The invention is directed to a compacting grip apparatus for a hand-held touch screen electronic device. The apparatus includes an extension portion comprising an extendable cylindrical flexible corrugated tube, the extension portion having a first end and an opposing second end. In some embodiments, the extension expands to an open position and contracts to a closed position. The apparatus includes a hard base that includes a flat outside face and an inside portion fixedly connected to the first end of the extension portion. The apparatus includes a hard top that includes an inside portion fixedly connected to the second end of the extension portion and a flat or plate-like outside face facing away from the outside face of the base.

A hand held bird feeding assembly includes a container that has a bottom wall and a perimeter wall that is attached to and extends upwardly from the bottom wall. An upper portion of the container distal to the bottom wall tapers inward. An opening extends into a top end of the container. An artificial flower is attached to the container adjacent to the opening. A feeding fluid is placed within the container and can be used to feed a hummingbird from the container as the container is being held.

A board carrier that allows an individual to readily carry a surfboard, paddle board, etc. has a carrier body and a retention strap used in conjunction to encompass the board. The carrier body has a central section that is positioned along an edge of the board, and a first flap and a second flap that are positioned on opposite sides of the board. A handle and a carrier strap are connected to the central section, providing a dual means of carrying the board. The retention strap is fixed to the first flap and removably engaged with a strap fastener that is connected to the second flap. The retention strap is positioned around the board and engaged with the strap fastener to secure the board carrier to the board. A plurality of grips is integrated into the carrier body and the retention strap to prevent the board from slipping.

A retainer with an essentially semicircular internal track having angularly spaced detent stops about a centrally located post, and a first surface, which may be affixed to an electronic device. An essentially circular mounting plate, selectively engages the detent stops for angular positioning with respect to the retainer and is configured for affixing to a second surface, which may be a convenient point of access or the user directly.

A handle for carrying watercraft, wherein the handle also functions to securely retain a paddle or oar, the handle comprising a channel for receiving and retaining a paddle or oar using an interference fit. The handle is secured to the watercraft by a strap attached to the watercraft body and passing through a slot in the handle that runs parallel to the channel.

A portable computing tablet holster comprising a handle assembly attached to a portable computing tablet retention assembly. The portable computing tablet retention assembly is adapted to retain a portable computing tablet therein using a pair of elongated retention channels extending along opposite elongated edges of a tablet rear support panel. The tablet is retained by a lateral retention channel extending along a lateral edge and at least one flexible retention element located proximate an opposite lateral edge thereof. The handle assembly can be rigidly fixed to the rear panel or moveably assembled to the rear panel. Movement between the handle and the rear panel can include a sliding movement, a rotating movement, and/or a pivoting movement. A user input device can be integrated into the handle for controlling at least one of a light and/or a camera integrated into the holster, the tablet, and the like.

Generally described, aspects of the disclosed subject matter are directed to a carrying strap or a carrying loop suitable for use with a container. The carrying strap and loop include first and second attachment portions for securement to various locations on the container. In one example, a carrying strap has a stowed position, where the strap wraps around the container, to a carrying position, where the strap secures to a second location on the container such that the strap can be used to carry the container. In another example, a carrying loop has a deployed position, where the loop secures to only a first location on the container and is used to carry the container. The carrying straps and loops are suitably positioned as covering a label of the container, as a replacement for the label, or placed in any different position on the container from the label.

An aftermarket accessory in the form of an ergonomic grip for a mobile electronic device. The ergonomic grip includes a grip element hingedly coupled to a planar plate. The grip element includes a plurality of integrally molded annular loops forming a plurality of finger through holes. The ergonomic grip is attached superjacent the verso surface of a mobile electronic device or mobile electronic device cover via a suitable adhesive.

A detachable shopping handle device includes a handgrip, an arm and a clamp for gripping shopping cart handles. The clamp may be sized and configured to snap onto the handle or the clamp may open to fit over the handle and close to grip it. The device arm may telescope or fold. The device may include two spaced-apart clamps. The clamp may be detachable from the arm. The arm may include a hook for carrying a shopping bag. The device may include a rechargeable battery and a connection for charging a phone. A carrying case may be used to hold the device.

The invention is directed to a one hand gripping apparatus fastened or built into the back of a hand-held touch screen electronic device or its case. The apparatus includes two or more separated flat rectangular-shaped extensions that extend from the base and are attached to the base with a hinge, the extension portion having a first end and an opposing second end. In some embodiments, the extension expands to an open position and contracts to a closed position. The apparatus includes a hard base that includes a flat outside face and an inside portion fixedly connected to the first end of the extension portion. The apparatus includes a hard top that includes an inside portion fixedly connected to the second end of the extension portion and a flat or plate-like outside face facing away from the outside face of the base.