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Velocipede head frame structure
Assignee: Hedstrom Union Co
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Filing: 1961-10-24
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Granted: 1963-02-26
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Expires: 1981-10-24
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Carl W Hedstrom
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 22:10
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62K; B62K19/00; B62K19/30; B62K19/32
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
167 words
A BEARING HEAD STRUCTURE FOR VELOCIPEDE FRAMES, AND THE LIKE, COMPRISING A TUBULAR FRAME ELEMENT HAVING OPPOSITE WALL PORTIONS AT ONE END OF THE ELEMENT SPREAD APART AND FLATTENED TO PROVIDE A PAIR OF GENERALLY FLAT AND SPACED PROJECTIONS INTEGRAL ON SAID TUBULAR ELEMENT, SAID PROJECTIONS BEING BOWED AND HAVING THEIR ENDS BROUGHT TOGETHER AND SECURED TO PROVIDE AN OPEN-ENDED GENERALLY OVATE HOUSING, A REINFORCING CHANNEL MEMBER SECURED WITHIN SAID HOUSING AT THE JUNCTURE REGION OF SAID PROJECTIONS, A PAIR OF BEARING CAPS, EACH MOUNTED ON SAID HOUSING FOR CLOSING DIFFERENT OPEN ENDS THEREOF, AND COACTING MEANS ON SAID REINFORCING MEMBER AND SAID CAPS FOR INTER-LOCKING RETENTION OF ADJACENT PORTIONS OF SAID CAPS WHILE MORE REMOTE PORTIONS OF THE CAPS ARE BEING PRESSED INTO PLACE ON SAID HOUSING AND PERMANENTLY SECURED THEREON, EACH SAID CAP HAVING AN OPENING THERETHROUGH AXIALLY ALIGNED WITH THE SIMILAR OPENING IN THE OTHER CAP FOR RECEPTION OF THE SPINDLE OF THE FRONT FORK OF A VELOCIPEDE INSERTED THROUGH SAID CAPS AND HOUSING.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
167 words
A BEARING HEAD STRUCTURE FOR VELOCIPEDE FRAMES, AND THE LIKE, COMPRISING A TUBULAR FRAME ELEMENT HAVING OPPOSITE WALL PORTIONS AT ONE END OF THE ELEMENT SPREAD APART AND FLATTENED TO PROVIDE A PAIR OF GENERALLY FLAT AND SPACED PROJECTIONS INTEGRAL ON SAID TUBULAR ELEMENT, SAID PROJECTIONS BEING BOWED AND HAVING THEIR ENDS BROUGHT TOGETHER AND SECURED TO PROVIDE AN OPEN-ENDED GENERALLY OVATE HOUSING, A REINFORCING CHANNEL MEMBER SECURED WITHIN SAID HOUSING AT THE JUNCTURE REGION OF SAID PROJECTIONS, A PAIR OF BEARING CAPS, EACH MOUNTED ON SAID HOUSING FOR CLOSING DIFFERENT OPEN ENDS THEREOF, AND COACTING MEANS ON SAID REINFORCING MEMBER AND SAID CAPS FOR INTER-LOCKING RETENTION OF ADJACENT PORTIONS OF SAID CAPS WHILE MORE REMOTE PORTIONS OF THE CAPS ARE BEING PRESSED INTO PLACE ON SAID HOUSING AND PERMANENTLY SECURED THEREON, EACH SAID CAP HAVING AN OPENING THERETHROUGH AXIALLY ALIGNED WITH THE SIMILAR OPENING IN THE OTHER CAP FOR RECEPTION OF THE SPINDLE OF THE FRONT FORK OF A VELOCIPEDE INSERTED THROUGH SAID CAPS AND HOUSING.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-02-25 | 1966-08-27 | 1967-02-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-02-25 | 1970-08-27 | 1971-02-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-02-25 | 1974-08-27 | 1975-02-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |