spare tire and wheel. The mount is compact and stable and positions the spare tire conveniently.

Abstract: A clip-on carrying device for portable personal radios, particularly a radio of the two-way type conventionally used by police officers, firemen and the like. The carrying device includes a first radio receiving portion to which is attached an elongated belt receiving member having a hook-like portion formed thereon to prevent accidental removal of the clip from the belt. The radio receiving portion frictionally engages the outer case of the radio to securely hold the radio therein yet allowing easy removal of the radio when desired.