Abstract: A plurality of folding tables that pack and store together as a single unit. The plurality includes a primary table. The primary table preferably includes a collapsible washbasin and a rack of shelves for storing provisions near the washbasin. Smaller secondary tables are also provided that set up separately from the primary table. The primary table, the secondary table and the rack of shelves are all collapsible. When these components are in their collapsed configurations, they can be interconnected. This produces a single compact unit for transportation that holds the primary table, the secondary table, the rack of shelves and other complementary objects.

Abstract: An assembly having an umbrella and a mounting bracket for mounting the umbrella to a vertical object. The mounting bracket engages the top of the umbrella, thereby suspending the umbrella from a position above the umbrella. The umbrella has a finial cap at the top of the umbrella. Part of the finial cap extends out above the canopy of the umbrella. This portion of the finial cap is selectively received by the shaped head of the mounting bracket. The finial cap is annular and defines a central opening through which the support post of the umbrella can pass. When the umbrella is opened, the support post extends out through the finial cap above the canopy. The result is a mounting umbrella with nothing protruding below the umbrella.

Abstract: A plurality of folding tables that pack and store together as a single unit. The plurality includes a primary table. The primary table preferably includes a collapsible washbasin and a rack of shelves for storing provisions near the washbasin. Smaller secondary tables are also provided that set up separately from the primary table. The primary table, the secondary table and the rack of shelves are all collapsible. When these components are in their collapsed configurations, they can be interconnected. This produces a single compact unit for transportation that holds the primary table, the secondary table, the rack of shelves and other complementary objects.

Abstract: The present invention is an assembly having an umbrella and a mounting bracket for mounting the umbrella to a vertical object. The mounting bracket engages the top of the umbrella, thereby suspending the umbrella from a position above the umbrella. The umbrella has a finial cap at the top of the umbrella. Part of the finial cap extends out above the canopy of the umbrella. This portion of the finial cap is selectively received by the shaped head of the mounting bracket. The finial cap is annular and defines a central opening through which the support post of the umbrella can pass. When the umbrella is opened, the support post extends out through the finial cap above the canopy. The result is a mounted umbrella with nothing protruding below the umbrella.

Abstract: A device and method for locking an object to a tree. The device includes an eyebolt. The eyebolt is set into the tree proximate the object to be protected. A protective bracket is placed over both the eyebolt and the object. A hole is disposed in the protective bracket that aligns with the head of the eyebolt when the protective bracket is placed over the eyebolt. A lock is provided having an elongated body that extends into the hole in the protective bracket and into the eye of the eyebolt. The lock therefore interconnects the protective bracket to the eyebolt and prevents the protective bracket from being removed.

Abstract: A mounting system for mounting an object to the railing of a deck. The mounting system includes a base structure having a top side and a bottom side, wherein the base structure lay across the top of the deck rail. A support post extends upwardly from the base structure. The base structure of the mounting system engages the top rail using two opposing elements that extend from the base structure down along the sides of the top rail. Each of the opposing elements defines a plurality of stepped surfaces that are generally parallel to the base structure. However, each of the stepped surfaces on the opposing elements are at different distances from the bottom of the base structure. The stepped surfaces are positioned at points that correspond to common thicknesses of the lumber used in the construction of deck rails.

Abstract: A device and method for locking an object to a tree. The device includes an eyebolt. The eyebolt is set into the tree proximate the object to be protected. A protective bracket is placed over both the eyebolt and the object. A hole is disposed in the protective bracket that aligns with the head of the eyebolt when the protective bracket is placed over the eyebolt. A lock is provided having an elongated body that extends into the hole in the protective bracket and into the eye of the eyebolt. The lock therefore interconnects the protective bracket to the eyebolt and prevents the protective bracket from being removed.