Abstract: An implement holder to be attached to a cap, hat, clothing or other item is provided. The holder is a single unit, which can be integrated into the construction of the cap, hat, clothing or other item or removably attached to the outer surface of the article. The two sides of the unit are attached and form a loop for receiving a pencil, pen or other elongated implement. The unit additionally contains an adjustable flap for receiving the temple of eyewear, including glasses, sunglasses, or protective eye gear. The outer side of the unit is smooth and is designed to receive identifying or advertising indicia.

Abstract: A device for removing samples of a material which is dropped through a vertical pipeline. The device includes a scoop which can be telescoped into the pipeline through a side mounting track to catch a material sample, and then telescoped out of the pipeline into the mounting track. The mounting track has a lower discharge opening which registers with the scoop when the latter is rotated 180.degree. so that the sample can be dropped into a container. The inner end of the scoop is closed so that the pipeline remains closed during all phases of the sampling operation. The mounting track is secured to a nozzle on the pipeline.