Abstract: A holder for a smoking-pipe in the form of a substantially rigid or flexible sheath attachable to a support, the sheath having front and back walls defining a cavity and being sufficiently close to one another and sufficiently taut laterally and transversely that they frictionally pinch-hold a pipe stem in the cavity. An interior wall surface can have a high friction surface area, and the sheath can include tautening means to tauten the walls, to increase the frictional hold of the pipe stem.

Abstract: A collapsible hand carrier for carrying one or two side-by-side grocery bags or the like has a U-shaped, inverted handle member between the lower ends of which are pivotally secured inner end portions of a pair of opposed rectangular bottom panels the outer ends of which have pivotally secured thereto lower end portions of opposed side panels. The upper end corners of the side panels are linked to each other and to central portions along the length of the handle member at each side to provide substantially parallel guide mechanism operation of the side panels with respect to the plane of the handle, thereby to permit compact collapsing of the bottom and side panels against each side of the handle member.

Abstract: Apparatus for carrying a gun upright comprises a flexible carrying unit which fastens to the belt of the gunner and is provided with an element of a quick connect-disconnect separable fastener. The mating element is affixed to the gun stock so that when the gun is held upright its stock is connected to the carrying unit through the fasteners, thus transferring the weight of the gun to the belt of the wearer.

Abstract: A bumper mounted spare wheel carrier for a vehicle is foldable downwardly to afford access to a trunk or door of the vehicle. The carrier includes a spring biased latch element which secures the carrier in vertical position. A resilient operating lever secured to the latch element is deformable under stress and when maintained in stressed condition provides a positive safety lock for the latch element independent of the spring biasing means. Novel wheel retaining means cooperating with the carrier selectively secure different sizes of wheels on the carrier.

Abstract: A detachable pocket or enclosure especially adapted for use with wearing apparel such as a belt and comprising three panel members which may be folded into juxtaposed position with respect to one another so as to enclose money or the like in a safeguarded manner. The enclosure, in a fully folded condition, mounts on the inner surface of a user's belt by means of replaceable adhesive tabs whereby the enclosure may be utilized with any number of different belts. The adhesive fastening tabs extend through aligned apertures in the panel portion of the enclosure adjacent the belt's surface so as to be reversibly affixed to an interior panel surface of the enclosure. In this manner, the enclosure is both maintained in a closed disposition as well as retained in place against the belt's surface. The reversible attachment of the adhesive fastening means to an inner panel of the enclosure is provided, for example, by the utilization of Velcro material.

Abstract: A load-supporting rack for a truck bed including a plurality of similar base members adapted for mounting adjacent the fore and aft corners of a truck bed and each having a vertically elongated opening extending to the upper end thereof; a plurality of similar elongated vertical members interchangeably mounted in the base members; and a plurality of similar horizontal members interchangeably mounted on the vertical members; the parts when disassembled providing compact stowage in a bundle of essentially elongated elements.

Abstract: A back pack having a frame adapted for limited flexing responsive to relative hip and shoulder movement of a hiker. A generally inverted U-shaped main frame unit has side bars that rotate under torsional resistance in a fore and aft direction about a transverse support bar. A cross bar support assembly is coupled to the side bars by fittings that provide for relative rotational and pivotal movement between members of the cross bar assembly and the side bars, thereby permitting such frame flexing.

Abstract: An improved device is disclosed for enabling the user to comfortably carry several clothing garments on hangers. The device is generally boomerang shaped, including two opposed, elongated portions and a curved portion for placement over one's shoulder. One of the elongated portions is adapted to extend behind the shoulders and includes several indentations along its top surface to receive clothes hanger hooks, while the other elongated portion is adapted to be hand held in front of the body. The clothes carrying device is integral, is made in one-piece of plastic material and has an I-shaped cross section for flexural strength.

Abstract: This strap goes over the shoulders of the person wearing it and supports one or more cameras hanging down in front of the body of the wearer. Portions of the strap that extend downward behind the shoulders converge toward one another and are connected with a stretchable or elastic part of the strap which has its lower end anchored to a trouser band or belt, and which prevents the converging parts of the strap from moving upward into contact with the back of the neck of the person wearing the strap. Thus the weight of the cameras never bears against the neck. The stretchable part of the back portion of the strap yields when the wearer bends forward, and this prevents uncomfortable tightening of the strap.

Abstract: A transport holster for archery bows includes a holster member having loops for attachment to an archer's belt, the holster member supporting a female interlock member which cooperates with a male interlock member attached to a bow at the balance point of the bow to removably attach the bow to the holster member. The interlock members are angled such as to direct the bow string inwardly towards the user's body.

Abstract: A bar and emergency warning unit assembly including a hollow bar of substantially channel-shaped cross section. A foot structure adjacent each end of the bar supports the assembly on the roof of a vehicle cab. A mounting for a foot structure securing it to the bar is effective to introduce rigidity to the bar. Hook mechanisms secure the assembly to the sides of a vehicle cab.

Abstract: An elongated strip of flexible and resilient material is provided. The strip includes first and second openings formed through the opposite end portions thereof and the central portion of the strip includes a plurality of parallel elongated slots extending longitudinally of the strip and spaced transversely thereof. The openings in the opposite ends of the strip are of a size to receive the lens barrel of a camera therethrough about which the strip is wrapped and the slotted intermediate portion of the strip may have the user's waist belt threaded therethrough in order to secure the strip to the user and thus support a camera from the waist of the user. The opening in one end portion of the strap is slightly smaller in transverse dimension than the opening formed in the other end of the strip and the strip may be constructed of any suitable material such as rubber or a similar substance.

Abstract: A portable carrier for one or more beverage cans or bottles, the carrier being made of a lightweight insulating material such as a foamed synthetic resin which retains the cold (or heat) of the contents of the container. The resin is molded with pocket(s) to receive the beverage containers and is provided with attachment means to which a strap can be attached so that the article carrier can be worn either on a belt carried by a shoulder strap in order to permit the user to withdraw a can or bottle by the use of only one hand. A preferred attachment means includes a harness which is shaped to receive the article carrier and to articulate with a cover on the carrier.

Abstract: A device for storing bicycles in a building such as a garage where there is space over the hood of an automobile parked in a garage. The device includes brackets or means for attaching the device to the frame structure of the building, and a rack on which the bicycles are mounted, the rack being pivotally connected with the brackets so that the rack may be turned forwardly about its pivot to bring the rack and bicycles thereon from vertical to horizontal position. Another feature is means associated with the brackets and the rack to prevent the rack from turning the wrong way about its pivot. Another feature involves clamping means for grasping the inclined members of a bicycle frame near the center of gravity of the bicycle frame. Another embodiment includes means for mounting a rack such as above referred to at the rear end of an auto.

Abstract: A two position spare wheel mount for the sidewall of a pickup truck which includes a flat base. A pivotal and rotatable wheel mount formed of rod material and having an inner end portion rotatably mounted in a pin with the pin pivotally mounted within a semi-cylindrical member mounted on the base. The semi-cylindrical member has a slot through which the inner rod end extends and which allows the pivotal movement. The other end of the inner rod portion terminates in an obliquely and downwardly disposed rod portion which in turn terminates in the outer end portion which is substantially parallel to the inner end portion. The outer end portion is threaded and equipped with washers and a pair of nuts for engagement with a wheel. The base is secured to the upper horizontal surface of the truck sidewall by means of nut-equipped bolts whereby the mount may be pivoted and rotated to a position within the sidewall or one where the wheel is against the outer surface of the sidewall.

Abstract: To permit accurate adjustment of a luggage carrier with respect to a bicycle frame, the luggage carrier is secured at one end to the bicycle frame, typically the rear fork thereof, and additionally has two pairs of rod-like supports located at staggered distances longitudinally along the frame, one rod, each, of a pair being arranged to converge towards the axle position of the frame and being bent at the terminal end, preferably flattened, to permit relative adjustment of the free ends of adjacent rod elements with respect to each other, and with the frame, preferably by a claw clamp seating against serrated surfaces on the ends of the rods.

Abstract: Presented is a key ring holder for suspending a key ring from the belt of the user. In one aspect, the key ring holder is constructed so that the belt must be laced through the key ring holder to preclude accidental loss of the key ring holder from the belt. In another aspect of the invention the key ring holder is constructed so that it may be slipped on and off of the belt of the user without removal of the belt.

Abstract: A compartmented receptacle for the organized storage of personal items such as coins, currency, keys, credit cards and the like is disclosed. A front section is hinged to a rear section. One section is provided with coin dispensing channels and compartments for other items. The opposite section defines a generally rectangular compartment adapted to receive credit cards or similar items. In the preferred embodiment, the receptacle can be attached to a belt and has the appearance of an ornamental belt buckle.

Abstract: A foldable carrier for carrying objects on an automobile includes a pair of side members, a pair of carrying members and a pair of brackets. One of each pair of side members and one of each pair of carrying members is mounted to one of each pair of brackets for relative movement between a flat collapsed position and an erect extended position, the brackets being held apart by a cross member. Each side member is constrained for biaxial movement relative to each carrying member. Attaching hardware is provided for fastening the carrier to an automobile and for locking the carrier in the extended position.

Abstract: A carrier belt for electrical batteries is usable as a portable current source. The belt has a buckle, a tongue and at least one compartment on the outside thereof for receiving at least one object; the compartment includes a carrier plate attached to the belt, and a protective cover attached to the carrier plate. The carrier plate and the protective cover are made of material which is relatively stiff with respect to the belt.