Abstract: A titanium alloy and method of making the same are provided. The alloy comprises one or more elements selected from the group consisting of chromium, iron, and manganese. In an as-cast condition, the alloy has a yield strength of at least about 135,000 psi, a tensile strength of at least about 155,000 psi and a percent elongation of at least about 5.0 percent.

Abstract: An improved bottle, container, or fluid carrying waist pack which is shaped to fit in the lower back area of a person, has a retaining sleeve with an opening on one end to receive a bottle. The bottle retaining sleeve situated horizontally at its length relative to the users upright body incorporates components which communicate at its center with a corresponding mating feature on the center portion of the inserted bottle. An improved bottle or container which includes a multiplicity of contours is inserted into the receiving pack for a range of uses from sitting and walking to running and more rigorous activities.

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. The improved foundation/retaining device portion has means of retaining a bottle, container or other item and means of attaching the foundation/retaining device portion onto a user's body or other article or being. The bottle, container or fluid carrying portion is adapted for mating engagement with the retaining device. There are also disclosed a number of desirable optional features of the novel invention which can be used in combination with the disclosed retaining device and associated container or the like, or alone—the features in combinations together, alone, etc.

Abstract: An improved harness or harness-like garment for purposes of making the user more visible and/or with optional pocket or item(s) carrying means, having strap or straps or strap-like element(s) configured in two substantially “Y” or “V” shaped forms or one of each; the tops of the substantially “Y”-shaped and/or “V”-shaped forms are joined together, fused or one part; the bottoms of the substantially “Y” and/or “V”-shaped forms are fastened, joined fused or in one part to a waist strap forming means so that they meet the waist strap forming means at substantially 180 degrees from each other around the somewhat circular waist strap forming means; the waist strap forming means preferably having closure means.

Abstract: An improved bottle, container, or fluid carrying waist pack which is shaped to fit in the lower back area of a person, has a retaining sleeve with an opening on one end to receive a bottle. The bottle retaining sleeve situated horizontally at its length relative to the users upright body incorporates components which communicate at its center with a corresponding mating feature on the center portion of the inserted bottle. An improved bottle or container which includes a multiplicity of contours is inserted into the receiving pack for a range of uses from sitting and walking to running and more rigorous activities.