Abstract: A detachable component assembly including a detachable component and a pair of latching mechanisms mounted on the detachable component for securing the detachable component to a motorcycle mount upon movement of the detachable component toward the mount. The detachable component includes a pair of side plates each having a recess engageable with the mount, and the latching mechanisms each include a latching member pivotally mounted on the side plates movable relative to the side plates between an unlatched position, in which the recesses are engageable and disengageable with the mount, and a latched position, in which the recess is held in engagement with the mount. The detachable component assembly further includes a locking member movable relative to the latching member between an unlocked position, in which the latch member is movable between the latched and unlatched positions, and a locked position, in which the latch member is held in the latched position.

Abstract: An equipment rack incorporating four linked members which mount an equipment rack support to a hitch insert. The linked members are formed by two pairs of pivotally linked arms which in turn are pivotally inked to the hitch insert and to an equipment rack mounting bracket. Each pair of linked arms provides three pivot bearings which have mutually parallel axes. In the collapsed position the linked arms making up each pair are parallel and the equipment rack support and hitch insert are in juxtaposition. In the extended position the arms making up each pair are substantially co-linear. A mechanical link locks the rack support to the hitch insert when the rack is retracted against the rear of the vehicle.

Abstract: A gun rack for nondestructive use in any of a variety of vehicle models generally comprises two substantially L-shaped vehicle engagement members and a cross bar disposed therebetween. The cross bar comprises at least one trough adapted to support the stock portion of a gun. The L-shaped members are adapted to flexibly engage opposite side portions of a vehicle center console. Padding is provided for protection of the vehicle and supported gun. The cross member may be adjustable in length to facilitate use with a wider variety of console styles. In this case, adjustment of the length of the cross member effects the relative spacing between the two L-shaped members. The adjustable cross member may comprise a turnbuckle, which may have a locking device adapted to selectively fix the length of the cross member and, thus, the width of the gun rack.

Abstract: A wheel-less carrying apparatus for use in conjunction with a self-propelled utility vehicle includes a frame that supports a removable load carrying body. The frame has a pair of spaced longitudinal beams and at least two lateral ribs secured to the longitudinal beams, the rib nearest the distal ends of the beams including at least one portion having a circular cross-section. The removable load carrying body has a continuous surface surrounded by an upwardly extending perimeter. A downwardly extending coupling member fixed to the body removably and pivotally engages the rib nearest the distal ends of the beams so that the body can be tilted with respect to the frame. Downward flanges along each side of the body for engage ends of the lateral ribs of the frame to provide lateral stability for the body.

Abstract: A combined adjustable closure and carry mechanism for a bag comprising a bag including a flexible channel in surrounding relationship to an aperture through which any bag contents can be accessed, a slider, and a single webbing having first and second ends wherein the first end being affixed to the bag and the second end being affixed to the slider. The webbing having portions intermediate the first and second ends which pass through the slider and through the flexible channel and the slider being slidably positionable along the webbing.

Abstract: A reloadable fuse dispensing system includes a carrier adapted to be detachably fastened on a user's body and a dispenser which is detachably attached to the carrier and includes a dispenser body and a fuse holder arrangement which is mounted on the dispenser body for detachably webbing a predetermined length of fuse in a daisy chained manner. During combat, the user simply attaches a pre-loaded dispenser on the carrier and feeds out the fuse from the dispenser in order to fire the explosion quickly and easily. For next detonation, ripping out the used dispenser and replacing a pre-loaded one, the user is then ready to move to next target for another shot.

Abstract: A ski rack with easy loading including a fixed support securable to the roof portion of the vehicle. A sliding support is slidably coupled with the fixed support. A ski support is secured to the central housing of the sliding support. A locking member prevents movement of the sliding support with respect to the fixed support.

Abstract: A modular load bearing field support system having a waist belt, a pair of shoulder straps, each of the shoulder straps having a front end attached to the waist belt and a rear end attached to the waist belt, and a middle section disposed between said front and rear ends. A mounting track is attached to said waist belt, and a spatula accessory support system is included for mounting an accessory on the mounting track. The spatula system includes a flat spatula attached to an accessory, with the spatula inserted between the mounting track and the waist belt to attach the accessory to waist belt. A long gun support system for conveniently and safely carrying a firearm along with the load bearing support system is described. Extension panels for carrying large loads on the support system, as well as fabric noise-reduction and color variation panels are also described.

Abstract: A vehicle roof top luggage holder comprising a roof track, a roof rack for receiving luggage, and a rear frame, the roof track extending generally to the fore and aft of the vehicle on the vehicle roof, with the roof rack being moveably mounted with respect to the roof track to the fore of the vehicle and pivotally attached to the rear frame at the aft of the vehicle, characterised in that the rear frame comprises a hinge arm connected pivotally to the rear of the roof rack and pivotally attached to the rear of the vehicle one of the rear frame and roof rack incluing a cross bar positioned essentially horizontally across the rear of the roof of the vehicle, the arrangement whereby the roof tf the hinge arm of the rear frame, to the rear of the vehicle, enabling loading and unloading of the roof rack at the rear of the vehicle.

Abstract: A strap device for manually transporting a standard substantially rectangular cooler. The device includes a first elongated strap assembly connected to a second elongated strap assembly, wherein the first and second strap assemblies are oriented substantially perpendicular to each other and are both adapted to releasably lockingly engage the cooler. A shoulder strap assembly extends from the strap device and is adapted to releasably lockingly couple the strap device to a wearer. The shoulder strap assembly preferably extends from the second strap assembly to releasably lockingly connect to the first strap assembly.

Abstract: A fairing assembly system and method are provided. The fairing assembly includes a fairing, and a fairing support formed of an integral piece of material including a crossbar mount adapted to receive a crossbar, and a fairing mount adapted to support the fairing. The crossbar mount may include a clip, and the fairing mount may include a fastener configured to secure the fairing to the fairing mount.

Abstract: A load-bearing frame assembly for coupling to a roof of a vehicle is provided. The load-bearing frame assembly comprises a front frame section adapted to be coupled to the vehicle roof toward the front of the vehicle roof, a rear frame section adapted to be coupled to the vehicle roof toward the rear of the vehicle roof, and a frame extension section adapted to be coupled to the roof of the vehicle between the front frame section and the rear frame section. The front frame section includes a first connector and a first load bar for supporting a sports equipment mount. The rear frame section includes a second connector complementary to the first connector so that the rear frame section is joinable to the front frame section to form a first, smaller load bearing frame. The frame extension section is adapted to be coupled to the roof of the vehicle between the front and the rear frame section to form a second, larger load-bearing frame.

Abstract: An improved bicycle carrier is provided for mounting to the rear end of an automobile to receive and support one or more bicycles. The bicycle carrier has a frame formed from a unitary convolutely-shaped metal bar that defines a pair of bicycle support members on one end and a vehicle engaging member at the other end. The frame is shaped such that the vehicle engaging member can be positioned to engage and rest against the rear end of an automobile with the support members projecting rearwardly for receiving one or more bicycles. A stabilizer is secured to the frame and extends away from the support members for resting on the trunk of a car to stabilize the carrier. The stabilizer is selectively movable in the vertical direction and can be locked in place to insure that the support members extend at a predetermined attitude relative to horizontal. A leveling indicator is provided on the frame for indicating an optimum attitude of the support arms during adjustment of the stabilizer.

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 food holding and serving device for holding food and other articles within a vehicle for use by a child. The food holding and serving device includes a housing having a bottom wall, a front wall, a back wall, a first side wall, a second side wall, and a top wall. The top wall has a pair of openings therein positioned generally adjacent to the back wall. Each of the openings in the top wall is positioned generally adjacent to one of the first and second side walls. A top peripheral lip is attached to and extending upwardly from the top wall. A bottom peripheral lip is coupled to and extends downward from the bottom wall. The bottom peripheral lip has a pair of apertures therein. Each of the apertures is positioned generally adjacent to one of the first and second side walls. A seat belt may be extended through the apertures in the bottom peripheral lip to secure the device to a seat.

Abstract: A device for a detachable fastening of a load carrier (10) on a vehicle, in particular a roof rack, is disclosed, which has a carrier frame (18), on which two retaining elements (20, 22) are fitted, which are relatively mobile to one another when the load carrier (10) is in unfastened condition. When the load carrier (10) is in fastened condition the retaining elements (20, 22) engage in a gap (24) between a body frame on the vehicle side (26) and a flat body part (12) attached to this, where they interlock on a fastening element (28) on the body frame (26). The result is that the load carrier (10) can be fastened to the vehicle easily and securely.

Abstract: A vehicle article carrier system having an elongated siderail which can be configured in a first configuration as a slat of the system or in a second configuration as a siderail of the system. The elongated support rail requires no modification before same can be used in either a slat-based or a siderail-based vehicle article carrier system. Either configuration can be used to support one or more cross bars and conventional bracket assemblies directly on the support rails.

Abstract: A baby carrier having a pad of the present invention comprises a carrier body 10 including at least a back rest 11 and capable of accommodating and holding a baby in both a face-to-face holding manner in which the baby is held such that the back rest 11 is brought into contact with a back of the baby and a forward-facing holding manner in which the baby is held such that the back rest 11 is brought into contact with chest and abdomen of the baby; and shoulder belts 30 and 30 mounted to the carrier body 10 and carried on left and right shoulders; wherein the baby carrier further comprises a pad 40, which can cover the back rest 11, mounted detachably in the carrier body 10, formed wider than a portion which corresponds to a crotch rest portion of the back rest 11 of the carrier body 10 when the carrier body is used in the forward-facing holding.

Abstract: A vehicle article carrier apparatus having a pair of elongated support rails which are used to support a pair of bracket assemblies of a cross bar thereon. Each of the support rails form a channel and include a pair of flanges which extend inwardly towards each other and towards a bottom wall of the support rail. A tap plate is disposed within the channel and includes a pair of angled edge portions. The angled edge portions are formed at angles which allow them to rest flush against the flanges when the tap plate is urged into a locked position. This arrangement prevents the support rail from being distorted in the event the tap plate is slightly overtightened. It also provides an extremely secure clamping arrangement when a bracketed member is in a locked orientation on its associated support rail.

Abstract: A load carrier strut adapted to be secured to a vehicle roof. The load carrier strut includes a slot with an opening extending into an interior portion of the load carrier strut. The slot opening being formed by at least one defining edge and adapted to be engaged with an engageable member. A protective skin covers at least a portion of the load carrier strut. The protective skin extends over the slot opening and covers at least a portion of the at least one defining edge of the slot opening. The load carrier strut includes a notch located in the at least one defining edge of the slot proximate an end of the load carrier strut. The protective skin engages in the notch thereby securing the protective skin longitudinally with respect to the load carrier strut.