Abstract: A container including a container body and a fixture assembly configured for receiving an accessory container, the bottom surface of the container body being configured for connecting the container to a vehicle, the bottom surface including: a tongue attached to the bottom surface at a first end portion of the bottom surface, the tongue extending from the bottom surface, at least a portion of the tongue extending parallel to the bottom surface, the tongue being positioned on a first side of the container body, and an anchor attached to the bottom surface at a second end portion of the bottom surface opposite the first end portion, the anchor being positioned on a second side of the container body, the second side of the container body being oppositely disposed to the first side of the container body, the anchor including at least one anchor lock.

Abstract: A stackable container assembly has a base container and an accessory container selectively connected to a top surface of the base container such that the accessory container is stacked on top of the base container. The base container has a container body has a bottom surface adapted for connecting the base container to a vehicle; a tongue connected to the container body and being adapted for inserting into a first vehicle anchor fixture connected to the vehicle; and an anchor connected to the container body and being adapted for inserting into a second vehicle anchor fixture. The anchor has an anchor base and an anchor lock extending from the anchor base. The anchor lock is rotatable about an axis perpendicular to the anchor base between a locked position and an unlocked position. A container and a vehicle provided with the stackable container assembly are also disclosed.

Abstract: An ice-particle spray generating device for use on snow vehicles is disclosed. The present invention provides an adapter having a locking device to prevent the connecting means of the ice-particle spray generating device to loosen when the snow vehicle is travelling.

Abstract: An auger hauler is adapted to be removably attached to a vehicle and transport an auger with the vehicle. The auger hauler comprises a vehicle frame that is adapted to be removably attached to the vehicle. The auger hauler comprises further an auger frame attached to the vehicle frame and adapted to transport the auger.

Abstract: Removable storage compartments are provided that can include a compartment housing formed to extend along sidewalls from a base portion and define an opening, a lid configured to couple with the housing and at least partially close the opening, with the lid not extending beyond the outermost portion of the sidewalls. Compartments can also have a least one mounting bracket recessed within at least one of the sidewalls. Methods of mounting a storage compartment to a snowmobile are provided that can include mounting a portion of a hasp to a portion of a snowmobile, providing a storage compartment having another portion of the hasp mounted thereto, and coupling the portions of the hasp to mount the compartment to the snowmobile, the coupled compartment having the hasp recessed below the compartment and within a perimeter define by the compartment. Ornamental designs for snowmobile accessories as shown in FIGS. 6-12.

Abstract: Removable storage compartments are provided that can include a compartment housing formed to extend along sidewalls from a base portion and define an opening, a lid configured to couple with the housing and at least partially close the opening, with the lid not extending beyond the outermost portion of the sidewalls. Compartments can also have a least one mounting bracket recessed within at least one of the sidewalls. Methods of mounting a storage compartment to a snowmobile are provided that can include mounting a portion of a hasp to a portion of a snowmobile, providing a storage compartment having another portion of the hasp mounted thereto, and coupling the portions of the hasp to mount the compartment to the snowmobile, the coupled compartment having the hasp recessed below the compartment and within a perimeter define by the compartment. Ornamental designs for snowmobile accessories as shown in FIGS. 6-12.

Abstract: A load carrier for an off-road vehicle, such as an ATV or snowmobile, includes a generally horizontal platform and moveable article-mounts that may be adjustably fixed in position underneath and/or on top of said platform to receive various pieces of cargo. The article-mounts may receive and anchor elongated objects such as snowboards, skis, and rifle cases, preferably in a horizontal orientation generally parallel to the length of the vehicle. Preferably, a substantial portion of the platform upper surface is on a single, substantially horizontal plane and is available for multiple of said article-mounts, while another portion is recessed for receiving smaller, shorter, or more regularly-shaped objects. In a first group of embodiments, moveable article-mounts are underneath the platform, for example, by connection of a rail or other mounting portion of the article-mount to the underside and/or side edge of the platform.

Abstract: A snowmobile comprises a chassis including a tunnel, an engine disposed on the chassis at a forward end thereof and a seat disposed above the tunnel behind the engine. The seat has an inclined rear end face extending upwardly and rearwardly with respect to the upper surface of the tunnel, a cavity being defined beneath the seat between the inclined rear end face and the upper surface of the tunnel. The cavity is adapted to receive at least a portion of a transportable object therein, such that the transportable object is locatable above the tunnel at least partially beneath the seat.

Abstract: A snowmobile is described having a frame, at least one steerable ski disposed at a forward end of the frame, and an endless drive track disposed beneath a rearward end of the frame to propel the frame. A seat is mounted on the frame, which may accommodate at least one person. A fairing is disposed behind the seat, and a storage compartment is defined interiorly to the fairing. Variations are also described.

Abstract: A snowmobile provided comprises a chassis including a tunnel, an engine disposed on the chassis at a forward end thereof and a seat disposed on the tunnel behind the engine. The tunnel has an upper surface and a portion extending rearwardly beyond the seat. The seat has an inclined rear end face extending upwardly and rearwardly from the upper surface of the tunnel, a cavity being defined beneath the seat between the inclined rear end face and the upper surface of the tunnel. The cavity is adapted to receive at least a portion of a transportable object therein, such that the transportable object is locatable above the tunnel at least partially beneath the seat.

Abstract: A snowboard rack for snowmobiles to aid snowmobile operators in safely carrying and transporting snowboards, as attached to a snowmobile machine for recreation or other purposes. A frame attachment member is secured to an underside, typically the belly pan, of a front portion of a snowmobile, upon which a rack frame is removably attached. The rack frame includes at least two uprights, with a cradle formed into an upper portion of each upright, for secure placement of a snowboard. The snowboard is secured to the rack frame with a tie-down strap at each cradle.

Abstract: Systems for mounting and using portable electronic devices (PEDs) on vehicles make PEDs easier to secure to, transport on, and protect from the elements while mounted on the vehicle. One embodiment of a mounting system includes a PED cabinet having a hard, weatherproofed outer shell with the PED mounted therein, a harness system which detachably mounts the PED cabinet, and an anchor system which detachably mounts the harness system to the vehicle. The harness system may include a strap which wraps around the top of the PED cabinet to firmly hold the PED cabinet in place on a harness pad part of the harness system. The anchor system may include straps which connect to the motorcycle rearward of a motorcycle's gas tank and additional straps which connect to the motorcycle forward of the motorcycle's gas tank. The PED cabinet may include adjustable speakers mounted thereon. An accessory bar can be mounted to the vehicle.

Abstract: A snowmobile having an accessory attachment system and a cargo rack storage compartment. The snowmobile includes a chassis having a front portion, a central portion, and a rear portion. The front chassis portion mounts a pair of steerable skis and includes an engine cradle for mounting an engine that powers a drive track. The central chassis portion includes a drive tunnel having the drive track disposed therein, an operator seat being mounted to the top portion of the drive tunnel, a top portion of the tunnel supporting an operator seat. The rear chassis portion includes a rear close-off that reinforces the drive tunnel and defines a cargo rack storage compartment co-extensive with a portion of the drive tunnel. An optional passenger seat may be removably mounted above a portion of the storage compartment. The rear close-off also includes plurality of mounting points, such as hooks or bracket holes.

Abstract: A universal snowmobile handlebar bag having a first larger pouch and a second smaller pouch interconnected at upper edges therof by a flexible panel sized to fit across the central portion of a snowmobile handlebar with the pouches on opposite sides of the handlebar and with the side of the handlebar to which either bag is located being determined by the configuration of the snowmobile and with the access to and interior configuration of each pouch being determined by the size of the pouch.

Abstract: A snowmobile trunk bag which exhibits better wear resistance in those areas which are subject to being bombarded with snow, ice and debris during operation of the snowmobile includes a plurality of fabric panels defining an enclosed storage space and exterior surfaces of the bag, a position retainer secured to one of the panels to allow the snowmobile trunk bag to be properly positioned and retained when the bag is secured to a snowmobile, and a plurality of waterproof overlays. Each of the waterproof overlays is secured to a selected exterior surface of the snowmobile trunk bag to provide reinforcement against wear and resistance to moisture penetration at the selected exterior surfaces.

Abstract: Luggage for a sports vehicle, such as a snowmobile, is provided with a collapsible beverage compartment to provide more convenient access to stored beverages, without detracting from the functional and esthetic aspects of the luggage when beverages are not being stored. The luggage includes a bag having a plurality of panels defining an enclosed space, at least one strap connected to the bag for securing the bag to a sports vehicle, a collapsible beverage compartment projecting from one of the panels of the bag, and a foam insert disposed within the collapsible beverage compartment, the foam insert defining at least one cylindrical storage space for holding a beverage can.

Abstract: A gas can carrier that attaches to the back of snow machines and off road vehicles. The carrier has an inner foam core that is covered with heavy duty pack cloth. A number of pockets are supplied for convenience. The top center portion of the carrier is hollowed out forming a recessed area to receive a spare gas can. An expandable pocket is also formed in the recess so that if no gas can is being carried, items can be kept within this central pocket. To hold the carrier on a snow machine or other vehicle, a set of straps is provided that loop around the vehicle's bumpers.

Abstract: A two piece shovel mounted on a vehicle such as snowmobile. A mounting cover extends over part of the vehicle's transmission and serves to support the shovel head and its attached upper handle section and the lower separated handle section. Cover prongs may engage holes in the handle sections along with several fasteners to provide this support. The shovel's head also overlaps and protects part of the vehicle's transmission. A series of holes in the upper handle section serve as receptors for a spring biased pin located on the lower handle section. By selectively engaging these holes with the pin, the total assembled handle length may be adjusted. Additional features include a lower handle compartment for emergency items and inscribed emergency procedures on the shovel head's back.