Abstract: This invention relates to a fishing bait bucket holding apparatus and method of use, especially in a boat. The apparatus comprises a bracket, for mounting to e.g. a boat, straps to embrace the girth of the bucket and thereby stabilize the bucket against lateral movement with respect to the bracket, and a bucket top holding rod mounted to the bracket and vertically biased to exert a downward force on the top of the bucket or bucket lid. Methods of use of the holding apparatus are also disclosed.

Abstract: A beverage receptacle holder comprises a substantially circular first portion having a first end and a second end and a substantially circular second portion having a first and contiguous to the second end of the first portion and a second end. The first portion is of a first diameter while the second portion is of a second diameter which is larger than the first diameter. This enables the beverage receptacle holder to securely hold cups, glasses, cans, mugs and other beverage receptacles of various sizes.

Abstract: An accessory container is designed to be mounted over the top platform of a stepladder. The accessory container includes a forward compartment defined by a front wall, a back interior wall, a right side wall, a left side wall and a bottom wall. The forward compartment is open at the top and provides a storage area for holding tools, equipment and other work supplies that are needed by the worker when he is using the stepladder to perform construction or maintenance chores. The accessory container further includes a rearward compartment defined by the back interior wall, side wall extensions on each of the right and left side walls, a top plate and a rear overlapping lip. The rearward compartment is open at the bottom and allows the accessory container to be mounted over the top of the stepladder. The top platform of the stepladder abuts the underside of top plate of the accessory container and the rear legs of the stepladder abut the back interior wall of the accessory container.

Abstract: A bracket assembly for supporting a cylindrical canister, such as a fire extinguisher, includes a base unit having a longitudinally extending, transversely concave, front surface for cradling the canister therein and a separate flexible strap member which can be wrapped around the canister to hold it against the base unit. The base unit includes opposing cutouts in the sides thereof into which a central section of the strap can be pressed before mounting on the wall so as to interlock the strap member with the base unit. One end of the strap has a hook member thereon for engaging the other end of the strap by way of a selected one of a plurality of mating apertures therethrough. The back surface of the base unit is transversely concave and the strap member has rearwardly projecting wedge members which engage the wall during mounting and preset the strap to conform generally to the shape of the back surface.

Abstract: An adjustable support device particularly adapted for use in a vehicle for removably securing therein an open container to prevent the spillage of the contents thereof. The support device includes a pair of adjacent ring members secured together so as to prevent separation thereof while allowing for relative rotation about a common central axis. In one embodiment of the invention, the lower ring member is defined by the upper portion of a base member which also defines a horizontal beverage container support surface and a non-skid lower bottom surface adapted to rest on a horizontal surface in a vehicle.

Abstract: Cup holder for a cup, the holder having at least one recess on a side. The recess is partially surrounded by a projecting track which has a guiding head. A cup with a ring can be pushed substantially horizontally to the side and the ring is guided by the guiding bead until the cup reaches a point where it is free to drop into the corresponding recess. The cup holder can be used in a vehicle to minimize spillage.

Abstract: A method for holding a cup in a vehicle so that it can be accessed by a person operating the vehicle in which the cup is suspended from the vehicle mirror or like attachment point. The cup is positioned on a flat base which includes a vertical column extending upwardly therefrom along one edge. A cantilever arm extends outwardly from the vertical column to a point over the central portion of the base and over the cup positioned thereon. A semi-flexible member extends from the cantilever arm upwardly to a hook which hooks over the vehicle mirror or like suspensions point.

Abstract: An arrangement for releasably securing an equipment or instrumentation box in the cockpit of aircraft in alternate orientations by having one portion of the box apertured to cooperate with pins on a mounting tray and another portion slotted to cooperate with a biasing clamp on the mounting tray.

Abstract: A bracket assembly for supporting a cylindrical canister, such as a fire extinguisher, includes a base unit having a longitudinally extending, transversely concave, front surface for cradling the canister therein and a separate flexible strap member which can be wrapped around the canister to hold it against the base unit. The base unit includes opposing cutouts in the sides thereof into which a central section of the strap can be pressed before mounting on the wall so as to interlock the strap member with the base unit. One end of the strap has a hook member thereon for engaging the other end of the strap by way of a selected one of a plurality of mating apertures therethrough. The back surface of the base unit is transversely concave and the strap member has rearwardly projecting wedge members which engage the wall during mounting and preset the strap to conform generally to the shape of the back surface.

Abstract: Retaining means and method for use with multi-leaf spring clamps used to secure culture flasks, bottles or the like during imposed orbital, reciprocating or vibratory motion, a resilient encircling member which has adjustable engagement with the leaves of the spring clamp to prevent relative movement between the flask and the clamp. The resilient encircling member is provided with internal annular ribs or threads to engage the spring clamp leaves and may have a deformation-resistant annular flange for insertion and removal of the encircling member and for control of engagement pressure and holding power.

Abstract: A bag-like, flexible base member having flowable, granular particles therein is secured to the bottom of a rigid frame member having insulated interior walls to provide an insulated cup holder that may be placed on uneven surfaces without spilling a portable contained in a cup held by the novel holder. The frame may be co-extensive with or extend above the insulation that lines the interior of the frame. In the embodiment where the frame extends beyond the insulation, a screw-threaded, rim-mounted member enhances the integrity of the structure. In another embodiment, the holder is surrounded by the bag-like base member.

Abstract: A cup holder comprising a base for supporting a cup or the like to an edge of which a cantilever support is rigidly connected and extends upwardly over the base. A semi-flexible elongate strip is connected at one end to the cantilever arm at a point approximately over the center of the base. The semi-flexible elongate strip includes a hook at the other end for suspending the cup holder from a vehicle mirror or the like.

Abstract: A contractor's caddy system for use in cooperation with a truck. A caddy retainer is securable to a truck floorboard area forward of the front seat at a location readily accessible to the driver. A caddy is detachably held by the retainer and comprises a box-like structure with a bottom wall, a flat top wall, and vertical walls providing a front wall, a rear wall and first and second side walls. The top wall is recessed and shaped to provide a series of vertical compartments, including some deep ones that extend down nearly to the bottom wall and some that are shallow. There may also be a set of drawers in one side wall, which lie below the shallow compartments and extend short of the deep compartments. Some compartments may be rectangular in horizontal cross-section, while others may be circular in cross-section. One round, shallow compartment may be provided with an annular shelf near its upper end. There may be also a central handle for carrying the caddy.

Abstract: A beverage container holder for supporting a drinking container on a wide variety of surfaces and for keeping the beverage hot or cold, as desired, comprising a container holder, a liquid-impervious bladder secured around and beneath it and containing a small amount of cellulose fibers and a bacteriostat that swell in the presence of water to fill the bladder and be amenable to heating in a microwave oven or freezing to adjust the temperature of the swollen material.

Abstract: The bud vase has a bulbous lower portion and an elongated neck. The lower portion has a flat bottom. That and the elongated neck adapt it to be held by the bracket which comprises a clamp, a vase clip and a conversion clip. The clamp has a back portion which is a curved, springy strip that clips to the top of the back or end of structure such as a church pew. It has a front portion configured to provide a flat horizontal surface to support the vase by its flat bottom and to provide for attachment of a clip which holds the neck of the vase. The bracket is configured to hold the vase vertically when the bracket is used on structure such as pew backs slanted 15.degree. off of vertical and, when fitted with the conversion clip, holds the vase vertical when the bracket is mounted on vertical structure such as the end of a pew. The bracket is a part molded in the form of a bent-to-shape strip of material.

Abstract: An oil squirt (10) mountable to a wall holder in a predetermined supporting position exhibits an elastically bendable nose (24,28). A closure cap (64) is firmly fixed or releasably clamped to the wall holder (16) at the point (at 38) where the nose tip (24) is located in the supporting position of the oil squirt. In the supporting position, the closure cap (64) seals the opening in the nose tip (24) of the oil squirt (10). Upon removal of the oil squirt (10) from the wall holder (16), the closure cap can remain thereon.

Abstract: The holder comprises a body slotted to fit over a side of a partially opened cabinet drawer and shaped to fit against the inside surface of the front of the drawer. In a preferred embodiment the upper end of the body is fitted with a "crossed steels" knife sharpener and a slanted steel scissors sharpener situated in slots in the upper end. The holder is removed and stored in the drawer when not needed.

Abstract: A mounting rack for a water jug includes a vertical arm interconnected at one end to a support and its other end to a mounting structure. The support has means for supporting the bottom base of the water jug. A jug securing mechanism is integrally formed with a vertical arm for securing the jug at the jug sides to the mounting rack. The mounting structure has means for connecting the mounting rack to a fixed structure.

Abstract: A drum transporting arrangement characterized as a base or carrier presenting arms extending from a center pedestal and supported by legs and by the center pedestal. The arms are disposed in a pattern permitting ready introduction of the forks of a lift truck in the space between the arms and a floor area. Each arm includes an upstanding slotted projection adapted to receiving a securing band which encircles a drum received on the upper surface of the arms and the center pedestal. The arms each further include an angling portion for drum adaptation.

Abstract: A dolly for supporting a tank standing on end is provided with a T-shaped plastic base formed by a crossarm and a leg that are joined by an adjustable interlocking connection. Both ends of the crossarm and the end of the leg remote from the crossarm are provided with arcuate grooves that receive the bead surrounding the bottom of the tank. The heads of fastening screws extend over the grooves to retain the bead therein. A metal axle rod extends through a longitudinal passage in the crossarm. This passage has an open top in the region between the grooves in the crossarm so that a tank on the base engages the rod to be supported directly thereby.

Abstract: A cup holder having a cylinder portion for receiving a cup which has no handles and a releasable handle therefor. The releasable handle has a shank, one or more extensions from the upper portion of the shank and a platform at the base of the shank. On the distal end of each extension, there are receptacles for releasably engaging a protrusion on a horizontal surface of an outwardly extending ledge on the upper portion of the cylinder. The platform has means for releasably receiving a lip in the lower rim of the cylinder.

Abstract: A universal holder for a cup that has a handle and a side wall, comprises:(a) a generally horizontal base to support a cup in a zone above the base,(b) an upright frame attached to the base,(c) a retainer attached to the frame and extending generally above the base to retain the cup wall, the retainer extending about that zone and forming a generally upright slot to guidably downwardly receive the cup handle,(d) and the frame attachable to a vehicle.

Abstract: A fishing rod holder cup insert member is provided that can hold drinks without spilling or falling over. The cup can be removed therefrom and used by itself as a regular drinking cup if so desired.

Abstract: Ladder Caddy is a holding device for a pail of paint, and is designed for use with hollow rung extension ladders. It is so designed as to conveniently, accessibly and securely hold a pail of paint out from the side of the ladder while painting. Ladder Caddy receives its basic support from a holding-arm which is inserted into one of the hollow rungs, thus eliminating the need for making tedious adjustments when attaching it to the ladder.

Abstract: A portable carrier for paint roller, handle, and hose assembly includes a base, a post, a roller pocket on the base, a roller handle receiver bracket on the post, a hook arrangement for attaching to a paint can, hose storage means on the bracket and base, and hose tying means.

Abstract: This invention relates to an appliance support such as for example for supporting kitchen appliances, such as microwaves. This is by way of example only. The support includes an elongate brace member, which is adapted for attachment to a wall or similar surface. The elongate brace member includes an attachment plate and an outwardly extending support flange. At least two substantially "L" shaped support members are provided. These include an elongate and substantially upright portion and an outwardly extending base or foot portion. The support members are so formed and are attachable to the brace member, so that they extend outwardly from and below the brace member. The outwardly extending support flange of the brace member and at least an upper portion of the upright portion of each support member, are so formed and adapted relative to each other that the position of the support members is adjustable relative to each other and to the brace member.

Abstract: This invention is directed towards a cup holder for cooperative association with a cup comprising (a) an upper expansible collar portion to receive and retain therein, in a releasable friction fit, a portion of the sidewall of the cup adjacent the upper collar portion; (b) a spaced, cooperating lower extending support portion having an upper surface adapted to frictionally and releasably engage and retain the bottom of the cup thereon; and (c) an intermediate depending, extending, shank portion outwardly spaced from the upper collar portion and the lower extending support portion forming a hand-graspable surface or handle, spaced from the exterior of the cup. In an alternate embodiment, the handle is releasably secured to the upper collar portion and the lower extending support portion.

Abstract: A universal holder of the top loading type for accommodating and safely supporting a drink container of any of a wide variety of sizes and configurations, comprising a vertical backbone member that supports a pair of highly flexible, symmetrically configured arms each possessing substantial curvature. The two arms together form a generally circular configuration, with the tips of the arms being in general alignment, but not coming into contact with each other during normal use of the holder. The arms preferably are of non-constant cross section, possessing substantially smaller vertical dimension at their tips than adjacent the location of their attachment to the vertical backbone member. Importantly, the uppermost surfaces of the arms are flared somewhat outwardly to facilitate the downward insertion of a drink container therebetween, with the arms being sufficiently flexible as to accommodate drink containers of many different diameters.

Abstract: A frame structure serves to accommodate a plurality of non-standardized small tanks or containers to form a transport unit of standard overall dimensions. The small containers are of the type having foot portions formed with channels or openings for receiving fork lift arms. The frame structure includes a bottom group with a plurality of parallel struts extending in one direction and a number of further frame members extending in the other direction. These struts and frame members form windows for receiving the foot portions of the small containers. Locking members are provided which engage the channels formed in the foot portions of the small containers for coupling these to the frame structure.

Abstract: A holder assembly specifically designed to removably mount one or more long stemmed articles such as stemmed glassware on a conventional dish supporting rack of a dishwasher in a manner such that the stemmed article will not be inadvertently dislodged from the holder assembly during force applied thereto by jets of water during the cleaning operation. A base is dimensioned and configured to support one or more gripping assemblies through interconnection of stanchion elements such that the gripping assemblies are disposed above the base and the rack on which they are mounted. Each one or more of the gripping assemblies is structured to removably engage, in a clamp-like manner, the base of the stemmed article. The article is thereby oriented in an inverted, preferred position which exposes the interior of the glass as well as other portions thereof to the cleansing jets of water being dispersed on the interior of the conventional dishwasher.

Abstract: A support base for a polygon shaped cabinet of an indoor fan coil unit. The base is molded of high density non-metallic material, and holds the cabinet during assembly, shipment, and installation of the unit. The base has an indentation in its top, which is the same shape as the polygon cabinet, for supporting the cabinet therein.

Abstract: The specification describes a device which may be attached to a soap dish or tray of the type which is installed adjacent bath tubs or in shower stalls. The device when installed prevents bars of soap from sliding off the tray or dish while permitting the normal drainage of water.

Abstract: A rotary vise structure comprises a worktable journally mounted for rotation in a base member which includes a releasable latching rod adapted to engage selected openings in the worktable to hold the worktable in selected angular positions. The latching rod may be released to allow the worktable to be indexed to alternative angular positions, and the latching rod may also be held by a retainer in the released position to allow free rotation of the worktable. The worktable includes adjustable jaws for clamping articles thereon, the jaws being received in slideways of inverted-T profile. The worktable is made up of a plurality of plates secured face to face, the plates being appropriately slotted to define the inverted-T shaped slideways.

Abstract: A log or piece of cord wood is supported upright on a base member between two support members which are secured to the base member so that at least one support member is movable toward and away from the other. The base member is sufficiently large to permit a user to stand thereon to positionally stabilize the base member while a log is being split. The support members are prevented from moving inadvertently during splitting by various alternative means such as of frictionally engaging one or both support members in tracks, spring biasing the support members toward one another, positionally locking a movable support member or by detenting the support members in various positions. The support members have concave surfaces extending at least 90.degree. around and sufficiently high so as to preclude movement of the log during splitting.

Abstract: A holder for mounting gasoline or kerosene lanterns on canoes which comprises a trapezoid-shaped retentive base designed to slip over and be retained in a horizontal plane in the tapered end of the canoe and having a compressible cylindrical receptacle sized to fit said lantern base and attached fixedly to said retentive base and means for securing said lantern therewithin. The holder is readily adjustable to fit canoes having different bow or stern configurations.

Abstract: A mount for a power rescue tool including a hinge having a first leaf fixed on a mounting surface and a second leaf pivotably connected thereto, an elongated mounting plate fixed to the second leaf for movement therewith, a pair of spaced leg holders mounted on the plate on opposite sides of a centerline of the plate for slidingly accommodating legs of a power rescue tool, a catch for maintaining the plate releasably attached to the mounting surface, tool movement limiting structure for limiting pivotal movement of the plate so that a power rescue tool can be mounted thereon for expeditious removal thereof without the danger of flipping over too far, and a tool height compensating structure which also functions to limit the pivotal movement of the plate.

Abstract: A mounting bracket supports electronic components, particularly a plurality of resistors in a parallel array. The mounting bracket is secured to a printed circuit board to which the resistors are attached in a predetermined circuit arrangement. The mounting bracket has cut-outs defined by oppositely disposed ears between which the resistor is forcibly placed. The mounting bracket forms a means for holding the resistors to facilitate attachment to the printed circuit board and furthermore forms a permanent support therefor so as to substantially eliminate detachment of the resistors due to vibration or other causes.

Abstract: A tag holding bracket includes an upright elongated base member having a support hook at its upper end and a tag receiving channel at its lower end. The rearward wall of the channel is connected to the base member and inclined forwardly from the base member so as to cause a tag supported thereon to bend about a horizontal axis. A lower portion of the base member is inclined downwardly and forwardly from an upper portion thereof for improved visibility of a tag supported on the bracket.

Abstract: A device in the form of a collar has opposite end openings for receiving the neck end openings of two bottles such as ketchup bottles to hold them in axial alignment. With this arrangement, one bottle can have its ingredients transferred by gravity to the other bottle by standing the one bottle upside down on top of the second bottle. The collar device holds the bottle necks in proper alignment, so that the transfer of ingredients can take place.

Abstract: A fire extinguisher holder for holding a fire extinguisher adjacent a support having a cylindrical container open at each end for receiving the fire extinguisher therein and having inner and outer wall surfaces, said outer wall surface being secured to a mounting means such as a pair of straps for retaining the container adjacent the support despite abutment by environmental objects and having supporting means secured to the base of the container for retaining the fire extinguisher therein.

Abstract: A candle lamp including securing means for removably attaching a container to a socket. The securing means includes grooves formed in the container for receiving tongues protruding from the inside of a socket. Fingers also protrude inside the socket for gripping the tapered bottom portion of the container. A rib extends outward in the socket for preventing containers smaller than the proper container from being seated upright in the socket. The socket cooperating with the container includes an air circulating pathway for safeguarding the lamp from a harmful build up of heat.

Abstract: A bucket bracket which is easily secured to a wall or other vertical support is disclosed. The bucket bracket is capable of ease in engagement and disengagement of a bucket for the user merely slips the bucket rim between the vertical mounting support and a curved bracket, whereupon the user lowers the bucket until it rests on the ledge of the bucket bracket with the projecting rim of the bucket secured between the mounting support and the lower curved flange.

Abstract: Mounting for the fixing of equipment comprising a base plate equipped with means of hooking and ratching on flanges.The mounting includes two parallel uprights whose facing surfaces are connected by a series of T-shaped cross-pieces, fixed in openings in said uprights, in accordance with specific rules of spacing.

Abstract: A holder comprises a leading portion adapted to retain in position thereon an electronic/electric part, a base portion adapted to be secured to a distributing base panel and a shank portion serving to interconnect the leading portion with the base portion and having a hole pierced therethrough for guiding the lead wire of the electronic/electric part to the lower side of the base portion. The holder permits a given electronic/electric part which is set in position on the leading portion to be securely retained at a distance from the distributing base panel, with the base portion fastened to the base panel and the lead wire of the part passed through the hole and connected to the prescribed point of connection on the base panel.

Abstract: A shoe mounting apparatus utilizes two elongated straps, each having a hook-like end, disposed at one end thereof, and another hook-like end, whose axis is askew to the longitudinal axis of the strap. Mounting holes are provided, through each strap, for mounting the pair of straps to a vertical standard, thereby enabling a pair of shoes to be placed within the apparatus, having the sole and heel portions thereof engaging the vertical standard and being retained within the straps by engaging opposite sides of the sole edge, intermediate the instep and the toe portion of each shoe. In one embodiment, each strap is bifurcated and provided with slots, thereby permitting the apparatus to be adjusted as to the distance separating the hook-like ends, accommodating thereby, shoes of various widths.

Abstract: A mount (storage bracket) for a power rescue tool which permits convenient storage of such a power rescue tool while also permitting movement of the mount (storage bracket) into a presentation which is advantageous for removal of the power rescue tool from storage.

Abstract: An electrically heated humidifying apparatus includes a humidifier element detachably secured to a humidifier heater with the base of the humidifier element in engagement with the electric heating plate of the humidifier heater. The humidifier element is secured to the humidifier heater by an intermediate adaptor having a ring portion with spaced lugs interfitting with correspondingly spaced lugs on the humidifier heater and a horse-shoe shaped portion adapted to slidably receive the humidifier element and engage with an annular shoulder on the humidifier element.

Abstract: A clamping device adapted to be secured on the wrist of a person and conformed to retain portable calculators of various sizes thereat. In a first embodiment the clamping device comprises an angulated base plate including wrist band receiving slots along the lateral edges thereof and provided with an outwardly extending longitudinal securing lip. The base plate surface subjacent the wrist band furthermore, includes two transverse surface recesses conformed to receive at various depths of insertion, two parallel tongues extending from a locking plate similarly provided with a longitudinal retaining lip. Both the tongues and the recesses and the interiorly opposed surfaces of the locking lip each include longitudinal serrations biased to maintain the calculator in position and to provide an engaging interface. In a second embodiment a single, unitary, structure is utilized to form the base plate, such base plate including two spirally wound longitudinal edges which by spring deformation retain the calculator.

Abstract: A support tray for carrying and transmitting repetitious lateral motion to one or more containers has a plurality of parallel-spaced members extending transverse to the direction of motion and at least one retaining clip. The retaining clip can have upwardly-extending fingers for temporarily positioning a container and a twist lock for releasably engaging the spaced members to transmit lateral motion applied to the tray to the contents of the container and to position the container in a chosen location on the tray. A test tube rack can be fitted with a similar twist lock if it is desired to use one or more test tubes as the containers. The tray also has upwardly-extending handles which are used to transport the tray and support the same while repetitious motion is being transmitted to the container and its contents.

Abstract: A dolly for supporting a tank standing on end is provided with a T-shaped plastic base formed by a crossarm and a leg that are joined by an adjustable interlocking connection. Both ends of the crossarm and the end of the leg remote from the crossarm are provided with arcuate grooves that receive the bead surrounding the bottom of the tank. The heads of fastening screws extend over the grooves to retain the bead therein. A metal axle rod extends through a longitudinal passage in the crossarm. This passage has an open top in the region between the grooves in the crossarm so that a tank on the base engages the rod to be supported directly thereby.