US3860265A
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Bicycle frame
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-08-27
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Granted: 1975-01-14
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Expires: 1993-08-27
Abstract
Abstract The metal tube elements of a bicycle frame are welded or brazed together and a protective sleeve is mounted on one of the joined tube elements in the region of each welding seam and covers the seam.
Inventors
- 👤 Franz Weiss
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 11:56
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62K; B62K19/00; B62K19/18; B62K19/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
96 words
A bicycle frame comprising a plurality of metal tube elements interconnected to form the frame, welding seams joining respective ones of the tube elements together, and a protective element mounted on one of the joined tube elements in the region of each welding seam and at least partially covering the seam, the protective element consisting of two parts at least partially encompassing the one tube element and forming a sleeve thereabout in the region of the welding seam, and the sleeve parts defining a cutout receiving the other tube element joined to the one tube element.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
96 words
A bicycle frame comprising a plurality of metal tube elements interconnected to form the frame, welding seams joining respective ones of the tube elements together, and a protective element mounted on one of the joined tube elements in the region of each welding seam and at least partially covering the seam, the protective element consisting of two parts at least partially encompassing the one tube element and forming a sleeve thereabout in the region of the welding seam, and the sleeve parts defining a cutout receiving the other tube element joined to the one tube element.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
The bicycle frame of claim 1, wherein the sleeve parts are bonded adhesively to the one tube element.
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) | 1978-01-13 | 1978-07-15 | 1979-01-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-01-13 | 1982-07-15 | 1983-01-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-01-13 | 1986-07-15 | 1987-01-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |