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Bumper mounted rack
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-01-15
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Granted: 1974-10-15
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Expires: 1993-01-15
Abstract
Abstract A bumper-mounted rack for support of bicycles and the like is provided with upright elongated legs that are each pivotally mounted relative to their longitudinal axis, while the legs are selectively longitudinally extensible relative to the cross-brace of the rack and bracket means carried by the legs are independently selectively positionable longitudinally of the legs. The bracket means include a unique and versatile bracket constructed and shaped for selective engagement with most automobile bumpers in use today.
Inventors
- 👤 I Berger
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 02:18
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R9/00; B60R9/08; B60R9/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
187 words
In a bumper-mounted rack of the type including a pair of spaced upright rack legs, a cross-brace means secured to and extending between said upright legs, and bumper-engaging brackets carried on elongated extensions supported by the rack legs and extending transversely of the plane of the upright legs and cross-brace means, the improvement comprising, in combination: at least one of the upright legs being secured to the cross-brace means through a pivotably adjustable connection that permits pivoting of the leg and the bumper-engaging brackets carried thereby about an axis in the plane defined by the legs and the cross-brace means, each bumper-engaging bracket being shaped to provide at least one apertured section, for securement of the bracket selectively longitudinally of the elongated extension supported by the rack leg, at least two differently shaped hook sections being provided on the bracket each adapted for engagement with the edge of a different shape of bumper, and each bumper-engaging bracket being shaped and arranged to provide two apertured sections and at least three differently shaped hook sections with one of the hook sections being located between the two apertured sections.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
187 words
In a bumper-mounted rack of the type including a pair of spaced upright rack legs, a cross-brace means secured to and extending between said upright legs, and bumper-engaging brackets carried on elongated extensions supported by the rack legs and extending transversely of the plane of the upright legs and cross-brace means, the improvement comprising, in combination: at least one of the upright legs being secured to the cross-brace means through a pivotably adjustable connection that permits pivoting of the leg and the bumper-engaging brackets carried thereby about an axis in the plane defined by the legs and the cross-brace means, each bumper-engaging bracket being shaped to provide at least one apertured section, for securement of the bracket selectively longitudinally of the elongated extension supported by the rack leg, at least two differently shaped hook sections being provided on the bracket each adapted for engagement with the edge of a different shape of bumper, and each bumper-engaging bracket being shaped and arranged to provide two apertured sections and at least three differently shaped hook sections with one of the hook sections being located between the two apertured sections.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
76 words
A rack as in claim 1 wherein each upright rack leg is an elongated, substantially tubular, member having a centrally apertured means rigidly secured thereto adjacent one end thereof to provide a pivot journal thereat, and wherein the cross-brace means is the bight portion of a U-shaped member whose spaced parallel legs teLescope through the apertured means on the rack legs to provide stems that accommodate relative pivoting between each upright leg and the cross-brace means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
55 words
A rack as in claim 2 wherein the pivotably adjustable connection includes a pin-like member carried by a rack leg and extending transversely of the longitudinal axis of the rack leg, and the leg of the U-shaped member being tubular and having diametrically disposed and arcuately elongated apertures therein through which the pin-like member extends.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
78 words
A rack as in claim 2 wherein each rack leg is provided with a plurality of longitudinally spaced apertures adapted to selectively adjustably receive the elongated extensions that carry the bumper-engaging brackets, and each leg of the U-ahaped member is provided with a plurality of longitudinally spaced apertures for adjustable, telescoping cooperation with the rack legs for selectively varying the effective spacing between the bight of the U-shaped member and the elongated extensions carried on the rack legs.
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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) | 1977-10-14 | 1978-04-15 | 1978-10-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-10-14 | 1982-04-15 | 1982-10-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-10-14 | 1986-04-15 | 1986-10-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |