Abstract: A ski rack comprising a support base member having one or more adjustable ski retention posts secured thereto and extending vertically thereabove. One or more abutment members extend vertically from the base member and disposed in spaced aligned relationship with a respective one of the retention posts. The retention posts each have flexible biasing fingers which project toward the abutment members in a ski receiving space defined between the posts and the abutment members for applying clamping pressure against a pair of skis supported on the base member in the ski receiving space. A bridge member extends above and across the abutment members and the retention posts. Attachment elements are disposed adjacent opposed ends of the ski rack for securing same to a vehicle.

Abstract: A swimming pool cover and roll-up device combination comprising a flexible shaft extending intermediate of the swimming pool cover from one edge to an opposite edge, with the flexible shaft being connected at least intermittently along its length to the swimming pool cover. A crank arm or other wind-up device is provided to be connected at least to one end of the flexible shaft for applying torque to the flexible shaft. The flexible shaft can transmit the torque through the length thereof to roll up the swimming pool cover on the flexible shaft. The flexible shaft and swimming pool cover are adapted to float on the surface of the water, and when it is necessary to store the rolled-up swimming pool cover, it is removed completely from the swimming pool and stored remote therefrom.

Abstract: A molded plastics framework for an above-ground swimming pool which includes an endless molded base member having post sockets and a continuous cove integral therewith. The base member is made up of a plurality of identical molded modules which are connected together end to end to make up the endless base member. Molded plastics posts are secured in the base socket and extend upwardly in a spaced apart manner and receive an endless ledge made up of molded ledge segments connected end to end above the posts.

Abstract: A telescopically collapsible hand-pulled golf cart comprises a first tubular elongated member which includes bag supports and a pair of parallelogram linkages pivotally mounted at their upper ends to the first member and including wheels at their lower ends. A second elongated member is telescopically slidable in the first member and can be locked thereto. A third elongated member located inside the first member is slidable within the second member. A "Y"-connector is fixedly mounted as the lower end of the third member and has arms which protrude through a slot longitudinally defined on the rear part of the first member. A pair of links join the parallelogram linkages to the arms of the "Y"-connector. The third member is slidable a limited distance within the second member to provide a lost-motion movement to the latter. This allows an adjustment of the second member relative to the first member with no effect on the positions of the wheels.

Abstract: A sound reverberator device for detachable connection to the strings of a string musical instrument which has strings tensioned over a bridge piece connected to the top wall of the sound box or the instrument. The reverberator comprises three spaced apart metal coil springs secured side-by-side at a common end to a spring support. A metallic string attachment member is secured to a free end of each of the springs. The attachment member has string engaging fingers for engaging a respective one of a pair of adjacent strings of the musical instrument. The attachment member further has a bridge abutment portion for contact with the bridge piece. When the reverberator is connected to the musical instrument, the springs are tensioned with the attachment member connected to the strings whereby vibrations imparted to the strings will be transmitted to the bridge piece and the associated spring.

Abstract: A locking device to arrest a displaceable member such as a door or window. The device comprises a stop member having a bottom wall and an angulated abutment wall extending thereabove. The abutment wall is inclined rearwardly from an end of the bottom wall. A fastener member is provided and has an adhesive to secure it to a substantially flat surface. A sliding connector is formed between the stop member and fastener member to removably interconnect them together.