Abstract: An inventive flexible shield and carrying case for laptop computers and other delicate devices are described herein. The flexible shield is preferably made of polyethylene that increases in width from the front of the case to the zipper, and from the back of the case to the zipper. The flexible shield dissipates the force of a blow to the outside of the case and away from the computer. A method is also included for recharging the computer without opening the case, including the steps of providing an adapter, an adapter cord, an adapter port, and a cord retractor, pulling the cord through the adapter port, plugging the cord into a power source, recharging the associated equipment, unplugging the cord from the power source, and retracting the cord.

Abstract: Apparatus for use with a boat or similar type trailer comprising a bracket with a forwardly extending portion and a rearwardly extending portion securable to the framework of a trailer adjacent to the rear. A pivot pin is provided and has a fixed end secured to the bracket. A resilient C-shaped clip with a central extent and a front opening is secured to the forwardly extending portion of the bracket. Another resilient C-shaped clip with a central extent and a front opening is secured to the rearwardly extending portion of the bracket. A rigid elongated tube is provided and has an aperture adjacent to its lower end pivotally received on the pin and adapted to be moved from a lower horizontal orientation to a raised vertical orientation. The pole is adapted to be received within the clip in either orientation and retained in such orientation until pulled upwardly by an external force applied as by a user, or pushed downwardly by an external force applied as by boat or similar device.