Abstract: A system for holding a device. The system may include a first securing member and a second securing member respectively located at a first end and a second end of the device holding apparatus. The system may also include where each of the first securing member and the second securing member further includes a first securing member portion and a second securing member portion that define a loop configured to receive a respective corner of a device. The system may also include a bottom support strap connecting the first securing member and the second securing member. The system may also include a first upper support strap connected to the first securing member. Further, the system may include a second upper support strap connected to the second securing member.

Abstract: There is provided a guard for an in-line roller skate, which includes an elongated member defining a wheel receiving channel. The channel has a bottom and a pair of opposed sidewalls, which extend upwardly from the bottom terminating in a remote edge. The remote edge of the sidewalls define a wheel insertion opening to receive wheels of an in-line roller skate. At least one transverse roller is positioned across the channel near the remote edge of the sidewalls.

Abstract: An adjustable clamping device for mechanical and electrical connection to sides of a conductor includes a first clamping member having a first base and a first arm, a second clamping member having a second base and a second arm, and a coupling member configured to adjustably couple the first clamping member with the second clamping member such that the first arm is spaced from the second arm by a desired distance. The coupling member is also configured to prevent decoupling of the first clamping member from the second clamping member.

Abstract: The connector includes a base and at least two pot engaging parts extending from the base. Each of the engaging parts has a surface adapted to face the wall of a pot, a first engaging member extending in a plane substantially parallel to, but spaced from, the engaging part surface, and two second engaging members extending in a direction opposite to the direction of the first part. The second engaging members are spaced from the first engaging member such that the wall of a pot may be situated between the first engaging member, on the one hand, and the two second engaging members, on the other hand. The second engaging members each have a pot wall contact portion. The contact portion of each of the second engaging members is inclined toward the first engaging member and away from the engaging part surface to accommodate the curvature of a pot wall.

Abstract: The multiple pot carry device provides for carrying multiple plant pots with one hand, with substantially automatic pot lip engagement retained until released by a user. Ease of pot engagement and disengagement are key features of the device. The device is not limited to three clamps pivotally suspended from the carry bar. Clamps are substantially automatic in engagement and disengagement with pot lips.

Abstract: A PVC primer and glue can caddy for carrying and keeping together a can of PVC primer and a can of glue comprises horizontal base with two circular shaped indentures to accommodate the cans, a vertical stand with a handle and two slit shaped apertures. The caddy also has a strap with a hook portion and a loop portion that is slid through the slit apertures forming a closed loop attachment for the cans while placed in the circular indentures and a recessed screw is also provided for attaching the horizontal base to the vertical stand.

Abstract: A shoe, boot and skate holder includes a handle, a stem extending from the handle, and a locking mechanism operatively connected to the stem. An eyelet rod is releasably lockable in the locking mechanism. The eyelet rod is insertable through eyelets of a shoe, boot or skate, and is lockable in the locking mechanism to retain the shoe, boot or skate in the holder.

Abstract: Devices and methods are provided for detachably securing cans for use in plumbing, painting, construction, and home improvement. The devices are configured for mounting a structure such as a ladder, scaffold, bench, tool box, saw horse, table, railing, pipe, wood, lumber, metal, or plastic support or other object and further configured for detachably securing cans, such as cans containing PVC glue or primer for a plumber's use. In one device, the securing members have two arms configured to be arranged in an open state for receiving the can with substantially zero insertion force. In that device, the arms have end portions with latching members configured to join together in a first engagement position with the can. In a closed state, the latching members are in a partially overlapping configuration that pulls the arms tightly around the circumference of the can and thereby supplies a compression fit with high pull-apart strength.

Abstract: The embodiment of this invention is disclosed, which describes a device to carry two cans at one time in a secure fashion. This invention allows the user of the device to carry either pint or quart sized cans to any site in a secure fashion. It rests on a base, which will allow the user to lay it on a level surface. The cans themselves are securely fastened to the device using a spring, which is located between the bottom of a handle and the top surface of a clamp. A T-handle allows the user to carry the device from site to site.

Abstract: A hand-held carrier for manually carrying parabolic skis and associated ski poles, the carrier having a double open-ended molded plastic receptacle having a bottom wall, first and second side walls extending up from the bottom wall and a partition wall disposed between the side walls. The walls of the receptacle define first and second elongated compartments each sized especially for holding a section of a parabolic ski and its associated ski-boot binding hardware. First and second molded plastic closures are pivotally coupled to opposing upper portions of the receptacle, for respectively closing the first and second compartments. The closures include integral handle sections which come together to form a single carrying handle when the closures are pivoted to close the compartments.

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: A tool suspension rack includes an elongated flat rack body having two opposite end portions and two opposite sides, a handgrip formed on one of the two end portions of the rack body, a plurality of coupling bars formed on each of the two sides of the rack body, and two juxtaposed upright clamping pieces each having a first end portion formed on the rack body and a second end portion formed with an arcuate limiting flange facing each other.

Abstract: A tool rack includes a body having a head portion and a board extending from the head portion, the board having two rails extending from two sides thereof so that a plurality of connectors are slidably mounted to the two rails. Each of the connectors has two plates and each of the plates has a recess defined therein so that a tool is received in the recesses of the two plates. A stop member is connected to the free end of the board and blocks the two rails to prevent the connectors from being removed from the rails. A limit member is mounted to the board so as to keep the tools on the connectors from being removed.

Abstract: A substrate aligner for a substrate carrier or cassette including an engagement assembly for moving and maintaining one or more substrates into an aligned position when closed, and an actuator assembly for opening and closing the engagement assembly. In one embodiment, the engagement assembly includes front and back engagement assemblies for mounting at opposite corners of the housing to thereby interface opposite comers of the substrates. Each engagement assembly preferably includes a roller for interfacing a corresponding edge of each the substrates, where the front assembly includes two rollers for interfacing front edges and adjacent side edges, and the back engagement assembly includes two rollers for interfacing the back edges and the opposite side edges of the substrates. In this manner, the engagement assembly interfaces all four edges of each substrate to thereby manipulate and maintain the substrates into a substantially aligned position when closed.

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 carrier (10) for skates (12) and other articles comprising an elongate upstanding member (14). A structure (16) on a lower end of the elongate upstanding member (14), is for holding a pair of skates (12) and other articles in a side-by-side hang down relationship. A facility (18) on an upper end of the elongate upstanding member (14), in a first instance is for grasping by a hand (20) of a person (22), so as to transport the pair of skates (12) and other articles. In a second instance the facility (18) is for hanging, such as on a pole (24) in a closet (26), to allow the pair of skates (12) and other articles to be stored for future use.

Abstract: An organizer which includes a body formed with a cavity and ribs which divide the cavity into two or more chambers. The organizer further includes a number of partitions which are perpendicular to the ribs so as to define a number of chambers. The organizer includes a permanent divider which extends perpendicular to the ribs and which is permanently connected to, or formed with, the body the ribs of the organizer. The organizer additionally includes a cover which is hingedly engaged to the body. A latch mechanism is mounted on the cover and partially extends through the cover for reversibly connecting the cover to the body through the engagement of a portion of the latch mechanism with said permanent divider.

Abstract: An apparatus for carrying bags having a bag handle has a hand gripable handle member, a vertical support member attached to the hand gripable handle member and a bag supporting member attached to the vertical support member distal the hand gripable handle member. A first bag handle restriction member and a second bag handle restriction member are attached to the bag supporting member. A first attachment member is attached to a gripable handle first end and a second attachment member is attached to a gripable handle second end. A third attachment member is releasably attached to a bag supporting member first end and a fourth attachment member is releasably attached to a bag supporting member second end. There is a support strap member to assist the user to carry heavy loads on the shopping bag handle grip. The support strap is slidingly connected in a port of the first attachment member and in a port of the second attachment member. A first stop member is attached to the one end of the support strap member.

Abstract: An attache case size, portable rack is fabricated from spaced, vertical supports and spaced shelves, for holding containers. A key entry system is provided which may be used to codify the material stored in the container. A multiple lock locking system of two-element locks, with one lock element of each two-element lock mounted on the rack and the second lock element of each two-element lock mounted on the container functions to define discrete container parking spaces on the rack. The same lock elements that define a container parking space combine with lock elements on the container for locking the container in the parking space defined by those lock elements.

Abstract: A device for the carrying of artworks, such as oil paintings, prints and the like for the transportation thereof. A base for receiving the artwork thereon. At least two adjustable clamps are carried by the base for clamping respective opposite edges of the artwork. In this manner, the artwork is secured to the base without either being touched or damaged thereby. Each of the clamps is selectively moveable along respective axes. This permits the precise positioning of the respective clamps to be selectively adjusted to accommodate artworks of various sizes and shapes. Preferably a stationary clamp is also carried by the base.

Abstract: In-line skates comprise a boot, an inverted longitudinal channel secured to the sole of the boot and rollers rotatably mounted in the channels. The invention comprises a body having two laterally spaced pockets each having side supports dimensioned to engage opposite sides of the skate channel to hold the boots side-by-side and having a hook to hook around one of the rollers (preferably the forward-most roller). The forward ends of the pocket-forming portions are connected by a transverse member to which a carrying handle is attached. A retainer is resiliently attached to the body to apply pressure to the boots to prevent them from popping out of the pockets.

Abstract: A carrier (20) for surveyor's equipment has two spaced-apart walls (23 and 25) providing a passageway (21) above and below spacers (29' and 29) respectively, for stacking laths (27) therethrough. A plunger (31) operates in two vertical slots (47 and 47') in walls (23 and 25) and exerts downward pressure on laths (27) under pressure of springs (49 and 49'), thus preventing the laths (27) from slipping out during use. Springs (49 and 49') are housed in triangular frames and are covered by plates 44. The carrier has a bin formed by curved wall (90) for holding hubs and guinnes (18) and pockets (77) for holding nails, tacks, a hand-held radio, etc. Rubber pads (63) hold the prism rod securely for long distance carrying, and clips 65 for temporary short distance carrying. An easy to grasp handle (72) and shoulder strap (70) provide comfortable means for carrying the device by hand and on one's shoulder.

Abstract: A device for transporting a pair of shoes is disclosed which can be utilized to display the shoes as well. The shoe transporting device includes a base adapted to receive the heels of the pair of shoes and to support the pair of shoes in a generally vertical orientation. It also includes a vertical divider extending upwardly of the base and terminating in a shoe carrying handle at a point remote from the base. The shoe transporting device further includes a releasable retainer associated with the vertical divider for retaining shoes in the generally vertical orientation. In a preferred embodiment, the releasable retainer comprises a pair of resilient clips disposed on the vertical divider intermediate the base and the shoe carrying handle.

Abstract: A ski boot carrier comprises a double loop structure defined by a cord forming a first loop for looping through the buckles of a pair of adjacent ski boots, and a strap forming a second loop for looping over the arm of a skier for carrying the boots, leaving the hand of the arm free to grasp or carry other articles and the like.

Abstract: A carrier for empty beverage containers including a plurality of vertical tubes within a housing, a cover for the housing, a slidable door at the bottom of the housing to permit discharge of empty beverage containers from the tubes, and spaces between the tubes for permitting ventilation within the housing.

Abstract: Each ski boot of a pair will have a toe notch and a heel notch so that each pair of boots will have four notches. Boot carriers have four rigid members which fit into the four notches on ski boots. The members engaging the heel notches are connected to one end of an elastic assembly, and the member connecting to the toe notches are connected to the other end of an elastic assembly. The elastic assembly between the soles of the two boots will pull the boots so that they are held together at the soles. A handle is connected to the members engaged in the notches at one end to provide for a carrier for the boots.

Abstract: A shoe carrier comprising a housing adapted to receive the rear quarter portions of a pair of shoes, and an insert member having a pair of shoe engaging portions each insertable within the rear quarter portion of one shoe projecting toward the insole. A carrying strap, having a pair of ends attached to the insert member between the shoe engaging portions and extending slidably through the top of the housing, enables the insert member and a pair of shoes engaged thereby to be drawn into the housing through an open housing bottom. When the shoes are in the housing, the heel portions of their soles are engageable by the inner surfaces of the housing ends which retain the shoes in engagement with the insert member.

Abstract: An article carrier especially useful for supporting and carrying paper grocery bags includes a rigid, substantially planar upright member and a pair of rigid, substantially planar support members. The support members are hinged to a bottom end of the upright member and are independently movable between raised and lowered positions. When both of the support members are in the lowered position, a contacting edge surface defined by one of the support members contacts a mating contacting edge surface defined by the other support member and a contacting edge surface defined by the bottom of the upright member contacts both of the support members. The mutual contact between the support member contacting surfaces the contact between the support members and the upright member contacting surface retains the support members perpendicular to the upright member under load without need for additional linkages between the upright member and the support members.

Abstract: A foldable clutch or caddy for carrying elongated objects such as skis, ski poles and the like which can be readily folded and tucked away in a pocket when not in use comprises a main body of pliable fabric or other material which wraps around a first set of objects such as skis, and an auxiliary flap of material for wrapping around a second set of objects such as ski poles. One or more looped ribbons stitched to the main body form carrying handles. Various patches of hook and loop fastener material attached at strategic locations on the main body and flap combine to provide various forms of closure in both carrying and folded mode of the clutch.

Abstract: A support for tostadas comprises a framework having spaced, parallel, upright frame members spanned by vertically spaced shelves joined at corresponding ends to the frame members. The shelves have free edges provided with retainer flaps having footed portions at their opposite ends which are of such length as to bear against the lower shelf and form a barrier to a tostada's sliding off such lower shelf.

Abstract: A carrier for returnable beverage containers such as metal cans of aluminum or the like and bottles which includes a plurality of substantially rigid tubes connected together by clips or other connectors to form the carrier. Each of the tubes is vertically elongated to receive a plurality of vertically oriented containers in stacked relation. Carrying handle structure is attached to the carrier to enable it to be easily carried and the bottom ends of the tubes have a retainer which can be rendered ineffective to enable the returned containers to be discharged by gravity from the lower ends of the tubes thereby enabling a plurality of returnable containers to be easily returned to the point of purchase for refund of a deposit with the modular construction of the tubes and the interconnecting clip arrangements enabling variation in the capacity of the carrier.

Abstract: A carrier for printed circuit boards formed of a substantially rectangular configuration having a pair of spaced apart opposing panels coupled between a pair of skeletal wire frames. Coupling devices are provided for adjustably coupling corresponding ends of each of the panels to the frames to thereby permit adjustment of the spacing between the panels. A plurality of spaced apart elongated guides are correspondingly formed on the panels for receiving opposing edges of circuit boards which are supported between the panels. Support devices are integrally formed at the opposing ends of each of the frames for providing a variety of types of supports for the carrier. At the same time, the support devices are utilized for providing an interlocking relationship between adjacent carriers for permitting vertical stacking of the carriers.

Abstract: A flat wrap sheet of flexible material is provided with a pair of flaps adapted to extend through openings in the wrap sheet when it is folded around a pair of skis and a pair of poles. The flaps form retaining enclosures for the skis and poles and fasten in place to snugly retain the skis and poles in position. Hand grip portions extending from the ends of the wrap sheet provide a hand grip when the skis and poles are in the carrying position.

Abstract: A carrier for a pair of skates, such as roller skates or ice skates or the like, wherein the skates have a shoe supported on a wheeled plate, and a jump bar spaced from the bottom of the plate, the carrier including a support or carrying bar extending from a pair of upper and lower spaced flanges with an adjustable bar between the flanges for securely gripping the skates between the plate and the jump bar thereof.

Abstract: A rollerskate carrier is disclosed, including an extensible member having flexible wheel retainers which, subsequent to an initial positioning of the member, permits a pair of rollerskates to be quickly and conveniently inserted and removed from the carrier in a single manual motion. The carrier is lightweight and fully adjustable, thereby accommodating virtually all wheel sizes and rollerskate styles.

Abstract: A jar carrier including a frame, legs extending downwardly therefrom, a pair of handles secured to the top of the frame, a plurality of lipped, U-shaped openings defined by the frame for reception of jars therein, and U-shaped retaining members pivotally mounted at each of the openings to pivot downwardly and retain jars within the openings.

Abstract: A carrier for releasably receiving, retaining, carrying and hanging a pair of roller skates includes a C-shaped handle having upper and lower leg portions which overlie each other and which extend substantially in a common plane. The upper leg portion is of sufficient size relative to the size of one's hand to effectively distribute the load of a pair of roller skates across the width of one's hand. The lower leg portion is provided with an opening through which a shaft extends in a direction substantially perpendicular to at least a part of the lower leg portion. Opposite end regions of the shaft project from opposite sides of the opening. Two separate pairs of hook-shaped arm members are carried on opposite end regions of the shaft. Each pair includes arm members located on opposite sides of the C-shaped handle for engaging a rear axle of a skate.

Abstract: By providing a novelly configured wheel-engaging stand portion adjustably spaced from a similarly configured, spring-biased wheel-engaging clamping portion, the combination being joined by a shaft having a handle at the extremity thereof remote from the stand portion, a roller skate carrier is provided that is self-standing, easy to load and unload and can accommodate any existing roller skate, including those with rear stops, toe stops or both.