Abstract: A bicycle accessory transport system having two stacked structures is disclosed. The structures are adapted to receive an accessory item such as a water bottle, a battery, or a repair kit and to hold such item securely and safely during a bike ride. The two structures are attached to each other in such a way that the back of the upper one is in contact with the front of the lower one, while the back of the lower one is attached to a suitable place on a bike frame. An item being inserted into the lower structure is guided into place by the back of the upper structure. In one embodiment of the invention, the spacing between the two structures may be varied by the user due to the presence of a pivot or other adjustment mechanism.

Abstract: A combination bicycle tool kit includes a case, the case having a receiving open chamber and a positioning groove for attaching to a tubular member, a first tool set receivable in the receiving open chamber, a second tool set detachably secured to the outside wall of the case, the first and second tool sets each having a tool holder base and a set of tools pivoted to a pivot shaft at one end of the tool holder base and turned in and out of the tool holder base between the operative position and the non-operative position, and an elastic band adapted to secure the case to one tubular member of the frame of a bicycle.

Abstract: A saddlebag includes a body and a lid pivotally attached to the body by a hinge assembly. The lid moves in a substantially translational manner to disengage and engage the body, and moves in a pivotal manner when not engaging the body. The saddlebag also includes a locking assembly selectively securing the lid in a closed position and being operable via a push-button located on an outer surface of the saddlebag body. A gas spring is interconnected between the body and the lid of the saddlebag, biasing the lid toward the open position such that depressing the push button releases the lid, allowing the gas spring to expand and fully open the saddlebag with no further intervention by the operator.

Abstract: A bicycle accessory mounting apparatus for releasably securing a bicycle accessory quickly and effectively to a bicycle seat post. The bicycle accessory mounting apparatus comprises a block having two holes, two gaps, and two snap lock quick connect mechanisms at opposing ends.

Abstract: A bicycle retention bracket system includes a bracket having an open loop end for attachment to a bicycle and a clasping end having a U-shaped seat surrounded by a living hinge clamping mechanism for releasably clasping an article, such as the locking mechanism of a bicycle lock. The article to be secured has at least one semi-circular trough for guiding and securing the lock in the U-shaped seat.

Abstract: A pouch assembly is adapted to hold a cellular phone and is adapted to be mounted on a bar. The pouch assembly includes a pouch body, an inverted U-shaped clip, a bar clamping member, a slideable coupling device, and an interlocking device. The pouch body is adapted to receive the cellular phone therein. The inverted U-shaped clip has an anchoring plate portion secured to the pouch body, a resilient engaging portion disposed behind the anchoring plate portion, and a bridging plate portion interconnecting upper ends of the anchoring and resilient engaging portions. The bar clamping member includes a base wall portion and a bar clamp portion connected to the base wall portion and adapted to clamp the bar. The slideable coupling device is formed on and couples slideably and removably the resilient engaging portion of the clip and the base wall portion of the bar clamping member.

Abstract: A pet carrier for use with bicycles particularly configured to allow installation at a forward position of a bicycle is presented. The particular configuration of the bottom surface of the pet carrier allows the carrier to be mounted in a forward position on a bicycle without interfering in the steering, braking, or gear shifting operations of the handlebars. Specifically, the pet carrier provides a plateaued or two-tiered surface that positions the carrier up and over the handlebars without interfering therewith. A lower bottom surface accommodates a pet's hindquarters, while the upper tiered surface accommodates the pet's forequarters. These two-tiered surfaces are separated by a sloped surface onto which the pet may rest during a bicycle ride. The carrier advantageously includes ventilation apertures or forward facing louvers to provide additional comfort to the pet.

Abstract: A device for detachably connecting a bag to a bar has a securing clip to be attached with a first side to a bag and a load hook pivotably connected to a second side of the securing clip so as to pivot about a pivot axis extending parallel to and above the bar. The load hook, when the bag is connected to the bar, has a locking position in which the load hook engages with an engagement surface across a top side of the bar and locks the bar at the securing clip. A pulling member is connected to the load hook. The load hook is pivoted from the locking position into a release position by the pulling member against a counter force.

Abstract: A system 10 is provided for removably mounting a saddle bag B on the fender strut 16 of a motorcycle. A mounting assembly 20 including a front and rear mounting bracket 40, 60 is attached to an inboard face of the bag B via a rigid backing plate 30. Two cylindrical spool-like keepers 80 are retrofitted to attach to the existing fender F and bag guard 14 mounting points on a fender strut 16. Existing mounting bolts 12 are replaced with longer replacement bolts 100. A slot 50 in each bracket 40, 60 is sized to slidably engage the neck 87 and heads 81 of each keeper 80. The bag B and bracket assembly 20 are secured to the keepers 80 via a mounting screw 66.

Abstract: A holder includes a holder body formed of flexible, resilient sheet material having tabs at its opposite edges. The holder body is formed of a non-skid, high-friction material such as rubber. In use, the holder body is wrapped about the article to be carried, such as a fluid-containing bottle, and carrier, such as a bicycle frame, forming an enclosure therefor. The tabs are secured to one another by Velcro.RTM.-type fasteners. By stretching the holder body about the article and the carrier, the article and carrier are releasably firmly secured to one another without slippage relative to one another or to the holder body.

Abstract: The present invention is an exercise fluid bottle which contains a liquid nourishment and which is used by a user during a strenuous physical activity. The exercise fluid bottle includes an integral container formed out of a plastic material and a dispensing cap for retaining and dispensing the liquid nourishment. The integral container has a first portion which is a hollow cylinder with an enclosed end and a partially enclosed end and a second portion which is a hollow cylinder with an enclosed end and a partially enclosed end. The integral container also has a handle portion which is a hollow cylinder which has corrugated ribbing axially aligned therewith so that the user can more comfortably grip the exercise fluid bottle and which is disposed adjacent to the partially enclosed ends of the first and second portions. The dispensing cap is fluidly and mechanically coupled to the enclosed end of the first portion.

Abstract: A container for articles such as food which is snuggled behind the head (vertical) tube and rests on the top (horizontal) tube of a bicycle. The container includes a relatively narrow width so as to hide behind the head tube such that the container adds no wind resistance to the bicycle. The relatively narrow width further provides no interference to thigh and knee pedaling action. The container includes a relatively elongate lid which may extend up and over articles such as bananas. A Velcro.RTM. connector band on the lid engages a Velcro.RTM. connector band on the receptacle to close off the receptacle. The connector band on the receptacle is relatively wide such that the connector band on the lid may be fixed to upper or lower portions of the connector band on the receptacle to thereby tighten or loosen the lid.

Abstract: A bicycle attachable seat assembly includes a seat having a back portion, a bottom portion and a pair of opposite side portions for receiving an object therein. A pair of spaced apart vertical slits are formed in the back portion of the seat. An elongated strap passes through the vertical slits and extends behind a rear side of the back portion of the seat and has opposite first and second ends disposed in front of a front side of the back portion of the seat. The opposite ends of the strap are used to wrap around an object and thereby retain the object in the seat. An object gripping member is disposed through a centrally spaced vertical slot formed in the back portion of the seat and includes a substantially C-shaped member when viewed from a top thereof disposed over the bottom portion of the seat for making gripping contact with the object.

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: A lock for a device having as a component thereof critical for use and/or operation thereof a tubular member, includes a tubular insert for disposition in a gap provided in the tubular member such that the insert becomes a portion of the tubular member, a lock member for encircling an anchoring structure and for making a locking connection to the insert. The insert is provided with a frangible portion which renders the insert more susceptible to breaking than the lock member. Upon breaking of the insert, the tubular member portion is broken to provide the device with a broken component critical to the operation thereof.

Abstract: A demountable positioning system for a windshield or other motorcycle accessory. The system includes a pair of anchors fixed to one of a motorcycle and the accessory, and a releasable latching mechanism carried by the other of the motorcycle and the accessory. The latching mechanism includes a first recess having an open end and a closed end with portions snugly engageable with and pivotable about one of said anchors. At least one latch element has a second recess including an open end and a closed end defined by surfaces for snugly engaging said other anchor. A pawl, a release lever, and a latching mechanism which includes a resilient member urging said latch and said pawl in predetermined directions are included. The latch element is movable about a pivot axis between a closed position and an open position.

Abstract: A fixture for a padlock is provided in which a hold-down support is formed by a staying bracket and a cylindrical holder. A couple of opposing lugs are formed on the respective edges of an opening formed through the wall of the holder, and two locating holes are formed through the side wall of the holder, the holes being an a 90.degree. angle therebetween. Each lug has a convex projection formed on the inner surface thereof. A trigger piece is inserted into the space between the two curved projections of the two lugs and is pivoted on a locating pin. The trigger piece has two cams formed on opposing sides thereof that contact the peaks of the convex projections of the lugs when the trigger piece is rotated. By rotating the trigger piece, the opening is adjustable so as to hold or free the cylindrical lock body of the padlock. The padlock's lock bar can pass through a selected one of the locating holes and lock into the cylindrical lock body.

Abstract: A device for holding bags on bicycles, motorcycles and the like has at least one fastening clip on a retaining rail for holding a bag. The fastening clip closes around a rod of a carrier rack, a handle-bar or a strut of the bicycle, motorcycle or the like. The fastening clip is detachable from the rod, handlebar or strut against the force of a spring. The fastening clip is clamped around the rod, handle-bar or strut at its side opposite the bag. The fastening clip also includes a snap-on hook rotatably mounted against the force of the spring on an axis or at least one axle stub. A strap, carrying handle or the like is linked to the snap-on hook on its side facing the bag. By pulling on the strap, carrying handle or the like, a force is exerted on the spring. The snap-on hook moves around the axis or axle stubs on the fastening clip, releasing the rod, handle-bar or strut.

Abstract: The audio equipment carrier assembly is for attachment to a support member of a vehicle such as a bicycle or an aerobic exercise machine. The assembly includes a carrier assembly body in the form of a generally elongated flat plate adapted to carry a personal radio or other portable audio equipment. The plate has a centrally located depression of uniform depth in which is located a resilient shock absorbing pad having a height greater than the depth of the depression. The shock absorbing pad provides a cushion for the portable audio equipment which is placed thereon when the assembly is mounted on a bicycle. A strap of generally Y-shaped configuration includes an elongated stem. One end of the strap is connected in two places to one edge of the plate while the other end of the strap extends across the top of the portable audio equipment to frictionally hold same on the support plate. The free end of the strap extends through a slot in order to guide the strap along the other edge of the plate.

Abstract: A bicycle lock bracket for use with a lock that has an elongated portion with a free end when the lock is open. The bracket includes at least one spline on the elongated portion and a body fastened to the bicycle frame. The spline is either integral with the elongated portion or is on a collar affixed to the elongated portion. The body includes a hub with an opening for receiving the elongated portion. At least one groove in the inner wall of the opening mates with the spline. If there is more than one groove, they are spaced equidistantly about the opening. The elongated portion is prevented from traveling completely through the opening by a shoulder on the collar or a stop at the end of at least one groove. The body includes a seat for fastening the body to the bicycle frame.

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 frame mounted holder for releasably securing a bicycle lock or other accessory to the frame of a bicycle has a pair of spaced apart, oppositely facing hook members for engaging the lock or other accessory, which hook members are biased away from one another to hold the lock or accessory at a pair of spaced apart points.

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.