US3342281A
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Bicycle convertible into a motorized bicycle
Assignee: METALLURG EDOARDO BIANCHI VELO
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Filing: 1965-10-07
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Granted: 1967-09-19
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Expires: 1985-10-07
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Elia Emilio
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 16:13
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62K; B62K3/00; B62K3/02; B62K3/10; B62K11/00; B62K11/02; B62K11/04; B62K11/06; B62K13/00; B62K15/00; B62K15/006; B62M; B62M7/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
212 words
A BICYCLE CONVERTIBLE INTO A MOTORIZED BICYCLE AND VICE VERSA WHICH COMPRISES A BICYCLE FRAME, A TUBULAR CYLINDRICAL MEMBER SECURED TO SAID FRAME AND HAVING OPPOSITE ENDS, A TONGUE AT ONE OF SAID ENDS, THE CYLINDRICAL MEMBER BEING PROVIDED WITH A SLOT AT THE OTHER OF SAID ENDS, A PAIR OF HOLLOW BUSHINGS, ONE INCLUDING MEANS FOR SUPPORTING A DRIVE MEANS, THE OTHER BEING FREE OF SUCH MEANS, SAID BUSHINGS BEING SELECTIVELY AND REPLACEABLY MOUNTED ON SAID CYLINDRICAL MEMBER BY BEING TELESCOPICALLY ENGAGED THEREON, WHEREBY THE BICYCLE IS CONVERTIBLE INTO A MOTORIZED BICYCLE AND VICE VERSA, SAID BUSHINGS EACH HAVING A LOWER END PROVIDED WITH A SLOT FOR RECEIVING THE TONGUE ON SAID TUBULAR CYLINDRICAL MEMBER WHEN TELESCOPICALLY ENGAGED THEREON TO PREVENT RELATIVE ROTATION THEREBETWEEN AND AN UPPER END WITH A SLOT CORRESPONDING TO THE SLOT IN THE CYLINDRICAL MEMBER, THE LATTER SLOTS BEING IN REGISTRY WHEN THE BUSHING IS MOUNTED ON THE TUBULAR CYLINDRICAL MEMBER AND THE TONGUE IS ENGAGED IN THE ASSOCIATED SLOT, A SADDLE INCLUDING A SADDLE SUPPORTING SHANK ENGAGEABLE IN THE HOLLOW BUSHING, AND CLAMP FITTING MEANS MOUNTED AT THE UPPER END OF EACH BUSHING PROXIMATE THE SLOT THEREAT, FOR COOPERATING WITH A CLAMP TO SECURE TOGETHER THE SADDLE SUPPORTING SHANK, THE BUSHING AND THE TUBULAR CYLINDRICAL MEMBER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
212 words
A BICYCLE CONVERTIBLE INTO A MOTORIZED BICYCLE AND VICE VERSA WHICH COMPRISES A BICYCLE FRAME, A TUBULAR CYLINDRICAL MEMBER SECURED TO SAID FRAME AND HAVING OPPOSITE ENDS, A TONGUE AT ONE OF SAID ENDS, THE CYLINDRICAL MEMBER BEING PROVIDED WITH A SLOT AT THE OTHER OF SAID ENDS, A PAIR OF HOLLOW BUSHINGS, ONE INCLUDING MEANS FOR SUPPORTING A DRIVE MEANS, THE OTHER BEING FREE OF SUCH MEANS, SAID BUSHINGS BEING SELECTIVELY AND REPLACEABLY MOUNTED ON SAID CYLINDRICAL MEMBER BY BEING TELESCOPICALLY ENGAGED THEREON, WHEREBY THE BICYCLE IS CONVERTIBLE INTO A MOTORIZED BICYCLE AND VICE VERSA, SAID BUSHINGS EACH HAVING A LOWER END PROVIDED WITH A SLOT FOR RECEIVING THE TONGUE ON SAID TUBULAR CYLINDRICAL MEMBER WHEN TELESCOPICALLY ENGAGED THEREON TO PREVENT RELATIVE ROTATION THEREBETWEEN AND AN UPPER END WITH A SLOT CORRESPONDING TO THE SLOT IN THE CYLINDRICAL MEMBER, THE LATTER SLOTS BEING IN REGISTRY WHEN THE BUSHING IS MOUNTED ON THE TUBULAR CYLINDRICAL MEMBER AND THE TONGUE IS ENGAGED IN THE ASSOCIATED SLOT, A SADDLE INCLUDING A SADDLE SUPPORTING SHANK ENGAGEABLE IN THE HOLLOW BUSHING, AND CLAMP FITTING MEANS MOUNTED AT THE UPPER END OF EACH BUSHING PROXIMATE THE SLOT THEREAT, FOR COOPERATING WITH A CLAMP TO SECURE TOGETHER THE SADDLE SUPPORTING SHANK, THE BUSHING AND THE TUBULAR CYLINDRICAL MEMBER.
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) | 1970-09-18 | 1971-03-20 | 1971-09-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-09-18 | 1975-03-20 | 1975-09-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-09-18 | 1979-03-20 | 1979-09-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |