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US3138260A
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Bicycle hitch
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1961-06-14
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Granted: 1964-06-23
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Expires: 1981-06-14
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles A Tedrick
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 08:05
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62H; B62H3/00; B62H3/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
148 words
A DEVICE FOR SECURING THE FORK POST OF A BICYCLE TO A FIXED SUPPORT, COMPRISING IN COMBINATION: AN ARM; MEANS, COMPRISING A BOW FORMED IN SAID ARM FOR CONTAINING SAID FORK POST; MEANS COMPRISING A TWIST FORMED IN SAID ARM FOR ALIGNING SAID BOW WITH SAID FORK POST; A BOLT, FORMED WITH A LONGITUDINAL SLOT, AND SECURED IN FACE TO FACE ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID ARM, ADJACENT SAID BOW MEANS, SAID BOLT BEING SLIDABLY RESPOSITIONABLE ALONG SAID BAR BETWEEN OPEN AND CLOSED POSITIONS; MEANS COMPRISING A LOCK FOR AT TIMES SECURING SAID BOLT IN THE CLOSED POSITION; MEANS, COMPRISING A CLAMP FOR SECURING SAID ARM TO SAID SUPPORT, SAID CLAMP BEING FORMED WITH AN EAR; MEANS COMPRISING A RIVET FOR PIVOTALLY CONNECTING SAID ARM TO SAID EAR; MEANS COMPRISING A PIN FOR MAINTAINING SAID ARM SUBSTANTIALLY PERPENDICULAR TO SAID SUPPORT, AT TIMES WHEN THE DEVICE IS READY FOR USE.
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) | 1967-06-23 | 1967-12-23 | 1968-06-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-06-23 | 1971-12-23 | 1972-06-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-06-23 | 1975-12-23 | 1976-06-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |