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US3854777A
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Spoke mountable bracket assembly
Assignee: Beatrice Companies Inc
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Filing: 1973-05-21
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Granted: 1974-12-17
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Expires: 1993-05-21
Abstract
Abstract A bracket assembly adapted for demountably mounting about a bicycle spoke or the like and suitable for mounting a display panel, such as a reflector, license, or the like upon a cycle wheel. The assembly utilizes a slotted rivet-like member of rigid but deformable material, a sleeve, and a screw. The invention is further addressed to display panels incorporating such bracket assemblies.
Inventors
- 👤 J Kennedy
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 14:30
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60B; B60B7/00; B60B7/0006; B62; B62J; B62J6/00; B62J6/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
300 words
A display device for mounting on a cycle-type vehicle spoke member comprising a bracket member and a generally flattened body member, A. said bracket member comprising: 1. a rivet-like means having a longitudinally slotted shank, said shank having a generally uniform cross-sectional configuration, said slot being capable of receiving therein a spoke member, said rivet-like means being formed of rigid but deformable material, 2. a sleeve for mounting circumferentially about said slotted shank and adapted to resist radially outward movements thereof, 3. a screw having a tapered shank which is adapted to engage the outer end portion of said slot of said slotted shank, the length of said tapered shank being less than the length of said slotted shank, the circumferential outer wall of said slotted shank being radially expanded against the inside wall of said sleeve when said screw is turned into said slot and said sleeve is engaged about said slotted shank, B. said flattened body member having: 1. an aperture transversely defined therein whose size permits said slotted shank to extend therethrough and further permits the head of said rivet-like means to abut against the aperture adjacent portions of said flattened body member, and 2. a central portion adapted for holding a display panel, C. the interrelationship between the length of each of said shanks, the longitudinal length of said sleeve and the thickness of said adjacent portions of said flattened body member being such that when said bracket member and said flattened body member are engaged with a said spoke member between said flattened body member engaged with a said spoke member between said flattened body member and said rivet head, the length of said slotted shank is slightly less than the combined thicknesses of said spoke, said sleeve longitudinal length and said flattened body member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
300 words
A display device for mounting on a cycle-type vehicle spoke member comprising a bracket member and a generally flattened body member, A. said bracket member comprising: 1. a rivet-like means having a longitudinally slotted shank, said shank having a generally uniform cross-sectional configuration, said slot being capable of receiving therein a spoke member, said rivet-like means being formed of rigid but deformable material, 2. a sleeve for mounting circumferentially about said slotted shank and adapted to resist radially outward movements thereof, 3. a screw having a tapered shank which is adapted to engage the outer end portion of said slot of said slotted shank, the length of said tapered shank being less than the length of said slotted shank, the circumferential outer wall of said slotted shank being radially expanded against the inside wall of said sleeve when said screw is turned into said slot and said sleeve is engaged about said slotted shank, B. said flattened body member having: 1. an aperture transversely defined therein whose size permits said slotted shank to extend therethrough and further permits the head of said rivet-like means to abut against the aperture adjacent portions of said flattened body member, and 2. a central portion adapted for holding a display panel, C. the interrelationship between the length of each of said shanks, the longitudinal length of said sleeve and the thickness of said adjacent portions of said flattened body member being such that when said bracket member and said flattened body member are engaged with a said spoke member between said flattened body member engaged with a said spoke member between said flattened body member and said rivet head, the length of said slotted shank is slightly less than the combined thicknesses of said spoke, said sleeve longitudinal length and said flattened body member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
a sleeve for mounting circumferentially about said slotted shank and adapted to resist radially outward movements thereof,
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
a sleeve for mounting circumferentially about said slotted shank and adapted to resist radially outward movements thereof,
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
102 words
a central portion adapted for holding a display panel, C. the interrelationship between the length of each of said shanks, the longitudinal length of said sleeve and the thickness of said adjacent portions of said flattened body member being such that when said bracket member and said flattened body member are engaged with a said spoke member between said flattened body member engaged with a said spoke member between said flattened body member and said rivet head, the length of said slotted shank is slightly less than the combined thicknesses of said spoke, said sleeve longitudinal length and said flattened body member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
102 words
a central portion adapted for holding a display panel, C. the interrelationship between the length of each of said shanks, the longitudinal length of said sleeve and the thickness of said adjacent portions of said flattened body member being such that when said bracket member and said flattened body member are engaged with a said spoke member between said flattened body member engaged with a said spoke member between said flattened body member and said rivet head, the length of said slotted shank is slightly less than the combined thicknesses of said spoke, said sleeve longitudinal length and said flattened body member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
30 words
The display device of claim 1 wherein said gap is equal to about the thickness of a predetermined display device in the region of an aperture formed in such device.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
12 words
The display device of claim 1 wherein said aperture is generally elongated.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
78 words
a screw having a tapered shank which is adapted to engage the outer end portion of said slot of said slotted shank, the length of said tapered shank being less than the length of said slotted shank, the circumferential outer wall of said slotted shank being radially expanded against the inside wall of said sleeve when said screw is turned into said slot and said sleeve is engaged about said slotted shank, B. said flattened body member having:
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
78 words
a screw having a tapered shank which is adapted to engage the outer end portion of said slot of said slotted shank, the length of said tapered shank being less than the length of said slotted shank, the circumferential outer wall of said slotted shank being radially expanded against the inside wall of said sleeve when said screw is turned into said slot and said sleeve is engaged about said slotted shank, B. said flattened body member having:
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
12 words
The display device of claim 1 wherein said aperture is generally circular.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
14 words
The display device of claim 1 wherein said rivet-like means has a cylindrical shank.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
28 words
The display device of claim 1 wherein said rivet-like means has a shank which is cross-sectionally elongated and wherein the slot extends generally across the narrowest region thereof.
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) | 1977-12-16 | 1978-06-17 | 1978-12-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-12-16 | 1982-06-17 | 1982-12-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-12-16 | 1986-06-17 | 1986-12-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |