US3603549A
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Universal support for front basket for bicycles
Assignee: Schwinn Bicycle Co
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Filing: 1968-12-10
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Granted: 1971-09-07
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Expires: 1988-12-10
Abstract
Abstract Support for a carrier removably receiving a front basket universally attachable to any bicycle having a handlebar stem, comprising a pair of side frames each bent from a tube to provide a lower horizontal end portion, a lower reach extending upwardly and rearwardly therefrom and terminating in a downwardly sloping part continuing as an upwardly extending intermediate portion, an upper reach extending upwardly and forwardly from the intermediate portion, and continuing downwardly at its forward end for attachment to the lower horizontal end portion, with the upper and lower reaches converging respectively from the front to the intermediate portions which are spaced from and parallel to each other, and clamping means for engaging the handlebar stem.
Inventors
- 👤 Frank P Brilando
- 👤 Stanley R Jameson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 21:24
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62J; B62J9/00; B62J9/20; B62J9/21
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
172 words
A universal support for mounting a front basket on any bicycle having a handlebar stem, comprising a pair of side frame members each terminating in a horizontal end portion and having a lower reach extending upwardly and rearwardly therefrom joined by an intermediate portion to an upper reach extending upwardly and forwardly from the intermediate portion, with said upper and lower reaches of said frame members respectively converging from front to rear, and clamping means secured to said intermediate portions for mounting the support on a bicycle handlebar stem as the only means of attachment to the bicycle for supporting a basket forwardly of the handlebar, wherein said clamping means comprises a front plate secured to said intermediate portions and formed intermediate its ends with a substantially semicylindrical portion for engaging the forward surface of said stem, a rear plate shaped complementally to said front plate and having resilient means thereon for engaging the rearward surface of said stem, and bolt means for interconnecting the ends of said front and rear plates.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
172 words
A universal support for mounting a front basket on any bicycle having a handlebar stem, comprising a pair of side frame members each terminating in a horizontal end portion and having a lower reach extending upwardly and rearwardly therefrom joined by an intermediate portion to an upper reach extending upwardly and forwardly from the intermediate portion, with said upper and lower reaches of said frame members respectively converging from front to rear, and clamping means secured to said intermediate portions for mounting the support on a bicycle handlebar stem as the only means of attachment to the bicycle for supporting a basket forwardly of the handlebar, wherein said clamping means comprises a front plate secured to said intermediate portions and formed intermediate its ends with a substantially semicylindrical portion for engaging the forward surface of said stem, a rear plate shaped complementally to said front plate and having resilient means thereon for engaging the rearward surface of said stem, and bolt means for interconnecting the ends of said front and rear plates.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
A universal support according to claim 1, wherein said intermediate portions of said side frame members are parallel to each other and are welded to said front plate.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
40 words
A universal support according to claim 1, wherein said side members form part of a carrier for removably receiving a basket, and a clamping hook portion supported by said side frame members and spring-urged downwardly into edge-engagement with said basket.
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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) | 1974-09-06 | 1975-03-08 | 1975-09-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-09-06 | 1979-03-08 | 1979-09-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-09-06 | 1983-03-08 | 1983-09-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |