Abstract: Disclosed herein are apparatuses and systems for transporting loads on a vehicle such as a car. The disclosed apparatuses and systems allow for secure and efficient transportation of loads, such as recreational equipment. In particular embodiments, an apparatus (also herein referred to as an Adaptive Carrier) comprises at least one Adaptive Carrier Assembly that can comprise a base and Distributed Magnet Assemblies. The Adaptive Carrier Assembly can be manifested in variety of configurations and is typically a compact size for improved gas efficiency.

Abstract: Connection device of a portable electronic equipment with anchorage device provided with a magnetic support, particularly in the car driver and passenger compartment having ventilation air vents of the type provided with fins. The magnetic base has an attraction seat to house the coupling interface of the coupling plate with the coplanar approaching at least two permanent magnets reciprocally attracted one another, axially magnetized with inverted polarity. The magnetic base joined to the anchorage device has an attraction seat with a concave configuration with spherical cap section. The anchorage device is a clamp including two movable jaws, reciprocally articulated one another at a first end, with a cam-shaped surface relatively to the base of the first end, which insists in correspondence of an adjustment locknut, with respect to which a screw passes through coaxially. The magnetic base with attraction seat is associated with the locknut.

Abstract: A magnetically mountable firearm or sporting instrument holding device of relatively small compass which is readily removable and portable, and can be utilized for providing a convenient place for hunters and sporting enthusiasts to rest their guns and sporting instruments upright on the outside of their car or other metal surface, and to protect that surface from scratches. The magnetic portable firearm or sporting instrument holding device generally includes a universal retaining member for supporting firearms and other sporting instruments having two opposite ends, the first end of which constitutes a recessed receiving end with inwardly tapered arms for guiding the instrument in place, and the second end comprising a common or multi-component magnetic mounting base. The mounting base may include a joining platform collar to orientate, mount, secure, and support the retaining member, and prevent twisting of the magnetic element of the mounting base.

Abstract: Chalk holding devices for bicycles, scooters, skateboards and other wheeled apparatuses are provided. One exemplary embodiment includes a chalk holding device for attachment to a bicycle having a wheel and an axle with a first end and a second end. The chalk holding device has a chalk-receiving member for receiving chalk therein. The chalk holding devices also has first and second arms that extend from the chalk-receiving member towards the axle. The first arm has a first axle cup for receiving a first end of the axle and the second arm has a second axle cup for receiving a second end of the axle.

Abstract: There is provided an accessory mounting device for a saddle riding type vehicle. An accessory mounting device for mounting a navigation device on a fuel tank comprises a base body on which the navigation device is mounted, and permanent magnets caused to stick to the fuel tank and thus allowing the base body to be mounted thereon. The permanent magnets are provided on the base body via spherical joints. In this sense, the permanent magnets are caused to stick to the fuel tank in a manner such that directions thereof are changed depending on a shape of the fuel tank, thus obtaining a stable mounting structure. Further, since there is no need to provide flexible members around the permanent magnets, an excellent durability is achieved. Furthermore, the base body comprises a bracket for holding the car navigation device, and an angle of the bracket can be adjusted.

Abstract: A magnetically mountable firearm or sporting instrument holding device of relatively small compass which is readily removable and portable, and can be utilized for providing a convenient place for hunters and sporting enthusiasts to rest their guns and sporting instruments upright on the outside of their car or other metal surface, and to protect that surface from scratches. The magnetic portable firearm or sporting instrument holding device generally includes a universal retaining member for supporting firearms and other sporting instruments having two opposite ends, the first end of which constitutes a recessed receiving end with inwardly tapered arms for guiding the instrument in place, and the second end comprising a common or multi-component magnetic mounting base. The mounting base may include a joining platform collar to orientate, mount, secure, and support the retaining member, and prevent twisting of the magnetic element of the mounting base.

Abstract: A magnetic holding system for a vehicle cabin includes a non-ferrous panel having a front side exposed to the vehicle cabin and a rear side. A magnet is located on the rear side of the non-ferrous panel. The thickness panel, in the region where the magnet is located, and the strength of the magnet are selected to grip a ferrous element when it is placed on the front side of the panel in the region where the magnet is located. The ferrous element may be an object to be held on the non-ferrous surface or it may be attachable to the underside of an object that is to be held.

Abstract: An object such as a fluid container, tool box, tackle box, etc. has a magnet associated therewith so that the object may be placed on the floor of a truck box or on the floor of a vehicle or the floor of a trailer or on a metal surface of a vehicle so that the object will be held in place during travel of the vehicle or trailer.

Abstract: A magnetic mounting apparatus, comprising a first modular support member having an interchangeable first module configured to slide onto a second module, and a second support member. The first module includes a first receptacle having a first channel of a first width and a second channel of a second width greater than the first width. The first and second channels form a cavity with an opening at a first surface of the first module and which proceeds toward a second surface of the first module opposite to the first surface. The first module also includes a keyed housing channel and a catch. The second module includes a first magnet and a key for attachment to the first module. The second support member includes a second magnet that is oriented to mate with the first magnet of the first modular support member.

Abstract: A facial tissue box holder for automobile includes two supports comprising a rectangular main section having slits at both ends, a rectangular side section hingedly secured to the main section, an engagement section pivotably secured to the side section, and a magnetic strip on inner surfaces of the engagement and side sections; and two straps comprising two hook and loop fasteners at both ends. The engagement sections can be inserted into sides of a tissue box. For each support pivoting the side section to magnetically secure to the engagement section, pivoting the main section to engage the back of the tissue box, looping one end of the strap around a post, securing one hook and loop fastener around the post, inserting the other end of the strap through the slits, and securing the hooks to the loops of the other hook and loop fastener will hang the tissue box.

Abstract: A coupling device for releasably attaching accessories to a bicycle, with a coupling part which is fastened or can be fastened to the accessory and has a retaining section which can be coupled on by being pushed in, and with a coupling unit designed for receiving the retaining section, is permanently integrated on the bicycle or is fastened to the bicycle by a connection element and has a receiving section for pushing in the retaining section. Various optional and uniform coupling options are obtained by coupling units, each identical, being permanently integrated at a plurality of points on the bicycle, or by provision of differently designed connectors with which separate coupling units can be equipped and can be attached to different points on the bicycle, and by the coupling parts configured so that they are attached or can be attached to various types of accessories.

Abstract: A motor vehicle roof protection system includes a pair of magnetically attachable elongated roof standoffs to carry cargo above a car (or any motor vehicle) roof. One elongated roof standoffs may be positioned near a forward end of the car roof and another elongated roof standoffs may be positioned near a rearward end of the car roof. Magnets are embodied within the elongated roof standoffs to resist movement on the roof surface, with a layer of material under the magnets to protect the roof finish. The elongated roof standoffs have sloped tops, and the roof standoffs are positioned with the slopes facing forward to produce downward force on the roof standoffs, and thereby secure the roof standoffs with fewer magnets than otherwise required. The tops include a textured portion for contact with cargo. The cargo may be held against the elongated roof standoffs using straps, ropes, or any suitable fastener.

Abstract: The invention relates to a vehicle rack for holding hockey sticks including a rack with a base. A lower cushion bar is attached to an upper surface of the base. A clamping arm is pivotally coupled to a lock bracket extending upwardly from the base. An upper cushion bar is attached to a lower surface of the clamping arm. The clamping arm is pivotably moveable between an open position to receive one or more hockey sticks and a closed position for clamping the received hockey sticks between the lower cushion bar and the upper cushion bar. A latch downwardly extends from an end of the clamping arm in the closed position. The latch aligns with the base. The locking bracket and the latch can have a similar shape in order to maintain the lower cushion bar and upper cushion bar in a parallel relationship to one another in the closed position. The rack can be attached to the roof of a vehicle with one or more magnets attached to the base.

Abstract: A container holder for a vehicle includes a container bin unit with a cavity and a size adjustment mechanism. The cavity has a first portion and a second portion. The adjustment mechanism includes a dual adjustment piece and a single adjustment piece, which are movable between at least a retracted and extended position. When in the extended position, the dual or single adjustment pieces extend into the first portion and/or second portion of the cavity to adjust the diameter of the portions. The adjustment pieces allow for the container holder to adequately hold one small container and one large container, two small containers, or two large containers.

Abstract: A vehicle, such as a garden tractor, riding mower or golf cart, with sport bottles, having fluid refreshment therein, removably adhered thereto in which the various body parts of the vehicle are disposed in different planes and the sport bottles are formed with attachment devices which are removably adherent to the various body parts to support the sport bottle, irrespective of the plane of the body part to which it is adhered.

Abstract: An eyeglass case assembly includes an eyeglass case and a case seat. The eyeglass case has a coupling portion with a first magnetic member attached thereto. The case seat has a face which is disposed adjacent to the coupling portion of the eyeglass case and which is provided with a second magnetic member that is attached thereto and that attracts magnetically with the first magnetic member, thereby fixing the eyeglass case to the case seat. The case seat further includes a clamping device which is adapted to hold a sun visor thereon, thereby mounting the case seat fixedly on the sun visor.

Abstract: A scabbard for mounting a long gun, includes: a one-piece, rigid cover having an enclosed bottom end, an open top end, and two generally parallel sides separated by a back; a padded, protective lining attached to the rigid cover; an attachment mechanism for removably attaching the scabbard; a detachable strap attached to a top open end of the device for closely holding the gun barrel, and a barrier across an open front of the scabbard for holding in the gun butt. The scabbard preferably has a padlock for locking down the gun barrel. The scabbard may have a locking hinged lid mechanism instead of a strap and barrier. The scabbard can be mounted vertically, horizontally or diagonally, preferably in or on a vehicle. A method for making the scabbard is also included.

Abstract: A holder for a mobile telephone is provided, which includes a main body to which a mobile telephone is magnetically attached, and an angle controllable attachment supporting means for attaching the main body to the surface of an object such as a vehicle dashboard. The magnetic attachment means includes a magnet fixed to the main body, and a piece of iron attachable to the back of the mobile telephone and attachable to the magnet by magnetic force. The angle controllable supporting means comprises a pair of independently moveable hinge-connected supports which are also hinge-connected to the bottom of the main body. The main body can be attached to the dashboard of a vehicle without regard to the curvature of the surface of the dashboard, and the mobile telephone can be securely attached magnetically and easily separated from the holder.

Abstract: A mechanic's tray assembly for holding tools and small parts, and removably adherable to both horizontal and non-horizontal surfaces. The tray assembly includes a shallow-walled tray and a pair of C-shaped support tracks fixedly secured to the tray. A pair of removably-adhering assemblies, independent of each other and preferably having magnets, are slidably and pivotally held on the C-shaped support tracks by support arms. The support arms have cylindrically-shaped holes through which the C-shaped support tracks extend. The cylindrically-shaped holes engage and grip the support tracks by means of a cantilever moment produced at the tube-shaped holes, thereby enabling the tray to be held at a desired tray angle.

Abstract: First and second elongate members each have an upper pad member of cushioning material, a first side bolster hinged to one side edge of the upper member and a second side bolster hinged to the opposite side edge of the upper member. Each side bolster has a core of cushioning material and extends along the entire length of the elongate member. The side bolsters are of rectangular cross-section and have opposing inner faces carrying interengageable fasteners for releasably securing the side bolsters together beneath the upper pad member. The two elongate members are secured on spaced crossbars of a vehicle roof rack by placing the upper pad member on top of a roof rack crossbar and engaging the side bolsters beneath the crossbar. At least one tie down strap is secured to one end of each elongate member for securing an elongate item on top of the upper pad member.

Abstract: A mechanic's tray for holding parts while servicing machinery. The tray has a floor and four walls. A pair of independently pivotal magnet assemblies are held to the walls of the tray which permits the mechanic to affix the tray to an uneven surface. Preferably the magnets each have a cushioning sheet held against the back of the magnet which cushioning sheets may be folded over so that they cover the face of the magnet to protect any painted surfaces.

Abstract: A fixing board, for an attraction-fastening type freight carrying device to be mounted on the roof of a motor vehicle, has been improved. The fixing board is composed of a magnetic attraction force contact plate, a film-like suction-cup, and a releasing handle. The magnetic attraction force contact plate has a three-layer structure comprising a soft magnet plate, an iron plate and smooth thin-film sheet coated on the iron plate. The iron plate has a plurality of grooves radially extending, which are elongated dead-end grooves. Further, the magnetic attraction force contact plate has a through-hole into which a substantially cylindrical seal lip extending from the suction film is inserted so as to make an air value. This air hole takes on a closed state when the freight carrying device is installed on the vehicle roof, and takes on an open state when being removed therefrom. The film-like suction-cup is formed throughout the circumference of the magnetic attraction force contact plate.

Abstract: A magnetically mounted tool pouch including a soft flexible fabriclike protective panel member having a plurality of magnets distributed therein for the purpose of holding the panel member to the side of an automobile and furthermore the panel member has a series of pouches affixed to an outer surface for the purpose of holding tools. The magnetically mounted tool pouch is generally used by personnel working beneath a vehicle on a movable platform commonly referred to as a creeper thereby protecting the automobile side panels from grease and damage from the hands of a mechanic moving to and from the vehicle underside. And the magnetically mounted tool pouch provides rapid tool access by holding tools frequently needed by the mechanic within easy reach.