Abstract: An article carrier is mounted on an automobile body. The carrier consists of separate spaced parallel slats fastened flatly against an exterior surface of the automobile body. The slats are closed at their opposite ends by eyed end caps. The end caps enclose the hollow interiors of the slats, help to hold the slats in place and provide locations to which ropes, straps or other article securing devices may be attached.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a vehicle luggage rack adapted to be mounted atop a vehicle of the type having a landau roof. The luggage rack comprises a main luggage rack frame secured about the front of the vehicle roof, and including a longitudinal adjustable rear extension extending rearwardly past the vehicle roof. A rear vertically adjustable support assembly is fixed to the rear extension and depends rearwardly therefrom for engagement with a rear portion of the vehicle body referred to as the trunk area. This allows the entire luggage rack of the present invention to extend over the roof and to be supported about the front of the vehicle roof and about the trunk area of the vehicle.

Abstract: An extraction mechanism which may be utilized for the purpose of pulling sheeting elements after they have been utilized in shoring ditches. The apparatus includes a tower which may be seated firmly on the ground and have the top end thereof positioned by means of a boom of equipment utilized in the normal trenching operation. A series of cables and pulleys are provided with there being a hydraulic cylinder for effecting the relative movement of certain of the pulleys so as to foreshorten the cable or cables and thus produce the necessary pulling effort. The system includes winding reels to take up the pulled cable slack and clamp means for preventing movement of the cable first in one direction and then the other direction in accordance with the direction of movement of the fluid cylinder.

Abstract: An inverted U-shaped hollow rectangular tube has clamps at its ends for securing the same to the rain gutter of a vehicle. Openings in the tube removably receive selected load supports and a slide bar in the tube engages the load support to prevent its removal. Locks prevent release of the slide bar and cover the clamps to prevent their unauthorized release.

Abstract: An article carrier mounted on a generally flat exterior surface of an automotive vehicle and consisting of a plurality of spaced parallel slat assemblies which are fabricated, for example, of roll-formed sheet metal and are provided with fastening elements having a body that is located at least in part within the interior of the slats; the slats being formed with openings which provide access to the fastening elements in order that containers, transverse slats, or other article securing devices may be cooperable with the elements in securing articles to the article carrier. Additionally, removable cover members may be provided which are adapted to be inserted in the slat openings to close off either the entire opening such as when the article carrier is not in use or only unused portions of the opening.

Abstract: A saddlebox for motorcycles and the like is disclosed which comprises a single unit positioned over the rear wheel and defining a continuous storage area at the rear, top and sides of the wheel. The saddlebox incorporates the rear lights, the license plate, and sidelights, and eliminates the cumbersomeness, the waste of space, and the excessive chrome framework of multiple storage units. It is designed to be securely installed to the existing framework of the cycle which eliminates a time-consuming and costly conversion.

Abstract: A luggage carrier assembly is disclosed herein which is of the type adapted to be detachably secured to the roof or similar horizontally extending surface of an automotive vehicle or the like, the carrier assembly comprises a pair of spaced parallel article constraining members, such as crossrails or utility bars, and a pair of stanchion elements are associated with each end of each of the members; each of the stanchion elements is adapted to be secured to the roof of the associated vehicle by means of a generally vertically extending stud-like member having a lower end portion which is adapted for detachable engagement with a mounting device on the surface of the vehicle, with the upper ends of the stud-like members being cooperative with annular wheel-like members which may be manually grasped to move the stud-like member between engaged and disengaged relationship with the mounting devices on the vehicle, whereby the carrier may be selectively secured upon the vehicle surface and be conveniently removed th

Abstract: A self-storing step structure for vehicular mounting including a first step section, means for pivotally connecting the first step section to a vehicle for pivotation about a horizontal axis between an operative position and a stored position, an extensible step section slidably engaging said first step section, and means for adjustably interlocking said first step section with said extensible step section at a preselected relative location.

Abstract: The winch is driven by a chain saw motor through a compact and light weight chain and sprocket transmission. The transmission includes a jaw type clutch and the winch drum is provided with a hand brake. The winch drum is specially designed to facilitate the even spooling of a nylon line. A retractable dog engages a support for the winch to anchor the device against the tension exerted on the line.

Abstract: An elongated life line for firemen is back carried in an elongated tubular container attachable on, and detachable from a back carried air tank. The rope container has a latched, spring-opened closure at its bottom, accessible to the fireman by reaching behind his back. By pulling on a pigtail or on one swivel hook end of the rope, the unitary package of coiled rope is quickly released slide as a unit out of the bottom of the container for use. A flexible resilient blade on the rope container is slid down behind the encircling strap of the air tank and its lower end latched to the container.

Abstract: This invention relates to operator propelled water skis comprising a pair of elongated float-type ski members with suitable operator foot supports therein mounted in a thwart-type frame having outrigger floats attached thereto. A pair of ski pole floats are similarly positioned on the frame and are slidable relative thereto through movement of ski poles coupled to the floats to increase stability of the water skis to the operator and provide a means for propelling the skis. The ski members and ski pole floats have surfaces thereon which increase the resistance of movement of the floats and ski members in one direction of the skis and reduce resistance in the opposite direction of movement to aid in movement of the skis.

Abstract: An accessory for a golf player, in order to keep and record his playing score, the device including a stiff panel having a leaf spring mounted on its one end, one end of the leaf spring being turned under the panel to form a hook for attachment over a top of a golf bag, the other end of the leaf spring extending over the top of the panel, and serving to hold a score card securely against the panel, and, the same end of the leaf spring including a hook-shaped tab under which a pencil can be removably held.

Abstract: A knockdown carrier for a plurality of juxtaposed rectangular frames supporting canvas paintings and similar artwork, to bind and maintain them in spaced relation by means of pairs of rigid bars at longitudinally displaced points along said frames. Each pair of bars is provided with adjustably fixed spacer members which extend inwardly between the frames, with the respective members at the top and bottom being in alignment with each other to accommodate frames of different thicknesses. A flexible band encompasses the outer portions of the superposed rigid bars and the frames therebetween to bind and integrate the assembly for storage or transport, and in the latter case, a balanced handle device is detachably connected between the longitudinally displaced binding and spacing units. Stretcher rods between the bottom rigid bars and stabilizer buses connected between the top rigid bars may be used as accessory devices to insure the tightness of the individual and groups of frame assemblies.

Abstract: A bow-mounted arrow quiver includes an elongated frame, a shaft holder and support, and an arrowhead-receiving housing and shield. A compartmentalized member of resilient material having a plurality of openings or recesses therein is disposed within the housing for engaging and retaining the arrowheads in a snug and secure manner to prevent the arrows from slipping out of place or falling from the quiver, and also to prevent damage to the arrowheads while at the same time preventing any rattling or other such sounds. A mounting plate adapted for permanent securement to a bow handle or other surface cooperates with a mounting pad and latch means on the frame to releasably but positively mount the quiver to the bow. A forward stabilizing clip assembly may be included to further stabilize the mounting of the quiver. A special compartment is preferably included in the arrowhead-receiving member and contains a scent-retaining element for any of a variety of hunter's scented liquids.

Abstract: An article carrier mounted on a generally flat exterior surface of an automotive vehicle and consisting of plurality of spaced parallel slat assemblies which are fabricated, for example, of roll-formed sheet metal and are provided with fastening elements, such as tie-down members, having a body that is located at least in part within the interior of the slats; the slats being formed with openings which provide access to the fastening elements in order that containers, ropes, straps, or similar article securing devices may be cooperable with the elements in securing articles to the article carrier.

Abstract: A hold-down arrangement to secure an automotive wheel, for example a spare tire, to a fixed support including a plate having an aperture therein and adapted to engage a portion of the wheel to be secured, a cooperative eye secured to the support to which the wheel is to be secured, an elongate post having an opening spaced longitudinally along a portion of the post adjacent a first end thereof, a bracket extending laterally from a second end of the post, a cooperative cam including operator, where the cam including a cooperative detent adapted to engage the opening of the post extending from the cam to be received in the opening of the post whereby the detent of the cam is inserted in the opening of the post so the said cam can be rotated to engage the plate to urge the plate against the wheel to be secured.

Abstract: A holding device is provided having openings thereon in which small golfing items can be conveniently carried for use by a golfer while playing a game of golf.

Abstract: A double U-shaped frame for attachment to the fender of a cycle, a pair of wire baskets, preferably folding, and a detachable connection between the wire baskets and the double U-shaped frame.

Abstract: The holder for a writing instrument provides a band adapted to completely encircle the person's hand about the palm area. A portion of the band is formed into a loop to define a writing instrument receptacle adapted to hold a writing instrument. When the band is attached about the palm area and appropriately adjusted, the writing instrument receptacle will hold the instrument with its major axis generally in line with the plane defined by the person's palm, the band and receptacle being sufficiently flexible to permit the instrument to be turned somewhat and comfortably held in the normal writing position between the person's fingers. Preferably the band is elastic and adjustable to fit the palm of different size hands, and the loop is defined by a clip that permits tension in the band to be transmitted to the loop and its size thereby adjusted automatically upon being placed about the person's palm to securely hold a writing instrument.

Abstract: A novel shoulder strap is provided for holding a musical instrument or the like. The strap comprises an elongated piece of material adapted to be attached to said instrument near each end of the strap, the strap being curved laterally to conform to the user's shoulder.