Abstract: A folded paper product dispenser for storing and dispensing a stack of folded paper products such as napkins or towels includes an outer housing defining an interior space to accommodate the stack of folded paper products. A dispensing face is defined by the housing adjacent a bottom of the interior space. A dispensing throat is defined in the dispensing face and extends longitudinally along the face. The dispensing throat has a forwardmost generally concave edge and a finger access portion at the widest width of the throat. A plurality of ribs are disposed in the interior of the housing and extend from a front wall of the housing towards a concave edge of the dispensing throat. The ribs include a central rib having a generally flat vertical end set back from the concave edge of the dispensing throat a first setback distance. Intermediate ribs are provided on each side of the central rib and have a generally curved end that is set back from the concave edge of the dispensing throat a second distance.

Abstract: Dispensers are disclosed for receiving a roll comprising a backing strip and labels, stickers, decals, stamps and the like releasibly adhered to one side of the backing strip and by which the backing strip is manually pulled from the dispenser causing the labels, stickers, decals, stamps and the like to be successively separated from the backing strip for adherence to a desired object, such as merchandise, envelopes, etc.

Abstract: A snack dispenser consists of a series of tiers stacked to resemble a wedding cake. Each tier includes a trough divided into slots. A snack may be placed into each slot. The front of each slot is transparent. The troughs or trays are mounted on a rotatable carousel. The carousel is covered with a backshell and a transparent front shell. The front shell has transparent doors therein. By inserting a proper amount of money and aligning the carousel so that the desired snack is beneath a door; the door may be opened and the customer may withdraw his snack from that slot. The opening of the door blocks the rotation of the carousel, blocks the opening of the remaining doors, and also resets or cancels the credit of the coins inserted. When the single door is closed again, all doors will be blocked so that a person can not again open a door until proper coins are inserted. To service the dispenser the front shell is removed. A segment of all tiers is removed.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a system for continuous delivery of a measured flow of liquid to a processing apparatus comprising a reservoir (10) for holding a bulk supply of the liquid and an intermediate vessel (12). A first pump delivers liquid form the intermediate vessel to processing equipment at one rate. A second pump (13) delivers liquid from the reservoir to the intermediate vessel of a second much faster rate. A monitor device (14) continuously monitors the weight of the vessel and controls the first pump accordingly to deliver the required weight of liquid at the required rate to the processing equipment. The monitoring device determines when the weight of liquid in the intermediate vessel has reached a minimum position to initiate operation of the second pump (13) to refill the vessel and a further device terminates operation of the second means when the liquid level in the vessel reaches a maximum position.

Abstract: Dispensing apparatus is provided for dispensing viscous product from containers (10) of product, usually by extruding product from a container outlet. Product is discharged by a plunger (13) which causes product to be discharged and the plunger is operated by a drive arrangement having a linear actuator (15) by which the plunger is moveable. The linear actuator uses an electric motor as the prime mover and the motor's rotary motion is converted into a linear motion of the plunger. By the use of a linear drive it is possible to achieve constant velocity of movement of the plunger independent of the resistance to movement, within the predetermined limits. The movement of the plunger can be controlled according to the resistance encountered. The apparatus also includes means for removing containers from their seating after discharge.

Abstract: An automatic fill system for a beverage dispenser includes a sensor system for monitoring the beverage level in the dispenser. The sensors are wired in series with a level control board mounted inside the frame of the beverage dispenser. Sensing points are connected in an electrical circuit for maintaining the proper water to beverage concentrate ratio in the mixing hopper of the beverage dispenser. Resistance in the circuit is monitored so that when the resistance in the circuit reaches a predetermined value, a relay and solenoid open to divert water to the mixing hopper for mixing with the beverage concentrate. Sensors in the hopper shut off the dispenser when the beverage level in the hopper exceeds maximum and minimum levels.

Abstract: A cartridge ejector mechanism for a beverage dispensing machine comprises a cartridge holder sized to receive a beverage cartridge. The cartridge holder is coupled to the beverage dispensing machine and the cartridge holder is movable between a cartridge loading position and a beverage dispensing position. A cartridge ejector is coupled to the beverage dispensing machine. The cartridge ejector is responsive to movement of the cartridge holder from the beverage dispensing position to the cartridge loading position. Interaction between the cartridge ejector and the beverage cartridge when the cartridge holder is being moved from the beverage dispensing position towards the cartridge loading position causes the beverage cartridge to be removed from the cartridge holder.

Abstract: The invention relates to a tilting nozzle cap (V) which can be allocated to a container (11), comprising an outer part (1) and an inner part (2). In a basic position, the inner part (2) seals an outlet opening (6) of the outer part (1) and in a tilted position, exposes the outlet opening (6) so that a substance (8) approaching via through openings (10) of an inlet level (9) is discharged. The inner part (2) is shifted back in relation to the outer part (1) in the tilted position and is held in the tilting nozzle cap (V) by a floor (17). The aim of the invention is to provide a structurally simple, reliable solution. To this end, the floor (17) has an articulated configuration and an inlet level (9) of the inner part (2) is produced in the tilted position.

Abstract: With soap and cleansing foam dispensers, there is a risk that they may be equipped with supply containers of unsuitable liquid or that their intermediate containers may become contaminated. According to the invention, an adapter (8) that is mounted on an intermediate container (6) has a coded cylindrical jacket (10), into which coded parts (4,5) that are positioned on the neck of a suitable supply container (2) can be fitted. To prevent the contamination of the intermediate container (6), the latter has a spring-loaded internal sealing plug (50) which ensures the hygienic sealing of said container even prior to use and when the supply container is changed. To prevent interruptions in the operation, a reliable fill-level indicator (22) is provided. The device thus ensures improved, hygienic dispensing of soap-solution in dispensers (1).

Abstract: A self-standing type bag-shaped vacuum container has a self-standing container including a wall formed of a soft sheet, a pouring port, and a check valve mounted in the pouring port. The check valve is opened to allow the migration of a content of the container when subjected to a pressure in the pouring direction, but is closed when subjected to a pressure in a filling direction, so that the inside of the container is evacuated. The self-standing container can be optimized for storing beverages or the like which are negatively effected by contact with air, because the content will be oxidized with the air. The vacuum type container will not lose its self-standing property even if the content is reduced, and can stand stably by itself.

Abstract: A dispenser system includes a product source, a cooling unit, an agitator, a dispensing station coupled with the product source, a sensor, and a controller. The cooling unit cools product delivered to the dispensing station from the product source. The agitator is disposed in the cooling unit and circulates cooling fluid contained in the cooling unit. The sensor measures an operating parameter of the dispenser system and outputs a signal representative thereof. The controller, responsive to the signal output by the sensor, operates the agitator at a lower speed when the signal output by the sensor indicates the dispenser system is operating in a desired stable state. Alternatively, the controller, responsive to the signal output by the sensor, operates the agitator at a higher speed when the signal output by the sensor indicates the dispenser system is not operating in the desired stable state.

Abstract: A beverage powder mixing drink dispenser (10, 10′) having a hopper (12) for containing a supply of dry beverage ingredient powder, a source of mixing water (14) and a controller (16), all contained within a housing (60) has a mixing assembly (52) with an electrical motor (42) with an annular stator (40) mounted to the housing (60) and an annular rotor (44) mounted to rotate around a motor axis (46) within the annular stator (40) when the stator is energized, a mixing chamber (34) with a hollow body (48) having an interior surface extending between a chamber inlet (32) and a chamber outlet (54) and at least one mixing member (35) extending inwardly from and mounted to the interior surface to rotate with rotation of the hollow body (48), means (49,50) for releasably mounting the hollow body (48) of the mixing chamber (34) to the rotor (44) to rotate with the rotor relative to the stator about the motor axis, means (36,28) for selectively passing dry ingredient powder and mixing water into the mixing chamb

Abstract: The invention provides a system and method for proportion metering multiple fluids together that are output from different pumps. The invention further provides a system and method for batch signal metering that provides feedback on the amount of fluid that has been dispensed. The invention has applications in numerous technologies, including metering together pest control fluids, such as those used for termite control; metering lawn care fluids such as herbicide and fertilizer; blending colors used in dyes, paints and the like; personal care products such as lotions; water treatment; and other technologies in which different fluids are pumped by separate pumps and thereafter mixed together downstream of the pumps prior to being dispensed.

Abstract: A dispenser comprising at least two parallel, hollow cylinders for supplying different mutually reactive components to a mixing device located downstream of said cylinders. The dispenser comprises a respective first piston moveable in each of the cylinders and displaceable by a piston rod connected to the respective piston. A means for actuating the pistons rods to perform a forward stroke of the pistons in their respective cylinders for dispensing an amount of said reactive components to the mixing device comprises at least one rotatable member biased in a rotational direction by a torsion spring, and at least one flexible string attached to the rotatable member and to an element connected to the piston rods. A manually operable brake member is arranged to normally act on the rotatable member to hold it still, but, when deactivated, adapted to release the rotatable member thereby causing the pistons to dispense the reactive components to the mixing device.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for cold carbonation are provided in which a carbonator (13) having one or more segments is provided within a relatively horizontal cold plate (12). A sensor (14) is provided that can be accessed from a side of a dispenser (10).

Abstract: A faucet for a water dispenser has a seat secured on a front housing. The seat has at least one nozzle formed therein. At least one button is provided above the seat to control the nozzle's on/off modes when a user presses the button inwards. The button has a slot longitudinally defined therein and a locking key is movably received in the slot. The locking key has a finger extending downwards and blocked by the front housing. The button cannot be pressed when the locking key in a locked position, and can be pressed when the locking key is moved to an unlocked position to retract the finger.

Abstract: A beverage dispenser (20) with a faucet assembly (42) manually removably attached to an integral, stainless steel, U-shaped outlet pipe (52) having a generally horizontal section (74) that extends outwardly from the enveloping side (76) has a faucet with a faucet shank (48) for mating overlapping connection with the horizontal section (74) and a faucet latch member (78) carried by the faucet shank (48) and a mating outlet pipe latch assembly (90,92) for releasable latching engagement with the faucet latch member (78) to releaseably lock the faucet shank (48) to the outlet pipe (52).

Abstract: The invention relates to a beverage dispensing device, provided with a cooling chamber (32) that can be closed with a lid (43). A pack (31) can be placed in the cooling chamber, which pack is provided with an air inlet (33) that connects to a connecting element (42) of a pressure line in the lid (43). On closure of the lid (43), by placing a handle (50) in the closing position, the connecting element (42) can be brought into engagement in a tight grip with the air inlet (33), and spring closing elements (51) in the lid are locked without the user having to exert a great force, while an airtight connection is obtained.

Abstract: A bottled water cooler includes at least one and preferably a plurality of lights for illuminating a transparent water bottle mounted onto a cooler housing in an inverted orientation. The lights are mounted on the cooler housing for illuminating the bottle generally at a bottle shoulder along an annular contact zone supported on the cooler housing. The lights shine generally upwardly through the transparent bottle wall and into the bottle interior to illuminate the bottle and its contents, resulting in an attractive and refreshing appearance.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing sanitized water in a cabinet and spigot type bottled water dispenser features an ozone generating system to generate ozone for sanitizing the water. Ozone is generated and collected within an ozone generator housing. A blower transmits air to the ozone generator housing. The air carries the ozone that is generated through a flow line to an air diffuser that is positioned upstream of the spigot (or spigots) used to dispense water. In one embodiment, a valve that is activated on the spigot to dispense water also activates the blower and ozone generator. In other embodiments, a flow sensor activates the ozone generator and blower. Various spigot and flow sensor arrangements are disclosed as a part of the overall apparatus and method.

Abstract: The inventive dosing and distributing device consists of a support (1) with a mounting base (5) which can be adapted on the top of a receptacle (4) containing the product to be distributed; a dosing chamber (2) and calibrating means, such as a calibrated piston (3). Said support (1) comprises a cylindrical body (6) in which the dosing chamber (2) is mounted in such a way that it can rotate. The piston (3) is introduced into the dosing chambre (2), where it delimits a cavity (25) corresponding to the dose to be distributed. Said cavity is filled by turning the receptacle (4), through openings arranged so that they correspond. Once the metering chamber (2) has been rotated, the dose of the product to be distributed is delivered by a pouring spout (10) that is formed on the support (1), through other openings which are also arranged in such a way that the correspond. A dosing and distributing device of this type can be used for distributing pharmaceutical products in the form of microbeads or microgranules.

Abstract: Fluid product dispenser comprising:

Abstract: A liquid discharger 1A has a base 2A where a resilient tube 100 is disposed in a tube guide groove 211A. A retainer 4A is rotatably provided at the base 2A, with a plurality of balls 5 being mounted at the retainer 4A so that the balls can roll. The cross sectional shape of a surface 211 defining the tube guide groove 211A that contacts the tube 100 has an arc shape formed concentrically with the balls 5. The balls 5, which are held by the retainer 4A, roll on the tube 100 while pressing and squashing a portion of the tube 100 as a rotor 3A rotates in order to discharge liquid inside the tube 100.

Abstract: An injection unit for injection molding machines includes an extruder as plasticizing unit and a plunger-type injection molding device that can be coupled to the injection molding machine by an injection nozzle. The plunger-type injection molding machine has an injection plunger, wherein the area in front of the injection plunger forms an injection space which is connected to a forward end of the extruder by a melt channel, with a shutoff valve disposed in the melt channel. The extruder can be continuously operated and has one or more plasticizing screws for plastification, wherein the extruder is so configured that a backup length is able to increase backwards into the extruder, when the shutoff valve is closed.

Abstract: A liquid feed system supplies liquid from a collapsible container to at least one liquid dispenser. At least one line couples, in fluid communication, the collapsible fluid container to the at least one liquid dispenser. The liquid feed system may include first and second collapsible containers, with the first collapsible container at an elevation higher than the elevation of the second collapsible container. The first and second collapsible containers are coupled, in fluid communication, to one another and to at least one liquid dispenser by at least one connecting line. Other embodiments of the liquid feed system provide for a series connection between the first and second collapsible containers, and the second collapsible container and the at least one dispenser.

Abstract: An article containing an aqueous fabric care composition and a container for the composition to facilitate portability and encourage effective use of the composition away from the home. Also provided are kits including the acticles of the present invention in combination with one or more optional accessories including hangers, compression devices, weights, portable mats, air blowers, gloves, mitts, mini-irons and combinations thereof.

Abstract: A device for containing and dispensing a fluid that is capable of dispensing a predetermined quantity of a fluid on demand which is adaptable to a wide variety of purposes and which is small, flat and thin and may be easily distributed, attached to consumer products or carried by a user. Also shown is a method of dispensing single doses of a fluid.

Abstract: Apparatus for projecting a slug of liquid through the air. The invention provides means to accelerate liquid molecules to substantially equal velocity, and then to release them with minimal turbulence.

Abstract: An aerosol vessel, which can be prevented from deforming and exploding by discharging gas when an excessive pressure occurs in a main body, is provided. The aerosol vessel includes a valve assembly basically including a nozzle body which is fixed to the main body; a valve stem which is installed at the nozzle body such that it can move up and down and has a gas inlet and a gas ejection passage; an opening/closing ring which is installed between the nozzle body and the valve stem such that it contacts and is removably supported by a support sill of the nozzle body in order to open or close the gas inlet; and an elastic unit for restoring the valve stem after operation and elastically supporting the opening/closing ring with respect to the support sill When an excessive pressure occurs in the main body, the opening/closing ring moves upward and overcompressed gas is discharged through the gas inlet or a gap between the valve stem and a support member.

Abstract: The multiple use hand operated pump consists of a rhomboid head (1), a mountable curve shaped outlet part (3), a pumping pipe part (2) with a special base (9) bearing valve (12) and a liquid inlet (13). A piston (4) with external grip (5a) on its upper end and an especially constructed valve (5,6,7,8) on its lower end, as well as a tapered component (14) constituting means of supporting, stablelising and mounting of the pipe part (2) of the pump on any liquid container.

Abstract: A valve for dispensing a product contained in a pressurized container includes a valve body, an actuatable valving member, and an outlet passage. The valving member may be moveable between a closed position and at least two open positions. The at least two open positions may include a first open position where product is dispensed at a first flow rate and a second open position where product is dispensed at a second flow rate different from the first flow rate. The outlet passage may be selectively communicable with at least a portion of an interior of the valve body. The valving member may comprise a piston axially moveable inside the valve body between the closed position where the piston sealingly isolates said at least a portion of the interior of the valve body from the outlet passage and a position, chosen at least from the first and second open positions, where fluid communication is established between the portion of the interior of the valve body and the outlet passage.

Abstract: A valve assembly for fluid container under pressure, comprising a valve cup sealingly attachable to an opening of the container, the valve cup having an opening, a valve body of plastic material attached within the cup opening and having a through going axial passage and a sealing surface, a valve piston of plastic material guided within the passage, co-acting with the sealing surface and having a lower portion, spring means co-acting with a valve body which presses the valve piston against the sealing surface, characterized in that a cap is connected to the valve body designed to allow flow or fluid from the exterior of the cap to the interior thereof, a preferably axial projection being formed to the bottom facing upwardly towards the valve body, the bottom projection telescopically co-acting with the lower portion of the valve piston, the lower portion and/or the bottom projection having a spring portion adapted to generate a spring force by which the piston is pressed against the sealing surface.

Abstract: A ram plate which allows easy lifting and dropping of the plate even when a complete seal has been made with high-viscosity liquids inside a barrel. The system contains two alternative methods of depressurizing the internal liquids in order to more efficiently avoid vacuum and suction effect when the user attempts to raise the plate. The bleed stick components of the plate are completely independent of vent ports components. This allows the user to depressurize the internal air even if the high viscosity liquids fail to evacuate or drip from the vent ports, by way of opening a completely separate port that has not been filled with liquid. Such bleed stick components are levers which, when depressed, will move a cover and expose the internal liquids to outside air pressure via air vents.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a device for pouring liquids comprise of a container for storing liquids and a spout disposed at the top of the container configured to dispense liquids from the container. A cap is provided housing the spout configured to retain the liquid when the container is rotated in a rearward direction and configured to dispense the liquid from the device when the container is rotated in a forward direction.

Abstract: This device comprises a diaphragm valve consisting of a part forming the valve seat, in which a duct for the flow of the product contained in the container is formed, and of a diaphragm made of elastically deformable material closely fitted onto this part.

Abstract: A dispensing head for dispensing a product from a receptacle associated with an actuatable dispensing element. The dispensing head comprises a first element defining a channel passing through the first element, and a second element. The first element may be configured to be coupled to the actuatable dispensing element. The first element may further define at least one inner outlet orifice. The channel may be configured to pass product from the actuatable dispensing element to the at least one inner outlet orifice. The second element may define at least one dispensing orifice. The second element may be configured to be displaced relative to the first element from a first position, where actuation of the actuatable dispensing element is prevented and the dispensing orifice is closed by the first element, to a second position, where actuation of the actuatable dispensing element is allowed and the at least one dispensing orifice is at least partly open and communicates with the at least one inner outlet orifice.

Abstract: A container closure is attached to a container having an opening. The closure includes a tip moveable between an open and a closed position. The tip has an opening adapted to be in fluid communication with the container opening with the tip in the open position, wherein a flow path for contents of the container is defined between the container opening and the tip opening when the tip is in the open position. The tip further includes at least one horizontal seal in the flow path for sealing the closure when the tip is in the closed position and at least one vertical seal in the flow path for sealing the closure when the tip is in the closed position. The tip may be attached directly to the container and the motion of the tip from the closed to the open position may be stopped directly by the container.

Abstract: This dispensing apparatus includes a shut-off valve having an inlet chamber connected to a water supply and an outlet connected to a hose extending to a remote dispensing station. A valve element is provided which separates the inlet chamber from a control chamber but includes passages communicating between said chambers. A servo line connected to the control chamber includes a trigger cut-off valve at the end of the hose remote from the shut-off valve. The trigger cut-off valve is closed to permit pressure build-up in the control chamber to close the valve element and the trigger cut-off valve is opened to relieve pressure in the control chamber and open the shut-off valve and permit liquid to be dispensed.

Abstract: An aperture forming structure for a sealed containment and dispensing package for flowable products is provided. The structure includes a breakaway tip member of thermoformable plastic. In one embodiment a cap may be integrally formed with the aperture forming structure and may be used to protect the tip member or for reclosing the aperture. An alternative embodiment relates to a pouch, wherein a flap member portion of the pouch is folded over and sealingly attached to the body of the pouch. When the flap member portion is pulled away from the body, an outlet aperture is produced through the surface of the pouch.

Abstract: A closure for a container neck having a crown, a reduced diameter portion, a downward facing shoulder, and an enlarged diameter portion. The crown defines an opening and an outwardly extending locking bead. The closure includes a cap, a skirt, a well, a frangible membrane, a pull ring, and a retainer. The skirt depends from the top and is adapted to fit around the crown and the enlarged diameter portion of the container neck. The well includes an upper side wall depending from the top, an inwardly directed shoulder located adjacent a bottom of the upper wall, and a lower side wall depending from the inwardly directed shoulder. The lower side wall has an interior surface and the lower side wall terminating at an open bottom. The frangible membrane in the well closes off the well and includes a line of weakness frangibly connecting the frangible membrane to the lower side wall adjacent the inwardly directed shoulder. The pull ring is attached to an upper surface of the frangible membrane.

Abstract: A bulk granular solids gravity flow curing vessel comprises an upper curing unit having a top opening for receiving particulate solids, a lower curing unit coupled to receive particulate solids from the upper curing unit, and at least one of the upper and lower curing units including a first intermediate section having substantially vertical sidewalls, a first hopper positioned to receive the particulate solids from the intermediate section, and a first velocity adjustment means positioned in the intermediate section and/or the first hopper. A bulk granular solids gravity flow curing vessel comprising a first section having substantially vertical sidewalls, a first hopper positioned to receive particulate solids from the first section, and a first velocity adjustment means positioned in the first section is also described.

Abstract: A lid member for an original container of a liquid paint component. The lid member is usable with a system for dispensing the paint component from its original container into a paint receptacle according to a paint formula to form a liquid paint mixture. The lid member includes a base portion that is adapted to releasably engage an open top of the paint component container. The base portion has a pour spout through which the paint component can be dispensed, and a movable cover element. The cover element is movable between a closed state, wherein the cover element covers the pour spout, and an opened state, wherein the pour spout is uncovered and the paint component can be dispensed from its original container and into the paint receptacle. A resilient seal mechanism is positioned between the pour spout and the movable cover element for preventing leakage of the paint component, upon tilting of the original container, out of the pour spout past the cover element in the closed state of the cover element.

Abstract: Dispensing apparatus (2) for dispensing reflective elements, such as glass beads (4), onto a surface, typically a road surface, the apparatus (2) being attached to a vehicle. The glass beads (4) are placed in an inlet means (6) and directed along a path around a drive means (10), which drive means (10) imparts a velocity to the glass beads for subsequent delivery onto the surface through an outlet means (20). The glass beads (4) exit the outlet means (20) at a velocity having substantially the same magnitude as the magnitude of velocity at which the vehicle travels and a direction substantially opposite to the direction of travel of the vehicle.

Abstract: Preferred embodiments of the invention have a nozzle assembly capable of controlling pressure of comestible fluid exiting the nozzle assembly, a refrigeration system in which refrigerant pressure and temperature is controllable to enable comestible fluid temperature control, heat exchangers cooling comestible fluid in the nozzles, an ultraviolet sterilization system for sterilizing interior and exterior system locations, and a hand held comestible fluid dispenser capable of cooling and selectively dispensing one of several comestible fluids. Fluid pressure and velocity can be reduced for improved dispensing by a valve movable through a number of closed positions prior to opening and/or by a diffuser in the nozzle having an increasing cross sectional area upstream of a nozzle portion having a relatively constant cross sectional area. A purging and priming valve assembly with or without associated sensors can be employed for manual or automatic system purging and priming and for fluid temperature control.

Abstract: The present invention was invented in order to ease the process of threading a needle. It also gives people, who do not have the coordination to thread a needle, the ability to sew and knit. The present invention allows a wider range of people to use needles, and improves the ease of which sewing is done. The design is simple and easy to produce keeping the needles price at a low amount.

Abstract: A pouch assembly having a pocket member secured to the front wall of a vertically oriented rear panel assembly. The rear panel assembly has a chamber formed in its top half within which is positioned a magnet having a flat front surface. This magnet is adjacent the top end of the pouch member. The magnet functions to hold a limited number of metal fasteners or a metal tool against the front surface of the rear panel assembly where they can be easily grasped by a person wearing the pouch assembly. A vertically oriented non-collapsible rigid tubular member is secured to the front wall of the rear panel assembly inside the pouch member for removably receiving a writing instrument. A spring clip member is secured to the rear wall of the rear panel assembly for detachably securing the pouch assembly on a person's belt or in the top end of a person's pocket.

Abstract: A compact golf accessory organizer with a multi-mounting, universal functioning clip, which can attach to several different items. The common items for attachment include a golfer's golf bag, golf cart visor, clothing waistband, belt, pockets, and the like. The compact organizer contains a vac-form with impressions that mold around the included articles. This is specifically designed to only hold the following articles: four tees, two ball markers, and a universal tool which consists of a divot repair, a spike tightening device, a club cleaner and cigar holder. These items are included in the golf accessory organizer. The compact size of the organizer allows it to be stored in a golfer's shirt or pant pocket, or the user can attach it to their waistband without obstructing the golfers swing. This organizer will free up the golfers pockets and conveniently organize the common items used during the game of golf.

Abstract: A bike mount for securing a bicycle to a vehicle rack. The bike mount includes arms that pivot apart to receive a bicycle wheel and pivot together to cooperatively hold the bicycle wheel. The bike mount may be configured to include a lever that pivots the arms together as the bicycle is positioned on the vehicle rack.

Abstract: A load carrier has a pair of rails each being affixed to one of the two side walls of the open bed of a pickup truck. Each rail has a longitudinally extending slot along which a bar slides. A bracket is connected to each bar. The two ends of a stringer are connected to the two brackets so that stringer extends transversely across the open bed for supporting a load. Instead of bars, clamps are used to connect the brackets to the rails.

Abstract: A modular personal container has a stiff container shaped to receive and support a soft container in the preferred configuration of a tool belt. Both containers provide correspondingly shaped fixating and positioning features. The fixating features interlock the soft container with the stiff container. The interlocked soft container is then lowered down onto the stiff container until positioning edges of the soft container contact positioning shoulders of the stiff container. Pockets laterally protruding from the stiff container provide the positioning shoulders. A shoulder belt may be simultaneously snapped on lugs individually attached on both containers. A loose hip belt of the assembled soft container is packed away in a belt pocket recessed from a smooth rear side of the stiff container. The stiff container has a handgrip and a top lid for accessing a storage volume of the stiff container with or without the soft container being attached.