Abstract: Support apparatus for a pole includes a hollow base for receiving water, the weight of which supports a vertically extending pole, and the pole may be used for water sports, such as water basketball or water volleyball adjacent to a swimming pool. The pole extends into the base and is notched on the bottom to fit onto a notch conforming ridge on the bottom of the base. The apparatus includes an air vent and may include collars for helping to hold the pole.

Abstract: A device and assembly for holding emergency flares stationary under adverse conditions. The instant flare base comprises a planar cleated base member having apertures disposed therein, said apertures being capable of receiving tubular flare supporting members. The apertures of one flare base may be aligned sequentially with tubular members on other of said flare bases to comprise a compact stackable assembly.

Abstract: A flag support for a sprinkler head of the type having a cover plate attached to an internal supporting mechanism by means of one or more screws, the flag support being a two part device consisting of a lower member of plastic material and an upper member of rubber or plastic material which is more resilient and softer than the material of the lower plastic member, the upper rubber member being attachable to the lower plastic member, the plastic member being attachable to the cover plate by a suitable adhesive material and having therein openings of sufficient size and number to permit access to each screw on the cover plate using a conventional screwdriver without requiring the removal of the plastic member from the cover plate, the flag support having a center opening therein substantially equal in diameter to the diameter of the wire or rod of a flag device to be supported on the sprinkler head.

Abstract: The disclosure herein describes a support for engaging the trunk at the butt end of a cut tree and for holding upright the tree; it comprises a cylindrical body in which is positioned the butt end of the tree and which displays a transverse horizontal slot extending about half the cross section of the body. A U-shaped yoke has its intermediate straddle portion received in the slot and its two threaded leg portions extending along either side of the body and protruding through a pair of openings in a saddle member; a pair of nuts are used to tighten the U-shaped yoke and the saddle member so that the tree may be tightly secured in an upright position in the cylindrical body.

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: There is disclosed a fishing rod holder the primary members of which can be rotated through circular planes that are perpendicular to each other enabling the fishing rod holder to accommodate any variety of fishing circumstances.

Abstract: An improved anchor socket and jig assembly for holding implements in concrete is provided which facilitates assembly of the socket element on the base member of the jig assembly and which affords substantially expanded adaptability of the jig for varied size implements and avoids the need for bolts or other extraneous means to secure the socket member to the rail member.The improved jig assembly comprises a longitudinal base member preferably of substantially rigid plastic composition which is provided with locator openings which fit one of the feet of the socket member and, cooperating therewith, a mating turn slot. Both the openings and the turn slots are formed to accommodate the feet of the socket member. The assembly of the socket in the base member in a secure position is readily effected by positioning the socket member between the rails of the base member and locking the two by a manual quarter turn rotation of the socket member in the base member.

Abstract: A leg-supported umbrella holder is grasped between the thighs of a wheelchair-bound person while supported by the seat of a wheelchair. An umbrella shaft and handle are clamped within the holder in upright position, permitting use of both hands for locomotion, and convenient, rapid umbrella disposition in avoiding obstacles and negotiating doorways. A variety of umbrella handle configurations are accommodated, rotation of the umbrella is inhibited, and provision is made for freestanding upright support of the umbrella upon a horizontal surface such as a floor conveniently accessible when the holder is not deployed upon the wheelchair.

Abstract: A stand for removably interconnecting an intermediate portion of a horizontally disposed elongated member, such as a board of a patio deck, with the lower end of a vertically disposed elongated member, such as the umbrella post of an umbrella table. The stand includes a main body having first and second spaced apart flanges for removably interconnecting the main body with the intermediate portion of the horizontally disposed elongated member. The stand also includes a socket formed in the main body, the socket opening in a direction opposite the direction in which the first and second flanges extend. The socket accepts the lower end of the vertically disposed elongated member. In the preferred embodiment, the main body consists of a U-shaped stamping having a base and two flanges extending therefrom as well as a right circular cylindrical tube welded to the base portion of the U-shaped stamping.

Abstract: A Christmas tree stand includes a unitary H-frame consisting of four stub feet forming a cross-shape base and extending radially horizontally outwardly from each other, a pair of parallel upright stanchions extending integrally upwardly from intermediate portions of two adjacent feet, and an H-bar or horizontal reinforcing brace integrally connecting intermediate portions of the upright stanchions to each other. Four hollow foot extension shoes are telescopically mounted on the stub feet to make the stand and a tree mounted in it stable against tipping. Flexible tree trunk retaining straps fasten around upper and lower portions of the stanchions and around the tree trunk to hold the tree in an upright position.

Abstract: A ground anchor for channel posts has an angle iron leg driven into the ground with a creased upright fin shroud strip or strap embracing the apex or corner of the angle iron at the trailing end of the leg and secured to the ends of the sides of the angle iron providing a V-shaped socket or barrel. The channel post straddles the angle iron with its side legs bottomed on the sides of the angle iron and a compression member bottomed on the strip forces the channel post against the angle iron to spread the legs of the post into tight gripping relation with the angle iron locking the post in the socket. The socket is open-ended and the post can slide over the angle iron leg to any desired depth so that a sign mounted on top of the post can be positioned at a selected height above the ground. The angle iron is driven into the ground to a depth sufficient to bury the shroud strip so that the post is the only portion of the assembly projecting above the ground.

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: Apparatus for stabilizing plant support stakes in a pot includes means spaced vertically and partially defining first and second loops for receiving and holding the plant. Means spaced vertically partially define third and fourth loops for receiving and holding the stake. A spacer member is between the first and second loops and the third and fourth loops. Means brace the loops in fixed relationship to the spacer member.In one embodiment, the bracing means includes a first brace disposed between the first and second loops and a second brace disposed between the third and fourth loops. The third and fourth loops may be respectively disposed within the first and second loops in the planar relationship and may be pivotable from this planar relationship to form the loops. The spacer member and the loops may be open to facilitate the circulation of air and water through the pot and to permit the roots of the plant to spread.

Abstract: A base member having apertures formed therethrough for accommodating a lath and a stake employed for locating lines, grades and distance in construction survey, the base member also having a bore for accommodating a spike for securing the base to hard or frozen ground.

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 tackle box rod holder including a generally cylindrical tube portion having a first and second end and means for connecting the tube portion to a tackle box for secure and fixed attachment without interfering with the normal swingable operation of the tackle box.

Abstract: A highly visible display device has a base, a staff supported by the base, and a battery-operated signal device located at the top of the staff. A plurality of support poles are interconnected to form the staff, thereby enabling the display device to be erected and subsequently disassembled quickly and easily. A ballast bag is adapted to fit over the base in order to maintain the display device in place, for example against the action of high-speed vehicular traffic passing by the device. A flag may be secured to the staff to further enhance the visibility of the display device.

Abstract: A traffic channeling device for positioning on a highway in a normal traffic flow pattern. The channeling device comprises generally a paperboard shell structure which has formed on its lower portion, a plurality of flaps which are utilized in combination with holding means to hold the shell structure in a pre-determined position on the highway. The holding means may comprise a weight being positioned within the shell and in the preferred embodiment the weight may comprise at least one and preferably a plurality of automobile tires being positioned within the shell and on top of the flaps. The paperboard shell also has positioned on the outside thereof warning means for warning the traffic flow that the device has been positioned on the highway in the normal traffic flow with the warning means comprising an adhesive reflecting tape applied to at least a portion of the outside of said shell and preferably to the entire outside shell.

Abstract: A preschool knock-down portable indoor basketball set comprising a sponge-rubber ball and a weighted vertically adjustable stand for a basket with a removable bounce-board.The weighted base of the stand has an annular socket for one end of a pair of telescopic tubes, adjustable in length by a pin through diametric holes in the tubes. The upper end of the inner telescopic tube has a cap and net ring member, which cap has an annular reinforced socket for the upper tube end, which ring has hidden hooks for suspending a frusto-conical string basket, and intermediate of the cap and ring, has a wedging slot in a vertical plane into which a trapezoidal notch on the lower edge of a bounce-board removably fits.

Abstract: A multipurpose bracket includes two legs disposed substantially perpendicular to each other. The legs may be directly connected or may be joined by an intermediate connecting portion. Such connecting portion may be flat and inclined relative to the two legs or may be arcuate and disposed convexly towards the free ends of the legs. One leg has spaced keyhole apertures for demountably securing the bracket to a wall, fence, or door and a band-receiving slot located between such apertures and extending transversely of such leg. The other leg may also have spaced keyhole apertures. Such brackets can be used, for example, as supports for shelves, fishing poles, skis, or lumber; as hangers for ladders, hoses, clothes, or hanging baskets; or as shoe scrapers. The transverse slots receive bands or straps for securing or embracing articles supported by the brackets.

Abstract: A hinged base attachable to a foundation and providing hinge means whereby a lighting pole can be tilted, and readily installed, removed and replaced. The base includes a pair of hinge plates, one of which carries a hinge pin and the other of which carries a hinge clevis. The hinge clevis has a channel with a first and a second channel width. The hinge pin has a first and a second pin width. The second widths are larger than the first widths and the first and second pin widths are no larger than the respective first and second channel widths. The pole is attachable to one of the hinge plates. When the other hinge plate is attached to the foundation, the pole can be tilted, and attached or detached thereto by passing the pin through the clevis channel with the first widths aligned. The pole is then tilted upright, and the first widths are no longer aligned. The clevis and pin are thus engaged, and the pole is firmly held to the foundation.