Abstract: An adjustable retainer for attaching a receptacle, such as a thermal cooler, to a vehicle includes a frame for securing to a vehicle, such as a truck bed. Opposing jaws are movable in guide slots in the frame. One jaw may be manually positioned in a guide slot having hooks, while the other jaw is movable by a linear actuator secured to the frame. The jaws allow optimum positioning of the receptacle and create a vice-like retaining mechanism.

Abstract: A support system for adjustably supporting an object such as an electronic device is provide for use with existing cup-holders, such as those found on automotive vehicles. The system include preferably a rigid yet flexible cup insert, rigid yet flexible extension member, and a fixed and/or adjustable cradle to support the object, where the extension member may be manipulated to permit adjustment of the cradle (and thus the object supported on the cradle) relative to the user and the existing cup-holder.

Abstract: Helmet mount apparatus provides a secure helmet holder for mounting a fireman helmet in a fire truck or other emergency vehicle. Three brim brackets, one of which is slidable on a base plate against a spring bias force, clamp the brim of the helmet between the brim brackets. The helmet can be mounted by positioning the brim into the slidable brim bracket and sliding the brim bracket far enough to allow inserting the brim also into the other two brim brackets, and then releasing the helmet to allow the spring bias to clamp the helmet onto the mount apparatus.

Abstract: A mounting apparatus is provided for securing a component to a base on a vehicle. The component has a first longitudinal lip extending along a first side thereof and a second longitudinal lip extending along a second side substantially opposite the first side. The mounting apparatus comprises an elongate track assembly configured to be fixedly coupled to the base and having first and second edge sections. The first edge section is configured to secure the first lip, and the second edge section is configured to form a wall. A wedge assembly is coupled to the track assembly for engaging the wall and the second lip to secure the component on the track assembly.

Abstract: A holding unit for articles to be carried on an all terrain vehicle, or the like, comprising a mounting base adapted to be secured to various surfaces and components of the vehicle and extending downwardly from a support arm adjustably positioned and securely fixed and at least one article holder having stacked cradles to receive articles to be held in a stacked arrangement.

Abstract: A load carrier for coupling to a vehicle. The load carrier includes a loading frame and a supporting arch that extends substantially upwardly from and transversely to the loading frame. The supporting arch is divisible into first and second arch parts, each of which arch parts is pivotally coupled to the loading frame such that, when divided, each of the first and second arch parts is configured to be pivoted down to a storage position lying substantially level with the loading frame. The arch parts are configured to be interlocked to each other into an in-use position, in which the first and said second arch parts substantially alone form the supporting arch.

Abstract: A load carrier foot for mounting a load carrier bar on a vehicle roof includes a foot part having an upper end attached to the load carrier bar, and a lower end mounted on a roof edge area. The foot part is secured to the roof by a clamping plate gripping a body fold. The clamping plate has a tightening mechanism and a pivot pin in pivotable engagement with the foot part. The foot part and the clamping plate are each provided with contact faces above and below the pivot pin, which interact in a locking manner to prevent the clamping plate from turning about the pivot pin and losing a grip on the body fold when the clamping plate is tightened against the foot part.

Abstract: A battery retainer assembly (42) is provided for retaining a battery package (18) in a storage location (20) on a child's riding vehicle. The battery retainer assembly (42) comprises a clamp (44) and a separate locking tab (46). The clamp (44) is movable relative to the vehicle body (12) between a clamped condition whereat it clamps the battery package (18) in the storage location (20) and a released condition whereat it allows removal of the battery package (18) from the storage location (20). The locking tab (46) is movable relative to the vehicle body (12) between a locked position whereat it locks the clamp (44) in the clamping position and an unlocked position whereat it allows the clamp (44) to be moved to the released condition.

Abstract: An apparatus for locking a ladder to a vehicle mounted carrier. The apparatus includes a platform assembly to which a ladder is mounted. The platform assembly includes a plurality of v-notch shaped clips that are positioned to grasp rungs of the ladder. The clips are curved in a similar shape to the claw end of a hammer and biased in a direction to hold the ladder firmly on the vehicle carrier.

Abstract: An accessory type carrier rack extension adapted for easy attachment to existing tubular racks generally provided on all terrain vehicles. The rack is provided in a variety of models to mate with and compliment existing tubular carrier racks and may be provided with flattened expanded metal panels that may be slotted at assembly to fit around any protrusions on the existing carrier rack that may exist but are unaccounted for by the manufacturer. The accessory carrier rack includes a tubular base frame fabricated from bent tubular members and various truss members. Some of the truss members are positioned parallel to the bent tubular members and/or parallel to adjacent truss members in a manner that defines elongated slots for adjustable positioning of the accessory carrier rack relative to an existing carrier racks generally found on ATVs.

Abstract: A hand truck carrier for securing a hand truck to a vehicle includes a carrier body and first and second members coupled to the body. The carrier body is attachable to the vehicle. The first and second members are selectively positionable in at least an open position and a closed position. In the open position, the members are spaced apart from each other to define therebetween a base plate receiving space in which a base plate of a hand truck can be received. In the closed position, the members are positioned closer to each other than in the open position, and to contact and apply a clamping force to top and bottom surfaces of the base plate, respectively, thereby securing the hand truck to the hand truck carrier.

Abstract: A storage box apparatus (10) for use in combination with the rear rack (13) of an ATV (11) for transporting tree stands (15) and other hunting accessories and equipment to a remote location. The apparatus (10) includes a storage box unit (12) having a front portion attached to the rear rack (13) of the ATV (11) such that the rear portion of the storage box unit (12) is suspended in cantilever fashion from the rear of the ATV (11). The rear portion of the storage box unit (12) is provided with an article carry channel (22) and a carry channel cover (24) having at least one elongated support leg (26) slidably disposed in the rear portion of the storage box unit (12) for accommodating tree stands (15) having different dimensions.

Abstract: An apparatus and a method for mounting a computer system in a vehicle provides for rigid mounting of a computer/display unit in the vehicle so as to reduce or eliminate the adverse effects of vibration caused by operation of the vehicle. The latter advantage is achieved by provision of a gas spring and crank arm arrangement connected to an L-bar, the latter being mounted via its lower, horizontal member to a base plate of the vehicle. The apparatus and method also provide superior flexibility in orientation of the keyboard for use by any occupant of the front of the vehicle. The latter advantage is achieved by mounting the keyboard to the L-bar via a rigid arm having two points of rotation, one point of rotation at its point of connection to the L-bar, and another point of rotation at its point of connection to the keyboard.

Abstract: A carrier for a jackhammer which may be mounted to the tongue of an air compressor is disclosed. The carrier includes a support column, an adjustable bracket slideably mounted to the support column, and a pocket secured to the lower end of the support column for receiving the jackhammer. Mounted to the support column is an L-shaped bracket which may be secured to the tongue of an air compressor. The adjustable bracket includes a U-shaped member with two arms and a rear wall. The jackhammer is placed between the arms and an elongated rod is used to retain the jackhammer in place. The pocket has two converging walls which do not contact each other. An opening is formed between the bottoms of the two walls and a bar is placed within the opening. The bar is short enough in length so that the opening is not completely closed, thereby preventing rainwater or other precipitation from collecting within the pocket. Once the jackhammer has been placed within the carrier, the blade of the jackhammer rests on the bar.

Abstract: An audio equipment holder and bracket device that conveniently mounts to a vehicle. The device comprises a substantially planer platform for retaining the audio equipment, and at least one leg with the first end secured to the platform, and a second end terminating at a connection point that allows for releasable securement to the vehicle.

Abstract: Invention provides a self latching, object-holding fixture designed to release a held object whenever the object is turned slightly in either direction. Fixture has a shaped housing and the object to be held has a mated opening of a similar matching shape. Placing an object to be held locks the object to the fixture by spring-loaded latching action. The fixture housing covers a fixed spring holding base that is anchored by any suitable means to a support surface. Covering that fixed-position base, except for exposed spring-loaded keeper latches, is a rotatable casing having a pair of spring compression cam surfaces carried by the casing. Using a cam follower action, these cam surfaces selectively cause the spring to collapse in response to the rotation of the casing holding in either direction of casing rotation. As the object/casing is turned slightly, this cam follower/spring collapse action releasably disengages the keepers from the object being held.