Abstract: An adjustable support, comprising a base, a first tubular member extending upwardly from the base, the first tubular member comprising a first friction lock, a second tubular member arranged in telescoping engagement with the first tubular member, the second tubular member comprising a second friction lock and, a non-abrasive transverse member pivotably arranged on the second tubular member, wherein the first friction lock telescopingly secures the second tubular member within the first tubular member and the second friction lock pivotably secures the transverse member to the second tubular member.

Abstract: A carabiner comprising a body having an opening, a closure movably coupled to the body, the closure being movable to an open position, and to a closed position in which the opening is closed by the closure such that the body and the closure define a closed shape, and an actuator, coupled to the closure and operatively connected to the body, the actuator being configured to cause the closure to move to the closed position in response to loading of the carabiner, and to cause the closure to move from the closed position to the open position in response to unloading of the carabiner.

Abstract: A floating retrieval device that can be either manually launched or automatically launched via a compression spring.

Abstract: The present device is a floating retrieval device that can be either manually launched or automatically launched via a compression spring. The device is launched past a floating object. The device has wings that are deployed by releasing the wings. The wings also have an increased surface area due to the teeth on each wing. The device is then retrieved manually or by a reel. The device brings the item to be recovered to the user.

Abstract: An elongated body to engage the underside of and upwardly and outwardly angled fishing rod and including opposited extremities formed, respectively with a cradle and a fork projecting laterally in one direction for respective engagement with a reel and the body of the rod. A handle angles downwardly and outwardly from the opposite side.

Abstract: A tool with two interconnected appendages extending in two different directions from an end of an interchangeable extension pole. The first appendage may be oriented along a plane substantially parallel to the pole axis. The second appendage may be oriented along a plane substantially normal to the axis. An open-ended slot may be provided in each appendage for grabbing cords and other items. At least one of the open-ended slots may graduate from a larger width at an open end of the slot to a reduced width toward a closed end of the slot. Pull-chains to be operated can be inserted and locked into the smaller portion of the slot. Stop surfaces may be provided that limit insertion of an appendage to a specific distance, for example to operate a louver of a window shutter. Internal Acme threads may be provided in the tool to attach it to existing poles.

Abstract: An elongated body to engage the underside of and upwardly and outwardly angled fishing rod and including opposited extremities formed, respectively with a cradle and a fork projecting laterally in one direction for respective engagement with a reel and the body of the rod. A handle angles downwardly and outwardly from the opposite side.

Abstract: A system for easy installation of the accessory on a building comprising a clip and an installation tool is disclosed. The clip can accept an accessory (e.g. a light string), and reversibly engages the tool. The tool can be conveniently mounted on a elongated handle so the user can work without ascending and descending a ladder. The clip comprises structures to secure it in the tool while the clip and accessory are being positioned. The clip is configured to the flexible and to provide a bias force that maintains the clip and accessory in position once installed on the building member. Once the clip is in the position, the tool can be disengaged from the clip and a new clip inserted in the tool. The invention for example is useful for easy lifting and placement of a string of decorative lights on a building facia or comparable structure.

Abstract: A hand tool including a handle and a tool head. The tool head is a V-shaped or modified V-shaped tool head.

Abstract: A tool head including a metal, generally U-shaped body with two tines and a curved area, and a metal rod integral to and extending from the curved area of the U-shaped head. Each of the two tines has a tip, a tine body, and an end that joins with the curved area. One tip is straight and one tip is angled so that the angled tip is not coplanar with the plane defined by the tine bodies of the two tines. A tool including the tool head, a handle with a ferrule end and a non-ferrule end, where the handle is integral to the metal rod of the tool head at the ferrule end, and a metal ferrule integral to the handle at the ferrule end of the handle.

Abstract: A tool for threading a rope through a distant eye or around an object out of reach, such as for elevating tarps into trees, or placing fall protection lines, or securing a distant object. The tool has two curved arms that extend out from the body in unison and converge at a point where the end of the rope is passed from one arm to the other. The arms are then retracted back into the body, pulling the rope through the eye or around the object. The arms are extended by pulling one control line and retracted by pulling a second control line. The tool is typically mounted on the end of a pole, although other mountings are possible. The shape of the tool enables ropes to be threaded through a large number of eye configurations and around objects of varying sizes, even if there are obstructions adjacent the eye.