Abstract: A rack for mounting on a bicycle, comprises a platform, having a top surface, and structure for removably mounting the platform with respect to the frame of a bicycle. A post is mounted on the platform so that it can extend above said top surface of said platform. Left and right skirts are also mounted on the platform, and are deployed position to inhibit grocery bags engaged on the post from engaging the rear wheel of the bicycle. The skirts are mounted on the platform so that they can be carried on the platform in a stored position. A storage back is positioned over the platform and skirts, the storage bag having inside facing pockets for accommodating at least a part of the skirts.

Abstract: In an object holding device, it is possible to prevent loosening of a cord-like body for holding an object without requiring any user's special operation. The object holding device includes a fixing belt (3) wound on a plastic tank (2), a male buckle (9) provided at a fixing belt, a reel (4) having the fixing belt wound around and urged to rotate in a winding direction of the fixing belt and a reel housing (11) connecting with a male buckle. When the male buckle is connected to the reel housing, a rotation of the reel is restricted at least in a counter-winding direction of the fixing belt.

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: The rear-mounted bike rack has a platform on which an upright post is pivotable to a stored position. The handles of grocery bags can be engaged on the post. The bike rack has skirts which hang down outside the wheel to prevent the grocery bags from engaging on the rear wheel of the bicycle. The skirts can be folded up onto the platform when not needed. An optional carrier box can be mounted on the platform.

Abstract: An auxiliary frame is adapted to be mounted on a rear end of a bicycle. The auxiliary frame includes two horizontally spaced apart lateral propping members, a plank member, and a supporting frame. The plank member extends between the lateral propping members and is disposed at an end of each of the lateral propping members. The supporting frame is connected to and disposed behind the plank member.

Abstract: A mobile carrier includes a generally planar cargo platform. The mobile carrier includes first and second opposed side rails, each side rail having a portion extending outwardly from the cargo platform, the opposed side rails being adjustably coupled to the cargo platform such that multiple distances between the outwardly extending portion of each side rail may be respectively maintained. The mobile carrier includes first and second opposed end rails, each end rail having a portion extending outwardly from the cargo platform, the opposed end rails being adjustably coupled to the cargo platform such that multiple distances between the outwardly extending portion of each end rail may be respectively maintained. The mobile carrier includes a rod. A receiving structure is configured to maintain the rod at multiple respective positions relative to the receiving structure, the rod and the receiving structure being separable from one another.

Abstract: A carrying apparatus for a cycle-type vehicle comprises a pair of object carriers releasably mountable on corresponding transverse sides of the cycle, a pair of upper support members which extend transversely between the cycle and the object carriers to support upper portions of the object carriers, and, a pair of lower support members which extend transversely between the cycle and the object carriers to support lower portions of the object carriers.

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: An all terrain vehicle includes a main body and a rear fender mounted on a rear portion of the main body. The rear fender includes a rear central portion and two lateral portions extending from the rear central portion. The rear central portion of the rear fender defines a carrier surface with no bars or other members disposed on or above the carrier surface defined by the rear central portion of the rear fender. The rear central portion of the rear fender having a length that is greater than a width thereof. The rear carrier bar is arranged substantially parallel to, when viewed from above, at least a portion of an outer periphery of the rear central portion of the rear fender.

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: 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: A golf club rack for a motorcycle comprises a mounting plate that is removably mounted on existing holes in the side of a motorcycle fender and a cradle that is removably attachable to the mounting plate. The cradle has a bottom and upwardly extending sides that hold the golf clubs upright, preferably inclined inwardly, at the side of the motorcycle. The cradle preferably is attached to the mounting plate by a releasable mounting mechanism held in place by a single threaded fastener. Desirably, the mounting mechanism includes a mounting bracket on the cradle that is bolted on a mounting block on the mounting plate.

Abstract: A golf bag holder that would be attached to a motorcycle is disclosed. The golf bag holder would comprise a series of support bars that would be mounted to the rear side mounts of a motorcycle, with a golf bag being placed on top of the support bars and then strapped in.

Abstract: A motorcycle golf bag carrier is used with a saddlebag mounting system in which a pair of frame-mounted brackets each having an opening are spaced from each other longitudinally of the motorcycle at approximately the same vertical elevation. A locking pin extends through the opening in each bracket, and an elongate, longitudinally extending, frame-mounted rail is disposed at a vertical elevation lower than the brackets. The carrier according to the invention includes a generally L-shaped bracket having a first, laterally extending section and a second, vertically extending section. The first section includes a longitudinally extending channel of a size and shape that approximates the size and shape of the longitudinally extending rail and which permits the bracket to be mounted to the rail. The second section has a pair of spaced openings of a size and shape to receive the pins, the openings being aligned with the openings in the brackets when the channel is mounted to the rail.

Abstract: The invention relates to a mounting apparatus which can be used to quickly and easily mount implements and/or accessories to storage racks of all-terrain vehicles (“ATV's”). A slot is provided on the item to be attached to the ATV storage rack. A mounting bracket is provided which has a concave section, a flat section and a bore passing through the flat section. The mounting bracket is positioned so that the concave section is engaged against the lower surface of a tubular member of an ATV storage rack, the flat section of the mounting bracket is in close proximity to the slot on the item to be mounted, and the bore passing through the flat section of the mounting bracket is aligned with the slot. A bolt or other fastener is disposed through said slot and mounting bracket and secured in place.

Abstract: A holder for a cooler (or a similar object) on a bicycle (or other vehicle), which preferably is combined with a holder for a beach chair (or a similar object). In the preferred embodiments, the bicycle has a rack behind the seat and over the rear wheel, with a holder fastened over the rack. The holder has a rectangular bottom, an open top, and front, back, left and right walls that are perpendicular to the bottom. The front and back walls are joined by rounded corners to the left and right walls. The holder is suitably dimensioned and configured to retain a rectangular cooler with rounded corners. The holder is preferably made out of rigid, smooth plastic, which will not be deformed by the weight of the cooler, but will have sufficiently low friction with the exterior surface of the cooler that the cooler can be easily removed. Different sizes of holders may be used for different sizes of coolers. The holder may be bolted to the frame, or securely retained by other suitable means.

Abstract: Each skate is strapped down upon a skate carrier, in turn mounted upon any pre-existing or conventional article carrying bicycle rack. Stop elements, along with the skate carrier strap, prevent escape of the skate from the carrier, particularly while a mountain bike is being driven over rough terrain. Vertical positioning of the stop elements, which can be threaded bolts, is adjustable to secure various skate wheel sizes of child and adult skates. Positioning of the threaded bolts is rapidly changed by loosening and tightening a wing nut on the bolt thread while a square bolt head portion within a square orifice prevents rotary slippage of the bolt, and thus no tools such as a wrench or screwdriver are needed. A cylindrical sleeve can surround the bolt, enabling the use of lighter skate carrier metal stock. A non-slip rubber mat can be placed between the skate carrier and the bike rack to prevent detrimental shifting of the skate carrier.

Abstract: A lock securing device for a bicycle which has a rack and the lock securing device includes a frame disposed to the rack and having a tubular member disposed to an underside thereof, two hook portions respectively extending from two ends of the frame. A quick-release device includes a handle pivotally connected to an activating rod which is movably inserted through the tubular member and threadedly connected to an adjusting member. The handle has a curved tongue extending laterally therefrom so as to support a head of the lock and a U-shaped body of the lock is supported by the first hook portions.

Abstract: A bicycle rack connectable to the rear frame of a bicycle for carrying a folded beach chair. A generally rectangular rack frame is formed of elongated strut members and extends laterally and then upwardly from each lower corner thereof to define a folded upright beach chair support means. The rack frame is connected to either the rear of the bicycle frame and/or to one side edge of a rear carrying platform disposed generally horizontally above the rear wheel as an optional existing feature of the bicycle. An alternate embodiment provides two rack frame members which extend downwardly along either side of the rear wheel and frame from an included rear carrying platform in saddle fashion where an existing rear carrying platform is not available.

Abstract: Disclosed is a carrier, attachable to the rear frame of a bicycle, for mounting in upright position a pair of in-line roller skates of the type of skate that includes a boot, and a support frame below the boot for rotatably mounting a plurality of wheels in tandem, the carrier including framework that supports an elongate horizontal central platform, first and second relatively narrow support plates co-planar with the central platform, the first plate spaced from one side edge portion of the central platform and the second plate spaced from the other side portion of the central platform to provide a longitudinal slot on each side of the central platform for receiving respectively the wheels of one of the pair of skates and those of the other skate.

Abstract: A bicycle rack with a substantially planar carrier surface extending in the longitudinal direction, longitudinal frame members, whereby the carrier surface is adapted to be modified at least in one of size and configuration by the use of cross rail assemblies forming tubular members and extending substantially transversely to the longitudinal direction and of support arms rotatable as well as axially adjustable within the tubular members; the support arms can be held fast in a preselected axial and rotatable position, whereby the frame members are so arranged that the maximum height of the cross rail assemblies lies substantially within the plane of the carrier surface.

Abstract: A rack for carrying in-line type roller skates over the rear wheel of a bicycle. The rack carries the skates in a saddle bag fashion, with each one of a pair of skates being held within an enclosure that is adjacent to each side of a bicycle's rear wheel. The enclosure holds the skate along the skate's lengthwise axis parallel to the direction of travel of the bicycle.

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.

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.