Abstract: Disclosed is a dual-receptacle carrier that is generally configured for attachment to a rollator or walker and that is configured to retain either a beverage or a mobile device, such as a cellular telephone. The device comprises a body, a base, and first and second opposing retention arm portions that are configured as a receptacle for a beverage. The first and second opposing retention arm portions and base include recesses that define a receptacle for an electronic device.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: A rail mounting apparatus comprising a specially configured rail mount which may be directly mounted to a variety of receivers including a firearm, a recreation vehicle such as, e.g., a bicycle, and the like. The apparatus further comprises a mounting assembly comprising a rail compatible mount and a rail compatible clamp, wherein the mounting assembly is received by the rail mount. The apparatus further comprises an adaptor assembly, wherein the adaptor assembly is received by the mounting assembly to secure the adaptor assembly to the rail mount, and wherein the adaptor assembly is specially configured to hold an accessory, wherein an exemplary accessory includes, for example, a flashlight, a GPS device, a camera, an I-pod, a phone, a water bottle, a water bottle cage, a bag, and the like.

Abstract: The invention relates to a locking system for a carrying case, comprising a main body (1), which has a closure element (6) that can be pivoted into an open position and into a closed position and that has a receptacle (7) for a retaining frame (8), wherein in order to allow the carrying case to be attached to the retaining frame (8) using only one hand, a spring-loaded latch element (16) and a pulling lever (21) connected to the latch element (16) are provided. In the open position of the closure element (6), which is under the influence of a spring (11), the latch element (16) lies against the closure element, and in the closed position of the closure element (6), the latch element is locked with the closure element. The latch element (16) is disengaged from the closure element (6) by operating an unlocking unit (2).

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: A carrier apparatus is disclosed for attachment to a bicycle to carry a number of items including sporting good items. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a receptacle suspended from a fixed rear support and a movable front support. The receptacle includes a panel having a rear end connected to the rear support and a front end connected to the front support to cause the receptacle to be suspended therefrom. The apparatus includes a resilient member connecting the front support to the rear support, wherein the front support is tetheringly movable toward and away from the rear support to vary the opening and closing of the receptacle to receive and thereafter secure therein a plurality of differently sized items.

Abstract: A carrying apparatus for transporting sports or activity equipment, such as a skateboard, in-line skates, a surfboard and/or the like, which attaches to a bicycle is disclosed. The carrying apparatus has a generally Y-shaped holding member and an adapter. The holding member holds a skateboard, in-line skates and/or a surfboard, while the adapter secures the carrying apparatus to a bicycle. The holding member preferably has a first extension member which extends into a first prong and a second extension member which extends into a second prong. The prongs connect at an adjoining central point. The adapter preferably has a first side portion and a second side portion, each of which may have a generally C-shaped portion. An inner wall of the first side portion and the second side portion fit around a seat support bar of a bicycle. The adapter may be secured to the seat support bar by any suitable means.

Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosed systems are useful to participants in triathlons who wish to transport their own running shoes while bicycling. Athletic shoes are transported behind a bicycle saddle by use of an arm bracket 300 attaching to saddle rails 101. The arm bracket comprises an attachment section 307, a neck section 317 and two antler 301 styled sections. Each antler section includes an outer prong area 313 and an inner prong area 314. A shoe holder 200 attaches to each antler section wherein voids within the shoe holders match the voids found within the arm bracket components. The side components of the shoe holders assist in preventing rotational movement of a shoe. Each shoe holder further comprises a rear retainer section 208 having an upper arch edge 209, useful in allowing the shoe holder to flex inwardly or outwardly to facilitate the ingress or egress of a shoe.

Abstract: A bicycle includes a frame with at the front end a head tube, a fork having at its upper end a steering tube extending upwardly through the head tube, and a stem attached to the handlebars. The stem has a clamp portion clamped around the steering tube. One or more spacer rings or bushings are arranged around the steering tube between the upper end of the head tube and the stem clamp portion. A mounting assembly for mounting a child seat on the bicycle is mounted around the steering tube. The mounting assembly includes a support body and a clamping element to attach the support body to the steering tube. The clamping element is coupled to the support body and is clamped around the steering tube and arranged between two of said spacer rings or between the head tube and a spacer ring.

Abstract: An adapting apparatus for mounting an accessory equipment on a bicycle is disclosed. The adapting apparatus comprises: a base having a mounting mechanism, a securing mechanism and a lock; an adaptor detachably mounted to the mounting mechanism of the base, the adaptor having an adapting mechanism for connecting to an accessory equipment; and a securing member detachably connected to the base through the securing mechanism and fastened to a portion of a bicycle; wherein, the lock, the mounting mechanism and the adaptor being configured such that the adaptor can be detached from the mounting mechanism only when the lock is unlocked.

Abstract: A motorcycle passenger backrest has a generally U-shaped or V-shaped backrest frame that is configured for connection to a mounting bracket on the motorcycle. The inner surface of the backrest frame is configured with a recessed space having a base surface and a side surface that extends from the base surface at an angle. A carrier frame configured to fit within the recessed space is pivotally mounted to each leg of the backrest frame. The carrier frame is movable between an up, stored position, with the carrier frame in contact with the base surface of the recessed space, and a down, carrier position, with the carrier frame pivoted away from the backrest frame.

Abstract: A device mounting assembly particularly intended for connection to the mirror mount of a motorized scooter so that a portable device such as a cellular telephone may be positioned for ready access by the rider of the scooter includes a severable pin connection at the location where the assembly is coupled to the vehicle and/or to a portable device wherein the pin connections help resist relative movement at such locations under normal operating conditions of the vehicle but may be severed in response to the application of a sufficient force to the assembly to resist disengagement of the portable device from the vehicle.

Abstract: Portable lock mounting assemblies including straps or connectors for securing each assembly to a bicycle or the like. Each mounting assembly having a structure defining a retaining assembly to securely retain a lock and easily release the lock from the mounting assembly.

Abstract: A pannier mounting system includes a pair of hooks that are positioned at generally opposite ends of a handle and secure a pannier to a bicycle. A latch and a stop cooperate with each hook to snuggly enclose a rail in a manner that is generally independent of the cross-sectional size/shape of the rail. The latch is connected to the hook by a pivot and extends outward generally under the hook. The stop is pivotably and slidably connected to the hook and cooperates with the hook to generally fix a position of the latch. Translation of the handle toward the hooks closes and locks the latch about a rail member and translation of the handle away from the hooks unlocks the latch so that the mounting system can be removed from a rail.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a unique and novel vehicle accessory mounting device which attaches to either a left hand or right hand control body of a vehicle handlebar, and permits various orientations for attachment of multiple accessories.

Abstract: A connecting assembly for support frames of a bicycle saddle is fixed to the support frames under the saddle in a simple and stable way, the connecting assembly can also be used together with a connecting member which has one end engaged with the connecting assembly and the other end for clamping or carrying objects.

Abstract: A case assembly for motorcycles comprises a frame (11) for coupling to the motorcycle and a case (12) including means that allow its removable coupling to the frame. The means which allow the removable coupling include U-shaped elements (17) which move between a non-active position to accommodate therein a complementary element (13) of the frame and an active rotated position to secure therein said element (13) of the frame. Conveniently, between the case and the frame there are other passive coupling means (14, 15) at a distance of the U-shaped elements for positioning the case before the coupling movement of the U-shaped elements.

Abstract: A bicycle accessory holding dock to hang a bicycle accessory. The accessory holding dock includes an anchor seat with a coupling portion to couple with a retaining ring to allow an accessory coupling seat to be wedged and retained on the anchor seat. Thus the accessory can be hung in a direction as required according to varying wedged directions.

Abstract: The invention provides improvements for an enclosed carrier configured for mounting on top of a car.

Abstract: A holding device for bicycles accessories contains a base including a locking structure disposed on one end thereof to hold a bicycle accessory, a clamping structure arranged on another end thereof to clamp a frame or a handle of the bicycle, and a support mounted on a bottom end thereof.

Abstract: The energy gel pack clamping fixture is a device used for fixably securing multiple gel packs in a central and convenient location about the horizontal tube member just behind the handlebar stem of bicycles. The fixture includes a central rail flame having an arrangement of integrally molded compression gland grooves and mounting tabs on both ends where adjustable cable tie wraps secure the rail about the tube member. A gel pack is secured about the rail frame by positioning the tear-off tab over the gland depression such that the tearing axis lies along the lateral edge of the gland. A snap clamp piece is oriented and pressed about the top of the tear-off tab then forcibly inserted into the mating gland while deforming the tab in place. The snap clamp piece locks in place when deflectable insertion tab arms become seated beneath the lower edge of the rail flame receiving slots.

Abstract: A U-lock holder mounted over the rear wheel of a bicycle and attached to the seat post for storing a U-lock—the U-lock to be available for securing the bicycle to a post or, on which are placed packages when it is required to transport the package on the bicycle.

Abstract: The invention relates to a mounting assembly for mounting a child seat on a bicycle. The mounting assembly comprises a support member and clamping means for attaching the support member to a head portion of a bicycle frame. The support member is provided with one or more assembly means, which is adapted to cooperate with assembly means provided on the child seat. The support member has a bearing portion for engaging an upper side of a substantially horizontal cross bar of the bicycle frame. The clamping means comprise a first clamping member for engaging a head post of the frame and a second clamping member for engaging a diagonal bracing bar of the frame.

Abstract: A utility carrier for removable attachment to a motorcycle. Has a spaced, downwardly extending pair of wheels that do not engage the ground or other surface when carried on the motorcycle, but permit the carrier to be used as a hand-operable cart after removal of the carrier from the motorcycle. The carrier is made up of a plurality of extending annular members with a plurality of horizontally extending support members that extend between sides of the annular members. Vertically extending members interconnect the annular members to form a rigid structure therewith. A forward portion of the carrier is provided with a two-piece vertically extending member, having an upper element received in a lower element. The lower element has an attached brace extending downwardly and outwardly from the lower element to permit the bearing plate that is attached to the brace to be removably attached to a complemental bearing plate that is a part of a hitch of the motorcycle.

Abstract: The invention relates to a coupling device for attaching an accessory, such as a cycling computer, navigation device, light, radio, music player, map holder or a luggage holding unit in the front region of a bicycle, to a holding section (70, 71, 72, 80), which is supported on the front part of the handlebars (1), for attachment of the accessory or the luggage holding unit. A compact construction having simple, stable installation is obtained in that the holding section (70, 71, 72, 80) is designed for tool-free attachment of the accessory or of the luggage holding unit and is integrated directly in the front part of the handlebars (1) or in the clamping clip (11) of the front part of the handlebars (1).

Abstract: A bicycle carrying frame for mounting on a bicycle front fork comprises a first frame member configured for attachment to a first front fork, the frame member comprising a lower attachment formation and an upper attachment formation by means of which the frame member is attachable respectively to a relatively lower mounting location of the fork and a relatively higher mounting location of the fork, one of said attachment formations being a mounting assembly comprising a rotatable element including one or more fixing points, whereby, when the frame member is disposed in a desired orientation with respect to the bicycle, the rotatable element can be rotated by a user to present at least one of the one or more fixing points to the adjacent mounting location.

Abstract: A carrier device that is adapted to be attached to a bicycle or other transport vehicle for transporting preferably a skateboard or other equipment. One portion of the carrier device such as a clamp member can be connected to a bicycle, preferably the handlebar thereof. A skateboard is securely and firmly connected to a board rack or bracket of the carrier device by a securing mechanism. The board bracket can accommodate skateboards of numerous sizes or widths. In a preferred embodiment, the carrier device and skateboard are mounted so that balance of the bicycle is maintained and the rider's hands remain free to control the handlebar of the bicycle.

Abstract: A body-mounted holder apparatus includes a rack member which includes bottom rack portions, riser rack portions extending upward from the bottom rack portions, and top rack portions supported by the riser rack portions. Strap members are connected to the bottom rack portions for securing the rack member to a user. A clamp assembly is connected to the top rack portions for holding a game call device. The strap members are used to encircle a portion of the user's body, e.g. a user's thigh, for securing the rack member to a user's body, leaving a free hand for carrying a weapon. The riser rack portions prevent a call device that is being supported by the apparatus from contacting the user and having its sound muffled thereby. Preferably, the strap members include first hook-or-loop connectors and complementary second hook-or-loop connectors.

Abstract: A gripping device having a body with at least one moveable arm. The moveable arm may be selectably positionable and secured at a position by a locking pin. The gripping device may have a body selectably attached to a base having a release. Actuating the release allows the body to be removed from the base. A gripping surface on an arm may have an engagement surface and a plurality of air pockets positioned below the engagement surface.

Abstract: An adjustment structure for a bicycle lock holding dock to adjust hanging angle of a lock without using any tools. It has an anchor seat to be fastened to the bicycle frame. The anchor seat has a coupling portion on a front side to fasten to a sleeve. The sleeve has a plurality of notches on an inner rim close to one end to be latched by a jutting latch member formed on the periphery of a rotary member. The rotary member has a housing chamber to hold, in this order, a pushbutton, a thrust member, a first spring, a spacer and a second spring, and a wedge trough on another end to be coupled with the lock. By pushing the rotary member, the latch member can escape from the notches so that the rotary member can be rotated to alter the angle of the wedge trough. Thereby the hanging angle of the lock can be adjusted according to user's requirements.

Abstract: A support for attachment of auxiliary electronic devices on two-wheelers has a support member shaped to match an auxiliary electronic device to be inserted. An actuator is provided that has an actuator part and a locking pawl configured to lock the auxiliary device received in the support member. The actuator enables insertion and removal as well as securing of the auxiliary electronic device. A spring element acts on the actuator. The spring element is a spring steel sheet that is rotatable about a flexion point or an axis.

Abstract: A wheel holding device for attaching to one or both a handlebar or a stem of a bicycle is described. In one embodiment, the device holds and secures the front wheel of a bicycle that has been removed from the bicycle's front fork for use when transporting the bicycle on a rooftop carrier of an automobile.

Abstract: A luggage rack for a motorcycle having a shape conforming to the existing backrest on a sissy bar. The luggage rack is mounted to the existing mounting plate at brackets which may be selectively adjusted to provide the desired friction fit. The rack can be pivoted between an upright, stored position and a horizontal use position. In the stored position a stop associated with the brackets engage a portion of the rack to maintain it in a horizontal position. In one embodiment, a magnet on the rack exerts a force to retain the rack in an upright position against the sissy bar.

Abstract: A mounting device for use with ATVs that can be semi-permanently attached to an ATV to allow an operator to attach and detach auxiliary items to the device, and correspondingly, to the ATV. The device includes a receiving socket to temporarily receive an adapter, the receiving socket including a maintaining means for maintaining the adapter in the socket and allow the user to quickly secure and release the adapter, and a mounting assembly, coupled to the upper receiving socket and configured to be attached to the ATV. Using a plurality of adapters, each having an auxiliary item attached, provides a mounting system for quickly interchanging auxiliary items and securing them to the ATV with minimum effort.

Abstract: An aftermarket beverage holder for commercial beverage cans is adapted for mounting on the handlebars of a motorcycle or bicycle. A mounting bracket is adapted to be clamped on the handlebars. An open topped cylindrical can or container is mounted on the mounting bracket. The container is adapted for receiving a commercial beverage container such as a soda can. The container may be selectively mounted on or removed from the mounting bracket. An insulating liner is slightly larger than the beverage can for hugging the can and assuring that the can does not inadvertently become dislodged from the beverage holder. The system is designed such that the container can be selectively mounted on and removed from the mounting system without removing the beverage can from the container.

Abstract: A quick release saddlebag mounting system preferably includes two mounting assemblies, two mounting brackets and two mounting bolts. Each mounting assembly includes a cam, a driving handle, and at least one plate. The cam is retained in the at least one plate. The driving handle is attached to the cam with any suitable process. A hole is formed through the at least one plate to slidably receive a single mounting bolt. Each mounting assembly is preferably attached to a side of a saddlebag with a mounting bracket. Each mounting bolt is attached to a fender or mounting structure of a motor vehicle. The two mounting bolts are located to be received by the holes of the two mounting assemblies. To attach the saddlebag to the motor vehicle, the cam in each mounting assembly is rotated until the cam is firmly engaged with the cam spindle.

Abstract: A holder for securing a bicycle wheel to the frame of a bicycle for transport is described. The bracket includes a padded hook member for placement over the top tube of a bicycle frame. The holder also includes two J-clamps for securing it to the seat and down tubes. A cradle is provided for receiving the rim of the bicycle wheel. Additionally to firmly secure the wheel to the holder two clamps are provided that limit the horizontal movement of the wheel and collectively prevent the wheel from moving upwardly or downwardly. The various clamps are adjustable for fitment of the holder to frames and wheels of differing sizes.

Abstract: An offset holding device configured to be attached to a support structure and to carry elongate objects, including an attachment base configured to be attached to the support structure. A holding member can be attached to the attachment base and can include a generally “U”-shaped member having two upright arms and can be open at the top so as to define a containment area configured to receive the elongate object. A plurality of resilient gripping teeth can extend from at least one of the upright arms into the containment area, the gripping teeth being configured to at least partially deflect upon insertion of the elongate object into the holding member to releasably secure the elongate object within the containment area.

Abstract: An offset utility holding device configured to be attached to a cargo rack of a vehicle and to carry elongated objects includes a support base for attachment to a cargo rack of a vehicle, an offset mounting stem extending upwardly from the support base at an incline, and a holding member disposed atop the offset mounting stem. The holding member includes a “U”-shaped containment area having two upright arms which are open at the top for receiving an elongate object therein. The offset mounting stem places the holding member away from a cargo space directly above the cargo rack, such that the elongate object does not interfere with the cargo space.

Abstract: An apparatus for and method of retaining a beach chair (or other object having metal tubing) on a bicycle (or other wheeled vehicle). The apparatus includes a metal plate, having a hole in its middle, at which it is attached to a bolt extending from the axle of the rear wheel of the bicycle or other vehicle. At one end of the plate is a metallic cylindrical clamp with an interior lining of rubber (or other elastic material). The aluminum tubing of a beach chair may be retained in the cylindrical clamp, to carry the beach chair on the vehicle. The cylindrical clamp has two longitudinal sections, that may opened and securely closed using a lever. There is a notch at the other end of the plate, by which it may be retained on the frame of the bicycle or other vehicle, to prevent it from turning on the axle.

Abstract: A holder for securing a bicycle wheel to the frame of a bicycle for transport is described. The bracket includes a padded hook member for placement over the top tube of a bicycle frame. The holder also includes two J-clamps for securing it to the seat and down tubes. A cradle is provided for receiving the rim of the bicycle wheel. Additionally to firmly secure the wheel to the holder two clamps are provided that limit the horizontal movement of the wheel and collectively prevent the wheel from moving upwardly or downwardly. The various clamps are adjustable for fitment of the holder to frames and wheels of differing sizes.

Abstract: A utility holding device configured to be attached to a utility structure and to carry elongated objects includes a support base, a mounting stem supported by the support base, and a generally U-shaped holding member supported by the mounting stem. The U-shaped member has two upright arms which are open at the top so as to define a containment area configured to receive an elongate object. The U-shaped member further includes a plurality of alternating length gripping fins extending from at least one of the upright arms into the containment area to help hold items securely therein.

Abstract: An apparatus for holding a gun or a bow securely to an all terrain vehicle. . The apparatus has one or more adjustable support arms each having a quick release and lock mechanism. The support arms serve as a way to allow the gun or bow to fit closely to the contour of the vehicle.

Abstract: An article support bracket that will securely mount to an upwardly extending portion of a handlebar of an all terrain vehicle and that will extend upwardly from the mounting connection between and around vehicle components also attached to the vehicle handlebars, to provide a support extending above outwardly and rearwardly extending portions of the handlebar that will acommodate an article holder for an elongate article such as a long gun, tool or another piece of equipment in position extending across the vehicle handlebars.

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 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 hitch assembly generally includes a hitch receiver that retains an insert by a pin. The pin is preferably hook-shaped and includes a primary pin segment and an engagement terminus. The primary pin segment defines a primary axis transverse to the common longitudinal axis of the hitch assembly. When assembled, the primary segment passes through an aperture located in a first wall of the hitch receiver, the insert aperture of the insert and another aperture in the second wall of the hitch receiver. As a fastener is threadably engaged with a threaded portion of the pin, the fastener pulls the primary pin segment through the hitch receiver and drives the engagement terminus through the second aperture against the insert. The fastener thereby introduces tension in the pin to restrict movement of the insert relative to the hitch receiver and minimize free-play therebetween. In one embodiment, a tamper resistant secondary retainer provides a lock which engages a conical end of the pin.

Abstract: A handle-bar camera support and method therefor, comprising a vertical support member, a camera receiving member, and a handle-bar coupling member allowing attachment of the vertical support member to the handle-bar of a vehicle. A camera can be secured to the handle-bar of a vehicle, thus allowing for stable recording during the use of the vehicle.

Abstract: A device for mounting flashlights to bicycles for releasably mounting a flashlight to the handlebar of a bicycle. The device for mounting flashlights to bicycles includes a first and second support mount for removably mounting a flashlight to the handlebar of a bicycle. The handlebar of the bicycle has a cylindrical cross-sectional shape in a plane transverse to its length. The device includes a first support mount for mounting to a handlebar and a second support mount for holding a flashlight. The first support mount has a first portion and a second portion. The first and the second portions each have an inside surface, an outer surface, a first end wall and a second end wall. The inner surfaces are concave. The first end of the first portion is hingedly coupled to the first end of the second portion. A first bore is in the second end of the second portion. A second bore is in the second end of the first portion of the support mount.

Abstract: A bicycle lock mounting bracket includes a frame clamp, a clamp latch secured to the frame clamp and containing a locking recess therein, a slide movably mounted in the clamp latch and including a hook movably received in the locking recess, and a lock clamp attached to the clamp latch and including an insert detachably received in the locking recess and containing an opening detachably receiving the hook of the slide.