Abstract: A mounting device that provides a stable platform and an enclosed junction box for securing an electrical fixture or any standard wall-mounted electrical device to an outdoor structure. The mounting device includes a base member and a post member. The base member is secured to the outdoor structure and the post member secured to the base to create a weatherproof housing. The junction box includes an access port that allows pulling of cable and space for completing wiring connections within the box. Any standard wall-mounted electrical device may be installed in the junction box. After installing the electrical device, the standard faceplate for the installed device is used to close the access port and thereby seal the electrical device from rain and moisture. The post member will also accept a standard electrical fixture such as a light.

Abstract: The present invention 10 discloses a multi-segmented central post member with upper 18, middle 26, and lower 28 sections having a cup-holding element 24, a utility member 22 and a clothes-hanging element 16 having a plurality of hook members 40 extending therefrom. The post segments have compatible male 36 and female threads 38 on their respective ends for establishing a rectilinear connection to the mating post segment. The bottom segment has a first end 44 which is tapered for easy insertion in sand or turf 12. The threaded male portions 36 of the post segments are radially offset from the outer circumference to form retaining flanges 42 for the accessory units. The ends of the post segments with the threaded female recesses 38 have a similar retaining flange.

Abstract: Adjustable bow stands providing a hunter with cover and easy access to his or her weapon. A shaft has a fork attached to one end and a shaft clip removably attached to its opposing end. The shaft clip attaches a bow holder to the shaft. The bow holder can be adjusted to hold a bow at a variety of angles, and the shaft clip can be adjusted to hold a bow at a variety of heights. A rear leg with a rear leg support attached to one end can be unfolded from the shaft. The length of the rear leg is adjusted by a telescoping mechanism. A cap covering the opposing end of the shaft removably covers a screwdriver compartment holding a screwdriver. The screwdriver fits a screw in the bow holder to facilitate the adjustment of the bow holder. Natural or artificial tree limbs can be inserted into limb holders attached to the front of the fork.

Abstract: A device used to hold/support a target or multiple targets in the ground for the purpose of target shooting with firearms, air guns, and the like. This target supporting device allows any size or thickness material typically used for target shooting to be securely embedded into the ground, regardless of the slope of the ground to the line of fire. Additionally, any type of card, board, or sign can be supported in the ground to post information such as yard sales, keep off the grass notices, trail maintenance, etc.

Abstract: An umbrella with an integral anchoring structure is provided. The umbrella includes a post having a lower end for insertion into the ground, and an upper end for supporting an umbrella top. The umbrella includes an integral spiral shaped anchoring structure formed on the lower end of the post. The anchoring structure is formed with a width, W, greater than a diameter of the post and a length, L, which is adapted to stabilize a weight of the umbrella and secure the umbrella and the post in a variety of earthen conditions such as sand, lawn, and soil even in a prevailing breeze or stormier conditions. The umbrella further includes one or more retractable levers integrally attached along the post.

Abstract: An article of manufacture for Anchoring Poles, Tubing, or Rods in Sand, or Other Surface Sediments with a broad flange auger to set in the beach sand or other ground surface sediments, a component mounted on top of the auger with a receptacle to accommodate various above surface structural elements, a guard or sheath to protect the user from the sharp edges and point of the auger, a means for holding the guard or sheath in a protective position over the auger, a means for turning the auger to achieve ground penetration, a handle for turning the auger, a locking system to attach the handle to the component mounted on top of the auger, a means for creating a starter hole in the beach sand or ground surface to begin the operation of the auger, and a means of carrying the components to the location where they are to be used.

Abstract: An adjustable-length shaft implanted in the ground for supporting trees. A helical screw is mounted on the lower end of the shaft. A lever arm, passed into a lever fitting attached to the shaft, is rotated about the shaft, causing the helical screw to penetrate and lodge in the ground. An anchoring bracket is attached to a portion of the shaft immediately above the ground. An anchoring rod is driven through the bracket into the ground, preventing further rotation of the shaft. A rigid fastening arm extends outwardly from the upper end of the shaft. The outer end of the fastening arm has a flexible strap with a free end. After adjusting and securing the shaft at the desired height, the free end of the strap is looped around the tree trunk and back through a ratchet mechanism in the fastening arm, which holds the free end fast.

Abstract: A universally applicable fishing rod support capable of being utilized on any type of terrain and/or surface for the effective support and proper angling position of any type and size fishing rod placed thereon, wherein an angler is able to move from passive to active engagement upon the quick and unhindered removal of the fishing rod from the fishing rod support.

Abstract: A net fixing rack structure includes a base, a fixing tube, and a mounting tube. The base is formed with an oblique through hole. The fixing tube has a first end formed with a pin rod and a screw portion and a second end formed with a transverse through hole. The mounting tube is mounted on the fixing tube. The oblique through hole of the base has a determined inclined angle, so that the fixing tube is fixed in the ground with a determined inclined angle. Thus, after the whole net fixing rack structure is assembled, the mounting tube is inclined relative to the ground with a determined angle, thereby enhancing the supporting effect of the net fixing rack structure.

Abstract: A portable containment unit stand is disclosed and includes a cross member and one or more support members attached to and extending away from the cross member. The support members support the cross member in a position above a ground surface, such as grass, dirt or the like. The portable containment unit also includes one, and typically multiple, receptacles positioned on the cross member for receiving one or multiple objects therein. The cross member may include one, and typically multiple, recessed portions for supporting parts or portions of objects, such as sports-related equipment.

Abstract: A ground anchoring device for attaching floral containers to the ground. The anchoring device is made of lightweight material and can be easily manipulated. The anchor has a vertical shaft with a hook at the top for grasping the rim or edge of the container and a horizontal step along the vertical shaft for easy insertion into the ground when pressure or force is applied to the horizontal step.

Abstract: A mounting device for a beach umbrella includes a hollow tubular base having an open tapered end adapted for penetrating a ground surface and an opposing open end adapted for receiving an elongated mounting post of the beach umbrella. At least one outwardly projecting support arm is attached to the tubular base, and is adapted for carrying beach items and accessories above the ground surface.

Abstract: A support for geomatic equipment such as a geomatic pole has feet which facilitate stability of the pole. The feet are constructed to resist forces applied along legs of the support to which they are connected in both directions, including forces which tend to lift the feet upward. The foot is formed to readily penetrate certain surfaces and to resist withdrawal from the surfaces after penetration. In one embodiment, a fixed connection to the underlying surface may be achieved. The foot is also constructed to resist rotation of the foot and leg to which it is attached which could cause instability of the support.

Abstract: A support capable of supporting geomatic equipment has hinged legs which allow the legs to pivot about a horizontal axis to selected positions. A hinge lock associated with each of the legs allows the leg to be locked in the selected angular position. Locking of the legs in this manner facilitates stability of the support. The locks are readily engaged and disengaged and can be used to hold the legs in a stowed position.

Abstract: An archery bow holder is disclosed which may be attached to a tree stand or which may be implanted into the ground. The bow holder includes a elongated support having upper and lower ends with an externally threaded portion positioned thereon above the lower end thereof. If the bow holder is going to be used on the ground, a leg assembly is threaded onto the externally threaded portion of the support. If the bow holder is going to be used in conjunction with a tree stand, an attachment bracket assembly is threaded onto the externally threaded portion of the support with the attachment bracket assembly being secured to the tree stand.

Abstract: Supports for geomatic equipment, and in particular geomatic poles, can come in the form of bipods and tripods. The support system can be selectively configured as a bipod support and as a tripod support. No modification needs to be made to the geomatic pole, the system is independently capable of configuration. The position of legs of the supports is particularly selected to provide stability in both the bipod and tripod configurations.

Abstract: An air conditioning or heat pump condenser assembly has a base mounted on a molded plastic pad. The pad is mounted on four, auger-type stabilizer rods screwed into the ground. Nuts threaded onto upper ends of the rods in recesses in the top of the pad, fix the pad to the rods. The condenser assembly base is positioned on the pad to cover the nuts on the stabilizer rods to make the nuts inaccessible once the condenser base is in place on the pad. Vibration isolators are disposed between the pad and the base. A portion of the pad, usually centrally located thereon, is provided with extra thickness to receive security screws installed from above through the base of the condenser assembly and into the pad. The security screws are a thread cutting type enabling installation by the installer at a plurality of possible locations above the security area, some or all of which may be obscured enough by equipment on the condenser base to obscure and delay or prevent removal thereof by a thief.

Abstract: A durable, adjustable, and collapsible target holder comprised generally of a pair of vertical poles removably secured end to end, a pair of horizontal poles removable secured at adjustable heights to the vertical poles, and target restraint means secured to the ends of, and running the length of, the said horizontal poles. The target restraint means of the present invention comprise a flexible material capable of withstanding the direct hit of ammunition. Preferably, the target restraint means are a rubber strap with nubbings on the interior thereof to hold the target in place.

Abstract: A device used to hold/support a target or multiple targets in the ground for the purpose of target shooting with firearms, air guns, and the like. This target supporting device allows any size or thickness material typically used for target shooting to be securely embedded into the ground, regardless of the slope of the ground to the line of fire. Additionally, any type of card, board, or sign can be supported in the ground to post information such as yard sales, keep off the grass notices, trail maintenance, etc.

Abstract: An adjustable-length shaft implanted in the ground for supporting trees. A helical screw is mounted on the lower end of the shaft. A lever arm, passed into a lever fitting attached to the shaft, is rotated about the shaft, causing the helical screw to penetrate and lodge in the ground. An anchoring bracket is attached to a portion of the shaft immediately above the ground. An anchoring rod is driven through the bracket into the ground, preventing further rotation of the shaft. A rigid fastening arm extends outwardly from the upper end of the shaft. The outer end of the fastening arm has a flexible strap with a free end. After adjusting and securing the shaft at the desired height, the free end of the strap is looped around the tree trunk and back through a ratchet mechanism in the fastening arm, which holds the free end fast.

Abstract: According to the preferred embodiments of the present invention, an apparatus and method for suspending rebar is disclosed. The rebar isolator of the present invention comprises a pointed metal spike or stake with one or more hollow-bodied rebar supports. Each of the hollow-bodied rebar supports has a support arm which supports the horizontally-positioned rebar. In addition, the spike or stake portion of the rebar isolator has a number of crimped zones which prevent the support arms from shifting downward or rotating in place when the concrete is poured over the horizontally-positioned rebar. The number of crimped zones corresponds to the number of hollow-bodied cylindrical rebar isolator supports and one crimped zone is located immediately below each of the support arms.

Abstract: A hanging apparatus in four general embodiments. In the first embodiment an upright member has at least one hanger removably attached thereto by an attachment, the attachment being fixedly attached to a hanger. A base for holding the upright member has an angle adjusting socket within and can either be a stand or a spike. An upper end cap can be a decorative finial or functional. In the second embodiment a hanger is fixedly attached to a mounting member that is adapted to be positioned over the top of a door or fence. In the third embodiment a hanger is fixedly attached to a mounting member that is adapted to be positioned over the top of a handrail or the like in two variations. In a fourth embodiment at least one hanger is fixedly attached to a mounting member that is adapted to be positioned around a vertical post. A method of providing a hanging apparatus and a display rack for displaying hanging apparatuses is also disclosed.

Abstract: A double-story umbrella includes an upper umbrella formed by an upper umbrella cloth; a lower umbrella having a shaft and a rib assembly pivotally secured to the shaft for securing a lower umbrella cloth on the rib assembly; a plurality of detachable restorable buckling devices each coupling the upper umbrella cloth with the lower umbrella cloth; and a supporting device adjustably detachably secured on a lower portion of the shaft and operatively anchored on or under a ground for stably erecting the shaft and the double-story umbrella.

Abstract: A novel fish bowl and fish bowl supporting stand which accentuates a fish's natural beauty without occupying additional counter space is disclosed. The supporting stand includes a stake, which may be inserted into soil so that the fishbowl is positioned adjacent to a plant.

Abstract: An artificial palm tree having a base, a frame fixedly attached to and extending upwardly from the base, the frame having an upper end; a helically wound metal strap having a leaf scar indicating edge, a multiplicity of heat fusion welds interconnecting the frame mounting edge of the helically wound metal strap and the frame; twelve rachis indicating shafts; a concentrically mounted cylinder slip sleeve and slip pin joint interconnecting the proximal ends of the rachis indicating shafts with the upper end of the frame; and a multiplicity of pinna indicating plates fixedly attached to the rachis indicating shafts.

Abstract: A tree-shaped potted plant holder (10) including an adjustable length main support unit (11) that comprises an upper tubular support member (30) that is rotatably and telescopically received within a lower tubular support member (20); wherein, both the upper (30) and lower (20) tubular support members are provided with rows (33) (34) and (26) of horizontally arrayed apertures that are dimensioned to receive a plurality of different length support arm members (40) each provided with a split ring pot receiving element (43); and, wherein, the lower tubular support member (20) is further provided with a stabilizing unit (13) for maintaining the main support unit (11) in a vertically upright position.

Abstract: A pier support system comprises a support pier with a load-spreading plate that is laterally braced at the top to an anchor plate pinned to the ground just under the periphery of a modular building. The support pier is placed directly under the support girders of the modular building at critical points, and the lateral bracing runs outboard at a down angle of 35°-55°. Sufficient working room exists just inside the periphery of the modular building for large pinning rods to be driven into the ground through the anchor plate.

Abstract: A shepherd hook is provided with a decorative outer cladding, preferably copper tube. The end of the outer decorative tubing is flattened and upturned to hold a decorative hanging basket or other decoration from an upturned lip.

Abstract: A garden post enabling the mounting of fixtures and electrical devices at a variety of user-selected heights in an outdoor setting. A top member includes a junction box for accepting wiring connections for a fixture, a box-mounted electrical device, or some combination of the two. A base member includes a large entryway to allow lead in of electrical cables and radial projections to enhance anchoring to the ground. Securing the top member directly to the base member provides a short garden post. One or more extenders may be inserted between the top and base members of the garden post to raise the height. The garden post may be used for mounting fixtures and devices that are typically used in a landscape setting such as lights, cameras, photocells, motion detectors, receptacles, ground fault circuit interrupters, switches, and other similar devices. A service portal provides access to the outlet box from one side of the post and is typically provided with a removable cover that is secured thereto.

Abstract: An apparatus for use as a cooking aid. The apparatus includes a bar, an arm, and a holder. A preferred embodiment of the apparatus has a holder that includes a biased member operably coupled to the holder. The biased member is shiftable between a resting position and a moving position. The biased member exerts a bias against the bar in the resting position and allows movement of the bar in the moving position.

Abstract: A new fire pit grill comprises a vertical support that may be driven into the ground or otherwise supported in a vertical position. On the vertical support is an adjustable stop which may be set at any desired height. Resting on the stop is a sleeve and bracket which in turn support a grill surface. Opposite the bracket, the sleeve supports a handle whereby the bracket and grill surface can be rotated over and away from a fire below the grill.

Abstract: An improved golf club support is disclosed which comprises an elongated shaft having an upper end portion and a lower end portion. A handle is provided connected to the upper end elongated shaft whereby a golfer may grasp the improved golf club support and insert it into the ground. A ground penetrating spike is disclosed connected to the lower end of the elongated shaft and a golf club support is attached to the upper portion of the improved golf club support at a height to support a golf club placed within it. An upright support is disclosed which is annularly disposed around the elongated shaft and extends outwardly from the elongated shaft and supports the improved golf club support in the upright position.

Abstract: A mailbox post assembly and kit for insertion into the ground and for supporting a mailbox, in which an elongate, hollow post has cooperating openings for transversely receiving a hollow beam, decorative inserts are mounted on the post and beam to give the appearance of a brace, and during transportation or storage, the hollow beam and the decorative inserts fit inside of the hollow post.

Abstract: A beverage container holding device for holding a beverage container. The beverage container holding device includes a body member being designed for holding the beverage container. The body member has a perimeter wall. The perimeter wall defines an interior space of the body member. The interior space of the body member has an open end for permitting insertion of the beverage container into the interior space of the body member. A support member is coupled to the body member. The body member has a free end. The free end of the support member is positioned opposite the body member. The free end is designed for being inserted into the ground whereby the support member supports the body member above the ground when the free end of the support member is inserted into the ground.

Abstract: A unitary golf club rest includes a golf club support at one end and a turf piercing element at the other end. A foot press is situated between the two ends. The golf club support is roughly V-shaped with a cushioned surface, and also acts as a handle for the golf club rest. The turf piercing element has a blunted tip. The foot press also acts to stabilize the golf club rest when placed in the ground, as well as a stop for the golf club rest.

Abstract: The present invention relates to bow rests which are portable, lightweight and easily adjustable. The bow rests of the present invention generally comprise a plate wherein an opening is formed in a first end section of the plate and the second end section of the plate is bent such that an angle is formed between the plane of the first end section and the plane formed by the second end section. A mount, which is configured to be fixed to a bow is pivotally attached to the second end section. The opening is adapted and configured such that a shaft such as, for example, walking/wading sticks, staffs, canes and tree limbs can be inserted through the opening and the height of the bow rest above a surface can be quickly and easily adjusted. The bow rest is adapted and configured such that the weight of a bow is transferred to the bow rest and shaft thereby improving the accuracy of a sportsman shooting the bow.

Abstract: A mounting device for a beach umbrella includes a hollow tubular base having an open tapered end adapted for penetrating a ground surface and an opposing open end adapted for receiving an elongated mounting post of the beach umbrella. At least one outwardly projecting support arm is attached to the tubular base, and is adapted for carrying beach items and accessories above the ground surface.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for supporting and displaying agricultural produce and sporting equipment are provided for forming decorative seasonal and sport related characters. An elongated rod serves as the vertical support for the produce and equipment. For outdoor use the rod can be secured directly into the ground or secured to a stand that is placed on the ground. The stand further allows the apparatus to be used indoors. In use, produce or equipment is either threaded onto the rod, after opposing holes are cut into the produce or equipment, or adjustable ring platforms can be positioned on the rod so that the platforms extend generally perpendicularly from the rod to support the produce or equipment in a vertical manner. An arm platform is provided that can be adjustably secured to the rod and positioned to form the character's arms. The platform is adapted to hold additional produce or equipment as desired.

Abstract: An improved brace preferably for use with a post or other vertical or substantially vertical member. The brace is generally constructed of a first and second member which are connected, with the opposite or free end of each member being connected to, joined with, attached to, or retaining at least a portion of the post or other substantially vertical structure or member. The brace can be used without penetrating the substrate and is adjustable to different angles, heights, and forces.

Abstract: A portable sign, easily insertable into the ground without the aid of any tools and bilaterally stabile, composed of a display inserted into and upheld by a rectangular frame that includes two spaced apart parallel horizontal bars and two spaced apart parallel vertical bars. The sign also includes two spaced apart depending posts connected to the frame and insertable into the ground, each post has at least one symmetrical stabilizer that also facilitates insertion, thereby allowing a person to easily and quickly insert and stabilize the sign. The combined functions of stabilization and insertion facilitator into one element make the sign of lighter weight and more easily manageable.

Abstract: A golf club holder useful for holding selected golf clubs in a generally upright position once such selected golf clubs have been extracted from the golf club bag for use by a golfer on the fairway or green approaching a hole. Such golf club holder includes a pointed shaft for insertion into the ground, a handle for ease in insertion and retraction of the golf club holder from the ground, a cigar holder, a bag hanger, and an international orange colored head assembly for ease in locating the golf club holder.

Abstract: The invention relates to a fastening system with an anchoring device (1) and a method for fastening an object (2) in the form of a stake or post projecting up from the ground, with an anchoring portion (4) which can be introduced into the earth of the ground and can be removed again from it, or can be releasably fastened on the surface of the ground, and with a holding portion (5) for receiving the object, the holding portion having a cup-shaped or tubular filling portion (6), provided with a filling opening (12), for receiving a filler (7). The filler (7) comprises a coarse-grained, hard material in the form of sand, loose chippings or rock.

Abstract: A double-story umbrella includes an upper umbrella formed by an upper umbrella cloth; a lower umbrella having a shaft and a rib assembly pivotally secured to the shaft for securing a lower umbrella cloth on the rib assembly; a plurality of detachable restorable buckling devices each coupling the upper umbrella cloth with the lower umbrella cloth; and a supporting device adjustably detachably secured on a lower portion of the shaft and operatively anchored on or under a ground for stably erecting the shaft and the double-story umbrella.

Abstract: An assemble-able stand apparatus for a camera, comprises three rigid elongated rods, and three rod connectors. Two of the elongated rods have axially oriented female threads at opposing ends while a further one of the elongated rods has axially oriented female threads at only one end and an integral piercing implement at its other end. Two of the rod connectors have axially oriented collinear male threads arranged in opposing directions, while the third has the same and, in addition, further male threads arranged at right angles to the collinear male threads. The male threads are engagable with the female threads for assembling the elongated rods in an integral linear form. The male threads are also each threadably engagable with a standard tripod female thread of a camera.

Abstract: An umbrella with an integral anchoring structure is provided. The umbrella includes a post having a lower end for insertion into the ground, and an upper end for supporting an umbrella top. The umbrella includes an integral spiral shaped anchoring structure formed on the lower end of the post. The anchoring structure is formed with a width, W, greater than a diameter of the post and a length, L, which is adapted to stabilize a weight of the umbrella and secure the umbrella and the post in a variety of earthen conditions such as sand, lawn, and soil even in a prevailing breeze or stormier conditions. The umbrella further includes one or more retractable levers integrally attached along the post.

Abstract: A device for holding camping items ready for use at a camp site includes a support pole that is driven into the ground or is attached to a horizontal surface such as the top of a picnic table. The support pole has at least one, a preferably a plurality of, support arms that extend therefrom to hold camping items such as a lantern, paper towels, and cooking utensils. Support structures can also be secured to the support pole, such as by a sleeve which fits around the support pole to hold condiments, such as salt and pepper, or other items, such as garbage bags or a cutting board. The support arms are pivotally attached to the support pole to pivot between a support position wherein the arms extend from the support pole when the device is in use to hold the camping items, or a storage position wherein the arms are aligned with and substantially against the support pole for storage of the device.

Abstract: A portable sign, easily insertable into the ground without the aid of any tools and bilaterally stabile, composed of a display inserted into and upheld by a rectangular frame that includes two spaced apart parallel horizontal bars and two spaced apart parallel vertical bars. The sign also includes two spaced apart depending posts connected to the frame and insertable into the ground, each post has at least one symmetrical stabilizer that also facilitates insertion, thereby allowing a person to easily and quickly insert and stabilize the sign. The combined functions of stabilization and insertion facilitator into one element make the sign of lighter weight and more easily manageable.

Abstract: A support for a hollow post of the type used to support horizontal rails for railing or fencing systems, and having a hollow, constant cross-section, the support comprising a rigid support member, such as a steel pipe, having upper and lower end portions, the lower end portion adapted to be fixed in vertical position while the upper end portion extends within the hollow post. At least one spacer, preferably extruded from plastic material or aluminum, has a tubular portion with an inner bore sized to snugly receive the rigid support member, and has longitudinal protrusions, for example ribs, ribs projecting outwardly from the tubular portion and suitable for firm engagement within internal cavity of the post. The ribs provide clear spaces between the post wall and the tubular portion which are suitable for receiving end portions of the rails when inserted into apertures formed in side walls of the post.

Abstract: A golf club caddy has a pair of standards, each of the standards having a ground supporting member projecting from a lower end. A plurality of U-shaped engagement members are fixed to opposite faces of each standard for receiving the shaft of a golf club. Spacing members are positioned between the pair of standards with a grip portion being centrally located between the ends of an uppermost spacing member for providing a comfortable grip for carrying the caddy. Releasable coupling members extend into the spacing members from each standard. Each of the coupling members includes a proximal and a distal wedge member received into the ends of the spacing members and having outer surfaces sized to engage an inner surface of the spacing members. A threaded member extends through the wedge members so that the proximal wedge is slidably arranged on the threaded member while the distal wedge member is engaged by the threaded member.

Abstract: A post anchor comprising a ground engaging portion in the form of fins and a post receiving portion in the form of deflectable collets that are clamped against a post by a clamping member. A damaged post can be easily replaced by removing the clamping member, replacing the post and reapplying the clamping member.