Abstract: A combination flashlight and flashlight support is provided, wherein the generally tubular support releasably attaches to the flashlight body. The support is constructed and arranged to attach at at least one end of the flashlight. The support projects the flashlight at an oblique angle to a longitudinal axis of the flashlight body, and maintains the flashlight in an elevated position. When not in use, the support is securable to the body in a coaxial position.

Abstract: A handlebar mounted brake control mechanism for a Bowden brake cable or the like includes a handlebar having at least one end, a tubular handle member having first and second ends configured to telescopically slide over one end of the handlebar and being coaxially rotatable thereabout between a relaxed position and a braking position. A handle member biasing mechanism is located on the handlebar for biasing the handle member into the relaxed position, and a handle member guide is used to axially displace the handle member reciprocally between the relaxed position and the braking position. The handle member biasing mechanism is configured such that when the overriding force applied by the user to rotate the handle member into the braking position is released, the handle member biasing mechanism returns the handle member to the relaxed position from the braking position. Additionally, the handle member has an attachment for releasably accommodating an end of the brake cable.

Abstract: A handlebar-mounted cable control for a bicycle brake or the like, including a cable fitting fixed within the handlebar and having a throughbore and an angled surface facing an open end of the handlebar, a tubular handle member being inserted over and coaxially rotatable about the end of the handlebar, the handle member having an insert with a throughbore and an angled surface being generally complementary with the angled surface of the cable fitting. The brake cable is inserted in the throughbore and a cable end is fixed to the insert so that as the handle member is rotated, the brake cable is pulled, activating the brake.

Abstract: An improved slide fastener for coupling garment portions together. The slide fastener construction including extending parallel tines designed for preventing the garment or parts of the garment or threads therein from jamming the slider as the slider is moved along for fastening or unfastening the garment.