Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel ergonomic clothes basket device. The device is designed to save time and effort when transporting clothes to and from the washer and dryer. The device comprises two clothes baskets attached together at the base to fully elevate the upper basket to a height reachable while standing. Users can easily retrieve clothes from the elevated basket without having to bend over. Further, the device comprises a lid to keep clothes secure in the basket, as well as carrying handles mounted on each side for easy transport.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel paint brush device designed to allow users to maintain a more comfortable, secure grip on a paint brush while painting. The device comprises a plurality of integrated finger-holes along the handle to allow for better control. Further, the plurality of finger-holes may comprise a rubber grommet to enable a user to hold the paint brush in a more exact position for better application of the paint. Thus, the device allows the user to hold the paint brush more comfortably and at any angle to allow for complete and optimal control when applying paint to tight areas on a wall and other desired surfaces.

Abstract: The connection of an underwater vehicle by a tether and apparatus for such connection is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a drum which has a helical surface and which stores the tether so that the tether is unwound from the drum to allow the underwater vehicle to move away from the apparatus. The apparatus also includes a pulley system which engages with the tether and which also unwinds the tether from the drum. The apparatus further includes a pulley-drive and a drum-drive. The pulley-drive is operable in a forward mode to drive the pulley system for the unwinding of the tether and operable in a braking mode to resist the re-winding of the tether and the drum-drive is operable in a forward mode to drive the drum for the re-winding of the tether and operable in a braking mode to resist the unwinding of the tether.