Abstract: A pole assembly with integrated driver to a pole into a hard surface. The pole assembly includes a ground stake mechanically coupled to a spade which can be driven into ground. A strike plate is attached to the ground stake and offset from the spade in order to allow the spade to move at angles not perpendicular to the ground. A moveable inner pipe is next to the ground stake and mechanically coupled to a top plate that can move parallel to the ground stake. A moveable outer pipe is detachably coupled to the moveable inner pipe. The moveable outer pipe can guide the moveable inner pipe into the strike plate driving the spade into the ground.

Abstract: A post securing system that secures a post in the ground, while allowing for a full range of vertical adjustment via a coupling assembly that includes an articulating ball joint element that is connected to a post support element secured within two clamp assemblies. The clamp assemblies each include an anchor assembly which, when assembled, secures at least three stake elements at a predetermined angle. The post securing kit includes both the coupling assembly and the anchor assembly to allow securing a post into a non-horizontal ground, while maintaining the desired vertical alignment of the post held therewithin.

Abstract: A golf club holder includes an elongate body having a first end and a second end. A ground engaging member is positioned at the first end, whereby the elongate body is supported in a ground surface in a substantially vertical orientation. A socket is provided for detachably securing a first end of at least one golf club spaced from the first end of the elongate body. A clamp is provided for detachably securing a second end of the at least one golf club spaced from the second end of the elongate body.

Abstract: An apparatus including a stake device for driving into a ground surface, a first device having a cavity into which a fishing rod handle can be inserted, and an alarm device. The stake device may be attached to or detached from the first device. The alarm device is triggered when the fishing rod handle is within the cavity of the first device and is sufficiently jostled as a result of a fish tugging on a fishing line connected to the fishing rod handle The first device may include a first compartment and a second compartment, wherein the first compartment fits within the second compartment, and the cavity is within the first compartment. The alarm device may include a first metal conductor attached to a periphery of the first compartment, and a second metal conductor attached to an interior of the second compartment.

Abstract: Anchor devices for maintaining the position of marine vessels, fishing rods, umbrellas, and other items are disclosed. In an aspect, an anchor device configured for use in or near a littoral zone is disclosed comprising an auger and a body. The auger is a conical, helical screw blade constructed of a composite material or other rigid substance chosen to limit damage to individuals and equipment. The body is configured to connect to a marine vessel, thereby providing a shallow water anchor for the vessel. In another aspect, the body is configured to connect to and anchor fishing poles, signs, umbrellas, and the like.

Abstract: The present invention provides umbrella anchors and accessories that facilitate the use of umbrellas over a wide variety of ground surfaces. An anchor may have a generally tubular shape with a bore that receives the bottom end of a pole of an umbrella. The anchor may have a tip that penetrates the ground in response to application of linear force, and a flange that limits the depth of penetration of the anchor into the ground and adds stability. Alternatively, an anchor may have a flange positioned distally to lie underneath a deck or other man-made surface. An anchor may have a flange that is angled relative to the remainder of the anchor to facilitate placement of the umbrella at a angle relative to ground level. A cover may prevent entry of debris into the anchor bore. Modular tables or accessory trays may be attached around the pole of the umbrella.

Abstract: An integrated fishing rod holder kit incorporates a grip coupler that replaces a butt cap on a preexisting fishing rod that has a hollow rod blank having a void space that extends linearly through from the butt of the rod through a rear grip end and forward through the grip area and reel seat area of the rod towards the fishing rod tip. The grip coupler is securely fixed to the rear grip end coaxially and preferably about the rod blank butt end that is revealed after the butt cap is removed. The grip coupler has external threads on its outer surface for engaging a coupler engagement collar of a rod holder body.

Abstract: A new vegetation support for supporting the growth of vegetation such as vegetable plants and vines. The inventive device includes an elongate pole with alternating first and second sets of bores through it. The bores of the first set of bores are extended in a first direction while the bores of the second set of bores are extended in a second direction. Inserted through each of the bores is an elongate dowel. An auger member with a top turning portion and a bottom corkscrew portion is inserted into an opening in the bottom of the pole.

Abstract: A reinforced ground anchor including a spike, a pressure cap having a planar surface, a rod having a drive section at one end, and a swivel connection connecting said pressure cap with the rod. An opening is formed in the pressure cap. A guide is located adjacent the opening. The pressure cap engages flush with the surface of the ground, due to the action of the swivel connection, when the rod is positioned in the ground soil and the spike passes through the opening to engage in the ground soil at an acute angle. The spike and the cap in combination with the rod provide the anchor with additional resistance against horizontal and vertical pressure.

Abstract: A bipod has a base attached to the weapon and a pair of legs which extend in a use position from the base downwards and outwards. Each leg includes an inner member having a pointed distal end and a proximal end attached to the base, and an outer member which freely slides relative to the inner member. The outer member includes a foot through which the pointed distal end extends when the outer member is in an retracted position and hence the pointed distal end is in an exposed position. Each leg also includes a holding mechanism which holds the outer member relative to the inner member such that the pointed distal end is located within the outer member adjacent the aperture of the foot when the outer member is in an extended position and hence the pointed distal end is in a withdrawn or protected position.

Abstract: A tether device employing an anchor shaft and a rotatable shaft is disclosed. The rotatable shaft has a lower section movably mounted within the anchor shaft. The rotatable shaft further includes an elevated section having a fastening member attached. The elevated section may be exposed above ground at a height sufficient to keep an attached retractable restraint from touching the ground. The fastening member is attached near to the top of the rotating shaft and may be adapted to receive a retractable restraint, particularly an animal restraint. The tether device optionally includes a bearing in contact with the anchor shaft and the rotatable shaft to reduce rotational friction.

Abstract: A tubular member includes a chamber for receiving posts, and a gasket having a bore formed by a peripheral wall which may be engaged between the tubular member and the post for solidly retaining the post in the erect position. The tubular member has a cone-shaped end for easily engaging into the soil, and a cone-shaped cavity for receiving the posts of different diameters, and an upper peripheral panel for engaging with the soil. The gasket includes a frustum-shaped outer peripheral surface for engaging between the tubular member and posts of different diameters.

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 decorative lighting stake assembly maintains at least one decorative light above a surface. The decorative lighting stake assembly includes: (i) a holder configured to selectively hold at least one decorative light therein; and (ii) a stake selectively, removably coupled to the holder. The stake selectively couples the holder to the ground surface. The stake is separately deployable from the holder prior to coupling the holder to the stake. In use, the stake is selectively driven partially into the ground surface, after which the holder is selectively coupled to the stake. The stake has a first end and a second end. The first end is configured to be inserted into a ground surface to a desired depth and the second end is configured to be coupled to the holder. The holder has a receiving end which selectively, removably receives at least one individual light socket therein, so that at least one light is selectively deployed by inserting a socket of the light into the receiving end.

Abstract: A sand bar system including a lower support bar. The lower support bar is positionable in a horizontal orientation and has a generally cylindrical configuration and an upwardly extending projection in the central extent thereof formed with female screw threads therewithin. The sand bar system also includes an upper support bar. The upper support bar is spaced above the lower cross bar and extends in a horizontal orientation at right angles with respect to the lower support bar. The upper support bar is cylindrical over the majority of its extent. The upper cross bar has a laterally extending projection with a generally oval head extending from one side thereof. A coupling member is formed in a generally cylindrical configuration and is positionable in a vertical orientation with the central aperture therethrough for receiving the lower portion of the pole for coupling with respect to the projection in the lower cross bar.

Abstract: The present invention is an apparatus and method for anchoring the central support pole of a beach umbrella in the sand at a beach. The present anchoring apparatus includes a length of tube having a lower edge forming an opening at its lower end and a clamping means at its other end. The other or upper end of the tube is operatively adapted to permit the lower end of a beach umbrella support pole to be inserted there through, and the clamping means is suitable to lock in place the lower end of a support pole so inserted. The edge at the lower end of the tube is preferably serrated and intended to cut into the sand beach. The clamping means may include a threaded hole formed through the wall at the upper end of the tube and a screw that can be hand tightened through the threaded hole to apply a clamping force against the lower end of an umbrella support pole inserted into the upper end of the tube.

Abstract: An aluminum tube has a rubber grip on one end and a golf club support made of thermoplastic ABS material at the other end. The support has an annular array of cup shaped receptacles for receiving the grip end of a golf club, one of the receptacles being larger than the others to receive a putter. The support has a depending central member with a through bore having an internal shoulder against which the tube abuts. The bore has a threaded end for receiving a spike for insertion into earth during a golf game. The support has a second threaded hole for securing the spike when not in use. A counterweight, i.e., a bolt with a head, is wedged within the tube and support with the bolt head abutting the shoulder to balance the caddy. A handle is secured to the tube at the approximate center of gravity of the caddy when the clubs are attached for carrying the caddy in a balanced mode horizontally. An array of ball clips are attached to the tube axially aligned with the handle for securing golf balls to the tube.

Abstract: A flag assembly has a flag or planar member and a bracket having a first member to which the planar member is attached for supporting the planar member and also having a second member extending downwardly therefrom such that the second member is insertible into a bore formed in a post such that the weight of the first elongate member combined with the weight of the flag causes the lower-most end of the second member to frictionally engage the bore of the post to prevent the bracket from being inadvertently removed therefrom. Such construction allows the flag to freely rotate with the wind and thereby mitigates the incidence of fowling. The first member maintains the planar member in an extended configuration suitable for viewing.

Abstract: A golf bag stand having a spike member unit removably mounted on the bottom of the golf bag which spike member when in use is embedded in the ground to support the golf bag. The spike member unit when removed from the bottom of the golf bag is reversible and re-engageable to the bottom of the golf bag with the spike member safely positioned out of the way within a receipt aperture within the golf bag.

Abstract: A mechanism for anchoring umbrellas that includes a tubular outer member and a helical assembly at the lower end that is driven into the ground through manually imparted rotation through the use of a gear box and handle or battery powered electric motor. Stabilizing members protrude into the ground by the action of a releasable spring. The spring acts on an inner shaft that is co-axially housed within an outer tubular member. The inner shaft is rigidly mounted at its lower end to a platform member from which the stabilizing members are pivotally mounted. The stabilizing members protrude outwardly and snuggly through angular openings preventing the sand or soil from entering.

Abstract: A camping light holder for maintaining a camping light a distance from a support structure is provided. The camping light holder includes a pole assembly, and a clamping assembly. The pole assembly includes a plurality of interconnecting sections. The pole assembly is inserted into a sleeve which is secured to the clamping assembly. The clamping assembly is removably secured to the support structure and includes a spike secured thereon for insertion into a penetrable support structure. A base may also be secured to the clamping assemble such that the camping light holder may be secured to support structures having a non-penetrable surface or a surface consisting of loose soil.

Abstract: A fluid-filled cushioning device having a cylindrical elastic body mounted on an inner sleeve and having an orifice structure with an orifice formed therethrough is disclosed. A pair of annular elastic members each having a retainer member and an outer sleeve are mounted on the inner sleeve such that the retainer member is press-fitted in the axial end portion of the inner sleeve while the orifice structure is sandwiched between the axial end faces of the outer sleeves, in the axial direction. A bracket is mounted on the outer sleeves of the elastic members and is fixed to a support member, so that the bracket forces the outer sleeves against the orifice structure. The inner sleeve, elastic body and elastic members define two fluid-filled chambers which are separated from each other by the elastic body and which communicate with each other through the orifice.

Abstract: A fishing rod or pole holder having a hollow pipe member for holding the fishing pole. The holder having a threaded bore at one end thereof for threadably mounting the holder to a spike. The spike having a pointed end for driving into ice or ground and a head end. A threaded collar is secured to the spike adjacent the head end but spaced therefrom so that when the head is hit with a hammer or a rock, for example, the threads on the collar are not damaged. The threaded collar further being adapted to be received by the threaded bore in the holder when the spike is positioned either with the pointed end through the pipe, as would be the case when the holder is being carried and is not being used to hold a fishing pole, and also with the pointed end outside the pipe, as would be the case when the spike is to be used to hold a fishing pole.

Abstract: An improved umbrella structure having a unique handle that permits the umbrella to be staked into the ground, right side up, when desired by the user. The handle, in preferred form, includes a pin having a stake-like point at one end and a threaded shank at the other end, and a cap that can be threadedly connected with the shank. In the stake position, the pin is threaded into the umbrella's handle so that the stake-like point is exposed, and the cap is inserted in the user's pocket. In the storage position, the pin is threaded into the umbrella's handle so that the stake-like point is received in a storage cavity defined in that handle, and the cap is threaded onto the pin so as to protect the threaded shank and establish an aesthetically pleasing contour to the handle.