Abstract: Several embodiments of a drink holder are designed to replace a conventional ashtray pivotally or slidably mounted in a vehicle.

Abstract: The invention disclosed is a novel strap assembly for supporting a musical instrument, such as a saxophone by distributing the weight of the instrument across the back and shoulders of the user symmetrically.The strap assembly is comprised of a pair of shoulder straps being attached across the back of the user by two elongate projections and joined around the front of the user by two additional elongate projections. The pair of shoulder straps extend over the shoulders toward the front of the user, and are provided with a method for adjustable support of the instrument.

Abstract: A filament-wound vessel for containing corrosive and pressurized fluids is disclosed. The vessel comprises a thermoplastic resin inner liner having a cylindrical sidewall and integral oblate, ellipsoidal end sections, and axially aligned access openings at each end of the vessel. One of the openings has a relatively wide diameter compared to the other opening, and a tank fitting is mounted in the wide diameter opening. The tank fitting comprises a fiber-reinforced plastic female member having a cylindrical end projecting into the wide diameter opening of the inner liner and a cylindrical neck portion projecting from the opening. An annular boss is provided between the cylindrical end and the cylindrical neck and rests on an exteriorly facing annular portion of the end section. A sealing ribbon, which comprises a substantially uniform mixture of a thermoplastic material and ferromagnetic particles, seals the boss to the annular portion upon the application of electromagnetic energy.

Abstract: A carrier for releasable attachment to a band includes a hollow housing with side and bottom portions. The side and bottom portions have at least one pair of protuberances integrally formed adjacent the bottom portion on opposite side portions of the hollow housing. Each of the protuberances form, with the corresponding side portions, a channel adapted to receive therein a flexible, elastomeric cable adapted to engage both of the channels formed by the pair of protuberances and to extend across the bottom portion of the housing. The cable is sufficiently flexible to encircle the band to hold both the bottom portion of the housing and the band in a releasable adjacent relation.

Abstract: A catch bag has a flat lid of resilient material which is hinged to a frame around the opening of the bag. A diametrical slit in the lid allows easy insertion of articles, such as speared fish, with one hand while the lid retains articles securely inside the bag. When access to the contents of the bag is desired, the hinged lid facilitates emptying of the bag. An elastic wrist cord opposite the hinge can be used to keep the bag near at hand while leaving the user's hand free, and also to hold the hinged lid shut. A carrying handle is attached along a side of the bag for convenient transporting of the bag on dry land.

Abstract: This relates to an improved aerosol container of the type wherein the dome is formed separately from the body and is secured to the body by a conventional double seam. The aerosol container is improved by squeezing the double seam radially inwardly so that it is, in effect, necked in and may also be tilted to correspond generally to the dome profile. In the ultimate condition the upper part of the body is also tilted radially inwardly and the chuck wall upper portion contacts the dome above the annular countersink completely to close the countersink.

Abstract: The pack frame has first and second rectangular frames pivotally interconnected to allow the frames to be opened to the limit imposed by a fabric seat mounted between the top members. A safety strap connects the bottom frame members to act as a back-up limit on separation of the frames. The frames can be collapsed or folded and carried by shoulder straps connected to one of the frames at the top cross member and to the sides of the frame below the pivot. An optional backrest is fixed to the one frame to serve to support cargo when the frames are used as a backpack or to pivot, by removal of one of two mounting pins on each side to a lowered position, or to serve as a backrest when the seat is used. Optional side cargo bags are mounted to the pivot pins and are connected to each other by a strap passing over the seat. The invention also provides a spliced joint for each rectangular frame in the medial portion of the lower cross member.

Abstract: An article carrier for attachment to recreational vehicles comprises a box-like container, for carrying articles, removably secured and supported on a spare tire mounting frame or on a separate mounting frame. The container has a bottom portion and a top portion releasably hinged thereon. The container rear wall has a tapered box-like portion extending inward and adapted to receive and substantially surround a wheel mount member of the frame. Wheel attaching lugs extend from the wheel mount member through the front wall of the box-like member into the container and the spare tire is received and secured to capture the container between the spare tire and the wheel mount member. The container top portion is removable and adapted to receive leg members for conversion to a table. A modified top portion has openings in the side walls covered with wire mesh for use in transporting animals.

Abstract: A roof carrier including horizontal struts able to carry and fix in place baggage, a plurality of stands supporting the struts on an automobile, bolts provided in the stands for fixing the struts and stands in position, and a locking device covering the heads of the bolts provided detachably on the struts or stands.

Abstract: An end cap and tie down for use with a hollow slat of the type including a base portion adapted to be mounted in contiguous relation to a surface portion of a vehicle and a longitudinally extending slot in the upper surface of the slat communicating with the hollow interior of the slat. The end cap includes a main body portion having a height exceeding the height of the slat and defining a generally vertical abutment surface positioned against a terminal end of the slat to close that end of the slat and position the upper surface of the main body portion above the upper surface of the slat, and an attachment portion projecting from the abutment surface of the main body portion and sized to be received in the hollow of the slat.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a cycle carrier for carrying a motorcycle or bicycle on the side of a vehicle. The carrier has a pair of buckets into which the cycle tires fit and an A-frame means between the buckets. The apex of the A-frame is affixed to the cycle. The buckets are attached to the frame of the vehicle.

Abstract: A luggage rack mountable to the top or back hood of an automobile for traorting luggage. The rack includes a substantially rectangular frame which is secured to the vehicle roof but elevated therefrom by corner stanchions. The cross-members of the frame are provided with slots positioned generally at their outboard ends. The slots are adapted to receive spring clips attached to a load bearing rack that is suspended below the frame in close proximity to the rooftop of the vehicle when connected to the frame. The rack includes a series of parallel load bearing members and upwardly extending support arms. The spring clips are secured to the upper end of the support arms. The suspended rack is fixed in place by the interlocking action of the spring clips within the corresponding frame slots.

Abstract: A plastic platform constructed to be snapped onto a carrier rack of the type which is mounted over the front or rear wheel of a bicycle. The platform serves as a support to prevent articles from falling through the rack onto the rear tire, and also as a fender to protect the articles, as well as the back of the rider, from water and mud sprays. The platform is scored so that its end portion may be bent up to follow the contour of the carrier rack. The platform may be mounted with different orientations as dictated by the type of the rack. Moreover, the platform has slots which not only serve to receive the supporting straps and bungie cords of bags and panniers, but which also serve to permit the platform to be strapped onto carrier racks which are of inappropriate sizes and/or shapes to enable the platform to be snapped thereon.

Abstract: A holster formed by two identical sandwiched blanks sewn together. The holster has an open front except for a low forward wall. The holster has an inner wall with a rigid upstanding thumb release and the holster has an outer wall with a flexible retaining strap and snap members releasably securing together the thumb release and the strap. The blanks in flat condition before being folded into a holster having a slotted ear at each end that are superposed and sewn together to form a rear holster ear to secure to a belt. In the flat condition of the blanks, the low forward wall connects together the inner and outer holster walls and a forward slotted holster ear extending from the inner holster wall, above the low forward wall, to secure to a belt. A metal liner sheet between the sandwiched blanks and extending substantially the complete area of the blanks except for the margins to be sewn together and except for the flexible retaining strap.

Abstract: A baby carrier having a pouch with an adjustable shoulder strap connected at each end of the pouch and a plurality of gathers at each end of the pouch to be worn across the user's front.

Abstract: An audio equipment carrier with built-in speakers for personal portable radios, tape players and the like. The carrier is adapted to be clamped or otherwise mounted on the handlebars of vehicles such as bicycles, tricycles, mopeds and motorcycles. The speakers project rearwardly from the handlebars toward the rider and are on opposite sides of a front control arm or stem. The carrier has a generally flat top and the audio equipment is held thereon by a releasable strap. A plug and leads provide electrical communication between the audio equipment and the speakers. The carrier may be equipped with a battery and audio amplifiers to enhance the sound produced by the audio equipment. A novel strap and buckle combination is also disclosed.

Abstract: An audio equipment carrier with built-in speakers for personal portable radios, tape players and the like. The carrier is adapted to be clamped or otherwise mounted on the handlebars of vehicles such as bicycles, tricycles, mopeds and motorcyles. The speakers project rearwardly from the handlebars toward the rider and are on opposite sides of a front control arm or stem. The carrier has a generally flat top and the audio equipment is held thereon by a releasable strap. A plug and leads provide electrical communication between the audio equipment and the speakers. The carrier may be equipped with a battery and audio amplifiers to enhance the sound produced by the audio equipment. A novel strap and buckle combination is also disclosed.

Abstract: A carrier assembly for transporting a compound bow with or without an associated side mounted arrow quiver, firearm, or the like. The carrier assembly includes a generally rigid, elongated base member having spaced, outwardly extending support structures. Elastic straps securely fasten the bow or firearm to the carrier assembly and provision is made for a quick connect/disconnect assembly. A pair of adjustable shoulder straps are disposed on the base member for receipt over a user's shoulders. Another elastic strap selectively secures the carrier assembly to a conventional, portable tree stand.

Abstract: A beverage container caddy for bicycles has a rigid cage providing front and rear container restraints and a container support base. The cage is sized to hold an open beverage container (or the container with an insultating cover) in an upright position in front of the handle bars of the bicycle. The cage has an arcuate brace to which a T-shaped support is secured by intermediate members. At the ends of the arms of the "T" are provided curved links which can be secured about the handle bars.

Abstract: A removable luggage carrier for vehicles having a horizontal support bar and depending support legs pivotably mounted at the ends of the support bar. Each support leg has a clamp which is removably attachable to a part of the vehicle, such as a rain gutter on the roof of a car. A locking cover is pivotably mounted on each end of the support bar to secure the carrier in position when in use to prevent unauthorized removal and to allow adjustment of the support legs to a compact storing position.