US3787065A
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Trailer for bicycles
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-08-22
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Granted: 1974-01-22
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Expires: 1992-08-22
Abstract
Abstract A trailer for a bicycle including a plate affixed to the vertical support for the bicycle seat, a pair of trailing elements attached for limited lateral pivotal movement to said plate, means on the free ends of the trailing elements to dispose a pair of wheels in trailing alignment, and means to releaseably secure said trailing elements in spread trailing position, whereby upon release of said means the trailing elements may be folded into parallel contact for storage.
Inventors
- 👤 R Grimm
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 07:39
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62K; B62K27/00; B62K27/02; B62K27/003
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
59 words
A trailer for bicycles including vertically spaced horizontal plates fixed to the bicycle seat support, and a pair of arcuate tubular trailing elements pivotally attached between said plates, means on the free ends of said trailing elements to accommodate a pair of wheels in parallel alignment, and means to releasably secure said trailing elements in rear end spread position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
59 words
A trailer for bicycles including vertically spaced horizontal plates fixed to the bicycle seat support, and a pair of arcuate tubular trailing elements pivotally attached between said plates, means on the free ends of said trailing elements to accommodate a pair of wheels in parallel alignment, and means to releasably secure said trailing elements in rear end spread position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
70 words
A trailer for bicycles including a pair of vertically spaced horizontal plates fixed to a vertical bicYcle seat support, a pair of longitudinally arcuate and tubular trailing elements attached to said plates for limited pivotal movement, means to brace the rear portions of the trailer elements in spread position, and means on the free ends of said trailer elements to accommodate a pair of ground-bearing wheels in proper trailing alignment.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
70 words
A trailer for bicycles including a pair of vertically spaced horizontal plates fixed to a vertical bicYcle seat support, a pair of longitudinally arcuate and tubular trailing elements attached to said plates for limited pivotal movement, means to brace the rear portions of the trailer elements in spread position, and means on the free ends of said trailer elements to accommodate a pair of ground-bearing wheels in proper trailing alignment.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
35 words
A device as in claim 2, with the trailer elements formed in relatively short segments for storage, and means on the ends of said segments for releasably fixing each trailer element as a unitary structure.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
A device as in claim 2 in which a double horizontal plate is pivotally connected with a collar secured to the support means for a bicycle seat.
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) | 1977-01-21 | 1977-07-23 | 1978-01-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-01-21 | 1981-07-23 | 1982-01-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-01-21 | 1985-07-23 | 1986-01-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |