US3713671A
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Velocipede and carrier
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-03-04
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Granted: 1973-01-30
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Expires: 1991-03-04
Abstract
Abstract A velocipede has a generally triangularly shaped frame with a first portion oriented forwardly of the vehicle and a second portion disposed perpendicularly to the first portion and rigidly attached thereto. The second portion extends rearwardly of the vehicle and is adapted to seat a first rider for the vehicle. A pair of forward wheels are journaled from the first portion of the frame and are positioned substantially at the ends thereof. A driving wheel is journaled from the second portion of the frame. Pedal means on the second portion permit the rider to actuate the driving wheel. At least one tag-along frame having another driving wheel is universally jointed to the first portion of the frame and extends rearwardly of the vehicle for seating another rider in side-by-side relation with the first rider. The second portion of the vehicle frame and the tag-along frame are so positioned as to space the forward wheels relatively widely apart compared to the driving wheels. A seat is provided for at least one passenger above the pair of forward wheels. A shiftable steering wheel mounted on a crank hub on the first portion of the frame permits steering of the forward wheels by either rider.
Inventors
- 👤 A Boyer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 13:25
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62K; B62K13/00; B62K13/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
180 words
A pedal vehicle comprising a generally triangularly shaped frame, said frame having a first portion oriented forwardly of said vehicle and a second portion disposed perpendicularly to said first portion and rigidly attached thereto, said second portion extending rearwardly of said vehicle and being adapted to seat a first rider for said vehicle thereupon; a pair of depending forward wheels for said vehicle journaled from said first portion and positioned substantially at the ends thereof; a driving wheel journaled from said second portion; means on said first portion to steer said forward wheels simultaneously in parallel; pedal means on said second portion for said first rider to actuate said driving wheel; at least one tag-along frame universally jointed to said first portion for rotation about two mutually perpendicular axes, said tag-along frame extending rearwardly of said vehicle and being adapted to seat another rider for said vehicle in side-by-side relation with said first rider; a second driving wheel journaled from said tag-along frame; and pedal means on said tag-along frame for said other rider to actuate said second driving wheel.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
180 words
A pedal vehicle comprising a generally triangularly shaped frame, said frame having a first portion oriented forwardly of said vehicle and a second portion disposed perpendicularly to said first portion and rigidly attached thereto, said second portion extending rearwardly of said vehicle and being adapted to seat a first rider for said vehicle thereupon; a pair of depending forward wheels for said vehicle journaled from said first portion and positioned substantially at the ends thereof; a driving wheel journaled from said second portion; means on said first portion to steer said forward wheels simultaneously in parallel; pedal means on said second portion for said first rider to actuate said driving wheel; at least one tag-along frame universally jointed to said first portion for rotation about two mutually perpendicular axes, said tag-along frame extending rearwardly of said vehicle and being adapted to seat another rider for said vehicle in side-by-side relation with said first rider; a second driving wheel journaled from said tag-along frame; and pedal means on said tag-along frame for said other rider to actuate said second driving wheel.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
180 words
A pedal vehicle comprising a generally triangularly shaped frame, said frame having a first portion oriented forwardly of said vehicle and a second portion disposed perpendicularly to said first portion and rigidly attached thereto, said second portion extending rearwardly of said vehicle and being adapted to seat a first rider for said vehicle thereupon; a pair of depending forward wheels for said vehicle journaled from said first portion and positioned substantially at the ends thereof; a driving wheel journaled from said second portion; means on said first portion to steer said forward wheels simultaneously in parallel; pedal means on said second portion for said first rider to actuate said driving wheel; at least one tag-along frame universally jointed to said first portion for rotation about two mutually perpendicular axes, said tag-along frame extending rearwardly of said vehicle and being adapted to seat another rider for said vehicle in side-by-side relation with said first rider; a second driving wheel journaled from said tag-along frame; and pedal means on said tag-along frame for said other rider to actuate said second driving wheel.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
180 words
A pedal vehicle comprising a generally triangularly shaped frame, said frame having a first portion oriented forwardly of said vehicle and a second portion disposed perpendicularly to said first portion and rigidly attached thereto, said second portion extending rearwardly of said vehicle and being adapted to seat a first rider for said vehicle thereupon; a pair of depending forward wheels for said vehicle journaled from said first portion and positioned substantially at the ends thereof; a driving wheel journaled from said second portion; means on said first portion to steer said forward wheels simultaneously in parallel; pedal means on said second portion for said first rider to actuate said driving wheel; at least one tag-along frame universally jointed to said first portion for rotation about two mutually perpendicular axes, said tag-along frame extending rearwardly of said vehicle and being adapted to seat another rider for said vehicle in side-by-side relation with said first rider; a second driving wheel journaled from said tag-along frame; and pedal means on said tag-along frame for said other rider to actuate said second driving wheel.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
A pedal vehicle as in claim 1 in which said first portion of said frame comprises seat means to support at least one passenger above said pair of forward wheels.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
A pedal vehicle as in claim 1 in which said second portion of said frame is disposed intermediate said ends of said first portion.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
No citation records indexed.
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-01-30 | 1976-07-31 | 1977-01-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-01-30 | 1980-07-31 | 1981-01-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-01-30 | 1984-07-31 | 1985-01-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |