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US3866945A
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Recreational vehicle
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-05-22
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Granted: 1975-02-18
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Expires: 1993-05-22
Abstract
Abstract A pedal-operated, wheeled frame adapted to be driven by a rider mounted thereon includes a first connecting means for attaching one of several types of article carriers and a second connecting means for attaching an additional pedal-operated, wheeled frame to be operated simultaneously by a second rider mounted thereon.
Inventors
- 👤 John A Bingham
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 15:03
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62K; B62K5/00; B62K13/00; B62K13/06; B62K5/08; B62K7/00; B62K7/02; B62K7/04; B62K3/00; B62K3/12; B62K2003/125
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
145 words
A recreational, multi-use vehicle comprising a drive section including a frame, a steering column pivotally mounted to the front end of said frame and a wheel rotatably mounted to the lower end of said steering column by means of an axle extending through said wheeel and rotatably supported by said lower end of the steering column, a drive means comprising pedals attached to the ends of said axle, said frame further including an upper horizontal bar and a lower horizontal bar extending rearwardly from said front end of the frame, said lower bar being bifurcated in the rear portion thereof to provide in combination with said upper bar a three-point first connector means at the terminal ends of said upper bar and said bifurcated lower bar, a wheeled carriage comprising a planar front wall, and means connecting said three-point connector means to said front wall.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
145 words
A recreational, multi-use vehicle comprising a drive section including a frame, a steering column pivotally mounted to the front end of said frame and a wheel rotatably mounted to the lower end of said steering column by means of an axle extending through said wheeel and rotatably supported by said lower end of the steering column, a drive means comprising pedals attached to the ends of said axle, said frame further including an upper horizontal bar and a lower horizontal bar extending rearwardly from said front end of the frame, said lower bar being bifurcated in the rear portion thereof to provide in combination with said upper bar a three-point first connector means at the terminal ends of said upper bar and said bifurcated lower bar, a wheeled carriage comprising a planar front wall, and means connecting said three-point connector means to said front wall.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
91 words
The vehicle according to claim 1 and further comprising a second connector means rigidly attached to said steering column, a second drive section substantially identical to said first drive section, and a rigid bar connecting said second connector means of said first drive means with the corresponding connector means of said second drive section, whereby a pair of drive sections may be so attached to a carriage section and to each other that they operate simultaneously with each other as far as rotation of the steEring columns and guidance is concerned.
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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) | 1978-02-17 | 1978-08-19 | 1979-02-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-02-17 | 1982-08-19 | 1983-02-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-02-17 | 1986-08-19 | 1987-02-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |