Abstract: A bag configured for attachment to a stroller, a stroller in combination with a first and a second bag, and a method of stabilizing a stroller are provided. A stroller including a front support bar, a rear support bar, and a rear axle is used for transportation. A bag configured for attachment to the stroller has a front engagement member, a rear engagement member, a body coupled between and supported by the front and rear engagement members, the body includes at least one pocket arranged inside the body, and a receptacle in the at least one pocket. A weight is received by the receptacle, and when the bag is attached to the stroller, the weight applies a rotational moment at the front support bar of the stroller to resist rotation of the stroller about the rear axle.

Abstract: A device to fix a smaller object (a book, rolled up articles of clothing, a fabric bag, newspaper, lunch box or the like) to be transported securely on the handlebar and or the handlebar support of a vehicle, in particular a two-wheeled vehicle and more particularly a bicycle. The transport device has three fixing elements (3) which are fixedly attached to the handlebar (1) and/or the handlebar support (2). Each of the fixing elements (3) is provided with a retaining device (4) (ring, figure-of-eight ring, eye, tab or the like), through which a securing element (5) is movably fed. The fixing element (5) can be elastic (e.g. rubber or the like), or inelastic (e.g. cable, belt, tie-down strap, chain or the like). The fixing element (5) is fed twice through the retaining devices (4) such that an object can be fixed easily and then transported by being gripped between the at least two layers of the fixing element (5).

Abstract: A bicycle bag protects a bicycle while the bicycle is secured to a rack, such as a vehicle bicycle rack. The bicycle bag includes resealable openings configured to allow the bicycle (and bag) to be securely attached to a wide variety of different rack types. Additionally, because there is risk of obscuring the tail lights of a vehicle for rear-mount racks when a bicycle bag is on the bike and the bike on the rack, the bicycle bag includes pockets designed to support a tail-light system that can be connected to the vehicle to provide additional lighting and safety.

Abstract: A fastener for fastening a locking device to a bicycle is provided. The fastener includes a base having a pair of flexible extensions, each extension having an extension hole, and a rigid rod extending through the base and extending therefrom on both sides. One of the extensions is sized to wrap over a bicycle part and to hook to one end of the rod, and the other of the extensions is sized to wrap over locking device and to hook to the other end of the rod to fasten the locking device to the bicycle.

Abstract: A strap assembly providing a means to secure large and varying sized articles to the back underside seat rails of a bicycle seat without adding weight or bulk to the bicycle. An attaching loop properly positions the strap assembly to the seat rail, aids in cinching the strap assembly tight and keeps the strap assembly attached to the seat rail when not in use. The attaching loop never permanently tightens so the strap assembly is always easily removed. The strap assembly is small and light enough to fit in a rider's jersey pocket or under-seat tool bag when not in use. The strap assembly negates the need for bicycle equipment bags. The strap assembly can also secure articles to backpacks, garment belts, car-top racks, kayak grab rails, tool boxes, bags and luggage.

Abstract: A baggage system including a first bag supported by a rigid frame may be secured by anchoring straps to a luggage rack or a passenger's back rest of a motorcycle with wrap-around straps. In addition, fasteners are provided on a surface of the first bag to provide corresponding attaching points to fasteners on a second bag. As a result, two-bag system is formed and secured around the passenger seat rest of a motorcycle. Each of the first and the second bag provides attachment structures for attaching front pouches, side pouches and cold-drink pouches. The cold-drink pouch is insulated for cold drinks.

Abstract: A device for releasably securing a cell phone to a portion of the frame of a bicycle includes: (1) a flexible sheet material having edges, (2) flaps, each extending from one of the sheet material's edges and configured so as to be folded inward to cover a cell phone that has been placed on the sheet material, (3) flap fastener parts that are attached at locations on the flaps for releasably securing these flap fastener attachment locations to one another when these flaps have been folded inward to cover the cell phone, (4) a strap having a free end and an end that is attached to one of the flaps and a length between these ends which allows its free end to wrap around a portion of the bicycle's frame and be returned to the device, (5) strap fastener parts that are attached at locations on the strap for releasably securing these strap fastener attachment locations to one another after the strap has been wrapped around the bicycle's frame, and (6) memory foam attached to the bottom surface of the sheet material

Abstract: An accessory mounting system having a body for being removably engaged with a supporting structure. The body includes a pliable strap for securing the body to a variety of profiles. An operator is connected to the body and configured to engage the strap such that a portion of the strap removably engages the body. A cap portion is rotatably connected to the body and is configured to removably engage an accessory. Another operator interacts with the accessory such that the accessory can be selectively secured to the supporting structure.

Abstract: A personal storage device has been created that is secured at the neck of the bicycle and rests on the cross bar. The personal storage device is composed of a nylon shell reinforced with a semi-dense foam. The personal storage device has an interior cavity for personal storage, but also has a pocket located in the flap of the personal storage device for holding personal media devices in the form of phones and mp3 players. The flap has a transparent window thin enough to allow the cyclist to operate any personal media device located within the pocket through the window. The personal storage device further provides an opening running from the interior cavity to the exterior for cables or cords connected from the personal media device to the cyclist. The entire personal storage device provides a virtual water tight seal for any components stored within.

Abstract: A tie-able securing device for a bicycle includes a body. A functional module is disposed on the body. A first belt and a second belt are respectively flexibly extending from the body. A first fastener and a second fastener are respectively extending from the body. Each of the first belt and the second belt is selectively and alternatively secured on the first fastener and the second fastener. The first belt and the second belt are alternatively bendably secured on the first fastener and the second fastener for adapting to tie the body on a bicycle.

Abstract: A wedge-shaped storage bag designed and dimensioned for receipt in a triangular-shaped space between a bicycle frame's front fork tube and an angled down tube and on top of a car top carrier, when the car top carrier is carrying one or more bicycles thereon. The storage bag includes a horizontal bottom, a front portion having a height greater than a rear portion and a top portion. The top portion is angled upwardly from a top of the rear portion to a top of the front portion. The top portion and front portion have a wedge-shaped or an inverted “V” shaped configuration. Also, the storage bag includes a first side and a second side with access openings therein for entrance inside the bag and storing items therein.

Abstract: The luggage container is suited for two-wheeled vehicles, trikes, and quads. It comprises at least two planar walls that can be nested in a telescoping manner such that the volume of the luggage container can be infinitely adjusted by way of adjusting means. In each case, two adjoining nestable walls are connected to each other by an interposed membrane. By nesting the walls, the top of the luggage container can be lashed to the bottom using Velcro fastener belts or belts with buckles to any desired volume between the fully expanded and the fully collapsed state.

Abstract: An aerodynamic liquid carrying container adapted for liquid delivery to a cyclist includes a reservoir with at least one compartment adapted to hold a liquid and being mountable to a bicycle forward frame member. The reservoir has at least one opening, to receive liquid and to allow liquid to be drawn out from the container; a flexible tubing member passing from the inside to the outside of the reservoir and having a first and second ends, the first end located near the lowest liquid level point in the reservoir and the second end being positionable to allow a rider hands-free access to drink liquid contained in the reservoir; furthermore, the container is attached to the frame member(s) using pads, suction cups, VELCRO®, or straps that do not leave a mark on the frame member(s). The container is mounted in a zone of turbulence to increase the aerodynamic performances of a bicycle.

Abstract: The presently disclosed article carrier for bicycles is adapted for the mid-frame area of a variety of bicycle frame types having improved practical characteristics for conveying a variety of articles while having minimal adverse effects on, a bicycle's handling. The carrier may be quickly installed and, removed without the use of tools or brackets by buckling a pair of fastening assemblies between the handlebar stem and seat-post, components common to a majority of bicycle frame types currently in the marketplace. The carrier offers improved accessibility to its cargo both while riding and while stationary due to its positioning on the bicycle and to particular zipper styles. The carrier is also proportioned and adapted to real-world applications with minimal nuisance and optimal utility due to its means of attachment, its volumetric expandability, its various utilitarian pockets and compartments and its adjustability.

Abstract: A light bag rack (10) for a bicycle includes a U-shaped frame (42) having first and second rods (48, 50) extending between a closed securing end (44) and an open mounting end (46) of the rack (10) and defining a pinch point (52) between the ends (44, 46). The rods (48, 50) are sufficiently flexible to permit the open mounting end (46) to expand around first and second bicycle seat frame rails (16, 18) forward of a seat post (14) and to pass between the seat frame rails (16, 18) rearward of the seat post (14) so that the closed securing end (44) contacts the seat frame rails (16, 18) forward of the seat post (14) to secure the rack (10) to the seat frame rails (16, 18). A load portion (70) of the rack (10) supports a utility bag (84).

Abstract: A container mounted on a standard bicycle water bottle cage. The container could be a fabric bag or a hard shell case. In the preferred embodiment the container is fastened to the bottle cage by a plurality of straps, with at least one upper strap oriented to wrap around the curved upper front portion of the bottle cage and at least two lower straps, each oriented to wrap around each opposing vertical leg of the bottle cage. These straps can be attached to the container or attached to a base plate that is designed to receive the container.

Abstract: A ball carrier device (10) adapted to be suspended from the handle bars (101) of a bicycle (100) wherein, the carrier device (10) includes a main closed loop strap member (20) having an enlarged central loop (21) flanked by a pair of discrete auxiliary loops (22) (23) and a plurality of sling strap members (30) (31) (32) having opposite ends connected to the enlarged central loop portion of the main strap member (20) to form an open cradle dimensioned to receive a sports ball (200) wherein, the auxiliary loops (22) (23) are dimensioned to be slipped over the opposite ends of the bicycle handle bars (101).

Abstract: A rubber locking device for a bicycle seat bag is composed of a rubber strip which is fastened to the top of the seat bag by a clamp board, two hook bases correspondingly provided at two sides of the seat bag for fastening to the two ends of the rubber strip. The rubber strip is provided with pluralities of locking holes so that when the rubber strip goes through above the shafts under the bicycle seat, the two ends of the rubber strip are extensively pulled and the most appropriate locking holes can be fastened to the hook bases at the two sides of the seat bag to efficiently bind with the shafts under the seat and to obtain a preferred shock-absorbing function. A U fastener base provided at the front of the seat bag is composed of a U frame and a resilient rubber ring.

Abstract: A cell phone holder for mounting to bicycle handlebars. The cushion includes a front socket for receiving a cell phone positioning the cell phone in front of the face of the bicyclist when in a racing position. A left and right socket provided on the cell phone holder allow for the mounting of the cell phone adjacent the left and right ear of the bicyclist.

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 wheel bag for enclosing a bicycle wheel and attaching to a bicycle for transport along with a method for using the bag are described. In one embodiment, the bag is configured to be secured to a bicycle at three points while the bicycle is in a rooftop carrier for transport on an automobile.

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: Systems for mounting and using portable electronic devices (PEDs) on vehicles make PEDs easier to secure to, transport on, and protect from the elements while mounted on the vehicle. One embodiment of a mounting system includes a PED cabinet having a hard, weatherproofed outer shell with the PED mounted therein, a harness system which detachably mounts the PED cabinet, and an anchor system which detachably mounts the harness system to the vehicle. The harness system may include a strap which wraps around the top of the PED cabinet to firmly hold the PED cabinet in place on a harness pad part of the harness system. The anchor system may include straps which connect to the motorcycle rearward of a motorcycle's gas tank and additional straps which connect to the motorcycle forward of the motorcycle's gas tank. The PED cabinet may include adjustable speakers mounted thereon. An accessory bar can be mounted to the vehicle.

Abstract: A holder for a helmet including a seat strap that is attachable to a motorcycle seat; and a top piece having a central portion for placement over a motorcycle helmet. Two seat clips may be used to enable attachment of the seat strap to a motorcycle seat. Two tri-slides enable attachment of the top piece to the seat strap by means of top straps located on the sides of the central portion.

Abstract: A storage pouch is configured to be removably attached to a top tube, a head tube and a down tube of a bicycle. The storage pouch preferably includes a base member and a roof member. The roof member has a roof member perimeter, a portion of which is attached to the base member, thereby forming a partially enclosed compartment between the base member and the roof member. The storage pouch preferably includes top tube connectors affixed to the base member or the roof member, and extending from the base member or the roof member around the top tube of the bicycle. The storage pouch preferably includes down tube connectors affixed to a portion of the storage pouch, and extending therefrom around the down tube of the bicycle. The storage pouch preferably includes head tube connectors affixed to the base member or the roof member, and extending from the base member or the roof member around the head tube of the bicycle.

Abstract: Luggage container, the side walls (3) of which are flexible and at one end fixed to a top rim (2) and at the other end to the bottom (1) of the container, a limiting device (6) being detachable to and across the open top rim (2), strap members (5) being secured to the top rim (2) being securable to a base, thereby securing the container as such to a base as well as compressing the limitation device (6) and the side walls (3) together with the content of the container.

Abstract: A motorcycle luggage accessory and method for making thereof is disclosed which provides lumbar support and is removably secured longitudinally, laterally, and vertically to the back of a motorcycle. This device does not require engaging a backrest.

Abstract: Motorcycle luggage for removeable attachment to a motorcycle's sissy bar. The luggage has a first storage bag with a removable pocket attacheable to the first storage bag. The removable pocket securely engages the sissy bar. The pocket may be manufactured in a number of sizes to fit various size sissy bars, and may also be adjustable within a given size to fit various sissy bars. The first storage bag is collapsible when not in use. A second storage bag may be removably attached to the first storage bag.

Abstract: A touring bag support is secured on top of a motorcycle luggage rack. A touring bag is secured to the support in a variety of ways. The bottom of the touring bag remains flat and stable on the support because the support is longer and wider than the touring bag and the motorcycle luggage rack. A plurality of slots on an outer perimeter of the support allow for easy attachment of the touring bag to the support by bungee cords and straps. The touring bag support provides a safe, stable load on the rear of the motorcycle. Further, an overall neat, aesthetically pleasing appearance is also provided.

Abstract: A carrying device for mounting on a bicycle. The bicycle has a frame constructed of a plurality of frame members that define an open area. The device is comprised of a bag having opposing side walls and having a shape that permits the bag to be positioned within the open area. The device also comprises an elastic connector for connecting the bag to the frame members whereby the bag is suspendable in the open area.

Abstract: A carrier for sunglasses for use with a bicycle having a handle-bar includes a holder and a connector. The connector includes a tubular member with a longitudinal gap forming a first portion thereof, a band and a tab. The band forms a second portion thereof, has a plurality of teeth and is attached to a first peripheral edge of the gap at one end. The tab has a slot and is attached to a second peripheral edge of the gap. The holder includes a basket which has an open top and an open bottom and a tongue which has a soft rubber, semi-rod shape shim. The tongue is resiliently and pivotally coupled to the basket. A pair of sunglasses which has a frame and a pair of wands with one of the wands is inserted into the open top of the basket and passing through the open bottom thereof and whereby the tongue resiliently presses the soft rubber, semi-rod shape shim against the wand thereby holding it in place.

Abstract: An upper torso support for riders on vehicles such as motorcycles or bicycles has a padded surface for contact with the upper torso or the chest of a seated rider. The support is fixed to the vehicle framework and positioned forward of a vehicle seat. The angle of the support relative to the vehicle framework is adjustable to accommodate and provide support for riders of various statures.

Abstract: A container for holding snacks which is attachable to and detachable from a stroller is provided. The snack container includes a fabric lined basket. The basket includes side walls and front and back walls, with the front and back walls being lower than the side walls to facilitate snack access and retrieval. A set of fastener strips, preferably hook and loop fastener strips lined with ribbon, is attached to the basket such that the snack container is detachably mountable onto a member, such as the cross bar of a stroller. The snack container also includes a nonslidable cork base such that when the snack container is attached onto the member, the base inhibits sliding between the snack container and the member.

Abstract: The bicycle sports gel packet carrier is adapted to be releasably engaged to the throat or stem of a bicycle proximate to the handlebars and is further adapted to transport sports gel packets for consumption by a bicyclist during a bicycle race. The bicycle sports gel packet carrier is formed of a body having a first affixation member to releasably secure the body to the throat or stem. At least one tab grasper is engaged to the body proximate to the top. The tab graspers include receiving slots adapted to receive a tab of a sports gel packet and further include a tearing edge used to assist in the separation of the sports gel packet from the tab. An elongate strap may be integral or attached to the body to further secure the body about the throat or stem. At least one flap is pivotally engaged to the body to releasably cover a sports gel packet during transportation on a bicycle. The flaps may include expanders and engagement edges for releasable affixation of the flap to the exterior of the body.

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: A mounting bracket for attaching a cooler to an intersection of a handlebar and head tube of a bicycle. The mounting bracket is secured to a cooler and employs flexible straps to adjustably attach the bracket to the bicycle handlebar and head tube. The bracket is substantially T-shaped and includes a handlebar-engaging portion having stabilizing tabs with angled cutouts that accommodate handlebars of various diameter. A head tube-engaging portion includes an adjustable spacing foot that positions the bracket with respect to the bicycle head tube.

Abstract: A cellular telephone motorcycle mounting apparatus is provided for mounting a cellular telephone to a motorcycle gas tank is disclosed.

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 vehicular mounting apparatus (10) for mounting articles (16, 18, 20, 25, 22) to an elongate frame member (14) of a bicycle (12) has an elongate, resilient, tubular padding member (30) with a split (32) to laterally wrap around the frame member (14) and a flexible, protective base member (34) coextensively wrapped around and secured by a pair of opposed mating connectors (44, 46), the padding member (30) and a plurality of flexible fastening straps (24) adjustably carried by loops (38) to releasably mount these articles of different sizes and shapes to the base member (34), and a handle (40) for use as a manual carrying apparatus.

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 portable protective cover for a bicycle adapted to be connected to the handlebars and seat of a bicycle. The protective cover is made of waterproof or water resistant materials to protect various bicycle components from the elements. The protective cover includes an elastic material design to secure the protective cover to the bicycle. The protective cover can include an integrated storage pouch to conveniently and compactly store the protective covering when not in use.

Abstract: A tank panel apparatus including a base member is adapted to be attached to a motorcycle fuel tank. A slot is disposed on a top surface of the base member for receiving a projection of a container and a release mechanism is also provided on the container to hold the projection in the slot and consequently hold the container to the base member. The container also includes a belt clip or belt loop so that the motorcycle operator can attach the container to his or her belt once it is removed from the motorcycle tank panel and which container can readily and quickly be re-attached to the motorcycle tank panel.

Abstract: A quick-release mount attached to a cycle pack, for example an under seat pack for a bicycle, is disclosed that includes a clip having first and second hangers positionable over first and second support, or frame, members of the bicycle. A resiliently movable catch is positioned adjacent to one leg of one of the hangers, thereby forming an entrapment for a support, or frame, member received thereat, the catch being movable by the support member when mounting the pack and movable by a user to allow release of the support member from the entrapment so that the pack may be removed from the bicycle. After movement, the catch returns to its original position adjacent to the leg of the hanger.

Abstract: A utility box for an ATV vehicle comprised of a U-shaped container portion having a plurality of compartments therein. The U-shaped container portion has two securement latches pivotally secured to a front wall. A U-shaped lid portion is adapted for removable securement over the U-shaped container. The U-shaped lid portion is hingedly secured to the U-shaped container. A front wall of the lip portion has two securement portions. The two securement portions are adapted for engagement with the two securement latches of the U-shaped container for securing the U-shaped lid portion over the U-shaped container. Four securement portions are adapted to secure the U-shaped container to a utility rack of an ATV vehicle.