Abstract: This invention has no mechanical parts or mechanisms but relies on gravity and elasticity to disperse the hose (or other item) in unstrained coils against the inside perimeter of a hollow truncated cone (apex down. open base up). When loading the hose into the conical container, gravity settles the loops of the coil down against the previous loop while the elasticity of the hose forces the hose against the perimeter of the cone. This natural physical process inhibits the overlapping of the loops which could otherwise result in tangling and kinks while withdrawing the hose from the container.

Abstract: A can puncturing and emptying device utilizes a frame in which a can, including cans whose contents are under gaseous pressure, may be received. A threaded shaft carries a plate which may be adjusted to clampingly engage the periphery of the can, securing the frame about a portion of the can. Another threaded rod, having a sharpened point, may be advanced towards and into the interior of the can, piercing the can at a preferred location. A foam-like plastic material, carried by the frame, minimizes uncontrolled forceful ejection of the contents of the can, thereby rendering the can safe for disposal.

Abstract: A shoe mounting apparatus utilizes two elongated straps, each having a hook-like end, disposed at one end thereof, and another hook-like end, whose axis is askew to the longitudinal axis of the strap. Mounting holes are provided, through each strap, for mounting the pair of straps to a vertical standard, thereby enabling a pair of shoes to be placed within the apparatus, having the sole and heel portions thereof engaging the vertical standard and being retained within the straps by engaging opposite sides of the sole edge, intermediate the instep and the toe portion of each shoe. In one embodiment, each strap is bifurcated and provided with slots, thereby permitting the apparatus to be adjusted as to the distance separating the hook-like ends, accommodating thereby, shoes of various widths.