US3827613A
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Golf bag bicycle rack
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-11-09
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Granted: 1974-08-06
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Expires: 1992-11-09
Abstract
Abstract A bicycle rack for carrying and supporting a golf bag containing clubs that is easily attachable and detachable while also being simply constructed.
Inventors
- 👤 M Meyer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 06:08
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62J; B62J9/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
201 words
A bicycle rack for supporting a golf bag on a bicycle having a collar clamp mounted around the seAt post, a horizontal bag support extending rearwardly from the rear axle of the bicycle with slots at one end adapted to attach to the bicycle near the rear axle thereof, an inclined bag support extending upwardly from the rear of said horizontal bag support, at least one seat brace between the seat post collar clamp and said inclined bag support, at least one inclined support bracket between the seat post collar clamp and said horizontal bag support, and means for connecting said inclined support bracket and said seat brace to said collar clamp, said horizontal bag support and said inclined bag support being generally ''''U'''' shaped with two elongated branches and including portions at the ''''U'''' end that are inclined from the plane formed by said elongated branches to support the golf bag, the inclined portion of said horizontal bag support being inclined upwardly and supporting the bottom of the golf bag and tilting the golf bag toward the bicycle, the inclined portion of said inclined bag support being inclined inwardly toward the bicycle and supporting the golf bag near its top.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
201 words
A bicycle rack for supporting a golf bag on a bicycle having a collar clamp mounted around the seAt post, a horizontal bag support extending rearwardly from the rear axle of the bicycle with slots at one end adapted to attach to the bicycle near the rear axle thereof, an inclined bag support extending upwardly from the rear of said horizontal bag support, at least one seat brace between the seat post collar clamp and said inclined bag support, at least one inclined support bracket between the seat post collar clamp and said horizontal bag support, and means for connecting said inclined support bracket and said seat brace to said collar clamp, said horizontal bag support and said inclined bag support being generally ''''U'''' shaped with two elongated branches and including portions at the ''''U'''' end that are inclined from the plane formed by said elongated branches to support the golf bag, the inclined portion of said horizontal bag support being inclined upwardly and supporting the bottom of the golf bag and tilting the golf bag toward the bicycle, the inclined portion of said inclined bag support being inclined inwardly toward the bicycle and supporting the golf bag near its top.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
The structure of claim 1 further characterized by an elastic strap with two ''''S'''' hooks encircling the golf bag to provide further support and attaching to said inclined bag support.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
The structure of claim 2 further characterized in that said horizontal bag support and said inclined bag support are fabricated from aluminum rod.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
The structure of claim 1 further characterized by at least one support piece between the branches of said horizontal bag support and said inclined bag support.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
The structure of claim 4 further characterized in that said support piece is fabricated from elongated cylindrical stock.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
31 words
The structure of claim 1 further characterized in that said collar clamp includes holes in each side of the collar and in that said connecting means is a nut and bolt.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
50 words
The structure of claim 1 further characterized in that said horizontal bag support, said inclined bag support, said seat brace, and said inclined support bracket include flattened tab portions with a hole at the points where they are connected and screws placed through the holes at the points of connection.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
32 words
The structure of claim 1 further characterized in that said points of connection are pivotable allowing the golf bag bicycle rack to be folded flat for storage when removed from the bicycle.
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 |