Abstract: The hose cart (20) of the present invention is of a shape and design allowing preassembly thereby eliminating the need for instruction manuals and associated product packaging necessary of hose carts that are sold in an unassembled state. The hose cart employs a single unitary frame (22) for support of a flexible garden hose to be wound into a coil of multiple layers by use of a directional stress relieving hose reel spool (26). Reel flanges (110, 112) are oblong shaped for holding of the hose within the formed spool yet providing the nesting ability for assembled carts. A handle (24) is foldable for storage with locks (70) concealed within the base of the handle (24). Syringe type (154) hub attachments are further disclosed for removal and maintenance of the water seals without tools.

Abstract: Disclosed is an improved snow shovel having a graphite in-laid polyethylene blade with outwardly propagating reinforced ribs providing a flex resistant blade of minimal thickness. A shaft of the shovel is constructed of a low cost steel pipe covered with a polyethylene sleeve with knurled grip surfaces. The sleeve conforms to the pipe diameter upon application of heat during manufacture. A one-piece handle is attached to the free end the shaft. For storage purposes a cutout is provided on a top edge of each shovel allowing nesting of similarly shaped shovels. A straight blade shovel and a pusher type shovel are two embodiments disclosed herein.

Abstract: A storage locker constructed of recyclable thermoplastic that utilizes insertion tabs and sockets molded into the sides, top, bottom, front and side panels for permanent interlocking without the need of conventional fasteners. The storage locker is assembled on site by inserting the tabs of the appropriate panel into the socket receptacles of an adjoining panel. Assembly of a basic locker requires snap attachment of the side walls to the top and bottom panel. A front frame, preassembly with a hinged door panel, is snap attached to the structure to complete the assembly wherein the structure is available for mounting directly to a wall. For a stand alone locker assembly, a perforated rear panel is available for attachment to the rear of the locker by use of locker pins. The rear panel provides aeration and allows various hook placement for hanging items. Shelves are available in either fixed or adjustable disposition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved extruded plastic elongated edging strip for use in gardening. The instant edging strip is particularly adapted for being positioned in the ground to separate growing areas in order to keep one type of plant on one side of the strip and thereby prevent an undesired comingling of plants. The subject edging strip includes a flexible thin upright wall which has a bead on one longitudinal edge. The bead is formed integral with the upper or exposed edge of the edging strip. The upright wall has a plurality of ears hingedly formed in the wall. The ears are adapted to extend away from the thin wall for engagement with the earth to hold the edging strip in place.

Abstract: This invention relates to an improved connector construction for releasably connecting one tubular member to another. A first tubular member has an aperture contained therein. A screw fastener member is mounted in the aperture. The screw fastener has an enlarged portion on the exterior of the tubular member preventing the screw fastener from passing through the aperture into the interior of the tube. The screw fastener member has a second enlarged portion within the tube. The space between the first and second enlarged portions is less than the thickness of the tube to hold the screw fastener member frictionally in the tubular member and to prevent rotation of the screw fastener member relative to the tubular member. A second tubular member has a portion positioned adjacent to the aperture in the first tubular member and the screw fastener member. A second screw fastener member is rotatably mounted in the second tubular member and is held therein.

Abstract: A chair construction having a movable seat and back includes a pair of chair sides. Said chair sides are mirror images of each other. A substantially horizontal seat is positioned between said chair sides, and a substantially vertical back is also positioned between said chair sides. Each of the chair sides is formed of a single piece of continuous elongated flexible tubular plastic material. Each chair side includes a back upright. Each back upright has a horizontal floor rail formed integral with the lower end thereof. Each horizontal floor rail has a front upright formed integral therewith. Each front upright has an arm portion formed integral with the upper end thereof. Each arm portion is fixed to its respective back upright.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved portable storage console for holding a plurality of a variety of articles. The console includes a base. A cabinet is rotatably secured to the base for rotating about an axis which is substantially perpendicular to the base. The cabinet is adapted for storing articles within the cabinet and for holding articles on the exterior surface of the cabinet. The cabinet has a plurality of trays releasably secured in the interior of the cabinet. Each of the trays extends the full width and full depth of the interior of the cabinet. The cabinet has a plurality of rollers mounted on its lower surface. The rollers rotatably engage the base. Each of the rollers is rotatable about a roller axis which intersects the axis of rotation of the cabinet.

Abstract: A hose storage apparatus for storing and transporting a hose on a reel. The reel is rotatably mounted on a frame which is formed of a plastic material. The frame has a molded plastic handle pivotally attached thereto. The handle is positionable in an upright attitude to provide a convenient means for manipulating the apparatus. The handle may be selectively lowered to a lowered position wherein portions of the handle are positioned adjacent to the frame to reduce the height of the apparatus and thereby facilitate storage. A lock releasably secures the handle to the frame in a selected attitude. The reel includes a pair of identical molded plastic reel halves. Each half includes a reel side with a hub. Each hub is rotatably mounted in the frame. A plurality of pylons is formed integral with each of the reel sides. The pylons of each reel side are secured to each other and form a hose support surface. A hose connector is mounted on one reel side.

Abstract: A garden hose storage apparatus is particularly adapted for mounting on a substantially vertical surface and includes a side mount. The side mount has a base adapted for attachment to a substantially vertical surface and a cantilever journal is formed integral with the base. An elongated pipe is fixed in the cantilever journal and extends outwardly from the journal. A hose reel is rotatably mounted on the journal and has its axis of rotation substantially coincidental with the longitudinal axis of the pipe. An out tube is releasably connected to the pipe and has a connector adapted for connecting the out tube to a garden hose. A lock releasably connects the reel to the longitudinal pipe to retain the reel on the journal. Release of the lock allows the reel to be removed from the journal.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved ornamental integrally molded plastic fence section. The fence section generally includes a pair of substantially parallel stringers with a plurality of pickets formed integral with the stringers. Said pickets being oriented substantially perpendicular to the stringers. Each stringer has a plurality of identical spaced ears formed integral with one end. Each of the ears has a rod aperture extending therethrough. The rod apertures in the ears on one end of a stringer are aligned with rod apertures in ears on the other stringer. A slot is formed in each ear extending from the exterior of the respective ear to the respective aperture. Each slot in each ear on one end of the section is aligned with the other slots in the other ears on that end of the section. A second plurality of supports is formed integral with the other end of each of the stringers. Each of the supports has a height less than the distance between adjacent ears in the first mentioned plurality.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a plastic container for holding organic matter during decomposition of the organic matter. The container includes a lower section. The lower section includes a plurality of flat sides positioned in a substantially vertical attitude. The flat sides are joined at opposite edges to form a closed figure having an open bottom. An upper section is mounted on the lower section. The upper section includes a number of flat sides equal in number to the flat sides in the lower section. The flat sides of the upper section are positioned in a substantially vertical attitude and joined at opposite ends to form a closed figure. Each of the flat sides of the upper section is connected to a respective flat side of a lower section. Each of the flat sides of the upper and lower sections has a rectangular outline. Each flat side has a bead along a vertical edge and an elongated socket formed integral with the opposite vertical edge.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an edging strip which is an integral elongated plastic member which is particularly adapted for being positioned in and on the ground to inhibit plant life from growing in a selected elongated narrow band. The edging strip includes an elongated ground cap which is adapted for positioning on an elongated narrow band of ground for shielding that ground to inhibit plant life from growing throughout, or over the cap. An elongated thin upright wall has one edge formed integral with the side of the cap which is adapted to be adjacent to the ground. The upright wall is coextensive with the cap. The upright wall is offset center from the cap so that the upright wall is closer to one edge of the cap than to the other. The edging strip includes a lip formed integral with the upright wall and extending toward the edge spaced away from the upright wall. The lip is perpendicular to and coextensive with the wall.

Abstract: The instant invention relates to an improved open face garden marker which is a molded unitary plastic device. The instant marker includes an open continuous ring having a plurality of ears formed integral with the interior of the ring extending inward. The ears are staggered for receiving an indicating indicia between the ears and holding the indicia between the ears. A shank is formed integral with the continuous ring and extends outward from the ring. The shank has a point on one end for engagement with the earth to facilitate insertion of the marker into the earth. Measuring indicia is formed integral with the shank for indicating depth of insertion of the shank into earth.

Abstract: A shelving apparatus having a plurality of joint connectors to which is fastened a plurality of stringers is disclosed herein. Each of the joint connectors has a cubical center box from which a plurality of arms extends. Each of the arms extending from the cubical center box extends perpendicular to a face of the cubical center box to which each arm is connected. Each of the arms has a pair of free edges extending along each of the arms. Each of the arms has a U-shaped cross-section. Each of the stringers has a hollow square cross-section. The stringers are fitted to respective arms of the joint connectors. A plurality of shelves is supported by the stringers.

Abstract: A spraying and watering can is herein disclosed. The spraying and watering can includes a container. The container includes a reservoir. A hollow carrying handle, having a vent hole formed therein, is connected to the reservoir. A spout is also connected to the reservoir. The spout is positioned below the vent hole. A sprayer is connected to the hollow carrying handle and to the reservoir. The spout is adapted to deliver a stream of water to a plant. The sprayer is adapted to deliver a water mist to the plant.

Abstract: A hose storage apparatus for storing and transporting a hose on a reel. The reel is rotatably mounted on a frame which is formed of a plastic material. The frame has a molded plastic handle pivotally attached thereto. The handle is positionable in an upright attitude to provide a convenient means for manipulating the apparatus. The handle may be selectively lowered to a lowered position wherein portions of the handle are positioned adjacent to the frame to reduce the height of the apparatus and thereby facilitate storage. A lock releasably secures the handle to the frame in a selected attitude. The reel includes a pair of identical molded plastic reel halves. Each half includes a reel side with a hub. Each hub is rotatably mounted in the frame. A plurality of pylons is formed integral with each of the reel sides. The pylons of each reel side are secured to each other and form a hose support surface. A hose connector is mounted on one reel side.