Abstract: A compact portable dryer for damp outdoor gear has a tubular sleeve, an interspacing panel of reticulated foam, a ventilating plug and an air blowing plug. The tubular sleeve is a rectangle of canvas. It has strips of closures along both long edges, and both short edges. The closures along the long edges mate with each other in order to form the sleeve into a tube. The panel of reticulated foam is also a rectangle. It has a length between one pair of spaced edges that corresponds to the length of the tubular sleeve. Its thickness as well as length between the other pair of spaced edges are such that, when rolled into a cylindrical coil, the cylindrical coil has a diameter corresponding to the diameter of the tubular sleeve. The sleeve is plugged with the ventilating plug at one end and the air blowing plug at the other.

Abstract: A rotating handle apparatus for a luggage case is provided with two rotation mechanisms which are disposed between the retractable rods and connected to an annular grip member of the luggage case. The rotation mechanisms are capable of adjusting and locking the handle into a rotational position which is comfortable and ergonomically beneficial to a user.

Abstract: A ball cart comprising a removable and rotatable ball basket having a plurality of separated chambers that are each able to hold a different kind of ball. Thus, whenever a particular type of ball is desired, a user is able to rotate the basket and lock it in place such that a lid of the chamber that holds balls of that type is accessible to the user. As a result, the user is able to easily select that type of balls desired from the ball cart without sifting through all of the balls in the ball cart.

Abstract: The invention disclosed herein is a fastener which is embedded into a sturdy fabric. Once embedded into a sturdy fabric the fastener may be joined making a bag which can be used to contain items such as yard debris, sporting equipment, and many other items. In another embodiment, the fastener may be embedded into a strap and used to secure items to trailers, boats, and cars or to securely bundle items such as sticks, firewood, baseball bats, hockey sticks, tools and the like. The invention disclosed herein is composed of a fastener spring and a fastener spring receiver embedded into the opposite corners of a sturdy fabric. The fastener spring consist of a spring from which two lateral struts extend. At the end of the lateral struts, circular stops are attached. The fastener spring receiver is rectangular. The lateral struts of the fastener spring are compressed and the circular stops are inserted into the spring receiver.

Abstract: The duct belt is constructed of an adjustable belt member of no specific length that includes a first magnet member at a first distal end. The adjustable belt member includes a second magnet member at a second distal end. The first magnet member and the second magnet member each include lip protuberances that enable release of the magnet with respect to a ferrous object. The duct belt is configured to attach itself to a ferrous object, such as a roll of sheet metal or a metal plate in order to carry the ferrous object. The duct belt may further include an auxiliary handle member that utilizes magnets to provide an additional gripping member with respect to a metal plate.

Abstract: The invention generally pertains to a pillow convertible between an open position as a food and beverage holder and a closed position as a pillow. By way of example, the pillow has a first and second pillow portion that may be coupled and uncoupled to switch between a closed position and an open position. The pillow also has a food surface member with one or more beverage holders that is sized to fit within the interior of the pillow in the closed position. In another example, the food surface member is a two-piece construction with a slidable tray lock that moves between a first position when the pillow is closed and a second position that secures the two pieces together as a substantially coplanar surface when the pillow is open. In yet another example, the beverage holder is tapered so as to fit a variety of sizes of beverage containers.

Abstract: Grip aid devices, and processes of making and using same, are provided. The devices may be sized and shaped such that the devices stretch to fit and take the shape of a standard steering wheel or any steering wheel to which the aid device is being applied. Preferably, the devices are made of a sturdy silicone or rubber to achieve the desired results of preventing the device from slipping off of the steering wheel, of avoiding a cold or hot touch of the steering wheel (i.e., the device is resistant to temperature change(s) or extreme(s)), and of providing a compact, flexible, and versatile device for application to a steering wheel of any type of vehicle. The devices may be used to add a grip to any desired object.

Abstract: A combination support stand and carrying handle apparatus for use with an associated tablet device having a generally rectangular conformation with opposite front and back substantially planar surfaces. The apparatus includes a mounting member, a handle member, and a support stand for holding the associated tablet device on surfaces at selected angles for convenience of use of the tablet device. The carrying handle is grippable by the hand of an associated user. The support stand apparatus and carrying handle apparatus may be provided individually without the other.

Abstract: The invention provides a removable device for securing and handling tarpaulins and other flexible sheet materials. The device can be attached to the tarpaulin anywhere along its edge but it is most conveniently employed at one or more available grommets. The device includes a base member a closure member and a hinge positioned there between to move the closure member from open to closed positions to secure the device to the tarpaulin. The base member includes a integral handle region for ease of carrying and securing the contents of the tarpaulin.

Abstract: The present invention is comprised of an elongate piece of first material having flexible qualities with a flexible strip of second, more rigid, and bendable material enclosed within the first material. The apparatus may be twist-tied around equipment for relatively easy transport.

Abstract: The present invention is comprised of an elongate piece of first material having flexible qualities with a flexible strip of second, more rigid, and bendable material enclosed within the first material. The apparatus may be twist-tied around equipment for relatively easy transport.

Abstract: A halo or ring system is described for holding cups for use with a large beverage cooler, such as those commonly used at sporting events. A first large ring has a diameter sized to fit around an upper portion of a beverage cooler, and a second ring is attached to the first ring. The second ring is sized to hold a stack of one or more cups for easy use with the beverage cooler.

Abstract: A device for attachment to sheet material such as a tarpaulin, pool cover or bag includes an elongated bar having first and second raised mounting surfaces as well as an open ended elongated sleeve for receiving the bar and a sheet of material positioned around the bar. The elongated sleeve also has a slit which extends from one open end of the sleeve to its other open end and which enables sheet material positioned around the bar and received in the sleeve to extend outwardly through the slit on opposite sides of the bar. The generally raised mounting surfaces are sized and configured to project outwardly from the bar through the slit when the bar is received in the sleeve so that the bar can be rigidly affixed to an object such as the side of a building, vehicle or a handle.

Abstract: The present invention is comprised of an elongate piece of first material having flexible qualities with a flexible strip of second, more rigid, and bendable material enclosed within the first material. The apparatus may be twist-tied around equipment, and the elongate piece of first material may have characteristics including soft, lightweight, and flexible.

Abstract: A high rise hose pack system for efficiently transporting a length of fire hose. The high rise hose pack system generally includes a main member having an elongated structure, a plurality of first support members attached to a first side of the main member, a plurality of second support members attached to a second side of the main member opposite of the first support members, a first strap attached to the first side of the main member and a second strap attached to the second side of the main member, wherein the first strap and the second strap are connectable to one another to secure a fire hose folded upon the main member. The first support members and the second support members are preferably comprised of a rigid structure to adequately support the sides of the folded fire hose. A roller is rotatably attached to at least one of the second straps to allow the folded fire hose to bend freely without the second strap frictionally engaging the upper surface of the folded fire hose.

Abstract: A drag strap having a dual handle system for allowing one or more persons to use the strap when dragging an injure person. The drag strap is preferably constructed of a high tensile strength woven nylon tape which is flexible and weather resistant. The drag strap includes an adjustable connector system for quick attachment and adaptability in securing the strap to an injured person.

Abstract: A one piece material carrying tool (37) having a handle (46C) at one end of said tool, and a material holder (44) at the other end of said tool. A material carrying tool having material holders (15A-15B) attached to adjusting arms (17A-17B) attached with a sliding means to fixed arms (18A-18B). Said fixed arms (18A-18B) are attached in between frame half's (19A-19B) so said arms (17A-17B) and (18A-18B) can pivot. Said frame half's (19A-19B) are fixed to a mount (21), said mount (21) is attached to a handle (22).

Abstract: A deer carcass transport assembly including a handle member to which are attached two U-shaped hooks in planar relationship, one leg of each hook secured to an end of the handle member, the legs of the U-shaped hook spaced apart sufficiently so as to engage the hind hock of the rear legs of a deer carcass so as to permit the hunter to drag the deer carcass, by means of the hind hooves, from the kill site to a suitable means of transportation.

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments are disclosed of devices and methods, which may aid in leaf and debris (or other particles) cleanup or transport sometimes used in conjunction with tarps and/or filling of garbage cans and garbage/leaf bags, etc. In an exemplary embodiment, a funneling apparatus generally includes a sheet having edges defining a perimeter. A stay may be disposed along at least one of the edges and at least partially along the perimeter of the sheet. The funneling apparatus may be reconfigurable between a first configuration in which the sheet is substantially flat and a second configuration in which the sheet is rolled into at least one funnel-like configuration. The stay may be operable for helping the sheet remain substantially flat for the first configuration of the funneling apparatus and/or for helping retain the funnel-like configuration for the second configuration of the funneling apparatus.

Abstract: A method of handling a high heat lighting bulb includes providing a pouch that has a substantially non-porous flexible outer skin portion and an inner lining material. The non-porous flexible outer skin portion is substantially sealed around the inner lining. A high heat lighting bulb having a bulb portion and a power connecting portion is provided and the pouch is opened to expose the inner lining. The inner lining forms a receptacle that is configured for receiving the bulb portion of the high heat lighting bulb therein when the pouch is opened.

Abstract: An apparatus may include an elongate piece of first material having flexible qualities with a flexible strip of second, more rigid, and bendable material enclosed within the first material. The apparatus may be twist-tied around equipment for relatively easy transport or may also be used to secure items in place.

Abstract: A caulk carrying device includes a plurality of compartments for holding tubes of caulk, a handle, and a cavity for receiving and holding a caulk gun. Preferably integrally molded from plastic, the carrying device may include a projection for piercing tubes of caulk and bores in the compartments that are centrally located to facilitate stacking of multiple carrying devices.

Abstract: A display table assembly for displaying an urn. The display table has a plurality of retractable legs and a table top. Swivably connected to the table top is an urn carriage so that the urn carriage may be rotated for display. The urn carriage has first, second, front, and back sidewalls that enclose an open interior that is of size and shape to receive an urn chest.

Abstract: A tray/cushion assembly (10) holds a drink container (13) positioned in a cup holder recess (14). Handles (16) and (17) facilitate the carrying of the cushion (10) as a tray. The tray may be an inflatable tray rolled up and housed in transport container when deflated. The container may be two parts coupled together.

Abstract: The Present Invention is for a chopstick that is hollow along its longitudinal axis. As such, it is a drinking straw that is constructed from a material sturdier than conventional drinking straws. As such, it has a top and a bottom end. The top end is used for holding and sipping. The bottom end is used to hold food and is immersed in liquid. An undesired effect of the dual use is that solid food could possible travel up the chopstick straw and become lodged therein. So, to prevent this from happening, a thin wire barrier is positioned across the bottom end. The wire barrier is used to deflect solid food from entering the solid straw along with the liquid.

Abstract: A bag made of water resistant paper or plastic for holding a “goopy” sandwich such as a hamburger, hot dog, etc while eating the same is fitted on the open end with a collar extending generally radially from the bag. The collar or drip plate is adapted to catch liquids, slurries, and small particles falling from the sandwich. The catchings are either retained on the collar or directed back into the bag where they either soak into the sandwich or run to the bottom of the bag. In either case, the drippings do not fall onto the diner, table, or floor.

Abstract: An apparatus may include an elongate piece of first material having flexible qualities with a flexible strip of second, more rigid, and bendable material enclosed within the first material. The apparatus may be twist-tied around equipment for relatively easy transport or may also be used to secure items in place.

Abstract: An apparatus may include an elongate piece of first material having flexible qualities with a flexible strip of second, more rigid, and bendable material enclosed within the first material. The apparatus may be twist-tied around equipment for relatively easy transport or may also be used to secure items in place.

Abstract: An adjustable game transporting device including a stick body and multiple interchangeable game fasteners is provided, wherein the interchangeable game fasteners, having the same or different configurations, which releasably attach to the stick body. The stick body has an adjustable length. A game fastener is attached to an extender that attaches to the stick body, and the stick body has receiving apertures for accepting the extender. The extender protrudes from the stick body a customizable distance corresponding to the size of the animal being secured and the distance selection of the user. The game fasteners can be released from the stick body and reattached to the stick body in the same or a different receiving aperture on the stick body allowing a user to customize the transporting device to the particular animal being secured.

Abstract: A high rise hose pack system for efficiently transporting a length of fire hose. The high rise hose pack system generally includes a main member having an elongated structure, a plurality of first support members attached to a first side of the main member, a plurality of second support members attached to a second side of the main member opposite of the first support members, a first strap attached to the first side of the main member and a second strap attached to the second side of the main member, wherein the first strap and the second strap are connectable to one another to secure a fire hose folded upon the main member. The first support members and the second support members are preferably comprised of a rigid structure to adequately support the sides of the folded fire hose. A roller is rotatably attached to at least one of the second straps to allow the folded fire hose to bend freely without the second strap frictionally engaging the upper surface of the folded fire hose.

Abstract: A caulk carrying device includes a plurality of compartments for holding tubes of caulk, a handle, and a cavity for receiving and holding a caulk gun. Preferably integrally molded from plastic, the carrying device may include a projection for piercing tubes of caulk and bores in the compartments that are centrally located to facilitate stacking of multiple carrying devices.

Abstract: The present invention is comprised of an elongate piece of first material having flexible qualities with a flexible strip of second, more rigid, and bendable material enclosed within the first material. The apparatus may be twist-tied around equipment for relatively easy transport.

Abstract: The present invention is an apparatus and method for bundling and carrying snow ski equipment. The present invention is comprised of an elongate piece of first material having flexible qualities with a flexible strip of second, more rigid, and bendable material enclosed within the first material. The apparatus may be twist-tied around ski equipment for relatively easy transport.

Abstract: A wearable book. A wearable book, comprising a plurality of pages and a loop adapted for encircling a body portion for attaching said pages to the body, is provided. The pages are preferably bound together at one edge and preferably are of substantially the same size. The loop preferably has at least about 50% elasticity for stretching the loop over a second body portion such as a hand having a substantially larger circumference than a first body portion such as a wrist, and thereafter snugly circumferentially contacting the first body portion to secure the book in place.

Abstract: A carrier for a scuba tank or other cylindrical bottle comprises two cylindrical handles connected by a looped rope, the rope passing slidably through one of the handles. The scuba tank is supported by the ropes and carried by one handle looped through the rope. The handles may also be used to chock the tank against rolling in a vehicle, by placing the tank next to one handle and sliding the other handle up against the tank.

Abstract: An improved carrier apparatus for use by fire fighters to carry fire hose and to serve as a personnel carrier includes an elongate bottom, a first end wall connected to the bottom and first and second opposed and spaced apart side walls connected to the bottom and to the first end wall. A second fire hose retaining end wall is movably connected to the first side wall for removable connection to the second end wall. A gap is formed between a lower edge of the second end wall and the elongate bottom when the second end wall is removably fastened to the second side wall to permit water and debris to pass out through the gap while preventing the fire hose from falling out of the carrier prematurely.

Abstract: A dual-purpose device that can be used to both carry a pair of skis and be used to lock skis. The device has a main line with looped ends, and a second line attached to a midsection of the main line having one exterior looped end. One of the looped ends of the main line is slipped over a pair of skis behind a foot support, and second line is wrapped about the skis and the other looped end of the main line is passed through the second line exterior loop, and can be draped over a shoulder of a user and held by a user's hand like a handle. Moving the handle raises and lowers the position of the skis. The skis are supported in a vertical position behind and separated from the user's back where the main line further acts as a cushion between the user's back and the skis. An adjustably positioned shoulder pad can be used to further cushion the main line from the user's shoulder.

Abstract: A tool for assisting in the latching and unlatching of boot buckles has an elongated member, an opening at a forward end for receiving an end of a tensioning lever therein, and a loop, for engaging a pair of ski boots such that a single, small compact tool can be used as both a latching tool and a boot carrier.

Abstract: The present invention is an apparatus and method for bundling and carrying snow ski equipment. The present invention is comprised of an elongate piece of first material having flexible qualities with a flexible strip of second, more rigid, and bendable material enclosed within the first material. The apparatus may be twist-tied around ski equipment for relatively easy transport.

Abstract: A handguard comprises a key holder component and a purse component fastened to, and separable from, each other. Each component fits in a user's hand, and when used while carrying a plastic shopping bag, protects the hand from irritation etc. caused by heavily laden bags. Key holder component has a back piece and front piece stitched together to form a key compartment between them, the key compartment being open at its top edge, but closed by a flap on the back piece. Purse component has two members stitched together to form a purse compartment, which is open at the top and closed by fasteners inside the purse compartment. Each component has fasteners on their outer surfaces which fasten the key holder component to the purse component. The preferred fasteners are hook and loop fasteners. Key holder compartment has a key ring retained inside by a strap that slides through an opening at the key compartment bottom. A snap hook or D-ring is secured towards the other end of the strap by a fastener.

Abstract: A flexible tote strap for luggage and other portable articles includes an elongate strap which is attached at its opposite ends to the article to be supported by the strap. A buckle having first and second elements wherein each element includes a loop through which the strap is fitted and first and second connector rings through which the strap is looped coact to permit conversion of the strap from a single elongate support member for th e article to a three layer or five layer foreshortened support for the article. Permutations of the positioning of the ring elements and buckle elements as well as variable strap configurations are disclosed. The article or luggage is, thus, convertible between a shoulder strap and a handle type construction.

Abstract: A plastic bag transport device 10 including an upper arm member 20 and a lower arm member 40 operatively connected together on one end by an intermediate unit 13 and further provided with a latch unit 14 on the other end to define an enclosure that is dimensioned to receive the handles 100 of a plurality of plastic bags. The handles 100 are supported in a staggered fashion on the lower arm member 40 and the upper arm member 20 forms the hand grip portion of the device 10.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for bundling and carrying snow ski equipment is disclosed. The present invention is comprised of an elongate piece of first material having flexible qualities with a flexible strip of second, more rigid, and bendable material enclosed within the first material. The apparatus can be twist-tied around the ski equipment for relatively easy transport.

Abstract: An article carrier adapted for carrying a pillow includes a flexible sheet of material which defines two slotted openings adjacent to opposed edges of the material. Two flexible carrying elements are connected to the material adjacent to the slotted openings. A pillow or other item can be placed onto the material and the material folded in a predetermined manner with carrying elements extending through the slotted openings so that the pillow or other item is retained within the carrier while the carrier is held by the carrying elements. Pillows of different sizes can be accommodated by folding the material of the article carrier in different ways.

Abstract: A wheel bag for an in-line skate has an upper opening, two opening edges containing a constrict band, which has two ends extending out of one end and connected with a position fastener movable along the band, and then with a male fastener or a female fastener. Then two wheel bags can contain therein two wheel units of a pair of in-line skates and be constricted by the position fastener, with the male fastener of one wheel bag engaging with the female fastener of the other wheel bag. Then the two wheel bags with the wheel units of a pair of skates can be carried on a hand or a shoulder. Or the two wheel bags can contain a pair of shoes instead of a pair of skates when the skates are worn for skating. Or a user can wear the skates with the wheel bags covered on the wheel units and walk on the ground or upstairs or downstairs safely without sliding.

Abstract: A handling aid for lifting and transporting loads is provided having a handle (1) and a bracket (2) with longitudinal slots (13; 14) into which interchangeable securing or lifting elements (16, 27) can be readily and quickly inserted. The bracket can be formed from two halves extending from the vertex of the bracket to opposed ends of the handle, and each of the two bracket halves can be provided with at least one introduction opening and a corresponding longitudinal slot. The retaining or lifting elements can be sling chains, hooks, and gripping tools.

Abstract: The invention provides a carrier for hot baking dishes and the like having two movable handles (16) and two fixed handles (12b). With the fixed handles (12b) the apparatus can be lifted and moves using two hands. The movable handles (16) are pivotally connected to the base members (10) thus allowing them to be moved to an upright, carrying position and a lowered, loading position. With movable handles (16) in the carrying position the apparatus can be carried using only one hand. In the lowered position the movable handles (16) are positioned to provide finger access to both the flanges of a dish sitting on the carrier and to the fixed handles of the carrier. Therefore, with movable handles (16) in the down position, dishes can be loaded onto and off of the apparatus. Also, food can be added to or removed from the dish thereon.

Abstract: A tote tray with a carrying handle has a number of openings in its upper surface. Held securely within each opening is a rigid receptacle having an open top and closed sides and bottom. A belt clip is connected along one side so that the receptacle can be clipped to the belt for a worker to carry about a readily available supply of small items such as fasteners on the job. A supply of various styles and sizes of small items is conveniently carried to the job site in the tote tray, and whatever is needed is then clipped to the belt for as long as required. The tote tray is supplied with a belt clip engaging element adjacent each opening. The belt clip is springably engaged thereto when the receptacle is inserted into the opening. This provides more secure holding of the receptacle in the tray.

Abstract: A carrier is disclosed for use by a person for carrying a load which is to be carried in an essentially horizontal condition. The carrier is shaped so that, in use, it provides a base for supporting the base of the load being carried, and includes a handle or loop which is located, in use, essentially centrally above the load. The carrier is in the form of a bag, which is sufficiently large at its lower end to accommodate the load to be carried in its essentially horizontal condition. The bag is provided with holes or cut-out portions dimensioned and positioned so as to receive the corners or other projecting portions of the load for stabilizing the load in its essentially horizontal condition. A method for making such a carrier, from an existing carrier bag, is also provided.

Abstract: A handle made of a rigid material has an opening for insertion of four fingers of a user's hand, with nodules separating grooves spaced therein for the fingers. An outer bottom part of the handle has a row of nodules which serve as knuckles, to enable the user to defend himself or herself therewith against a physical attack. An outer upper part of the handle has a groove to receive and lift a handle portion of a bag and two hooks are provided at end portions of the handle for lifting bags thereby.