US3717360A
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Plural occupant propelled velocipede
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-11-24
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Granted: 1973-02-20
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Expires: 1990-11-24
Abstract
Abstract This invention is a sidewalk riding toy. It is operated by two riders and creates a unique action, while in operation, by pedalling and steering from both the front and the back.
Inventors
- 👤 D Kennedy
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 11:14
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62K; B62K3/00; B62K3/02; B62K3/12; B62K5/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
104 words
A vehicle having a longitudinally extending main frame, said frame having at least two longitudinally spaced apart attaching means, a fork and handle bar assembly swivelly mounted in each of said attaching means, a pedal-driven wheel mounted in each of said forks, each of said pedal-driven wheel steerable independent of one another, seats attached to said frame adjacent said handle bar assemblies for riders wherein the direction of travel of said vehicle is determined by the position of each of said pedaldriven wheel relative to each other and relative to said frame whereby steering control by either rider is dependent on the other rider.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
104 words
A vehicle having a longitudinally extending main frame, said frame having at least two longitudinally spaced apart attaching means, a fork and handle bar assembly swivelly mounted in each of said attaching means, a pedal-driven wheel mounted in each of said forks, each of said pedal-driven wheel steerable independent of one another, seats attached to said frame adjacent said handle bar assemblies for riders wherein the direction of travel of said vehicle is determined by the position of each of said pedaldriven wheel relative to each other and relative to said frame whereby steering control by either rider is dependent on the other rider.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
104 words
A vehicle having a longitudinally extending main frame, said frame having at least two longitudinally spaced apart attaching means, a fork and handle bar assembly swivelly mounted in each of said attaching means, a pedal-driven wheel mounted in each of said forks, each of said pedal-driven wheel steerable independent of one another, seats attached to said frame adjacent said handle bar assemblies for riders wherein the direction of travel of said vehicle is determined by the position of each of said pedal-driven wheel relative to each other and relative to said frame whereby steering control by either rider is dependent on the other rider.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
104 words
A vehicle having a longitudinally extending main frame, said frame having at least two longitudinally spaced apart attaching means, a fork and handle bar assembly swivelly mounted in each of said attaching means, a pedal-driven wheel mounted in each of said forks, each of said pedal-driven wheel steerable independent of one another, seats attached to said frame adjacent said handle bar assemblies for riders wherein the direction of travel of said vehicle is determined by the position of each of said pedal-driven wheel relative to each other and relative to said frame whereby steering control by either rider is dependent on the other rider.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
The vehicle of claim 1 further including a support means attached to said frame between said pedal-driven wheels.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
40 words
The vehicle of claim 2 wherein said support means comprises a support member and a plurality of casters, said support member interconnecting said frame and said casters such that said frame is supported above the supporting surface by said casters.
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) | 1976-02-20 | 1976-08-21 | 1977-02-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-02-20 | 1980-08-21 | 1981-02-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-02-20 | 1984-08-21 | 1985-02-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |