Abstract: An apparatus for carrying personal articles comprising a substantially rectangular container portion of transparent plastic material having continuous front, bottom, rear and top surfaces, closure means between the top and front surfaces for closing the container portion, a flexible shoulder strap adapted to be received over the head and one arm of the wearer, the shoulder strap being dimensioned so as to continuously extend from one end of the bottom surface over the shoulder of the wearer to the opposite end of the bottom surface and adapted to lay flat against the body of the wearer, and attaching means for attaching the shoulder strap to the ends of the surfaces of the container portion.

Abstract: A transport bracket assembly for weaponry including a first bracket affixed to, for example, a vertical panel adjacent the bed of a conventional pickup truck, and a swinging bracket connected to the fixed bracket in swinging gate fashion by a pair of pintles. The swinging bracket has two pairs of distinct holders for receiving a firearm, e.g., a rifle, or a bow. The holders may be adjusted along the second bracket to different positions. A clip assembly above and attached to the swinging bracket engages the stabilizer of a conventional bow. An interengaging, cooperating latch and guide assembly includes a spring loaded lockbolt on the fixed bracket inserted into a latch element lock bore on the swinging bracket for retaining the swinging bracket in a closed position against the fixed bracket. A guide on the fixed bracket assures proper alignment of the lock bore with the lockbolt.

Abstract: An expandable water-proof pouch which is adapted for holding articles contained therein in a dry condition. This pouch being adapted for threading or attaching a belt through a belt attaching means. The pouch includes a first panel, second panel, and a bottom panel, all being made of a thin flexible waterproof material. A bead type closure means is provided in and on the first panel. A cover flap is provided to protect the closure means from unwanted opening. This pouch is also adapted to be folded and fastened to further protect the closure means.

Abstract: A collar attached around a nozzle has a pivot from which an arm extends. In a contracted position, the arm extends close along the nozzle toward the discharge end thereof to facilitate insertion of the nozzle into an opening of a tank. While in the opening, the arm is turned far enough, by an extension outside the opening, through an acute angle to contact the inside edge of the opening and therefore to force the nozzle in an opposite direction against the inside edge. A latch connected to the arm maintains, until the latch is released, the arm in an expanded or wedging position for retaining the nozzle in the opening. Another embodiment uses three arms evenly spaced for wedging the nozzle in a centered position in an opening.

Abstract: A self-centering roof rack system for transporting bicycles and other sporting goods on a motor vehicle. The rack includes a transverse bar mounted on the roof and supported by upright members at each end. The upright members are simultaneously moveable by rotation of a knob at one end of the rack by means of rotation of a threaded shaft which has right hand threads on one end and left hand threads on the other. The upright members are provided with either a pivoting or sliding mechanism that causes a floating hook adapted to grip a motor vehicle root edge, the hook being caused to move upwardly and outwardly to firmly engage the roof as the uprights are moved toward each other.

Abstract: The invention includes in part of a disposable. inflatable receptacle formed from a thermoplastic material, which when inflated can withstand compressive pressures, for body wastes of persons who are unable to use conventional bathroom facilities because they are confined to a bed due to illness or injury. The receptacle is larger than the conventional metal receptacle to provide more stability for a patient because of his bed confinement. The receptacle also provides improved positioning for the patient on the receptacle by the presence on at least two opposing sides of a rim surrounding the seating area. The receptacle has an upstanding portion on the front part of the seat which acts as a urinary shield. In a second form, the receptacle has a wedge-shaped rearward extension to support the back of a patient who cannot sit upon the receptacle but must use it from the prone position. The remaining part of the invention is a super absorbent pad inserted into the interior of the receptacle.

Abstract: Bottles, cans or other types of containers are filled with accurately metered quantities of a liquid by employing a number of discrete filling units which orbit about a vertical axis and are provided with metering chambers receiving liquid from a main source of supply. The metering chambers are overfilled with liquid, and the excess is collected and returned to the main source. The filling units and certain other parts (such as an annular vessel of the main source) of the apparatus can be of modular design to facilitate storage and transport of modules which are assembled into a container filling apparatus at the filling plant. The method and apparatus can be utilized with advantage for the admission of metered quantities of carbonated and/or pulp-containing beverages into bottles or cans.

Abstract: A spare tire mount for pickup trucks having a sidewall with an inner surface and an upper ledge which extends inward, turns downward as a flange, and then turns outward as a lip. A support member engages the outward facing lip of the sidewall with a horizontal flange formed to lay atop the lip, a vertical flange formed to lay horizontally adjacent to the lip. A horizontal threaded aperture is formed competely through the support member. An elongated threaded member engages through the threaded aperture of the support member to press against the inner surface of the sidewall when rotated at its outer end, thereby preliminarily propping the spare tire mount between the inner surface and the lip of the sidewall prior to and during the mounting of the spare tire.

Abstract: An improved mounting assembly for mounting gauges and devices to a divers forearm. The assembly is comprised of a flexible material with provisions for rigid components to be placed therein. Rigid components provide structural integrity and secure gauges and devices. Gauges and devices may be easily removed, inserted, or exchanged while the unit is not being worn. When worn, the device may not be manipulated in such a manner as to allow gauges and devices to be easily moved. A compass holder (38) and a depth gauge holder (36) are sized to fit a variety of gauges commonly available. A rigid ring (62) with an inside diameter sized to fit specific models of gauges prevents gauges from rotating and popping out of device. Large overhangs comprised of flexible material hold devices conforming to the shape of a typical watch and diver's thermometer. A writing tablet and pencil may be secured to the inside arm of the device and are held in place by means of overhangs (40), friction, and compression.