US3782559A
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Ceiling cycle rack
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-05-30
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Granted: 1974-01-01
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Expires: 1992-05-30
Abstract
Abstract A ceiling cycle rack of an easily portable construction for suspending cycles from ceilings including a plate removably extended from the ceiling by a plurality of hooks or the like, and a pair of J-shaped hangers attached to the plate and laterally adjustable thereon to engage a cycle frame. Fittings are provided to adapt the hanger for suspending girls'' cycle frames. Extension means permit adjustment of the vertical height of the cycle. A scale is used to test the weight supporting the capacity of the plate suspension means.
Inventors
- 👤 P Wright
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 10:51
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62H; B62H3/00; B62H3/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
161 words
A ceiling cycle rack comprising: A. a plate member having a plurality of sets of vertically disposed holes in longitudinally spaced relationship and suspension openings proximate an upper end thereof; B. suspension means for suspending said plate member from a celing, including: i. double hook ended members, one end being engageable in said suspension openings and the opposite end being engageable with a ceiling mounted hook; C. cycle support members attached to said plate adapted for removably supportedly engaging portions of a cycle frame; D. said cycle support members comprising J-shaped hook members attachable to said plate at selected ones of said sets of holes with the legs thereof depending downwardly from said plate and adapted for engaging under a cycle top bar portion of a cycle frame; and E. said cycle support members being adjustably mountable by attachment to said sets of holes for spaced adjustment of said J-shaped members to selectively accommodate supporting engagement with portions of cycle frames.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
161 words
A ceiling cycle rack comprising: A. a plate member having a plurality of sets of vertically disposed holes in longitudinally spaced relationship and suspension openings proximate an upper end thereof; B. suspension means for suspending said plate member from a celing, including: i. double hook ended members, one end being engageable in said suspension openings and the opposite end being engageable with a ceiling mounted hook; C. cycle support members attached to said plate adapted for removably supportedly engaging portions of a cycle frame; D. said cycle support members comprising J-shaped hook members attachable to said plate at selected ones of said sets of holes with the legs thereof depending downwardly from said plate and adapted for engaging under a cycle top bar portion of a cycle frame; and E. said cycle support members being adjustably mountable by attachment to said sets of holes for spaced adjustment of said J-shaped members to selectively accommodate supporting engagement with portions of cycle frames.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
156 words
A ceiling cycle rack comprising: A. a plate member having a plurality of sets of vertically disposed holes in longitudinally spaced relationship and suspension openings proximate an upper end thereof; B. suspension means engageable in said suspension openings for suspending said plate member from a ceiling; C. cycle support members attached to said plate adapted for removably supportedly engaging portions of a cycle frame; D. said cycle support members comprising J-shaped hook members attachable to said plate at selected ones of said sets of holes with the legs thereof depending downwardly from said plate feet on the lower end of said J-shaped members, said feet of said J-shaped members having transverse openings therethrough, dowels inserted in said openings, hook members attached to ends of said dowels and extending therefrom, and bicycle frame engaging clamps removably attached to said hooks and adapted for engagement with V-bars of a cycle frame for suspendedly mounting a female type bicycle.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
156 words
A ceiling cycle rack comprising: A. a plate member having a plurality of sets of vertically disposed holes in longitudinally spaced relationship and suspension openings proximate an upper end thereof; B. suspension means engageable in said suspension openings for suspending said plate member from a ceiling; C. cycle support members attached to said plate adapted for removably supportedly engaging portions of a cycle frame; D. said cycle support members comprising J-shaped hook members attachable to said plate at selected ones of said sets of holes with the legs thereof depending downwardly from said plate feet on the lower end of said J-shaped members, said feet of said J-shaped members having transverse openings therethrough, dowels inserted in said openings, hook members attached to ends of said dowels and extending therefrom, and bicycle frame engaging clamps removably attached to said hooks and adapted for engagement with V-bars of a cycle frame for suspendedly mounting a female type bicycle.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
38 words
A ceiling cycle rack as claimed in claim 2, wherein said dowels are slidably adjustable in said openings and means for fixedly securing said dowels in adjusted positions in said openings for adjustment of the cycle support members.
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) | 1976-12-31 | 1977-07-02 | 1978-01-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-12-31 | 1981-07-02 | 1982-01-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-12-31 | 1985-07-02 | 1986-01-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |