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US3752375A
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Vehicle-mounted bicycle carrier
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-02-16
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Granted: 1973-08-14
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Expires: 1991-02-16
Abstract
Abstract Carrier for supporting bicycles in stable, inverted vertical position on the exterior of a vehicle. Stability of the bicycles while inverted is achieved by utilizing the same three points of support used when riding a bicycle, namely, the seat and the two extensions of the handlebars. A plurality of bicycles may be carried in this fashion by nesting them in staggered front-toback relationship on the carrier.
Inventors
- 👤 W Weigl
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 12:59
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R9/00; B60R9/08; B60R9/10; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S224/00; Y10S224/924
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
198 words
A transportable carrier for supporting a plurality of bicycles in inverted condition, each such bicycle having a frame section including a rear wheel and seat and a steering section pivotally mounted with respect to said frame section and including a front wheel and a handle bar having a grip extensions, said carrier comprising: a substantially low-profile horizontal base member having a horizontal rail along one side thereof, first means for mounting the grip extensions of each handle bar on each rail to retain its associated steering section in inverted vertical position perpendicular to said rail, seating members associated with said first means for restraining each bicycle against movement in the direction of extension of its grip extensions, each seating member being adjustable along said rail for varying the spacing between grip extensions and each seating member further includes a cup member and means for adjusting the cup member about an axis substantially perpendicular to the extension of the rail, to accommodate receipt of grip extensions extending at different angles, and, second means for securing the frame section of each bicycle to said base member to restrain the frame section against pivotal movement relative to its associated steering section.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
198 words
A transportable carrier for supporting a plurality of bicycles in inverted condition, each such bicycle having a frame section including a rear wheel and seat and a steering section pivotally mounted with respect to said frame section and including a front wheel and a handle bar having a grip extensions, said carrier comprising: a substantially low-profile horizontal base member having a horizontal rail along one side thereof, first means for mounting the grip extensions of each handle bar on each rail to retain its associated steering section in inverted vertical position perpendicular to said rail, seating members associated with said first means for restraining each bicycle against movement in the direction of extension of its grip extensions, each seating member being adjustable along said rail for varying the spacing between grip extensions and each seating member further includes a cup member and means for adjusting the cup member about an axis substantially perpendicular to the extension of the rail, to accommodate receipt of grip extensions extending at different angles, and, second means for securing the frame section of each bicycle to said base member to restrain the frame section against pivotal movement relative to its associated steering section.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
41 words
A carrier according to claim 1 wherein said rail is tubular, and wherein each seating member further includes a bracket mounted for pivotal adjustment about the axIs of said rail, and means for clamping said bracket in various positions of adjustment.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
51 words
A carrier according to claim 2 wherein said bracket comprises a flat portion extending at a right angle away from and tangential to said tubular rail, and wherein said cup member is mountable on said flat portion on either side thereof for pivotal adjustment at a right angle to the rail.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
58 words
A carrier according to claim 3 wherein the brackets for adjacent bicycles extend in opposite directions from said rail whereby the handle bars of adjacent bicycles overlap due to the front-to-back offset relation of the bicycles, thereby enabling the frame sections to be spaced more closely than the width of the handle bars of either of adjacent bicycles.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
172 words
A bicycle carrier adapted to be mounted on a substantially horizontal trunk surface of an automobile and further adapted to mount a plurality of inverted bicycles thereon in alignment with the automobile but facing rearwardly relative thereto, a base, means for removably securing said base to said trunk surface, said base comprising a first horizontal rail substantially over the rear of said automobile for supporting the handle bars of the bicycles and a second rail parallel to the first rail and spaced toward the forward end of said automobile therefrom for supporting the seat of said bicycles, means for securing the handle bars to the first rail by means of grip extensions on each handle bar, said securing means including seating means emcompassing the end and all sides of each extension except that side facing outwardly toward the sides of said automobile, said seating means restraining each bicycle against movement in the direction of extension of its grip extensions, and, means securing the bicycles downwardly in pressure engagement with said second rail.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
172 words
A bicycle carrier adapted to be mounted on a substantially horizontal trunk surface of an automobile and further adapted to mount a plurality of inverted bicycles thereon in alignment with the automobile but facing rearwardly relative thereto, a base, means for removably securing said base to said trunk surface, said base comprising a first horizontal rail substantially over the rear of said automobile for supporting the handle bars of the bicycles and a second rail parallel to the first rail and spaced toward the forward end of said automobile therefrom for supporting the seat of said bicycles, means for securing the handle bars to the first rail by means of grip extensions on each handle bar, said securing means including seating means emcompassing the end and all sides of each extension except that side facing outwardly toward the sides of said automobile, said seating means restraining each bicycle against movement in the direction of extension of its grip extensions, and, means securing the bicycles downwardly in pressure engagement with said second rail.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
71 words
A bicycle carrier according to claim 5 wherein said means for securing said grip extensions includes a bracket for each grip extension, which bracket is angularly adjustable relative to said first rail, and wherein said seating means comprises a seating member on each bracket for receiving the ends of said grip extensions, each said seating member being angularly adjustable about an axis extending substantially perpendicular to the grip extension received therein.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
101 words
A bicycle carrier according to claim 6 wherein a pair of adjacent bicycles are adapted to be spaced apart a distance less than the width of their handle bars by interdigitating the handle bars on said first rail, and wherein said brackets and seating members for one bicycle are mounted rearwardly of said rail and said brackets and seating members for the next adjacent bicycle are mounted forwardly of said first rail, the relative distance relationship of said first and second rails being such that said second rail is in position to support the seats of both of said adjacent bicycles.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
177 words
A vehicle-mounted bicycle carrier for receiving and supporting in inverted condition a bicycle having a frame section including a rear wheel and seat, and a steering section pivotally mounted to said frame section and including a front wheel and a handle bar having a pair of grip extensions at its opposed ends, said carrier comprising: a substantially horizontal, upwardly-facing base member fastened to the vehicle, a pair of members on said base member engaging the ends of the grip extensions for mounting said steering section on said base member in inverted vertical position, said pair of members each including portions for restraining said steering section against lateral, vertical and rocking movement and for further restraining the steering section against movement in the direction of extension of said grip extensions, and means for securing said frame to said base member against upward movement away from said base member, against pivotal movement of said frame section relative to said steering section, and against movement of the grip extensions in a direction opposite to the direCtion in which they extend.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
177 words
A vehicle-mounted bicycle carrier for receiving and supporting in inverted condition a bicycle having a frame section including a rear wheel and seat, and a steering section pivotally mounted to said frame section and including a front wheel and a handle bar having a pair of grip extensions at its opposed ends, said carrier comprising: a substantially horizontal, upwardly-facing base member fastened to the vehicle, a pair of members on said base member engaging the ends of the grip extensions for mounting said steering section on said base member in inverted vertical position, said pair of members each including portions for restraining said steering section against lateral, vertical and rocking movement and for further restraining the steering section against movement in the direction of extension of said grip extensions, and means for securing said frame to said base member against upward movement away from said base member, against pivotal movement of said frame section relative to said steering section, and against movement of the grip extensions in a direction opposite to the direCtion in which they extend.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
41 words
A bicycle carrier according to claim 8 wherein means is provided for adjustably fastening said pair of members on said base member to accommodate the handle bars of various types of bicycles and the various angles at which grip extensions extend.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
15 words
A bicycle carrier according to claim 9 wherein said fastening means is universally infinitely adjustable.
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) | 1976-08-13 | 1977-02-12 | 1977-08-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-08-13 | 1981-02-12 | 1981-08-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-08-13 | 1985-02-12 | 1985-08-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |