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Locking bicycle securing device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-09-04
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Granted: 1974-09-03
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Expires: 1993-09-04
Abstract
Abstract A bicycle securing assembly including an elongated single support member elevated from the ground and having at least one attachment loop secured to said member. A lockable securing device is attached to a portion of the frame of the bicycle for engaging the attachment loop on said support. The securing device includes a bifurcated member for receiving the attachment loop and lock means securing the loop therein prevents the removal of the bicycle from the support. Elongated rods having a loop or hook formed at one end and a deformed section formed at the opposite end are arranged with the hook portion inserted around the rim and tire of the front and/or rear wheels, with the deformed portion extending into the space between the bifurcated arms to be secured by itself or with the attachment loop. Various locking devices are provided for enclosing the attachment loop and rods within the extended arms of the bifurcated member.
Inventors
- 👤 E Kaufmann
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 07:04
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62H; B62H3/00; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T70/00; Y10T70/50; Y10T70/5611; Y10T70/5836; Y10T70/5841; Y10T70/5845; Y10T70/5872; Y10T70/5876
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
124 words
A bicycle locking device for securing a bicycle having a front and a rear wheel to a thin anchored object comprising: a. a body having a pair of outwardly extending arms spaced from each other to form an open ended slot therebetween, said body being fixedly attached to a portion of the frame of the bicycle to be secured, b. means for securing the wheels of said bicycle to said body, c. said body slot being sized to receive said wheel securing means and said anchored object, and d. locking means for releasably closing the end of said slot to retain said wheel securing means and said anchored object when inserted therein, whereby said bicycle and wheels can be secured to prevent unauthorized removal.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
124 words
A bicycle locking device for securing a bicycle having a front and a rear wheel to a thin anchored object comprising: a. a body having a pair of outwardly extending arms spaced from each other to form an open ended slot therebetween, said body being fixedly attached to a portion of the frame of the bicycle to be secured, b. means for securing the wheels of said bicycle to said body, c. said body slot being sized to receive said wheel securing means and said anchored object, and d. locking means for releasably closing the end of said slot to retain said wheel securing means and said anchored object when inserted therein, whereby said bicycle and wheels can be secured to prevent unauthorized removal.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
84 words
A bicycle locking device as defined in claim 1 wherein said wheel securing means includes a pair of retaining rods, said rods each having a hook portion formed at one end and a deformed portion formed at the opposite end, each of said rods being arranged whereby the hook portion is inserted around a rim of a wheel of the bicycle and the deformed portion is inserted through said slot to secure said wheels so that said rods are retained by said locking means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
141 words
A bicycle locking device as defined in claim 1 wherein said wheel securing means includes a first and a second retaining rod, each of said rods having a hook portion formed at one end and a deformed portion formed at the opposite end, said first rod being of sufficient length to permit the hook portion to be positioned around the rims of the rear wheel and the deformed end portion to be inserted into the slot of said body whereby the rod can be retained by the locking means, and the deformed portion of said second rod is a closed loop formed around said first rod, said second rod having sufficient length whereby the hook portion is inserted around the rim of the front wheel and is held secure when the first rod is retained within the slot of the body.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
134 words
A bicycle locking device for securing a bicycle having front and rear wheels comprising a. a thin object secured to a rigid, anchored member, b. a body having a pair of outwardly extending parallel arms spaced from each other to form a slot, said body being fixedly attached to a portion of the frame of the bicycle to be secured so that the slot between the spaced arms may receive a portion of the anchored object therebetween, c. means for securing the wheels of said bicycle to the body so that the wheels can not be removed from the secured bicycle, and d. locking means for releasably enclosing said anchored object and said wheel securing means within said body slot whereby said bicycle can be secured to said rigid member to prevent unauthorized removal.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
134 words
A bicycle locking device for securing a bicycle having front and rear wheels comprising a. a thin object secured to a rigid, anchored member, b. a body having a pair of outwardly extending parallel arms spaced from each other to form a slot, said body being fixedly attached to a portion of the frame of the bicycle to be secured so that the slot between the spaced arms may receive a portion of the anchored object therebetween, c. means for securing the wheels of said bicycle to the body so that the wheels can not be removed from the secured bicycle, and d. locking means for releasably enclosing said anchored object and said wheel securing means within said body slot whereby said bicycle can be secured to said rigid member to prevent unauthorized removal.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
22 words
A bicycle locking device as defined in claim 4 wherein said thin object is an endless loop formed from a flexible material.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-09-02 | 1978-03-04 | 1978-09-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-09-02 | 1982-03-04 | 1982-09-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-09-02 | 1986-03-04 | 1986-09-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |