A spa accessory mounting assembly includes a lower anchor, and upright support, and an accessory mount. The lower anchor having a horizontal foot positionable under a spa. The upright support having a lower portion connected to the lower anchor, and an upper end positioned above the lower anchor. The accessory mount is connected to the upright support. At least one of: (i) the upright support is movable relative to the lower anchor between at least two upright support elevations, and the upright support is rigidly connectable to the lower anchor at each of the upright support elevations; and (ii) the accessory mount is movable relative to the upright support between at least two accessory mount elevations, and the accessory mount is rigidly connectable to the upright support at each of the accessory mount elevations.

A retention patio leash for outdoor furniture includes a housing having a first end and an opposite second end. The housing includes a first collar disposed at the first end and a second collar disposed at the second end. The first and second collars defining a through opening configured to receive at least a portion of the outdoor furniture. An intermediate disc body is disposed between the first collar and the second collar, the intermediate disc body defining an internal cavity and a plurality of slots defined on a sidewall. A retention system is supported within the intermediate disc body and includes one or more retractable straps and a fastener coupled to a free end of each of the one or more retractable straps. The fastener configured to releasably attach to other outdoor furniture.

A standing hanging-apparatus comprising a standing means for supporting the apparatus on a surface such as the ground, a hanging means for hanging an accessory from the apparatus, a storage means for storing a plurality of electronic devices, and a charging means for charging at least one of the plurality of electronic devices stored in the storage means. The standing means, hanging means, storage means, and charging means can be coupled to an elongated body defining a cavity, and the storage means is coupled such that it is centered over a center of gravity of the apparatus.

An apparatus including a shaft, an umbrella canopy, a handle, an upper suction cup, and a lower suction cup is described. The umbrella canopy and the handle are attached to the shaft. The handle includes a body, an upper projection, and a lower projection. The upper projection and the lower projection project from the body in the same direction and are in spaced relation to one another. The upper suction cup is attached to the upper projection, while the lower suction cup is attached to the lower projection. The apparatus may serve as a removably mountable umbrella.

An apparatus including a shaft, an umbrella canopy, a handle, an upper suction cup, and a lower suction cup is described. The umbrella canopy and the handle are attached to the shaft. The handle includes a body, an upper projection, and a lower projection. The upper projection and the lower projection project from the body in the same direction and are in spaced relation to one another. The upper suction cup is attached to the upper projection, while the lower suction cup is attached to the lower projection. The apparatus may serve as a removably mountable umbrella.

A lift assembly includes a lever arm mounting portion connected to a spring mounting portion, a lever arm, a spa cover engaging portion, and a pneumatic spring. A pneumatic spring proximal end portion has a pivoting connection to the spring mounting portion. A pneumatic spring distal end portion has a pivoting connection to the lever arm. The pneumatic spring exerts an extensive force upon the lever arm both when the lever arm is in the cover closed position and when the lever arm is in the cover open position. The extensive force urges the lever arm towards the cover open position when the lever arm is in the cover closed position, and the extensive force urging the lever arm towards the cover closed position when the lever arm is in the cover open position.

A standing hanging-apparatus comprising a standing means for supporting the apparatus on a surface such as the ground, a hanging means for hanging an accessory from the apparatus, a storage means for storing a plurality of electronic devices, and a charging means for charging at least one of the plurality of electronic devices stored in the storage means. The standing means, hanging means, storage means, and charging means can be coupled to an elongated body defining a cavity, and the storage means is coupled such that it is centered over a center of gravity of the apparatus.

An apparatus comprising a center slot and a plurality of openings. The center slot may physically connect to a support structure. The plurality of openings may be positioned around a periphery of the apparatus. Each of the openings (a) has a vertical slot and an elongated cavity and (b) removably accepts an attachment device. The elongated cavity is tapered from top to bottom. An insertion member that is tapered from a top of the attachment device to a bottom of the attachment device is accepted by one of the plurality of openings to fit in the elongated cavity. A segment of the attachment device is configured to pass through the vertical slot when the insertion member is inserted into the elongated cavity.

An apparatus comprising a center slot and a plurality of openings. The center slot may physically connect to a support structure. The plurality of openings may be positioned around a periphery of the apparatus. Each of the openings (a) has a vertical slot and an elongated cavity and (b) removably accepts an attachment device. The elongated cavity is tapered from top to bottom. An insertion member that is tapered from a top of the attachment device to a bottom of the attachment device is accepted by one of the plurality of openings to fit in the elongated cavity. A segment of the attachment device is configured to pass through the vertical slot when the insertion member is inserted into the elongated cavity.

The present application provides an automated device, including a corresponding network system, that dispenses and receives shared/rental equipment such as umbrellas, sporting equipment, safety accessories and consumer electronics. The device preferably has a mechanical guide that is used to hold the shared/rental equipment or its packaging by using an anchoring structure. A tracking system can be used to track the return and rental processes. Ideally, the device utilizes a central database which can be accessed through internet for administrating the transactions (e.g. rental and return processes) with the device as well as tracking the users, inventory and locations.