US3623747A
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Axle bracket for saddle basket
Assignee: Wald Manufacturing Co
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Filing: 1969-11-10
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Granted: 1971-11-30
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Expires: 1989-11-10
Abstract
Abstract The saddle basket mounting means includes an axle-supported rigid bracket on which a clamp plate member is mounted, said clamp plate member being grooved and designed to impose two different forms of clamping action upon the bottom wires of the basket, thereby ensuring a tight, motionless, noiseless mount for the basket.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert F Humlong
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 02:37
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62J; B62J7/00; B62J7/02; B62J7/04; B62J9/00; B62J9/20; B62J9/23; B62J9/27
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
226 words
A basket structure for bicycles of the type having a polo seat including a rear seat portion supported upon a pair of spaced upright braces projecting upwardly from the rear wheel axle of the bicycle, said basket structure comprising in combination: a basket having an upper rim member, and side and bottom walls formed of a series of spaced wires sOme of which are parallel to one another; a rigid metallic bracket for supporting the basket bottom, said bracket comprising a base apertured to receive one end of the rear wheel axle, and an arm member extended from the base substantially at right angles thereto; said arm member being an elongated narrow strap having a flat face thereon, a clamp plate member having a central portion and end portions, the central portion being in a plane offset from the end portions, transverse grooves in the plate member on each side of the central portion adjacent the end portions, the grooves being spaced apart corresponding to the spacing of the parallel wires, the parallel wires resting in the grooves, means in the end portions for securing the clamp plate upon the arm with the central portion in contact with the arm and the end portions spaced from the arm and with the parallel wires within the grooves, and second means securing the upper rim to the braces.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
226 words
A basket structure for bicycles of the type having a polo seat including a rear seat portion supported upon a pair of spaced upright braces projecting upwardly from the rear wheel axle of the bicycle, said basket structure comprising in combination: a basket having an upper rim member, and side and bottom walls formed of a series of spaced wires sOme of which are parallel to one another; a rigid metallic bracket for supporting the basket bottom, said bracket comprising a base apertured to receive one end of the rear wheel axle, and an arm member extended from the base substantially at right angles thereto; said arm member being an elongated narrow strap having a flat face thereon, a clamp plate member having a central portion and end portions, the central portion being in a plane offset from the end portions, transverse grooves in the plate member on each side of the central portion adjacent the end portions, the grooves being spaced apart corresponding to the spacing of the parallel wires, the parallel wires resting in the grooves, means in the end portions for securing the clamp plate upon the arm with the central portion in contact with the arm and the end portions spaced from the arm and with the parallel wires within the grooves, and second means securing the upper rim to the braces.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
The combination as defined by claim 1, wherein the offset spaces said end portions from said arm member a distance approximating the thickness of a wire of the basket bottom wall.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
39 words
The combination as defined by claim 1, wherein said end portions reach outwardly beyond the middle portion of the clamp plate member a distance such as to overlie other bottom wall wires which are disposed outwardly of said grooves.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
37 words
The combination as defined by claim 3, wherein the securing means for the clamp plate member includes apertures formed in said clamp plate end portions, and fasteners in said apertures adapted for securement to said arm member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
The combination as defined by claim 1, wherein the transverse grooves aforesaid are formed in the material of the clamp plate member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
22 words
The combination as defined by claim 3, wherein the transverse grooves aforesaid are formed in the material of the clamp plate member.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
22 words
The combination as defined by claim 4, wherein the transverse grooves aforesaid are formed in the material of the clamp plate member.
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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) | 1974-11-29 | 1975-05-31 | 1975-11-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-11-29 | 1979-05-31 | 1979-11-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-11-29 | 1983-05-31 | 1983-11-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |