Abstract: A recreational table for use on the beach comprises a pivotally mounted table top attached to a telescoping pedestal which contains a lower tapering end for inserting and stabilizing the table within the sand. By forming the pedestal from a pair of telescoping members and by pivotally mounting the table top on the upper telescoping member, the recreational table can be folded and collapsed into a unit which can be easily carried and stored, the table top optionally containing a handle member.

Abstract: An elongated stabilizer is coupled to a generally vertical pole or stake, and disposed transverse to the pole or stake, extending in opposite directions therefrom, for engagement with the ground surface. The stabilizer may tilt relative to the post to accommodate inclined terrain. The stabilizer is provided with means defining four guide paths for four separate anchor rods, the rods being elongated linear members with heads at one end. All of the guide paths are disposed in planes generally perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the stabilizer with two such guide paths being provided at each end of the stabilizer on opposite sides of the post. The two guide paths at each end of the stabilizer are provided to guide the rods at angles relative to a plane common to the pole or stake and the stabilizer, with the paths being inclined at opposite angles relative to that plane so that the anchor rods are driven into the ground at opposite angles relative to that plane.

Abstract: A barrel dog house is provided which utilizes a unique mounting means which comprises a bracket having a central mounting portion adapted to be mounted on a vertical pole and at least four radially extending barrel support arms. Two of the support arms are opposed side arms which are contoured to conform to at least the lower side wall contour of the barrel, and the other two of the support arms are generally horizontal opposing fore and aft arms. The mounting means is mounted to the top end of a vertical pole and a barrel is mounted on the mounting means with the barrel having an opening in one end for ingress and egress.

Abstract: A plastic bag holder formed with ground engaging feet that can be inserted into the ground with a foot rest and which has a vertically and size adjustable hoop over which the bag can be placed and pulled over so as to lock the bag to the device with a plurality of extensions. T-shaped members are moveable mounted on a cross bar for adjusting the size of the hoop.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a support for holding brushes, rollers and the like for cleaning which includes a spike adapted to be inserted within the ground for example, a body portion extending upwardly therefrom, an orthogonally outwardly extending purchase area relative to the body, which assists driving the spike into the ground and also serves to support a portion of a paintbrush, a resilient clip disposed on the body proximate to the purchase area for retention of a paintbrush handle, and a threaded top area extending upwardly from the body which allows threaded engagement with a roller handle having complementally formed threads on the top of the body.

Abstract: A temporary material receptacle that is suitable for use in snowbound regions in which delivery boxes are oftentimes buried under deep drifts or torn away by snow plowing equipment. The receptacle is formed by folding a single blank of suitable material into a rectangular shaped open ended housing that is supported in a generally horizontal position by a vertical standard. The standard can be easily inserted into a snowbank to provide for a temporary depository that is capable of shielding material contained therein from the elements. Alternatively, the standard can be secured as by stapling to an existing post or pole.

Abstract: A sign post is supported by a separable base anchored in the ground by a pair of ground-piercing blades depending from a tubular ground contact element associated with the base. A base section of the post is secured to the tubular element closer to one of the blades. A stabilizer bar projects from the tubular element laterally of the post.

Abstract: A guidepost device to be located and positioned in a garage, or other vehicle-parking area, which is arranged to be engaged by the vehicle being parked, the device including a support-base member having an elongated flexible rod secured to the support base at one end and an indicator mounted to the opposite free end of the rod, the indicator being positioned to indicate a reference point for the driver of the vehicle. The indicator can be provided by an illuminated sphere or by a flat reflector.

Abstract: A fluid drink container mounting ground stake with a pointed bottom and blunted top having a laterally extended drink container supporting foot and a ring spaced above the foot and in general alignment therewith for holding a drink container spaced above the surface of ground the stake is driven into.

Abstract: A sign post has a hollow post with a cross arm assembly inserted into the upper end of a post and a stake inserted into the lower end. Hooks and a slotted member are attached to the horizontal tube of the cross arm assembly. A first sign may be hung from the hooks while a second sign may be inserted into the slotted member. Stake includes expander elements for snugly fitting within post and a plate for preventing the sign post from turning in the wind.

Abstract: The device disclosed relates to a combined sack holder and weed removal iron. A ring of adjustable dimensions is mounted to the upper end of a bar to form a sack holder. At least the lower end of the bar is tubular to receive a shaft of a bifurcated weed removal iron.

Abstract: A box-like housing has defining sides and a top wall all arranged to provide protection for an excavation worker in the housing from cave-ins of the walls of the excavation. The bottom of the housing is open and such housing has downwardly extending legs arranged to support it a spaced distance off the bottom of an excavation to allow the worker to dig out beyond the sides of the housing. Each of the legs has a ground engaging member to support the housing on the bottom of an excavation and an extension arranged to pierce the ground and anchor the housing against lateral movement. The housing has a lift connection for a powered lifting device on an upper portion thereof. Multiple doorways are provided with safety chains to hold them shut in the event of a cave-in. A seat for supporting a worker when the cage is being moved is suspended in the housing.

Abstract: The specification discloses an especially designed and built bag frame that comprises a closed loop of tubing having a shaped form about which the open end of a refuse bag of plastic or other flexible material may be stretched and wrapped so as to hold the mouth of the bag open while the user rakes or gathers in grass, leaves, or other refuse. In one embodiment the frame is D-shaped so that the flat side may rest squarely on the ground. In another embodiment the frame includes spikes adjacent the flat side so that the frame may forceably be engaged with the earth so that it will stand alone when the user releases hold thereof; this permits the user to have both hands free for the raking or gathering activity.

Abstract: An observation device that includes a ground post, a seat at an upper end of the ground post and a support at a lower end of the ground post. Cantilever frames are mounted on the ground post and support a main post. A binocular support is mounted on the main post for supporting binoculars in position for use by an observer on the seat. The main post, the seat and the binoculars swing with the observer. An umbrella can be pivotally mounted on the main post.

Abstract: A trap anchoring stake for anchoring an animal trap in soft or loose soils where in the past excessive stake length has been required to keep the trapped animal from pulling out the stake. The stake has a spring arm connected to the bottom of the stake for outward pivoted movement, and adapted to retain the stake in the ground by lateral pressure on surrounding soil, or by lateral penetration of the top end of the spring arm into the soil, or both. A spring arm latch is provided for connection to a trap tether chain operable to automatically release the latch by movement of a trapped animal, in case the trapper forgets to release the spring arm. An abutment limits outward movement of the spring arm to an acute angle to the stake, and the arm and stake constitute obstruction means which will hang up on brush or the like if the trapped animal succeeds in pulling the stake out of the ground.

Abstract: A merchandising and display holder for releaseably supporting a plurality of Christmas trees, including a main central supporting post with a plurality of hinged radially extending vertically swingable holding arms which are carried by a vertically adjustable bracket on the supporting post. The outer end of each arm is provided with a tree trunk receiving fork arranged with a hook which enables a rubber band or other suitable tie member to releaseably retain the tree trunk in the fork in an upstanding display position. The butt end of each tree trunk may be supported directly on the ground or, if desired, placed in a water container. The main post is arranged to be supported by a base structure which includes a stake arranged to be driven into the ground at a desired display location.

Abstract: A portable long barrel firearm stand adapted for use with a rifle or shotgun having a barrel and a fixed stock, wherein the stand includes an elongated support member having a hollowed out central area and an exterior which terminates at one end in a pointed stud and at the other end which terminates in an aperture which defines a locking guide surface, a guide and alignment support which is formed into a substantially U-shaped member having a long leg and a short leg, the long leg of which is adapted to be inserted into and passed through the aperture defining the locking guide surface and slideably moveable within the hollowed out central area and the short leg of which is formed into an alignment member spaced a predetermined distance from the elongated guide support which is equal to the distance required to enable a firearm having a barrel and fixed stock to be held substantially parallel to the axis of the elongated support member, a conical shape, self-aligning support member affixed to the short leg a

Abstract: A ground supported adjustable grill device comprising a single support leg element formed of a plurality of tubular members, the upper member being an inverted L-shape. Suspended from the upper L-shaped member is a grill or cooking utensil removably attached at one end of a flexible element, which in turn attaches to the single support leg member for stability, selective adjustment, and further being horizontally pivotal by means of a support leg member.

Abstract: Sign mounting apparatus including a tubular post member is adapted to be mounted in a vertically oriented position. A horizontal member is attached to the post member and a mechanism is provided for removeably attaching the horizontal member to the tubular post member. Loops are on the horizontal member for attaching a sign to the horizontal member.

Abstract: A removable sign post holding apparatus including a body portion having a post-receiving opening, a plurality of retaining members disposed around the periphery of the body portion, the retaining members extending along the length of the body portion from a point adjacent the post-receiving opening thereof, a plurality of ground-engaging members associated with the retaining members and extending from adjacent the post-receiving opening of the body portion beyond the opposite end of the body portion a significant distance, each of the ground-engaging members having an enlarged portion adjacent the end thereof closest to the post-receiving opening.

Abstract: A removable sign post holding apparatus including a body portion having a post-receiving opening, a plurality of ground-engaging sections extending downwardly from the periphery of the body portion, a connector section extending outwardly from the said body portion, an opening in the connector section, a removable cap portion engageable with the post-receiving opening of the body portion, the said cap portion including an anvil section of a size larger than the opening of the body portion, a plurality of flange sections extending from the anvil section, the flange sections being of a length adjacent the anvil section to mate with the corresponding portion of the body portion with which it is engageable.

Abstract: A stand formed of a parallelopiped-shaped frame composed of tubes and perhaps other members as well as triangular-shaped cantilevers. Holding devices are affixed to the frame and cantilevers to adjustably and securely hold a plurality of feet to the stand. The adjustable feet allow the stand to rest securely on uneven ground. A vertical post is affixed to the stand to support a sign or signholder. The stand design enables the quick erecting and disassembling of traffic signs at construction sites.

Abstract: A mailbox standard is presented which includes a hollow steel post, pointed at one end, for driving into the ground. A collar fits over the post and is adjustably secured thereto by means of a setscrew or the like. Extending upwardly and obliquely from the collar is a truss having an adjustable support bracket pivotally maintained at the end thereof. The support bracket is adapted for receiving various sizes of mailboxes in any of numerous positions of alignment with respect to the post itself. The invention also includes a collar maintained upon the truss for receiving a newspaper receptacle or the like.

Abstract: A retaining structure for gutter downspouts, particularly a laterally extending downspout, comprising an elongated ground-engaging supporting member which carries at its upper end a laterally extending downspout-receiving member having means for restricting lateral movement of a downspout and a retaining member which is provided with means for restricting both upward and longitudinal movement of a supported downspout.

Abstract: A holder for animal traps of the Conibear type utilizing resilient fingers mounted upon an elongated body adapted to be supported on a stake. The fingers include recesses wherein the jaws of the trap are received in the recesses to support the trap in a predetermined manner when set, and upon release the holder fingers do not interfere with the trap operation and the trap structure is automatically released from the holder.

Abstract: A portable, lightweight, earth engageable gun stand characterized by a rigid support shaft supported by a base member from which base member depend a plurality of stake members and strengthening bracing or webbing. The base member contains a secondary region, canted upward at its outer end and containing sufficient surface area so as to support the shoulder plate of a rifle or shotgun stock. Said base member support region also has provision, utilizing elevated flanges about its periphery, to preclude motion of such a direction coplanar to said support region. The rigid support shaft is also canted such that its downward extension intersects the extended plane of the base member support region in a generally orthogonal manner. The upper end of said support shaft contains one of a plurality of grip members, identically keyed to be interchangeable and to preclude rotation about said support shaft.

Abstract: A compact, easily assembled barbecue pit hanger including a telescoping support post; a hanger arm that is anchored to the support post, that may be used to set the support post length or to elevate accessories suspended from the hanger arm, and cooking accessories that interlock with the hanger arm and support post for use.

Abstract: Golf bag accessory for holding a golf bag, containing golf clubs, in an unattended, fixed, generally upright position on the golf course while golfer is engaged in playing the sport, thus precluding the necessity of the golfer having to stoop or bend over to deposit or pick up the golf bag from the ground.

Abstract: A portable sign assembly comprising a rigid knockdown frame and a flexible display web. In a collapsed condition elements of the sign assembly afford a relatively small package size which is conveniently handled and economically shipped. The sign is quickly assembled and disassembled by simple manipulation of the frame elements. In accordance with an important aspect of the invention, the display web is provided with relatively high elastic elongation properties and the frame is arranged to slightly stretch the web to thereby completely tension it and ensure that it is drawn into a planar configuration.

Abstract: There is disclosed a post footing form holder and stabilizer system which is formed by a plurality of legs having upper and lower ends, each of the legs provided with means for mounting the legs to a post form along the lower end thereof, post form carrying means associated with the legs for accommodating and carrying the post form along the lower end thereof, the legs being further provided with stop means mounted thereon and spaced a distance upwardly from the lower end of the legs, and including stabilizer means associated with the post form holder for stabilizing and maintaining the post form in position when constructing a post footing.

Abstract: A portable seat may be folded to a transport position by disposing the seat and support member in generally parallel relationship to each other and in a plurality of select positions longitudinally of each other, the entire seat assembly being suitable to transport by hanging from the belt or the like of a wearer. The seat is provided with a removable prong which pierces the ground to support the seat assembly when it is not occupied and also may be removed for the purpose of utilizing the seat on hard surfaces such as those encountered indoors.

Abstract: A perforated tubular member is used as a tool for digging a trench in the sand, in which trench the member is buried and used for supporting a pole for a volleyball or like net, two such members being used for two poles and one net.

Abstract: A main rod has a point at a first end for piercing supporting ground and a coaxial bore formed in a spaced opposite second end. A square loop rod has spaced opposite first and second ends with first and second cross rods at said ends, respectively. A grating at the first end of the square loop rod supports a bar of soap. The remainder of the square loop rod supports towels. A circular rod extends beyond the first end of the square loop rod for supporting a wash pan. A generally V-shaped support rod is pivotally mounted on the first cross rod. The square loop rod is pivotally mounted on the main rod in an adjustable manner whereby the square loop rod is positionable at a desired point along the length of the main rod from a position perpendicular to the main rod to a position next-adjacent the main rod.

Abstract: A device for supporting in selected alignment pipelike elements, such as sectional sewer pipes and drain tiles, in an excavation during the positioning of the pipe therein and prior to the filling in of the excavation with particle material. The device consists of an upright two-legged frame and movable pipe-supporting slides that provide for easy removal of the device from the excavation after it has supported and maintained the alignment of the pipelike elements during the pipe-laying operation.

Abstract: A foldable and collapsible rifle stand comprising a vertical spade shaped earth-engaging spike with front and rear surfaces, a vertical and forwardly opening channel and a foot engaging head at the upper end of the spike and bridging the channel, an elongate, vertical column slidably engaged in the channel and with said header, a rest plate at the upper end of the column and defining laterally spaced rearwardly opening rifle stock grip receiving notches; said column is shiftable from a down position where the plate occurs adjacent the header to an up position where it is spaced above the header, an elongate flat butt support pivotally carried by the header and shiftable from a vertical position where it occurs adjacent said rear surface to a horizontal position where it projects rearwardly from the header and in which position it defines horizontal upwardly disposed support surfaces to engage the butt ends of rifle stock and a pair of laterally spaced forwardly disposed butt head-engaging stops in downward an

Abstract: A collapsible stool structure adapted for use in fishing and other outdoor activities comprises a support shaft which is received in a base plate on assembly. Disposed on the other end of the support shaft and pivotally attached thereto is a seat structure including two angle members radially extending from the pivot to engage one end of a triangle member which, by way of the bell crank bracket pivotally engages the support shaft. The two angle members furthermore attach to a tackle box or similar equipment storage device and by virtue of their attachment to the seat and the tackle box provide a separating gap equal to both the triangulating member and the base shaft. In this manner the seat structure may be pivoted into a position where the angle members are disposed on either side of the support shaft or may be rotated from that position to engage a transverse pin in corresponding detents formed in the underside thereof.

Abstract: A camera is fixedly supported in a desired position by providing a support screw, for engagement with the usual threaded opening in the camera base, in association with a sharply pointed member, such as a knife blade, which is inserted into earth, snow, ice, wood, or other supporting material pierceable by the pointed member. The camera support member having the support screw on one end is attached to the tang of the knife blade by a clevis, allowing pivotal movement of the camera to a desired angular position relative to the supporting surface. A hollow, removable handle includes a socket-type wrench for engaging the clevis bolt, and/or another removable element may be used as a screwdriver to engage a slot in the head of the clevis bolt.

Abstract: A mobile home telephone stake used with an underground telephone cable for receiving the end thereof and attaching the cable to a junction box mounted on a mounting plate secured to the stake. The mounting plate is designed to receive a number of different telephone cable junction boxes without the need of drilling apertures in the plate.

Abstract: A support for containers such as cans for garbage, trash and the like, comprising a base, a band attached thereto, and a quick release, locking mechanism operably connected to the band for manipulatng the same. The locking mechanism tightens and loosens the band about the container which is disposed on the base, thereby releasably fastening the trash or garbage can to the base. The base is attached to the floor of a building or to the ground in closely spaced relation thereto to prevent the inadvertent upsetting of the can, and requires a minimum of lifting for removal of the trash can. The band is circumferentially adjustable and slideably connected with the base for supporting and securing variously sized cans with stops or keepers to prevent accidental separation of the parts thereof.

Abstract: Attachments for golf bags are provided which are designed to hold a golf bag in an upright position on the ground while a club is being selected from or replaced in the bag by the golfer. The attachments include holders or retainers which are permanently or removably secured to the bottom of the bag, and pegs or pins which are removably secured to the holders, and penetrate the ground for the purpose of thus holding the bag in upright position. The pegs or pins are removed from the holders or retainers when the bag is not being used on the golf course, and is being carried or transported in a car, as in the trunk compartment of the car, whereby damage to the interior of the car by the pegs or pins is avoided.

Abstract: An improved bag supporting means is disclosed for gripping a marginal portion of the mouth of a bag comprising a substantially vertical upright peg fixed at its lower end to a support. A resilient locking ring having an inside diameter less than the diameter of the peg is adapted to be moved downwardly over the peg with the marginal portion of the bag being spread over the peg to hold the bag upon the peg. The locking ring may be affixed to the support by anchor means.

Abstract: A pit fire hanger that is removably or permanently mounted adjacent to a barbecue pit so that vessels for food and food items can be suspended over an open fire for cooking purposes. A support arm is vertically adjustable on a support post and swivel hooks are adjustably positioned on the support arm to carry food or food vessels. One of the swivel hooks is also used to positively lock the arm in position on the post.

Abstract: An apparatus for driving poles, rods and other objects into the earth, or into sand so that they may be self-sustaining in which the rod or pole is embraced by a strong strap, the ends of which extend outwardly from around the pole or rod, to receive between them a brace, the top of which is provided with a transverse flange defining a pedal; a bolt passed through the ends of the strap and the brace serves to rigidly secure the brace to a pole or rod; there are off set portions on the edges of the strap at each end thereof which define a support for a pedal.

Abstract: A tool for positioning and holding pipe to be laid in a ditch at a desired level while the ditch is filled partially with rock, gravel, etc. The tool comprises a rod located in a tubular member and having a pointed end extending out of the tubular member. The tubular member and rod are movable axially relative to each other. A locking member is provided for securing the rod and the tubular member at a desired position relative to each other. A pipe supporting means is carried by the tool and is fixed in place relative to the tubular member. In addition, a pipe locking means is supported for movement between a closed position and an open position. In the closed position, the pipe locking means forms an enclosed or partially enclosed configuration with the pipe supporting means for holding the pipe in a position such that its axis is generally transverse with the axis of the tubular member or that of the rod.

Abstract: The support is of inverted L shape and its depending leg is vertically adjustable to select the extent to which the leg will penetrate the ground. The other leg then overlies the ground and has pole-supporting means at its free end.

Abstract: A fishing rod holder capable of placement in the ground or attachment to a boat comprising hollow, interconnected upper and lower members positioned at acute angles to each other and preferably having a bracket for attachment to a boat hull.

Abstract: A preferably one-piece rod-like member of generally Z shape having a depending helix for screwing into the ground, a leg adapted to overlie the ground and a post-supporting part rising vertically from the leg in spaced relation to the depending helix, the leg being so related to the helix and post-supporting parts as to be stressed when the helix is screwed finally into the ground.

Abstract: A ground anchor comprises a depending helical part adapted to be screwed into the ground and an upper part extending laterally from the top of the helix and being in the form of a hairpin having its legs secured to the top of the helix and a bight carrying an upright support for mounting a post for use in a game such as volleyball or the like where a net is supported between two such posts.

Abstract: A sectional post having its bottom end adapted to be inserted into the ground and having a hook projecting outwardly from its top end adapted to support a lantern therefrom, and a series of rings detachably mounted to the midsection of the post to provide a wash stand support and a towel ring support, and a soap dish detachably mounted to the mid section of the post adapted to hold a bar of soap. There is further provided detachable guide lines for stabilizing the post, and a pouch type carrying case for carrying all of the components of the stand except for a lantern.

Abstract: A combination archery bow stand, walking cane, and animal dragging device includes a pair of elongated members wherein one of the members has an end thereof engaged and adapted to reciprocate axially with respect to the other member. A bolt and wing nut combination is coupled to one of the members for axially affixing the members together in fixed relationship. An L-shaped bracket has one portion thereof affixed axially to a point intermediate the ends of one of the members and has a second portion extending perpendicularly to the principal axis of that member for providing support to an archer bow. Additional support is provided by a support means which is affixed to the non-engaged end of the other member and extends outwardly parallel to the second portion of the first support means, and is bend inwardly towards said other portion. The second support means provides the various functions of a handle for a walking cane, and a hook for hanging the combination on a protuberance, such as a limb of a tree.