Abstract: A dog carrier designed to mitigate the effects of kinetosis (i.e., motion sickness) while a dog is traveling in a vehicle. The carrier provides a comfortable defined space that expands an area of a typical passenger seat. The carrier provides a stable rigid base of support to enable a dog to stand, sit, or lay down within the safe confines of the carrier. The carrier can be used in conjunction with a vehicle's LATCH system. An angled base with first and second sidewalls are designed to follow the contour of a standard passenger seat to minimize instability. The carrier can be removed from the vehicle to operate as a dog bed when traveling. Cap rails may be used by the canine as a stable place to rest its head while laying down within the carrier. The cap rails may include apertures for placement of small bowls or containers for kibble or water. The carrier may also be used with currently available safety harnesses and/or leashes, if desired.

Abstract: A pet carrier useful as both an open carrier and as a fully enclosed kennel. The carrier is used in a vehicle having a passenger seat and a safety harness. The carrier includes a base configured to be positioned directly onto the passenger seat, first and second side walls attached to the base proximate the opposing side edges of the base, and first and second openings spaced apart on the base, the first side wall, or the second side wall. The openings are configured to allow the safety harness to pass through each opening to engage and secure the carrier to the passenger seat. The base has opposing side edges to define a width and opposing front and rear edges to define a depth, wherein the depth of the base is greater than a depth of the passenger seat such that the base extends past a front edge of the seat. The side walls may be movable to provide an access to an interior of the pet carrier and a stabilizing support attached to the base proximate the front edge supports the extended portion.

Abstract: An expandable stud bracket for attachment to a 2×4, 2×6, or 4×4 board for construction of a temporary structure of support is disclosed. An embodiment of the bracket includes a receiving portion for securing the bracket to a stud, an adjustable portion opposite the receiving portion and having an extendable rod, an engagement plate attached to an end of the rod and an anchor attached to an end of the rod opposite the engagement plate and for limiting extension of the rod from the bracket, and a locking mechanism attached to the rod for preventing retraction. Optionally, a detachable foot portion may be used as part of the entire disclosed expansion system. Preferably, the extendable rod is threaded and the locking mechanism comprises a nut which can be tightened using a lever. The bracket may also accommodate angled surfaces.

Abstract: An expandable stud bracket for attachment to a board for construction of a temporary structure of support is disclosed. An embodiment of the bracket includes a receiving portion for securing the bracket to a stud, an adjustable portion opposite the receiving portion and having an extendable rod, an engagement plate attached to an end of the rod and an anchor attached to an end of the rod opposite the engagement plate and for limiting extension of the rod from the bracket, and a locking mechanism attached to the rod for preventing retraction. Optionally, a tensioning mechanism, such as a Belleville washer may be used in a key location to “self-adjust” for shrinkage or tension loss. An embodiment of the disclosed bracket may be attached between two boards to permit better access to the locking mechanism. A reusable fastener is also disclosed.

Abstract: An expandable stud bracket for attachment to a 2×4, 2×6, or 4×4 board for construction of a temporary structure of support is disclosed. An embodiment of the bracket includes a receiving portion for securing the bracket to a stud, an adjustable portion opposite the receiving portion and having an extendable rod, an engagement plate attached to an end of the rod and an anchor attached to an end of the rod opposite the engagement plate and for limiting extension of the rod from the bracket, and a locking mechanism attached to the rod for preventing retraction. Optionally, a detachable foot portion may be used as part of the entire disclosed expansion system. Preferably, the extendable rod is threaded and the locking mechanism comprises a nut which can be tightened using a lever. The bracket may also accommodate angled surfaces.

Abstract: A combination toothbrush and dental floss holder which allows at least one, and preferably two toothbrushes to be retained above a possibly contaminated surface. In alternate configurations, the toothbrush(es) may be retained in a vertical or horizontal orientation. The holder may even be positioned along the crimped end of a tube of toothpaste for greater distancing from the surface. An alternate embodiment uses a lid of a dental floss container to retain at least one toothbrush above a surface.

Abstract: An aid for protecting and/or supporting a user's finger(s) or hand during an activity is described. The aid is particularly suited for activities involving repeated grasping which causes strain to the finger(s) and/or hand. The aid may be of a one-piece or two-piece design with features which allow adjustment to accommodate various finger and hand sizes. Generally speaking, the aid includes a finger collar which is placed about a user's fingers, and an extended support which combined with the collar holds the user's finger(s) in a particular curved state.

Abstract: An aid for protecting and/or supporting a user's finger(s) or hand during an activity is described. The aid is particularly suited for activities involving repeated grasping which causes strain to the finger(s) and/or hand. The aid may be of a one-piece or two-piece design with features which allow adjustment to accommodate various finger and hand sizes. Generally speaking, the aid includes a finger collar which is placed about a user's fingers, and an extended support which combined with the collar holds the user's finger(s) in a particular curved state.

Abstract: An expandable stud bracket for attachment to a 2×4, 2×6, or 4×4 board for construction of a temporary structure of support is disclosed. An embodiment of the bracket includes a receiving portion for securing the bracket to a stud, an adjustable portion opposite the receiving portion and having an extendable rod, an engagement plate attached to an end of the rod and an anchor attached to an end of the rod opposite the engagement plate and for limiting extension of the rod from the bracket, and a locking mechanism attached to the rod for preventing retraction. Optionally, a detachable foot portion may be used as part of the entire disclosed expansion system. Preferably, the extendable rod is threaded and the locking mechanism comprises a nut which can be tightened using a lever. The bracket may also accommodate angled surfaces.

Abstract: A computer support is attachable to a chair. The computer support has a top support means, a first pivoting means, and an alignment means. The top support means has a first surface joined to a second surface. The first pivoting means allows at least partial rotation movement of the top support about a first pivot point. The alignment means moves at least a portion of the computer support along a horizontal plane. A frame means attaches the top support means to a chair. The computer support provides a first use position mounted to an external body and a lap use position separated from an external body.

Abstract: A disposable container for disposing of yard debris. The container has a containment area defined by a sidewall. The containment area has a volume for storing waste yard debris. The container has an opening for accessing the containment area. The container has a flap adjacent the opening. The flap joins a base surface to the opening wherein the yard debris traverses along the flap to reach the opening and the containment area.

Abstract: A pushable cart for transporting a golf bag includes a carriage frame and cradle. The carriage frame is connected to wheels at one end and has a handle at the other end. The cradle is connected to the carriage frame in an angular relation so that the cart is generally X-shaped. The cart can be made foldable or collapsible for transportation and storage. The cart also has structurally rigid design which allows the cart to be made of light weight metal. Moreover, the carts can be made nestable to provide space economy during storage.