US3083038A
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Telescopic spring suspension systems for the front wheels of bicycles, mopeds, motor scooters and motor cycles
Assignee: Moulton Consultants Ltd
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Filing: 1962-01-26
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Granted: 1963-03-26
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Expires: 1982-01-26
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Moulton Alexander Eric
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 22:53
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62K; B62K25/00; B62K25/04; B62K25/06; B62K25/08; B62K21/00; B62K21/18; B62K21/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
117 words
A RESILIENT SUSPENSION AND STEERING ASSEMBLY FOR THE FRONT WHEEL OF A BICYLE HAVING A FRAME, A FIRST TUBULAR MEMBER ROTATABLY MOUNTED WITHIN SAID FRAME, A SECOND TUBULAR MEMBER AXIALLY SLIDABLE WITHIN SAID FIRST TUBULAR MEMBER, A SPLINE MEANS SLIDABLY CONNECTING SAID TUBULAR MEMBERS AND PREVENTING RELATIVE ROTATION THEREBETWEEN, A HANDLEBAR SECURED TO ONE OF SAID TUBULAR MEMBERS, A WHEEL FORK SECURED TO THE OTHER OF SAID TUBULAR MEMBERS, COMPRESSION SPRING MEANS MOUNTED WITHIN SAID TUBULAR MEMBERS AND RESISTING RELATIVE AXIAL MOVEMENT THEREBETWEEN, SAID SPRING MEANS COMPRISING A CYLINDRICAL BAR OF RUBBER ENCLOSED IN A STEEL COIL SPRING, MEANS PREVENTING AXIAL MOVEMENT RELATIVE TO THE FRAME OF THE TUBULAR MEMBER WHICH IS SECURED TO SAID HANDLE BAR.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
117 words
A RESILIENT SUSPENSION AND STEERING ASSEMBLY FOR THE FRONT WHEEL OF A BICYLE HAVING A FRAME, A FIRST TUBULAR MEMBER ROTATABLY MOUNTED WITHIN SAID FRAME, A SECOND TUBULAR MEMBER AXIALLY SLIDABLE WITHIN SAID FIRST TUBULAR MEMBER, A SPLINE MEANS SLIDABLY CONNECTING SAID TUBULAR MEMBERS AND PREVENTING RELATIVE ROTATION THEREBETWEEN, A HANDLEBAR SECURED TO ONE OF SAID TUBULAR MEMBERS, A WHEEL FORK SECURED TO THE OTHER OF SAID TUBULAR MEMBERS, COMPRESSION SPRING MEANS MOUNTED WITHIN SAID TUBULAR MEMBERS AND RESISTING RELATIVE AXIAL MOVEMENT THEREBETWEEN, SAID SPRING MEANS COMPRISING A CYLINDRICAL BAR OF RUBBER ENCLOSED IN A STEEL COIL SPRING, MEANS PREVENTING AXIAL MOVEMENT RELATIVE TO THE FRAME OF THE TUBULAR MEMBER WHICH IS SECURED TO SAID HANDLE BAR.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-03-25 | 1966-09-24 | 1967-03-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-03-25 | 1970-09-24 | 1971-03-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-03-25 | 1974-09-24 | 1975-03-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |