US3137422A
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Automobile roof mounted bicycle carrier
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1961-05-01
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Granted: 1964-06-16
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Expires: 1981-05-01
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William L C Wheaton
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 07:13
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R9/00; B60R9/08; B60R9/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
131 words
A ROOF ASSOCIATED BICYCLE CARRIER FOR SUPPORTING A BICYCLE IN HORIZONTAL PARALLEL PLANAR RELATIONSHIP TO A VEHICLE ROOF COMPRISING A RIGID FRAMEWORK INCLUDING LONGITUDINAL MEMBERS AND A TRANSVERSE MEMBER ATTACHED THERETO, SAID FRAMEWORK BEING ADJUSTABLE TO SUIT THE LENGTH AND HEIGHT OF A BICYCLE; SPACER SUPPORTS COMPRISING VERTICALLY ALIGNED ASSEMBLIES OF SUCTION CUP AND SPACER SPOOL MOUNTED ON THE UNDERSIDE OF SAID FRAMEWORK; BICYCLE SUPPORT MEANS MOUNTED AT THE DISTAL ENDS OF SAID LONGITUDINAL MEMBERS APERTURED TO RECEIVE THE AXLES OF A BICYCLE AND TO PROVIDE SUBJACENT CO-AXIAL SUPPORT THEREFOR; ADDITIONAL BICYCLE SUPPORT MEANS MOUNTED ON SAID TRANSVERSE MEMBER REMOTE FROM SAID LONGITUDINAL MEMBERS TO SUPPORT A PORTION OF A BICYCLE FRAME; MEANS FOR RETAINING A BICYCLE ON SAID BICYCLE SUPPORT MEANS AND MEANS FOR RETAINING SAID CARRIER ON A ROOF.
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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) | 1967-06-16 | 1967-12-16 | 1968-06-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-06-16 | 1971-12-16 | 1972-06-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-06-16 | 1975-12-16 | 1976-06-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |