Abstract: An illuminated harness includes a front panel assembly and a rear panel, in which the front panel assembly includes a left front panel detachably connected to a right front panel. A side-illuminating fiber optic cable is attached to the front panel assembly and the rear panel assembly, including a first belt portion and a second belt portion joining the front panel assembly to the rear panel, combining to form a belt. The fiber optic cable also forms a left shoulder strap joining the front panel assembly to the rear panel and a right shoulder portion joining the front panel assembly to the rear panel, forming a pair of shoulder straps. A light source is coupled to the fiber optic cable and arranged to transmit light into the fiber optic cable.

Abstract: An illuminated harness includes a front panel assembly and a rear panel assembly. A side-illuminating fiber optic cable is attached to the front panel assembly and the rear panel assembly, including a first belt portion and a second belt portion joining the front panel assembly to the rear panel assembly, combining to form a belt. The fiber optic cable also forms a first shoulder strap portion joining the front panel assembly to the rear panel assembly and a second shoulder portion strap joining the front panel assembly to the rear panel assembly, forming a pair of shoulder straps. A light source is coupled to the fiber optic cable and arranged to transmit light into the fiber optic cable.

Abstract: An adjustable stretch belt with a pocket allows a user to carry items securely, conveniently and in a bounce-free manner while being active, while having the ability to adjust the sizing of the belt with an internal adjustor such that one size stretch belt can fit a variety of waist sizes, and allowing a user to vary the tightness as desired.

Abstract: A compression sleeve and flexible bottle combine to serve as a fluid carrier such as for water or sports beverages. The flexible bottle has an interior volume for holding the fluid, the flexible bottle being readily collapsible to conform the interior volume of the flexible bottle to a volume of the fluid held within the flexible bottle, with a compression sleeve surrounding the flexible bottle. A pull-cord is attached to the compression sleeve and is moveable from a first position in which the pull-cord is retracted to a second position in which the pull-cord is extended, in which moving the pull-cord from the first position to the second position causes a contraction of the compression sleeve and a corresponding contraction of the flexible bottle.

Abstract: A belt winch may be formed from stretchy fabric, includes a front panel joined to a rear panel. Flaps may be provided to form interior pockets, which are further formed by stitching or other joining techniques. Internal stiffening and resilient members may be incorporated between the panels at each end, aiding in the structure of the opposing ends of the belt which tie together.

Abstract: An illuminated harness includes a front panel assembly and a rear panel assembly. A side-illuminating fiber optic cable is attached to the front panel assembly and the rear panel assembly, including a first belt portion and a second belt portion joining the front panel assembly to the rear panel assembly, combining to form a belt. The fiber optic cable also forms a first shoulder strap portion joining the front panel assembly to the rear panel assembly and a second shoulder portion strap joining the front panel assembly to the rear panel assembly, forming a pair of shoulder straps. A light source is coupled to the fiber optic cable and arranged to transmit light into the fiber optic cable.

Abstract: A hand strap bottle clip is configured for use with a bottle, and includes a clip attachable to an upper end of the bottle and having a lower end of the clip extending downwardly toward a lower end of the bottle when the clip is attached to the bottle. The clip includes upper and lower attachment locations or slots. A strap is attached to the clip at the upper and lower attachment locations to form a hand loop sized to accommodate a hand of a user.

Abstract: A compression sleeve and flexible bottle combine to serve as a fluid carrier such as for water or sports beverages. The flexible bottle has an interior volume for holding the fluid, the flexible bottle being readily collapsible to conform the interior volume of the flexible bottle to a volume of the fluid held within the flexible bottle, with a compression sleeve surrounding the flexible bottle. A pull-cord is attached to the compression sleeve and is moveable from a first position in which the pull-cord is retracted to a second position in which the pull-cord is extended, in which moving the pull-cord from the first position to the second position causes a contraction of the compression sleeve and a corresponding contraction of the flexible bottle.

Abstract: A retainer operable to hold a race number bib includes a front panel and a rear panel joined by an elbow and with a latch. One or more lateral projections is provided on the retainer to allow a user to open or close the retainer. Internal projections may provide gripping surfaces, and in some cases they extend through holes formed in one of the panels. A belt hook may be provided to secure a retainer to a belt.

Abstract: An improved bottle, retaining device and associated elements for carrying items is disclosed. The retaining device is adapted for holding a container (or containers) or other items; the retaining device being adapted to affix the container by way of the retaining device to a person or a personal item so ready access is provided for the held container/item.

Abstract: An improved bottle having a mating clip is disclosed. The bottle includes a guide, preferably located on opposing sidewalls of the bottle, to direct attachment features of a clip toward mating attachment features of a bottle in order to facilitate attachment of the bottle to the clip in a tactile fashion. The guide further serves as a release mechanism, in which an inward force applied to the guide will cause deflection of the bottle to separate the clip from the bottle.

Abstract: A sleeve for use with a mating bottle forms a tubular shape having a top end and a bottom end and an interior space within the tubular shape formed by the sleeve. A light source is carried on the sleeve, the light source being oriented to direct the majority of the light emitted from the light source toward the interior space. One or more holes formed in the sleeve, preferably as a pattern, such that light emitted from the light source and directed toward the interior space is allowed to pass through the one or more holes when the sleeve is attached around the bottle.