Abstract: A flag holder includes a flag arm bracket having a generally U-shaped body with two opposing edges. The U-shaped body wraps around a frame member, such as a reinforcing batten, of the highway sign, to thereby align the flag arm bracket with the frame member. An aperture in the flag arm bracket accommodates a shaft, such as a bolt. The shaft passes through both the aperture of the flag arm bracket and also through an aperture in the frame member of the highway sign. The bolt secures the flag arm bracket to the frame member, and the flag arm bracket holds at least one flag arm to the flag arm bracket.

Abstract: An accessory for a patio deck having a floor and a peripheral railing. The accessory includes a stand for being fastened to the floor of the patio deck, a bracket for being fastened to the upper bar of the railing and a post having a lower end mounted in a bore of the stand and an upper end extending through an aperture in the bracket. The invention also includes a bracket for a patio deck accessory which includes a post and wherein the bracket is adaptable for supporting posts of different thicknesses.

Abstract: A universal sign holder for mounting and supporting a display sign on a sign supporting base. The universal sign holder is configured for direct connection to a conventional sign supporting base which has a plurality of outwardly extending support legs. The universal sign holder includes a mast which has a lower section and an upper section. A support platform is attached to the mast for retaining a lower edge of the display sign. An alignment bracket is provided above the support platform and is also secured to the mast. The alignment bracket is used to prevent lateral movement and rotation of the display sign relative to the mast. A retaining device is used to secure the vertical frame member against the mast and within the alignment bracket such that the display sign is secured and maintained in proper display position.

Abstract: A gunwale mounted fishing rod holder comprising an inboard arm to support the butt end of a rod and an outboard arm to support the reel portion thereof. The improvement involves the addition of a latching structure which securely encloses the butt end of the rod while the baited line is in the water but which opens when the user grasps the rod and lifts it in the event of a strike. The continuous upward movement of the rod saves time and allows the user to set the hook more quickly than when it is first necessary to shift the rod in an outboard direction before the rod can be lifted out of the holder.

Abstract: A tubular swing away sign attached to a display counter via a flexible chip. The swing away sign provides an inexpensive device for displaying advertisements or notices which can withstand mild lateral forces associated with passing consumers. In addition, the swing away sign provide a clear tubular display sign which maximizes display area and minimizes the protrusion of the sign into the customers walkway.

Abstract: A mounting for warning devices includes a body having one or more outwardly extending finger portions. Mounting staffs aligned with the finger portion are secured thereto with a sliding collar which surrounds both the mounting staff and finger portions. The mounting staffs may be pivotally joined to the body, adjacent each finger portion. The body portion may be mounted from an upright support member, secured to a stationary or mobile support.

Abstract: A clamping bracket for clamping an object to a structure includes a bracket having height (H), an opening for receiving the object, two sides, and an end, said two sides having a cutout provided therein for receiving the structure; and, an adjustable gripping member attached to the sides for adjustably protruding into the cutouts so that the object is clamped between the end and the structure and the gripping member clamps the structure to the bracket.

Abstract: A flagpole holder which folds flat against the wall when not in use. A spring-loaded hook releases a cover member which pivots outwardly and upwardly to an extended position in which the flagpole is passed through an opening in the support. The lower end of the flagpole enters a receiving area in the base plate and is engaged by the upwardly attentioned hook portion which previously held the cover closed.

Abstract: A device that can be fixed to a sun deck, dock and pier by means of an inverted T fixed to the second end of said device wherein said inverted T bar is placed into the gap between the planks or boards that comprise the deck, dock or pier wherein said inverted T is rotated to wherein the inverted T extends below the underside of said planks or boards and wherein a threaded base member is turned on the second end of said device further fastening said device to the topside of said boards or planks thereby locking said device to said boards or planks for the placement of and support for fishing rods, tools, umbrellas or other devices wherein multiple fishing rods or tools may be placed at different horizontal and vertical angles relative to one another.

Abstract: A fishing rod holder assembly adapted for use in association with a cart and a fishing rod, the apparatus comprising: a base board formed in a planar configuration with a centrally positioned hole extending therethrough, the base board including coupling devices extending therefrom; and a fishing rod support tube formed in an elongated cylindrical configuration with an open end, a closed end and an essentially hollow interior, the tube including a centrally positioned radially extending hole, in an operative orientation a bolt being positioned through the hole in the tube and circular hole in the base board, a wing nut being coupled around the bolt, in an operative orientation a user coupling the base board to a cart and adjusting the angle of the tube by first loosening and then tightening the wing nut, the user then positioning a fishing rod within the tube.

Abstract: A corrosion resistant gasket combined with an aircraft antenna, and more particularly to encapsulation of a conductive mesh in a pliable fluorosilicone compound that will not become bonded to mating surfaces and will also migrate upon compression during installation to the threads of attaching hardware utilized between the instrument, antenna, and aircraft structure, thereby reducing corrosion through the attaching hardware, by providing a hermetic seal around the periphery of the envelope of the attached device.

Abstract: A motor-vehicle seat comprising a vertically elongated and upwardly open lateral hollow body, arranged substantially at one side of the backrest rearwardly of the seat cushion and providing a stand receptacle for umbrellas or similar articles.

Abstract: A golf cart accessory (10) which installs onto a golf cart handle (3) is comprised of a first half (40) and a second half (44) enclosing the handle (3). An angled fitting (37) is affixed to a fitting end (45). The angled fitting (37) can be interchangeably fitted with an umbrella mount (65) or a beverage holder (75) for temporary placement of an umbrella or beverage.

Abstract: Support structure for securing a display pole to a conventional supermarket shelving unit. The structure includes a bracket adapted to be mounted to the front of a pre-existing shelf by fingers which are inserted through apertures in the top surface of the shelf. The other end of the bracket includes a jacket member for holding the display pole. A pair of such brackets are utilized for holding the display pole, with the brackets in vertical alignment and each being mounted to a respective one of a pair of vertically spaced shelves.

Abstract: A holder for supporting an umbrella relative to a golf cart. The inventive device includes a mounting assembly for securing to a golf cart. The mounting assembly includes an elongated base member with a hook at one end to engage a wire basket of the golf cart; and a channel receiver on the lower surface of the base member to accept the seat supporting rail of the golf cart when the holder is pivoted to a horizontal position. An adjustable support assembly is pivotally mounted to the bifurcated second end of the mounting assembly for engaging a center pole of an umbrella to support the umbrella relative to the golf cart. The support assembly includes an elongated support stanchion; a mounting post coupled to the support stanchion; at least one strap secured to the mounting post, the distal ends of the straps having fasteners to fasten about the umbrella. The support assembly is angularly adjustable using a fastener and wing nut directed through the furcations of the base member.

Abstract: A fishing rod holder comprised of an elongated hollow pole having a slot formed through a lower surface thereof. A triangular support brace having an elongated recess formed therein is dimensioned to receive the elongated hollow pole therein. The triangular support brace is positionable atop a bridge rail for securement thereto. A strap is received though the slot in the elongated hollow pole and extending outwardly of an open end thereof and wrapped under the bridge rail and triangular support brace to be coupled with a securement buckle on a distal end of the strap.

Abstract: An improved Drum Stick Holder is particularly useful for assisting musicians in locating and recovering musical accessories. The clamp 8 comprises an opening 10, two semi-circular arms 12, two straight parallel arms 40, and a shaft 38 which ends in a coupling 50. This adjustable fastener makes for easy removal and effective fastening of apparatus to a stand, bar, or rim. The matching coupling 20 allows for clockwise or counterclockwise adjustments by means of a screw 48 and a spring 54 wing nut. A column 56, which is attached by a coupling 20 at one end and a coupling 58 at the other end of a column 56, is joined to a coupling 24. Coupling 58/24 allows for forwards and backwards rotational adjustments by means of screw, spring, wing nut 60/64/22. Coupling 24 is attached to extension arm 28 which ends in a cross bar 36.

Abstract: With today's more mobile population and the increase in apartment dwellers, we feel there is a possible market for a flag bracket holder which is portable and leaves no damaging holes or marks on buildings. Many apartment dwellers have no other place to display a flag than on their balconies.The Rail Bracket Holder For Flag provides a secure and stable base for the flag bracket without damaging property. Common bolts and wing nuts make it easy to affix or remove for relocation. The enclosed drawings provide the physical properties of this item.The Rail Bracket Holder For Flag consists of two metal plates. One with sides to brace itself against the uprights of the railing and one with an angled lip to secure against the top of the railing.Each plate having 3 holes. The plates are placed on opposite sides of the railing and held in place by 3 bolts with wing nuts, which also attach the standard flag bracket (provided by others).

Abstract: This invention relates to a clamping and holding device and more particularly to a clamping and holding device which can be attached to articles such as patio chairs to mount a holder for umbrellas and the like in a variety of positions. The device provides a first clamping arm and a second clamping arm pivotally connected to one another to engage an article. A holder extending laterally from the first clamping arm is provided to hold a tray, umbrella or the like. The holder may be locked in a variety of positions. A cam, cam follower and locking member or nut and bolt system prevents the inadvertent opening of the clamping arms.

Abstract: A mounting bracket for mounting a Global Positioning Antenna to the fusel of a fixed wing aircraft. The apparatus comprises a rectangular shaped mounting plate having a cylindrical shaped member positioned in the center of the mounting plate and extending from its bottom surface. There is an aperture extending through the cylindrical shaped member and the plate through which the antenna cable passes with the cable connecting the antenna to the receiver. The antenna mounting bracket is secured to the aircraft by inserting the cylindrical shaped member into the sextant port of the airframe so that the bottom portion of the cylindrical shaped member including a pinning aperture extends into the interior the aircraft. A quick release pin is inserted in the pinning aperture to tightly secure the antenna to the airframe.

Abstract: An umbrella holding device with a hollow holder having an upper end, a lower end, and an aperture formed through the holder adjacent to its upper end. A clevis having an upper end and a lower end, the lower end having a first and a second leg with an aperture formed through the legs. The upper end of the clevis is connected to the lower end of the holder. A clevis support has a first end and a second end received between the legs of the clevis. An aperture is formed through the first end of the clevis support aligned with the aperture of the legs of the clevis. A U-shaped bracket has a closed upper end, an open lower end, a first side and a second side with the first side being integral with the second end of the clevis support and with an aperture formed through the second side of the bracket. A first screw is secured within the aperture of the holder functioning to secure an object within the holder.

Abstract: This golf cart umbrella holder is for holding an umbrella having a shaft portion and a bulging handle portion with a butt end. The holder has a vertical spine with a lower support member for supporting the handle portion, a medial gripping member for gripping the handle portion, and an upper stop member for preventing vertical removal of the umbrella from the holder. The stop member has a U-shaped slot that is sufficiently wide to receive the shaft portion but is sufficiently narrow so as to prevent upward movement of the handle portion through the slot. The holder has a ledge member for mounting the holder on a rigid frame band of a golf cart, and installation and removal of an umbrella from the mounted holder may be accomplished with one hand.

Abstract: A shading apparatus (10) for use with a riding lawnmower mounts to the seat or other suitably stable part. A shader (12) is of sufficient diameter to shade the rider of a riding lawnmower under most conditions. The shader (12), typically an umbrella is supported by a single shaft (14). Shaft (14) is next inserted into umbrella support bracket (36), a cylindrical receptacle dimensioned to provide a snug fit. The umbrella support bracket (36) can be pivotally connected to a support flange (34) by connection means. The connection means can be a wing nut (26) penetrating both the bracket (36) and the flange (42). Support flange (34), in turn is connected to the riding lawnmower by a plurality of screws (32). Radial ridges on complementary surfaces (40a, 42) hold the umbrella (12) in position under normal conditions.

Abstract: This invention relates to a clamping device and more particularly to a clamping device which can be attached to articles such as patio chairs to mount a holder for umbrellas and the like in a variety of positions. The device comprises a main body including a barrel and a first clamping arm extending laterally in one direction from one end of said barrel, a second clamping arm pivotally mounted at the other end of said barrel and adapted to cooperate with the first clamping arm to engage an article upon which the clamping device is to be mounted, a holder extending laterally from said one end of said barrel in a direction other than said one direction, means for mounting said holder on said barrel to provide a position permitting pivotal movement and a position in which the holder is locked, spring means within the barrel acting to bias the mounting means to a locked position while permitting movement of the mounting means to the position permitting pivotal movement.

Abstract: A bird feeder support system for suspending a bird feeder from a deck railing or like support, and of a sufficient length so as to be out of the reach of squirrels or like animals. The bird feeder support includes a U-shaped bracket for encompassing a deck railing, and upper and lower support members of which the lower member lockingly engages the U-shaped bracket at one end, and includes a hook at the end of the upper support member for engaging a bird feeder. The upper and lower support members can also be two or more components frictionally engaged with respect to each other. The lower support member can also include anti-squirrel structure, including alternating tubular members and alternating washers placed over the lower region of the lower support member so that the squirrel cannot have any footing areas or grasping areas.

Abstract: The invention relates to a mounting assembly for a pole, such as a pole light conventionally carried by a stern of boat hulls. The mounting assembly provides for the use of a ratchet mechanism having a pair of cooperating members, with the pole being secured to one of the ratchet members. A bracket secures the ratchet mechanism to a stable body, such as the hull of a ship, or the housing of a motor. The pole can be positioned in any of a plurality of selected positions by rotating the pole against the engagement of the ratchet teeth between the two members. A spring continuously pulls one ratchet member against the second ratchet member, preventing disengagement thereof, while allowing a limited lateral movement between the ratchet members.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a fallable type pole supporting device comprising a wire extending in a longitudinal direction of a pole extended to a mounting side end of a pole member. A resilient member is disposed between an extreme end of the wire and a mounting side end of the pole member. The pole member and the longitudinal direction of the wire are maintained in a straight line by a resilient force in an axial direction of the resilient member. A lower mounting end of the pole member is tiltably maintained and the pole member is made engageable with a base body through said wire.

Abstract: A device designed to be removably attached to a boat gunwale which both guides and supports a baited trot line for the capture of marine crustaceans (crabs) by a person at a catching station wielding a net. Attachment to the gunwale consists of two mounting arms which can be secured by a variety of means. A telescoping arm permits adjustment of the distance between the boat hull and the trot line. The arm has a horizontally disposed guide and support roller mounted in a bracket which is affixed to the telescoping part of the arm. As the boat moves parallel to the baited trot line, the trot line is carried over the roller. This causes the baited section to rise to the surface of the water allowing the person to capture (apprehend) the crab.

Abstract: A body portion is supported in upright position by a support stem and has wind propelling blades arranged to rotatably drive the body portion when subjected to air currents. The body portion has front and rear surfaces one of which may support a rear view mirror and the other of which may support a reflector. The body portion has a lock nut for holding it stationary on the stem, for allowing rotation thereof when released. The body portion has forward and rearward as well as lateral adjustable positioning on the stem, and the stem has lateral positioning on a bracket that mounts it on a vehicle.

Abstract: A holding device for holding a Christmas tree and the like in an upright position which includes a ring-like member disposed in a horizontal plane. The ring-like member has fingers which extend inwardly thereof in the horizontal plane. The fingers are spaced around an edge of the ring-like member, and each of the fingers has a width which is less than the length between adjacent fingers along the edge of the ring-like members.

Abstract: There is disclosed a fishing pole holder having a tubular sleeve to receive the butt end of a fishing pole and a mounting bracket secured to the sleeve with an adjustable directional plate. The sleeve has a stud with at least one flatted surface which is received in a central, multi-flatted aperture of a mounting clamp, thereby permitting the clamp to be indexed to any of a plurality of orientations on the mounting stud. The directional block is removably secured to the mounting block which is one member of a clamp formed of two blocks. Each of the blocks of the clamp has a central V-groove and these V-grooves are opposed to define a clamp passage therebetween.

Abstract: This invention is related to an improved adjustable support for an umbrella which consists of a fixing seat and two flexible components. Along the fixing seat there is a longitudinal opening, and semi-ball protuberances are provided around the inner surface of the fixing seat. The opening and the semi-ball protuberances are used to allow the fixing seat to be securely clamped on one side of the beach chair. At the fixing seat, it is also provided with a deep hole for the insertion of a umbrella central rod, and two flexible components are provided on each of the upper and lower parts of the umbrella central rod respectively. These two flexible components are used for angle adjustment of the umbrella in accordance with the direction of sunlight. It is, therefore, a simple structure, easy to use, and practical creation.

Abstract: A device in U-shape has two plates, one lower one upper, by which the vertical bar of a handrail can be welded. It can increase the stability of the handrail on the one hand, and the plates can be adjusted to match the location of the lower end of the vertical bar on the other hand.

Abstract: A mounting structure for satellite dish antennae and method and means for anchoring the structure to the roof or sidewall of a typical residential building, such as a house, are disclosed. The mounting structure includes a mast for supporting the dish antennae. The anchoring means includes a bar having a back portion and sides which define an open-ended channel. The sides of the bar are further provided with integral adjoining lips which extend the length of the bar. Also included in the assembly is a clamp provided with holes through which bolt means may be inserted to tighten and secure the clamp about the mounting structure's mast to the bar's lips. When so tightened, the clamp tightly engages the external surface of the mast to prevent it from torsional movement relative to the clamp.

Abstract: A bearing bracket for mounting a shaft to a mounting strip having a row of holes, particularly to a mounting strip fastened parallel to and from a control board panel, in which the end of a shaft is inserted and retained in a bore in the bearing bracket, a seating area extends parallel to the bore and has centering pins for locking onto the mounting strip, and a pivoting locking lever with a tensioning eccentric is arranged opposite the seating area and upon rotation the mounting strip against the seating area to provide fastening and loosening of the bearing bracket in a single, simple operation.

Abstract: An umbrella holder for a golf cart is adapted to hold a handle of an umbrella when the umbrella is open and to hold a collapsed canopy portion of the umbrella when the umbrella is closed. The holder is also adapted for infinite adjustment between a first elevation and a second elevation, whereby the umbrella can be set at many different heights. By making the holder pivotable, the angle of inclination of the umbrella can be varied.

Abstract: A suspension system provides a motion damping mounting for carrying a record playback machine comprising a plurality of damping ring assemblies, each having an elastic ring for fastening between a machine and a support, the rings being flattened when secured such that opposite segments of each ring extend substantially straight and parallel such that a component of stress applied to the machine in the direction of the straight segments produces limited rolling movement of a flattened ring, which damps motion of the playback machine in the direction of the straight segments of the flattened ring, the flattened ring also damping motion of the machine vertically and laterally relative to the direction of the straight segments. According to this invention, the damping assembly includes a ring and mounting plates or clips and fasteners for securing the ring to the machine or the support.

Abstract: A trolling bar assembly includes an elongated member or board which defines a plurality of longitudinally spaced rod holder apertures, a plurality of tubular rod holders and a pair of support brackets for securing the elongated member to the boat. The tubular rod holders are retained in the apertures of the elongated bar by a pair of longitudinally spaced garter springs disposed in notches formed in the tubular holders. The support brackets are adjustable longitudinally of the bar.

Abstract: Cooperative supports for fishing rods and the like wherein upwardly open U-shaped and V-shaped members are individually swiveled on vertically mounted axes, the U-shaped member being resilient with detents of varied size for the reception of a range of rod diameters at one end thereof, and the V-shaped member being rigid and with a rack and pinion manually operable and held by detent action to engage and snub a range of rod diameters at the other end thereof, the two dissimilar supports releasably securing the handle at said one end and the tip portion at said other end of the rod for its safe storage.

Abstract: An improved method for securing an antenna to a vehicular window. Adhesive securance of a base portion of an antenna assembly is accomplished by an adhesive means including a conformable foam layer and a pressure sensitive adhesive layer. A bridge of silicone adhesive is provided to surround the adhesive means, and a shield is disposed thereabout and is adhered to the window and base to protect the adhesive means and to restrain removal of the base portion from the window.

Abstract: A two-wheeled golf cart provided with a container intended for receiving the wheel undercarriage, the legs of which can be moved apart to operative position, and on which the container is arranged in weightless outbalanced condition, whereby the wheel undercarriage can be readily folded out of the container and retracted into it respectively by means of a simple handgrip only, and thereby being ready for immediate use. This task is solved thereby that the pull rod is designed as a two-armed lever, the shorter arm of which is adapted to act upon a first linkage system for causing the wheel undercarriage to be retracted into and folded out of the container respectively, a second linkage system being provided to be acted upon by the pull rod in order to act upon the wheel undercarriage, when this is in its folded-out position, for effecting that its legs, each of which carries a wheel, are moved apart and pulled together respectively.

Abstract: A handgun holding device having a baseplate and a pair of angle brackets rigidly mounted on the baseplate to rigidly engage opposite sides of the handgun's handgrip to maintain the handgun in position during cleaning or repair while allowing ready access to all regions of the handgun. Other preferred embodiments include handgun holding devices having lateral support brackets for rigidly engaging opposite sides of the handgrip, and barrel supports mounted to the baseplate to supportably engage the handgun's barrel.

Abstract: A device to enhance the utility of a folding chair in outdoor recreational activities, such as fishing and the like, comprising a bracket member attachable to a portion of said chair and extendible therefrom to provide secure detachable support for a fishing pole holder, a drink holder and an ashtray or any combination thereof.

Abstract: An umbrella supporting device for detachably supporting an umbrella substantially in an upright position at the center of the handlebar of a bicycle. A supporting post is removably attached substantially in an upright position to the stem of the handlebar of the bicycle. The supporting post is divided into upper and lower post members, the former of which is telescopically received and locked in position in the latter. A clamping mechanism is attached to the upper end of the upper post member so as to detachably clamp the handle of the umbrella. The clamping mechanism has a pair of clamping members, the inner sides of which face each other so as to hold inbetween the umbrella handle. An operating lever or bar is used to bring, when manually operated, one of the clamping members toward the other for the clamping purpose.

Abstract: A speed changing unit preferably for use on a model aircraft or powered foot-launched aircraft. A usual engine is mounted on a frame which in turn is adapted to be mounted on the frame of an aircraft. A pair of pulleys are mounted on the frame in a spaced relationship with a drive belt drivingly interconnecting the pulleys. One of the pulleys is mounted on the drive shaft of the engine for positive rotation with the drive shaft. The other pulley is rotatably mounted on a stationary eccentric shaft which is adjustably mounted on the frame. A propeller is mounted directly on this other pulley for rotation therewith when driven by the engine drive shaft and belt. Manual rotation of the eccentric shaft within its mounting adjusts the spacing between the spaced pulleys permitting different size drive shaft pulleys to be used with a standard drive belt to achieve different propeller speeds and thrust characteristics for a particular aircraft.

Abstract: The invention provides essentially a two-piece separable mount for detachably fixing a vehicle accessory, such as a "CB" radio antenna, to a body part of a vehicle, e.g., the lid of the vehicle trunk.

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.

Abstract: A rod support member pivots in the slot of the extension while a rear support member slides on the extension, the extension slides for and aft in a larger extension, the larger extension is received in a support member which laterally slides depending from a pair of shafts mounted on a set of rods connected to a set of bars hooked on to the seat of a folding lawn chair. The carriage hangs beneath the seat of the chair.

Abstract: A fishing rod holder that includes a fishing rod mount which in cooperation with a bracket mounted on a boat removably mounts a fishing rod on a boat to extend in overhanging relationship to a body of water in a position to catch fish. The bracket is generally U-shape and has a mount receiving slot that opens through one leg and the web thereof. The mount has a spring biased latch mounted in a latch chamber for latchingly engaging a slotted position of the bracket, and opposite side portions that each have vertically spaced flanges that in part define a transversely elongated groove for slidably receiving a bracket portion that in part defines the bracket slot.

Abstract: Support structure for securing a display pole to a conventional supermarket shelving unit. The structure includes a bracket adapted to be mounted to the front of a pre-existing shelf by fingers which are inserted through apertures in the top surface of the shelf. The other end of the bracket includes a jacket member for holding the display pole. A pair of such brackets are utilized for holding the display pole, with the brackets in vertical alignment and each being mounted to a respective one of a pair of vertically spaced shelves.