Abstract: A compact, lightweight foldable ski equipment and accessory carrier made from a soft flexible panel. In the carrying position, the panel folds to form two opposing walls which define a central storage area for skis and poles. Resealable straps are provided in the central storage area that hold the skis and poles in place with hook and loop material. The outside of the device has an additional set of boot retaining straps which hold ski boots securely. The boot retaining straps also use hook and loop material to secure the boots to the carrier. Integral resealable pockets are provided on the outer surface of the carrier to hold other items such as ski clothing, sunglasses, wallets, etc. A handle strap is provided to allow convenient carrying of the carrier device. In the closed position, the carrier walls fold such that the straps are enclosed within the carrier and the carrier forms a flat package for storage which is held in the closed position by hook and loop material.

Abstract: The invention provides an article carrier for heavy articles such as an outboard motor. It includes a pair of article-encircling straps 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 each of the straps for holding the straps in place on the motor during use.

Abstract: A lifting device (100) having two restraining devices (102) coupled to a handle (106) by a cord (104). The restraining devices (102) receive a cylindrical object such as a gas cylinder (110) and lifting of the handle (106) tensions the cord (104) and causes the restraining devices (102) to clamp onto the gas cylinder (110). Accordingly, the gas cylinder (110) can be conveniently lifted and carried, and, when the gas cylinder (110) is lowered onto its side, is inhibited from rolling. In another embodiment, the restraining devices (102) are independently secured about the gas cylinder (110) by securing devices (27). Also, a cleat may be used to maintain the clamping force of the restraining devices (102) onto the gas cylinder (110).

Abstract: An improved fire hose carrier which provides greater ease in handling and moving hose, particularly when under pressure, and which is readily attachable and detachable to and from a fire hose is disclosed. The device includes hose-encircling straps with hook and loop layers for quick peel-unpeel securement around the hose, pads secured to the straps to engage the hose, and flexible-band handles secured to the straps.

Abstract: A device for facilitating ease of manual manipulation of a beverage keg. The inventive device includes a pair of handles positionable on diametrically opposed sides of a beverage keg. An alignment strap extends between the handles for circumferential positioning about the keg. A securing strap similarly extends between the handles and can be secured about the keg beneath an annular ridge thereof to permit manual lifting of the keg by the handles.

Abstract: A hand held carrier for transporting garments on clothes hangers is disclosed. The carrier is a single structure comprising a contoured handle, a textured post and a shield that houses a hanger port. Within the hanger port, hooks are compressed or bundled while being supported on a semi-circular support bar that orients the hangers substantially parallel to the user's arm when carried. The shielded hanger port serves to protect the user's hand from contact with the tips of the hanger hooks and deters accidental snagging and disengagement. The carrier includes a thumb hook receiver on the underside of the handle for supporting the device on a conventional automobile interior hook. The carrier also includes a centering notch to stabilize the device during loading and unloading when temporarily placed on a clothes rod.

Abstract: A ladder handle assembly is illustrated wherein an elongated hand gripping element (A) is pivotally carried by a fastener bracket (C) positionable about a side rail of the ladder wherein first and second couplings (D) and (E) respectively are provided to pivotally carry the handle when in use and to permit the handle to be positioned adjacent a ladder side rail when not in use.

Abstract: A carrier for supporting topless containers for carrying items such as nails, screws, liquids, or the like. The carrier has a lower shelf for supporting the containers, and there are upper fingers for engaging the open end of the containers and releasably secure them to the carrier. The carrier is adjustable for accommodating containers of various heights, and two or more carriers can be stacked vertically either with or without containers thereon.

Abstract: A harness for removing automobile roof panels such as targa tops and removable hard tops can include a pair of straps having fastening mechanisms disposed on ends thereof. The fastening mechanisms enable an individual to securely fit the harness about the removable roof panel. The harness is provided with a selectively positionable handle which the user is able to grab and obtain proper leverage when removing the roof panel. The fastening mechanisms are adjustable to allow each strap to be wrapped around the roof panel, connected together, and tightened. When both straps have been tightened with the handle at the selected position on the top of the roof panel, the panel can be lifted from the vehicle with one hand using the handle and the other hand serving as a pivot point.

Abstract: A lightweight handle for containers is adjustable to permit the carrying, transporting and storage of containers of different sizes. The handle comprises an upper portion which is pivotally connected to a lower portion. The pivot is closer to one of the two longitudinal members of the upper portion so that in a first orientation, the space between the upper portion and the base of the lower frame can accommodate containers of larger size. In the second orientation, the other longitudinal member of the upper portion is in the bottom position, thereby reducing the space between the upper portion and the base of the frame for carrying smaller containers.

Abstract: A carrier designed to hold and secure a plurality of items with one or more handles, straps, loops or the like. The carrier has an elongate body with a pair of opposing ends, a pair of opposing sides, a top surface and a downward facing bottom surface, which preferably includes a series of indentations designed to accommodate fingers of a hand wrapped around the carrier. Each end of the carrier has a notch that extends below the downward facing bottom surface of the body, providing area in which to secure handles and the like while preventing the carrier from rotating in the hand grasping it. A horizontal cavity extends inwardly from each of the notches and an operating shaft with an integral closure pin is slidably engaged within each of the cavities. A biasing member is also included in each of the cavities to keep the respective closure pins normally in a first, extended position over the notch, thus preventing items from being removed or replaced.

Abstract: A bag for carrying and transporting a river running boat such as a kayak or C-1 having a main compartment for storing the boat, a lengthwise enclosing device such as a zipper, a plurality of straps and other devices disposed and secured along the exterior of the case to ease carrying of the boat, and length adjusting means to tighten the bag around the boat. The bag is made of strong, tear-resistant, durable material having padding throughout.

Abstract: A carrying device is provided for lifting and transporting a balled and burlapped plant or the like without damaging the plant's root system or the top thereof. The carrying device includes at least two carrying straps having a fastening device at one end thereof. The straps are arranged such that they adjoin or intersect at a point beneath the balled plant. A carrying handle extending between the carrying straps is positioned on each side of the intersection point near the top shoulder of the plant. Thus, the plant can be securely lifted by the carrying handles without causing a loosening of the earth ball or burlap surrounding the plant roots.

Abstract: A carrier for supporting a coil formed from a length of wire or hose comprising: an arcuately shaped supported member defining a top support surface and a bottom support surface; a plurality of fasteners secured to a top surface at ends of the support member for holding the coil to the bottom surface of the support member, the fastener including a flexible strap looped under the coil.

Abstract: A base plate includes first and second guard plates mounted to opposed ends of the base plate in an orthogonal relationship, with a lock plate hingedly mounted to one of the guard plates and arranged for selective locking to a second of the guard plates to provide for a surrounding band structure relative to a crock pot positioned therewithin. The lock plate includes a stepped bottom wall to position the crock pot lid therewithin, with the crock pot lid having a crock pot lid knob arranged for projection through an associated bottom wall opening.

Abstract: A garmet 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. A hinged flap extends at least across the body and may be secured thereto.

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. A hinged flap extends at least across the body and may be secured thereto, and a securement tab connected to the flap extends through another orifice in the body to define a limited securement region containing the hangers. In preferred embodiments, another flap connected to the first extends about the body and also serves to restrict movement of the free end of the tab extending through the orifice.

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 portable hand held carrier for plastic, net or canvas bags and other similar handled objects which has an elongated handle section with hinge bosses fixed at the breech end, that is connected to an elongated connecting arm tongue with a hinge pin. The elongated handle section has an internal spring-loaded pull pin bougie that extends through both ends of the elongated handle section. The connecting arm section has a connecting arm locking hole which is to be engaged by the elongated handle section spring-loaded pull pin. The connecting arm section is convexed away from and biased from the elongated handle section. The spring-loaded pull pin can be retracted to disengage the connecting arm section from the elongated handle section which allows item handles to be passed on to and off of the connecting arm section and then to be re-engaged and hand carried by the elongated handle section.

Abstract: A device for lifting and inverting water bottles. A pair of straps have their ends secured to a handle. Each strap passes through a tightening element and a pair of adjusting elements and around the bottle. An open slip knot is formed using the two straps. In operation the device is oriented with each rope end on one side of the bottle having passed around the bottle and through an oppositely positioned adjusting element. The bottle may be carried upright. To invert, the adjusters are repositioned on the same side and the straps pass around the bottle at a position near the bottom. The bottle may be lifted and inverted using the device as a pivot for such motion.

Abstract: A device for the protection and assistance in manual transportation of bulky articles. The device includes a main panel which is elongated in a first direction. The article to be carried may be placed at the longitudinal center of the main panel and the longitudinal ends thereof brought upwardly about the article. Straps with appropriate fasteners are provided on the main panel to maintain the longitudinal ends in this upward configuration about the article. To aid in the manual transport of the device and enclosed article, a pair of handles, one on each longitudinal end of the main panel, may be readily grasped by the user. To protect the article against moisture and electrical shock, it is preferably formed of a waterproof and electrically insulating material. Additionally, the device may include a top flap along one longitudinal end. Side flaps may be provided at each lateral edge extending from the longitudinal end containing the top flap to a point beyond the longitudinal center of the main panel.

Abstract: A hand-held ski carrier includes a rigid base member, a handle projecting from a central portion of the base member, and at least one jaw. Each jaw preferably comprises an outer side member which extends from a lateral side portion of the base member, and an inner side member which is disposed between the outer side member and the handle and which extends generally vertically from the base member in parallel with the outer side member. The handle is rotatable with respect to the base member, and a cam member is mounted on the handle and is adapted to rotate with the handle from a first, neutral position to a second position in which it drives the upper portions of at least one of the inner and outer side members towards the other member to close the jaw.

Abstract: A detachable carrier device for bulky articles includes a coupling portion and a handling portion. The coupling portion has an elongated aperture adapted to be engaged by the head of a screw threaded into the article. The aperture includes a large diameter portion for initially cooperating with the screw head under no load conditions, and a smaller diameter portion for cooperating with the screw head under load conditions whereby the article can be safely supported and transported by the carrier device.

Abstract: A device for receiving and containing, during transport, the hooks of one or a few garment hangers, consists of a case having an arcuate integral base wall defining a support surface for supporting one or a few garment hanger hooks, first and second side walls upstanding along opposite peripheral edges of the base wall and at least one upstanding end wall extending between the side walls. The walls together define an arcuate chamber for receiving and retaining one or a few garment hanger hooks. At least one of the walls moves relative to the base wall in a manner to permit access for the garment hanger hooks and can be secured to retain the garment hanger hooks within the chamber during transport.

Abstract: A binder for binding together hanger-mounted garments is disclosed which includes an elongated spine of part-cylindrical cross-section, a pair of retainer mounting brackets carrying pins or tongues whereby a hanger hook retainer may be locked against the convex surface of the spine, and a lanyard for joining the retainer to one of the retainer mounting brackets. The retainer consists of an inner tubular member and an outer tubular member of resilient foam material.

Abstract: A unit is provided where there is, included, a grip portion (8), a strap portion (11), and a buckle portion (14), which can be encircled around a load to facilitate bundling, carrying and storing of that load and can be attached to the load without having to set down that load. The unit will remain around load until removed because of the friction between the strap portion (11) and buckle portion (14). Unit may also be semi-permanently attached to a part of the said load so as to prevent the loss of the unit. For example: A person may insert a rope (62) through the dog bone slots (47) (50) to retain the unit when the unit is not being used to bundle said rope (62). A hole (29) is provided in strap portion (11) so unit may be hung on a nail or other protruding object. A flap (23) in the grip portion is also provided. This not only strengthens the grip portion (8), but also displaces the weight of the load throughout a persons hand (59).

Abstract: An ostomy bag holder has a pair of diverging spring arms which have hooks on their free ends. These arms are joined to a handle which carries a tether line that is provided with a weighted end. The spring arm hooks are engageable with apertured tabs on a mouth rim of an ostomy bag so that the bag can be handled and manipulated during its emptying and cleaning.

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 carrier for transporting a framed painting or drawing, the canvas or painted surface of which has not yet dried or is easily smeared, damaged or soiled, which carrier is characterized by a box-like frame having an open front, a closed back and fitted with spacers for spacing the drawing or painted canvas surface from the closed rear panel of the frame. A flexible binder such as a string or cord is slidably threaded through spaced, parallel openings provided in the bottom panel and slotted holes located in the top panel to terminate in a handle, in order to secure the drawing or painting inside the carrier frame and transport the carrier and drawing or painting. The binder also projects around the rear panel of the carrier frame and may be looped over the top panel and around the handle into the slotted holes to facilitate carrying the frame by grasping the handle.

Abstract: A ski carrier for carrying a pair of skis and a pair of ski poles using a single hand. The carrier has a pair of generally "L" shaped arms which are articulated to each other and a pair of yoke members, each one of which is articulated to one of the arms. A pair of pole clips are articulated to each yoke for carrying a skier's poles. A strap is associated with the pair of yokes for encircling a pair of skis, the straps carrying a pair of skis when the free ends of the straps are locked by a manually operated locking device.

Abstract: A lifting device is provided for lifting and inverting home-delivered bottled water containers. The device comprises a semi-cylindrical frame and two handles. The handles are disposed on opposite sides of the frame and extend outwardly from the frame such that the longitudinal axes of the handles are substantially coincident with a straight line which, when the device is in use, extends through the center of gravity of the bottle.

Abstract: A tank mount and carrier comprises a holder in the form of a cradle for receiving the tank and having outward extending legs for stable support of the tank, a band at each end of the crable extends around the tank to attach it to the mount, with a pair of flexible straps extending along each side and for coming together above the tank for attachment and for forming a handle for carrying the tank.

Abstract: A gas cylinder carrier is provided that consists of a holder and a carrying handle. In use, the holder is merely pressed down on the gas cylinder and the handle engaged to carry the gas cylinder away. The holder is made of a resilient material which expands when initially pressed down on the gas cylinder and when in position, holds the cylinder securely. A strap can also be provided which wraps around the cylinder to keep the holder in a secure, tight fit with the cylinder.

Abstract: A tank mount and carrier comprises a holder in the form of a cradle for receiving the tank and having outward extending legs for stable support of the tank, a band at each end of the cradle extends around the tank to attach it to the mount, with a pair of flexible straps extending along each side and for coming together above the tank for attachment and for forming a handle for carrying the tank.

Abstract: A cooking device for holding a food pouch to be heated in a microwave oven comprises a molded plastic receptacle formed to provide a bottom wall, have a pair of opposed side walls and a pair of opposed end walls upstanding therefrom. One of the end walls is separated vertically in its central area into two parts, and the bottom wall is bifurcated thereby providing side walls movable away from and toward one another. A food pouch disposed within the side walls and end walls and resting on the bottom wall is positioned so that a marginal portion of the food pouch is disposed in the vertical separation of the one end wall whereby movement of the side walls toward one another will cause the two parts of the one end wall to grip the marginal portion. The pouch holder can be grasped and manipulated to transport and empty the food pouch without the necessity of handling the food pouch directly.

Abstract: A carrier for facilitating hand carrying of several garment hangers of the type having a hook for suspending the hanger from a horizontal rod or the like. The carrier includes a carrier body, a slot defined in the body for receiving a number of garment hanger hooks, carrying handle or flexible straps connected to the carrier body, and releasable retainers for closing the slot and prevent accidental withdrawal of hanger hooks from the slot, so that the hangers associated with the hooks can be conveniently carried together while suspended from the carrier body with or without garments hung therefrom.

Abstract: A boot carrier having a flexible U-shape portion forming the weight-bearing member, for passing under a pair of boots, and a handle; a holding or stabilizing member slidably mounted on the flexible U-shape portion, for engaging the shafts of a pair of boots, with a flexible U-shape portion extending outwardly from the holding or stabilizing member for passing around the back of a pair of boots.

Abstract: A carrier for empty beverage cans comprising a carrier body having compressible projections extending from a working surface thereof to be thrust through the opening of the empty cans and having stripping means movably secured to the carrier body to allow convenient removal of cans from the projections. Handles permit the body to be hung against a wall and to conveniently move the stripper means from the carrier body. Projections of specific shape are disclosed.

Abstract: A bicycle type cable lock is attached to the pivot means of a ski carrier. The cable lock can be used to secure a pair of skis and poles to a permanent structure when they are attached to the ski carrier. The cable lock also can be used to secure the ski carrier by itself to a permanent structure such as a tree.

Abstract: A hollow cylindrical-shaped cover member having a rounded end for enclosing the valve end of a tank containing compressed gases. The interior end portion is cut-away to house the valve assembly. The interior surface is ribbed and the sidewall is slotted to allow contraction thereof for frictional engagement with the tank. A locking device is used for contracting the sidewall and the cover member includes a handle and tote means for carrying the tank. A portable boot with wheels for engagement with the tank bottom is also provided.

Abstract: A ski boot carrier frame defining a pair of side by side rectangular openings, a handle connecting to a central member which separates the side by side openings, and a restraining strap adapted to pass across both rectangular openings, the rectangular openings each adapted to receive and secure a ski boot for carrying and storage. The strut members of the boot carrier frame defining both ends of the side by side rectangular openings are angled with respect to each other, and in addition, the rear members defining the rectangle are arcuate in shape to receive the back portion of the boot in a holding relationship. When the boots are inserted into the rectangular openings, the boots are engaged on their soles by the front struts and at the rear by the back of the boot resting on the arcuate rear strut as the boot passes through rectangular opening to be held in such position by the securing strap holding the boots against the carrier frame.

Abstract: An article carrier is provided with adjustable side walls pivotally mounted on a base and clamped to hold articles in place. To provide the pivoting action, the base includes a plurality of holes in two parallel rows for loosely receiving a pair of connecting pegs from each of the side walls. This arrangement allows for the angle and distance between the side walls to be altered to generally conform with the size and shape of the articles within the carrier. The side walls are connected together with elongated cross members, each including a slot substantially throughout the length for receiving threaded connectors from each side wall. Wing nuts are provided to secure the side walls to the cross members following adjustment and rigidify the carrier for securely holding the articles. A stored position is provided by the two walls laying flat on the base, the cross members on top and the wing nuts screwed on retaining posts on the base.

Abstract: A boot carrier for carrying ski boots or the like comprising a handle including a pair of opposed ends, and a rope having two rope ends that are secured to the handle such as to define a closed loop. A generally hollow conduit spacer is provided and includes a pair of opposed open ends and a structure defining two pairs of spacer apertures. Each spacer aperture within each pair of spacer apertures is diametrical with respect to each other. The rope slidably passes through the two pairs of spacer apertures. The boot carrier also includes an elastic cord having a pair of cord ends secured to a pair of rope tightening end caps and is adapted for being positioned around the tops of the boots. The pair of rope tightening end caps is slidably positioned within the open ends of the conduit spacer such that tension on the elastic cord causes friction where the rope passes through the two pairs of spacer apertures in order to cause a tightening effect on the rope.

Abstract: A combination boot carrying and drying device, particularly for use with ski boots. A strap carries an adjustably positioned toe clip which detachably and firmly engages the front sole of a ski boot. The ends of the strap are secured to heel clips, which in addition to detachably engaging the heels of the boots, detachably grips a support member approximate a heat source. The strap is of sufficient length to allow the boots to be carried by the strap when the heel and toe clips are in position, and at the same time the boots may be positioned with the top facing downward so that the heat source may dry the interior of the boot when the heel clip grips the support.

Abstract: A cable device having multiple purposes such as the dragging and skinning of animals and the attachment of articles onto a horse saddle. The device employs a novel sleeve device for allowing the quick attachment and release of articles.

Abstract: A carrier for transporting paintings and other substantially planar artwork comprises a pair of generally parallel elongated support members mounted upon a generally transverse guide member for relative adjustment toward and away from each other to adjust the distance to conform to the corresponding dimension of a piece of artwork to be transported. Retainers are provided for retaining the support members in the adjusted position to retain the artwork in place. The support members each include a seat for preventing lateral movement of the artwork. A protective member is provided, the protective member being hinged to the first guide member to afford relative displacement of the first guide member and the protective member between an open and a closed position. When the protective member is in the closed position, it is held parallel to the artwork with sufficient clearance therebetween to avoid impingement by the protective member against the adjacent surface of the artwork.

Abstract: A main horizontally elongated body is provided including a handle intermediate its opposite ends engageable from above. The opposite end portions of the body each include opposite side ski support structures dependingly supported therefrom whereby each ski of a pair of skis may have longitudinally spaced portions thereof supported from the ski support structures on a corresponding side of the body. The ski support structures each include a pair of vertically elongated inner and outer arms between which to snugly receive a corresponding ski in edge upstanding horizontal position with the ski bottom surfaces opposing each other in horizontally spaced apart relation. The upper ends of the ski support structures are supported from the body for upward and outward swing of the lower ends of the ski support structures toward generally horizontal positions and each of the outer arms is pivotally supported at its upper end for swinging toward and away from the corresponding inner arm.

Abstract: A method of hanging wallpaper wherein a wallpaper hanging tool is constructed to include a guide plate assembly having a pair of paper clamps on one side, and having an elongated edge as a guide edge over which paper is drawn and then clamped. The handle is centrally attached to the guide plate assembly, and paper held by the clamps is positioned at the ceiling edge of a wall, then cut at the ceiling edge and smoothed downward.

Abstract: A tote 10 comprises a rack 12 and a strap assembly 14. The rack 12 has a generally rectangular wall portion 32 and a foot 50 projecting outwardly therefrom to support a load held to the rack wall portion by the several webs 16 and plates 18, 20 of the strap assembly. Handle 52 is offset from the plane of the wall portion 32 and cantilevered over the center of the foot 50 for balancing the load in the user's hand.

Abstract: A supporting and transporting apparatus for a gas cylinder comprises a base, supporting and clamping structure to removably secure a gas cylinder to the apparatus, and a jacket associated with the supporting and clamping structure and with the cylinder so as to provide a convenient means for storing accessories and tools to be used with the cylinder.