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US3284096A
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Bicycle accessory
Assignee: Wham O Manufacturing Co
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Filing: 1966-05-20
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Granted: 1966-11-08
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Expires: 1986-05-20
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Douglas R Hansen
- 👤 Donald L Cook
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 15:13
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62H; B62H1/00; B62H1/10; B62K; B62K3/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
98 words
AN ACCESSORY FOR A BICYCLE, THE BICYCLE HAVING A FRAME, AND FRONT AND REAR WHEELS WITH AXES OF ROTATION, THE ACCESSORY COMPRISING: STEERING MEANS FOR CHANGING A DIRECTION OF MOTION OF THE BICYCLE; ATTACHMENT MEANS ADAPTED TO BE SECURED TO THE BICYCLE FRAME TO EXTEND REARWARDLY FROM THE AXIS OF ROTATION OF THE REAR WHEEL; AND MOUNTING MEANS SECURED TO THE STEERING MEANS AND THE ATTACHMENT MEANS FOR MOUNTING THE STEERING MEANS TO CONTACT THE GROUND REARWARDLY OF A GROUNDCONTACT POINT OF THE REAR WHEEL WHEN THE FRONT WHEEL IS RAISED OUT OF GROUND CONTACT, AND FOR MOUNTING
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
98 words
AN ACCESSORY FOR A BICYCLE, THE BICYCLE HAVING A FRAME, AND FRONT AND REAR WHEELS WITH AXES OF ROTATION, THE ACCESSORY COMPRISING: STEERING MEANS FOR CHANGING A DIRECTION OF MOTION OF THE BICYCLE; ATTACHMENT MEANS ADAPTED TO BE SECURED TO THE BICYCLE FRAME TO EXTEND REARWARDLY FROM THE AXIS OF ROTATION OF THE REAR WHEEL; AND MOUNTING MEANS SECURED TO THE STEERING MEANS AND THE ATTACHMENT MEANS FOR MOUNTING THE STEERING MEANS TO CONTACT THE GROUND REARWARDLY OF A GROUNDCONTACT POINT OF THE REAR WHEEL WHEN THE FRONT WHEEL IS RAISED OUT OF GROUND CONTACT, AND FOR MOUNTING
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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) | 1969-11-07 | 1970-05-09 | 1970-11-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-11-07 | 1974-05-09 | 1974-11-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-11-07 | 1978-05-09 | 1978-11-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |