Abstract: A storage device is configured to hold one or more sports boards. The storage device has a mechanism that transitions the device between a clamped and unclamped state upon actuation of a an actuation device. A user can actuate an actuator from a first position towards the device to a second position to transition the device from the clamped to the unclamped state.

Abstract: A storage device is configured to hold one or more sports boards. The storage device has a mechanism that transitions the device between a clamped and unclamped state upon actuation of a an actuation device. A user can actuate an actuator from a first position towards the device to a second position to transition the device from the clamped to the unclamped state.

Abstract: A storage device is configured to hold one or more sports boards. The storage device has a mechanism that transitions the device between a clamped and unclamped state upon actuation of a an actuation device. A user can actuate an actuator from a first position towards the device to a second position to transition the device from the clamped to the unclamped state.

Abstract: The present invention provides a window mounted wireless terminal apparatus, comprising a main body for receiving signals, a holder, and a rotary base, wherein the main body for receiving signals is mounted at one end of the rotary base, one other end of the rotary base is detachably connected to one end of the holder through a fastening assembly and is horizontally rotatable on the holder, and a fixing device used for being fixed on a window body is installed on one other end of the holder. According to the present invention, an angular orientation of the main body is positioned to accurately correspond to a wireless signal transmitting angle of an outdoor communication base station. The present invention has the advantages of strong capability for wireless signal receiving and convenience in adjustment and installation.

Abstract: An apparatus and a method for carrying skis are disclosed. The skis are encircled with a strap to form a bundle. The bundle is releasably attached to a belt or bandolier worn by a person. The strap carries an engagement member, and the belt or bandolier carrying a holder with which the engagement member is adapted releasably to engage.

Abstract: A multifunctional rack configured to secure various objects is described herein. The multifunctional rack is configured to be adjusted to secure various objects of varying size and number. The multifunctional rack is configured to secure and/or lock objects within the rack.

Abstract: A vehicle mounted sign assembly comprises a base member having a top surface, a bottom surface, a leading edge, a trailing edge and side surfaces between the leading edges and the trailing edge, with the side surfaces tapering rearwardly to the trailing edge. The assembly further comprises a mounting assembly configured to support the base member. The mounting assembly comprises a first and a second vertical bars extending through respective openings on the bottom surface of the base member, a first and a second horizontal bars mounted in parallel and positioned between the first and second vertical bars, and a first and a second suction cups attached to respective bottom end of the first and second vertical bars for attachment to the body or a window of a vehicle.

Abstract: A portable water sport board rack includes a board holder that has an elongated back section, a curved bottom section, and a lip section that define a channel for receiving a large water sport board such as a paddle board. The bottom end of the board holder and an elongated rod are secured onto the top and bottom surfaces of a rotational unit which can rotate 360 degrees about a vertical axis. The elongated rod includes a shape and size to be removably inserted within the rod holder of a boat.

Abstract: A skateboard wall mounting device for quickly displaying a bare skateboard deck or a completely assembled skateboard with trucks and wheels attached to the deck. The skateboard wall mounting device generally includes a mounting base, a pair of specific and continuous diameter posts extending from the mounting base and aligned with the deck holes of a skateboard. Due to the specific and continuous diameter design of the posts, the device can accommodate the hanging and mounting of all skateboards from different manufacturers and periods of manufacture without incurring modification and damage to the skateboard.

Abstract: A portable water sport board rack includes a pair of generally parallel forks each including a plurality of elongated prongs that define channels for receiving and storing water-sport boards. The forks are transversely connected via a support cross member, and an extension member connects the cross member to a rotational unit. An elongated rod is secured to the bottom of the rotational unit at an angle, and the device is secured to a boat through insertion of the angled rod into a rod holder.

Abstract: A device for displaying a sport board, such as a skateboard, on a flat surface, such as a wall or an angled ceiling, wherein the board may be displayed at any angle to maximize the artistic impact of the design. The display device includes a mounting plate, a spacer to accommodate the curvature of the sport board, and a board mounting bracket designed to accept bolts that are screwed into the opposite ends of the existing holes on a sport board deck.

Abstract: An apparatus and system are disclosed for supporting a ski on a support structure. The apparatus includes a ski support member, a spacer, and a coupling element. The ski support member includes a ski engaging portion and a binder engaging portion. The binder engaging portion is positionable within a receiving space in a binder toe piece. The ski engaging portion includes a substantially flat surface engageable with one of a deck surface of the ski and an element disposed on the deck surface of the ski to maintain the ski in a desirable orientation. The spacer is positioned between the ski support member and a the support structure. The coupling element is configured to couple the ski support member to the support structure.

Abstract: The present Disclosure is an apparatus for holding sporting equipment. The apparatus includes a pair of U-shaped tubular arms spaced apart from one another and in a generally equivalent horizontal position. The apparatus comprising an elongated part configured to fit inside a fishing rod holder. At least two lateral supports opposing parallel members and an extendable middle section, in combination, support the sporting equipment thereon.

Abstract: A mounting system includes a first wall mount and a second wall mount. The first wall mount includes a first protruding flange having a top edge, a bottom edge, a front edge and a slot defined by an upper edge that intersects with the top edge of the protruding flange, a lower edge that intersects with the front edge of the protruding flange, a coupling edge that couples the upper edge to the lower edge. The second wall mount including a second protruding flange having a top edge, a bottom edge, a front edge and a slot defined by an upper edge that intersects with the top edge of the protruding flange, a lower edge that intersects with the front edge of the protruding flange, and a coupling edge that couples the upper edge to the lower edge. Sporting equipment can be deposited in the slots in at least two different configurations.

Abstract: A storage device including a body defining at least one receiver and at least one clamping member. The clamping member includes a first position for receiving an accessory for storage and a second position to apply force to secure an accessory to the receiver for storage. A handle actuator may actuate movement of the clamping member. The clamping member may translate from the first position to the second position to apply force to secure an accessory for storage. The clamping member may be held in the secure position by a releasable braking lever.

Abstract: An equipment rack is provided. In one embodiment the rack assembly includes a pair of gripping members that compress about opposing edges along the width of a side of the sports equipment being held within the rack assembly. In several preferred embodiments, the gripping members (or “talons”) are adjustable toward each other and/or apart from one another to aid in gripping various sizes and shapes of sports equipment. In a preferred embodiment, the rack is mountable to a wall or other surface via a mounting body associated with the pair of gripping members. In another embodiment, the pair of gripping members are adjustable toward each other and/or apart from each other via an adjustment rod assembly.

Abstract: A rack for storing and displaying surfboards, sail boards and other kinds of sport boards and sporting equipment. The rack is conveniently though not necessarily wall-mountable, and can also support an additional system for the hanging, drying, storage and display of wet suits and other dampened gear.

Abstract: An skateboard security rack having a pair of support members defining a slot therebetween for receiving the deck of a skateboard. At least one of the support members has a width smaller than the wheelbase of the skateboard received in the slot. Locking structure between the support members and across the top of the slot retains the skateboard within the slot. The locking structure may be separate elements coupled to each of the support members and a lock therebetween. Alternatively, the locking structure may be a lock such as a conventional U-shape lock. If separate elements coupled to each of the support members are used, they may be fixed in place, or movable such as longitudinally slideable along the support members. The support members may be elongated hollow or solid members, or formed in panels. The support members are desirably hollow tubes bent into inverted U-shapes. Bases of the support members may be mounted to a variety of base surfaces such as flat or curvilinear, horizontal or vertical.

Abstract: A sportboard storage rack system, for holding one or more sportboards that have a narrow region and a wider region. The rack system has a first member that defines a blind recess into which a sportboard is placed, the recess having an open face with a width that is greater than the width of the narrow region of the sportboard and less than the width of the wider region of the sportboard, the recess also having an inner area in communication with the open face, the inner area having a width that is greater than the width of the open face, and less than the width of the wider region of the sportboard.

Abstract: A rack assembly for carrying skis or snowboards is configured for mounting on a hitch rack behind the vehicle. The ski or snowboard rack assembly includes a pair of U-shaped bar members connected by clamp devices that appear in a preferred design, the clamp devices are connected to the bar members via brackets that permit rotation of the bar members within the brackets, thus providing collapsibility for storage.

Abstract: A board holder comprising a wall mounting bracket 1 supporting a curved steel bar 2. The bar 2 is able to pivot or swing up and down with respect to the bracket and will tend to swing downwards under gravity unless such swing is arrested. The bar 2 is curved so that it doubles back on itself in front of the bracket 1. This creates a space 3 between opposite portions of the bar with an entrance 4 opening into the space for receiving a snow board or surfboard, etc. The board, etc, is held between a first contact part 6 and a second contact part 7 of the bar. Gravity, coupled with the weight of the bar 2 and the board 5 serve to hold the board in position with a lower part 11 of the board 5 butting against the wall 12. The board 5 thus angles outwardly from the wall up towards the board holder.

Abstract: An skateboard security rack having a pair of support members defining a slot therebetween for receiving the deck of a skateboard. At least one of the support members has a width smaller than the wheelbase of the skateboard received in the slot. Locking structure between the support members and across the top of the slot retains the skateboard within the slot. The locking structure may be separate elements coupled to each of the support members and a lock therebetween. Alternatively, the locking structure may be a lock such as a conventional U-shape lock. If separate elements coupled to each of the support members are used, they may be fixed in place, or movable such as longitudinally slideable along the support members. The support members may be elongated hollow or solid members, or formed in panels. The support members are desirably hollow tubes bent into inverted U-shapes. Bases of the support members may be mounted to a variety of base surfaces such as flat or curvilinear, horizontal or vertical.

Abstract: A system for storing recreational boards on a wall is disclosed, and comprises at least one recreational board storage rack for supporting a recreational board on a wall surface. The recreational board storage rack comprises a base plate for mounting on a wall surface and at least one support hook removably mounted on the base plate. The base plate has front and rear faces, and at least one aperture extending between the front and rear faces of the base plate. At least one depression is formed in the rear face of the base plate. The support hook comprises a hook portion removably positioned in the aperture and an anchor portion removably positioned in the depression of the base plate such that the support hook extends from the rear face to the front face of the base plate.

Abstract: A support mechanism for supporting a cover of a hot tub, according to the present invention, including a first cradle bracket for fixedly securing proximate an upper surface of the hot tub; and a second cradle bracket for fixedly securing proximate the upper surface of the hot tub at a location spaced from the first cradle bracket, wherein each of the first and second cradle brackets includes a substantially L-shaped recess for receiving and holding the cover when removed from across the top of the hot tub.

Abstract: A storage rack is formed by a plurality of stacked modules where each module includes a vertical support column and a support arm that extends outwardly and downwardly from the vertical support column at an angle of about thirty degrees. A barrier arm is pivotally mounted to a distal free end of the support arm. A strap extends from a first, inner end of the support arm to the barrier arm. Elongate objects placed atop the strap cause the barrier arm to pivot into a vertical position to create a barrier that prevents objects from rolling or sliding in a direction away from the vertical support column. When the elongate object is lifted from the support arm, the tension in the strap is released and the barrier arm pivots into a horizontal position of repose to facilitate removal of the object from the support arms.

Abstract: An automobile roof top carrier for securing equipment to an automobile rooftop includes a body made from a resilient material having a plurality of protrusions disposed about a top surface. The protrusions define a support surface for holding the equipment and also define a first and second support channel disposed substantially transverse to the support surface. Optionally, the sides of the body include a third and fourth support channel. One fastener is disposed around part of the carrier through the support channels and over the equipment and secures the equipment to the carrier block. A second fastener is disposed through the first and second support channels and secures the carrier to the vehicle roof. The protrusions prevent the fasteners from sliding relative to the carrier block.

Abstract: A kayak carrier with a pair of spaced horizontal supports having open-topped hull supports defining essentially continuous curved surfaces that permit the edge of a kayak to be inserted easily and to naturally rotate into a locking position. In the preferred form the kayak carrier has two spaced horizontal rack members with aligned hull supports, the rack members being adapted to be removably mounted in the side-rail sockets of a standard utility trailer.

Abstract: A sportboard storage apparatus, which is mountable onto a supporting surface, and which can be modified to store a variety of different types of boards which have two opposed ends that are catchable. Such as surfboards, skateboards and skis. The apparatus comprises two parts, one part of which is mounted to the support surface, and the other part of which is slideably attached to the mounted part. The sportboard is held in the apparatus by a pair of sleeves, which engage the ends of the sportboard and hold it in place on the apparatus. The apparatus provides an easy way to store sportboards.

Abstract: A snowboard support and display rack, for selectively supporting and displaying a snowboard upon a vertical support structure. The rack comprises a left engagement member and a right engagement member, each comprising a front prong, a rear prong, a junction located therebetween, and a base member contiguous with and extending perpendicularly inward from the rear prong. After attachment to the support structure of the left and right engagement members at the same height, the prongs each extend vertically upward. Each engagement member has a vertical slot defined by the prongs and the junction located therebetween, into which the snowboard is selectively lowered for support and display of the snowboard. The engagement members are separately selectively mounted to the vertical support structure by attaching the rear surface of the base member to the support structure.

Abstract: The apparatus comprises two gripping members, with a distance between them that is greater than the minimum width of the sportboard that is to be held therein, and lesser than the maximum width of the sportboard. A narrow part of the sportboard is placed between the two gripping members, and the sportboard is lowered until a wider part rests on the gripping member. The edges of the gripping members grip the board and hold it in the apparatus. The distance between the gripping member may be adjustable, to hold boards of different sizes. The apparatus may have a center member with gripping edges, which functions to divide in two the space between the gripping members so that a pair of skis can be held in the apparatus. The apparatus is particularly useful for the storage of snowboards and skis.

Abstract: A wall hanging device that allows multiple arrangements of displayed items with a single mounting structure reduces damage to the wall while allowing great versatility in the display. The device includes a mounting base that is fixably mounted to a wall or other supportive surface. The mounting base includes a plurality of substantially parallel support pins. At least one hanger cord with one end that is used to attach to a display item, such as a photograph, and the other end received by a support pin. The display item can hang directly under the end that is received by a support pin or be supported by one or more support pills with the end of the hanger cord being received by an adjacent support pin. The combination of multiple horizontal placement of the cord provides a wide variation of horizontal positioning.

Abstract: A wall or ceiling mountable bracket, used in pairs, for storing and displaying board-based recreational equipment includes a generally U-shaped body having structurally-reinforced elongated front and rear portions and a spacer portion extending between and rigidly interconnecting them so as to hold them in a spaced apart relationship which forms an elongated channel between them being open at one end and along opposite sides and closed at an opposite end for receiving board-based recreational equipment in the channel. The bracket also includes structures providing access through the body to facilitate fastening the body with its rear portion located against a support structure. The access providing structures define at least two bores, one through the rear portion and the other through the spacer portion and through segments of the front and rear portions aligned with and connected to the spacer portion.

Abstract: A modular cargo carrier system comprising at least one pair of carrier modules and means for attaching said modules to a vehicle or to a support on a vehicle. The modules each have a top, a bottom, sides and ends, the attaching means being located on at least a bottom and one side whereby the modules may be mounted in different orientations on the vehicle top to carry different types of cargo. The modules further include longitudinal and transverse cargo grooves or contoured cargo contact surfaces on the top and on at least one side and/or end for supporting cargo in said grooves. Module connectors are provided for attaching the modules to each other in a variety of configurations.

Abstract: A hand-held carrier for manually carrying parabolic skis and associated ski poles, the carrier having a double open-ended molded plastic receptacle having a bottom wall, first and second side walls extending up from the bottom wall and a partition wall disposed between the side walls. The walls of the receptacle define first and second elongated compartments each sized especially for holding a section of a parabolic ski and its associated ski-boot binding hardware. First and second molded plastic closures are pivotally coupled to opposing upper portions of the receptacle, for respectively closing the first and second compartments. The closures include integral handle sections which come together to form a single carrying handle when the closures are pivoted to close the compartments.

Abstract: A device made of rubber or plastic adapted to be magnetically attached, or attached by suction cups, to a vehicle for the temporary stowage of skis and snowboards, in slots defined between adjacent fingers which extend parallel to a U-shaped member's two arms, the fingers being on the opposite side of the device from the magnet(s) or suction cup retainer.

Abstract: A vehicle receiver mounted cargo carrier is readily configured to transport bicycles, skis and poles, canoes, canoe paddles and other cargo through the use of a vertical frame into which various rods may be placed, at locations most suited for the specific cargo. Other structural components form anchor points for the cargo that also help to retain the cargo and act as theft deterrents. The carrier is designed to be free standing out of the vehicle receiver, and so may be used as a storage organizer for the cargo before, during and after transport. Prior to assembly, the components of the carrier are relatively two dimensional, so the carrier may be packaged, stocked and sold in compact, flat packaging. Alternative support struts offer additional methods of supporting the cargo.

Abstract: A ski storage device including a back plate adapted to be mounted to an attachment surface, a first side panel outwardly extending away from the back plate, a second side panel outwardly extending away from the back plate and being positioned a spaced transverse distance from the first side panel thereby forming a substantially U-shape with a transverse gap between the side panels thereby forming a transverse opening for receiving skis to be stored in the transverse gap. The first and second side panels are adapted to be adjusted between a retracted position and an elongated position, and at least one of the first and second side panels is adjustably secured to the back plate to thereby allow adjustment of the transverse gap.

Abstract: A rack designed to hold and/or display gliding boards, such as snowboards, without requiring adjustment of the rack and without causing damage to the board. The rack includes a base which mounts to a support structure, and further includes at least one pair of engagement members, with each engagement member including a side surface and a rear surface that grips the heel edge, toe edge, and top or bottom surface of the board to hold the board in place. The side surfaces may be cut at an acute angle such that the engagement member wraps slightly around the upper surface of the board to grip the board. The engagement members may be made of resilient, flexible material which facilitates gripping of the board, without damaging the board. The rack may also be configured to hold snowboards of various sizes.