Liquid-holding Receptacle Carried By Or Formed As Structural Part Of The Carrier Patents (Class 224/414)
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Patent number: 11472508Abstract: Embodiments described herein provide container mounts for mounting water bottles, bento boxes, tool holders or other containers in an aerodynamic position. According to one embodiment, the container mount can include an attachment member to attach to the bicycle frame or aerobars. One or more container support members are coupled to the attachment member in a fixed orientation or in a manner that allows the position of the support member to be adjusted. The container mounts can be configured so that the container is positioned within the aerodynamic profile of the rider's torso between the rider's arms (when viewed from the front) and is accessible by the rider while the rider maintains aerodynamic form.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2019Date of Patent: October 18, 2022Assignee: HED CYCLING PRODUCTS, INC.Inventor: Steven Arthur Hed
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Patent number: 11473827Abstract: An environmental control unit for use with a transport container is provided. The environmental control unit includes: a thermoelectric device; a fan to blow air across the thermoelectric device; a cooling passage configured to receive the air blown across the thermoelectric device and convey the air to a compartment of a transport container when the transport container is removably connected to the environmental control unit; a controller in electronic communication with the thermoelectric device and the fan; a battery configured to power the environmental control unit; and one or more piezoelectric devices configured to generate electrical power to charge the battery, wherein each of the one or more piezoelectric devices is electrically connected to the battery.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2018Date of Patent: October 18, 2022Assignee: CARRIER CORPORATIONInventors: Kyle Aaron, Ciara Poolman
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Patent number: 11140971Abstract: A holster and an attachment device for holding an object, the holster having wave-shaped securing arms with that guide the device into a secured position, and the attachment device supporting the holster in a number of positions that may be fixed or rotatable.Type: GrantFiled: January 2, 2020Date of Patent: October 12, 2021Inventor: Jason Record
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Patent number: 10843754Abstract: A seat back/trunk extension device having a mechanism for attaching to the frame of a Can-Am Spyder F3®. The device attaches to the frame and creates a platform at the rear of the frame, positioning the trunk in a rear location. The device has primarily three pieces that extends towards the rear and supports the trunk. The device has an attachment that extends the passenger seat cushion, to provide additional room for a passenger.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2018Date of Patent: November 24, 2020Inventors: Robert Foster Hendricks, Connie Jean Hendricks
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Patent number: 10561227Abstract: A clip and holster for holding a canister or similarly dimensioned item, the holster having wave-shaped securing arms with fillet edges that guide the canister into a secured position, and the clip having at least two knobs that support the holster in a number of positions that may be fixed or rotatable.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2017Date of Patent: February 18, 2020Inventors: Jason Record, Todd Sniper
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Patent number: 10499723Abstract: A wearable modular carrying system, comprising: a belt; an attachment insert held next to the belt and configured with at least one of a locking post, with a top post prong and a bottom post prong, and a key-hole; and, a modular object configured for reversible attachment to the attachment insert.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2016Date of Patent: December 10, 2019Assignee: SANTC Group, Inc.Inventor: Anthony R. Goldman
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Patent number: 10427743Abstract: Embodiments described herein provide container mounts for mounting water bottles, bento boxes, tool holders or other containers in an aerodynamic position. According to one embodiment, the container mount can include an attachment member to attach to the bicycle frame or aerobars. One or more container support members are coupled to the attachment member in a fixed orientation or in a manner that allows the position of the support member to be adjusted. The container mounts can be configured so that the container is positioned within the aerodynamic profile of the rider's torso between the rider's arms (when viewed from the front) and is accessible by the rider while the rider maintains aerodynamic form.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2015Date of Patent: October 1, 2019Assignee: HED Cycling Products, Inc.Inventor: Steven Arthur Hed
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Patent number: 10328983Abstract: A closure system for connecting a first assembly to a second assembly includes a first closure device which includes a first closure part, which is to be arranged on the first assembly and includes a first magnetic element and a second closure part, which is to be fastened to the second assembly and includes a second magnetic element. The first closure part and the second closure part can be attached to each other along a closing direction and are mechanically latched with each other in a closed position. A second closure device serves for releasably fastening the second closure part to the second assembly. The second closure device includes a traction element arranged on the second closure part and a tensioning device connected to the traction element, wherein the tensioning device can be actuated to tension the traction element for fastening the second closure part to the second assembly.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2018Date of Patent: June 25, 2019Assignee: Fidlock GmbHInventors: Joachim Fiedler, Breido Botkus
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Patent number: 10315718Abstract: A bicycle drinking bottle is provided, which is particularly suited for time trial bicycles and triathlon bicycles. The bicycle drinking bottle includes a liquid container having two opposing side walls, a rear wall, a front wall, a lid, and a bottom element, with the two side walls including recesses for receiving fixing elements that are connected with a handlebar of a bicycle steering structure. A bicycle steering structure system including a handlebar with such a drinking bottle connected thereto through two fixing elements is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2016Date of Patent: June 11, 2019Assignee: Canyon Bicycles GmbHInventors: Wolfgang Kohl, Michael Adomeit, Lukas Schuchnigg
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Patent number: 10181672Abstract: A component supporting section of a lid retaining structure is supported on a pipe handle, and a stay is supported on the pipe handle via the component supporting section. A main body portion of a power supply socket is supported on a main body supporting section such that an entrance is located above the main body supporting section of the stay. In the event that a lid that covers the entrance is removed, the lid is retained in a space surrounded by the flat section of the stay, the pipe handle, and the component supporting section.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2017Date of Patent: January 15, 2019Assignee: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.Inventors: Shinya Yanagihara, Yoichi Nishida
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Patent number: 10131393Abstract: A storage device includes an attachment unit and a storage unit. The attachment unit includes a bracket, a support connected with a bottom end of the bracket, and a first joining member. The bracket includes at least one through-hole adapted for attachment to a bicycle by a fastener. The support includes a first pivoting portion, and the first joining member is inserted through the first pivoting portion. The storage unit includes a container adapted for storing articles and a second joining member. The container includes a second pivoting portion pivotally connected with the first pivoting portion of the support. The second joining member is inserted through the second pivoting portion and is engaged with the first joining member. The storage unit is pivotable with respect to the attachment unit about an axis extending through the first and second joining members.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2016Date of Patent: November 20, 2018Inventor: Louis Chuang
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Patent number: 9902451Abstract: A carrier device includes a frame and a connecting unit connected to the frame and having an engaging member. The engaging member includes a receiving groove, at least one elastic portion elastically and flexibly disposed in a bottom wall of the receiving groove, and an abutting shoulder disposed in the receiving groove and having at least one opening. An article receiving unit is detachably connected to the connecting unit and includes an accommodating member for receiving articles for a bicycle. The accommodating member includes a protruding portion releasably received in the receiving groove and having at least one first positioning portion and at least one second positioning portion. The elastic portion is engaged with the first or second positioning portion. A pressing portion on the accommodating member is passable through the opening to a position between the abutting shoulder and the bottom wall of the receiving groove.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2017Date of Patent: February 27, 2018Inventor: Louis Chuang
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Patent number: 9884236Abstract: A removable paddle attachment assembly is provided. The attachment assembly may include a attachment bracket terminating at opposing saddles, a handle saddle for engaging a first portion of a watercraft paddle and an activity saddle for engaging an activity device, whereby the activity device is removably yet rigidly secured to the watercraft paddle so that the activity device may be employed for game-playing and/or exercise-training purposes, while not impairing the performance and functionality of the watercraft paddle. The attachment bracket provides at least one attachment strap cleat so that a attachment strap may be stretched from one lateral surface of the attachment bracket to an opposing lateral surface thereof, thereby securely sandwiching the first and a second portion of the watercraft paddle against the handle saddle.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2015Date of Patent: February 6, 2018Inventors: Steven Douglas Gurney, John Wesley Gurney
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Patent number: 9695973Abstract: An attachment mechanism is used to quickly and easily attach or detach an accessory or piece of equipment to or from an existing structure. The attachment mechanism generally has a slot to receive a structure, a retention member to hold the structure in place when it is desired to have the mechanism attached to the structure and a release mechanism to release the structure when it is desired to release the mechanism from the structure.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2015Date of Patent: July 4, 2017Assignee: Dowco, Inc.Inventor: Kenneth Lauerance Stout
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Patent number: 9642485Abstract: A beverage holder includes a cup configured to receive and support a beverage and an arm directly coupled to the cup. The arm includes a first vertical wall and a second vertical wall. The first and second vertical walls define a slot configured to receive an arm of a chair. The beverage holder also includes a strap having a first end fixed to the arm and a second end removably coupled to the arm. A leveling mechanism is configured to allow the cup to be tilted relative to the arm and selectively fixed in place such that a user can vertically align the cup.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2016Date of Patent: May 9, 2017Inventor: Benjamin J. Kuznicki, Jr.
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Patent number: 9392895Abstract: An inverted bottle holder intended to hold two bottles with necks upside down inside a container is described. The bottle holder includes a clip having an inner wall and an outer wall spaced to accept the exterior wall of the container in between, where the clip is formed at an arc corresponding to the arc of the exterior wall of the container, and a deck connected in a permanently fixed relationship to the clip and extending into the container. The deck includes two apertures each sized to accept the neck of one of the bottles, such that each bottle is held upside down in the container when inserted into the aperture. In addition the bottle holder may include an integral bottle opener in either the single bottle or double bottle designs.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2014Date of Patent: July 19, 2016Inventor: Alexander K. Miller
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Patent number: 9302735Abstract: A bicycle power source holder is provided that basically has a holder main body part and a frame attaching part. The holder main body part is configured to retain a power source. The frame attaching part is configured to movably mount the holder main body part to a bicycle frame so that the holder main body part is movably mounted in a lateral direction of a bicycle.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2015Date of Patent: April 5, 2016Assignee: Shimano Inc.Inventors: Kensuke Tagaya, Takuro Jinbu, Satoshi Fujii, Nobukatsu Hara
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Patent number: 9004332Abstract: A cup holder includes one or two supporting members that support a container inserted into a receiving portion of a holder main body, and is arranged in a circumferential direction of the holder main body. A container having the protrusion and recess pattern on a side surface can smoothly be taken out from the receiving portion with a low risk of the supporting members interfering with other members around the holder main body.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2013Date of Patent: April 14, 2015Assignees: Toyoda Gosei Co., Ltd., Kojima Co., Ltd.Inventors: Yasuhiro Kodama, Naoyuki Fukui, Daiichiro Nakano, Makoto Yokota
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Patent number: 8950642Abstract: A multi-position beverage container carrier including a mount (302) adaptable for mounting on a down tube (106) of a bicycle (102), the mount having a hub (310) disposed substantially near the lower end the mount; and a carriage (300) extending from the hub, wherein the carriage is movable from a first position substantially adjacent to the down tube to a second position located substantially vertical in a plane formed by the seat post and the down tube.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2010Date of Patent: February 10, 2015Inventor: Sheila Derith McKaig
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Patent number: 8931522Abstract: A fill cap for a drink container for receiving an open end of a drink bottle. The fill cap includes a cylindrical collar and an annular flange extending radially inwardly from the cylindrical collar. A valve structure is connected to and surrounded by the annular flange and in includes a pair of generally planar lip members. Each lip member has an outer portion adjoining the inner edge of the flange and the lip members converge at an angle axially downwardly to inner edges where the lip members adjoin each other at a slit. A pair of opposing side walls extend from the flange to edges of the lip members located axially downwardly from the flange. The slit is configured to receive the bottle neck therethrough.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2011Date of Patent: January 13, 2015Inventors: Glenn B. Paige, Gordon E. Atkinson
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Patent number: 8919625Abstract: A food and beverage caddy comprises a platform that is adapted to be securely placed within an existing touring pack or saddlebag of a motorcycle. The platform comprises a plurality of beverage cup apertures specifically shaped to receive and support standard beverage cups. Support legs elevate the platform above the bottom of the touring pack or saddlebag. Spikes or hook-and-loop fasteners can be used to attach the food and beverage caddy to the touring pack or saddlebag.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 2013Date of Patent: December 30, 2014Inventor: David J. Pope
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Patent number: 8870044Abstract: A holder for snacks and drinks, in one embodiment adapted to be secured by clamping to a child safety car seat in a vehicle, to a stroller, or to a shopping cart handle, as examples. The holder includes a main body having a front side and a rear side and supporting at least one receptacle for holding food or a drink. A clamp assembly is connected to the main body. The clamp assembly includes a pair of jaws movable relative to each other located generally on the rear side of the main body, and an adjustment knob located generally on the front side of the main body.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2010Date of Patent: October 28, 2014Assignee: Brica, Inc.Inventors: Lawrence O. Freese, Douglas F. Melville, Jr.
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Publication number: 20140263507Abstract: An angle-adjustable water bottle cage includes a cage body for holding a water bottle, a mounting assembly for fastening to a bicycle frame. The cage body provides a fastening member fastenable to the mounting assembly, and an anti-rotation member. The mounting assembly provides an anti-rotation member detachably abutted against the anti-rotation member of the cage body for enabling the cage body to be adjustably fastened to the mounting member by the fastening member in one of a series of angular positions.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2014Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: BETO ENGINEERING AND MARKETING CO., LTD.Inventor: Lopin WANG
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Patent number: 8814063Abstract: A new and useful system, method and components are provided, for hydrating and cooling a cyclist, in a manner that is efficient and effective, and in a manner that minimizes disruption of the cyclists attention to his/her riding. The components and system include a liquid container connected to a portion of a cycle and hydrating and actuating components that use the liquid (preferably water) in the liquid container. The liquid container has a body of liquid and the hydrating and actuating components include a drinking straw extending into the body of liquid, a spray device having a tube extending into the container with a spray head located outside the container, and an actuator mechanism comprising a pumping component in fluid communication with the liquid in the container and a hand actuated trigger mechanism located to be accessible to the hand of a cyclist.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2011Date of Patent: August 26, 2014Inventor: Luis A. Millan
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Publication number: 20140231479Abstract: An apparatus for mounting a water bottle to the aero bars of a bicycle in an aerodynamic position is provided. The aero bars include a first extending bar portion and a second extending bar portion. The apparatus includes a front mechanism and a rear mechanism. The front mechanism has a front base portion and first and second front tethering portions. The front base portion receives a top portion of the water bottle. The first and second front tethering portions are removably coupled to the first and second extending bar portions, respectively. The rear mechanism has a rear base portion and first and second rear tethering portions. The rear base portion receives a bottom end of the water bottle. The rear tethering portion is removably coupled to the first and second extending bar portions.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2014Publication date: August 21, 2014Inventor: David VanZanten
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Patent number: 8777075Abstract: The hydration pack apparatus for a bicyclist herein described includes a hydration fluid container that is removably mounted to a bicycle. Hydration fluid is transported from the container to the bicyclist via a flexible tube with one end connecting to an outlet on the container and the other end terminating at a bite actuated valve. The tube is routed on and mounted to the bicycle in a novel fashion. The cyclist, with the brief use of one hand, is able to easily access the bite valve and tube to retrieve hydration while continuing to ride the bicycle and maintaining a neutral and ergonomic posture. Retracting reel assemblies are used to automatically return and hold the tube in a stored position on the bicycle while not in use. The hydration pack can be equipped with additional features allowing for convenient storage and retrieval of nutrition supplements and for secure storage of other accessory items commonly employed by bicyclists.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2008Date of Patent: July 15, 2014Assignee: Velopass, LLCInventors: Frank Joseph Bretl, Mark Matthew Proia
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Patent number: 8740167Abstract: A container holder system for attachment to a lawnmower handle assembly. In operation, the container holder system receives a beverage container and pivots with respect to the ground to prevent spilling from the beverage container. Optionally, the container holder system rotates with respect to itself to provide ease of use. The container holder system includes a cage assembly and a mounting device for securing the cage assembly to the lawnmower handle assembly. The cage assembly includes cage arms and a flange interface defined by the cage arms. The mounting device includes a gripping sleeve positioned between the cage arms and the lawnmower handle assembly and includes a clamp for drawing the cage arms and the gripping sleeve against the lawnmower handle assembly.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2007Date of Patent: June 3, 2014Inventor: Suzy Collins
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Patent number: 8727153Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2012Date of Patent: May 20, 2014Assignee: Amphipod, Inc.Inventors: Keith S. Willows, June A. Angus, Antonio Del Rosario
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Publication number: 20140091121Abstract: A combination container and support assembly allows a cyclist to maintain an advantageous aerodynamic position using aerobars while also permitting access to liquid within the container. The support assembly has a body from which pivoting legs extend. Clips at the ends of the legs attach the assembly to the aerobars. A bracket is attached to the body, the bracket holding the container. The container has a streamlined form and has a drinking tube extending therefrom toward the cyclist. A collar is positioned on the container and allows additional accessories to be mounted on the combination.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2012Publication date: April 3, 2014Applicant: PENGUIN BRANDS, INC.Inventors: Bridgit Lombard, Canice Harte, Gregory T Janky, Treasure L Hinds
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Publication number: 20140042201Abstract: A mounting for a two-wheeler accessory such as for a two-wheeler lock, for a water bottle or the like has a holder and a fastening strap. The holder comprises a support section for resting on a tube section of a two-wheeler and a receiving section for receiving the two-wheeler accessory. The fastening strap fastens the holder, the tube section and the two-wheeler accessory to one another. A first end section of the fastening strap extends in the region of the receiving section of the holder, an intermediate section of the fastening strap extends in the region of the support section and a second end section of the fastening strap in turn extends in the region of the receiving section. An operative section of the fastening strap is provided along a part of the first end section and an associated operative counter-section is provided along a part of the second end section of the fastening strap.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2013Publication date: February 13, 2014Applicant: ABUS August Bremicker Sohne KGInventors: Bernd WEIERSHAUSEN, Andeas KIPPING
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Patent number: 8602278Abstract: An aerodynamic, hands free liquid containment system for horizontal mounting on to a bicycle handlebar and aerobars. The water bottle and the bottle cage are aerodynamically shaped and positioned between a rider's arms to eliminate turbulence and reduce drag on the bicycle and rider. The cage typically clips to both the aerobar extensions and the horizontal sections of the handlebars. The water bottle includes an opening for filling the container and another opening for receiving a flexible drinking tube. The opening for filling the container can be closed with a removable cover and includes a splash flap to avoid spilling of the reservoir contents.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2011Date of Patent: December 10, 2013Inventor: Todd E. Sweigart
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Patent number: 8596505Abstract: A detachable accessory carrier for bicycle includes a fixed seat, a positioning member and a fastener. The fixed seat has a positioning portion and a fixing portion communicated mutually. The positioning member has an inserting portion that includes a propping portion corresponding to the fixing portion so that when the inserting portion of the positioning member is assembled to the positioning portion of the fixed seat, the fastener can be coupled with the fixing portion and abut against the propping portion of the positioning member, thereby attaching the detachable accessory carrier reliably to the frame tube of the bicycle. The detachable accessory carrier can be partially detached with only the fixed seat left on the frame tube of the bicycle. The fixed seat has a rim conforming to a periphery of the frame tube so it will not interfere with the cyclist's riding or scrape the cyclist's skin.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2011Date of Patent: December 3, 2013Assignees: Flybikes S.L.Inventor: Ching-Chung Hsu
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Publication number: 20130307246Abstract: A bicycle including two wheels and a frame supported by the two wheels. The bicycle also includes a bottle cage coupled to the frame, and a storage unit including a first securing portion engaging a support portion of the bottle cage and a second securing portion secured to the frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2012Publication date: November 21, 2013Applicant: SPECIALIZED BICYCLE COMPONENTS, INC.Inventors: Robb H. Jankura, Jeffrey D. Juarez
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Publication number: 20130270315Abstract: An adaptable bottle cage attachable to a frame tube of a bicycle is provided with a clip including a hanging plate and two parallel latching arms; a bracket including an upper aperture, a lower aperture, and two intermediate studs releasably secured to the hanging plate; a support integrally formed with a bottom end of the bracket; a first curved strut having a bottom end integrally formed with one end of the support distal the bracket and a top end integrally formed with one of two sides of the bracket; and a second curved strut having a bottom end integrally formed with one end of the support distal the bracket and a top end integrally formed with the other side of the bracket. The bottle cage can hold one of different water bottles with various sizes in position.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2012Publication date: October 17, 2013Inventor: Szu-Fang Tsai
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Publication number: 20130181015Abstract: Disclosed is a water bottle plus related mounting apparatus and methods.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2012Publication date: July 18, 2013Inventor: William Cason
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Publication number: 20130161365Abstract: An adjustable structure of a bicycle water bottle rack includes a water bottle rack, an adjustable device and a string. The adjustable device is located at a front end of a first and a second clamping arms of the water bottle rack. One end of the string is fixed at a string collecting slot of an adjusting unit, and the string penetrates out from the string collecting slot and the connecting hole of the base, and is inserted into the through hole and a string slot of the first clamping arm, and disposed at the a string slot of the water bottle rack. Furthermore, the string passes through the second clamping arm and is fixed at the base. A receiving space between the first and second clamping arms can be adjusted, so that the water bottle rack can be used for water bottles with different sizes.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2011Publication date: June 27, 2013Applicant: NUVO ENTERPRISE CO., LTD.Inventor: Ho-Jen Shih
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Patent number: 8469248Abstract: A fastening device for a bicycle includes a fixed assembly and a fastening assembly. The fixed assembly is fixedly mounted to the frame of the bicycle, and the fastening assembly is used for supporting an article. The first moveable socket and the second moveable socket of the fastening assembly are snapped into the first fixed holder and the second fixed holder of the fixed assembly correspondingly, so that the fastening assembly and the supported article are detachedly mounted to the frame of the bicycle. The fastening device for a bicycle can facilitate the disengaging and engaging of the article, prevent wear of the surface of the article, and enhance the fixing strength of the fastening assembly.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2009Date of Patent: June 25, 2013Assignee: Free Parable Design Co., Ltd.Inventors: Jung-Hui Weng, Meng-Kuei Chou, Li-Jung Chang
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Publication number: 20130126569Abstract: An adjustable support device for bike auxiliary handles includes a support member, a clamping unit and an adjustment unit. The support member is used to support an article. The clamping unit is perpendicularly coupled to the support member. The clamping unit is adjustable between a tightened position and a loosened position. The adjustment unit is used for adjustment in a horizontal direction for the clamping unit to be coupled to two parallel auxiliary handles. The distance between the two auxiliary handles and the support device can be adjusted as desired.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2011Publication date: May 23, 2013Inventor: YAO-CHING HUANG
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Publication number: 20130037586Abstract: A suspended cup holder comprising a support ring hanging from a plurality of elastic ring suspenders, and a basket suspended from the support ring by a plurality of elastic basket suspenders. The bottom of each ring suspender is attached to the ring, and the top of each ring suspender is attached to a support bracket. The support bracket is configured to attach the cup holder to a bicycle or hand cart. The elastic ring suspenders are any elastic member configured to support the support ring under the load of the beverage container. The support ring is a rigid or semi-rigid ring providing annular suspension support to the basket. The elastic basket suspenders are disposed circumferentially around the support ring and around the top of the basket. The basket is cylindrical in shape, the top being open to removably receive the beverage container, and the bottom having a base to provide vertical support to the beverage container.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2011Publication date: February 14, 2013Inventors: William Richter, Jennifer DeVore
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Publication number: 20120193382Abstract: The present invention relates to hydration systems, and more particularly to hydration systems that can be attached to the top-tube and down-tube frame members of bicycles so that the bicycle riders do not need to wear the hydration systems on their back when they are riding on bicycles. The mouth piece held around the center of handlebar is in front of riders' face providing easy liquid access to the bikers. The bicycle riders can take off the present invention from the bicycle and wear the present invention on their back when they are not riding on the bicycle. The present invention comprises at least one liquid bottle inside a waterproof fabric pack that can carry a large amount of liquid. In addition to being a hydration system this product provides additional storage for the rider to carry bike tools, snacks, etc.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2011Publication date: August 2, 2012Inventor: Nathan Andrew Wilson
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Publication number: 20120187169Abstract: An accessory-holding assembly is provided for holding portable accessories on a set of handlebars. The assembly includes an elongate member sized to receive two or more general-purpose clips often associated with portable accessories. The elongate member may be part of an accessory holder that can be removed, with the accessories still attached, from the handlebars. This allows a rider to remove a plurality of portable accessories from the handlebars in a single action so that the rider can carry the entire accessory holder, including the accessories, into an area where bicycles are not permitted (e.g., an office). The elongate bar may also be attached to a bracket at its two ends to define a space therebetween so that part of each general purpose clip can be inserted into the space. If the space has proper dimensions, the clip is not likely to fall out while the rider is riding.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2011Publication date: July 26, 2012Applicant: W.C.C., INC.Inventors: Darrel Wayne Osten, Lisa Jayne Reid
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Publication number: 20120186656Abstract: A bicycle-mountable hydration system includes a first and a second bladder, each-configured to hold liquid, and a holder configured to be supported by a top bar of a bicycle. The holder has first and second outward-facing sides and first and second inward-facing sides. The holder includes a left portion that is configured to receive the first bladder at the first-inward-facing side and a right portion that is configured to receive the second bladder at the second inward-facing side and a middle portion connecting the left portion and the right portion. When the holder is supported by a top bar of a bicycle, the first-inward-facing side of the left portion faces the first-inward-facing side of the right portion. The middle portion may hang over the top bar of the bicycle to support the holder with the first bladder on an opposite side of the top bar from the second bladder. The system may be convertible to function as a hydration backpack when removed from the bicycle.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2010Publication date: July 26, 2012Applicant: Hydrathon, LLCInventor: Peter Fitzgerald
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Patent number: 8215601Abstract: A beverage container receptacle adapted for installation relative to fixed first and second structures. The receptacle includes a container-holding first part having a container rest and a periphery that defines a void in which is received a portion of the fixed first structure that extends along a first axis. The periphery at least partially surrounds the first axis, and the receptacle is supported by the first structure when it is installed relative thereto. The receptacle also includes a receptacle-retaining second part slidably positioned relative to the first part. The second part is adapted for movement relative to the first structure received in the void and toward engagement with the second structure. The receptacle is adapted for being supported against angular movement in at least one direction about the first axis through the engagement of the second part with the second structure.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2010Date of Patent: July 10, 2012Assignee: Third Hand Marketing, LLCInventor: Kevin W. Downs
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Patent number: 8191844Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention include a container holder for a bicycle that has a mounting member and a mating member. The mounting member facilitates mounting the container holder to a portion of the bicycle. The mating member is operatively coupled to the mounting member and is interdependently configured to inter-engage a corresponding reciprocal mating member of a container upon receipt of the container by the container holder to facilitate retention of the container by the container holder.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2009Date of Patent: June 5, 2012Inventor: William Pennino
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Publication number: 20120125962Abstract: A detachable accessory carrier for bicycle includes a fixed seat, a positioning member and a fastener. The fixed seat has a positioning portion and a fixing portion communicated mutually. The positioning member has an inserting portion that includes a propping portion corresponding to the fixing portion so that when the inserting portion of the positioning member is assembled to the positioning portion of the fixed seat, the fastener can be coupled with the fixing portion and abut against the propping portion of the positioning member, thereby attaching the detachable accessory carrier reliably to the frame tube of the bicycle. The detachable accessory carrier can be partially detached with only the fixed seat left on the frame tube of the bicycle. The fixed seat has a rim conforming to a periphery of the frame tube so it will not interfere with the cyclist's riding or scrape the cyclist's skin.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2011Publication date: May 24, 2012Inventor: Ching-Chung Hsu
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Publication number: 20120104063Abstract: An aerodynamic, hands free liquid containment system for mounting on to a bicycle handlebar and aerobars. The water bottle and the bottle cage are aerodynamically shaped and positioned between a rider's arms to eliminate turbulence and reduce drag on the bicycle and rider. The cage typically clips to both the aerobar extensions and the horizontal sections of the handlebars. The water bottle includes an opening for filling the container and another opening for receiving a flexible drinking tube. The opening for filling the container can be closed with a removable cover and includes a splash flap to avoid spilling of the reservoir contents.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2011Publication date: May 3, 2012Inventor: Todd E. Sweigart
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Publication number: 20120097722Abstract: A modular storage system for use with a bicycle can include a rail coupled to the top tube of the bicycle and at least two rigid compartments or modules releasably coupled to the rail. Each of the rigid compartments has an interior compartment accessible while a rider is riding the bicycle. Each of the rigid compartments can be shaped to have low aerodynamic drag. Each rigid compartment can be configured to hold at least one of a fluid container, food, bicycle repair implements, a replacement tube, and a replacement tire.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2010Publication date: April 26, 2012Inventor: Joshua Kahan
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Patent number: 8152011Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2010Date of Patent: April 10, 2012Assignee: Amphipod, Inc.Inventors: Keith S. Willows, June A. Angus, Antonio Del Rosario
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Patent number: 8141728Abstract: An infant feeding system for feeding an infant seated especially in a car seat with the bottle sitting in a cup holder. The infant feeding system includes a bottle assembly including a bottle and a cap removably fastened to the bottle, and also includes a feeding assembly being positioned for transporting fluid therethrough from the bottle to an infant.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2009Date of Patent: March 27, 2012Inventors: Sarah J. Dahler, Nicholas J. Dahler
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Publication number: 20120037677Abstract: A container holder for mounting onto a bicycle and for holding a container. The container holder having a receptacle for holding the container and attachment devices for mounting onto a frame or handle bars of a bicycle, particularly without tools. The holder is adapted to hold various bottles of liquid and containers.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2011Publication date: February 16, 2012Inventor: Keith Edward Valiquette