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US3794353A
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Foot rest for road vehicle
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-08-18
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Granted: 1974-02-26
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Expires: 1992-08-18
Abstract
Abstract A foot rest for a road vehicle, for example, a motorcycle, is disclosed that is in the form of a square steel bar having the ends twisted 135*. The twisted sections are spaced from their respective ends, leaving a center portion untwisted, as well as the two end portions. To attach the bar to the motorbike, the center portion has formed two axially spaced slots having their openings on opposite sides of the square bar so that U-clamps around the motorcycle frame bars can engage the slots. The end portions each have a bolt hole extending between opposite sides. One bolt hole is disposed 90* to the other, to allow the bar to be formed by twisting it 270* in one operation, so that the bolt holes are aligned and are disposed at 45* to the slots. Pivotable foot pedals are bolted to the bolt holes, and the foot pedals can be pivoted to a vertical position out of the way when not in use.
Inventors
- 👤 J Oliver
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 17:07
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62J; B62J25/00; B62J25/06; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/20; Y10T74/20576; Y10T74/20918
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
261 words
In combination: A road vehicle of the two-wheel type disposed one in front of the other; a frame onto which the rear wheel is attached to rotate about an axis fixed to the frame and the front wheel is mounted with the aid of a fork; said frame having at least two bars aligned substantially in the same plane which slopes downwardly and rearwardly from the front wheel; and a foot rest comprising: an elongated square cross-section bar portion having at least two axially spaced slots formed therein, said slots being spaced substantially equally from the respective ends of said elongated bar portion and said slots being disposed to extend from the same side of the square cross-section to the opposite side thereof, a twisted square cross-section bar portion disposed on each end of said elongated bar portion; a pivotable foot pedal disposed on each of the outer ends of said respective twisted cross-section bar portions so that both pedals can be pivoted from a position axially aligned with said twisted and elongated bar portions to a position that is substantially normal thereto; and at least two U-clamp means disposed around each of said sloping bars and passing through each of said slots to clamp said foot rest to said road vehicle; said twisted portions having sufficient twist to allow said pedals to extend upward when pivoted normal to said bar portion; said slots being substantially longer in the axial direction than in the direction transverse thereto, to allow axial movement of the U-clamp means with respect to the bar portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
261 words
In combination: A road vehicle of the two-wheel type disposed one in front of the other; a frame onto which the rear wheel is attached to rotate about an axis fixed to the frame and the front wheel is mounted with the aid of a fork; said frame having at least two bars aligned substantially in the same plane which slopes downwardly and rearwardly from the front wheel; and a foot rest comprising: an elongated square cross-section bar portion having at least two axially spaced slots formed therein, said slots being spaced substantially equally from the respective ends of said elongated bar portion and said slots being disposed to extend from the same side of the square cross-section to the opposite side thereof, a twisted square cross-section bar portion disposed on each end of said elongated bar portion; a pivotable foot pedal disposed on each of the outer ends of said respective twisted cross-section bar portions so that both pedals can be pivoted from a position axially aligned with said twisted and elongated bar portions to a position that is substantially normal thereto; and at least two U-clamp means disposed around each of said sloping bars and passing through each of said slots to clamp said foot rest to said road vehicle; said twisted portions having sufficient twist to allow said pedals to extend upward when pivoted normal to said bar portion; said slots being substantially longer in the axial direction than in the direction transverse thereto, to allow axial movement of the U-clamp means with respect to the bar portion.
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) | 1977-02-25 | 1977-08-27 | 1978-02-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-02-25 | 1981-08-27 | 1982-02-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-02-25 | 1985-08-27 | 1986-02-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |