Abstract: A personal hydration system with a flow-restricting device. The hydration system includes a fluid reservoir configured to store fluid and a tube assembly that is coupled to the reservoir and configured to deliver fluid to a user's mouth, such as via a mouthpiece. The system further includes a flow-restricting device that is configured to selectively restrict the flow of drink fluid between the reservoir and the mouthpiece. In some embodiments, the flow-restricting device includes a body and a rotatable core.

Abstract: A beltclip-mounted holder assembly allows for the hands-free carrying of a beverage container. The body portion of the holder assembly comprises a plate having a spring-loaded clip used to attach the holder assembly to a person's belt or waistband. A pivotally mounted bracket located near the base of the plate allows a receptacle to move in a pendular manner. The receptacle is insulated and is designed to support a beverage container therein.

Abstract: The FANOXY PACK System concept of a technical textile strong enough to match the strength of steel to make a fabric oxygen tank is new. This in turn allows the fanny pack to become a viable oxygen supply carrying device to be used by millions of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease patients.

Abstract: A combination backpack and hydration pack has a hydration pack portion and a standard backpack portion which are detachably connected to each other. The two portions can thus be used together as a hydration pack/standard backpack combination or separately as a pack solely for hydration purposes. The hydration pack portion has a bladder portion for holding liquid. The backpack portion is attachable to and circumscribes the hydration pack portion for providing additional carrying space.

Abstract: A combination blanket and carrier therefore wherein a blanket is formed integrally with the carrier bag and may be folded to fit within the carrier bag. A plurality of different straps for carrying the bag are provided.

Abstract: This invention teaches a multi-purpose bottle holder that is suitable for securely transporting water and beverage bottles over long distances or during vigorous exercise programs. The bottle holder can be supported either by an adjustable shoulder strap, or around an individual's waist. The bottle holder comprises an elongated, cylindrical body having a closed bottom and an open top, which define a cavity therein for receiving a bottle. The bottle holder has an expandable front pocket containing a top flap with a securing device. The bottle holder also contains a first securing assembly on one side and a second securing assembly on the other side. The first securing assembly contains a first D-shaped ring and a key holder clasp. The second securing assembly contains a second D-shaped ring.

Abstract: The bottle-connector connects a bottle to an individual, back-pack or clothing. The bottle is of the type having a neck in which an annular groove or ridge is formed. The connector has a resilient O-ring having an opening in which the neck is received. A collar is provided for adjusting the opening to an effective size such that the O-ring is snugly accommodated in the groove where the bottle has a groove or to an effective size smaller than the outer diameter of said ridge where the bottle has a ridge such that the O-ring is securely connected to the bottle. The connector also has a rigid ring connected to the O-ring and a strap or clip for connecting the rigid ring to the individual or to his back-pack or clothing.

Abstract: A decorative thermally insulated beverage bottle holder having a detachable carrying strap, a bottle opener, and a bottle cap. The bottle holder is made of a flexible insulating material such as neoprene. A vertically disposed zipper allows for the easy opening and closing of the contour fitting holder. Indicia can be placed on the holder to enhance its appearance.

Abstract: A hands-free personal hydration delivery system has a tubing assembly that has one end that detachably connects to a feed tube for a container of fluid worn on the back or torso of a user. The other end of the tubing assembly is coupled to a bite valve which is opened when manipulated by the user's mouth to allow fluid to be drawn by suction applied by the user, and is closed when not being manipulated so as to cut off fluid flow in an air-tight condition. An intermediate portion of the tubing assembly is mounted on the user's head or to the user's headgear at a position of higher elevation than the user's mouth. This allows fluid to be drawn to the elevated position and flow downward from there to the user's mouth by gravity feed. The fluid flow can then continue with little suction effort due to the gravity feed and siphoning effect of fluid from the container.

Abstract: A soft-sided container assembly is provided that includes a beverage container liner and an insulating cover for generally maintaining the temperature of the container contents during transport and/or short term storage. The container assembly is adapted to facilitate access to and/or removal of the container liner from the insulating cover. Thus, the top panel of the insulating cover is provided as a cover flap structure having a container overlying portion and a flap attachment portion that is detachably secured may be attached to the side wall. Because the top panel overlies substantially the entire exposed top wall of the container liner, detaching the top panel substantially fully opens the cover for removal of liner. In addition or in the alternative, one or more grip structures are provided adjacent the bottom of the insulating cover, for being manually grasped, to provide suitable resistance whereby the liner can be removed from the cover.

Abstract: A sanitary pet-waste collection pouch including an interior open-topped chamber for holding tied loaded plastic bags containing retrieved pet-waste, the pouch having a flap portion carrying interior and exterior opening pockets on opposite sides thereof, a pair of deep side-pockets on opposite sides of the chamber, releasable retaining loops coupled to the respective deep side-pockets, the interior opening pocket carrying a supply of plastic litter bags and the exterior opening pocket carrying personal effects, releasable retainer loops coupled to the deep side-pockets and each formed of a strip carrying opposite sided “hook” and “pile” portions which are engaged to form the loop, “hook” and “pile” portions being self-engagable forming the loops, and pockets on opposite sides thereof.

Abstract: A pack system for holding a highly viscous liquid includes a container configured with an opening in the bottom end thereof, a valve mechanism disposed adjacent the opening for selectively controlling flow through the opening, and a pack having a pocket configured to hold the container in an upright position so that highly viscous liquid disposed within the container will gravitate toward the opening in the lower end. Preferably, the pocket has an opening in the upper end for receiving the container and an opening in the lower end for receiving the valve mechanism so that the valve mechanism is visible while the container is in the pocket.

Abstract: A generally rectangular sheet which has a plurality of holes arranged in vertical and horizontal rows is secured into any of a variety of different sized sleeves. This may be accomplished by the use of a lace or strand being woven through overlying holes, by the use of two-piece rivets, or by the use of nubs extending from a first surface adjacent one edge of the sheet being received in holes adjacent the opposite edge. A bottom for the sleeve can be formed by interweaving the strand or by a separate bottom member that is attached by two-piece rivets or arms. These arms may be received in a horizontal row of holes directly or nubs on the arms may extend into the holes. The attachment nubs can be shaped to be received in complimentarily shaped holes in the sheet and may involve a sliding into a recess sized to receive a head portion of a button. An extending tab can be used to secure the personal carrier to a belt or shoulder strap to secure it to a portion of the body of the user.

Abstract: A container holder with at least one pocket whose opening is directed upwardly, such pocket being adapted to contain a container. A funnel-shape introduction neck for the container is arranged in the area of the periphery of the pocket opening, the most splayed portion of the neck being directed upwardly and outwardly.