Abstract: A protective fender for a personal water craft utilizes a V-shaped resilient body that utilizes a pair of hooks to engage the flange on opposite sides of the water craft. An adjustable strap connects the two hooks and allows for positioning of the hooks and tightening of the entire structure so that the body is securely fastened to the water craft.

Abstract: A protective fender is provided for use on a pontoon boat having at least an upper support member and a lower support member. The fender includes an elongated body formed from protective material. A first fastening structure is connected to the body, engageable with the lower support member and moveable between a plurality of positions along a length of the body. A second fastening structure is connected to the body, engageable with the upper support member and adjustable to vary the position of the second fastening structure relative to the body.

Abstract: A multi-purpose truck pole for use in a pick-up truck bed or cab having garment hooks disposed on the inner side walls of the truck includes first and second pole sections telescopically connected to each other whereby the overall length of the pole may be adjusted and locked into position. Suspension brackets at each end of the pole allow the pole to be hung from the truck's garment hooks and cargo arm is pivotally attached to one end of the pole and movable between a stored position and a utilitarian position on which the arm extends outwardly from the pole to position or retrieve cargo in the bed of the truck. A light is also disposed in one end of the pole adjacent the cargo arm to provide illumination when retrieving or positioning cargo. Retaining cups are provided on the vertical walls of the truck bed to hold the pole above the truck bed.

Abstract: A multi-purpose truck pole for use in a pick-up truck bed or cab having garment hooks disposed on the inner side walls of the truck includes first and second pole sections telescopically connected to each other whereby the overall length of the pole may be adjusted and locked into position. Suspension brackets at each end of the pole allow the pole to be hung from the truck's garment hooks and cargo arm is pivotally attached to one end of the pole and movable between a stored position and a utilitarian position on which the arm extends outwardly from the pole to position or retrieve cargo in the bed of the truck. A light is also disposed in one end of the pole adjacent the cargo arm to provide illumination when retrieving or positioning cargo. Retaining cups are provided on the vertical walls of the truck bed to hold the pole above the truck bed.

Abstract: A marine fender assembly includes a slip sheet for contacting a dock or other second object when a boat is moored. A cushion sheet is connected to the slip sheet, to make a shock absorbing subassembly for absorbing shock of lateral movement of the boat relative to the second object. The cushion sheet may be disposed between the slip sheet and the boat hull. In some embodiments, the slip sheet comprises two layers and a space between the two layers, and the cushion sheet is contained between the two layers, within the slip sheet. A fastener subassembly is secured to the shock absorbing subassembly, typically at the top of the shock absorbing subassembly so that the shock absorbing subassembly may be suspended downwardly along a portion of the boat hull. In some embodiments, attachment of the cushion sheet to the slip sheet is limited to loci adjacent the top of the cushion sheet, whereby sliding movement between the boat and the e.g.

Abstract: This invention pertains to novel water craft, having novel standoff assemblies. The standoff assemblies prevent the water craft from being driven with destructive force into a dock or other relatively immobile object above the outer edges of the water craft. The standoff assemblies of the invention extend upwardly from the outer edge of the water craft. Adjustably extensible support members mount the standoff assembly to the water craft at typically three mounting loci. The mounting loci are typically spaced both vertically and laterally from each other.

Abstract: A clamping hanger is disclosed for sealing and storing a food bag having an end suspended from a support surface lying in a generally horizontal plane. The clamping hanger comprises a generally rectangular base adapted to be mounted to the support surface and a one-piece clamping member attached to the base. The clamping member has a pair of identical, arcuate-shaped, jaws converging together to form a mouth which enables the end of a food bag to be slidably received and retained therein.

Abstract: An outdoor seat cushion includes a first enlarged curved cushion piece connected to a second enlarged cushion piece in such a manner that a portion of reduced thickness is formed between the first and second pieces.

Abstract: A bumper fender includes a slip sheet disposed to be in contact with the dock when the boat is moored. A cushion sheet is connected to the slip sheet and disposed between the slip sheet and the boat hull. Elongated straps are disposed at the upper end of the bumper fender so that the assembly may be suspended along a portion of the boat hull. The cushion sheet and the slip sheet are connected at their upper ends so as to allow relative vertical movement between the slip sheet and the cushion sheet so as to minimalize the amount of slipping or rubbing action against the boat hull.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a tool and method for installing a roof fastener for securing insulation or waterproof membrane to a rooftop.

Abstract: A disc-shaped stress plate to be utilized with a fastener having an elongated shank integral with a disc-shaped head includes a disc having an upper and lower surface with an indentation in the upper surface and a protrusion on the lower surface. The disc can also be provided with a plurality of gripping teeth on its bottom surface and a plurality of friction enhancing protrusions on its upper surface.

Abstract: A fastener assembly for securing layers of roofing material to a deck includes a nut for insertion in and engagement with a pre-drilled hole in the deck and a threaded bolt for engagement with the nut. The nut is provided with resilient legs that are disposed both above and below the hole and that deflect outwardly upon being engaged by the bolt to prevent removal of the nut from the hole. The shank of the bolt is provided with a groove that engages edge portions on the nut legs to prevent counter rotation of the bolt.

Abstract: A device suitable for fastening a roofing membrane to a roofing surface comprises a pair of stress reliever plates, preferably coupled along one edge. Membrane engagement members, such as spikes, extend A device suitable for fastening a roofing membrane to a roofing surface comprises a pair of stress reliever plates, preferably coupled along one edge. Membrane engagement members, such as spikes, extend from the inner surface of one plate toward the other plate and are received in holes provided in the other plate. In the preferred embodiment, the two plates are coupled to one another by coupling or hinge systems, and a method for using the device is disclosed which comprises placing the fastener at the edge of the membrane material. Use of the dual plate stress reliever in combination with the membrane engaging the spikes provides a system with high resistance to lateral pullout and a system which is easy to install. Wrinkling of the membrane during fastener installation is also minimized.

Abstract: A method of installing a roofing fastener including a screw and a stress plate into a multilayered roofing structure involves bonding the outer surface of the screw to the inner surface of the plate. Such a bond may be formed by spin welding as the screw is installed in the roofing structure. The fastener is thereby installed and bonded in the same operation. A fastener assembly useful in the foregoing method includes a screw and plate having welding surfaces made of a thermoplastic resin.

Abstract: A fastener assembly for securing layers of roofing material to a deck includes a nut for insertion in and engagement with a pre-drilled hole in the deck and a threaded bolt for engagement with the nut. The nut is provided with resilient legs that are disposed both above and below the hole and that deflect outwardly upon being engaged by the bolt to prevent removal of the nut from the hole. The shank of the bolt is provided with a groove that engages edge portions on the nut legs to prevent counter rotation of the bolt.

Abstract: A tool for installing fastening devices includes a casing having a handle portion, a body portion and a tip portion. A rotatable socket at the tip portion engages the fastener and screws it into the materials to be joined. A barb assembly engaging rod disposed within the casing is then extended out through the tip portion of the tool and depending on the type of fastener being used provides either impact or rotational motion to a plunger disposed within the fastener.