Abstract: A water bottle holder for a bicycle which employs a flexible spring-operated cage with tension, that allows for the easy removal and replacement of the bottle by the rider, as well as in holding the bottle securely while retained in the cage during a ride. The mechanism is designed to remain safely operable even after multiple usages. The holder itself comprises a cage element with main and front support members. The cage element is mounted on the frame of a bicycle such that it is rotatable right and left, in a horizontal plane over and parallel to the frame. In this manner, the bottle retained in the holder may be easily removed for use during the ride, without loss of concentration or duress to the rider.

Abstract: The holder has a mounting plate with mounting holes for mounting onto the down tube of a bicycle. The holder includes two bottle receiving members extending transverse from the mounting plate. The first bottle receiving member has a larger arcuate member extending from a first side of the mounting plate and a smaller arcuate member extending from a second side of the mounting plate. The first and second arcuate members define a first opening therebetween. The second bottle receiving member also has a larger arcuate member extending from the first side of the mounting plate. A smaller arcuate member extends from the second side of the mounting plate. These arcuate members define a second opening that is on the same side of the water bottle holder as the first opening. The first bottle receiving member is smaller than said second bottle receiving member. A first alternative embodiment has two sets of mounting holes on its mounting plate.

Abstract: The bag includes a cylindrical portion for a water bottle and a parallelepiped portion for food such as energy bars. Such shapes minimize the size of the bag and hence its weight and air resistance. The bag is elongate to maximize its size yet minimize air resistance. The tethers or straps which connect the bag to the aerobar extend from each of the receptacle portions to support such independently and are disposed at different levels so as to attach to portions of the bar which are oblique relative to each other. One tether or strap is connectable to the conventional handle bar to minimize longitudinal movement of the bag, while the other tethers or straps minimize lateral movement. The straps are adjustable in length to accommodate different aerobars of different widths. The cylindrical bag portion includes a perimeter portion drawable about such cylindrical bag portion to keep an article such as a water bottle tightly in such receptacle portion.

Abstract: A liquid carrying apparatus for use on a bicycle frame, the frame having a base and first and second frame members operatively interconnected adjacent the base, the apparatus comprising a liquid holding tank including frame-member-confronting sides, the tank designed to be directly anchored to the first and second frame members. The tank is operatively connected to a hose. The base includes a hose holder that grips the hose adjacent its said second end, the holder having a user manipulable handle sized to receive and encircle a finger of a rider's hand, and a handlebar clasp which is oriented so as to be removably attachable to the handlebar.

Abstract: A liquid dispensing apparatus installed on a bicycle for use by a person operating the bicycle or a liquid dispensing apparatus installed on a person for use by a person operating inline skates is described. In the preferred embodiment a carbonated drink in a container is shaken by the bouncing of the bicycle while moving which pressurizes the container. A tube leading from the container to a mouthpiece allows a person to take a drink. Another embodiment provides a pumping bulb to supply the pressure while a third embodiment uses a co.sub.2 cartridge to supply the pressure. Another installation shows a person using inline skates. The inline skate installation uses a carbonated drink in a container being shaken by the skater to supply the pressure which forces the liquid to the mouthpiece thereby allowing a person using inline skates to take a drink.

Abstract: A flask holder for bicycles having a shape and dimensions equivalent to known flask type holders which, with respect thereto, is constituted by a first part (2) formed by a length of metal rod bent in a U shape, and two longitudinal tracks (21) which are parallel, between which a plate (24) is welded for fixture to the bicycle and a second part (3), also made of a metal rod bent such as to form an arced track (31), from ends of which two longitudinal tracks depart perpendicularly. The lower ends of the longitudinal tracks (21, 32), respective of the first part (2) and the second part (3), are interconnected by a special elastic element (4) such as a helix spring (41) or the like. The second part (3) can be spread for inserting and/or removing a flask which, when inserted, is gripped by the second part (3) which is biased against the flask by elastic element (4).

Abstract: A sports bottle accessory is disclosed operable to be coupled to the sports bottle when the cap for the bottle is connected in place to close the bottle. The accessory has a ring structure suited to fit around the fill opening neck and be trapped in place under the closure cap when secured on the bottle, or via a connection with the closure cap itself. A hook formed off of accessory and open generally toward the bottle bottom is sized to be fitted over exercise equipment, to allow the bottle to be suspended vertically upright from exercise equipment within reach of the exerciser. A flexible accessory web overlies the side of the bottle below the cap, and clip means coupled to the web spaced from the cap can releasibly hold a towel or the like relative to the bottle.

Abstract: A beverage container holder comprising a basket which is suspended from a vehicle. The basket has first and second rings which define a vertical axis. The vertical portions of a U-shaped support member and a suspension arm are mounted to the rings. The horizontal portion of the support member and a portion of the arm provide a bottom support for a container. An engagement segment of the arm, which intersects the axis defined by the rings, is inserted into a mounting orifice in the vehicle to install the holder. The edge of the orifice engages a center portion of a semi-circular shaped engagement segment of the arm. Generally a beverage container is inserted through the first ring and rests on either the second ring or the horizontal portion of the support member and the arm portion. Therefore, the center of gravity of a loaded beverage container holder is vertically aligned with the point of engagement between the vehicle and the holder.

Abstract: A beverage container receptacle which supports the container above its center of gravity. When used with beverage containers having tapered sides, compressive force between the receptacle and the beverage container restrains vertical movement of the container. In other embodiments, the weight of the container and its contents or a self-actuating latch keep the container within the confines of the receptacle.

Abstract: A fluid-holding container and a member for mounting the container to an object. The fluid-holding container is formed to have a concave bottom portion and sidewalls connected to the bottom portion. At the center of the bottom portion, a channel extends into the interior of the fluid-holding container. The channel is adapted to engage with a securing post of a mounting member. The mounting member includes a base portion that is attached to the object. The distance between the sidewalls and the center axis of the fluid-holding container is substantially equal to the distance between the center of the securing post and the base portion, thus assuring a secure attachment of the container to the mounting member. The present invention is suitable for use in mounting a water bottle to a bicycle.

Abstract: An illumination system for a mountain bicycle is disclosed. The disclosed system comprises a long-term, high power battery pack encapsulated in an impervious jacket of compressible material, which combination is reliably and securely compression-fit into an open water bottle cage, in lieu of a water bottle, and electrically connected to a source of artificial light.

Abstract: A beverage container fixing device for a bicycle includes a horizontal base member for supporting a beverage container, a vertical side plate having a lower end portion pivotally engaged with the first end portion of the base member, a bracket pivotally engaged with an upper end portion of the side plate and defining an opening therein for receiving the beverage container therein, a fastener member rotatably mounted on the side plate and defining a fixing compartment therethrough for fixedly receiving one of the horizontal handlebar, top tube and seat tube therein.