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US3734272A
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Protective enclosure for bicycle
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-06-30
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Granted: 1973-05-22
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Expires: 1991-06-30
Abstract
Abstract An enclosure suitable for use as a storage locker or shipping container for a bicycle includes a container having a door at one end; a channel on its bottom wall for guiding the wheels of a bicycle as it is rolled into the container; wheel-engaging channels on the door and other end wall for supporting the bicycle in an upright position and a retaining device mounted for vertical movement on the side walls for engaging the frame to restrain it against lateral motion. The position of the restraining device is adjustable from the exterior of the container by locking knobs located in recesses in the side walls so as not to project beyond the surfaces thereof.
Inventors
- 👤 R Galen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 08:33
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D85/00; B65D85/68; B62; B62H; B62H3/00; B62H3/08; B65D2585/00; B65D2585/68; B65D2585/6802; B65D2585/686; B65D2585/6862
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
172 words
A protective enclosure for bicycles comprising in combination: a container having upper, lower, side and end walls defining a compartment for enclosing a bicycle; at least a portion of one of said end walls comprising a door for admitting a bicycle; support means mounted on at least one of said end walls for engaging the tires of a bicycle to support it in an upright position; guide means mounted on said lower wall of said container for guiding a bicycle into engagement with said support means, said guide means providing a channel aligned with said support means and extending lengthwise of said lower wall for engaging the tires of a bicycle and guiding said bicycle into said compartment; and retaining means moveable downwardly into engagement with the frame of a bicycle so as to hold the latter against lateral movement, said retaining means including means accessible from the exterior of said container for moving said retaining means into and out of engagement with the frame of a bicycle mounted in said compartment.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
172 words
A protective enclosure for bicycles comprising in combination: a container having upper, lower, side and end walls defining a compartment for enclosing a bicycle; at least a portion of one of said end walls comprising a door for admitting a bicycle; support means mounted on at least one of said end walls for engaging the tires of a bicycle to support it in an upright position; guide means mounted on said lower wall of said container for guiding a bicycle into engagement with said support means, said guide means providing a channel aligned with said support means and extending lengthwise of said lower wall for engaging the tires of a bicycle and guiding said bicycle into said compartment; and retaining means moveable downwardly into engagement with the frame of a bicycle so as to hold the latter against lateral movement, said retaining means including means accessible from the exterior of said container for moving said retaining means into and out of engagement with the frame of a bicycle mounted in said compartment.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
179 words
A protective enclosure for bicycles comprising in combination: a container having upper, lower, side and end walls defining a compartment for enclosing a bicycle; at least a portion of one of said walls comprising a door for admitting a bicycle; support means mounted on at least one of saiD end walls for engaging at least one of the tires of a bicycle to support it in an upright position; guide means mounted on said lower wall of said container for guiding a bicycle into engagement with said support means, said guide means providing a channel aligned with said support means and extending lengthwise of said lower wall for engaging at least one of the tires of a bicycle and guiding said bicycle into said compartment; and retaining means moveable downwardly into engagement with the frame of a bicycle so as to hold the latter against lateral movement, said retaining means including means accessible from the exterior of said container for moving said retaining means into and out of engagement with the frame of a bicycle mounted in said compartment.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
179 words
A protective enclosure for bicycles comprising in combination: a container having upper, lower, side and end walls defining a compartment for enclosing a bicycle; at least a portion of one of said walls comprising a door for admitting a bicycle; support means mounted on at least one of saiD end walls for engaging at least one of the tires of a bicycle to support it in an upright position; guide means mounted on said lower wall of said container for guiding a bicycle into engagement with said support means, said guide means providing a channel aligned with said support means and extending lengthwise of said lower wall for engaging at least one of the tires of a bicycle and guiding said bicycle into said compartment; and retaining means moveable downwardly into engagement with the frame of a bicycle so as to hold the latter against lateral movement, said retaining means including means accessible from the exterior of said container for moving said retaining means into and out of engagement with the frame of a bicycle mounted in said compartment.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
41 words
A protective enclosure for bicycles as defined in claim 2 wherein said retaining means are movable vertically and include locking means accessible from the exterior of said container for releasably securing said retaining means against vertical motion with a bicycle frame.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
65 words
A protective enclosure for bicycles as defined in claim 2 wherein said retaining means include a generally U-shaped support including side members mounted for vertical motion on said side walls, a cross member including a channel member for engaging a tube of a bicycle frame and adjustment members extending through openings in said side walls to permit adjustment of the position of said retaining means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
38 words
A protective enclosure for bicycles as defined in claim 4 wherein said retaining means further include locking means coupled with said adjustment members exterior of said container and operable manually to secure said retaining means against vertical movement.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
44 words
A protective enclosure for bicycles as defined in claim 5 wherein each of said side walls is formed with a recess and said locking means are disposed completely within said recesses so as not to project beyond the outer surfaces of said side walls.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
60 words
A protective enclosure for bicycles as defined in claim 5 wherein said locking means include a pair of threaded members each engaged in a tapped hole in one of said side members and extending through a generally vertical slot in one of said side walls, and each of said threaded members having a engageable knob secured to its external end.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
47 words
A protective enclosure for bicycles as defined in claim 7 wherein each of said side walls includes a recess surrounding said slot therein having a width dimension exceeding the diameter of said knobs and a depth dimension at least equal to the axial dimension of said knobs.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
28 words
A protective enclosure for bicycles as defined in claim 4 wherein said channel member is in the form of a disk formed with a channel in its periphery.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
20 words
A protective enclosure for bicycles as defined in claim 1 wherein said channel provided by said guide means is V-shaped.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
22 words
A protective enclosure for bicycles as defined in claim 1 wherein said support means includes a channel for receiving a bicycle tire.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
26 words
A protective enclosure for bicycles as defined in claim 1 wherein said support means includes side members and a resiliant cushion mounted between said side members.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
20 words
A protective enclosure for bicycles as defined in claim 1 wherein the position of said support means is adjustable vertically.
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) | 1976-05-21 | 1976-11-20 | 1977-05-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-05-21 | 1980-11-20 | 1981-05-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-05-21 | 1984-11-20 | 1985-05-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |