Abstract: A device for conveniently and securely carrying elongated items has a pair of hingeable members hingeably connected to each other at one of their ends. At least one of the pair of hingeable members comprises an inner plate and an outer plate. The inner plate can be releasably secured to the outer plate so that the inner and outer plates define a cavity which receives an elongated item. A handle is provided on at least one of the hingeable members at the end thereof opposite the hinge. A latch is provided on the two hingeable members and cooperates to releasably fasten the members together in a side-by-side relationship to define a closed position of the device. In this way, elongated items can be carried securely and conveniently. The device can be opened from a closed position to attain two configurations, namely, a fully open, horizontal position and a ski-insertion position.

Abstract: A container encircling frame with opposed pairs of resiliently deformable straps extending therefrom. Each pair of straps mounts an elongated handle element transversely across the outer ends thereof, the two handle elements, upon a releasable interlocking thereof, defining a single handle or hand grip. Each handle element includes a vertical ribbed panel, with a laterally spaced lip defining a recess for the panel of the other handle element. Interlocking is effected through releasably engageable detents and projections on the panels and lips.

Abstract: A diving tank handle is disclosed, for selective attachment to a cylindrical diving tank. The apparatus includes a clamping ring for slideably engaging the peripheral surface of the diving tank in an unclamped state and for frictionally engaging the peripheral surface of the diving tank in a clamped state, the clamping ring having an open side with a pair of opposed end surfaces. The apparatus further includes a cam pivotally mounted to the clamping ring between the opposed end surfaces, on a pivot axis perpendicular to the cylindrical axis of the diving tank. The apparatus further includes a handle portion mounted to the cam for clamping the ring to the diving tank by rotating the cam. The diving tank handle may be easily slipped onto the diving tank with the handle portion in the clearance position, compactly stored while mounted on the diving tank with the handle portion in the storage position and the diving tank conveniently carried with the handle portion in the lifting position.

Abstract: Improved methods are described for assembling any combination of equipment, such as boots, skis and poles, into releasable assemblage for optionally displaying, merchandizing, storing, carrying, transporting, securing and, or, locking. The arrangements disclosed provide for automatic adjustment to accommodate any size skis, boots and, or, poles resulting from the cooperative relationship between each of the members. The hand grasp has disposed therewith a manipulatable adjustment and securing member snap fastened therewith and including oppositely disposed pivotally mounted boot retainers each snap-in fastened for rotatable motion therewith. The improvement includes an upper pole-lower boot retainer member cooperating with an upper ski-lower pole retainer member both of which are slidably supported on a centrally located column member. The column member may be bipartitely constructed in two halves and snap fastened together with the upper cap and lower ski support retainer members.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for keeping a bag opening closed and providing a handle for carrying the bag. A frame is provided with a handle and a bag engaging portion. The frame is placed over the bag after the opening is closed and the bag engaging portion is placed into position to maintain a portion of the bag against the frame. The frame is then re-oriented, turning the bag back on itself to provide a safe, secure handle for the bag while maintaining it in a closed condition. The bag engaging portion of the frame also has an orientation at which the handle can be used for carrying tied packages.

Abstract: This invention relates to a collapsible fire hose carrier having handles in connection with carrying and storing rolled fire hoses. The collapsible fire hose carrier consists of a base and two side pieces or rigid sheet material. In its uncollapsed state, the carrier holds the rolled fire hose on the base and is fastened between the two sides by means of a quick release mechanism, such as a seat belt device. When the seat belt is released the carrier's sides collapse openly and the hose is in a ready position to be unrolled for use in a fire.

Abstract: A carrying case of generally rectangular box-like form with an open top contains a plurality of cradles for supporting a gas bottle on its side. Handles and casters are fitted to the case for ease in handling and lifting.

Abstract: A tote device for an article, such as a chainsaw, having a main body and a member projecting from one side of the body, comprises a base for supporting the body when at rest. The base is formed with an upwardly open recess configured to receive at least a portion of the body. A scabbard is mountable on the member to enclose and protect at least a portion of it. A first linking arrangement links the scabbard, when mounted on the member, to the base in the region of the one side of the body and a second linking arrangement links the base to the body, when received in the recess, at a location remote from the one side. Accordingly, when the body and member are lifted, the scabbard is also lifted. Further, interaction of the scabbard and body with the base, through the first and second linking arrangements, also lifts the base.

Abstract: A carrying device for a cylindrical tank includes a band which may be placed around the tank and tightened to grip the outer surface. A holder is provided on the band to receive a torch connected to the tank by a hose. The hose is stored on a cleat attached to the band so that a compact carrying arrangement is obtained. The cleat also provides a pair of spaced support surfaces which support the tank on its side in a stable position for storage. The holder enables the torch to be held in a fixed location during use so that the operator has both hands available for manipulation of the work piece.

Abstract: The invention is a single, integral device for carrying and/or securing any desired combination of equipment such as skis, boots and poles. The device includes a pair of cooperable retainer cradle carriages, each movably mounted onto a central structural mounting column, one of the carriage cradle modules being adapted to cooperate with a base to form a pair of ski and pole magazine chambers.The structural mounting column is provided with a hand grasp handle at its upper extremity for holding the device during carrying. The novel configuration provides in a single device the means for carrying and/or securing skis, poles and boots. The invention has the additional novel feature of providing simultaneous means for securing, with one lock, any combination of ski equipment including skis, poles and boots.

Abstract: A tote apparatus or carrier for a pair of roller skates is disclosed herein having a central body member provided with identical skate securements carried on its opposite ends. Each securement includes a pair of releasable holders for retaining and supporting the wheels of the roller skates intended to be carried. A handle is provided across the central body member so that the weight of the roller skates is substantially and evenly distributed. The holders may include resilient snap-lock devices, flexible straps employing Velcro or latch mechanism utilizing clamps.

Abstract: The invention is a device for assembling, transporting, displaying, packaging, carrying and, or, securing any desired combination of equipment such as skis, poles and boots. The device includes oppositely disposed equipment retainer means symmetrically related and movably mounted in a mutually aligned relationship relative to a base member. Said retainer means being selectively adjustable to allow any desired combination of said equipment, or the like, to be retained therewith. Manipulatable securing means is provided such that the said retainer means may be adjusted to accommodate various equipment sizes and also to provide a method whereby the consequential assembling of any combination of said equipment causes said equipment to be releasably secured therewith and further providing means incorporated into the same device for locking said device with a cable type security lock, or the like.

Abstract: The invention is a device for assembling, transporting, displaying, packaging, carrying and, or, securing any desired combination of equipment such as skis, poles and boots. The device includes oppositely disposed equipment retainer means symmetrically related and movably mounted in a mutually aligned relationship relative to a base member. Said retainer means being selectively adjustable to allow any desired combination of said equipment, or the like, to be retained therewith. Manipulatable securing means is provided such that the said retainer means may be adjusted to accomodate various equipment sizes and also to provide a method whereby the consequential assembling of any combination of said equipment causes said equipment to be releasably secured therewith and further providing means incorporated into the same device for locking said device with a cable type security lock, or the like.

Abstract: The invention is a device for assembling, transporting, displaying, packaging, carrying and, or, securing any desired combination of equipment such as skis, poles and boots. The device includes oppositely disposed equipment retainer means symmetrically related and movably mounted in a mutually aligned relationship relative to a base member. Said retainer means being selectively adjustable to allow any desired combination of said equipment, or the like, to be retained therewith. Manipulatable securing means is provided such that the said retainer means may be adjusted to accommodate various equipment sizes and also to provide a method whereby the consequential assembling of any combination of said equipment causes said equipment to be releasably secured therewith and further providing means incorporated into the same device for locking said device with a cable type security lock, or the like.

Abstract: The invention is a single, integral device for carrying and securing any desired combination of equipment such as skis, boots and poles. The device includes a pair of cooperable body members one of which is contoured to receive skis and poles in the lower part of the body. A vertical stem section and upper body member provides for boot attachment and a hand grasp handle for holding the device during carrying. The basic configuration provides in one device the means for carrying skis, poles and boots. The invention has the additional novel feature of providing simultaneous means for securing, with one lock, any combination of ski equipment including skis, poles and boots. The unique physical relationship of the skis, poles and boots, while attached to the device, provides a stable, streamlined and beneficial center of gravity highly conducive to user safety and compact storage.

Abstract: The invention is a device for carrying and, or, securing any desired combination of equipment such as skis, poles and boots. The device includes oppositely disposed equipment retainer means symmetrically related and movably mounted in a mutually aligned relationship relative to a base member. Said retainer means being selectively adjustable to allow any desired combination of said equipment, or the like, to be retained therewith. Manipulatable securing means is provided such that the said retainer means may be adjusted to accommodate various equipment sizes and also to provide a method whereby the consequential assembling of any combination of said equipment causes said equipment to be releasably secured therewith and further providing means incorporated into the same device for locking said device with a cable type security lock, or the like.