US3865244A
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Bicycle rack
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-10-12
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Granted: 1975-02-11
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Expires: 1993-10-12
Abstract
Abstract A device is provided for supporting and locking a bicycle. It comprises a channel member for receiving the front and rear wheels of the bicycle, a supporting section which includes a support member fixed with respect to the channel member and a slide member which is slidable relative to the support member toward and away from the channel member, and a pivotally mounted clamping mechanism for clamping a portion of the frame of the bicycle to the slide member against movement relative to the support member. A wheel locking bar is also provided for clamping the front wheel in the channel.
Inventors
- 👤 Ralph W Galen
- 👤 John A Vanderpoel
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 13:59
CPC Classifications
E; E05; E05B; E05B71/00; B; B62; B62H; B62H3/00; B62H3/08; B62H3/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 18
Claim 1
Independent Claim
100 words
A device for supporting and holding a bicycle comprising: channel means for receiving the front and rear wheels of a bicycle; a support member fixed with respect to said channel means and extending at an angle thereto; a slide member; means mounting said slide member to said support member so that said slide member is slidable relative to said support member toward and away from said channel means; and pivotally mounted clamp means for clamping a portion of the frame of said bicycle to said slide member and for locking said slide member against movement relative to said support means.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
100 words
A device for supporting and holding a bicycle comprising: channel means for receiving the front and rear wheels of a bicycle; a support member fixed with respect to said channel means and extending at an angle thereto; a slide member; means mounting said slide member to said support member so that said slide member is slidable relative to said support member toward and away from said channel means; and pivotally mounted clamp means for clamping a portion of the frame of said bicycle to said slide member and for locking said slide member against movement relative to said support means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
75 words
A device according to claim 1 including a first aperture in said support member and a second aperture in said slide member, said apertures being alignable with each other by relative movement of said slide member and said support member, and a tongue on said clamping means sized and disposed so as to pass into and project through said apertures when said apertures are mutually aligned and said clamping means is pivoted into clamping position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
A device according to claim 2 wherein said tongue is adapted to be locked to said support member so as to hold said clamp means in said clamping position.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
62 words
A device according to claim 2 wherein said support member includes a channel and said tongue is sized to project into said channel through said mutually aligned apertures, and further wherein the portion of said tongue that projects into said channel has an opening to receive the shackle of a padlock whereby said tongue can be locked against withdrawal from said apertures.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
72 words
A device according to claim 2 wherein said slide member includes additional apertures, each alignable with the aperture in said support member by relative movement of said slide member and said support member, and further wherein said additional apertures are sized to accommodate said tongue so that said clamping means can be pivoted into clamping position regardless of which of said additional apertures is aligned with the apertures in said support member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
A device according to claim 1 wherein said support member is disposed at substantially a right angle to said channel means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
35 words
A device according to claim 1 further including wheel locking means movably mounted to said channel means for engaging a bicycle wheel received by said channel means and locking said wheel to said channel means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
27 words
A device according to claim 7 wherein said wheel locking means is movable into and out of wheel locking position responsively to movement of said slide member.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
61 words
A device according to claim 7 further including means for pivotally mounting said wheel locking means to said channel means and wherein said wheel locking means includes an arm portion that is disposed to be engaged by said slide member, said arm portion being arranged to pivot said locking means into wheel locking position responsively to movement of said slide member.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
21 words
A device according to claim 9 including spring means for urging said wheel locking means out of said wheel locking position.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
24 words
A device according to claim 1 including a handle attached to said slide member for moving said slide member relative to said support member.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
26 words
A device according to claim 11 wherein said handle is attached to said slide member by means extending through an elongate slot in said support member.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
21 words
A device according to claim 1 further including a bicycle frame retaining means attached to and movable with said slide member.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
35 words
A device according to claim 13 wherein said retaining means comprises a channel member that extends at an acute angle to said channel means and is adapted to embrace a portion of a bicycle frame.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
30 words
A device according to claim 13 wherein said retaining means is adapted to engage a portion of a bicycle frame and to urge said frame portion toward said channel means.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
26 words
A device according to claim 1 further including stop means at one end of said channel means for engaging one of the wheels of said bicycle.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
25 words
A device according to claim 1 including means fixed with respect to said support means in position to intercept another portion of said bicycle frame.
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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) | 1978-02-10 | 1978-08-12 | 1979-02-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-02-10 | 1982-08-12 | 1983-02-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-02-10 | 1986-08-12 | 1987-02-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |