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US3744688A
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Carrier device for wheeled vehicles
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-09-27
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Granted: 1973-07-10
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Expires: 1991-09-27
Abstract
Abstract A device for carrying rod-like items, such as fishing rods, on a vehicle, such as a bicycle, which device includes a tubular member attached to the front wheel thereof, which member has an elongated slot, and an upper member attached to the handlebars thereof which member has a spiral shaped open ring positioned above and in alignment with the opening of the tubular member so that the upper portion of a fishing rod is held in the open ring while the handle thereof is held in the tubular member.
Inventors
- 👤 T Kezer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 09:01
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62J; B62J7/00; B62J7/02; B62J7/06; B62J11/00; B62J11/05; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S224/00; Y10S224/922
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
131 words
A device for carrying rod-like items on a wheeled vehicle comprising a tubular member open at both ends and having a slot formed therein extending longitudinally from one end thereof and a cut-away portion at said one end, said cut-away portion forming a seat and a notch adjacent and extending below said seat; means for mounting said tubular member on a wheel of said vehicle; an upper member having an arm with clamp means at one end and a substantially rigid open ring at the other end thereof, said clamp means for mounting said upper member on the handle bars of said vehicle in a position such that said arm extends outwardly from said handle bars and said open ring is positioned above and in substantial alignment with said tubular member.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
131 words
A device for carrying rod-like items on a wheeled vehicle comprising a tubular member open at both ends and having a slot formed therein extending longitudinally from one end thereof and a cut-away portion at said one end, said cut-away portion forming a seat and a notch adjacent and extending below said seat; means for mounting said tubular member on a wheel of said vehicle; an upper member having an arm with clamp means at one end and a substantially rigid open ring at the other end thereof, said clamp means for mounting said upper member on the handle bars of said vehicle in a position such that said arm extends outwardly from said handle bars and said open ring is positioned above and in substantial alignment with said tubular member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
A carrying device in accordance with claim 1 wherein said rod-like item is a fishing rod.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
57 words
A carrying device in accordance with claim 1 and further including a latch member movably mounted adjacent said tubular member near said slot for movement from an unlatched position away from said slot to a latched position adjacent a portion of said slot for retaining the lower portion of said rod-like item inserted in said tubular member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
A carrying device in accordance with claim 1 wherein said notch is substantially V-shaped.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
58 words
A carrying device in accordance with claim 1 wherein said bicycle has a frame, an axle for the front wheel thereof and further wherein said tubular member mounting means includes bracket means for attaching said tubular member to the axle of said front wheel; and brace means for affixing said tubular member to the frame of said bicycle.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
A carrying device in accordance with claim 5 wherein said brace means is affixed to the front fork of said frame.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
27 words
A carrying device in accordance with claim 1 wherein said open ring has a protective coating thereon for preventing damage to said rod-like item being carried therein.
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) | 1976-07-09 | 1977-01-08 | 1977-07-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-07-09 | 1981-01-08 | 1981-07-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-07-09 | 1985-01-08 | 1985-07-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |