Abstract: A snow guard for a raised portion on a building surface, having a unitary transparent mounting body is formed from a polycarbonate material. A transparent acrylic snow-holding bar fits into the transparent mounting body. An ice-holding bar also is provided and is formed from clear acrylic. In one aspect, the mounting body includes vertical structural stiffeners 30 by walls 42 of bar supporting central columns 32 and by outside surface 38 of wall 24 and horizontal stiffeners 27 extending downwardly under top 26 and which are integral part of the mounting body and of walls 24 providing a rigid, strong connection of the two structural support sides 28, top portion 26 and horizontal stiffeners 27 and structural support sides 28 all molded in one piece, made of ultraviolet proof, high impact, high izod polycarbonate plastic. In one aspect, the mounting body include bar insertion cavities 46 and stops 52 to prevent snow-holding bar 8 from sliding through its insertion cavities.

Abstract: A fishing pole holder mounting system for permitting fishing pole holders to be mounted to a rear of a boat. The fishing pole holder mounting system includes a support member comprising a medial portion and a plurality of mounting portions. The medial portion is positioned between the mounting portions. The mounting portions of the support member are designed for being selectively coupled to the boat whereby the medial portion of the support member extends along the rear of the boat. The medial portion is designed for being selectively engaged by the fishing rod holders whereby the medial portion supports fishing rods placed in the fishing rod holders and allowing the fishing rods to extend outwardly from the rear of the boat. The medial portion is coupled to the mounting portions at an angle to allow the medial portion to be positioned above the rear of the boat.

Abstract: An antenna attachment device and method that can attach to a vertical or angled structural member such as, for example, a vertical or an angled antenna tower leg, and that can support a mounting pipe at a desired angle such as, for example, in a vertical position.

Abstract: A stand stores long-handled garden tools. The tools are removed from the stand to be used. The stand is unusually compact and permits a plurality of garden tools to be stored in close proximity to one another. The distal end of a garden tool is slidably received by a sleeve formed in the stand. The sleeve is shaped to contact the distal end of the tool and maintain the tool in a substantially vertical orientation while permitting the tool to generate a force which forces the stand against the ground.

Abstract: A structural connector for connecting a horizontal member to a vertical member comprises an integral body from a single casting having a vertically oriented first sleeve portion and a horizontally oriented second sleeve portion. The first sleeve portion is integral with the second sleeve portion. The first sleeve portion has a tapered bore adapted to be slip fit around a tapered outside surface of the vertical member. The second sleeve has an outside diameter adapted to be slip fit within an interior bore of the horizontal member.

Abstract: Dual position flag pole brackets that permit a flag to be mounted in either of two different positions are described herein. In one embodiment, a dual position flag pole bracket may include a base, a first elongate portion for receiving a flag pole, and a second elongate portion for receiving a flag pole. The first elongate portion may be disposed adjacent the base at a first location, and the second elongate portion may be disposed adjacent the base at a different second location. The second elongate portion may intersect the first elongate portion at a region of intersection spaced apart from the base.

Abstract: A mirror assembly has a pair of telescoping tubular supports extending between a support base and a mirror head to provide adjustment of the mirror head toward and away from the support base. Friction shoes within the tubular supports releasably hold such supports against unintentional telescoping movement. Cooperating stops on the telescoping supports limit outward movement of the mirror head and prevent complete separation of the telescoping supports. The tubular supports are hingedly attached to the support base for rotation about a vertical axis, and cooperating detents and spring elements on the supports and support base releasably hold the supports against rotation.

Abstract: A stand stores long-handled garden tools. The tools are removed from the stand to be used. The stand is unusually compact and permits a plurality of garden tools to be stored in close proximity to one another. The distal end of a garden tool is slidably received by a sleeve formed in the stand. The sleeve is shaped to contact the distal end of the tool and maintain the tool in a substantially vertical orientation while permitting the tool to generate a force which forces the stand against the ground.

Abstract: The disclosed apparatus is a fishing rod holding apparatus which is capable of holding, singularly or in combination, a fishing pole, an umbrella, and a lantern. The device is easily transportable because it easily disassembles into small and easy to handle component parts. The device incorporates a swivel, so the fishing rod may be swung about for baiting the hook, unhooking a catch, or adjusting the tackle.

Abstract: A fishing rod holder which positively retains and secures a plurality of poles for storage and cleaning includes a base defining an internal cavity in communication with a fill hole for adding weight to the device. The base also includes apertures which extend through the base and legs for holding the base above a support surface. Opposingly located side panels are connected to the base by hinges and include channels which are positioned to align with the apertures in the base to form rod retention holes.

Abstract: An improved fishing rod holder and supporting device that includes a rod holder, a support member, and a base for land operation and a base for aquatic vessel operation. Both the rod holder and the support member pivot and are securable thereby allowing the fishing rod to be placed in the most advantageous position for catching fish.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to a method of flying and a means of securing pennants, logos, flags or indicia on a vehicle. It is desired in some special cases to display pennants, logos, flags or indicia on a vehicle. The vehicle mounting bracket used for this purpose according to the present invention can secure said pennant, logo, flag or indicia, at one end, and at the other end be attached onto the door, trunk, hood or window of a vehicle. Further, the mounting bracket can secure the pole of a pennant, logo, flag or indicia onto a convertible car, nonconvertible car, van, truck, lorry, etc, in a vertical or horizontal position.

Abstract: A mirror assembly has a pair of telescoping tubular supports extending between a support base and a mirror head to provide adjustment of the mirror head toward and away from the support base. Friction shoes within the tubular supports releasably hold such supports against unintentional telescoping movement. Cooperating stops on the telescoping supports limit outward movement of the mirror head and prevent complete separation of the telescoping supports. The tubular supports are hingedly attached to the support base for rotation about a vertical axis, and cooperating detents and spring elements on the supports and support base releasably hold the supports against rotation.

Abstract: This invention is a fishing rod holder mount comprising a base unit which can be secured or affixed to a supporting surface such as the upper rail or gunwale of a boat; a shaft which is received by the base unit and therefore secured to the supporting surface; and an interlocking mechanism between the base and shaft which prevents the shaft and therefore the fishing rod holder from rotating about the shaft axis. The fishing rods held by the fishing rod holder are prevented from rotating across the boat or supporting surface. Therefore, the fishing rod is prevented from striking a boat occupant, tangling with other rods or objects, and prevented from complicating reeling in of a fish.

Abstract: A branch joint for use with a christmas tree to connect a plurality of additional branches to trunk of the christmas tree, are designed to an umbrella-shaped body. A plurality of top and bottom ellipses respectively distributed on the top and bottom circumference of said body. A plurality of recesses form on a top edge of said body. Meanwhile, the additional branches are capable of being respectively inserted into said top ellipses, through the bottom ellipses, to be inward bent at a specific angle then for retaining a distal end of each branch within the corresponding recess whereby the branches and the umbrella-shaped body are retained together in a more natural, simple and useful manner.

Abstract: A fishing utility apparatus is provided including a base plate, at least a pair of upstanding plates mounted on the base plate and a top plate mounted on the upstanding plates. Also included is a plurality of storage openings formed in the apparatus for storing a plurality of rods in a prone orientation. Next provided is a plurality of supporting openings formed in the apparatus for supporting a plurality of rods in an erected orientation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a flag holding device for engaging the shaft of a flag or banner to a vehicle window. A preferred embodiment of the device comprises a mounting base, a support clip, and a substantially cylindrical shaft. The mounting base includes a socket and a locking mechanism. The support clip includes an interior arm and an exterior arm which engage the vehicle window and serves a shock absorption function while maintaining the shaft in a substantially upright position. The support clip arms ares preferably rectangular in cross-section, with a ratio of arm thickness to arm width of 1 to 6. A second embodiment includes a mounting base having two sockets for receiving two shafts, the orientation of the two sockets causing the two shafts to engage one another to help prevent accidental removal. A third embodiment includes a mounting base having multiple sockets which enable the mounting base to receive a shaft in a variety of orientations.

Abstract: A combination fishing rod holder is disclosed which includes a first rod holder in the form of a support cradle for supporting a fishing rod in a generally cantilevered fishing position. The first rod holder is affixed to a standard mounted to an associated structure such as the gunwale of a boat. A second rod holder is also carried by the standard which includes an upright holder for holding the fishing rod in a generally upright, travel position when the boat is moving over the water. Preferably the upright holder comprises a plurality of vertical, spaced holder rings which receive the butt of a fishing rod. The rings are affixed to a post secured in the clamp of an adjustable mount assembly which secures the second rod holder to the standard and/or first rod holder. The post may be moved in and out of the clamp radially with respect to the fishing rod butt so that free ends of the clamping jaws penetrate the rod holder rings and engage the butt to hold it securely in place during travel.

Abstract: A tail flag assembly for installation on a rear end of an utility pole laid on a pole trailer. The tail flag assembly comprises a ring mountable over the rear end of the pole and a plurality of screws extending radially through the ring for clamping the ring onto the rear end of the pole. The tail flag assembly also comprises a plurality of staffs affixed to the ring and extending outwardly tangentially from the ring, with each staff having a rectangular brightly coloured flag affixed thereto. In one aspect of the invention, each flag has a stripe sewn thereon. The stripe is made of a highly light-reflecting material. The stripe is sewn on a first side of the flag from an upper outside corner thereof to a midpoint on the hem thereof, and on the other side of the flag, from a midpoint on the hem to the lower outside corner thereof. When the flag flaps back and forth, the movement of the stripe simulates a flashing light bar when seen at night under the reflection of the headlights of a vehicle for example.

Abstract: A universal antenna mounting system includes a grid-like mounting frame on which the antenna is installed. A mounting pipe is secured to a tower leg at a desired height and the mounting frame is then secured to the mounting pipe. The mounting connections are all frictional in nature and the mounting frame is adjustable in azimuth about the mounting pipe so that the antenna can be pointed in the right direction. Side struts secured to the mounting frame and the tower maintain the mounting frame at the desired azimuth.

Abstract: A combination rod anchor and fishing tackle box formed of a bottom and molded top in which one or more recesses are formed in the top and a portion of each recess is threaded to receive an essentially hollow tube member which has a threaded external portion to mate with the threaded internal recesses of the top member and in which the hollow tube members are adapted to hold fishing rods firmly in place.

Abstract: The present invention provides for a portable fishing rod holding device which is adapted to be removably secured to any smooth, non-porous surface. The fishing rod holding device of the present invention comprises a pair of horizontal supporting members, spaced in a parallel relationship. A plurality of vertically spaced and hollow tubular fishing rod holders are secured to the front surface of the supporting members. Secured to the back surface of the supporting members are a plurality of suction cups for enabling the device to be portable as well as attachable to and removable from any surface.

Abstract: An anchoring device for supporting two umbrellas, which each include a shaft, above the ground. The anchoring device includes a vertical tubular member that has an upper end and a lower end in the form of a pointed tip. The shaft of one of the umbrellas is slidably receivable in the vertical tubular member through the upper end thereof. A horizontal tubular member extends perpendicularly from the vertical tubular member and has a distal end. The shaft of another umbrella is slidably receivable in the horizontal tubular member through distal end thereof.

Abstract: An improved collapsible sports chair of the type having a collapsible chair assembly including a collapsing frame having four leg members, a seat support member supported by the four leg members, and a back support member hingedly connected to the seat support member wherein the improvement comprises the addition of a cooler assembly, including a rail mechanism and a cooler member slidably connected with the rail mechanism, secured beneath the seat support member; a multi-position umbrella support mechanism, secured to the back surface of the back support member; and a flexible storage bag member having four flexible tether members each including a securing clip attached to the distal end thereof, each securing clip being insertable within one of four securing clip receiving members provided on the back surface of the back support member.

Abstract: A fishing rod and reel holder having a body which includes a cylinder having openings at both ends of the cylinder for receiving rod handles. A J-shaped slot in the cylinder accepts a reel mount. An elastic tensile member, such as a shock cord, biases the reel mount against the tip of the curl of the J, thereby securing the rod and reel within the cylinder. A recess, approximately coaxial with the cylinder, and distal from the cylinder, supports the rod's shaft towards the front of the holder. Suction cups mount the body securely to a surface, such as a car top.

Abstract: A fixture for holding a natural material such as tree branches for the purposes of constructing a camouflage screen, the fixture utilizing a section of metal conduit bent into an acute angle, with a metal fastener crimped at the apex of the bend; the fastener can be an elongate wood screw or an elongate bolt having an angular bend along its length. The fastener is affixed to the apex of the conduit bend by a weldment.

Abstract: A universal mount fishing rod holder for holding a plurality of fishing rods in a position for use when fishing including a rigid planar base coupled to a tubular receptacle; a coupling mechanism for securing the base to an external recipient object; a rigid planar bar positioned above the base; an elongated support rod having one end removably coupled within the receptacle of the base and another end pivotally coupled to the bar; and a plurality of spaced and parallely aligned rod holders with each rod holder formed of an elongated rigid piece of wire having an anterior section with a generally v-shaped seat for holding a portion of a fishing rod, a posterior section with a loop for receiving an end of a fishing rod, and a central section extended therebetween and coupled to the bar.

Abstract: A fishing pole holder of the type capable of holding at least one fishing pole in a generally upright position includes a pair of outer legs each having a lower portion adapted to engage a surface and an upper portion constructed and arranged for holding a fishing pole. An inner leg, positioned between the outer legs, has a lower portion adapted to engage the surface. A connector connects the outer and inner legs, the connector being constructed and arranged for enabling the inner leg to rotate between a stowed position in which the inner leg is generally parallel to the outer legs and an operable position in which the outer legs are generally inclined with respect to a horizontal plane and the inner leg is oppositely inclined with respect to the outer legs for stabilizing the outer legs in an upright position suitable for holding a fishing pole.

Abstract: A holder for supporting flowers proximal to a gravestone. The inventive device includes a main body having a plurality of apertures extending therethrough for receiving flower stems. A mounting assembly is coupled to the main body and extendable about the gravestone to mount the device thereto.

Abstract: A mounting device for a building surface. The mounting device includes a mounting body having a slot extending therethrough. This slot may be positioned over/about a standing seam on a metal roof/sidewall and be appropriately secured thereto, such as by the use of blunt-nosed screws which engage the seam material. The mounting device also includes at least one mounting cavity which is adapted to receive an attachment, such as a snow retention device or an interconnector which then engages the attachment (e.g., a frame structure, sign).

Abstract: A flag holder is disclosed which permits display of a flag on a post. There is a sleeve having a central vertical bore and an outer peripheral wall extending around the bore. A pocket is attached to the wall for retaining a flag pole. The holder frictionally engages the post on an inner sleeve wall surface. This is preferably achieved by providing a vertical slot in a side of the sleeve and causing the sleeve to act as flexible jaw.

Abstract: A supporting bracket for hanging decor such as decorative flags, banners, windsocks and planters, which is designed for attachment to a flat surface. The bracket includes a base portion and several elongated receptors for receiving a cylindrical pole to which the decor is attached. The bracket design is such that it is capable of accommodating different sized poles and displaying the decor at different angles. The bracket also includes screw holes for mounting to a planar surface and a set screw for securing the support shaft within the bracket.

Abstract: A boat mounting device for fishing accessories. The device includes a boat attachment bracket and a fishing accessory bracket. The fishing accessory bracket is rotatably receivable in the boat attachment bracket in a manner permitting 360.degree. lateral rotation of the fishing accessory bracket relative to the boat attachment bracket.

Abstract: Table flag holder intended to decorate a desk or a table for supporting a pole and banner is provided with a base, and a plurality of inclined surfaces on the base. The plurality of inclined surfaces are constructed and arranged in concentric crowns so that viewing of adjacent flags is not obstructed. Each of the plurality of inclined surfaces includes a series of holes capable of supporting a pole within each hole. Moreover, there is provided a mechanism for radially orienting each of the poles with respect to the base so as to avoid rotation of the pole with respect to the base.

Abstract: A receptacle device for removably receiving an supporting an external utilization device such as a rod or a fishing pole. The device includes an generally tubular receptacle body of electrically insulating material extending in a longitudinal direction having a receiving opening at one end thereof. The body includes a support opening the axis of which is parallel to and spaced apart from the axis of the receiving opening. A rigid longitudinally extending support shaft is received within the support opening which rigidly extends away from the receptacle body at the support opening for anchoring the receptacle device into and through an opening of an external surface such as the surface of the earth or the rod holder of a recreational boat.

Abstract: The present invention relates to portable dual umbrella holders and is specifically concerned with providing a holder which is adapted to mount at least two umbrellas individually over the seat and bag holding portions of a motorized golf cart. Prior art devices have only provided holders for supporting a single umbrella which are permanently mounted on a golf cart either motorized or of the pull-type with no means to quickly disassemble the holder for transport to and from a golf course. The structure of the present invention overcomes such problems by providing a dual umbrella holder which can be conveniently disassembled and converted to a compact transportable condition in which the holder is able to be inserted and carried along with the golf clubs in the golfer's bag.

Abstract: A plurality of vertically extending tubular rod holders connected to a plurality of horizontally spaced supports in which the top of each rod holder includes a first downwardly and inwardly tapered slot and a second downwardly extending slot diametrically opposed to the first slot for receiving and holding a fishing reel. One or more enclosures extend vertically between and are supported from two of the horizontally spaced supports and are shaped to receive the blade of a knife.

Abstract: A pair of aligned elongate members for extension transversely across and mounting on a boat, a connection between the inner ends of the elongate members, locating pins on the elongate members for engagement in the rod holders of a boat, and fishing pole receivers on the elongate members and connector, for trolling bait and lures behind a boat.

Abstract: A rig for removably mounting a plurality of fishing rods on the deck of a fishing boat centrally of the aft end thereof, such rig comprising a plurality of rod holders mounted on the outboard end of an upright shaft that is received in a mounting bracket on the deck, each rod holder receiving the butt end of a rod such that the rod extends upwardly and outwardly with respect to the upright shaft, at least one rod being disposed on the starboard side of the boat and one rod being disposed on the port side of the boat. Optionally a third rod holder is provided for positioning a rod above and in alignment with the centerline of the boat and extending upwardly and outwardly above the boat motor.

Abstract: An apparatus (10) for dispensing struts (11 and 12) for use by an astronaut in erecting a truss structure in extraterrestrial space comprises a frame to which a platform (16) is attached. The astronaut anchors himself to the platform (16) while erecting the truss structure. Pairs of retainer assemblies for securing opposite ends of struts of different lengths, i.e., the pair of retainer assemblies (22 and 23) for the struts (11), and the pair of retainer assemblies (22' and 23') for the struts (12), are also attached to the frame. One retainer assembly (22 or 22') from each pair is positioned within the astronaut's reach when he is anchored to the platform (16), and the other retainer assembly (23 or 23') from each pair is positioned remote from the astronaut's reach. Each of the remote retainer assemblies (23 and 23') comprises a plurality of spring-loaded receptacles (41) for receiving one end of the corresponding struts (11 or 12).

Abstract: A device for supporting at least one surf fishing rod at an appropriate angle for fishing to alleviate the need for the person fishing to hold the fishing rod while fishing. The device is adjustable to allow the fisherman to adjust the direction of the rod or rods. The height of the device is adjustable for the convenience of the person fishing. An additional rod support means is provided to facilitate rod preparation. The entire device is constructed to be water-tight and contains a flotation insert to prevent the device from sinking in water. In an additional embodiment, the fishing rod holder may be used as a handle for a bait bucket fitted with wheels.

Abstract: A three member fishing rod holder including a ground engaging leg and two pivotably connected arms with fishing rod supporting fingers. The leg and arm is configurated for folding into compact storage position with leg and arms in side-by-side relationship.

Abstract: A flag pole bracket is disclosed for attachment to a flat surface or a cylindrical pole. The bracket includes a body with a plurality of openings therein to support flag poles at different angles relative to each other. The bracket also includes screw holes for mounting to a flat surface, and transverse strap receiving openings to receive straps mounted around a cylindrical pole.

Abstract: A fishing pole holder comprising a main cylindrical support having a plurality of leg members rotatably mounted thereto. Each leg member is separately rotatable about the support to allow the user to selectably incline the legs relative to the support and with the underlying surface in order to elevate the main support in a stabilized position on variously sloped underlying surfaces. A stirrup member for each rod is further rotatable about the support so as to receive a portion of an inclined fishing pole having one end contacting the underlying surface and extending over the support. The leg members are releasably fastened to the support and are stored within its hollow core allowing for easy transport of the holder from site-to-site.

Abstract: Multi-rod holder and alignment device which is removably-securable in non-rotating position within a conventional rod holder mounted on a boat. The device has a support stem having two or more lower alignment slots, and two or more upper rod-holder tubes which extend substantially vertically, relative to the support stem, each tube being designed to receive a fishing rod handle and having alignment pins for securing the fishing rod against rotation therewithin.

Abstract: A mooring device having a plurality of functional positions of adjustment. The device facilitates the docking of a boat by obviating the need to disembark from the boat as the boat approaches a pier or wharf. Specifically, the apparatus includes an elongate, flexible arm member having a line-retaining member formed at the distal free end thereof that presents the mooring lines to the boat operator while such operator remains on the boat. The arm projects from a novel hemispherical in configuration base member having a plurality of circumferentially and angularly spaced bores provided therein and such base member is further rotatable about an axis of symmetry so that the positions that the apparatus may assume are virtually unlimited.

Abstract: A flag staff holder for sign supports adapted to hold different size shafts comprising a conical socket with protuberences inwardly at levels therein is disclosed.

Abstract: A pair of leg frame members are connected in side by side spaced relationship and are adapted to be inserted in the legs of a pair of trousers to display the trousers in a selected position. Each of the leg frame members includes inner and outer seam supports formed by a plurality of elongated elements that are positioned in end to end relationship. The adjacent ends of the elongated elements are pivotally connected so that the inner and outer seam supports are formed by a plurality of spaced parallel pairs of elongated elements. Thus the pairs of elongated elements for each pair of leg frame members are independently pivotal to a preselected angular position. The pair of leg frame members can then be pivoted at a plurality of pivot points along the length thereof so as to display the legs of the trousers in a plurality of imaginative arrangements.

Abstract: A fishing rod holder device for a boat comprising a body which extends from gunwale to gunwale of the boat and has legs for removably mounting said body to the gunwales and including a plurality of fishing rod holders angularly attached to said body with clamping means in the rod holders for selectively securing the fishing rods in place.

Abstract: A supporting bracket for hanging decor such as decorative flags, banners, windsocks and planters, which is designed for attachment to a flat surface. The bracket includes a base portion and several elongated receptors for receiving a cylindrical pole to which the decor is attached. The bracket design is such that it is capable of accommodating different sized poles and displaying the decor at different angles. The bracket also includes screw holes for mounting to a planar surface and a set screw for securing the support shaft within the bracket.