Abstract: A combination neck wrap/brace for holding items and belt article holder for carrying the same, includes a neck wrap/brace having a neck strap to be wrapped about a neck of a person. A first securing arrangement secures together opposite ends of the neck strap about the person's neck. A telephone holder is secured to the neck strap for holding a telephone adjacent the person's ear, to enable the person to use the telephone in a hands-free manner. A belt article holder includes a belt strap adapted to be wrapped about the person's waist. A second securing arrangement secures together opposite ends of the belt strap about the person's waist, and a neck wrap/brace holder on the strap holds the neck wrap/brace when the neck wrap/brace is not wrapped about the person's neck.

Abstract: An umbrella and article holder includes an umbrella having a shaft, a handle connected to one end of the shaft, and a fabric covering connected to an opposite end of the shaft and adapted to open up to provide a protective covering against rain, snow and sleet; at least one article holder connected with the handle of the umbrella for holding at least one article when the umbrella is held in an upright configuration; and a leg securing strap for securing the umbrella to a leg of a person such that the umbrella remains in the upright configuration whether the person is sitting or standing.

Abstract: A holder for a closed umbrella having an umbrella embracing member and a shoulder encircling strap. The umbrella embracing member is a flat member which encircles the umbrella and is suspended from the strap in such a way that the umbrella is held substantially vertically and in the vicinity of the wearer's shoulder blade.

Abstract: An electric floor scrubber and buffer having its scrubber or buffer pad attached to the underside of an oscillating plate. A motor drive is provided for oscillating the plate which is disposed between flexible spacers extending between the plate and a stationary plate. The spacers serve to enhance the action of the oscillator plate and its underpad in performing their buffing or scrubbing functions.