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US3827178A
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Device for attachment to the wheel of a bicycle
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-11-21
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Granted: 1974-08-06
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Expires: 1993-11-21
Abstract
Abstract A device for attachment to the end of the shaft which extends through the axle of a bicycle wheel. The device has a spokeengaging portion which successively makes contact with the spokes of the bicycle wheel as it revolves thereby creating a noise while at the same time imparting an animated-like action to the device.
Inventors
- 👤 R Warneke
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 21:00
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H5/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
143 words
A device for attachment to the wheel of a bicycle comprising a flexible resilient body portion having at least one slit formed therein, said slit serving to enable the end of the shaft which extends through the axle of a bicycle wheel to pass transversely through the body portion and providing at least one pair of resilient shaft-engaging flaps for maintaining the body portion on the shaft after the end of the shaft is passed through the body portion, and a spoke-engaging extension joined to the body portion, said extension being adaped to lie in a plane substantially transverse to plane of the body portion when it is mounted on the end of the axle shaft and to successively engage the spokes of a bicycle wheel as the wheel rotates whereby a sound results and a animated-like movement is imparted to the device.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
143 words
A device for attachment to the wheel of a bicycle comprising a flexible resilient body portion having at least one slit formed therein, said slit serving to enable the end of the shaft which extends through the axle of a bicycle wheel to pass transversely through the body portion and providing at least one pair of resilient shaft-engaging flaps for maintaining the body portion on the shaft after the end of the shaft is passed through the body portion, and a spoke-engaging extension joined to the body portion, said extension being adaped to lie in a plane substantially transverse to plane of the body portion when it is mounted on the end of the axle shaft and to successively engage the spokes of a bicycle wheel as the wheel rotates whereby a sound results and a animated-like movement is imparted to the device.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
65 words
A device according to claim 1 wherein the body portion is positioned on the axle shaft end in a manner to enable the spoke-engaging extension to engage the lower edge of a bicycle wheel fender brace associated with the wheel thereby to maintain the device properly oriented on the wheel and to aid in imparting a vibratory motion to the device as the wheel turns.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
A device according to claim 1 wherein the body portion is provided with a slot for receiving a separate spoke-engaging extension.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
31 words
A device according to claim 1 wherein the body portion has two intersecting slits formed therein to enable the end of the axle shaft to pass transversely through the body portion.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
A device according to claim 4 wherein thE intersecting slits form cooperating pairs of shaft-engaging flaps for maintaining the device on the end of the axle shaft.
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) | 1977-08-05 | 1978-02-04 | 1978-08-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-08-05 | 1982-02-04 | 1982-08-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-08-05 | 1986-02-04 | 1986-08-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |