A load-assisting glove is an apparatus that assists users with the load from a handheld tool such as a shovel. The apparatus may include a work glove and a bracing socket. The work glove maintains the bracing socket at an ergonomic position adjacent to the user's arm. The bracing socket lessens the amount of grip needed to work with the handheld tool. The work glove includes a wrist opening, a palmar portion, and a dorsal portion. The wrist opening enables the user to put on the work glove. The palmar portion protects the palmar area of the hand, while the dorsal portion protects the dorsal area. The bracing socket includes an open socket end and a closed socket end. The open socket end enables the end of the tool handle to be inserted into the bracing socket, while the closed socket end keeps the handle end within the bracing socket.

An apparatus and method for a multipoint, flexible fishing rod holder that may be quickly and efficiently engaged and disengaged is disclosed. Both the rod handle and rod blank may be supported by separate flexible devices that accommodate all sizes and styles of fishing rod such that the rod may be maintained in a generally horizontal orientation. In one embodiment, the supporting apparatus can be retrofitted to existing fishing apparel. In another, the supporting apparatus is integral to the apparel at the time of manufacture. In certain aspects, the rod holder can be quickly engaged and disengaged to allow an angler use of both hands to facilitate various activities such as changing lures, adding bait, positioning bobbers, or wading with a staff.

A backpack designed to reduce forward head posture is disclosed herein. Such a backpack may include: one or more shoulder straps, where each of the shoulder straps includes a sternal pad in contact with a wearer's sternum and upper anterior ribs when worn; a wedge-shaped sacral pad spanning a bottom of the backpack, the upper edge of which contacting a user's thoracolumbar junction when worn; one or more dorsal pads in contact with a wearer's spine and shoulder blade when worn; and wherein the sternal pad, wedge shaped sacral pad, and one of the one or more dorsal pads when in contact with a wearer's anatomy are arranged in a triangular configuration when viewed from a side perspective of a wearer.

This invention is directed toward an adjustable belt that is worn by a paddler which has a lanyard that can be used to selectively attach a paddle to a paddler. It is designed to help secure, control and facilitate the use of a paddle while SUP surfing, SUP paddling, SUP fishing and/or any water sports paddling activity. The belt is adjustable to fit a wide range of waist sizes, and can be worn over wetsuits, swim wear, skin or clothing. The belt that has an adjustable lanyard (leash) used to secure the paddle when the paddler needs both hands to perform an activity other than paddling. The lanyard is attached to the belt through a sewn loop, grommet or sewn directly to belt, and has a loop with a push-button slider or other locking device that adjusts and snugs the loop around a paddle.

A carrying case that is adaptable to carry a variety of devices of different sizes and to attach to a variety of things. The carrying case includes a main panel and a tail strap, each manufactured from a substantially thin flexible material. Hook portion and loop portions are provided at predetermined locations on the top and bottom surfaces of the main panel and tail strap and the folding of the main panel and tail strap and securing of hook portions to loop portions forms the carrying case around a device to be carried.

An apparatus for transporting a wheeled case, such as an article of luggage, utilizing a belt with a connector to secure the wheeled case to the users back is provided. The apparatus may connect the handle of the wheeled case to the user's back and may allow the user to maneuver the wheeled case behind his or herself without further use of their hands.

An apparatus and method for a multipoint, flexible fishing rod holder that may be quickly and efficiently engaged and disengaged is disclosed. Both the rod handle and rod blank may be supported by separate flexible devices that accommodate all sizes and styles of fishing rod such that the rod may be maintained in a generally horizontal orientation. In one embodiment, the supporting apparatus can be retrofitted to existing fishing apparel. In another, the supporting apparatus is integral to the apparel at the time of manufacture. In certain aspects, the rod holder can be quickly engaged and disengaged to allow an angler use of both hands to facilitate various activities such as changing lures, adding bait, positioning bobbers, or wading with a staff.

A writing instrument holder includes a base with a connector configured to connect the base to a hat. A first magnetic material is coupled to the base. A writing instrument sleeve is configured to wrap around a writing instrument and includes a second magnetic material. The first magnetic material is attracted to the second magnetic material. When the writing instrument sleeve is wrapped around the writing instrument, the writing instrument releasably secures to the base.

A system for the attachment of small tools and utensils to the wearers fore arm. The system provides improvements in the field of cosmetics by allowing easier access to the practitioner's tools.

A rotatable bracket assembly for use with self-leveling devices that includes a first bracket portion having an upper region with an outer surface and a substantially flat inner surface, wherein a cylindrical carriage bolt receiving structure is formed on one end of the inner surface; and a lower region having an outer surface and an inner surface, wherein a stem and flange receiving region is formed on the inner surface; and a second bracket portion that is adapted to be connected to the first bracket portion, wherein the second bracket portion further includes an upper region having an outer surface and a substantially flat inner surface, wherein a cylindrical carriage bolt receiving structure is formed on one end of the inner surface; and a lower region having an outer surface and an inner surface, wherein a stem and flange receiving region is formed on the inner surface.