US3659762A
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Bicycle wheel carrier for automobile mounting
Assignee: ACAR Ind Inc
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Filing: 1970-11-12
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Granted: 1972-05-02
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Expires: 1990-11-12
Abstract
Abstract A wheel well is provided having horizontally extending spaced arms inter-connected by a cross-member. An adjustable length swivel hook element is secured to the cross-member and is adapted to engage either the upper edge of the rear bumper of the automobile or the lip of the trunk opening. Tightening of the hook element draws the spaced arms forwardly into engaging abutment with another portion of the rear of the automobile, such as the bumper surface, a body panel or the lip of the trunk lid opening. A pair of such wheel wells are mounted on the rear of an automobile and serve in combination as a bicycle or cycle carrier for convenient transport of such two-wheeled vehicles.
Inventors
- 👤 Harley A Kravitz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 01:38
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R9/00; B60R9/06; B60R9/08; B60R9/10; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S224/00; Y10S224/924
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
87 words
In a wheel carrier for mounting on the rear of an automobile, the combination of a wheel-supporting well adapted to be disposed in a substantially vertical plane, a pair of horizontally spaced arms integrated with said well and projecting forwardly therefrom and adapted to engage a portion of the rear of the automobile, a cross-member secured to and extending between said arms, and a forwardly projecting retaining hook mounted for swivel movement on said cross-member and adapted to engage another portion of the rear of the automobile.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
87 words
In a wheel carrier for mounting on the rear of an automobile, the combination of a wheel-supporting well adapted to be disposed in a substantially vertical plane, a pair of horizontally spaced arms integrated with said well and projecting forwardly therefrom and adapted to engage a portion of the rear of the automobile, a cross-member secured to and extending between said arms, and a forwardly projecting retaining hook mounted for swivel movement on said cross-member and adapted to engage another portion of the rear of the automobile.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
A combination as defined in claim 1, including means provided on said retaining hook for adjusting the operative length thereof.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
49 words
A combination as defined in claim 1, wherein said wheel-supporting well comprises an elongated hoop element disposed in a substantially horizontal plane and defining a wheel-receiving opening and a wheel-support member depending from said hoop element, an extension of said wheel-support member being formed to provide said spaced arms.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
A combination as defined in claim 1, wherein the free end of said retaining hook projects forwardly of the free ends of said spaced arms.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
A combination as defined in Claim 1, wherein the free ends of said spaced arms project forwardly of the free end of said retaining hook.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
36 words
A combination as defined in claim 1, wherein said spaced arms are each of a cross-sectional thickness small enough to be accomodated between the closed trunk lid of the automobile and the adjoining body panel thereof.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
39 words
A combination as defined in claim 1, wherein said retaining hook is adapted to engage the rear bumper of the automobile, and said spaced arms are adapted to engage a body panel of the automobile adjacent to the bumper.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
39 words
A combination as defined in claim 1, wherein said spaced arms are adapted to engage the rear bumper of the automobile, and said retaining hook is adapted to engage a body panel of the automobile adjacent to the bumper.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
40 words
A combination as defined in claim 1, wherein said retaining hook is adapted to engage the upper edge of the rear bumper of the automobile, and said spaced arms are adapted to abut said bumper below the upper edge thereof.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
40 words
A combination as defined in claim 2, wherein said adjusting means comprise a screw-threaded portion provided on said retaining hook and traversing said cross-member, and an adjusting nut threadedly engaging said portion of said retaining hook rearwardly of said cross-member.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
48 words
A combination as defined in claim 2, wherein said spaced arms are drawn forwardly toward engagement with said one portion of the automobile in response to a shortening of the operative length of said retaining hook when it is in engagement with said other portion of the automobile.
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) | 1975-05-02 | 1975-11-01 | 1976-05-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-05-02 | 1979-11-01 | 1980-05-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-05-02 | 1983-11-01 | 1984-05-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |