Abstract: A cargo area structure for a pickup truck has a bottom, interior side walls, and at least one interior end wall. The interior side walls and the end wall have a top edge and a bottom edge, with the bottom edge being attached to the bottom of the cargo area structure. At least one transverse divider has a first end and a second end and extends between the side walls with the first end adjacent to one of the side walls and the second end adjacent to the other side wall. Each of the side walls is generally planar and has a plurality of generally parallel vertically extending protrusions integrally formed on each of the side walls. The protrusions extend inwardly from the plane of the side wall and are spaced apart along the side wall so as to define mounting slots between the protrusions for mounting the divider between the side walls.

Abstract: A truck bed or bedliner for a cargo carrier includes a transverse divider received in sidewall slots and a loop engaging a side of the divider to secure the divider in position.

Abstract: A portable seawall system is designed to upwardly extend an existing seawall. The system includes a base bracket designed to attach to the upper edge of the existing seawall. A wall section extends upwardly from the existing seawall. Multiple triangular brace assemblies each extend above and below the base bracket and engage the wall section and the existing seawall. A membrane seals the wall section to the existing seawall. The membrane is interconnected with the wall section and with the existing seawall. Multiple wall sections may be joined end to end to form a continuous seawall.

Abstract: An interconnected block system including a plurality of staggered rows of block members formed of concrete or the like secured to the upper surface only of an underlying, interconnecting, grid-like, matrix sheet. In one embodiment, a plurality of connector elements are connected to the matrix material preferably by bodkin connections to form one or a multiplicity of openings or apertures above the upper surface of the matrix sheet for reception of the block-forming material. The block members are cast on top of the matrix sheet material to capture the connector elements which provides a mechanical interlock between the block member and the matrix. The matrix sheet material preferably includes a layer of geotextile bonded on an opposite side from the block members. An alternate embodiment provides a strip or mat to underly the matrix sheet with a plurality of projections upstanding therefrom and passing through the matrix sheet.

Abstract: An interconnected block system including a plurality of staggered rows of block members formed of concrete or the like secured to the upper surface only of an underlying, interconnecting, grid-like, matrix sheet. In one embodiment, a plurality of connector elements are connected to the matrix material preferably by bodkin connections to form one or a multiplicity of openings or apertures above the upper surface of the matrix sheet for reception of the block-forming material. The block members are cast on top of the matrix sheet material to capture the connector elements which provides a mechanical interlock between the block member and the matrix. The matrix sheet material preferably includes a layer of geotextile bonded on an opposite side from the block members. An alternate embodiment provides a strip or mat to underly the matrix sheet with a plurality of projections upstanding therefrom and passing through the matrix sheet.

Abstract: A package-retaining accessory for the cargo area of vehicle includes a package-retaining closure that is attachable to a wall or a divider of the cargo area. The accessory is comprised of a collapsible fabric material or a rigid material. The top portion in the fabric embodiment is supported in an upright position either by a pair of extension lines or by a plurality of brackets. The brackets may be fixedly attached to the wall or may be pivotably attached so that the bracket may be moved from an extended, closure supporting position to a folded position where the closure is relaxed. A retractable, foldable top is provided with fasteners to tie it in either an open position or a closed position.

Abstract: A parachute game includes a hand-tossable parachute assembly that is held by a player and is tossed at a target hoop. The parachute assembly comprises at least one hemispherical canopy attached to a body portion by a number of conically arrayed cords. The body portion includes at least one ring at its top end for cord attachment. In one embodiment, the body portion includes axially-placed stabilizing vanes. At its bottom side, the body portion may have defined therein a concave depression to assist in retarding the free fall of the body as it travels through the air. The target may either be a single marker or may be a series of concentric markers. Alternatively, the target may be a sheet that appears to be a view of land and may include miniature vehicles, buildings, monuments, pools of water, natural elevations and the like. An announcing system may be provided to alert the player as to the scoring of points. The body of the assembly may have the shape of a space craft, a human or an imaginary alien.

Abstract: A truck bed divider system for placement within the bed of a truck includes at least one primary divider and at least one secondary divider. The primary dividers include brackets at each end that provide a frictional fit against the interior side of the walls of the bed of the truck. By a slotted interrelationship, the primary dividers are situated within the bed at their preferred positions and are thereafter adjusted by extending the brackets outward relative to the divider body to their maximum extent whereby they are pressed against the side of the bed and held thereto by tension, thus eliminating the need for fasteners. The secondary dividers are provided with hooks at their ends and are interfittable between the primary dividers by being hooked into slots perpendicularly defined in the body of the primary dividers. Both primary and secondary dividers are preferably provided with shelf extensions for the placement of shelves thereupon.

Abstract: A divider system for the cargo area of a vehicle is provided comprising one or more dividers and inserts for bracing the dividers. The inserts are of two embodiments. In the first embodiment, a tapered, V-shaped insert is provided for attachment to the slots conventionally provided in a vehicle bed liner. In the second embodiment, an insert is provided that is attachable to the inner wall of a vehicle's cargo area which does not necessarily attach to a liner. The second embodiment is held in place by either an adhesive or a clamping assembly.

Abstract: A hoodscoop assembly for fixed or removable attachment to a golf cart. The hoodscoop assembly may have a rear facing surface visible to the driver. The hoodscoop may have situated thereon, either alone or in combination, a mobile telephone, a paging unit, a computer for score keeping, a two-way radio, and a clip for holding papers or score cards. The hoodscoop is made removable by hook and loop fasteners. Clips may be employed for permanent attachment. When the cart is stored, the hoodscoop is preferably removed. When the cart is rented for use, the hoodscoop may also be rented and is attached.

Abstract: A hood scoop assembly for selective placement upon an external surface of an automotive vehicle, a boat and the like comprises a hood scoop body portion having a front end portion, a back end portion and an underside. Removably fittable in the underside of the back end portion is a panel unit. The panel unit may be either a filler panel having an insignia or a name placed thereupon, or may be a signalling and indicating box unit that is situated facing the driver to thereby visually deliver to the driver pertinent information relating to the operating condition of the vehicle. The panel unit is held either to a flange situated along the back end portion or may be disposed within a channel defined on the underside of the hood scoop body and positioned approximately at the back end portion thereof.

Abstract: A cover for eliminating marine life from the intake of a water intake positioned beneath the surface of a body of water. The cover is placeable over a water intake and is provided with a plurality of apertures formed therethrough which permit water to flow into the water intake. An electrical wire is embedded in a spiral or serpentine fashion within the cover. An insulated cable connects to the embedded wire and provides a radio frequency signal from an external source of power. The wire radiates radio frequency energy over the surface of the cover so that sea mussels and other marine life which have accumulated on the cover are repelled or killed. In a different configuration, electrical heating elements are connected to the wire and generate sufficient heat to drive off or kill the marine life. In a further embodiment, a sonic generator is attached to the cover and generates sonic waves which achieve the same result.

Abstract: A hood scoop assembly for selective placement upon an external surface of an automobile vehicle, a boat and the like comprises a hood scoop body portion having a front end portion, a back end portion and an underside. Removably fittable in the underside of the back end portion is a panel unit. The panel unit may be either a filler panel having an insignia or a name place thereupon, or may be a signalling and indicating box unit that is situated facing the driver to thereby visually deliver to the driver pertinent information relating to the operating condition of the vehicle. The panel unit is held either to a flange situated along the back end portion or may be disposed within a channel defined on the underside of the hood scoop body and positioned approximately at the back end portion thereof. Alternatively, the panel unit may be removably attached directly to supports provided in the "open" end of the scoop. This embodiment may be modified to provide vertical adjustment of the panel unit.

Abstract: A parachute game includes a hand-tossable parachute assembly that is held by a player and is tossed at a target hoop. The parachute assembly comprises at least one hemispherical canopy attached to a body portion by a number of conically arrayed cords. The body portion includes at least one ring at its top end for cord attachment. In one embodiment, the body portion includes axially-placed stabilizing vanes. At its bottom side, the body portion may have defined therein a concave depression to assist in retarding the free fall of the body as it travels through the air.

Abstract: A bed liner divider system for interfitting with tapered, V-shaped slots defined in the bed liner of a pick-up truck and the like comprises one or more removable divider portions and at least one removable insert slottingly fittable within at least one of the tapered slots. The insert includes a tapered base portion for interattachment with the slot and a channel portion for removably receiving the divider portion. The insert has a wider upper part relative to a narrower lower part. The insert may be permanently fastened to the bed liner. The insert may be of one-pieced construction.

Abstract: A hoodscoop for attachment to a motor vehicle hood. The hoodscoop has a rear facing surface visible to the driver which is equipped with indicating instruments such as a tachometer, a pair of directional signal indicators, a pair of parking lamp indicators and a pair of high-beam headlamp indicators that are visible to the driver without taking his eyes off the road. The hoodscoop can have a removable back plate so that it can be alternatively a decorative panel or contain the indicating instruments.

Abstract: A hoodscoop assembly includes a plastic hoodscoop disposable on a vehicle hood, a noise-reducing tape disposable between the hoodscoop and the vehicle hood, and means for fastening the hoodscoop to the hood. Preferably the attachment of the hoodscoop to the hood occurs by bringing a recess on the periphery of the hoodscoop and the upper surface of the hood each into abutment with the tape, but leaving a small gap between the hood surface and the lower edge of the hoodscoop periphery. A method for assembling such a hoodscoop structure and a kit for the same are included.