Abstract: A generally horizontally disposed U-shaped holder is provided including a pair of laterally registered and spaced apart generally horizontal and parallel arms interconnected at one pair of corresponding ends by a bight portion extending therebetween. The bight portion includes a structure for support of the holder from a waist encircling belt with the arms spaced along and projecting horizontally outwardly from the belt. The arms include registered upwardly opening notches formed therein for cradling longitudinally spaced portions of a fishing rod handle therein. Also, structure is provided for releasably retaining fishing rod handle portions in the aforementioned upwardly opening notches against upward displacement therefrom.

Abstract: Disclosed is a shoulder-mounted camera support adapted to cameras of many sizes and types and providing a convenient and comfortable carrier that frees the using person's hands for control, etc. The support includes a saddle configured to fit downwardly over the shoulder of the using person and having mounted on its upper part a camera-supporting platform. A lower rear part of the saddle has connected thereto a strap having a terminal end for receiving a belt to encircle the user's waist and add to the stability of the structure. A flexible element is arranged in such manner as to extend around the user's neck to function as a tether that retains the support against complete separation from the user in the event of an accident or the like tending to dislodge the support from the person.

Abstract: A bib-bowl for use during feeding of a user comprises a bowl to carry food to be eaten by the user having a rim, a bottom, and a given portion adjacent the body of the user containing therein a circular slot having a predetermined length; and a sheet of material having fastening means to secure the material about the neck of the user and a given width adjacent the bowl, the material being threaded through the slot from the inside of the bowl to the outside thereof, the predetermined length and the given width having a predetermined relative value to cause the material to assume a concave channel configuration extending from the neck of the user to the bowl to enhance the return of food and liquid to the bowl when spilled.

Abstract: A portable ticket issuing system comprises a portable electric ticket issuing machine including a keyboard and electric power means for supplying power to the ticket issuing machine, in which the power means comprises a battery unit having a battery casing separate from the ticket issuing machine casing, and including a flexible cable means for electrically connecting the battery and ticket issuing machine, and including a belt support means for mounting the battery and its casing on an operator away from his front and without the operator holding it manually and further support means for mounting the ticket issuing machine on the operator away from his front in a non-operating position where it is located at the operator's side resting on his thigh and so that it allows the ticket issuing machine to be readily moved to an operating position in front of the operator without moving the battery unit and preferably without detaching it from the belt.

Abstract: This exercise device is designed to develop the leg muscles of a person through the employment of weights. Primarily, it includes a U-shaped bar for fitting around the waist of the user, and a weight support sleeve is pivotally received on the legs of the U-shaped bar. The device further includes pad portions for the hips of the user, pads for the arms of the user, handle grips, and also a support stand for placement of the device when not in use.

Abstract: A body supported clipboard having a side arm extending from the main writing surface, defining with the writing surface a curved inner edge for the midsection of a person. A plurality of posts extend from the writing surface, one post located on the sidearm and second post fixed to the writing surface diagonally to the side arm. A strap fixed to the posts and encircling the wearer to hold the writing board on the wearer. The second post extends above the writing surface to prevent interference of the strap with the wearer's hand.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for providing quick release retention of work pieces. A receptor that is attachable to a user includes a mechanism for attaching the work piece to the receptor by contact. The receptor is provided with a guard structure to protect against accidental release, without inhibiting quick release when desired.

Abstract: A support mounting for support of a percussion instrument such as a drum or the like with respect to a carrier frame wherein the mounting structure includes inner and outer clamp elements which are engageable with a side wall portion of the instrument and an elongated, selectively releasable fastener secures the clamp elements with respect to the carrier frame. A rotary constraint precludes rotation of the instrument with respect to the support mounting and either the elongated fastener or the rotary constraint is effective to maintain the inner and outer clamp elements in clamping engagement with an instrument side wall portion therebetween.

Abstract: A support assembly adapted to carry a power chain saw therein is disclosed. The assembly presents a shelf-like configuration which houses the saw. An opening in the assembly dimensioned to accommodate the handle of the saw acts to retain the saw on the shelf. The assembly is adapted for mounting on a back-carried frame structure.

Abstract: A pack frame for wearing on the front of a person for supporting a mail bag or other container is provided having a pair of vertical standards, a top bar and a bottom bar integrally connecting the standards and a U-shaped bar integrally extending at its ends from the vertical standard in a horizontal plane. The bag is supported on the frame so that it rests on the U-shaped extending horizontal bar.

Abstract: A shouldering aid for a portable television camera comprises a base member attachable to the television camera and a shoulder pad member pivotally connected to one end of the base member. The inclination angle of the shoulder pad member may be freely adjusted by means of screws, while a hand grip is attached to the other end of the base member. A manipulation knob is incorporated in the hand grip, and this knob is interlocked by means of a linking mechanism with a start switch of the camera. An electronic view finder may be mounted on the camera by means of a mounting assembly having an upper and lower arms. A rear end of the shoulder pad member may be T-shaped so that the shouldering aid is capable of functioning as a tripod.

Abstract: A musical instrument carrier comprising a support frame having shoulder pads, a front body engaging pad and a support frame securing the shoulder pads rearwardly of and above the front body engaging pad. The frame includes a pair of tubular members extending outwardly from the body engaging pad and dimensioned to receive a rod-like end portion of an instrument holder. The holder is shaped to engage an appropriate spot on the musical instrument such that the rod-like end portions register with the outwardly extending tubular members.

Abstract: A waistline supportable dispenser for a plurality of "shuriken" i.e. an Oriental term denoting martial arts throwing stars. Disclosed herein are novel "shuriken" having elliptical central openings and having a front-face that is preferably dually recessed at the terminii of the elliptical opening minor-axis. The dispenser for such novel "shuriken" comprises: a rack member having support means to permit removable attachment as belt buckle or otherwise at waistline apparel level; a horizontal peg extending rigidly forwardly of the rack member upright frontal-side, the "shurikens" rotatably surrounding the peg trail-length; and spring means yieldably urging the leadmost "shuriken" against the peg cross-sectionally ellipsoid lead-length, whereby the "shurikens" can be individually dispensed by counter-rotation until its central opening major-axis becomes parallel to the broadest-extent of the peg lead-length.

Abstract: A support member adapted to be worn on a person's belt to assist in supporting bulky or heavy packages is disclosed. The support member includes an upper roughened surface for supporting the package which surface is inclined upwardly in a direction away from the wearer's body. Extending downwardly from the inner portion of the supporting surface is a generally vertical member which includes therein a slotted portion suitable for engagement with the wearer's belt. Disposed below the slotted vertical member is a body engaging surface which bears against the person's body when a package is being supported on the upper inclined surface of the support member.