Abstract: An adapter bracket for supporting a saddle bag on a motorcycle. A strut for securing a rear motorcycle fender includes a vertical section, a lower horizontal section, and an upper horizontal section. The vertical section has bolts extending through it for attachment to the fender. The adapter bracket includes a lower attachment portion with bores, an intermediate strut coupling portion, and an upper connection plate with an aperture. One of the fender bolts is removed, and the coupling portion is slid over the lower horizontal section of the strut from the strut's inner side. The aperture in the connection plate is aligned with the hole in the strut corresponding to the removed bolt. The bolt is reinstalled, securing the strut, bracket, and fender together. An inner sidewall of the saddle bag provided with a backing plate, and bolts secure the backing plate, the inner sidewall, and the attachment portion together.

Abstract: A rack replaceably attached only to a pair of side walls of a cargo bay of either a pickup truck or an off-road utility vehicle, and carries at least one chainsaw without having to conceal the at least one chainsaw. A base is replaceably attached only to the pair of side walls of the cargo bay of either the pickup truck or the off-road utility vehicle. A pair of end carriers are disposed at ends of the base, respectively, and replaceably carry a non-working end of each of the at least one chainsaw, respectively, without having to conceal the at least one chainsaw. A central carrier is disposed midway between the ends of the base, and replaceably carries a working end of each of the at least one chainsaw without having to conceal the at least one chainsaw.

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: 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 bicycle battery holder for retaining a battery is basically provided with a bracket member, an engaging member and a lever member. The engaging member is movably mounted to the bracket member and configured to selectively retain the battery to the bracket. The lever member is movably mounted to the bracket member and operatively coupled to the engaging member to move the engaging member in a first direction with respect to the bracket member when the lever member is moved from a first lever position to a second lever position.

Abstract: A connection device for connecting a bag to a bicycle carriage rack includes a transverse bar connected to a back board of the bag and two hook units are connected to the transverse bar. Each hook unit includes a flexible plate and a stud extends from the flexible plate. The stud can be engaged with one of positioning holes defined in the transverse bar by pulling the flexible plate to position the hook unit to the transverse bar. The hook units hook to a side of the bicycle carriage rack. A lower part is connected to a lower portion of the back board and has a second groove with which a sliding member is slidably engaged. Each sliding member has an I-shaped member which has one end pivotably engaged therewith and the other end of the I-shaped member is engaged with a support leg of the carriage rack.

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 device for attaching a bag to a luggage carrier of a bicycle includes a beam secured to the bag, two hooks installed on the beam to hook the luggage carrier and a restraining unit. The restraining unit includes a plate formed on the beam, a cover attached to the plate, at least one latch movably installed on the plate, at least one elastic element compressed between the cover and the latch so that an end of the latch is exposed from the plate for restraining the luggage carrier, a shackle movable on the plate between a first position for keeping the end of the latch exposed from the plate and a second position for allowing the retreat of the end of the latch into the plate and a elastic element compressed between the cover and the shackle for keeping the shackle in the first position.

Abstract: A bicycle rack for a motorcycle, including a first base member having an adjustable mounting assembly for securely mounting the base member to a motorcycle carrier rack positioned over the rear wheel of a motorcycle. The first base member is elongate and is positioned in a generally transverse orientation relative to the longitudinal axis of the motorcycle. At one end of the first base member there is disposed an adjustable platform for supporting or cradling a bicycle frame at or near the bicycle's bottom bracket. A second base member slidably inserts into the first base member and provides an extendable and retractable stem for adjusting the width of the bicycle rack to accommodate frames of varying sizes. The second base member includes a mounting structure for securing bicycle forks at the drop outs.

Abstract: A bracket system for mounting and dismounting a musical instrument case to a motorcycle and includes two grooved mounting posts and a mounting spool attached to the frame, rear fender, or rear fender rail of the motorcycle, and a bracket system mounted on the musical instrument case to removably receive the mounting posts and spool. The system has a first bracket having an end-located post receiver groove and a vertical post receiver groove opening downward for engaging the two posts. By sliding the end-located post receiver groove over the forward post followed by rotational engagement of the rearward post by the downward opening post receiver groove of the second bracket the case is installed on the posts. The system also has a second bracket mounted on the case having an upward-opening spring biased quick-release docking latch so mounted as to securely engage and disengage a spool mounted on the motorcycle.

Abstract: A mounting system designed to mount a luggage piece to the gas tank of a motorcycle. It consists of two separate pieces. A circular ring manufactured in such way as to be able to be bolted to the perimeter mounting flange of the aviation style gas caps used on some motorcycles. This ring includes a push-pin cylinder lock affixed perpendicular to the rings side, extending the locks retractable lock pin beyond the inner wall of the ring when actuated. Additionally, pins inserted through the wall of the ring protrude beyond the edge of the rings inner surface to the inside and provide the interface attachment point for the press fit collar that comprises the other half of the mount system. A similar diameter collar is affixed to the bottom of the luggage piece. This collar is of a diameter that provides for a press fit of the collar inside the lock ring. Slots are cut into the side of this collar for the purpose of engaging the pins protruding to the inside of the lock ring.

Abstract: A U-lock holder for stowing a U-lock on a bicycle frame. The holder comprises a brace for connection to a leg of the U-lock, and a bracket for connection to a part of the bicycle frame. The brace and the bracket are adapted for engagement and disengagement with and from each other. The brace includes a collar, a tongue, and opposed intermediate articulations between the collar and the tongue. The bracket includes a mount, a channel, a saddle, and opposed intermediate guides between the channel and the saddle. The collar is adapted to receive and to be affixed to a leg of the U-lock. The mount is adapted to abut against the bicycle frame. A strap tightly affixes the bracket to the bicycle frame. Mating of the brace and the bracket effect simultaneous engagement of (1) the tongue and the articulations of the brace, and (2) the channel and the guides of the bracket.

Abstract: A brake cable retaining device includes a body having two retaining passages and a support member extends from said body and is located between said two retaining passages. The support member has a recessed surface defined therein. A U-shaped retaining member is mounted to said support member so as to retain a brake cable between said retaining member and said recessed surface.

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: An umbrella support attachment for a bicycle is provided which comprises a distal portion support member including a fastening portion to be attached to a seat stay of the bicycle and a support portion for supporting a distal portion of the umbrella, and a proximal portion support member including a fastening portion to be attached to a frame bar of the bicycle and a clipping portion for supporting a proximal portion of the umbrella. The umbrella support attachment is effective to carry an elongate object such as an umbrella on a bicycle without interfering with the operation of the bicycle and smooth movement of movable components of the bicycle.

Abstract: A device for locating a shackle lock on a bicycle frame is composed of a first member, a second member, a locking member, and a third member. The first member has an axial hole engageable with a bicycle frame tube such that the first member can be turned in the range of 360 degrees. The second member is joined with the first member by the locking member such that the second member can be adjusted in the range of 360 degrees on the locking member serving as an axis, and that the first and the second members are fastened securely with the bicycle frame tube when the locking member is tightened up. The third member is fastened with one end of the shackle of the shackle lock for locating the shackle lock on the second member.

Abstract: A supporting bracket includes a bracket body which defines a tube receiving portion and lock receiving portion. The tube receiving portion includes a split socket having a bush therein. The socket further includes a split threaded extension which receives a locking knob to tighten the split socket. An adaptor and a biasing block is further received by the locking block. When the locking knob is screwed in, the adaptor and biasing block are moved in to press against the bush. Accordingly, the supporting bracket can be firmly attached to the tube with different diameter of the bicycle. The lock can be readily held by the lock receiving portion when the lock is not in use.

Abstract: An article carrier assembly for attaching a bag to a cycle includes a rack having a front rod and having a dovetail slot. A beam is secured to the bag and includes a dovetail cross section for sliding engagement in the dovetail slot of the rack. The beam includes a block extended upward from the front portion and includes a vertical channel for slidably receiving a button. A hook is secured to the button and moved in concert with the button. A spring may bias the button upward and may bias the hook to engage with the front rod so as to secure the bag to the rack. A bar is engaged in the bag and secured to the beam for securing the beam and the bar to the bag such that the bag may be easily secured to the rack.

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: 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.