Abstract: Provided is an optical switch element capable of adjusting an output strength of light output from an optical switch to a fixed level.

Abstract: A bicycle stem and handlebar engaging container that is engaged to each of the stem and handlebar and that rides on the stem of the bicycle. A stem of a bicycle is a structural part of the bicycle that is disposed between the handlebar and the fork. A person turns the handlebars, which thus turns the stem, which thus turns the upper portion of the fork, which thus turns the lower portion of the fork, which thus turns the front wheel of the bicycle. A floor of the container rides on the stem. A first pair of quick connect and release straps engages the stem and a second and third pair of quick connect and release straps engage the handlebar. The second pair of quick connect and release straps includes a side strap and an end strap that engage each other. The third pair of quick connect and release straps includes a side strap and an end strap that engage each other.

Abstract: A saddle cover for a racing cyclist, especially for the male cyclist racing in the aerotuck position where the male organ is pinched awkwardly against the bicycle seat or saddle. The saddle cover includes a pair of front elongate relatively raised resilient cushion portions on a front portion of the saddle, running forwardly and rearwardly and being spaced transversely of each other such that the male organ is cradled on and between the elongate resilient cushions. The saddle cover further includes a pair of rear generally elliptical relatively raised resilient cushion portions on a rear portion of the saddle for the bony portions of the buttocks. The front pair of cushions is spaced from the rear pair of cushions such that the space therebetween is relatively depressed. The saddle cover is resiliently stretchable over a conventional saddle. Further, if desired, the cover may be integral with the saddle.

Abstract: A container for articles such as food which is snuggled behind the head (vertical) tube and rests on the top (horizontal) tube of a bicycle. The container includes a relatively narrow width so as to hide behind the head tube such that the container adds no wind resistance to the bicycle. The relatively narrow width further provides no interference to thigh and knee pedaling action. The container includes a relatively elongate lid which may extend up and over articles such as bananas. A Velcro.RTM. connector band on the lid engages a Velcro.RTM. connector band on the receptacle to close off the receptacle. The connector band on the receptacle is relatively wide such that the connector band on the lid may be fixed to upper or lower portions of the connector band on the receptacle to thereby tighten or loosen the lid.

Abstract: The bag includes a cylindrical portion for a water bottle and a parallelepiped portion for food such as energy bars. Such shapes minimize the size of the bag and hence its weight and air resistance. The bag is elongate to maximize its size yet minimize air resistance. The tethers or straps which connect the bag to the aerobar extend from each of the receptacle portions to support such independently and are disposed at different levels so as to attach to portions of the bar which are oblique relative to each other. One tether or strap is connectable to the conventional handle bar to minimize longitudinal movement of the bag, while the other tethers or straps minimize lateral movement. The straps are adjustable in length to accommodate different aerobars of different widths. The cylindrical bag portion includes a perimeter portion drawable about such cylindrical bag portion to keep an article such as a water bottle tightly in such receptacle portion.