US3682523A
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Vehicle storing means
Assignee: PARK A BIKE CORP
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Filing: 1970-11-13
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Granted: 1972-08-08
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Expires: 1990-11-13
Abstract
Abstract Vehicle storing means for storing and garaging vehicles in particular bicycles. The storing means comprises a base and a housing mounted thereon. The housing includes wall means dividing it into several compartments. Each compartment includes a door having coin-lock means which provide access to the compartment upon the insertion of a predetermined number of coins into said coin-lock means. Within each one of these compartments there is provided bicycle support means in the form of a continuous wheelreceiving trough member adapted to support the bicycle in an inclined or vertical parked position. An upper wheel clamping means is provided for each trough member to retain the bicycle in parked position.
Inventors
- 👤 John Esposito
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 22:56
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07F; G07F17/00; G07F17/10; G07F17/12; B; B62; B62H; B62H3/00; B62H3/08; E; E04; E04H; E04H6/00; E04H6/005
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
197 words
A bicycle parking arrangement, comprising a base; a housing having vertical exterior wall means mounted on said base; a vertical column centrally mounted in said housing and supported by said base; vertical interior wall means disposed inside said housing and dividing it into a plurality of separate compartments; each compartment having an opening for manually passing a bicycle into or out of the respective compartment; bicycle wheel guide means in the form of an elongated upwardly open trough member operatively mounted in each compartment; means for supporting the trough member in a vertical plane; said trough member having a first, horizontal portion disposed at substantially base level and extending inwardly from an outer, wheel-entering end, a second, upwardly and inwardly curved portion extending from the inner end of the first portion; and a third upwardly inclined portion extending from the upper end of the second portion; and elevated clamping means disposed in the vertical plane of the trough member for engaging the upper part of the upper wheel of a bicycle disposed in inclined parked position with its wheels in the trough member, whereby to hold the inclined bicycle in the vertical plane of the trough member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
197 words
A bicycle parking arrangement, comprising a base; a housing having vertical exterior wall means mounted on said base; a vertical column centrally mounted in said housing and supported by said base; vertical interior wall means disposed inside said housing and dividing it into a plurality of separate compartments; each compartment having an opening for manually passing a bicycle into or out of the respective compartment; bicycle wheel guide means in the form of an elongated upwardly open trough member operatively mounted in each compartment; means for supporting the trough member in a vertical plane; said trough member having a first, horizontal portion disposed at substantially base level and extending inwardly from an outer, wheel-entering end, a second, upwardly and inwardly curved portion extending from the inner end of the first portion; and a third upwardly inclined portion extending from the upper end of the second portion; and elevated clamping means disposed in the vertical plane of the trough member for engaging the upper part of the upper wheel of a bicycle disposed in inclined parked position with its wheels in the trough member, whereby to hold the inclined bicycle in the vertical plane of the trough member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
44 words
The bicycle parking arrangement as set forth in claim 1, wherein the clamping means is so constructed and arranged that it automatically grips the upper part of the upper wheel of the inclined bicycle as said bicycle is thrust inwardly into its parked position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
45 words
The bicycle parking arrangement as set forth in claim 1, wherein said clamping means comprises a spring biased U-shaped clamp adapted to be opened by the upper bicycle tire and thereafter clampingly to engage the upper part of the upper wheel of a parked bicycle.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
58 words
The bicycle parking arrangement as set forth in claim 1, wherein the trough member has a fourth, at least substantially vertical portion extending from the upper end of the third portion of the trough member, and said clamping means is disposed somewhat above the level of the junction between the third and fourth portions of the trough member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
54 words
A bicycle parking arrangement as set forth in claim 1, wherein the clamping means is so disposed that it clamps the upper wheel of the bicycle while the lower wheel of the bicycle is supported on the first, entering end of the trough member and engages the second, curved portion of the trough member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
30 words
The bicycle parking arrangement as set forth in claim 1, wherein said housing is octagonally shaped and there are eight separate compartments being defined by said vertical interior wall means.
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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) | 1975-08-08 | 1976-02-07 | 1976-08-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-08-08 | 1980-02-07 | 1980-08-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-08-08 | 1984-02-07 | 1984-08-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |