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US3762569A
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Key-operated coin-controlled bicycle rack
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-03-03
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Granted: 1973-10-02
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Expires: 1992-03-03
Abstract
Abstract An apparatus for securing a bicycle in a rack provided with a coin-controlled key-operated locking device associated with a permanent rack structure adapted to embrace a substantial portion of the bicycle frame, and a binding member adapted to secure other parts of the bicycle to the rack through the operation of the locking device.
Inventors
- 👤 W Spring
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 10:44
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07F; G07F17/00; G07F17/10; B; B62; B62H; B62H3/00; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T70/00; Y10T70/50; Y10T70/5872; Y10T70/5876; Y10T70/5881
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
205 words
A lockable bicycle rack having a locking device that is coincontrolled and key-operated, wherein the improvement comprises a. a ground-engaging base member extending longitudinally with respect to the length of the bicycle to be racked, b. wheel-retaining members extending horizontally and transversely to said ground-engaging base member with one retaining member connecting thereto and the other disposed in an elevated plane beyond one end thereof so as to receive therebetween the periphery of a wheel of a bicycle, c. a pair of uprights angularly extending between and connected to said spaced apart retaining members for receiving therebetween the wheel of the bicycle received between said wheel-retaining members, d. a pair of support members each of which is connected to a corresponding upright and disposed at right angles thereto so as to extend in an opposite direction and having their free ends in an elevated plane beyond the other end of said base member and spaced apart so as to receive therebetween a portion of the wheel and a portion of the bicycle frame, and e. a locking means mounted on the free end of one of said support members and extending therebetween to releasably retain the bicycle wheel and frame against displacement from the rack.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
205 words
A lockable bicycle rack having a locking device that is coincontrolled and key-operated, wherein the improvement comprises a. a ground-engaging base member extending longitudinally with respect to the length of the bicycle to be racked, b. wheel-retaining members extending horizontally and transversely to said ground-engaging base member with one retaining member connecting thereto and the other disposed in an elevated plane beyond one end thereof so as to receive therebetween the periphery of a wheel of a bicycle, c. a pair of uprights angularly extending between and connected to said spaced apart retaining members for receiving therebetween the wheel of the bicycle received between said wheel-retaining members, d. a pair of support members each of which is connected to a corresponding upright and disposed at right angles thereto so as to extend in an opposite direction and having their free ends in an elevated plane beyond the other end of said base member and spaced apart so as to receive therebetween a portion of the wheel and a portion of the bicycle frame, and e. a locking means mounted on the free end of one of said support members and extending therebetween to releasably retain the bicycle wheel and frame against displacement from the rack.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
59 words
A lockable bIcycle rack as defined by claim 1, wherein said locking means comprises an elongated latch bar slidably and pivotally connected to one free end of one of said support members and of a length to extend therebetween, and means for slidably and pivotally connecting said latch bar to said free end of one of said support members.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
95 words
A lockable bicycle rack of claim 2 further defined by having said latch bar provided in one end thereof with an elongated slot extending longitudinally of its length, and said means for connecting said latch bar to the free end of one of said support members comprising a headed stud carried by and extending longitudinally of said one of said support members, with said stud freely projected through said slot formed in said latch bar so as to slidably and pivotally connect said latch bar to said free end of one of said support members.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
71 words
A lockable bicycle rack as defined by claim 1 wherein said pair of support members is provided with inwardly inclined end portions adapted to be connected to said uprights adjacent to their connection to one of said horizontally extending retaining members, and being of a length to extend beyond the periphery of the wheel received between said uprights and said retaining members and beyond a portion of the wheel''s supporting frame.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
71 words
A lockable bicycle rack as defined by claim 3 wherein said pair of support members is provided with inwardly inclined end portions adapted to be connected to said uprights adjacent to their connection to one of said horizontally extending retaining members, and being of a length to extend beyond the periphery of the wheel received between said uprights and said retaining members and beyond a portion of the wheel''s supporting frame.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
60 words
A lockable bicycle rack as defined by claim 1 and including a chain member one end of which is fixedly connected to one of said support members and with its other end providing means for connection to said locking means for securing said chain about a portion of the bicycle frame when the latter is mounted upon the bicycle rack.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
24 words
A lockable bicycle rack as defined by claim 1 wherein said locking means also includes a timing mechanism actuated simultaneously with said locking means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
24 words
A lockable bicycle rack as defined by claim 3 wherein said locking means also includes a timing mechanism actuated simultaneously with said locking means
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) | 1976-10-01 | 1977-04-02 | 1977-10-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-10-01 | 1981-04-02 | 1981-10-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-10-01 | 1985-04-02 | 1985-10-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |