Abstract: An elastic cord terminating in a pair of hook devices, each hook device made from a continuous length of wire. The continuous length of wire at one end has a hook bend having a hook tip, and at the other end a cord attachment. The hook bend and the cord attachment are separated by a shank length of the continuous wire into which there is bent a closed finger loop. The finger loop has a hook proximate surface that is separated longitudinally from the hook tip and toward the cord attachment by a selectable clearance distance.

Abstract: A container closure with an integrated utensil. The closure is sized for sealable engagement with the container rim and has a flexible component that can move from a collapsed and relatively compact state to an expanded and relatively enlarged state. The utensil is operably attached to the flexible component.

Abstract: An elastic cord terminating in a pair of hook devices, each hook device made from a continuous length of wire. The continuous length of wire at one end has a hook bend having a hook tip, and at the other end a cord attachment. The hook bend and the cord attachment are separated by a straight shank length of the continuous wire into which there is bent a closed finger loop. The finger loop is sized to receive therethrough at least the tip of a finger. The finger loop has a hook proximate surface that is separated longitudinally from the hook tip and toward the cord attachment by a selectable clearance distance.

Abstract: A tool caddy with generally vertical inner and outer compartment support sections. At least one support section has a vertical height generally commensurate with a container's depth. The inner and outer support sections are joined at their respective upper ends by a semi-flexible saddle, such that the inner and outer sections can be flexed away from each other to slide over the at least one flange of the container rim and return to their approximate non-flexed shape.

Abstract: A bucket holding and tipping device has a system of one or more combination handle/foot plates affixed to the outside of a bucket.

Abstract: A tool caddy with vertical inner and outer compartment support sections. The inner and outer sections are made of a semi-rigid, semi-flexible material such as thermoplastic and joined to each other at their respective upper ends by a saddle. The support sections are generally pre-formed to fit the tapering radius of a selectable container and each support section has at least one compartment.

Abstract: An adjustable detent pair feature for a control knob assembly on a rotatable shaft. A first part of the detent pair has a component with a receptacle facing the underside of the control knob. The component is lockable in relation to a housing within which the shaft is engaged. A rotatable adjustment component is frictionally engaged with the control knob, and the rotatable adjustment component has as a second part of the detent pair a protruding feature facing and engagable with the receptacle. The rotatable adjustment component may thus be rotated against a frictional force to a position relative to the knob, such that the knob and the shaft to which it is attached may then be freely turned to any position, but will be temporarily inhibited when the second part of the detent pair catches on the first part of the detent pair.

Abstract: A bucket holding and tipping device with an adjustably movable cinching band on which are engaged one or more foot plates. On each plate, the band passes through slots in the plates and the plates are adapted to receive in pressing relationship the bottom of a human foot. Each plate also has a handle opening in the plate.

Abstract: A tool caddy with vertical inner and outer compartment support sections. The inner and outer sections are made of a semi-rigid, semi-flexible material such as thermoplastic and joined to each other at their respective upper ends by a saddle. The support sections are generally pre-formed to fit the tapering radius of a selectable container and each support section has at least one compartment.

Abstract: A saddle for a string instrument. The saddle has a main saddle piece and a spindle projecting from the main saddle piece along the same axis. A releasably locking ring is rotatably engaged upon the first spindle, and the ring has a compensation feature.

Abstract: An elastic cord terminating in a pair of hook devices, each hook device made from a continuous length of wire. The continuous length of wire at one end has a hook bend having a hook tip, and at the other end a cord attachment. The hook bend and the cord attachment are separated by a straight shank length of the continuous wire into which there is bent a closed finger loop. The finger loop is sized to receive therethrough at least the tip of a finger. The finger loop has a hook proximate surface that is separated longitudinally from the hook tip and toward the cord attachment by a selectable clearance distance.

Abstract: A bucket holding and tipping device has a system of one or more movable combination handle/foot plates on a cinching band fastened around the circumference of a bucket. The system may include a one or more bands.

Abstract: A tool caddy with vertical inner and outer compartment support sections. The inner and outer sections are made of a semi-rigid, semi-flexible material such as thermoplastic and joined to each other at their respective upper ends by a saddle. The support sections are generally pre-formed to fit the tapering radius of a selectable container and each support section has at least one compartment.

Abstract: A tool caddy with vertical inner and outer compartment support sections. The inner and outer sections are made of a semi-rigid, semi-flexible material such as thermoplastic and joined to each other at their respective upper ends by a saddle. The support sections are generally pre-formed to fit the tapering radius of a selectable container and each support section has at least one compartment.

Abstract: A hook device having a hook bend with a hook tip and a cord attachment end separated from the hook bend by a shank length of connecting wire. The shank length of wire has at least one loop. The loop is separated from the hook tip by a selectable clearance distance. Device including elastic cord and method of making device are also disclosed.

Abstract: A metal hook that can be attached to an elastic cord. The metal hook includes a loop that can be used to pull, or stretch, a bungee cord toward a location where the hook will be secured, thereby improving a user's control, and safe operation, of the bungee cord. The loop also provides an additional location for securing the opposite hook end of the same bungee cord or the hook of another bungee cord, making the bungee cord more versatile and easier to use.

Abstract: A hook device having a hook bend with a hook tip and a cord attachment end separated from the hook bend by a shank length of connecting wire. The shank length of wire has at least one loop. The loop is separated from the hook tip by a selectable clearance distance. Device including elastic cord and method of making device are also disclosed.