Abstract: Disclosed is a device for carrying a hose or other tubular member. The device includes a first base member releasably connected to a second base member. The first and second base members operate to form a plurality of openings sized to receive a length of hose or other tubular member. The plurality of openings may be configured to permit charging of the hose without removing the hose from therein. The device may include a locking mechanism for selectively securing the first base member to the second base member. The locking mechanism may define a handle for supporting the device. The locking mechanism may further include a handle release for selectively unlocking the locking mechanism.

Abstract: Golf tee markers (1) which are easily picked-up, placed into the ground and stacked. Also, a pickup and placement cylinder (13) for use with the markers (1); a transport and storage tube (29) for use with the markers (1); a transport and storage cabinet for use with the markers (1) and storage tubes (29); and a mowing tractor attachment for pickup and placement of the markers (1).

Abstract: A lawn care device includes a first generally flat member. A second generally flat member is hingedly connected along a first predetermined side edge thereof to a first predetermined side edge of such first generally flat member. A third generally flat member is hingedly connected along a first predetermined side edge thereof to a second predetermined side edge of such first generally flat member. An aperture is formed closely adjacent to a predetermined top edge of such first generally flat member and disposed therethrough. A first cut out portion is formed along a second predetermined side edge of such second generally flat member for alignment with such aperture. A second cut out portion is formed along a second predetermined side edge of such third generally flat member for alignment with such aperture.

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 improved book holding device is disclosed that enables a user to carry a plurality of books as well as related articles such as electronic devices, calculators, cell phones, electronic organizers, PDAs, digital music players and the like. The apparatus features an “x” shaped sheeted material having elongated straps. One of the straps carries a larger pouch that has a length that is about equal to or greater than the half of the length of its strap. Smaller pouches can be provided for holding smaller articles.

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 for carrying a laptop computer. The apparatus comprises an elongated strip for wrapping around such laptop computer. Such elongated strip having a predetermined length and a predetermined width and formed of a preselected material. There is a hook and loop attachment for securing a first end of such elongated strip to another portion of the elongated strip after the elongated strip has enclosed such laptop computer. A handle member is securely attached to a second end of the elongated strip. The handle member has a slotted portion disposed closely adjacent where the handle member is securely attached to the second end of the elongated strip. The elongated strip passes through the slotted portion of the handle member as the elongated strip encircles such preselected object to be carried.

Abstract: A mattress cover envelops a mattress in order to protect the mattress during moving and storage and has a body member that has a pair of faces joined by left and right side portions and a bottom portion forming an interior space with closed bottom, closed sides, and an open top. A flap extends upwardly from one of the faces and is releasably attachable to the other face in order to provide closure to the cover once a mattress is held therein. Side flaps extend from each side portion to provide added protection to the mattress. A strap extends along the bottom and up a section of each side portion. Loops on the ends of the strap provide carrying handles for the movers.

Abstract: A bucket lifting device for facilitating lifting and tipping of a bucket to empty the contents of the bucket includes a sleeve receiving a bottom end of the bucket, wherein the sleeve extends around a portion of the bucket. A handle is coupled to the sleeve. The handle is graspable to facilitate lifting and tipping of the bucket when the sleeve receives the bottom end of the bucket.

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 tool is provided for minimizing operator bending while lifting an elongated circular object, such as lengths of pipe. With one hand, the operator manipulates a slidable pin while grasping the tool handle. The slidable pin allows a rotatable grapple to move outward from the tool for positioning about the object, and, alternatively, to return the grapple toward the tool and secure the grapple in a position across from a positioning member, the grapple and positioning member being shaped to closely receive the object and hold the object between the grapple and the positioning member. A biasing element forces the slidable pin toward the rotatable grapple, the grapple being configured to receive the pin and be held in a position opposite the positioning member.

Abstract: A bag holder including a main enclosure body for practically enclosing a space shaped and configured to hold bags by their handles, the space being essentially surrounded by the main enclosure body, the main enclosure body having two ends proximate to each other which are separated by a gap and a retractable clip member connected to a first one of the main enclosure body ends and being capable to extend to and engage the second end such that engagement of the clip with the second end completes the enclosure formed by the main enclosure body, wherein the clip member is selectively positioned by the user as to open or close the gap. A method of using the bag is also disclosed.

Abstract: A portable propane tank carrier system is provided which includes a tank carrier, stabilizer ring, and tank neck cover. The tank carrier includes a rectangular main tank cover panel, and upper and lower radial sidewall panel. The tank carrier closely conforms to the shape of a portable propane tank while providing an upper opening adapted to receive a neck portion of the tank and a lower opening adapted to receive a tank base ring portion of the tank. The stabilizer rings may be attached to the bottom of the tank carrier to prevent the tank from tipping over.

Abstract: A pair of handles is strapped or screwed to a load, such as a used furnace to allow it to be picked up and carried more readily. Each handle projects above the top edge of the load and is connected to an elongated member that is flat against one side of the load. The elongated members may also be screwed to the load. In one embodiment, the bars have an upstanding rib for reinforcement and three slots for threading webbing straps through. In another embodiment, the elongated members are essentially lengths of angle iron with handles attached to the upper ends and the two legs of the elongated members fit along a corner edge of the load.

Abstract: A bucket lifting apparatus includes a bucket that has a bottom wall and a peripheral wall. A coupler includes a post. A lower handle is attached to the post. A plurality of arms each has a first end and second end. Each of the first ends is attached to the post. Each of the first and second lateral sides has at least one arm attached thereto. Each of the arms is arcuate. At least one loop is attached to one of the second ends. At least one strap is attached to one of the second ends. The at least one strap has a free end is removably extendable through the at least one loop. The peripheral wall of the bucket is abutted against the arms and the straps are extended around the bucket. The straps are extended through the loops and the bucket is lifted with the coupler.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a strap comprising a plurality of handle strips, wherein each handle strip forming the plurality comprises a handling element, e.g., a loop, whereby a user can grasp the handle strip; and an anchor strip, wherein the anchor strip secures the plurality of handle strips to a receptacle.

Abstract: An adjustable carry strap and handle for facilitating the lifting of an object, such as a roll of material. The carry strap and handle has an elongated and substantially planar strap. Coupling portions are provided on the strap to enable the carry strap and handle to attach to itself when looping around an object to be carried, to a second carry strap and handle, or to another device. A handle is provided on the carry strap and handle to facilitate comfortable carrying by a user of the object to be carried. The handle is initially coplanar with the carry strap and handle, but folds into a substantially upright position when in use for increased comfort and safety for the user.

Abstract: A holder for a concrete slurry hose connectable to support a hose for dispensing a slurry at an elevated location such as at the top of a wall. The holder comprises an elongated body which is to be supported at the top of the wall. The body includes a pair of straps which would be secured to the hose some spaced distance from the dispensing end of the hose. The lower end of the body includes a pair of handles. These handles are to be grasped and used by a human to facilitate movement of the body to various locations along the wall.

Abstract: A slain animal transporting device has a series of elongated flexible members each having a slip knot at one end to snugly secure about any variety of body parts of a slain animal, and a user loop at an opposite end which, depending upon the terrain and thus most efficient angle of pull, directly attaches to a wrist, torso or shoulder of at least one user/sportsman. When the user loop is strapped about the wrist, the angle of pull is relatively low which is ideal for smooth terrain. When the user loop is strapped about the torso or shoulder of the sportsman, the angle of pull is greater and thus more ideal for rough terrain such as dense wooded areas. The elongated flexible members are easily coiled for compact storage thus providing easy transportation amongst the portable gear of the mobile sportsman. The straps can be arranged in parallel, enabling multiple sportsmen to drag a single slain animal, or, any number of straps can be slip knotted end-to-end to create a single and extra long transporting device.

Abstract: A semi-disposable bag handle device provides ease of carrying several bags with loop handles. A user may place the bag handle device through the loop handles of bags and then close the bag handle device to secure the loop handles within the confines of the bag handle device. The end or ends of the bag handle device may be adjusted to secure the bag handle device in a closed loop to secure or retain the bags on the bag handle device.

Abstract: A handle conversion device for facilitating movement of a wheeled object which includes a preexisting handle with a grip member having a longitudinal axis positioned in a plane substantially perpendicular to a desired direction of movement. The handle conversion device includes a hand grip, a neck and an attachment portion. The hand grip includes a longitudinal axis orientated substantially perpendicular to the plane occupied by the grip member of the preexisting handle, and substantially within the plane defined by the forward and rearward movement of the wheeled object. The attachment portion includes a hook member and a retention member which, in combination, act to releasably retain the grip member of the preexisting handle, to controllably maintain the substantially perpendicular relationship of the hand grip for the handle conversion device to the preexisting handle.

Abstract: A supporting structure for vehicles that have an expandable room. Telescoping double tube extension beams are secured to the vehicle structure and combined with hydraulic extension cylinders to move the extendable room from the retracted to the extended position and back again. The inner tube of each extension beam is connected to the outer wall of the extendable room using a pivot connector that includes a mounting plate which has extending from it spaced apart support plates that provide bearing surfaces to support a journal. The journal has a transverse opening extending through it between the support plates, and a connecting member is used to attach the inner tube to the journal and therefore to the room mounting plate.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for enhancing an applause is described. The present invention acts as a container for food or beverages and once the food or beverage is consumed may be converted into an apparatus to enhance an applause or boo. One embodiment of the present invention is an apparatus for holding a beverage container. The apparatus for holding the beverage container has a top, a bottom, and at least two sidewall sections which may be selectively detached and assembled with matching components. The device may be selectively adjustable to accommodate containers of various sizes and shapes. By detaching the sidewall sections in at least one place the sidewall sections may be open and closed. The open and closing motion may be done such that when the sidewall sections are closed upon one another they hit to make an audible sound.

Abstract: A game pull device having a handle which is of cylindrical construction. The first and second retainer channels are laterally disposed within the handle construction, and include an attachment element conveyed and fixed respectively thereto. The attachment element is made of nylon rope material having a predetermined tensile strength, and configured to terminate as a closed loop fastener or terminus, so as to form a single integrated game pull device. The handle of the deer pull also includes a gripping layer surrounding the cylindrically shaped element with the inclusion of an adhesive layer therebetween.

Abstract: Multiple handle-type bags, particularly plastic grocery bags, may be gathered for carrying and transportation by utilizing a flattened flexible strap with loop portions at its opposite ends. The strap is inserted through the collected handle openings of the bags to draw the handles together and, then, one end of the strap is inserted through the loop portion of the other strap end to close and cinch the other strap end about the handles. The bags may then be manually carried as a group by grasping the loop portion of the one strap end either within the fingers of user's hands or about the user's wrist.

Abstract: A handle and strap for use with a tool storage bag is disclosed. The handle is uniquely formed into the strap and is made for carrying heavy loads. The handle is also reinforced.

Abstract: A game pull device having a handle which is of cylindrical construction. The first and second retainer channels are laterally disposed within the handle construction, and include an attachment element conveyed and fixed respectively thereto. The attachment element is made of nylon rope material having a predetermined tensile strength, and configured to terminate as a closed loop fastener or terminus, so as to form a single integrated game pull device. The handle of the deer pull also includes a gripping layer surrounding the cylindrically shaped element with the inclusion of an adhesive layer therebetween.

Abstract: An apparatus adapted for securing and carrying box-shaped cargo, that allows the ready transportation of boxes through airports, train stations, bus terminals, and all other like applications. The apparatus generally comprises a pair of retaining straps, a pair of horizontally disposed straps disposed to form adjustable loops, a pair of securing straps also disposed to form adjustable loops, and a pair of handles. The retaining straps surround and support the sides and bottom surfaces of the box. The horizontally disposed straps secure the front, rear, and side surfaces of the box. The securing straps secure the front, rear, bottom, and top surface of the box. A cross strap transverses the box between its side surfaces and is disposed perpendicularly to the securing straps. Once secure by the apparatus, a box may be easily toted around by use of the handles, thereby facilitating transport of such box-shaped cargo.

Abstract: A lifting and securing strap assembly constructed of flexible plastic comprising a flat strap body with an integral handle positioned about the midpoint of the strap and a locking and releasing mechanism on one end and the other end from a notched locking portion.

Abstract: A game drag for dragging an animal including a flexible line having a draft handle end, an opposite end having a fixed snout loop formed therein for passing over the snout of an animal to be dragged, and an intermediate portion which passes through the fixed loop and forms a second adjustable loop that passes around a portion, such as the neck, of an animal to be dragged. The invention also contemplates a method of mounting a game drag, having a snout loop in one end of a flexible draft line, on a game animal including the steps of passing a portion of the line adjacent the snout loop around the neck of an animal to be dragged and through the snout loop to form a second variable size loop, mounting the snout loop on the snout of an animal to be dragged, and then applying tension to an opposite end of the line to partially close the second variable loop tightly about the animal's neck.

Abstract: A game animal dragging system for dragging bucks, does, and other game animals from a kill site back to the camp site or vehicle. The system includes straps, each including a fixed loop to engage the antlers or neck of a game animal and a handle at the other end. One of the straps is provided with a slidable second strap that slides along the length thereof so that a second loop can be provided around the snout of the animal.

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 carrying strap for a notebook computer includes a continuous loop strap generally formed into an elongated oval shape, which includes a generally parallel pair of generally straight portions with opposite ends connected by curved portions. The strap is folded about a transverse axis, and wrapped around a hinged bottom edge of a notebook computer. A plurality of separable fasteners are arranged in a series on an intermediate segment of each straight portion of the strap and attached to opposite sides of the computer. There are preferably four separable fasteners attached to each side of the computer. Each separable fastener is preferably comprised of a first hook-and-loop fastener detachably fastened to a second hook-and-loop fastener. The first hook-and-loop fastener is preferably fixedly attached to the strap by stitching, and the second hook-and-loop fastener is preferably fixedly attached to the computer by adhesive.

Abstract: An adjustable game drag assembly for transporting slain game animals is disclosed. The assembly includes a game engaging linear rope-like member for encircling an appendage of the game animal, and a plurality of linear rope-like handle members reversibly attachable to a connecting loop end of the game engaging section.

Abstract: A harness fits the head of an animal carcass for dragging the carcass with a tether line. The harness has an elongated connector coupled to a longitudinal adjustment strap, and a length of flexible strap coupled in a figure eight with a sliding connection at its central crossing, thereby forming first and second loops. A ring or other pull fitting for the tether line is attached to an end of the connector member adjacent to a sliding connection with the flexible strap at the front, and the longitudinal adjustment strap is coupled between the connector member and a sliding connection with the flexible strap at the rear. The first loop fits around the snout of a carcass such as a deer. The second loop includes a length adjustment between opposite ends of the flexible strap, which adjusts the circumference of both loops due to the sliding connection at the central crossing. The second loop is fitted around neck of the carcass and optionally also the front legs.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for selectively flexibly retaining a plurality of distinct containers for transport, the containers being of an non-predetermined size and shape, the method and apparatus allowing containers to be added or removed at the discretion of the user, and the containers being retained by engagement with and deformation of the carrier.

Abstract: A carrier for in-line-skates is provided comprising a substantially rectangular base support, skate retaining side wall members extending partially around the periphery of the base support and a skate retaining rear member to provide a three-sided structure open at the front of the base to hold a pair of skates in an upright position in a side-by-side relationship. When the skates are placed on the base in an upright position they will be in a side-by-side relationship and a connection member attached to one side wall member is drawn across the boot part of the skates to the other side member and attached thereto to secure the skates in the carrier in the upright position. The carrier is transported by hand using a handle positioned in one or more of the side members or preferably to the rear member. Longitudinal and transverse upwardly extending groove forming members are preferably on the surface of the base member to hold the wheels in a somewhat fixed position.

Abstract: A pair of in-line skates carrying strap including an elongated strap having opposed ends formed in equal loops whereby the opposed ends are secured together by a single band. The loops each are dimensioned for securedly wrapping around a single in-line skate. The elongated strap forms an upper carrying handle. The upper carrying handle is formed by an intermediate portion of the elongated strap.

Abstract: A game carrying device for carrying game animals, especially through rough terrain such as woods or fields. The device includes a handle member with proximal and distal ends, a central opening therethrough. The proximal end of the handle member and the central opening define therebetween a gripping portion on the handle member designed for grasping by a hand of a user. The handle member has a bore therethrough extending between the distal end of the handle member and the central opening. A first end of an elongate flexible member is coupled to the distal end of the handle member. A second end of the flexible member is extended through the bore of the handle member from the distal end of the handle and into the central opening such that the flexible member forms a loop outwardly extending from the distal end of the handle member. The loop of the flexible member is designed for extending a limb of a game animal therethrough.

Abstract: A carrier carrying device (CCD) for holding a workpiece carrier includes a lower portion and an upper portion coupled to the lower portion. A plurality of shoulder screws are employed to couple the upper and lower portions together; the shoulder screws restrict translational movement of the upper portion to one direction relative to the lower portion. The upper portion includes a flange having a plurality of slots configured to receive a like plurality of engagement members located on the workpiece carrier. A number of springs located between the upper and lower portions cause the flange to engage and secure the engagement members to the CCD. The shoulder screws facilitate alignment of the CCD relative to the workpiece carrier during installation of the CCD.

Abstract: The bag closure comprises a first arm, a second arm, and a third arm. The first, second and third arms each include a first and second end. The second arm is disposed intermediate the first and third arms. The first ends of each arm are permanently attached to a groin and extend therefrom into a first position wherein the second ends of each arm are maintained in a spaced apart orientation where the second ends of each arm are not touching each other and are not secured to each other. In this first position, a first open slot separates the first and second arms and a second open slot separates the second and third arms. A ring is utilized to secure the second ends of the first, second, and third arms in a second position where the first and third arms are moved closer in proximity to the second arm and the first and second slots are substantially closed at the second ends of the arms.

Abstract: An article carrier formed from a rectangular sheet made of flexible, foldable material folded along a midline of the longer sides of the sheet forming first and second sides having inner and outer faces, a plurality of cooperating adjustable length fasteners attached to juxtaposed surfaces at spaced apart locations on each of the three free edges of the sides of the carrier such that when the adjustable fasteners are joined together, a carrying space is formed between the sides of the carrier. A plurality of article carriers are arrayed across the outer surface of one of the sides and adapted to fit and transport articles of various sizes and shapes, and a pair of handles are attached along the shorter edge of the rectangular sheet used to form the carrier. The carrier also has a plurality of external attachments for securing and carrying bulky articles and an internal pocket.

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: A garment carrier, and a blank for forming a garment carrier, may be used once, or a few times, for transport of one or a few garments on hanger hooks, and then discarded. The carrier has a body of thin material, e.g. corrugated cardboard or biodegradable or other plastic, forming a handle and defining an orifice for receiving the free end of one or a few hangers.

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: An adjustable strap assembly for raising, lowering and transporting outboard motors and similar heavy bulky objects, and methods of use thereof, wherein the adjustable strap assembly (20), in its preferred embodiment, requires only a handle (31) having a central tubular portion (42), a single strap (46) of nylon webbing or the like oriented in a figure-8 configuration with the material of the strap (46) passing through the tubular central portion of the handle twice (46', 46") so as to form an assembly having a first strap loop (32) on one side of the handle (31) devoid of fasteners and a second strap loop (34) on the opposite side of the handle (31) formed by coupling together the first and second free ends (58, 60) of the strap (46) using a suitable buckle assembly (61). In a slightly modified embodiment (FIG.

Abstract: An apparatus for elastically gripping and holding an article, comprising: a flexible elongated handle member lying generally along a longitudinal handle axis, the handle defining an interior carrying opening proximate one end, and including a strap coupling area spaced from the carrying opening; a flexible, elastic strap coupled to the handle member at the strap-coupling area and extending therefrom to a distal end; and a cooperating releasable coupling structure, partially proximate the distal end of the strap and also partially coupled to the handle member, to allow the strap to be releasably fastened to the handle member; whereby the strap can be stretched tightly around an article, and then coupled to the handle member, to grip and hold the article. The apparatus allows the article to be carried or hung by the carrying opening in the handle member.

Abstract: The invention provides an article carrier for heavy articles such as an outboard motor. It includes a pair of article-encircling loops including a rear strap loop for encircling the stern portion of an outboard motor and a front strap loop encircling the front portion of the motor. Each of the loops is positioned during use in an inclined plane such that the rear strap loop projects rearwardly from the handle at an oblique angle and the front strap loop projects forwardly at an oblique angle whereby the loops lie in inclined planes and encircle the motor obliquely when in place on the motor housing. A handle formed from a flexible member is connected to the article carrier at the top of the motor during use to provide a hand grip for the carrier. Releasable fasteners are secured to at least one of the loops for holding the loops in place on the motor during use.

Abstract: A wafer carrier handle assembly is disclosed that includes a handle and a pair of attachment rails, wherein each of the rails has a groove therein for receipt of a flange of a wafer carrier. At least one support is attached to the handle and each of the rails to support the rails from the handle, and at least one latch is connected to one of the support and the rails. The latch is movable between an unlatched position wherein movement of the flanges of the wafer carrier within the grooves is unrestrained, and a latched position wherein such movement is restrained. A combination wafer carrier and detachable wafer carrier handle assembly is also disclosed.

Abstract: An adjustable length carrying strap that can be automatically adjusted, with little user manipulation, to tighten around an object to be carried. By utilizing two free-sliding connectors on each end of the carrying strap, the device easily and automatically tightens around the object to be carried when the object is lifted by the strap and easily and automatically loosens up when the user puts the object and strap down. This leaves the hands of the user free to perform other tasks. Although not required, an adjuster is provided to enable the length of the strap to be lengthened or shortened depending on the desires of the user. Further, the user may also quickly and easily release the object by uncoupling the two free-sliding connectors on either or both ends of the strap, thereby opening securing loops and releasing the carried object(s).